Why Yolanda Adams Broke The Internet: God Beyond Gender - BONUS episode

In this bonus episode, we break down Yolanda Adams’ now-viral statement that “God is bigger than gender” — and why church folks absolutely lost their minds over it. Kristian is joined by Myron The Mystic, Nikki The Anchor, and Auntie Mazda Miles for this convo.

We explore how patriarchy, biblical interpretation, and supremacy culture shape the way people imagine God and why the idea of a non-male God triggers so much rage. If you're interested in theology, liberation, gender, or the modern Black church, this deep dive is for you.

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Episode Chapters

00:00 — “Yolanda Adams Sparks a Firestorm” The moment that set Black church internet ablaze.

04:12 — “Why Is Gendering God Such a Big Deal?” The theological and emotional roots behind the outrage.

09:40 — “Patriarchy, Pronouns & the Black Church” How masculine God-language became sacred — and weaponized.

16:05 — “God as They: The Trinity, Multiplicity & Divine Identity” Breaking down the biblical foundations for nonbinary God-language.

22:58 — “When Certainty Becomes Idolatry” Why challenging God’s gender threatens people’s entire belief system.

31:20 — “Rage-Bait Religion: How the Internet Twisted Yolanda’s Words” How platforms reframed the clip to fuel anger and clicks.

40:44 — “If You’re Offended, What Does That Say About Women?” Interrogating why “God as She” sets people on fire — and what that reveals.