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- The Story of Elizabeth – Part 2 | Ep. 17
With her growing belly reflecting the growing miracle inside, Elizabeth’s ears are greeted with an unexpected greeting. The surprise turns to awe as Elizabeth realizes it’s more than just a young woman calling hello – it’s the mother of the now come Messiah. All this and more in the second half of Elizabeth’s story.
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Favorite Sources + Recommended ReadingScripture References:- Luke 1, 3
- Matthew 3
- Mark 1
- John 1, 3
- The Book of Leviticus
Outside Sources:Outside refers to “outside of Scripture” and does not necessarily advise of any Christian/non-Christian bias in the source.
- Here is the article I quoted regarding Elizabeth’s proclamation of “Lord!’
- https://lifehopeandtruth.com/change/faith/women-of-faith/elizabeth/
- And here is the article quoted regarding Elizabeth’s continuation of female legacy from barrenness to birth to salvation:
- https://www.bibleodyssey.org/en/people/related-articles/elizabeth
- This article had a great summary of birthing practices:
- https://www.womeninthebible.net/bible-extras/childbirth/
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41 min - The Story of Elizabeth – Part 1 | Ep. 16
Raised to adhere strictly to the laws of God, it was a surprise to all when she came to the end of her childbearing years and still had no child. She must be sinning in secret, right? But if that’s the case, why was God calling her blameless? And why was an angel suddenly interrupting a somber religious ceremony to prophesy the unbelievable to her husband? And why was there a sudden fluttering in a place that had only known emptiness?
Who was this woman? Elizabeth, Mother of Prophecy.
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Favorite Sources + Recommended ReadingScripture References:- Luke 1
- The Book of Leviticus
Outside Sources:Outside refers to “outside of Scripture” and does not necessarily advise of any Christian/non-Christian bias in the source.
- For more information about the Levite customs:
- https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/the-tribes-today-kohens-levis-and-yisraels
- For a truly wonderful word-by-word breakdown of Elizabeth’s story, I’d like to recommend this article:
- https://www.biblebb.com/files/KSS/kss-eliz.htm
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53 min - The Story of Eve – Part 2 | Ep. 15
With the voice of God demanding answers, Eve and Adam stand huddling in their poorly designed leaf-aprons. They know they’ve messed up, but what will the price for their mistakes be? Is death really waiting for them at the end of this conversation?
**PLEASE NOTE: In this episode, I mistakenly said we don’t know if Eve had daughters. Of course she did! I meant to say that we don’t know if she had any more sons or daughters. My brain just skipped some words. Okay, now back to your regularly scheduled programming.
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Favorite Sources + Recommended ReadingScripture References:- Genesis 1-5
- 2 Corinthians 11:3
- 1 Timothy 2:13
- Romans 5
- Luke 3
Outside Sources:Outside refers to “outside of Scripture” and does not necessarily advise of any Christian/non-Christian bias in the source.
- The article I can’t seem to stop quoting can be found here:
- https://www.biblegateway.com/resources/all-women-bible/Eve
Given the very theoretical nature of our discussions, I didn’t want to include a lot of sources that may bring up more questions than answers. I’d highly recommend taking your study on Eve straight to the Word itself – there can be no disillusion there!
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49 min - The Story of Eve – Part 1 | Ep. 14
The first breath of human life. The first ears to hear His voice. The first encounter with the wickedness of mankind. The first breaking of a divine covenant. Who was the woman at the heart of this disaster? Eve, the Mother of Humanity.
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Favorite Sources + Recommended ReadingScripture References:- Genesis 1-5
Outside Sources:Outside refers to “outside of Scripture” and does not necessarily advise of any Christian/non-Christian bias in the source.
- This article comes out swinging hard that Adam was a blue-eye platinum blonde…
- https://juniperpublishers.com/jojnhc/pdf/JOJNHC.MS.ID.555689.pdf
- On the topic of the mitochondrial Eve…
- https://www.livescience.com/mitochondrial-eve-first-human-homeland.html
- https://historyofyesterday.com/mitochondrial-eve-the-ancestor-we-all-share-56e78c14971b
- The map we were looking at during our recording session can be found here:
- https://www.pinterest.com/pin/353040058270270971/
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1 hr 3 min - The Story of Delilah | Ep. 13
Seductress. Devilish. Wily. These three terms have frequently been used to describe one woman who, for the greed in her heart, turned her home into a place of ambush. Her target? The Hercules of Scripture. Her name? Delilah, the Forbidden Woman.
