S1.37 - Is God a Man? The Truth About Divine Gender

S1.37 - Is God a Man? The Truth About Divine Gender

Author: Laura Farhy February 15, 2026 Duration: 6:16
Is God a man? It's a question most Christians avoid, but the answer matters more than you think—especially for people who've been hurt by earthly fathers. In this episode, we tackle why Christianity has spent centuries emphasizing God's masculinity and what that means for people seeking authentic connection with the divine. We explore how the word "Father" can be comforting for some and traumatic for others, and why God intentionally uses both paternal and maternal imagery throughout Scripture. You'll discover that God describes himself as mother in the Old Testament, that Jesus takes on the role of bridegroom while believers are the bride, and that God transcends human gender categories entirely. God is neither male nor female—and somehow embodies the fullest expression of both. If thinking of God as exclusively male creates distance in your relationship with the divine, this episode offers permission to explore maternal or gender-neutral imagery. Because God wants connection, not conformity to outdated linguistic conventions. Perfect for anyone deconstructing faith, wrestling with patriarchal church structures, or simply curious about the gender of God. Message me⁠⁠ here ⁠⁠ Catch up on ⁠⁠YouTube here⁠ #progressivechristianity #deconstructingchristianity #christianpodcast #christianfaith #christianfaith #christianityexplained #deconstructingfaith #deconstructedchristian #exvangelical #leavingchurch#reconstructingfaith #christianityexplored #faithcrisis #faithhabits #faithquestions #christianyoutube #christianyoutuber 

In a landscape where many feel spiritually uprooted, Spiritually Homesteading | How to Lose Your Religion & Keep Your Jesus offers a different path. Hosted by Laura Farhy, this podcast moves beyond the familiar terrain of deconstruction to focus on the practical, often messy work of rebuilding a personal faith. It’s built on the metaphor of homesteading-the idea that a deep, sustainable spiritual life requires getting your hands dirty, planting seeds of curiosity, and tending to your own beliefs with intention. This space is specifically for those who feel disillusioned or wounded by institutional religion yet still feel a pull toward the essence of Jesus. Each episode is a conversation for the spiritually curious and hopeful, exploring how to separate cultural dogma from core spiritual truth. When you listen to this podcast, you’ll find honest discussions about navigating doubt, reclaiming personal agency in faith, and discovering what it means to cultivate a belief system that is genuinely your own. It’s about empowerment and ownership, creating a spiritual home from the ground up.
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