women in the church

If you have ever had questions about some of the sticky Biblical passages related to women and the church, such as the teachings on women and head coverings, or a women exercising authority, then today's episode is for you! Dr. Cynthia Hester has a Doctor of Ministry from Dallas Theological Seminary and did her dissertation on women in the church - so today she is our resident pro!

Of course we can't cover all the things in one episode, but I do love how Cynthia offers us a broad theology on women that will hopefully show you your vital place in the body of Christ. We also do a deeper dive into I Corinthians 7 and 1 Timothy 2.

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Find out more about Dr. Hester here:
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At her website you can sign up for Dr. Hester's Theology of Women Academy®, a self-paced, online course.

To dig deeper on 1 Timothy 2:12, read an article Dr. Hester wrote about how we can interpret obscure and clear passages:
https://blogs.bible.org/is-1-timothy-212-a-clear-or-obscure-text/

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In this episode, Steve, Adam and Kevin discuss two viewer questions, the first is about 1 Corinthians 14:34, and the second is on the church's position on the ordination of women.

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The Tru316 Foundation (www.Tru316.com) is the home of The Eden Podcast with Bruce C. E. Fleming where we “true” the verse of Genesis 3:16. The Tru316 Message is that “God didn’t curse Eve (or Adam) or limit woman in any way.” Once Genesis 3:16 is made clear the other passages on women and men become clear too.

You are encouraged to access the episodes of Seasons 1-11 of The Eden Podcast for teaching on the seven key passages on women and men.

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 The Tru316 Foundation (www.Tru316.com) is the home of The Eden Podcast with Bruce C. E. Fleming where we “true” the verse of Genesis 3:16. The Tru316 Message is that “God didn’t curse Eve (or Adam) or limit woman in any way.” Once Genesis 3:16 is made clear the other passages on women and men become clear too. You are encouraged to access the episodes of Seasons 1-11 of The Eden Podcast for teaching on the seven key passages on women and men. Are you a reader? We invite you to get from Amazon the four books by Bruce C. E. Fleming in The Eden Book Series (Tru316.com/trubooks). Would you like to support the work of the Tru316 Foundation? You can become a Tru Partner here: www.Tru316.com/partner

Picture this: A 13-year-old girl, curious and eager to understand her burgeoning sexuality, finds herself descending into the throes of hardcore pornography. Sounds shocking, right? But this isn't a scene from a disturbing novel, it's the real-life story of Jessica Harris. A long-time friend, Jessica joins us in an exceptionally candid discussion about her own struggle with pornography and how it led her into a vortex of shame and addiction. We delve into the often-overlooked aspect of female interaction with pornography and how it can seem like a "safe" exploration of sexuality.

Together, we bring to light the power of God's grace for women battling with pornography, shattering misconceptions and addressing the unusual challenges pornography can impose on a marriage. We emphasize the importance of vulnerability and the magic of open communication in a marriage when dealing with struggles like these. Jessica's insights into how pornography can hinder our innate desires for acceptance, intimacy, and unconditional love are both enlightening and thought-provoking. But far from a gloomy discourse, our conversation is ultimately infused with hope and optimism. We assure you that freedom and God's grace are attainable, even in the midst of the struggle with pornography. So lean in, listen closely, and prepare to see this issue from a whole new perspective.

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Leslie Schilling returns for part two of an insightful and thought-provoking conversation. In this episode, Leslie and host Heather Creekmore discuss the challenging promises of diet culture and the importance of accepting and respecting diverse body types. They delve into the factors that influence weight, including medications, illnesses, and surgeries, and debunk the myth that body weight can be changed through willpower alone.

The conversation takes a deep dive into the spread of diets like OPTAVIA and Gwen Shamblin's Weigh Down Workshop in churches, and the concerning trend of pastors and community members leading others towards these restrictive eating plans.

Leslie reflects on her own journey from placing hope in diets to realizing that Jesus is the only rescue needed. The episode also explores the intersection of faith, health, and accessibility to nutritious food. Leslie highlights the privilege of easy access to grocery stores and acknowledges that not everyone has the same advantages. She challenges the notion that nutrition should be the sole focus of our relationship with God, reminding listeners that social determinants of health, trauma, and medications greatly impact one's well-being.

Throughout the conversation, Leslie and Heather touch on various topics including shame, the objectification of women within Christian communities, the impact of purity culture, and the intergenerational transmission of body image issues and eating disorders. They also express excitement about Leslie's new book which tackles these issues in an unprecedented way and delves into the infiltration of diet culture in safe spaces like schools.

