Wicked or Wise

No doctor would ever be able to cure her. It would take something truly miraculous to find liberty. But one day against all odds, she finds herself face to face with a man who promises there's a cure. But this man was different – he wasn't even a physician. Could this man actually help her?Continue reading "Joanna // ft. Jayla Krebs"

With a child in the grave, a child in her arms, and her new husband finally returned to the front where he always belonged, she’s determined to make a fresh start. Gone is that stolen bride of the past. Now she stands tall, redeemed head held high, and freshly crowned as the reigning Queen MotherContinue reading "Bathsheba – Part 2 // ft. Bethany Parfitt"

Up on the rooftop, lurk lurk lurk! When a famous Outlaw King takes a fancy to her winsome smile, she is faced with a dangerous decision: walk away or choose to stay. Either way, her decision will haunt her.  And thousands of years later, we still find ourselves asking: was she the predator or wasContinue reading "Bathsheba – Part 1 // ft. Bethany Parfitt"

Though she was from a tribe of lost people, she found her way home. And once she found that home, she spent every waking breath thanking God for it — every waking breath for months, years, decades… until one ordinary day, when He answered back. Who was she? Anna, the Prophetess. Tune in for more! Continue reading "Anna // ft. Laura Leach"

Born into a family that makes the mafia look timid, most would say she was destined for a violent future. But everyone has a choice, and she was no different. When virtue itself was dragged into her home, the time to choose was upon her. Who was she? Herodias the Infamous. Tune in for more! Continue reading "Herodias // ft. Jamie Rasor"

Cast out of her home, and living in a foreign land, she used more than her hands to stitch together a framework. While her fingers worked the seams of tents, her words worked the seams of truth – convincing, training, and raising up a generation of missionaries to continue her plight in spreading the goodContinue reading "Priscilla"

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WE’LL BE BACK ON OCTOBER 2ND! Have questions, thoughts, or testimonies you’d like to share? I’d love to hear from you! Please email me at RachAllene@gmail.com or send me a DM on Instagram @MsRachAllene / @WickedorWise. Be sure to follow @WickedorWise on Instagram for pop quizzes, unique character art, and more!

THE SEASON ONE FINALE IS HERE! The room freezes with baited breath. This young woman has dared enter the forbidden court of the King of Persia. With eyes locked on his, she waits for her fate – will she perish? The courtesans ask each other, “Who does she think she is?” I wish I couldContinue reading "Esther – Part 3 // ft. Isabel Rasor"

Crowned the Queen of Queens of the mighty Persian Empire, things are looking up for Esther. And they stay that way for five wonderful years, until one day, a wrath consumes an ancient enemy that puts the entire Israelite nation in peril. Welcome to part 2 of the life of Esther, the blood thirsty QueenContinue reading "Esther – Part 2 // ft. Isabel Rasor"

Orphaned at a young age, and living a quiet life with a cousin, life was already unkind to her. But you know what they say – things can always get worse! When a mad king makes a terrifying proclamation, she finds herself dragged away from the last of her family, brought to a strange placeContinue reading "Esther – Part 1 // ft. Isabel Rasor"

Before her stood certain death, behind her a menacing man pushing her to move forward. One beating, two beatings, three… Once known for her regal air, she now stood ragged and desperate for escape. She would be pushed around no longer – it was time to speak up. Who was she? Balaam's Donkey.  Have questions,Continue reading "Balaam’s Donkey"

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. HaveContinue reading "Elizabeth – Part 2 // ft. Rachel Conkle"

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 interruptingContinue reading "Elizabeth – Part 1 // ft. Rachel Conkle"

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? Have questions, thoughts, or testimonies you’d like to share? I’d love toContinue reading "Eve – Part 2 // ft. Daniel Horn, Thomas Carpenter"

For Business Inquiries: RachAllene@gmail.com Favorite Sources + Recommended Reading Scripture 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.htmlContinue reading "S1E13: Eve (ft. Daniel Horn, Thomas Carpenter)"

For Business Inquiries: RachAllene@gmail.com Favorite Sources + Recommended Reading Scripture 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 takeContinue reading "S1E12: Delilah (ft. Tracy Evans)"

For Business Inquiries: RachAllene@gmail.com Favorite Sources + Recommended Reading Scripture 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,Continue reading "S1E11: Rahab Part 2 (ft. Hannah Horn)"

For Business Inquiries: RachAllene@gmail.com Favorite Sources + Recommended Reading Scripture 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 mostContinue reading "S1E10: Rahab Part 1 (ft. Hannah Horn)"

For Business Inquiries: RachAllene@gmail.com Favorite Sources + Recommended Reading Digging 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 PhilistinesContinue reading "S1E9: Abigail Part 2 (ft. Isabel Rasor)"

Favorite Sources + Recommended Reading Digging 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 negativeContinue reading "S1E8: Abigail Part 1 (ft. Isabel Rasor)"

Join host Rachel Carpenter and guest Sarah Carpenter as they discuss the life of Jael!

Join host Rachel Carpenter and guest Sarah Carpenter as they discuss the life of Deborah, Judge of Israel!

Join host Rachel Carpenter as she shares the story of the Wife of Pontius Pilate!

Join host Rachel Carpenter and her featured guest (Thomas Carpenter) in Part 2 of their discussion on Zipporah, the wife of Moses! For complete show notes, favorite sources, and fun recommendations, go to: https://msrachallene.com/2020/11/20/s1e4-zipporah-part-2-ft-thomas-carpenter/

Join host Rachel Carpenter and her featured guest (Thomas Carpenter) in Part 1 of their discussion on Zipporah, the wife of Moses! For complete show notes, favorite sources, and fun recommendations, go to: https://msrachallene.com/2020/11/14/s1e3-zipporah-part-1-ft-thomas-carpenter/

Join host Rachel Carpenter and her featured guest (Faith Richardson) in Part 2 of their discussion on Jezebel, the wicked Queen of Israel! For complete show notes, favorite sources, and fun recommendations, go to: https://msrachallene.com/2020/11/05/s1e2-jezebel-part-2-ft-faith-richardson/

Join host Rachel Carpenter and her featured guest (Faith Richardson) in Part 1 of their discussion on Jezebel, the wicked Queen of Israel! For complete show notes, favorite sources, and fun recommendations, go to: https://msrachallene.com/2020/10/29/s1e1-jezebel-part-1-ft-faith-richardson/

Episode Zero is an introduction to the Wicked or Wise podcast and its host, Rachel (@msrachallene)!