On the God Who Mothers

Author: Beatrice Institute
Published: Mon 24 Aug 2020
Episode Link: https://beatriceinstitute.org/natalie-carnes-episode

Natalie Carnes is an associate professor of theology in the religion department at Baylor University and an affiliate faculty member in women's and gender studies. She and Elise discuss Natalie’s latest book, Motherhood: A Confession. They talk about Natalie’s love of Augustine and Gregory of Nyssa, how to approach art made by terrible people, and why beauty is often seen as a frivolous topic.

What is beauty?

Beauty and moral depravity

Witness as an approach to art

Gregory of Nyssa on beauty

An Augustinian take on “slacktivism”

Womanist theology

Raising white daughters

Mothering language for God

Links:

Beauty: A Theological Engagement with Gregory of Nyssa

Motherhood: A Confession

Image and Presence: A Christological Reflection on Iconoclasm and Iconophilia