Listeners are encouraged to question external controls and seek inner wisdom, as well as to challenge the messages of diet culture that pervade churches and places of worship. need for safe spaces that promote body acceptance and eliminate harmful messaging tied to worthiness. Ultimately, this conversation serves as a call to remove the lens of diet culture from our interpretation of biblical teachings and to prioritize loving well above arbitrary standards of appearance and perfection.

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Welcome to episode 3 of the recently re-launched Grace Cafe Podcast! In this episode we continue the series we started last time concerning women in the church. This week we start to explore the question, did Paul command women to be silent in church? This episode is a much needed overview of what the New Testament says about women in the body of Christ. We look at several of the clear passages of scripture to lay a good foundation for this topic before jumping into the sometimes not-so-clear waters of 1 Timothy chapter 2 and 1 Corinthians 14 next time.

We are breaking this question up into multiple parts because there is so much to work through in getting a clear understanding of this topic and we don't want to rush past anything in sorting it out. So this is part one of Did Paul Command Women to be Silent in Church? Grab your favorite beverage and listen in!

Welcome to episode 2 of The Grace Cafe podcast! In this episode we're launching a multi-part series centered around the topic of women in the church and how church history and tradition have damaged and diminished the way women can function within the body of Christ. We start in this episode by talking about patriarchy and how it has damaged women by taking away their voice and individuality. We share from our personal experiences with patriarchy as we believe so much error has flowed out of this system that it needs addressed first. 

Grab your favorite beverage and listen in as we see where this series takes us. And thank you all for the overwhelming response we've received from this relaunch of The Grace Cafe!

Enjoy!

Comments from Tulsa megachurch pastor Sean Feucht are stirring a debate about Christian Nationalism. Then, Brian & Aubrey interview Dr. Todd Cioffi, Director of the Calvin Prison Initiative and Professor of Congregational and Ministry Studies at Calvin University, on how inmates are earning a B.A. from Calvin. Later, a chat about how we check in on friends of color after a tragedy that affects them, and finally an interview with author Dr. Nijay Gupta on Aubrey's favorite new read: "Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church."

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In this episode, we discuss 2 Timothy—how to read it, elders' roles in the church, and the importance of fighting for sound doctrine within your church.

In this episode, we discuss 1 Timothy, and the roles of women, elders, and people within the church. 

For more information and discussion over women's roles in the church and pastor's roles in the church, see the following podcast episodes:

• 144 - Theology of Men's and Women's Roles in the Church
• 145 - Practice of Men's and Women's Roles at Providence
• 107 - Scripture Reading and Preaching

For Andrew's article over our response to Christian leaders who fall, click here.

In today's episode, Johnathan and Jake have a conversation about the roles of women in the church.  The conversation concerns what the Bible says women can't do, but at the same time discusses the high calling that the Bible puts on women.  

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I'm more of an Ezer-itarian than either a Complementarian or Egalitarian-believing women have the same spiritual power and value as a man.  And our unique makeup as a woman ezer equips us for some spiritual heavy lifting. I'm comfortable playing a specific role to edify Christ and His future plans. Are you? Find out how I discovered that cozy spot and how understanding what God planned for the woman as the ezer can make a difference in how you approach your role. Read more women in leadership.

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God get's a lot of bad press when it comes to women. Many accuse him and the church as being sexist and demeaning to women. But going back to the worldview of "Creator and Creation" -- God is allowed to define his creation and the order he chooses that it should live by. This week, Pastor Tim wraps up the Summer Top Ten series by addressing the role of women in the church.  

Ruth was a pleasure to talk to about what it looks like in the unseen.  We have all been there, felt lonely, yearning for connection, and desiring someone to truly see us.  But Ruth challenges us that in the unseen we are even more loved by God and that He is doing miraculous work through us in those seasons.

Ruth shares about her 25-year journey of being in ministry, preaching, strategy, and building a non-profit in England to find herself in the US wondering if she will ever make friends or be seen again. After walking through these unseen seasons she knows it isn't comfortable, yet there is healing

God had to show me the small, which is so huge in His kingdom. He had to show me the value of those hidden, small everyday things we do that make massive waves into the Kingdom of God. - Ruth Lorensson

It is challenging to realize the spiritual significance that the unknown can have on our life, but I hope after hearing my conversation with Ruth, you will be encouraged by her wisdom to see God in the unseen parts of your life too.

Reflection Questions

1. Are you in a hidden space and what are you learning from this time?
2. What is the assignment God is calling you to right now?

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In this episode I discuss how we do not have all the priesthood keys as of yet. Some of those we are not given in this earth life and must wait until we are on the other side, and some cannot be used except by a Divine Pair.

