The Alabaster Jar

Words are powerful tools that can create whole other worlds. Poets are specially gifted at using their words. Jill Baumgaeertner sits down with Lynn Cohick and shares her journey and inspiration as a poet. They cover everything from how the process of writing a poem starts with an image to how writing poetry can help with writing. Poets have an awareness of human experience as part of a grand narrative. You'll even get to hear some of her own favorite pieces read. Learn more about Jill's work here > https://bit.ly/AJPodcast_JillBaumgaertner

Life can seemingly be fine on the surface. But for any of us who scratch that surface, we recognize anxiety, shame, disappointment, and regret. And yet, in the depths of these feelings, in the things we hate about ourselves, others, and this world, we can invite God’s presence. Kellye Fabian Story & Lynn Cohick unpack how this is the essence of holy vulnerability. To enter into holy vulnerability is to intentionally expose our raw wounds so that God can heal and mend and transform us. Purchase Holy Vulnerability - https://bit.ly/AJPodcast_HolyVulnerability Follow Kellye's blog - https://kellyefabian.com

The way of Jesus is the ultimate way to foster emotional health. Becky Castle Miller has recently returned to the United States from the Netherlands after spending 8 years ministering in the multiethnic church in Maastricht Netherlands. Pastoring people from all different experiences led her to start getting curious about the intersection of Biblical and emotions. Becky, Sareen, & Lynn discuss what it means for the church to foster emotional wellness. Becky is pursuing a Ph.D. on this topic. They explore all this and more in their conversation today. Learn more about Becky's work mentioned in this episode: https://bit.ly/AJPodcast_BeckyCastleMiller @bcastlemiller on Twitter and Instagram https://seminarynow.com

Women were made to lead. Even in church. Jesus affirmed women as leaders—many contend Mary Magdalene was the first female minister. Yet women in ministry face challenges and obstacles, both from churches and from their own self-doubts. Both men and women miss out when women don’t lead. Nicole Martin talks with Lynn Cohick about how her book, Made to Lead, empowers you to live out your calling boldly and confidently. They unpack how when can grow closer to God with relevant biblical examples and heartfelt prayers. Start breaking down stereotypes of women in leadership, and create your own successful reality in which you are a key part of God’s holy community. Purchase your copy of Made to Lead: https://bit.ly/AJPodcast_NicoleMartin Explore the Faith and Liberty Discovery Center in Philadelphia - https://www.faithandliberty.org/

Dr. Jill Firth has experienced a multitude of unique ministry assignments. She shares with Dr. Lynn Cohick and Dr. Ingrid Faro about her journey of serving God and how Grounded in the Body came to be. In this book, the authors consider our relationship with the land and Indigenous peoples, neighborhood, embodiment, (dis)ability, abortion, leadership, work, architecture, the media, and many other experiences. These authors take on some of the most difficult passages in the Bible. They provide tremendous assistance in making sense of and providing excellent scholarship on many Biblical passages. Purchase your copy of Grounded in the Body, in Time and Place, in Scripture - https://bit.ly/AJPodcast_JillFirth

Most Christians have heard a familiar description of the Samaritan woman in John 4: she was a sinner, an adulteress, even a prostitute. Throughout church history, the woman at the well has been seen narrowly in terms of her gender and marital history. What are we missing in the story? And what difference does our interpretation of this passage make for women and men in the church? Caryn Reeder & Lynn Cohick explore these questions and more in this episode. They provide excellent research to suggest we should look at this woman in a different light. Pre-Order Caryn's new book here: https://bit.ly/AJPodcast_CarynReeder

Scot McKnight continues his conversation with Lynn Cohick and Sareen Musselman about his journey of teaching and Biblical Scholarship. They explore deeper Scot's approach to narrative theology and what the book of Revelation can teach us about dissidence. Listen in today for all this and more! Engage with Scot on his Tov Unleashed blog at https://scotmcknight.substack.com/

Scot McKnight talks with Lynn Cohick about his journey of teaching the Bible. God has used Scot to help open the eyes of so many to God's vision for His people found in the New Testament. One of the key contributions of Scot's career has been being an advocate and champion for women in ministry. Engage with Scot on his Tov Unleashed blog at https://scotmcknight.substack.com/

Act like a lady. Land a career. Find a man. Learn how to cook. Rear amazing kids. Oh! And be sure you stay thin. Pressure to perform and conform starts early in a woman's life and never stops. In attempts to compensate and keep up appearances, we lose our ability to keep in touch with the truest parts of ourselves. We put on masks and hide the painful parts of our stories. If we get a quiet moment, we are ambushed with doubts: Who am I? Tracey Bianchi joins Lynn Cohick in examining the journey of finding your voice. God wants you to use your voice. Join Tracey and Lynn to be equipped to find your voice. 📚 Purchase Tracey's Book True You: https://bit.ly/AJPodcast_TrueYou

The bestselling Twilight Saga tells the story of a regular girl’s relationship with a vampire who has chosen to follow his “good” side. But the Saga isn’t just another fantasy–it’s teaching girls about love, sex, and purpose. With millions of copies sold and several blockbuster films, it is time to ask the important question: Can vampires teach us about God’s plan for love? Beth Felker Jones's book Touched by a Vampire investigates the themes of the Twilight Saga from a Biblical perspective. Beth and Lynn explore how some Christian readers have praised moral principles illustrated in the story, such as premarital sexual abstinence, which aligns with Meyer’s Mormon beliefs. But ultimately, there are gaps in the sexual ideal when compared to the Bible. Suggested Resources from the Podcast: 📚Purchase Touched by a Vampire: https://bit.ly/AJPodcast_TouchedbyaVampire 📚Purchase Practicing Christian Doctrine: https://bit.ly/PracticingChristianDoctrine