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The Bible is full of examples of male and female mutuality. Marg Mowczko talks with Lynn Cohick about her journey of exploring these many examples on a deeper level. The experience has deeply impacted her life and journey with God. Read Marg's Blog: Links ---------------- Phoebe: Deacon of the Church at Cenchrea https://margmowczko.com/tag/was-phoebe-a-deacon/ Plutarch and Paul on Husbands and Wives https://margmowczko.com/plutarch-and-paul-on-men-and-women-and-marriage/ Paul’s Female Coworkers https://margmowczko.com/paul-romans-16-women-coworkers/ Paul’s Masculine and Feminine Leadership https://margmowczko.com/masculine-and-feminine-leadership/ Women in the Church at Smyrna https://margmowczko.com/tag/smyrna/

If God is calling women to lead, what's holding them back? Susan Harris Howell has spent years helping students investigate this question. In Buried Talents, she makes clear how gender disparity in leadership is directly connected to a larger, less overt issue: gendered socialization. Howell examines gendered messages people encounter inside and outside the church in each stage of life, showing how they often create misconceptions about who women are, what they're capable of, and how they fit into God's work Purchase your copy of Buried Talents - https://www.susanharrishowell.com/buriedtalents

Many Christian leaders use their fame and influence to great effect. Whether that popularity resides at the local church level or represents national or international influence, many leaders have effectively said to their followers, "Follow me as I follow Christ." But fame that is cultivated for its own sake, without attendant spiritual maturity and accountability, has a shadow side that runs counter to the heart of the gospel. In this episode, Katelyn Beaty shares with Lynn Cohick how celebrity has led to abuses of power, the cultivation of persona, and a fixation on profits. Purchase a copy of Katelyn's new book - https://www.katelynbeaty.com/

Women often face unique challenges when it comes to growing in their leadership capacity. Balancing competing demands, the lack of presence of other women leading, and organizational structures against women are all reasons that keep women stuck. The whole church is better when women are leading at the highest level. Rev. Lisa Johnson joins the podcast and shares how she has helped women develop as a leader and grow in spiritual formation. Watch Together in Ministry Webinar with Rob Dixon: https://www.cwlnorthern.com/webinars Learn more about Flourish Movement for Churches: https://www.flourishmovement.org/ Contact Lisa directly: [email protected]

Bathsheba is taken against her will by the most powerful man in Israel. A month later, she discovers she carries the evidence of their secret, dangerous encounter. With her husband at war, this pregnancy could mean her death or untold greatness. When the king finds out that she is with child, he immediately summons her husband home from war, a cunning plan in mind. Amanda talks with Lynn about how she developed this fictional retelling of one of the greatest Bible stories of all time. This is a story of injustice, betrayal, deception, heartbreak, forgiveness, love, redemption, and second chances. Purchase your copy of Becoming Queen Bathsheba and learn more about Amanda's work at https://amandabedzrah.com/

For decades, Patrick's mom and dad rescued lost and forgotten donkeys in the Irish countryside, never knowing that one day, the donkeys would rescue their son. Sanctuary is the remarkable true story of how faith turned one lost man's life around with the help of the rescue animals who loved him. It's an antidote to despair and a call to hope, revealing the beauty and wonder of Ireland as you've never seen it before. Join Susy & Lynn on the podcast as they explore Susy's journey to writing this new book. Purchase your copy of Sanctuary - http://susyflory.com

Paul's instruction for Timothy concerning a group of women in 1 Timothy 2 has unfortunately been used to silence many women throughout the history of the Church. Lynn and Sareen wrestle through the myths and themes around this contentious passage. Context matters and Lynn carefully provides a helpful explanation of all the different elements that were at work in this passage. 🎓 Learn more about these Seminary Now courses: Lynn's Women In The New Testament - https://seminarynow.com/programs/women-in-the-new-testament Carmen's Bearing God's Name - https://seminarynow.com/programs/bearing-gods-name

Every character of the Bible is significant and deserves to be known. Lynn, Carmen & Sareen explore some of the lesser-known women of the Bible and share the inspiring faithfulness they exhibit. Some of these characters have interesting stories so listen in to explore the lessons we can all learn from these lesser-known Biblical characters. 🎓 Learn more about these Seminary Now courses: Lynn's Women In The New Testament - https://seminarynow.com/programs/women-in-the-new-testament Carmen's Bearing God's Name - https://seminarynow.com/programs/bearing-gods-name

Lydia & Priscilla are two of the most prominent women of the New Testament. They also are excellent examples of how women functioned in the marketplace of the ancient world. Like all of our other Women in the Bible Series, Lynn and Sareen explore the myths, themes, and present-day applications concerning these women. 🎓 Learn more about Lynn's Women In The New Testament course on Seminary Now - https://seminarynow.com/programs/women-in-the-new-testament

In the stories of Ruth, Hannah, Mary & Martha, we see exemplary faith, pillars of strength, and profound theological discernment. Lynn, Carmen, & Sareen explore the unfortunate common misunderstandings about these women, the unifying themes between them, and the impact these women can and should have on the lives of believers today. Just because a woman may serve domestically doesn't mean she can't also have tremendous involvement in the larger redemptive story God is writing among humanity. 🎓 Learn more about these Seminary Now courses: Lynn's Women In The New Testament - https://seminarynow.com/programs/women-in-the-new-testament Carmen's Bearing God's Name - https://seminarynow.com/programs/bearing-gods-name