On our fifth and final episode of the Women of Advent, we're talking all things Mary, Mother of Jesus. Mary has captivated followers of Jesus since the beginning as an exemplar of faith, a holy dwelling place, and the mother of God. We talk all

Bathsheba: Filling In the Gaps

Dec 17th, 2020 1h

In our fourth episode, we're looking at a woman who is technically not named in Matthew's genealogy. Nevertheless, she shows up in a parenthetical reference as "the wife of Uriah." Bathsheba's story is filled with violence, death, and grief. Ye

Ruth: Ruminating on Righteousness

Dec 8th, 2020 55m 22s

Our third episode focuses on Ruth. The Book of Ruth is one of only two books named after a woman in our bible, and a hopeful, positive glow illuminates the text from (almost) the very beginning. We dive into Ruth's narrative and discuss how she

Rahab: A Complicated Woman

Dec 1st, 2020 56m 15s

On our second episode, we explore the life and legacy of Rahab. While most people know Rahab as "that prostitute who God redeemed," she is MUCH more than that. Rahab exemplifies faithfulness toward God, compassion for the stranger, and cleverne

Tamar: Lifting the Veil

Nov 23rd, 2020 50m 59s

Welcome to our FIRST episode! Today we're exploring Tamar, an important character in the book of Genesis who takes it upon herself to get what she's owed - even when abandoned by the rest of her community. Tamar's story invites us to consider o

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