Women of the Bible in Context: Her God, Her Story, Her Voice
by Jessica LM Jenkins | We Who Thirst
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038 Daughters of Zelophehad: Five Women Who Changed Property Law
Apr 27, 2026
45m 46s
037 April Coffee Chat Bible Questions!
Apr 7, 2026
45m 59s
Mary Magdalene Was Not A Prostitute And The Bible Already Told Us So
Mar 10, 2026
43m 36s
Jesus had Female Disciples, and the Text Makes that Clear
Feb 24, 2026
46m 42s
034: Epstein and the Church's response to the Sexual Abuse Crisis
Feb 12, 2026
46m 15s
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| 4/27/26 |  038 Daughters of Zelophehad: Five Women Who Changed Property Law | Send us Fan Mail Five women approach Israel’s highest leaders with a simple question that turns into a nation-shaping legal reform: what happens to a household when a father dies with no sons? We walk through the daughters of Zelophehad in Numbers 27 and watch them bring a clear, courageous case to Moses, Eleazar, and the assembly. Then we slow down and read what God actually does with their request, because the ruling is bigger than a one-time exception. It becomes biblical inheritance law f... | 45m 46s | ||||||
| 4/7/26 |  037 April Coffee Chat Bible Questions! | Send us Fan Mail What do you do when someone’s theology has walls built around it, especially on women preaching and women in church leadership? I’m trying a looser “coffee chat” format and taking your real questions from Instagram DMs and my weekly AMA, answering candidly with the research background I already have and pointing you to better sources when I can. We start by naming the spectrum of complementarianism (hard, middle, soft) and why hard complementarians often won’t hear ega... | 45m 59s | ||||||
| 3/10/26 |  Mary Magdalene Was Not A Prostitute And The Bible Already Told Us So | Send us Fan Mail Forget the legend. Meet the woman the Gospels actually introduce: Mary Magdalene, a named disciple from Magdala who funds the mission, follows Jesus from Galilee to Jerusalem, stands at the cross, and becomes the first herald of the resurrection. With Rev. Dr. Jennifer McNutt, we unravel centuries of conflation and let Scripture lead the way back to clarity. We start by dismantling the most persistent myth: Mary as a penitent prostitute. Dr. McNutt walks us through how Weste... | 43m 36s | ||||||
| 2/24/26 |  Jesus had Female Disciples, and the Text Makes that Clear | Send us Fan Mail A simple question from a five-year-old—“Why didn’t Jesus have female disciples?”—opened a door we couldn’t close. We follow the text, not the artwork, and uncover a larger circle of disciples that includes women who learned at Jesus’ feet, funded His ministry, and stood fast when fear scattered others. The aim isn’t to add something modern to the Bible; it’s to remove what tradition and illustration have taken away. We start by clarifying language. Luke 6 shows Jesus calling... | 46m 42s | ||||||
| 2/12/26 |  034: Epstein and the Church's response to the Sexual Abuse Crisis | Send us Fan Mail (TW: Frank discussions of exploitation, sexual abuse, rape, and assault) The news feels like a gut punch, and yet the patterns are old: powerful people exploit the vulnerable, and too many institutions fall silent. We sit down with sexual health educator and Sex Ed Reclaimed founder Kristen to process the latest Epstein files and the wider sexual abuse crisis in churches and culture. Together we trace how objectification and porn create a pipeline to power-seeking behavior, w... | 46m 15s | ||||||
| 1/28/26 |  033 Bathsheba, Abishag, and a Kingdom On The Brink (1 Kings 1-2) | Send us Fan Mail The room is cold, the kingdom colder. David can’t keep warm, and the palace drafts Abishag the Shunammite to lie beside him—an ancient remedy that exposes a deeper crisis: a fading king, a fragile succession, and a court willing to spend a woman’s future to buy a few degrees of heat. From that stark image, we follow the threads of 1 Kings 1–2 as Bathsheba steps back into view, not as a pawn but as a strategist and mother who knows how to turn truth into action. We walk throu... | 1h 03m 25s | ||||||
| 1/7/26 |  032 Ingrid Faro on the Hidden Pillars Of Salvation History | Send us Fan Mail What if the Bible’s turning points hinge on women we were taught to ignore? We sit down with Dr. Ingrid Faro to follow a bright thread through Scripture—Eve’s resilient hope, Rahab’s audacious confession, Tamar’s righteous risk, Hannah’s prayerful courage, Bathsheba’s hard-won voice, and Jehosheba’s daring rescue—that together advances the story of salvation. Far from side characters, these women act as God’s agents at moments when everything could collapse. We begin with In... | 57m 43s | ||||||
| 12/16/25 |  031 Presence Over Power: The Nativity As God’s Answer To Trauma | Send us Fan Mail Advent isn’t a glossy postcard here; it’s a story told under the stare of a fortress and the echo of marching boots. We open the Nativity in the time of Herod and Rome, where fear, taxes, and crushed revolts shape daily life—and where lament becomes a holy practice of agreeing with God that the world is not as it should be. From Zechariah’s once‑in‑a‑lifetime temple moment to Mary’s dangerous “yes” in Galilee, we follow the threads of personal shame, public pressure, and prop... | 58m 14s | ||||||
