The problem with patriarchal Christianity may seem obvious to many listeners of Irenicast.  It is no surprise to us that patriarchy has done perhaps irrevocable damage to not just Christianity, but the nation as well.  We are seeing the ripples of that sad truth on every level in society. In this episode, three beneficiaries of the the f**ked up system we’ve come to know and loathe discuss ways we can lay aside our privilege to make room for others to lead.  It is not an easy task, and sometimes it seems like it is too little too late.  However, as Rajeev points out, there is still some hope left.  Is it enough to make a difference? And for our segment this week, Casey introduces the team to a new one called Bunker Buddies.  Since most days feel like the end of the world is here, we figure we would lean into it and share the items we would bring to the Irenicast bunker to wait out the apocalypse. Conversation on The Problem with Patriarchal Christianity (02:52)Bunker Buddies Segment (39:57) ANNOUNCEMENTS Sign Up for our Email list HERE and stay up to date on all things Irenicast! Intersections is a group of un-fundies and exvangelicals meeting to support each other and process our evolving faith journeys. Facilitated by Bonnie, Casey, Rajeev and Jeff.  Our next session will be Thursdays, February 3rd through March 10th at 7pm PT.  Register today. RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation The Problem with Patriarchal Christianity A Conversation with Carolyn Baker, Author of Confronting Christofascism – 194 (Irenicast Episode) The Generational Divide – Special Guest Co-Host Selah Cluff – 193 (Irenicast Episode) Angela Dorothea Merkel (Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021) Jacinda Ardern (Prime Minister of New Zealand) Malala Yousafzai (Pakistani Activist) Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo (Books - Amazon Affiliate Link) Landing Spot (Non-Profit Organization Helping LGBTQIA+ Teens in Sacramento, CA) Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brené Brown (Books - Amazon Affiliate Link) Confronting Christofascism: Healing the Evangelical Wound (Kindle Edition) by Carolyn Baker (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Healing the Evangelical Wound: The End of Religious Authoritarianism by Carolyn Baker (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Encanto (2021 Film) From Our Bunker Buddies Segment Bob’s Burgers (Fox Animated Series) SUPPORT THE SHOW You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month.  However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show.  If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options.  PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3). MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store.  We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings. AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link.  This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase.  No additional cost will be passed on to you. IRENCAST HOSTS Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.comYou can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC and haystackspodcast.com. Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.comYou can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.comFollow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter.  You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema. Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.comYou can connect with Rajeev at Parkside Community Church,  Facebook, Twitter, Medium, LinkedIn, and Haystacks Podcast.   ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Email Us at podcast@irenicast.comFollow Us on Twitter Like Us on Facebook Listen & Subscribe to Us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Spreaker, Pandora and SoundCloud Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on PayPal, Amazon or at our Store Love Us? CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin. This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com