The Urban Christian Woman Podcast

Join Te'Sheba, Leah and Elizabeth Berget as the conversation explores the concept of God's love like a mother, delving into maternal language in scripture and the embodiment of liturgy in motherhood. It highlights the everyday rhythms and connection with God, providing a fresh perspective on faith and motherhood. The conversation explores the expansiveness of God and the divine care for mothers, emphasizing communion with God in everyday moments and the kingdom work of motherhood. It also delves into the concept of belovedness and the heart of God, offering encouragement to weary mothers and those experiencing infertility or loss.

Takeaways

• God's love can be understood through the lens of motherhood
• Maternal language in scripture offers a beautiful perspective on God's character and how God's expansiveness transcends everyday moments
• Mothers are seen and cared for by God

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Living with the End in Mind
• 10:07 Maternal Language in Scripture
• 16:32 Everyday Rhythms and Connection with God
• 35:01 Belovedness and Divine Care

Join Te'Sheba and Leah as they chat with Brittany Smigielski, a children's pastor and author of the Bible workbook 'Thrive with Jesus: Lessons in Scripture.' Brittany shares her journey of writing the book and the importance of knowing Jesus relationally. She emphasizes the significance of dwelling with Jesus and the impact it has on our lives.

Takeaways

• Relational Knowledge: The importance of knowing Jesus relationally and the impact it has on our lives.
• Dwelling with Jesus: The significance of dwelling with Jesus and the transformation it brings to our lives.

Key Moments

• 00:00 Introduction and Book Overview
• 07:45 Knowing Jesus Relationally
• 27:28 The Impact of Dwelling with Jesus

The conversation revolves around the launch of the Witness Conference, an inaugural event aimed at equipping and mobilizing women for urban ministry. It emphasizes the importance of addressing the unique needs of women in metropolitan areas and provides details about the conference's purpose, keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and registration.

Takeaways

• Equipping women for urban ministry
• The importance of the witness conference

Key Moments

• 00:00 The Witness Conference Launch
• 10:41 Keynote Speakers and Breakout Sessions
• 16:05 Conference Registration and Closing Remarks

Join Leah, Te'Sheba, and guest Elizabeth Woodson as they delve into the impact of cultural formation, the concept of Shalom as a framework for wholeness, the influence of radical expressive individualism, the importance of habits of service and community building, and the exhortation for gospel transformation over cultural formation. Join them as they chat about the Witness Conference and the writing of 'Habits of Resistance'. The ladies unpack understanding Shalom in Scripture, false narratives and cultural formation, the favorite chapter to write, spiritual practices and community service, and the exhortation for gospel transformation.

Episode Highlights:

• Formation through cultural influence
• Shalom as a framework for wholeness
• Radical expressive individualism and its impact
• Habits of service and community building
• Gospel transformation over cultural formation

Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they chat with Yana Conner on the work offenses play in our spiritual formation. The ladies dig into the concepts of living beyond offense, the theology of Shalom, forgiveness, and reconciliation, as well as the idea of forgiving oneself. The discussion provides valuable insights into these topics, offering a deeper understanding of the how the good news of Jesus Christ invites us to be transformed in our offenses.

Episode Highlights:

• Living beyond offense
• The theology of Shalom

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Yana
• 05:59 Living Beyond Offense
• 11:53 The Theology of Shalom
• 31:24 Forgiving Yourself

Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they launch a new series aimed at strengthening urban women through conversations with women formed by Jesus. The series will provide various resources and discussions on resistance against cultural pressures and living a life formed by Jesus and his ways.

Leah and Te'Sheba explore the life and work of Dr. Mercy Oduyoye, a global methodist theologian known for her contributions to African women's theology. It delves into the challenges faced by African women, the influence of Western culture, the formation of identity, ecumenical equipping, unity and advocacy in the church, biblical foundation for gender equality, and the practice of being in the Word. It also highlights the global influence and community formation, the empowerment of African women theologians, unique African feminist theology, resistance against cultural erasure and injustice, and the calling and virtue of perseverance.

Key Takeaways:

• African Women's Theology
• Cultural Context
• Ecumenical Equipping
• Identity Formation
• Perseverance

Join Te'Sheba and Leah as they delve into the life of Lü Xiaomin, a Chinese sister and spiritual mother, focusing on her early life, conversion to Christianity, composition of Christian hymns, and the impact of her witness. It explores the cultural and spiritual resilience of Lü Xiaomin, her enduring faith, and the virtues she embodies.

Takeaways

• Missional Calling
• Spiritual resilience
• Cultural impact

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Lu Xiaomin and Her Story
• 09:03 Composing Christian Hymns and Persecution
• 15:03 Spiritual Disciplines and Endurance
• 20:15 Worship and Virtue

Leah and Te'Sheba explore the life and virtues of Amma Syncletica, focusing on humility, simplicity, and the importance of silence, prayer, and spiritual disciplines in forming the interior life. It delves into her rejection of societal comforts and legalism, her endurance in trials, and her call to abide and live missionally in the desert. The chapters cover her background, living faithfully in the Roman Empire, rejecting cultural Christianity, and the practice of silence and prayer as a virtue of humility.

Takeaways

• Humility, generosity, and simplicity are key virtues exemplified by Amma Syncletica.
• The importance of silence, prayer, are central in forming the interior life.

The podcast episode kicks off a new series called SheroesOfTheFaith, which is a fan favorite. The hosts discuss the inspiration behind the series and the women they will be focusing on from across the globe. They highlight the importance of learning from the stories of women who have lived faithfully throughout history and globally, and the encouragement it brings to urban women. The hosts also emphasize the significance of being theologians and the value of being anchored in the historical church. They invite the listeners to journey through the lives of the three women with the theme of living with the end in mind.

Takeaways:

• Inspiration from the stories of faithful women throughout history
• The importance of being theologians and being anchored in the historical church