Links to information about future priesthood keys:

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Being willing doesn't come easy for most of us.  I am always willing to go for a cheeseburger or iced caramel latte. But, being willing to accept the direction and circumstances God allows in my life. Umm, not so much.  Willingness is scary, submissive and you are going to need patience.  

Meet my new friend Tonya Annis who leads the 1825 Ministry at her home church in Jacksonville, FL.  I enjoyed her perspective on what this next generation looks like and can we love them well.  She gives insight into how we as adults break down the conversation of purpose and provision and find common ground.  

When a season of her life caused change, Tonya had to wrestle with the truth about who God says she is, her gifts and if that doesn't play out in her life, "is God still good?"  Her journey is one most of us can relate to when change occurs in our world.

Tonya has been in ministry for 17 years and we talk about the positive and challenging parts of being a woman in the church.  What does that role look like for her and how has she gone to God for guidance.  Please enjoy this parable conversation with, Tonya Annis.

Reflection Questions

1. What would it take for you to tell God you are willing regardless of whatever circumstances are in your life?
   
   
2. How can you go first with someone this week?

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#082// Do you believe women can make a sound into the earth for Jesus and His Kingdom? How about into the Church?

If you're a woman who's got a sound on your life to make for Jesus and His Kingdom, you've got to be confident in making that sound. With so much debate in the church today around whether women are "allowed" to teach or preach, finding your confidence can be a little tricky. So, what does the Bible have to say about women making a sound for God? And what happens when we don't know the truth but keep trying to make a sound anyway? Spoiler Alert: It isn't good! 

On this episode of the Positioned to Prosper podcast we're taking a quick tour of some general passages of scripture that pertain to women sharing the gospel and making a sound for Jesus, and then we'll dig a bit deeper into Ezekiel 13 to examine what it looks like when you go "off message" as you make your sound. There's lots to cover here, so if you're ready to get into this somewhat provocative discussion, I want you to grab your Bible, your journal and a pen, and . . . Let's Go!

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I happened to be scrolling through Instagram one day, as one does, and I stopped on a video of Olivia Munn-Shirsath preaching.  Her delivery is passionate, encouraging, and hopeful and I knew I needed to talk with her about her story.  So grateful she was able to sit down and talk about women in the church.  Olivia is one of the teaching pastors at Wellspring Church in Queens, New York and I appreciated she shared some of the same feelings I had about being a woman who preached the word of God.  Initially, I struggled internally with speaking to both men and women.  I didn't have a biblical studies degree, I never wrote a book, and I am certainly not a man.  Olivia shared an instance where God gave her certain gifts and came to the realization that our lives matter for a greater purpose. One lovely statement I will take away from this conversation is her quote.

Holiness is the solution to every problem. - Olivia Shirsath

She may have written that as a confident 18-year-old, but that holds true for all of us today.  As we wrestle with our lives and problems that will continue to bubble up, our source in Christ and His Holiness is the solution to every problem.  Ultimately giving us a simple check and balance to discover if we choosing to live in holiness or straying away.

Reflection Questions

1. What would it look like if you chose to stop talking and start listening more?  Practice that this week with your time with God.
   
   
2. Meditate on Olivia's statement, "Holiness is the solution to every problem." and think about whatever situation keeps bubbling to the surface.  Do you need to draw closer to God's holiness?

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Let's dive into episode 7 of "Outgrowing the Good Christian Girl!" Today we're talking with the Rev. Dr. Amy Peeler, an Associate Professor of New Testament at Wheaton College and Associate Rector at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Here are the questions we'll be talking about:

1. What did you grow up believing about women's roles in the church and in marriage? (@2:10)
2. How did you come to understand 1 Timothy 2, and how it applies to women today? (@6:30)
3. Can you walk us through 1 Corinthians 14, and help us better understand how this might apply to women today? (@23:44)
4. What is the fruit of silencing women in church? (@30:57)
5. Would you talk with us about 1 Corinthians 11, and how that informs our understanding of women's roles in the church today? (@35:10)
6. Let's talk about marriage and submission. Would you walk us through Ephesians 5? (@44:34)
7. Let's talk about feminism. One of your specialties is feminist theology. What is that, and is it biblical to be a feminist? (@53:43)
8. What resources would you recommend for people who want to study this topic further? (@57:49)

Come back next week as James and I debrief this episode and talk about our personal thoughts on this topic!

Love you all! Thank you for your courage to go through this Outgrowing the Good Christian Girl series with me!
XOXO, Tiffany

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