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S5 E48 | Choosing The Good: Rethinking Mary and Martha
Season 5
Episode 48
Published 1 year, 3 months ago
Description
In this conversation, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Kelly Dippolito dive deep into the familiar story of Mary and Martha, challenging traditional interpretations and revealing a powerful narrative of discipleship. This episode unpacks Luke 10:38-42 with fresh eyes, exploring how Jesus treated women as equal learners and ministers in his community. They also cover the rich context of Jesus's traveling group, the meaning of true hospitality, and how Mary's choice to sit and learn represents a radical moment of spiritual equality.
Resources Mentioned:
The Visual Museum of Women in Christianity
Interpreting Jesus by Dale C. Allison Jr.
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.
Resources Mentioned:
The Visual Museum of Women in Christianity
Interpreting Jesus by Dale C. Allison Jr.
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.