Abstract
Guided by feminist theories, social constructionism, and narrative approaches to therapy, we conducted an ethnographic study with women members of a conservative Christian church to examine women's personal and relational narratives. Data analysis revealed the tensions women experienced when complexities and contradictions existed, and how these tensions shaped identities and influenced strategies of empowerment. Major themes included: (a) Women's beliefs about God and gender; (b) Being in a bind: When lived experience contradicts spiritual beliefs; and (c) Managing tension between gendered beliefs and experiences around gender. Findings are discussed in terms of narrative research as a conversation of women's agency.
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