John Backman
A spiritual director, a contributor to Huffington Post Religion, and an associate of an Episcopal monastery, John Backman writes and speaks about contemplative spirituality and its surprising relevance for today’s deepest issues. He authored Why Can’t We Talk? Christian Wisdom on Dialogue as a Habit of the Heart (SkyLight Paths) and his articles have appeared in numerous publications, including Christian Century, Spirituality & Health, and RELEVANT. He has presented at a range of conferences, including the Parliament of the World’s Religions.
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Women’s Voices Silenced
"We can celebrate an unbroken succession of female prophets and preachers from Ammia of Philadelphia, Perpetua, and Hildegard of Bingen to today. They model courage and faith in God’s calling to teach, preach, and lead, despite how the church has repeatedly created new rules to silence women."