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Favorite Sources + Recommended ReadingScripture References:- Judges 16
Outside Sources:Outside refers to “outside of Scripture” and does not necessarily advise of any Christian/non-Christian bias in the source.
- This is a very good summary of the story from Jewish perspective:
- https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/delilah-bible
- Or read this for the Midrash and Aggadah take on Delilah with some interesting twists and turns:
- https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/delilah-midrash-and-aggadah
Fun Recommendations:- Who doesn’t enjoy a good cinematic experience? There’s actually a fairly decent movie about Samson, and (obviously) Delilah plays a large part!
- https://www.amazon.com/Samson-Jackson-Rathbone/dp/B079Y232HT/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=samson&qid=1612563048&s=instant-video&sr=1-1
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1 hr 3 min - The Story of Rahab – Part 2 | Ep. 12
Patience is a virtue, and it may have been the very first one Rahab exercised. While the fear for her life still lingered in the air, much time had passed from her encounter with the Israelite spies. When would they strike? Would she be remembered? The scarlet cord gave her hope, but would it be enough?
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Favorite Sources + Recommended ReadingScripture References:- Joshua 2-5
- Matthew 1
- Hebrews 11
- James 2
Outside Sources:Outside refers to “outside of Scripture” and does not necessarily advise of any Christian/non-Christian bias in the source.
- To read up on the Midrash and Aggadah version of events, and some traditional rabbinic tales, follow this link:
- https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/rahab-midrash-and-aggadah
- The article I quoted on the damnation of Jericho, and for more on the Ruth – Rahab connection, check out this link!
- https://www.jesuit.org.uk/articles/jesus-who-do-you-think-you-are-2-rahab-ruth-and-boaz
- For some hard to read but VITAL stats on porn consumption in the church, please read this article:
- https://conquerseries.com/15-mind-blowing-statistics-about-pornography-and-the-church/
Fun Recommendations:- NAYC – Power of 20,000 Voices
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1U6PnFCnO70&list=WL&index=7&t=177s
- Listen 2:30 forward for WOW!
- Now magnify this to MILLIONS of voices and imagine the moment of Jericho’s demise
- Per the Pentecostal Wiki: “The prayer roar that night was 134.2 dBA with 20,000 people, which is just 8 dBA less than the Guinness World Record for the loudest crowd roar with 142.2 dBA at a football game with more than 79,000 people.”
- https://pentecostal.wiki/wikis/united-pentecostal-church-international/north-american-youth-congress/
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46 min - The Story of Rahab – Part 1 | Ep. 11
Desperate, outcast, prostitute. Three terms no woman wants to hear, much less earn as titles. But there was a woman who identified as all three, and she refused to let it keep her from becoming a lady of destiny. When God sent an opportunity to her doorstep, she acted with urgency and saved not only herself, but her family, and a very famous lineage. Who was she? Rahab, the heroine harlot.
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Favorite Sources + Recommended ReadingScripture References:- Joshua 2-5
Outside Sources:Outside refers to “outside of Scripture” and does not necessarily advise of any Christian/non-Christian bias in the source.
- A detailed history on Jericho (this is based on a perspective that the earth has been around a lot longer than most creationists believe)…
- https://www.ancient.eu/article/951/early-jericho/
- For another perspective on the history of Jericho
- https://www.britannica.com/place/Jericho-West-Bank
- Here is a link to the mock image of Jericho that I showed Hannah during the show:
- https://www.pinterest.com/pin/188095721922052770/
- For the article I quoted in regards to stalks of flax, please follow this link:
- https://www.womensministrytools.com/womens-bible-studies/541/how-stalks-and-flax-changed-everything/
- If you want to be a super-nerd, here’s more info on flax.
