S4 E35 | Phoebe, Priscilla & Junia - The Powerful Women Of Romans 16 (Women In Ministry Series)
Jul 8, 2024 ·
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In this episode of the Alabaster Jar, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Kelly Dippolito discuss the stories of Phoebe, Priscilla, and Junia, mentioned in Romans 16. They emphasize the importance of...
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In this episode of the Alabaster Jar, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Kelly Dippolito discuss the stories of Phoebe, Priscilla, and Junia, mentioned in Romans 16. They emphasize the importance of hermeneutics, the art and science of interpreting the Bible, and its ethical ramifications. Dr. Cohick also explores the narratives behind these names and highlights the biases and prejudices that can influence our understanding of leadership roles in the church. She also delves into the significance of Phoebe as a courier of the Book of Romans and the role of Priscilla and Aquila as coworkers of Paul. The episode concludes with a discussion of Junia and the debate surrounding her status as an apostle.
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Episode Resources:
The Visual Museum of Women in Christianity
Episode Sponsor:
The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology. Learn more about The Center for Women in Leadership at https://www.leadershipwithoutapology.org/.
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Key Takeaways:
- Hermeneutics is the art and science of interpreting the Bible and has ethical ramifications.
- The narratives behind the names in Romans 16 provide valuable insights into the lives and roles of women in the early church.
- Phoebe served as a courier of the Book of Romans and was highly regarded by Paul.
- Priscilla and Aquila were Paul's coworkers. They risked their lives for him, and Priscilla was also known for her teaching.
- Junia is mentioned as an outstanding apostle, highlighting the debate surrounding women in leadership roles in the church.
Episode Resources:
The Visual Museum of Women in Christianity
Episode Sponsor:
The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology. Learn more about The Center for Women in Leadership at https://www.leadershipwithoutapology.org/.
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| Author | CWL |
| Organization | Lynn Cohick |
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