Kelley Mathews

Kelley Mathews

@jkmath6.bsky.social

Author/editor focusing on biblical studies, theology, and history. DMin student at Houston Theological Seminary writing on Jesus’s mother as a model of discipleship. Governerd and LSU Tiger.

644 Followers 503 Following 286 Posts Joined Nov 2024
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Catholics Weigh in on Women's Leadership in the Church How do they compare to evangelicals?

Pope Francis’s study group sent its final report, but questions remain. open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...

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4 days ago
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The Challenge of Following a Compassionate God WWJD, indeed.

Just read the Gospels. open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...

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The Challenge of Following a Compassionate God WWJD, indeed.

To be a follower of Jesus means following his example. open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...

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Can’t beat that!

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The Top Rule for Writing And how Preston Sprinkle followed it in his new book.

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Live with Kelley Mathews and Beth Allison Barr: Discussing From Genesis to Junia A recording from Kelley Mathews's live video

Grab a copy of ‘From Genesis to Junia’and listen as @bethallisonbarr.bsky.social and I discuss its strengths and weaknesses. substack.com/@kelleymathe...

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A Glimpse of Lent in the Early Church Egeria's journals from the 380s

Training catechumens during Lent is an ancient practice. open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...

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1 month ago
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Is More Better? "He Gets Us" is back.

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Is More Better? "He Gets Us" is back.

From the team behind He Gets Us, the latest Superbowl commercial inviting the weary to investigate Jesus open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...

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Why Agatha of Sicily Inspires Today I grew up knowing exactly what sort of heritage I carried in my veins: one-half Irish, one-quarter German, and the most obvious—thanks to my surname, Maranto—one-quarter Italian.

And why I love that she is celebrated in Sicily! open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...

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February Update: What I'm Reading and Talking About Birthday, Books, and Events

From icons to Ephesians to women in leadership, I’ve been reading some great content. Catch my latest list of books and a link to my upcoming speaking event (where the real star is @jpowellmcnutt.bsky.social! open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...

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My 90-Day Read Through the Bible: How It's Going Most years I choose a Bible reading plan that lasts all year long.

90 days, the entire Bible. Why? And what am I learning almost 30 days in? open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...

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Visual Museum Symposium 2026: You're Invited! February 19–20

Come see me and a host of biblical scholars in Houston next month! We'll be teaching on "re-reading" women in the Bible—how have we gotten some things wrong in our interpretation, and what can we gain from a fresh perspective? kelleymathews.substack.com/p/visual-mus...

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Now Live: The Chick Report with Dr. Sandra Glahn And a book cover reveal!

New podcast, new book cover reveal! @sandraglahn.bsky.social wants us to know that “a woman’s place is in the story” of Scripture . open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...

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Who Was the Virgin Martyr Agnes? And her interesting connection to ecclesial authority

Agnes stood up to the empire and paid the ultimate price. The church honors her to this day. open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...

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Who Was the Virgin Martyr Agnes? And her interesting connection to ecclesial authority

The Feast of St. Agnes was yesterday, and the Vatican continues to celebrate it in an ancient yet adorable tradition. Who was Agnes? open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...

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Amy Grant, Woodstock, and January 6th How a new song challenges the church today

Love to see it 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 @amygrantofficial.bsky.social asks her people to wrestle with our cultural momwnt open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...

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Yes, that was fun! Siblings keeping us all humble. 😜

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I think Virginians call her “your excellency”. Both titles slay.

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It’s weird that Trump can stand up to allies but not Russia

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A Game of "Did You Know that Women ... ?" Skipping through Bible and church history

How many did you already know? open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...

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2 months ago
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Visual Museum Symposium 2026: You're Invited! February 19–20

Join me in Houston next month and explore the lives of women in the Bible from a different viewpoint. It’s time to re-read their stories. open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...

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2 months ago
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Your Words Matter, So Keep Going Calling St. Augustine for backup ...

When imposter syndrome or too many rejections threaten to silence you .

Please don’t.
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2 months ago
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Why Epiphany Matters to Evangelicals Or at least why it should

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Four generations of my family have served our country. Service is in my blood. The President wouldn’t know anything about that.

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Christmas Without Presence A Guest Post by Andrea Phillips

When you read “Christmas” think “holiday.” How can those surrounded by their people better draw in those who are alone? open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...

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Christmas Greetings and Conversations A year-end update, sorta

Advent is (basically) over and Christmas is upon us. What now? What’s next? open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...

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Beyond the Nativity Set: Mary Is Good for Us All Year Long My podcast interview and other fun news

Advent is Mary’s season to shine, but we ought not pack her away with the Nativity set. Why she is good for us at any time of year open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...

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