Show Notes
Today Lauren Bowerman is chatting with Jen Oshman about what the Bible says about being a woman. Jen talks about God’s design and intent for women, his heart towards them, and the ways we see women dignified throughout Scripture. We hope this episode with Jen grows your love for Scripture and reminds you of the beauty of God’s intention in creating women and using women in his kingdom work. Find her newest book here.
04:57 – God's Original Design for Women
08:30 – How the Fall Affected Womanhood
14:56 – The Women of Scripture and Their Role in God's Mission
22:17 – Understanding Biblical Womanhood and Our Calling
25:35 – How Jesus Values and Dignifies Women
FULL SHOW NOTES
journeywomen.org/episode/being-a-woman
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Have you ever considered how Scripture speaks about women? How did hearing Jen’s exposition on women in Scripture impact how you view yourself as a woman?
How have you experienced the fall in ways that are specific to being a woman?
Do you feel cultural, societal, or spiritual pressure when it comes to your identity and worth as a woman? How so?
What passages, verses, or stories in Scripture help you to see your womanhood dignified? Consider memorizing or deeply studying one of those passages this week.
What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode?
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