“Women should be silent.” “I do not permit a woman to teach.” “Wives, submit…”
Three verses. One doctrine. End of discussion—or is it?
In this episode, we reexamine Paul’s most controversial words on women. What did he actually mean? And why do his actions tell a different story?
Because Paul didn’t silence women. He partnered with them.
And Jesus? He sent them.

“Women should be silent.” “I do not permit a woman to teach.” “Wives, submit…” Three verses. One doctrine. End of discussion—or is it? In this episode, we reexamine Paul’s most controversial words on women. What did he actually mean? And why do his actions tell a different story? Because Paul didn’t silence women. He partnered with them. And Jesus? He sent them.

Episode 11 - Paul & The Whole Submission Thing

Behind closed doors, a small group of leaders shaped a movement that would reach into churches, homes, and seminaries across America — redefining women’s roles for generations to come. Ordained Inequality is an investigative podcast uncovering how the rise of complementarian theology — and organizations like the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood — quietly but powerfully redrew the lines for women in Christianity.

Ordained Inequality traces the origins, influence, and real-life consequences of a theology that claimed to honor women while systematically limiting their voices. This podcast peels back the polished language of “equal in value, different in role” to expose the cultural, institutional, and personal cost behind the rhetoric.

This isn’t just history. It’s the story of real women — silenced, shaped, and sometimes shattered — by a movement they were told was for their good.

Produced by Knotty Spies Inc.
Narrated by Shannon Patterson.

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Behind closed doors, a small group of leaders shaped a movement that would reach into churches, homes, and seminaries across America — redefining women’s roles for generations to come. Ordained Inequality is an investigative podcast uncovering how the rise of complementarian theology — and organizations like the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood — quietly but powerfully redrew the lines for women in Christianity. Ordained Inequality traces the origins, influence, and real-life consequences of a theology that claimed to honor women while systematically limiting their voices. This podcast peels back the polished language of “equal in value, different in role” to expose the cultural, institutional, and personal cost behind the rhetoric. This isn’t just history. It’s the story of real women — silenced, shaped, and sometimes shattered — by a movement they were told was for their good. Produced by Knotty Spies Inc. Narrated by Shannon Patterson.

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