Some women are tall; some are short. Some have blue eyes, and some brown. Some women excel at art and music while others make medical breakthroughs that save lives and change the world. But, none of this defines a woman. A woman isn't even defined by long hair, or pronounced hips. A woman is a life-giver and a life-sustainer. Not just anyone can be a woman, or do the things a woman can do - only a woman can.

In this episode, that covers womanhood from all angles, Ciara and Jessi explore the controversy that has erupted over what should be a fairly straightforward question, with an uncomplicated answer. But, in a world that hates God, and all He has designed, even the most obvious and plain things need explaining.

While women each have many things unique and special in common with each other, how that commonality is expressed will look different for each of us. And to this point, Ciara and Jessi get a bit personal about future plans for their homes, their lives, and this podcast.

We hope you'll join us for this episode!

Show Notes:
Ep 39: Raising Girls https://www.buzzsprout.com/1538023/9555919-ep-39-raising-girls

Ep 38: Raising Boys https://www.buzzsprout.com/1538023/9516739-ep-38-raising-boys

Elisabeth Elliot: Let Me Be A Woman https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/let-me-be-woman

Wield the Sword: Biblical Manhood and Womanhood https://youtu.be/fAkyogF1Vsk

Desiring God: The Science of Male and Female https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/the-science-of-male-and-female

A Christian pastor set off a firestorm last week when he suggested believing women had no good reason to post immodest photos on the internet. It's no surprise the secular world went into a tailspin over such a thought, but to see Christian women link arms with the God-reviling culture was not as expected - or appropriate.

In this episode - the season 3 finale - Ciara and Jessi explain why they planned to take on this topic even before "Dear Brian" became a trending topic on Twitter, where clothing came from, who designed it, for what purpose, how we should view it and wear it, and why Christian woman should be celebrating how precious and sacred their bodies are, so much so, that they should be kept for our husband's eyes only.

Show Notes:
Christian Modesty and the Public Undressing of America by Jeff Pollard https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Modesty-Public-Undressing-America/dp/1929241348

The Closing of the American Mind: How Higher Education Has Failed Democracy and Impoverished the Souls of Today's Students  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003719GL8/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0

Desiring God: Modesty Misunderstood https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/modesty-misunderstood

Brian Sauve and Eric Conn: Why Should Christians Care About Modesty? https://ericconn.com/podcast/why-should-christians-care-about-modesty/

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At the request of a young listener looking for information to refute the claims of a high school science teacher, Ciara and Jessi explore the truth behind dominate theories including evolution and the Big Bang with special guest, and creation enthusiast, Ben Bridges.

Ben answers questions from how science and the Bible aren't incompatible, but work together to inform our understanding of life, how advancing science actually disproves long-standing theories about how life and the universe began, why the idea that the Earth is billions of years old should be rejected by Christians, and so many more.