Today’s episode is a conversation with Brooke Whitson. Brooke is a creative visionary leader who has overcome adversity and loss. Like me, her life has been significantly impacted by breast cancer, only in a slightly different way.

We talk about leading ourselves through a life crisis, suffering, grief, mindset, and ultimately rising from the ashes. I hope our stories will give you encouragement and inspiration to overcome the pain or obstacles you may be facing in your life today.

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Do you struggle with measuring up? Do you beat yourself up when you make a mistake? Do you feel anxious and frustrated when outcomes are out of your control? If so, you’re not alone. These are common challenges for many high-achieving women, and often perfectionism is the root cause. Letting go of perfectionism isn’t about selling ourselves short. We can still have high expectations for ourselves and set big goals. But we can also love ourselves for who we are- flaws and all.

In this episode, we unpack the most misunderstood and misused verse in the Bible: 1 Timothy 2:11-15. This scripture is sometimes plucked from its context and weaponized to silence and minimize women. It's a perplexing passage, but an ancient heresy and a strange Greek verb can help us understand it. 

An interview with Julie Zine Coleman, author of the award-winning book, On Purpose: Understanding God's Freedom for Women Through Scripture. Julie shares how her commitment to living out the truth of Scripture has transformed her from a head-covering, obedient wife to an impactful preacher living fully into her purpose and calling.

In a culture where women were considered inferior to men, treated as property, and excluded from theological education, Jesus defied cultural norms, elevating and advocating for women. Jesus was a man way ahead of his time. He may have been the very first feminist. 

Many Christians have been led to believe that God only wants men to lead and that women are destined to play a secondary role. But the Bible tells a different story! Despite the devastating conditions of ancient patriarchy, God still chose and used women in significant ways to accomplish His purposes. In this episode, we explore the stories of 3 mold-breaking women who heard God's call and dared to step up and lead in a man's world.  

Understanding who God created us to be as women can make a difference in how we live every minute of our lives! In this episode, we will dive into the opening pages of Scripture to examine God’s glorious vision for women (and men) and how we were designed to flourish in relationships of mutuality. You might be surprised that God's vision for women may be grander and more significant than you've been told!

Welcome to this introductory episode of Empowered Christian Woman! Meet Jeannette, find out what this podcast is all about and how it can help you confidently step into the fullness of all you are created to be and do in the world.