| 12/3/25 |  030 Bathsheba, Power, And A Better Hermeneutic - Interview with Liz Daye | Send us Fan Mail Bathsheba’s story has been trimmed into a tidy cautionary tale for far too long. We open the text back up with hospital chaplain and theologian Liz Day to confront the real dynamics at work: power, consent, silence, and the cost borne by survivors when churches protect kings and blame women. Starting with how Bathsheba is framed from pulpits and commentaries, we unpack the myths—like “lust made him do it”—and trace how Scripture itself reads the moment through Torah ethics an... | 59m 10s | ||||||
| 11/19/25 |  029 Bathsheba: Her story is not adultery but abuse | Send us Fan Mail (TW: Rape, sexual assault, abuse of power, murder) Start with the text, and the story starts to sound very different. We walk through 2 Samuel 11–12 line by line and confront the hard truth: Bathsheba was not a seductress or a co-conspirator; she was a woman overpowered by a king who chose to abuse his authority. From ancient bathing practices to royal protocol, we dismantle common myths and show how the power gap makes consent impossible. The Hebrew details matter, and so do... | 1h 06m 21s | ||||||
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| 9/30/25 |  028 Naomi & Ruth: Civic Theology in Action (Ruth 4) | Send us Fan Mail What if Ruth isn’t a romance but a masterclass in covenant, courage, and community? We step into the city gate of Bethlehem and watch Boaz work redemption in public view—gathering elders, citing law, and taking a costly stand for Naomi and Ruth. From Leviticus 25 to leverite marriage, we break down how land, lineage, and law intertwine to protect the vulnerable, restore a household, and honor a lost name. The details matter: the sandal ritual, the witnesses, and the blessings... | 49m 43s | ||||||
| 9/9/25 |  027 Naomi & Ruth: Sexual Tension, Providence, and Choice (Ruth 3) | Send us Fan Mail Sexual tension crackles through the midnight air as Ruth uncovers Boaz's feet at the threshing floor. This pivotal chapter marks the moment when human agency takes center stage in what has thus far been a story of divine providence working mysteriously behind the scenes. After watching from the sidelines, Naomi awakens to her responsibility. The formerly bitter widow crafts a bold, risky plan that sends Ruth into a potentially compromising situation. The midnight encounter i... | 52m 48s | ||||||
| 8/26/25 |  026 Naomi & Ruth: When Trauma Meets Kindness (Ruth 2) | Send us Fan Mail When life collapses around us, where is God? The Book of Ruth offers a profound answer where divine providence operates not through dramatic miracles but through ordinary people reflecting God's character. Ruth's gleaning "coincidentally" brings her to Boaz's field – a moment that reveals how God orchestrates circumstances we might dismiss as chance. As Ruth demonstrates remarkable initiative in caring for her grieving mother-in-law Naomi, we witness the striking contrast be... | 1h 16m 22s | ||||||
| 8/12/25 |  025 Naomi & Ruth: Stumbling through Grief (Ruth 1:6-22) | Send us Fan Mail Grief can blind us to hope, pushing us to stumble forward without clear direction. In Ruth chapter 1, we witness the raw aftermath of devastating loss as Naomi returns to Bethlehem from Moab with nothing but bitterness and her foreign daughter-in-law by her side. This moving episode explores the heart-wrenching journey of two widows navigating an uncertain future together. Naomi, whose name means "Pleasant," insists on being called "Bitter" after losing her husband and both ... | 49m 08s | ||||||
| 7/29/25 |  024 Naomi & Ruth: When Everything Falls Apart (Ruth 1:1-5) | Send us Fan Mail What if everything you thought you knew about the book of Ruth was missing the heart of the story? Forget the Hallmark-style romance narrative—Ruth's story plunges us into a world of devastating loss, social vulnerability, and unexpected redemption. The true power of this ancient text lies in how it showcases God's compassion for the marginalized through ordinary people acting justly within divinely established systems. In this opening episode of our five-part Ruth series, ... | 34m 45s | ||||||
| 7/2/25 |  023 Tamar: Reclaiming Justice Against All Odds | Send us Fan Mail Genesis 38 introduces us to Tamar, a woman whose story has been tragically misrepresented throughout church history. Often labeled as "deceptive" and "sexually dubious," she's rarely given the dignity her narrative deserves. But what if everything we thought we knew about Tamar is wrong? Diving deep into ancient Near Eastern cultural context reveals a stunning truth: Tamar wasn't morally questionable—she was fighting for justice when every legitimate avenue was blocked. As a... | 1h 01m 16s | ||||||
