The Women's Hope Podcast - podcast cover

The Women's Hope Podcast

Kimberly Cummings and Dr. Shelbi Cullen
Join Dr. Shelbi Cullen and Kimberly Cummings as they bring hope and encouragement through 25 years of combined experience in biblical discipleship and counseling as ACBC counselors. Shelbi and Kimberly provide biblical and practical wisdom by coming alongside women with the teaching and resources necessary to grow in the grace and the knowledge of their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Last refreshed:
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

Ep. 109: Teaching What is Good Part 1 - The Mature Woman

Viewers have been writing in with questions about women's discipleship, and Shelbi and Kimberly have decided to start a new series on the topic out of Titus 2:3-5. They begin this week by exploring this foundational passage and the portrait it paints of the spiritually mature woman.

Oct 29, 202039 min

Ep. 108: Delighting in Doctrine

Shelbi and Kimberly interview special guest Rebecca Stark, longtime blogger and author of the theological book series, The Good Portion. Rebecca shares about her passion for doctrine and talks about the common hurdles that women face when it comes to studying theology.

Oct 15, 202030 min

Ep. 107: Bringing Clarity to Complementarianism Part 4 - Complementarianism: The Myths and Misrepresentations.

In the final episode of their series on Complementarianism, Shelbi and Kimberly address common myths about the Complementarian view. Special guest Jenna poses these four questions: Do all women need to submit to all men? Can a true Complementarian never work outside of the home? Doesn’t Complementarianism lead to abuse? And finally, are women not allowed to speak at all during a worship service?

Oct 01, 202054 min

Ep. 105: Bringing Clarity to Complementarianism Part 2 - Egalitarianism

The divide between Egalitarianism and Complementarianism comes down to one thing: hermeneutics. This week, Shelbi and Kimberly explore the historical and interpretive roots of Egalitarianism in the church. What texts do Egalitarians appeal to, and how do Complementarians read them differently?

Sep 03, 202036 min

Ep. 104: Bringing Clarity to Complementarianism Part 1 - Feminism

A couple books published in 2020 have ignited a new wave of conversations about feminism within the church. In part one of their new series about Complementarianism, Kimberly and Shelbi look at the history of feminism’s impact on the church—the good, the bad, and the ugly!

Aug 20, 202045 min

Ep. 103: What About Me? Part 4

Are you looking at self-care biblically or selfishly? Join Shelbi and Kimberly as they wrap up their series on self-image, and self-esteem, and identity with this practical and biblical look at the hot topic of self-care!

Aug 06, 202043 min

Ep. 102: What About Me? Part 3

Join Shelbi and Kimberly for a four-part series on self: self-image, self-esteem, identity, and self-care. How we view God and the truths of Scripture will determine how we view ourselves.

Jul 23, 202032 min

Special Episode: Defending Biblical Counseling from False Characterizations

Occasionally, well meaning people falsely characterize the Biblical Counseling movement. Is Biblical Counseling really a form of works righteousness or overly simplistic? Do counselors think every counseling situation is rooted in personal sin for them to expose? Dr. John Street joins Dr. Shelbi Cullen and Kimberly Cummings to discuss as well as defend Biblical Counseling from these and other misrepresentations.

Jul 09, 20201 hr 3 min

Ep. 101: What About Me? Part 2

Join Shelbi and Kimberly for a four-part series on self: self-image, self-esteem, identity, and self-care. How we view God and the truths of Scripture will determine how we view ourselves.

Jun 25, 202038 min

Ep. 100: What About Me? Part 1

Join Shelbi and Kimberly for a four-part series on self: self-image, self-esteem, identity, and self-care. How we view God and the truths of Scripture will determine how we view ourselves.

May 12, 202031 min

Ep. 99: Myths About Biblical Discipleship

On today’s Women’s Hope show, Kimberly Cummings and Dr. Shelbi Cullen consider nine myths about biblical discipleship and provide nine helpful remedies to solve these myths from the Word of God. What you’ll hear in this episode * Every moment belongs to God (therefore every moment is holy), and He gives each moment to us as a gift. * Make yourself available to the Lord, staying alert to His Spirit as He brings people across your path. * Look around you and reach out to newer people in your churc...

