Is it Good to Be a Woman? Exploring What the Bible Says About Women with Jen Oshman
About this episode
Heather Creekmore and Jen Oshman explore the question of whether it is good to be a woman, discussing body image, shame, and biblical perspectives on femininity.
In this deeply honest and theologically rich episode, Heather Creekmore welcomes Jen Oshman—author, missionary, and mom of four daughters—to tackle a question many women silently struggle with: Is it good that I was born a woman? Together, they candidly explore how issues of body image, shame, and the cultural pressures of womanhood can lead to deep-seated doubts and frustration. Drawing from global and biblical perspectives, Jen Oshman shares insights gathered from years of cross-cultural ministry and studying God’s word. She addresses the vulnerabilities women face, both physically and socially, and how Western and global cultures shape our understanding of femininity. Jen Oshman unpacks what the Bible says about being female, highlighting the unique and powerful stories of women in Scripture that often get overlooked, and discusses why God’s design for women is not only intentional but also very good . Key Topics Covered Why the question, “Is it good that I was born a woman?” is more common than we realize The impact of shame, fear, and the lived realities of being female in our culture How body image struggles can be rooted in…
Topics covered
- body image
- shame
- cultural pressures
- femininity
- biblical perspectives
Keywords
- Christian women
- theology
- cross-cultural ministry
- women in Scripture
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