The belief that God designed women to be submissive wives, virtuous mothers, and joyful homemakers pervade North American Christianity. From choices about careers to roles in local churches to relationship dynamics, this belief shapes the everyday lives of evangelical women. Yet biblical womanhood isn't biblical, suggests Beth Allison Barr. Join Lynn Cohick and Beth Allison Barr as they unpack how it arose from a series of clearly definable historical moments. Purchase a copy of Beth Allison Barr's new book - http://bit.ly/AJPodcast_BethAllisonBarr