The feminine aspect of God is treasure that has long been buried within traditional Christianity.
Here is a space to seek this Source of inspiration in community.
Some have discovered Mama God in the Holy Spirit, Mother Mary, or in feminine Biblical imagery. Many are eager to dig deeper; others are a bit uncomfortable. We all have questions. Longings. Aspects of our faith that don’t quite fit anymore. Something seems to be missing.
Join us for the conversation. Each month, we gather via Zoom to connect and share stories. All spiritual paths and genders are welcome. Your hosts are women rooted in the Christian tradition who have found the freedom to ask questions that push us beyond traditionally-held precepts while remaining anchored in Christ.
Explore the resources listed here, and reach out if you have questions. We would love to journey along with you!
Next Zoom:
Sunday March 2, 2025
12 noon PST/3 EST
Meet the Hosts
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Kim Eckhart
A mom of teens, wife of 16 years, CQI consultant, legislative advocate, community organizer, economics professor, aspiring novelist, non-profit board member, lay church leader, coach, and friend — in all her roles, Kim sees life as a journey with the Spirit. When she began to wonder: “Does Jesus have a mother or just a father?” the answer revolutionized her life. Since then, she’s been writing and speaking to encourage others to answer this question for themselves. You can read more about her faith journey here.
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Anni Ponder
Writer, blogger, podcaster, and seeker of Divine Mysteries, Anni loves to dialogue about all things sacred—particularly the intersection of Divine Femininity and Christianity. A mother of three daughters, Anni delights to muse upon where the Great Mother has been all along, as God has surely been reflected in the image of women from the beginning. Anni is currently pursuing her Master’s in Theology and Culture with St. Stephen’s University. Learn more at anniponder.com
Helpful Resources in the search for Mama God
Note that while not all of these offerings are distinctively Christian, they have been of great help to us in our search.
Do you have some resources to add? Contact us! We love to share good stuff!
Past Zooms
We only record the featured speaker of the day, for everyone’s privacy.
Must-Reads
These titles have been instrumental to us. Though no one resource can answer all questions, these authors have blazed the trail for those of us searching for the intersection of Christianity and the Divine Feminine. Whether you’re looking for a juicy memoir, a theological inquiry, or poignant fiction, you’re sure to find treasure here!
Finding Mother God Carol Lynn Pearson
Dance of the Dissident Daughter Sue Monk Kidd
Mary Magdalene Revealed: The First Apostle, Her Feminist Gospel & the Christianity We Haven’t Yet Tried Meggan Watterson
Love Poems from God: Twelve Sacred Voices from the East and West Daniel Ladinsky
The Name: A History of the Dual-Gendered Hebrew Name for God Rabbi Mark Sameth
The Chalice and the Blade: Our History, Our Future Riane Eisler
The Heroine’s Journey Maureen Murdock
Wild Mercy: Living the Fierce and Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics Mirabai Starr
See No Stranger: A Memoir and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love Valarie Kaur
Untamed Glennon Doyle
Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés
The Making of Biblical Womanhood Beth Allison Barr
Inspired Rachel Held Evans
Our Mother The Holy Spirit Marianne Widmalm
Dear Mama God Daneen Akers
God Is a Black Woman Christena Cleveland
The Shack Wm Paul Young
Is It OK to Call God “Mother”?: Considering the Feminine Face of God Paul R. Smith
The Feminine Face of God: The Unfolding of the Sacred in Women Sherry Ruth Anderson & Patricia Hopkins
A New Kind of Christianity: Ten Questions That Are Transforming the Faith Brian McLaren
God Is Not a Boy’s Name: Becoming Woman, Becoming Priest Lyn Brakeman
Man and Woman, One in Christ Philip B. Payne
Fashioned to Reign: Empowering Women to Fulfill Their Divine Destiny Kris Vallotton
A Monstrous Regiment of Women Laurie R. King
Mother God Teresa Kim Pecinovsky
Heart Talks with Mother God Bridget Mary Meehan and Regina Madonna Oliver
Soul Kindling Ally Markotich
What the Bible Actually Teaches on Women Kevin Giles
Hildegard of Bingen, A Saint for Our Times: Unleashing Her Power in the 21st Century Matthew Fox
Beyond God the Father: Toward a Philosophy of Women’s Liberation Mary Daly
Against Our Will: Men, Women, and Rape Susan Brownmiller
Praying—with the Saints—to God Our Mother Daniel F. Stramara Jr.
Jesus Sophia: Returning to Woman Wisdom in the Bible, Practice, and Prayer Sally Douglas
Finding God’s Feminine Side: and working out how we lost it in the first place Catherine Cowell
Articles, Blogs, Substacks, & More
One thing we have all wondered on this journey is Am I the only one asking these hard questions? Rest assured, dear seeker, there are MANY of us creating and sharing content around the Divine Feminine from within the context of the Christ tradition. Visit these offerings to find your next source of inspiration—and reach out to the author(s). Folks on this path are so very friendly!
Mama Spirit Kim Eckhart’s Substack
The Matriarchal Blessing Celeste Davis’ Substack
More or Less Human Bekah Stewart’s Sermon on Substack
Courage and Candor Colette Eaton’s Substack
Above the Waves Dawn Klinge’s Substack
The Mother God Experiment Susan Harrison’s Webpage
Why Mama God? Daneen Akers’ Essay
O, Mother, Where Art Thou? Anni Ponder’s Blog Series, Part 1
Barely Christian, Fully Christian Anni Ponder’s Podcast
Breaking Down Patriarchy Amy McPhie Allebest’s YouTube Channel
Erin Duffy-Burke Erin Duffy-Burke’s Website
Brigid’s Flame Kathleen Joan’s Website
Catherine Cowell Catherine Cowell’s Blog
Loved Called Gifted Catherine Cowell’s Podcast
Interfaith Mary Ella Rozette’s Website
Music, Events, & Communities
It’s so affirming to know we are not alone in our search for God our Mother! These artists, communities, and resources offer us all so much in the way of companionship and shared wisdom. Please let us know of any we should add here—as the conversation continues to grow, we want to expand our connections.
Herchurch Lutheran Church in San Francisco
Hersay Songbook by Jann Aldredge-Clanton and Katie Ketchum
Plowshare Prayer Spencer LaJoye
Mother Playlist compiled by Lana Hamilton
God Our Mother The Liturgists featuring The Brilliance
23rd Psalm Bobby McFerrin
Mother God John Lyzenga
Mother god Circle of Hope Audio Art
O God, Our Mother Samantha McCabe
Farafina Mousso Lubiana
Waymarkers Mary DeJong’s Rewilding Experiences
Doxology John Hatfield