The Alabaster Jar

What do we do when we experience the absence of God? Dr. Chloe Sun takes on these questions and more as she explores the two books of the Bible that don't mention God's name. Lynn Cohick and Chole Sun unpack what believers can learn from what seems like the distance of God in Esther and Song of Songs. The absence of God is an important part of the human experience and when we lean into the reality Chloe has observed, we learn important elements about knowing God more. Buy Chloe's book here: https://bit.ly/AJPodcast_ChloeSun

For many Christians today, the notion that demons should play a role in our faith—or that they even exist—may seem dubious. But that was certainly not the case for John Chrysostom, the "golden-tongued" early church preacher, and theologian who became the bishop of Constantinople near the end of the fourth century. Dr. Samantha L. Miller has found demons and the devil permeate his rhetoric. But to what end? Lynn Cohick and Samantha Miller unpack how understanding the role of demons in Chrysostom's soteriology gives us insight into what it means to be human and what it means to follow Christ in a world fraught with temptation and danger. Chrysostom's golden words continue to demonstrate relevance to Christians in today's world. Buy your copy of Chrysostom's Devil today - https://bit.ly/AJPodcast_SamanthaMiller

What if some of our greatest theologians wouldn't be considered theologians at all? Kat Armas, a second-generation Cuban American, grew up on the outskirts of Miami's famed Little Havana neighborhood. Her earliest theological formation came from her grandmother, her abuelita, who fled Cuba during the height of political unrest and raised three children alone after her husband passed away. Kat’s life has beautifully equipped her to tell the story of what women on the margins teach us about wisdom, persistence, and strength. Join Kat and Lynn Cohick as they explore some of Kat’s most powerful themes and favorite Bible characters she highlights in Abuelita Faith. Purchase a copy of Abuelita Faith here: https://bit.ly/AJPodcast_KatArmas

The New Testament is clear that women were not only valued as disciples but also given leadership roles. Join Dorothy Lee and Lynn Cohick as they explore these examples and investigate their implications for the contemporary church. Jesus saw women as having a crucial role to play in God's mission found in the New Testament and He still wants to utilize women in His mission today. Purchase your copy of Dorothy Lee's new book - https://bit.ly/AJPodcast_DorothyLee

Elisa Morgan has dedicated her life to equipping women to really living. From being a previous CEO of MOPs international to co-hosting a radio show and podcast, Elisa has shared the message of God hearing the cry of women with thousands. She has authored more than twenty-five books on mothering, spiritual formation, and evangelism, including The Beauty of Broken, Hello, Beauty Full, She Did What She Could: Five Words of Jesus That Will Change Your Life, the NIV Mom’s Devotional Bible. Her newest release is When We Pray Like Jesus. Join Lynn Cohick and Elisa Morgan as they journey through what it means to be cared for and heard by God. Learn more about Elisa's work at https://bit.ly/AJPodcast_ElisaMorgan

Many sincere Christians dismiss evangelism due to enduring evangelistic caricatures. Dr. Priscilla Pope-Levison wants to helps Christians move beyond those caricatures to consider thoughtfully and practically how they can engage in evangelism, whether it's through one-on-one conversations, social media, social justice, or the liturgy of worship services. Join Lynn Cohick and Priscilla Pope-Levison as they explore the different models of evangelism and the impact women have made throughout history on these models. Purchase your copy of Models of Evangelism - https://bit.ly/modelsofevangelismAJ

Tiffany Bluhm refuses to accept the status quo where women are forced to settle for less than the rights God has created for them. Join Lynn Cohick, Ingrid Farro, and Tiffany Bluhm as they explore the complex dynamics of power and abuse in systems we all find ourselves in. Tiffany tells stories of how women have overcome silence to expose the truth about their ministry and professional leaders--and the backlash they so often face. In so doing, she empowers others to speak up against abuses of power. Buy Tiffany's book here - http://bit.ly/AJPodcast_TiffanyBluhm

Old Testament scholar Carmen Joy Imes shares why she works so hard to take the valuable insights from the best of Old Testament study to help God’s people today. Join this fun conversation with Carmen, Lynn, and Ingrid as they explore everything from praying the Psalms, bearing God’s name as His people, and the implication of being created with God’s image. It often gets missed, but the Old Testament has an empowering message for women to play a significant and active role in God’s saving work among His people. This is the same work God wants to do through women today. Purchase Bearing God’s Name by Dr. Carmen Joy Imes - http://bit.ly/AJPodcast_CarmenImes

In first-century Ephesus, life is not easy for women. A young wife meets her daily struggles with equanimity and courage. She holds poverty and hunger at bay, fights to keep her child healthy and strong, and navigates the unpredictability of her husband's temperament. But into the midst of her daily fears and worries, a new hope appears: a teaching that challenges her society's most basic assumption. Join Lynn Cohick as she explores with Holly Beers the reality of the Roman world for a woman and what it would have been like to come across the gospel of Jesus Christ. Purchase your copy of Holly’s book - bit.ly/AJPodcast_HollyBeers

In the throes of the #MeToo movement, our response as Christians is vital. God beckons us to be good Samaritans to those facing trauma and brokenness in the aftermath of abuse and provide safe spaces to heal. Lynn Cohick and Ingrid Farro explore with Mary DeMuth how to foster a culture of honesty and listening and calls on the church to enter the places where people are hurting. In the circle of that kind of empathetic #WeToo community, the church must become what it’s meant to be—a place of justice and healing for everyone. Learn more about Mary's work here: http://bit.ly/AJPodcast_MaryDeMuth