Today we’d like to introduce you to Katy Goldstein.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
For as long as I can remember, I have loved talking about the things they tell you not to bring up around the dinner table, both of those being religion and politics. And after taking a church history course at Missouri Baptist University, I became increasingly interested in theology and the Christian faith.
I grew up in the church, the Southern Baptist Convention to be more specific. I have fond memories of Sunday school, church potlucks, youth camp, mission trips, and conferences. I was a leader in my youth group and after a brief stint as a Vocal Performance major and then a culinary student, I found myself pursuing a Christian Ministry degree and working in my local church.
The Theology Girls was born out of a desire to see women reclaim their place in theological discourse. So often, topics like religion, theology, politics, and ethics have been primarily the topics discussed in male dominate spaces, I wanted to create a community for women to ask questions, wrestle with doubt, and bring big ideas to the table without feeling like someone would try to “fix” them.
What started as an idea to gather a handful of women once a month for tacos and theological discussion has turned into a weekly podcast that is listened to by men and women all over the world.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Before starting the Theology Girls, I worked in sales for ten years. I would say building the business from a marketing standpoint has been fairly easy. I understood Social Media and how to build a brand there. But what I didn’t anticipate was men who wanted to argue in the comment sections of my posts. But I wouldn’t necessarily call it a struggle, it just adds more fuel to my fire.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
The Theology Girls is different than other Christian podcasts because we keep things fun. My brand has a whimsical and spicy vibe to it. I don’t take myself too seriously and approach every conversation I have with a guest from the standpoint of me wanting to learn. Rarely am I the one explaining a theological position or idea – I’m asking questions and listening. I also host a variety of guests, some more theologically conservative and some more progressive. I think this has made some folks uncomfortable but the way I see it is that I am doing ecumenical work. We may not agree on everything, but if we call ourselves Christians, we can unite under Jesus being the thing that holds us together.
Do you have any advice for those just starting out?
Make the big ask. Something a friend told me was to make a point to ask brands and potential guests who were way out of my league if they’d consider partnering with me. So, I created a spreadsheet of all the brands I love and made a wishlist of guests I wanted to interview and then I started emailing. And what I’ve discovered, at least when it comes to guests, is that people love talking about themselves. If they have a book or a product they want to promote, they’re going to say yes, even if you’re growing your show.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://thetheologygirls.substack.com
- Instagram: thetheologygirls
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576786030687
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6CNWZlczJfO1bovB2J2vGJ
