The Alabaster Jar

The Alabaster Jar Podcast is a weekly conversation that takes on current issues impacting women at the intersection of faith, theology, and ministry. Dr. Lynn Cohick, Kelly Dippolito, and Sareen Musselman pour out their wisdom from years in ministry and academia to inspire women to continue advancing God’s mission in the world.

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S1 E11 | Carmen Joy Imes | Why the Old Testament Still Matters

Old Testament scholar Carmen Joy Imes shares why she works so hard to take the valuable insights from the best of Old Testament study to help God’s people today. Join this fun conversation with Carmen, Lynn, and Ingrid as they explore everything from praying the Psalms, bearing God’s name as His people, and the implication of being created with God’s image. It often gets missed, but the Old Testament has an empowering message for women to play a significant and active role in God’s saving work a...

Jun 15, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 11

S1 E10 | Holly Beers | Week In the Life of a Greco-Roman Woman

In first-century Ephesus, life is not easy for women. A young wife meets her daily struggles with equanimity and courage. She holds poverty and hunger at bay, fights to keep her child healthy and strong, and navigates the unpredictability of her husband's temperament. But into the midst of her daily fears and worries, a new hope appears: a teaching that challenges her society's most basic assumption. Join Lynn Cohick as she explores with Holly Beers the reality of the Roman world for a woman and...

Jun 08, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 10

S1 E9 | Mary Demuth | We Too: How the Church Can Respond Redemptively to the Sexual Abuse Crisis

In the throes of the #MeToo movement, our response as Christians is vital. God beckons us to be good Samaritans to those facing trauma and brokenness in the aftermath of abuse and provide safe spaces to heal. Lynn Cohick and Ingrid Farro explore with Mary DeMuth how to foster a culture of honesty and listening and calls on the church to enter the places where people are hurting. In the circle of that kind of empathetic #WeToo community, the church must become what it’s meant to be—a place of jus...

May 31, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 9

S1 E8 | Catherine McDowell | The Image of God in the Garden of Eden

What's the big deal about being created in God's image? Hint, it's way more than describing how humans were to live. It defines God's expected relationship with God's family. Lynn Cohick and Ingrid Farro with Catherine McDowell explore the powerful depths of the way the ancient world understood idols. The ways these idols were created have significant insight to inform the image of God placed within humans. Purchase Dr. McDowell's book here - http://bit.ly/AJPodcast_CatherineMcDowell

May 25, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 8

S1 E7 | Beth Allison Barr | The Making of Biblical Womanhood

The belief that God designed women to be submissive wives, virtuous mothers, and joyful homemakers pervade North American Christianity. From choices about careers to roles in local churches to relationship dynamics, this belief shapes the everyday lives of evangelical women. Yet biblical womanhood isn't biblical, suggests Beth Allison Barr. Join Lynn Cohick and Beth Allison Barr as they unpack how it arose from a series of clearly definable historical moments. Purchase a copy of Beth Allison Bar...

May 18, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 7

S1 E6 | Leanne M. Dzubinski, Anneke H. Stasson | Women in the Mission of the Church

Women have been central to the work of Christian ministry from the time of Jesus to the twenty-first century. Yet the story of Christianity is too often told as a story of men. Lynn Cohick, Leanne M. Dzubinski & Anneke H. Stasson explore their favorite stories from the women they included in their book. History is clear that women have played an integral role in the mission of the church. These women have overcome obstacles to their ministries and have transformed cultural constraints to spr...

May 11, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 6

S1 E5 | Kate Coleman | 7 Deadly Sins of Women in Leadership

God is placing women in strategic positions of influence and leadership within the church, public, corporate, charity, and voluntary sectors, in unprecedented numbers. Women are called to flourish in these areas. However, there are significant external and internal issues that hinder women in leadership in unique ways. Lynn Cohick and Kate Coleman investigate how women can avoid the most dangerous behaviors that undermine the leadership God desires women to embrace. Purchase your copy of Kate Co...

May 04, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 5

S1 E4 | Ingrid Faro, Beth Felker Jones | Why The Alabaster Jar

The scene in the Gospels of Mary anointing Jesus is key to understanding what it means to be a disciple. It flips gender stereotypes, perceived faithfulness to Jesus, and the values of the world on their head. Lynn Cohick, Ingrid Faro, and Beth Felker Jones unpack why this story represents the title of the podcast and how it invites women to follow Jesus today. Check out Beth Felker Jones' book here - http://bit.ly/PandemicPrayersBook

Apr 27, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 4

S1 E3 | Karin Stetina | How to Read Theology For All It's Worth

Many Christians avoid reading theology for fear they won't understand it or out of a misconception that it's only meant for the academic elite. Lynn Cohick and Karin Spiecker Stetina shed light on how to gain greater context on theology to make it more accessible. Everyone has the ability to take steps toward growing in our ability to be good students. Purchase Karin’s Book on Reading Theology for All it’s Worth - http://bit.ly/AJPodcast_KarinSpieckerStetina

Apr 20, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 3

S1 E2 | Jeannine Brown | Scripture as Communication

Engaging with the Bible is engaging with a conversation with God. Lynn Cohick and Jeannine Brown help us navigate how to engage well in this conversation. Conversations with God empower the underprivileged and always champions a multitude of voices. Learn more about Jeannnine's work here - http://bit.ly/AJPodcast_JeannineKBrown

Apr 20, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 2

S1 E1 | Welcome to the Alabaster Jar Podcast

Welcome to the Alabaster Jar! The Alabaster Jar Podcast is a weekly conversation that takes on current issues impacting women at the intersection of faith, theology, and ministry. In our first ever episode you will get the chance to get to know Dr. Lynn Cohick, Dr. Ingrid Faro, and Dr. Beth Felker-Jones. There are some exciting things in store for the Alabaster Jar Podcast and we look forward to having you on the journey!

Apr 19, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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