Women Were Leading. The New Testament Shows it Clearly.

About this episode

This episode explores the role of women in leadership as depicted in the New Testament, challenging traditional assumptions and interpretations.

DISCLAIMER: When I recorded this episode, I had no idea it would be released during the same week the Southern Baptist Convention would once again be debating the role of women in church leadership. The timing makes this conversation especially relevant, but this episode was not created in response to current events. The views shared reflect my understanding of the New Testament and its first-century context. As with any discussion of Scripture, I encourage listeners to study the text for themselves and engage thoughtfully, whether they ultimately agree or disagree with my conclusions. Have you ever wondered what the New Testament really says about women in leadership? This episode dives into the overlooked stories of women who carried letters, taught apostles, and led early churches—roles that challenge many of today’s assumptions. The discussion explores how translation choices and church traditions have shifted the spotlight away from female leaders, even though their names and deeds are clearly documented in scripture. If you’re ready to question long-held beliefs and reexamine what the New Testament actually shows about women’s roles, this conversation is for you. "Using…

People in this episode

Host: Tim Winders

Topics covered

• women in leadership
• New Testament
• church traditions
• female leaders
• scripture interpretation
• Christianity

Keywords

• women leadership
• New Testament
• church
• scripture
• Christianity
• female leaders
• spiritual bullying

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Southern Baptist Convention

Books & works: New Testament

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