On this episode of The Alabaster Jar, Dr. Lynn Cohick, Sareen Musselman, and Kelly Dippolito are joined by Rev. Dr. Jessica LaGrone to discuss her book "Out of Chaos: How God Makes New Things from the Broken Pieces of Life". They delve into how Dr. LaGrone uses the concepts of chaos and order in her book, drawing from terms in the Genesis creation narrative like "formless and void" and the Holy Spirit "hovering". Dr. LaGrone also shares her journey to ministry and encourages listeners to pursue theological education. Additionally, she provides perspective on the landscape of women's ministry today, highlighting areas she finds encouraging and opportunities for continued growth.

Episode Breakdown:

0:03 – Women’s leadership and the idea of chaos.
1:46 – Spiritual gifts and calling in ministry.
4:01 – Chaos and order in life and faith.
9:30 – Creation narrative, light and darkness, and false pictures of God.
14:56 – The Holy Spirit’s role in shaping church life through the concept of “hovering”.
20:56 – The importance of silence in spiritual growth.
24:10 – Faith, art, and women in the Bible.
29:57 – Women’s ministry within the church.
35:42 – Ministry opportunities for the next generation.

Episode Resources:

Out of Chaos: How God Makes New Things from the Broken Pieces of Life by Dr. Jessica LaGrone

Visual Museum of Women in Christianity

Episode Sponsor:

The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology. Learn more about The Center for Women in Leadership at: https://www.leadershipwithoutapology.org/.