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131: Exploring Women's Historical Roles in Ministry. Guest: Dr. Beth Allison Barr

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Dr. Beth Allison Barr joins Amy Fritz to talk about the how women's roles in church ministry have changed throughout history.

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In this episode we:

  • Dive into the origins and unexpected reactions to Barr's previous work, "The Making of Biblical Womanhood."

  • Explore how Barr's experiences as both a historian and pastor's wife influenced her latest work.

  • Unpack the historical context of ordination and the roles women played in early church leadership.

  • Reveal how cultural forces and economics, rather than biblical mandates, have historically dictated views on women's roles.

  • Discuss the Southern Baptist Convention's shifting stance on women's ordination in response to social and cultural changes.

  • Shine a light on current issues within the SBC, including the connection between power dynamics and handling of abuse cases.

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Dr. Beth Allison Barr joins Amy Fritz to talk about the how women's roles in church ministry have changed throughout history.

Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com

In this episode we:

  • Dive into the origins and unexpected reactions to Barr's previous work, "The Making of Biblical Womanhood."

  • Explore how Barr's experiences as both a historian and pastor's wife influenced her latest work.

  • Unpack the historical context of ordination and the roles women played in early church leadership.

  • Reveal how cultural forces and economics, rather than biblical mandates, have historically dictated views on women's roles.

  • Discuss the Southern Baptist Convention's shifting stance on women's ordination in response to social and cultural changes.

  • Shine a light on current issues within the SBC, including the connection between power dynamics and handling of abuse cases.

Featured Guest

Resources mentioned

Tell Your Friends!

If you loved this episode, leave us a review on your favorite podcast app and share it with a friend. Tag us if you share it on social media.

Follow Untangled Faith wherever you listen to podcasts

Follow on Apple podcasts

Subscribe on YouTube

Follow on Spotify

Follow on Podcast Addict

Want to share your thoughts with us or talk about partnering with the show?

Email: [email protected]

Follow me on Instagram

Follow me on Threads

Follow me on BlueSky

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