- https://ww2.odu.edu/~lmusselm/plant/bible/flax.php
Fun Recommendations:- Take a “Drive Through History” in Jericho
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bg_W-YhZltU
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48 min - The Story of Abigail – Part 2 | Ep. 10
With a deceased husband lying on the couch, Abigail is sure to be wondering what’s next for her. Would God honor her wisdom that saved an entire household with a second chance at family? Would the dangerous, but actually kinda handsome, outlaw remember his promise?
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Favorite Sources + Recommended ReadingDigging deeper via the Bible:- 1 Samuel 25, 27, 30; 2 Samuel 2-3; 1 Chronicles 3:1
Outside Sources:
Outside refers to “outside of Scripture” and does not necessarily advise of any Christian/non-Christian bias in the source.
- To check out the stone carving in which the Philistines begged Egypt for help, see this site:
- https://www.thebiblejourney.org/biblejourney2/30-israel-becomes-a-kingdom-under-saul-and-david/davids-victories-over-israels-neighbours/
- For a “we hate David” take on this story, check out this snide article that had me in a fit of giggles:
- https://www.womeninthebible.net/women-bible-old-new-testaments/abigail/
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39 min - The Story of Abigail – Part 1 | Ep. 9
Beauty and brains, this woman has it all — thankfully so! Soon after a foolish man makes a hasty decision, she finds herself laying at the feet of a dangerous outlaw, and using both wit and fluttering lashes to save her household. Who is she? Abigail, the Chosen Wife of David.
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Favorite Sources + Recommended ReadingDigging deeper via the Bible:- 1 Samuel 25, 27, 30; 2 Samuel 2-3; 1 Chronicles 3:1
- https://enduringword.com/
Outside Sources:
Outside refers to “outside of Scripture” and does not necessarily advise of any Christian/non-Christian bias in the source.
- For an easy read summary of the David-Abigail cute meet, with that negative “it’s on purpose – she lusts for him!” spin, read this:
- https://www.learnreligions.com/abigail-and-david-116669
- This article is a great read on the submission of Abigail to God first, husband second.
- https://margmowczko.com/abigail-1-samuel-25/
- And a bonus article that just gave me good vibes while digging into her story:
- https://theeagle.com/brazos_life/abigail-a-woman-of-strength-beauty-and-valor/article_e86cbfa8-d635-5a41-b81e-525dca64c4af.html
Fun Recommendations:- Phantom of the Opera Soundtrack – is David Raul or the Phantom? Hard to tell sometimes…
- https://open.spotify.com/album/1zwEN9cLtWg39zFJnj8brt
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42 min - The Story of Jael | Ep. 8
It’s easy to be a heroine when an entire army is roaring behind you, but what about when you’re feeling alone in your tent, and the enemy is dozing on your couch? Find out what one woman did with one such moment. Today’s episode dives into the life of Jael, heroine of Israel.
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Favorite Sources + Recommended ReadingDigging deeper via the Bible:- Judges 4-5
- https://enduringword.com/
Outside Sources:
Outside refers to “outside of Scripture” and does not necessarily advise of any Christian/non-Christian bias in the source.
- For an interesting summation of Kenite history, check this article out.
- https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/kenite
- To read the Bible Gateway article I quoted, follow this link – though be cautioned the author seems to think badly of Jael’s actions:
- https://www.biblegateway.com/resources/all-women-bible/Jael
- For a great Bible lesson on her story and the spiritual implications, I recommend this article.
- https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/explore-the-bible/5-powerful-lessons-from-the-unusual-story-of-jael.html
Fun Recommendations:- I thoroughly enjoyed the eerie tones of this soundtrack while studying Jael’s story. Prepare to be creeped!
- https://open.spotify.com/album/1JwpzZlvXcne1s9SNXhiEW
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About Wicked or Wise
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Joined by a variety of hilarious and wonderful guests, host Rachel Allene brings to life the women found within the pages of Scripture in ways you’ve never imagined. Pulling from the cultural histories and mythologies, their lives are shaped beyond the handful of verses recorded. Intermixed with the life stories of modern day believers and Rachel’s personal memoirs as she stumbles through life, the show is sure to keep you checking back for more. The world has enough wicked; be wise.
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