Women in the Church

Season 2 of Women in the Church podcast is dedicated to celebrating the faithful contributions women are making to biblical literacy and scholarship in the church. We will interview female theologians of all kinds and invite them to share their journeys through biblical studies, writings, and teachings. So if you’re ready for diverse stories and theological lessons from women in the church, you’ve come to the right podcast!

In this introductory episode, Travis Albritton, Corina Espejo, and Katie Frantz discuss what has happened since season 1 and the hopes for starting season 2. 

Thanks for spending some time with us! Our prayer is that these stories equip you for your spiritual journey and inspire you to honor the dedicated women—and their partners in the faith—who diligently study God’s Word and edify the church with their work. Until next time, we hope you continue to celebrate the faithful contributions in biblical scholarship of our faithful sisters and brothers in Christ.

Season 2 of the Women in the Church podcast is dedicated to celebrating the faithful contributions women are making to biblical literacy and scholarship in the church. 

We will interview female theologians of all kinds and invite them to share their journeys through biblical studies, writings, and teachings. So if you’re ready for diverse stories and theological lessons from women in the church, you’ve come to the right podcast!

In this episode, Corina shares the backstory for why we decided to do a season 2. 

In this bonus episode, Travis Albritton and Steve Staten discuss the recent decision by the Elder's Service Committee to delist the Portland Church of Christ, led by Steve and Lisa Johnson, from the ICOC Church Locator page on Disciples Today (and what it means for the ICOC moving forward).

Helpful links:

• Lisa Johnson's Announcement (Video)
• Portland Church's Announcement (Text)
• How the ICOC is organized (Keydogo Video)

In this episode, Corina and Travis wrap up Season 1 of the podcast with some closing thoughts and clarity on what unified next steps should look like.

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In this episode, Kyle Spears joins the podcast to discuss the impact spiritual trauma has on us as disciples and the ways that, historically, we have wounded one another around the discussion of women's roles in the church.

Kyle Spears is a  Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner and Certified Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Nebraska and has a phenomenal YouTube channel where he explores the overlap between trauma and theology.

Click here to subscribe to Kyle's YouTube channel.

Videos mentioned in this episode:

• Healing Religious Trauma with Dr. Diane Langberg
• Restorative Practices with Suzette Lewis

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In this episode, author and conflict resolution expert Steve Staten returns to the podcast to offer practical advice for pursuing organizational change and how to pursue that change in a way that is Christ-like.

If you're a leader, grab Steve's Appreciative Inquiry Survey template to get the conversation going in your church.

Learn more about Steve at his website: StephenFStaten.com

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In this episode, author and conflict resolution expert Steve Staten joins the podcast to help us work through the real-word ramifications of this conversation and how we can navigate the internal dynamics of our churches when we don't see eye to eye.

If you're a leader, grab Steve's Appreciative Inquiry Survey template to get the conversation going in your church.

Learn more about Steve at his website: StephenFStaten.com

Sign up to receive Bible study guides, handouts, and resources that complement what you learn in this podcast by going to WomenChurchPodcast.com

In this episode, Corina and Travis lay out the case for the Full Participation of women's roles in the public assembly and identify the challenges we must wrestle with before deciding it's the proper interpretation.

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In this episode, Corina and Travis lay out the case for the Limited Participation of women's roles in the public assembly and identify the nine theological and practical challenges we must wrestle with before deciding it's the proper interpretation.

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