A Place Where Women Are Called

We would like to think that the church can be a safe space. Many want, and with good reason, call into question whether it can be such a place – a place that is safe. After all, its history is uneven. It has a history of the gifts and leadership of some being celebrated denying others. Such as women. This episode affirms there should be no gender bias in the church when it comes to recognizing the contributions and leadership of women in the church. Pastor John looks at some of the biblical texts and textual criticism and incorporates the work of Diana Butler Bass and her sermon “All The Marys”; the scholarship of Dr. Elizabeth Schrader in the Peter Enns’ podcast The Bible for Normal People; Louisa Woosley; Anna Carter Florence’s Preaching as Testimony.  Scripture: John 11 and Luke 10:38-52. Music provided by the Women’s Ensemble “We Will Rise Up Together.”