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Denny Burk joins Alisa Childers to discuss the complexities of complementarianism and women's roles in ministry within evangelicalism.

Was Phoebe the first female preacher? Was Junia an apostle? Can women preach, teach, or host Christian podcasts? These questions are fueling some of the biggest debates in evangelicalism today. In this episode, Denny Burk joins me to separate biblical complementarianism from the caricatures. We tackle the Al Mohler controversy, the real meaning of 1 Timothy 2, whether Phoebe preached Romans, whether Junia was an apostle, and how Christians should think about women in ministry without going beyond—or falling short of—what Scripture teaches. ----------------------------------------------------------------- This video is sponsored by: WE HEART NUTRITION From Our Family to Yours, Whole Supplements for Every Age and Stage. Go to http://www.weheartnutrition.com for more information. Use my code: ALISA AMBASSADORS FOR BIBLICAL JUSTICE Equipping Christians to live out their faith with courage, conviction, and compassion - tackling today's cultural challenges through a distinctly biblical lens. Go to www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/ambassador for more information. Mention Alisa’s podcast on your application for 15% off your tuition. RANGE LEATHER American-Made Craftsmanship from Wyoming Go…

People in this episode

Host: Alisa Childers

Guest: Denny Burk

Topics covered

• complementarianism
• women in ministry
• evangelical debates
• biblical interpretation
• gender roles
• Christian podcasts

Keywords

• complementarianism
• women preaching
• Phoebe
• Junia
• 1 Timothy 2
• Al Mohler controversy
• evangelicalism

Sponsors

WE HEART NUTRITION, AMBASSADORS FOR BIBLICAL JUSTICE, RANGE LEATHER

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