Patriarchy, Power and Gender Roles
Because it was never about righteousness. It was always about control.
Let’s Name What’s Really Going On
You Were Told This Was God’s Design. It Wasn’t.
You were taught to stay small.
To defer. To be “modest.” To serve quietly.
You were told that authority belonged to men, that priesthood meant power, and that questioning that power meant rebellion.
Let’s be honest: patriarchy has shaped almost everything in high-demand religious systems — how we see ourselves, how we relate to others, how we think God feels about us.
But that isn’t divine order. That’s oppression dressed up in doctrine.
It’s time to name it, question it, and start telling the truth about power.
Start with the Podcast
These Episodes Will Help You See What You’ve Been Swimming In
It’s hard to challenge what’s always felt “normal.” These episodes unravel the conditioning, offer language for what you’ve sensed deep down, and remind you: you are not crazy — the system is.
Blogs for Reclaiming Power
Untangle Yourself From the System
Patriarchy doesn’t just affect women. It distorts every relationship — with God, with others, with ourselves. These blog posts will help you deconstruct internalized gender roles and reclaim your spiritual authority without apology.
Free Downloads to Start With
Here’s Some Truth to Hold Onto
Before you start tearing down what was handed to you, take something new to hold in its place. These free downloads offer clarity, courage, and a reminder: you’re allowed to question what hurt you.
You Don’t Need to Be Given Power. You Already Have It.
I talk to people every day who are waking up to the ways power and gender were used against them in the name of righteousness. It’s painful. It’s infuriating. And it’s freeing.
This isn’t just about fixing a belief or adjusting a practice — it’s about reclaiming your inherent dignity.
You don’t need to be handed authority. You were born with it. Let’s remember that together.
-Valerie
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