| 5/22/25 |  022 What's up with that? Part 1: Understanding Biblical Law and Family Dynamics Across Time | Send us Fan Mail In this episode Jessica answers listener questions about ancient law and household dynamics. Delve into the fascinating world of ancient biblical marriage and family structures that challenge our modern assumptions. In this eye-opening episode, we explore how the concept of household—not the individual—formed the foundation of Old Testament society and shaped everything from inheritance laws to marriage practices. Have you ever wondered why biblical patriarchs had surr... | 36m 56s | ||||||
| 5/8/25 |  021 Jesus and the Syrophoenician woman who won a battle of wits (Matthew 15 & Mark 7) | Send us Fan Mail Have you ever stumbled over the passage where Jesus seemingly insults a desperate mother by calling her a "dog"? This moment in Matthew 15 has troubled readers for centuries—but what if everything we thought about this encounter is completely wrong? In this eye-opening exploration of the Canaanite/Syrophoenician woman, we unpack the rich cultural context that completely transforms our understanding of this interaction. Far from a momentary lapse into prejudice, Jesus orchest... | 50m 09s | ||||||
| 4/16/25 |  020 Interview with Joan Taylor: Boy Jesus in Trauma's Shadow | Send us Fan Mail What happened when a child from the line of David grew up watching cities burn under Roman occupation? Joan Taylor, Professor Emerita of Christian Origins and Second Temple Judaism at King's College London, transports us back to the traumatic world of Jesus' childhood that shaped his revolutionary message. Most of us picture Jesus growing up in peaceful Nazareth, but historical evidence reveals a radically different reality. Herod the Great had massacred men from Bethlehem b... | 52m 50s | ||||||
| 4/2/25 |  019 The Wisdom and Beauty of Proverbs 31: Final Reflections | Send us Fan Mail The Proverbs 31 woman isn't following a checklist but building a lifetime resume that encompasses community service, wisdom, and beauty that deepens with age. • Proverbs 31 shows a cumulative picture of a woman's life accomplishments, not daily expectations • God delights in all types of women—both gentle homemakers and driven entrepreneurs • The Woman of Valor has a community mindset, personally engaging with the poor and needy • Only one verse mentions her children, challe... | 1h 12m 09s | ||||||
| 3/5/25 |  018 Interview with Laurie Krieg: Navigating Sexuality in a Christ-Centered Way | Send us Fan Mail We explore the profound intersection of sexuality and faith with our guest, Laurie Krieg, whose transformative journey into ministry provides vital insights. Laurie's mission is equipping parents and individuals on navigating sexuality within a gospel-centered framework. - Lori shares her story of personal struggle and the need for deeper understanding - Understanding sexual brokenness and its impact on faith - Insights into parenting and preparing kids for... | 39m 22s | ||||||
| 2/17/25 |  017 Proverbs 31: Rest and Balance | Send us Fan Mail Exploring rest through the lens of Proverbs 31 uncovers a refreshing perspective on productivity and its impact on women’s lives. This episode emphasizes the importance of taking time off, grounding the discussion in historical context, and challenging the cultural narratives around women's work. • Discussion on exhaustion and shared motherhood experiences • Connection between Proverbs 31 and societal demands on women • Cultural perceptions of diligence lin... | 51m 31s | ||||||
| 2/4/25 |  016 Proverbs 31: Her Businesses | Send us Fan Mail The episode delves into the life of the Proverbs 31 woman, emphasizing her dual successes in textile production and vineyard management, showcasing the importance of women's creativity and labor in both domestic and economic spheres. By challenging traditional gender roles, the discussion highlights that God delights in women utilizing their passions, skills, and independence for the glory of their families and communities. • Cultural teachings on women's roles in soci... | 59m 03s | ||||||
| 1/22/25 |  015: Proverbs 31 & Homemaking | Send us Fan Mail This episode dives into God's heart for women, juxtaposing traditional views of homemaking with modern perspectives drawn from cultural variances and biblical teachings. Discussing the Proverbs 31 woman, the hosts emphasize the significance of collaboration, community, and the recognition of women's roles not limited to homemaking alone. • Exploring historical and cultural contexts around homemaking • Survey results reveal women's feelings of inadequacy and guilt ... | 1h 04m 28s | ||||||
| 12/17/24 |  014 Historical Context of the Nativity: Part 2 | Send us Fan Mail What if the nativity story isn't quite what we've always imagined? Join us as we challenge age-old perceptions about the birth of Jesus. We'll explore intriguing historical contexts and cultural nuances that shed new light on this pivotal biblical event. From the misinterpretations of Greek words and the true nature of Joseph and Mary's relationship to the societal roles of shepherds, we'll provide a fresh perspective on the nativity narrative that goes beyond the simplicity ... | 42m 15s | ||||||
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