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The Alabaster Jar

By: Dr. Lynn Cohick
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  • 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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  • Understanding Childhood In The Early Church

    Understanding Childhood In The Early Church
    May 20 2024
    In this conversation, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Kelly Dippolito discuss the view of childhood in the ancient world and how the gospel message shaped the idea of children and childhood. They explore the challenges of understanding children in the first century, including the lack of information and the differences in cultural assumptions. They highlight the importance of education in the early church and how it challenged the Roman status quo. The conversation also emphasizes the value of children and the need for their education and spiritual growth within the church.

    Key Takeaways:
    • The ancient world had a different view of childhood compared to modern Western society.
    • Children in the ancient world were expected to work and develop self-control from a young age.
    • Education was important in the early church and challenged the Roman status quo.
    • The church saw children as individuals with inherent value and offered them an eternal inheritance.
    • Children's ministry in the church is a form of theological education and should be valued and prioritized.

    Episode Breakdown:

    00:00 - Introduction and Focus of the Conversation
    05:25 - Understanding Childhood in the Ancient World
    15:51 - The Importance of Education in the Early Church
    36:15 - Children as Individuals with Inherent Value
    46:12 - The Significance of Children's Ministry

    Episode Resources:

    The Passion of Perpetua and Felicity

    Episode Sponsor:

    The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology. Learn more about The Center for Women in Leadership at: https://www.leadershipwithoutapology.org/.
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    42 mins
  • Rethinking God's Hardening Of Pharaoh's Heart | With Dr. Carmen Imes

    Rethinking God's Hardening Of Pharaoh's Heart | With Dr. Carmen Imes
    May 13 2024
    In this conversation, Dr. Carmen Imes joins Dr. Lynn Cohick to discuss the hardening of Pharaoh's heart in the book of Exodus, exploring the different Hebrew words used and their nuanced meanings. They highlight the idea that God is not overriding Pharaoh's free will, but rather strengthening his resolve to carry out his own desires. They also discuss the cultural context of ancient Egypt and the significance of the signs and wonders in the narrative.

    Key Takeaways:
    • The hardening of Pharaoh's heart in Exodus is not a violation of his free will, but rather a strengthening of his resolve to carry out his own desires.
    • The signs and wonders in Exodus gradually increase in intensity, giving Pharaoh numerous opportunities to repent and recognize Yahweh's superiority.
    • Pharaoh's obstinacy and refusal to listen to God ultimately lead to his own downfall and the suffering of his people.

    Episode Breakdown:

    4:13 - The Hardening of Pharaoh's Heart
    11:26 - The Gradual Intensification of Signs and Wonders
    20:05 - Pharaoh's Obstinate Refusal

    Episode Resources:

    Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters by Dr. Carmen Imes

    Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters by Dr. Carmen Imes

    NLT Every Woman’s Bible (Tyndale)

    Dr. Carmen Imes’ Torah Tuesday YouTube Series

    The Hardening of Pharaoh’s Heart In Its Literary and Cultural Contexts by Dr. Dorian G. Coover Cox

    Episode Sponsor:

    The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology. Learn more about The Center for Women in Leadership at https://www.leadershipwithoutapology.org/.
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    27 mins
  • Uncovering Women's Voices In Scripture: A Discussion On The Every Woman's Bible | With Dr. Carmen Imes

    Uncovering Women's Voices In Scripture: A Discussion On The Every Woman's Bible | With Dr. Carmen Imes
    May 6 2024
    In this conversation, Dr. Carmen Imes joins Dr. Lynn Cohick to discuss their involvement in creating a study Bible for women, addressing problematic passages, and answering objections to the Bible and Christianity. They explore the misconceptions surrounding the Proverbs 31 woman and the purity laws in Leviticus, providing insights into the cultural and historical context. They emphasize the importance of including women's voices and perspectives in teaching and preaching and the need for resources like the Every Woman's Bible to address women's questions and concerns. In this part of the conversation, Carmen Imes and Lynn discuss the concept of impurity in the Old Testament and how it relates to the bleeding woman in the New Testament. They also talk about the Every Woman's Bible and its accompanying app, Filament, which provides additional resources for studying the Bible.Key Takeaways: Creating study Bibles specifically for women allows for exploring passages that are problematic or misunderstood from a female perspective.The Proverbs 31 woman should not be seen as a checklist for women to aspire to but as a personification of wisdom in various domestic spheres.The purity laws in Leviticus were not meant to be oppressive or judgmental towards women but rather had to do with their role in childbirth and the potential for life.Including women's voices and perspectives in teaching and preaching is important for addressing women's questions and concerns.Jesus' ministry challenged and transcended the purity laws, offering a new understanding of purity and healing. The Old Testament addresses issues of impurity beyond menstruation, including long-term discharges and abnormal discharges in both men and women.The Every Woman's Bible is a study Bible that focuses on women's issues and questions. Its accompanying app provides additional resources. Episode Breakdown:00:00 - Introduction and Setting01:27 - Creating a Study Bible for Women06:02 - Understanding the Purity Laws in Leviticus10:25 - Including Women's Voices in Teaching and Preaching29:46 - Impurity in the Old Testament33:23 - The Every Woman's Bible Episode Resources: Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters by Dr. Carmen Imes Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters by Dr. Carmen Imes NLT Every Woman’s Bible (Tyndale) Dr. Carmen Imes’ Torah Tuesday YouTube Series The Filament App (Tyndale) Jesus and the Forces of Death: The Gospels' Portrayal of Ritual Impurity within First-Century Judaism by Dr. Matthew Thiessen Episode Sponsor: The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology. Learn more about The Center for Women in Leadership at: https://www.leadershipwithoutapology.org/.
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    36 mins
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