April 23, 2026

Why Women Cannot Be Preachers (04/23/26)

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This week, we’re talking about whether or not women can be preachers. This is a controversial topic in the religious world. As the roles for men and women have become increasingly indistinguishable in our society, it is no wonder that many religious people believe there is no reason why women couldn’t preach. However, no matter how our society has changed, the Bible has not. Therefore, we need to search the Scriptures to see if this is something that is permitted by God.Continue Reading

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June 22, 2023

Southern Baptists Vote Against Women Pastors (06.22.23)

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This week we’re talking about the Southern Baptist Convention voting to prohibit women from serving as “pastors.” Even though much of the religious world has followed along with society in blurring the distinction of roles between men and women, an overwhelming majority voted for the amendment that clarified the SBC’s position on this. Yet the opponents of this amendment who are in favor of women pastors and preachers often cite certain women mentioned in the New Testament as “proof” that they have served and can serve in these roles. We’re going to discuss this in our episode today.Continue Reading

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March 30, 2023

Monthly News Roundup (03.30.23)

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This episode is our monthly news roundup for March. In this episode, we’re talking about the recent Nashville school shooting, the connection between drinking alcohol and one’s sense of purpose, and what changed Rick Warren’s mind on women leadership in the church.Continue Reading

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March 29, 2023

Notable Women and Their Role in the Early Church

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Over the last few decades, there has been a growing movement in the religious world pushing for women to be able to serve as preachers, pastors, or in other leadership roles within the church. In fact, I wrote an article back in 2009 commenting on a study that indicated then that the number of women pastors has doubled in a decade. This trend has only accelerated since that time.

As more “conservative” religious groups feel pressured to welcome women in various leadership roles in their churches, there is more of an attempt to defend this practice by appealing to the Scriptures. Lately, I have noticed some religious people citing certain women mentioned in the New Testament as “proof” that women are permitted to preach in any public forum, oversee a local congregation, or exercise some other leadership role in the work or worship of the church.

In this article, I want us to briefly notice some of these prominent women of the first century church and see what the Scriptures actually have to say about them. We will also be reminded about what the New Testament says about women serving in these roles.Continue Reading

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September 8, 2022

Women as “Pastors” in the Church (09.08.22)

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This week we’re talking about women in leadership roles in the church. Can a woman fill any role in the church? Religious people have different opinions on this, but what does the New Testament teach? We’re going to consider that today.Continue Reading

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April 20, 2020

Social Issues (Part 4): Gender Roles

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Gender roles are about the responsibilities that men have as men and women have as women. Most instructions in the Bible are not specific to gender – they apply to all people. But there are some that specifically apply to either men or women.

Many argue that there are no specific gender roles. They claim that there should be no difference between what a man can do and what a woman can do. On the extreme of this issue is the “feminist ideology.” In addition to confusing/changing gender roles, feminist ideology also embraces abortion, lesbianism, and hostility toward males (to include the assumption of guilt every time a man is accused by a woman of sexual assault).Continue Reading

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June 4, 2019

Gender Roles (Season 13, Episode 5)

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Gender Roles (Season 13, Episode 5)

In this season, we’re discussing social issues – problems that are facing our society and what the Bible has to say about these issues.

Gender roles are about the responsibilities that men have as men and women have as women. Most instructions in the Bible are not specific to gender – they are for all people. But there are some that are specifically for either men or women.

Many argue that there are no specific gender roles. They claim that there should be no difference between what a man can do and what a woman can do. On the extreme of this issue is the “feminist ideology.” In addition to confusing/changing gender roles, feminist ideology also embraces abortion, lesbianism, and hostility toward males (to include the assumption of guilt in every accusation of sexual assault).

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