body shame Archives - The Allender Center

Dogma, Abuse, and Embodied Theology

by Jenny McGrath

Jenny McGrath reflects on how a theology of embodiment changes how we perceive abuse, opening us to a holistic, full-bodied journey of healing.

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Body Sonnets

by Heather Stringer

Heather Stringer explores the prophetic and artful ways that the body reflects God’s affirmation of and delight in us—a vital, beautiful reminder for many.

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The Wildness of Spring

by Becky Allender

In this throwback post, Becky Allender reflects on the beauty and hope of spring, as well as its chaos, grief, and disruption.

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