About this episode

David Cipriano responds to Kody Woodard's arguments in favor of women pastors, discussing biblical texts and interpretations.

Can women be pastors? Well, according to the Southern Baptist Convention, the answer is no. But many Christians leaders are pushing back on that, saying that women can. So today, we’ll be looking at a recent sermon where Pastor Kody Woodard of Renovation Church gives his arguments in favor women pastors. And I’ll be responding to his claims, showing you from the Bible why women should not pastor, and why Kody’s arguments are wrong. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics. Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidcipriano Follow me on X: @itsdavidcip 0:00 Introduction 0:51 What Kody Woodard Says About Women in Ministry 5:26 Women Prophets, Priscilla, Nympha, Chloe, and Phoebe 13:47 1 Timothy 2 16:37 1 Corinthians 14 21:21 My Message to Kody Woodard Bible verses in this video (all in KJV): 1 Timothy 2:11–14, 1 Timothy 3:1–2, Titus 1:6, Acts 2:17, Joel 2:28, Acts 18:26, Colossians 4:15, 1 Corinthians 14:28–30, 1 Corinthians 14:34 I’m a brand ambassador for Elevated Faith! Buy clothing that helps you share the gospel, and save 15% with my ambassador link…

People in this episode

Host: David Cipriano

Guest: Kody Woodard

Topics covered

• women in ministry
• biblical interpretation
• Christian leadership
• Southern Baptist Convention
• expository teaching
• apologetics

Keywords

• women pastors
• Bible
• Kody Woodard
• Southern Baptist Convention
• 1 Timothy
• 1 Corinthians
• Christianity
• expository teaching
• apologetics

Sponsors

Elevated Faith

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Southern Baptist Convention, Renovation Church

Books & works: Bible, 1 Timothy, 1 Corinthians

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