EP 187 - "The Girl Who Baptized Herself" With Meggan Watterson

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In this episode finding Grace I’m joined by the luminous Meggan Watterson who a renowned feminist theologian and the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Mary Magdalene Revealed. She has a Master of Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity School and a Master of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary at Columbia University. She created The House of Mary Magdalene– a spiritual community to study sacred texts left out of the traditional canon like The Gospel of Mary and The Acts of Paul and Thecla. Her work has appeared in media outlets such as The New York Times, The Huffington Post, TEDxWomen, and Marie Claire.

I’ve known Meggan a number of years and love her message and her work.

I’m so happy to have Meggan back on the podcast today and to share about her new book.

In this episode you’ll discover:

What “finding grace” means to Meggan at this stage of her life and spiritual journey.
Her personal story and the path that led her to this work.
A deep dive into her powerful new book—why she wrote it, what it reveals, and the enduring relevance of Thecla’s story.
How Thecla’s voice continues to resonate in a world where women's voices are still so often silenced—and why this first-century scripture speaks so loudly to us now.
Reflections on Mary Magdalene’s feast day, how her legacy has evolved from being mislabeled as a prostitute to being recognised as a spiritual teacher and apostle.
What Mary Magdalene truly teaches in her gospel—and why it matters more than ever.
How Thecla’s journey reminds us that love is not something to be earned, but something we are made of.
The invitation this book offers to reconnect with the divine source within ourselves.
Meggan’s passion for helping us reclaim our inherent worth and spiritual sovereignty.
The seven stages of spiritual transformation and what they reveal about our soul’s evolution.
The sacredness of feminine rage—and how it can be a catalyst for truth and liberation.
A redefinition of purity—not as something about the body, but as a quality of the soul.
What’s supporting Meggan right now on her path.
And finally, what’s bringing her joy in this season of life.

Meggan shares all this and more in this powerful episode.

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