Need To Know | Episode 8 | Julie Faith Parker & Anita Giardina Lee

We’re back with Episode 8 of the Need to Know season, digging deeper into the women who are overlooked in church history, especially the time of the Patriarchs and the Early Church. Our guests are Julie Faith Parker, and Anita Giardina Lee, both contributors to Need To Know, the book. They share about the historical contributions of women, the importance of rediscovering their stories, and how these narratives can reshape the future of the church. We emphasize the need for the inclusion of women’s voices and the power of all marginalized voices being welcomed in redefining discipleship and church leadership in this next era of the church. You’ll also hear of groundbreaking new research into Mary Magdalene, and what that means for our imagination of the apostles.Show NotesLink to order the book: Need to Know: Empowering Female Leadership and Why It’s Essential for the Future of the ChurchReImagine by WomenCoAll women mentioned in the Bible: womeninthebible.orgkeywords women in ministry, discipleship, early church, genealogy of Jesus, marginalized voices, church history, women leaders, faith, theology, church reimaginingtakeaways* Women have been active in ministry as long as men.* Rediscovering women's roles in the early church is crucial.* Discipleship examples from women in the Bible are abundant.* The domestic sphere was central to early church leadership.* Jesus' genealogy includes radical figures like Tamar and Rahab.* The erasure of women's stories in church history is problematic.* We must reclaim the narratives of our foremothers.* Marginalized voices should be at the center of church discussions.* This generation can build on the legacy of women in faith.* Reimagining the church involves acknowledging and including diverse voices.Chapters00:00 Introduction: Need to Know01:15 Julie's Chapter: Addressing the Abuse of Women in the Bible09:08 Anita's Chapter: The Erasure of Women in Church History10:42 The Early Church and the Domestic Sphere12:36 The Church's Reinvention Every 500 Years15:17 The Power of Hospitality and Relationships in the Church24:02 The Importance of Telling Women's Stories in the Bible26:21 The Bible as a Catalyst for Deeper Thinking and Change29:53 Rediscovering the Stories of Women in the Church31:26 Challenging the Erasure of Women's Contributions32:36 The Potential of Embracing Women's History34:44 Empowering Women to Speak and Lead37:58 The Consequences of Treating Women Badly42:38 Reimagining the Church: Embracing Inclusivity and Equity44:26 Women Leading the Reimagination of the Church49:56 Mary the Tower: A Prominent Apostolic Witness52:13 God's Design for the Church Get full access to Right Side Up: Danielle Strickland at daniellestrickland.substack.com/subscribe