Grace & Gender

Why Does Church Discipline Seem to Target Women?

By now, you’ve probably seen the video—or at least heard about it. A young woman, brought before her congregation, publicly repenting for an out-of-wedlock pregnancy. It’s hard to watch. For some, it was a moment of accountability. For others, it felt more like humiliation.

Either way, it struck a nerve.

I created this platform to explore what it means t…