Michael S. HeiserThe Bible is clear that women followed Jesus—Joanna, wife of Chuza, Mary Magdalene, and Jesus’ mother are just a few. But did he have female apostles? Dr. Mike Heiser explores the answer in this article excerpted from his book I Dare You Not...
Logos StaffWhat does the Bible say about the value of women? Does it teach that women are as valuable as men—or does it portray them as somehow more flawed, more suspect, or weak and easily deceived? Explore those questions with bestselling author Elyse...
Nijay GuptaThe Pastoral Epistles have long been regarded as wise instruction for the benefit of the church. But in the last two centuries these texts have often been sidelined in the academy due to suspicions of pseudepigraphal (false) authorship and seemingly...
DidaktikosSue Edwards | Dallas Theological Seminary How you view women influences how you teach them. Paul uses familial language to describe Christian relationships, and I’ve found this imagery useful in creating a healthy classroom ethos where both women...
“What is Naomi worth? Count her sons. According to that cultural scorecard, Naomi is a zero. So is her barren daughter-in-law Ruth. But is that how God sees them?” In celebration of International Women’s Day, we bring you this excerpt...
Dominic SickichWomen in pastoral roles has been a massive topic of discussion in the Christian world for years. Right now on Christian Discourse, there’s a discussion happening on this particular topic. Christian Discourse user Patrick Fore frames the question:...
Di DinnisBeing a pastor's wife comes with its own unique set of challenges: You're expected to be a perfect wife and parent (even though you're only human). You're expected to model hospitality (even if you don't feel hospitable). You do a lot of behind-the...
Deni AvantBeginning with Proverbs 31, author and preacher Margaret English began began studying specific Scriptures regarding women. Ten years later, her journey into the Bible’s passages pertaining to women led her to write Removing the Veil: Revealing God’s...
What exactly is God asking when He indicates that women should be women of excellence? How can I love as Jesus loved? Does being a woman of faith mean I can’t ever have doubts? How can I have freedom when I’m constantly busy? Chances are most of us...
Ryan BurnsNow, some of you might read that and think, “that’s a stupid question.” And of the ones who think that, half of you think it is stupid for one reason and half think it is stupid for another. However, the fact is that whether the...