Nov 20, 201935 min

Ep. 98: John Street– Biblical Discipleship Within the Local Church

On today’s Women Hope show, Kimberly Cummings and Dr. Shelbi Cullen interview Dr. John Street on hermeneutics, ministering the Word of God to people, and what biblical discipleship is and is not and the importance of this ministry to the local church. What you’ll hear in this episode * The importance of hermeneutics in biblical discipleship. * What expository soul care is and why it’s important. * The importance of understanding hermeneutics and ministering the Word of God to people. * Why bibli...

Nov 06, 201927 min

Ep 97: Getting to the Heart of Biblical Discipleship Part 4

On today’s Women Hope show, Kimberly Cummings and Dr. Shelbi Cullen conclude their four-part discipleship series titled “Getting to the Heart of Biblical Discipleship,” consider the importance of building relationships grounded in the Word and how to grow in practical godliness in the Christian life. What you’ll hear in this episode * Why good listening asks perceptive, open-ended questions that don’t tee up yes or no answers but gently peels the onion and probes beneath the surface. * How to li...

Oct 23, 201940 min

Ep 96: Getting to the Heart of Biblical Discipleship Part 3

On today’s Women Hope show, Kimberly Cummings and Dr. Shelbi Cullen continue their four-part discipleship series titled “Getting to the Heart of Biblical Discipleship,” considering the place of the Word of God in discipleship and repentance and confession of sin in the life of the Christian. What you’ll hear in this episode * The danger of psychology and it’s methodologies and biblical discipleship. * The depravity of man and biblical discipleship. * Repentance, confession of sin, and keeping sh...

Oct 16, 201929 min

Ep 95: Getting to the Heart of Biblical Discipleship Part 2

On today’s Women’s Hope show, Kimberly Cummings and Dr. Shelbi Cullen continue their four-part discipleship series titled “Getting to the Heart of Biblical Discipleship” considering the subject of biblical wisdom and where to turn for help when trials come into our lives. What you’ll hear in this episode * The Bible warns us about worldly wisdom as it opposes Godly wisdom. * Defining psychology and it’s meaning in light of a biblical worldview. * Where to turn to for help when trials come into o...

Oct 09, 201915 min

Ep 94: Getting to the Heart of Biblical Discipleship Part 1

On today’s Women’s Hope show, Kimberly Cummings and Dr. Shelbi Cullen begin a four-part discipleship series titled “Getting to the Heart of Biblical Discipleship” considering the Scripture’s role and the Holy Spirit’s role in growing the people of God in the grace of God. What you’ll hear in this episode * How biblical discipleship walks alongside other women. * How biblical discipleship responds when women think the problems of life are helpless or the issue is with someone else. * The Scriptur...

Oct 02, 201918 min

Ep 93: Women’s Hope Podcast Returns!

On today’s Women Hope show, Kimberly Cummings interviews Dr. Shelbi Cullen about her background and ministry as a biblical counselor, her heart for biblical discipleship and her observations about women’s discipleship, and the best advice she has ever gotten from an older woman. What you’ll hear in this episode * Shelbi’s background as a biblical counselor. * Shelbi’s ministry at ACBC, Masters University, and Grace Community Church. * Shelbi’s heart for biblical discipleship for women. * Observa...

Sep 25, 201936 min

Ep. 89: Susie with Ray Rhodes

We had the pleasure of chatting with Ray Rhodes about his new book Susie: The Life and Legacy of Susannah Spurgeon. This new full-length biography of such a remarkable woman will bless and encourage you. Ray has written Susie in such a captivating way that you will walk away from this book like you’ve gotten to know a dear friend intimately.

Sep 12, 201833 min

Ep. 88: The Gospel Comes with a House Key with Rosaria Butterfield | Relate Series No. 12

Rosaria Butterfield gave us the immense pleasure of talking with her about her new book The Gospel Comes with a House Key. In her newest release from Crossway Books, Rosaria challenges readers to practice what she describes as radically ordinary hospitality. Is your home a place of solace for the weary and worn to find rest and meet the Savior? God never gets the address wrong; He put you where you are for a reason. Are you serving Him well?

