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Taking a fresh look at what the Bible teaches about Women in church for the ICOC. We'll answer questions like "can a woman preach on Sunday? What part do spiritual gifts play in how we serve the church? What does healthy organizational change look like?”

Corina Espejo, Travis Albritton


    • Dec 22, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Where do we go from here?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 7:48


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

    #15. Spiritual Trauma and Repairing Broken Trust

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 45:05


    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 LangbergRestorative Practices with Suzette LewisSign up to receive Bible study guides, handouts, and resources that complement what you learn in this podcast by going to WomenChurchPodcast.com

    #14. What Does Healthy Change Look Like?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 52:19


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

    #13. Building Bridges in a Divided Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 45:01 Transcription Available


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

    #12. The Case for Full Participation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 85:30


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

    #11. The Case for Limited Participation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 75:07 Transcription Available


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

    #10. Teaching with Authority

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 69:47 Transcription Available


    In this episode, author and teacher Jeanie Shaw joins the podcast to break down 1 Timothy 2 and help us understand how to interpret "teaching with authority," whether the problem is that teachers are women or that what they're teaching is inappropriate.Grab your copy of "The View From Paul's Window: Paul's Teachings on Women" by Jeanie Shaw.Sign up to receive Bible study guides, handouts, and resources that complement what you learn in this podcast by going to WomenChurchPodcast.com

    #9. Ask Your Husband At Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 32:04 Transcription Available


    In this episode, author and teacher Jeanie Shaw joins the podcast to break down 1 Corinthians 14 and help us understand why Paul is commanding some of the women in Corinth to be "silent" in the public assembly.Grab your copy of "The View From Paul's Window: Paul's Teachings on Women" by Jeanie Shaw.Sign up to receive Bible study guides, handouts, and resources that complement what you learn in this podcast by going to WomenChurchPodcast.com

    #8. Headcoverings and Haircuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 67:10 Transcription Available


    In this episode, author and teacher Jeanie Shaw joins the podcast to break down 1 Corinthians 11 and try to understand what headship, head coverings, and hair cuts have to do with worshipping God at church.Grab your copy of "The View From Paul's Window: Paul's Teachings on Women" by Jeanie Shaw.Sign up to receive Bible study guides, handouts, and resources that complement what you learn in this podcast by going to WomenChurchPodcast.com

    #7. Deacons, Apostles, and Fellow Workers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 54:42 Transcription Available


    In this episode, author and teacher Jeanie Shaw joins the podcast to discuss the cultural norms of the Greco-Roman world and the lessons we should take from Paul's list of commended fellow workers in Romans 16.Grab your copy of "The View From Paul's Window: Paul's Teachings on Women" by Jeanie Shaw.Sign up to receive Bible study guides, handouts, and resources that complement what you learn in this podcast by going to WomenChurchPodcast.com

    #6. The Art of Biblical Interpretation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 65:11 Transcription Available


    In this episode, Corina and Travis dig into three different styles of hermeneutics and discuss why each of them are relevant to discover God's will for men and women in the church.Resources We Mentioned:Getting the Most From the Bible by Steve KinnardThe View From Paul's Window by Jeanie Shaw"Does the Bible Condone Slavery?" from the All Things to All People PodcastSign up to receive Bible study guides, handouts, and resources that complement what you learn in this podcast by going to WomenChurchPodcast.com

    #5. Women in Jesus' Ministry

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 45:57


    In this episode, Jason Alexander joins us to discuss the prominent role women played in Jesus' ministry and why choosing only men to be the first apostles might not mean what we think it means.Questions we'll answer in this episode:Why do four infamous women show up in the genealogy of Jesus?How much did Jesus' ministry share in common with rabbinic tradition at the time?Why were no women chosen for the Twelve?Sign up to receive Bible study guides, handouts, and resources that complement what you learn in this podcast by going to WomenChurchPodcast.com

    #4. The Ideal Israelite Woman

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 54:50 Transcription Available


    In this episode, Jason Alexander joins us to discuss the prominent role women played in Israelite society and what leaders like Deborah and Esther can tell us about God's plan to use women for his earthly rescue mission.Questions we'll answer in this episode:Are women seen as less important than men in the OT?Why does God focus so much of the story on women who cannot have children?Were Deborah and Esther chosen to lead simply because there were no qualified men?Sign up to receive Bible study guides, handouts, and resources that complement what you learn in this podcast by going to WomenChurchPodcast.com

    #3. Is This What God Wants?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 64:00 Transcription Available


    In this episode, Jason Alexander joins us to walk through Genesis 3 and unpack the fallout from man's decision to pursue wisdom outside of God's design.Questions we'll answer in this episode:Does Genesis 3 show that God wants man to exercise authority over woman?Is Genesis 3:14-19 the goal for how we interact with one another within the church?What does it mean for woman to "desire" her husband?Sign up to receive Bible study guides, handouts, and resources that complement what you learn in this podcast by going to WomenChurchPodcast.com

    #2. God's Good Creation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 61:15 Transcription Available


    In this episode, Jason Alexander joins us to walk through Genesis 1 and 2 and discuss what it means for our identity as human beings in God's creation.Questions we'll answer in this episode:What is an image bearer?Why is it bad for Adam to be alone in the garden?How does the Hebrew word "ezer" help us see our role in God's creation?Resources We Mentioned:Origins by Paul Copan and Douglas JacobySign up to receive Bible study guides, handouts, and resources that complement what you learn in this podcast by going to WomenChurchPodcast.com

    #1. Taking the Bible Scholar Approach

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 46:10 Transcription Available


    In this episode, we'll dig into the foundational concepts and Bible study tools needed to conduct a thorough investigation of what the Bible has to say about women serving in Church.Here's a link to check out the Nicene Creed, which establishes what falls into the "salvation issues" bucket.Big concepts we touch on in this episode:Major Biblical themes like atonement and redemption of creationThe 3 buckets of doctrineLabels and positions that are often used (and why we won't be using them)The difference between "exegesis" and "eisegesis"What does it mean for something to be true?Making sure that our answer to the question of women in the church includes ALL womenSign up to receive Bible study guides, handouts, and resources that complement what you learn in this podcast by going to WomenChurchPodcast.com

    Why are we making this podcast?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 29:47 Transcription Available


    In this introductory episode, we'll explain why we're creating this podcast and address the concerns many leaders have surrounding the question of women's roles in church.Sign up to receive Bible study guides, handouts, and resources that complement what you learn in this podcast by going to WomenChurchPodcast.com

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