Jessica Gerhardt is a singer-songwriter, worship musician, artist, rosary-maker and writer originally from Santa Monica, California. Follow her music at @jgerhardtmusic (Twitter/Instagram) and her art at @workofhumanhandsart (IG) or go to www.jessicagerhardt.com.
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Perspective
Why the church should ban the music of composers accused of abuse
Perspective: As a music minister, I ultimately agree with banning worship music when it has been composed by people who have been accused of committing grave sexual and spiritual abuses.
Commentary
How trans-inclusive feminism is compatible with Catholicism
Commentary: Can we lean into the mystery of the resurrected Christ whose appearance was changed? Can we be open to listening to what our transgender and nonbinary siblings say to us and find Christ there?
8 Catholic indie artists you may have never heard of
As a Catholic singer-songwriter in Los Angeles, I have found fulfillment building community among and promoting other artists. I wanted to highlight a few incredibly gifted artists, who just happen to be Catholic too.
A Catholic feminist review of Halsey's album 'If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power'
Album review: In Halsey's latest album, the alternative electro-pop artist reflects on becoming a new parent and grapples with experiences that go along with pregnancy, childbirth and parenthood. For Catholics especially, much of the album will feel familiar.