Jun 27, 201842 min

Ep. 87: Family Discipleship with Little Pilgrims Theology | Relate Series No. 11

Do you long for a thriving family discipleship time, but don't know where to start? Or maybe you have an established routine but are looking for some fresh ideas to use with your family. Brandon and Jeannette Mills have created Little Pilgrims Theology, an app-driven theology training for your entire family. Listen as we discuss the importance of training your children in a sound understanding of theology.

Jun 20, 201840 min

Ep. 83: The Real Root of Racism with Darrell Harrison | Relate Series No. 7

Is racism a societal problem that needs to be fixed, or is there a deeper root to address? How can the Gospel equalize our efforts in the area of race? Darrell Harrison joins us to share his thoughts on how the evangelical church is handling the subject of racism from a wholly biblical perspective. Scripture References and Other Resources Mark 7:15 1 Corinthians 4:7 Acts 17:26 Luke 6:46 Revelation 7:9 Exodus 3 Ecclesiastes 7:14 2 Peter 3:13 Go to womenshopeproject.com/podcast for a fully linked ...

May 23, 201848 min

Ep. 80: Gospel Hope for the Post-Abortive Woman with Julie Ganschow | Relate Series No. 4

Can the church both uphold the sanctity of life and mourn with the post-abortive woman? Are the two positions mutually exclusive or is there an opportunity to minister the Gospel within the aftermath of an abortion? Julie Ganschow joins us today to discuss the help, healing, and hope the church can offer through the power of the Gospel to post-abortive women.

May 02, 201829 min

Ep. 79: One-on-One Discipleship With David Cummings | Relate Series No. 3

The local church body is a gift from the Lord to every believer as a means of grace. True discipleship is best experienced within its context. Through the covenant community ministering to each other one-on-one, we find true fellowship and enjoy much spiritual growth together. Pastor David Cummings joins us on this episode to give a pastoral perspective on what "one-anothering" should look like within the life of the local church.

Apr 25, 201839 min

Ep. 78: Domestic Abuse with Chris Moles | Relate Series No. 2

How can the church do a better job of supporting women in domestic abuse environments? Admittedly, we fail women in our church communities far too often. What is a biblical definition of domestic abuse? Chris Moles joins us today to help us better understand domestic abuse and how to help those suffering from it.

Apr 18, 201840 min

Ep 56: Nate Pickowicz – Why We’re Protestant

Nate Pickowicz joins us to discuss his new book "Why We're Protestant." How do you discern true vs. false Christianity? In the days of the Protestant Reformation, the core tenets of the faith were strenuously examined. In the end, the Reformers maintained that at the heart of the Christian faith stood five main credos: sola Scriptura, sola gratia, sola fide, solus Christus, and soli Deo gloria. This book examines these five "solas" and makes a definitive case for why we're Protestant.

Sep 13, 201738 min

Ep. 54: Marci Ferrell on Loving Our Husbands

Marci Ferrell of Thankful Homemaker joins us to discuss how to love our husbands better. As wives, we tend to be good at sacrificial love, but how are we doing at the tender, affectionate phileo kind of love in our marriages? How can you bring honor to the Gospel as a wife?

Aug 30, 201736 min

Ep. 53: Jess Pickowicz on Superstitions We Believe

Jess Pickowicz joins us for her very first podcast interview and she's just as awesome as you had hoped. We talk about everything from superstitions and MC Hammer pants to syncretism and sneezing. Listen all the way to the end for a special treat from Jess. (Did you know she's originally from Boston?...Don't miss it!)

Aug 23, 201748 min

Ep 43: Susan Heck – The Liberating Gospel

Author, speaker, Biblical counselor, and She Disciples ministry partner, Susan Heck, has a new booklet that discusses the liberating power of the Gospel. Listen as we chat with her about effectively sharing the liberating Gospel with our friends and family.

Dec 21, 201639 min
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android