CBE Denver's Mutuality Minded

In this podcast Sandy Pepe shares her story about discerning God’s call as a woman in ministry. After moving from New York to Denver to attend Denver Seminary, she found a church that not only allows, but promotes and celebrates woman in all facets of ministry. She is currently an Intern at Centennial Covenant Church working with the Young Adult Ministry and is also deeply engaged in church commun...

In this episode you will be enlightened and enriched by listening to Douglas Groothuis, Ph. D., Distinguished University Research Professor of Apologetics and Christian Worldview at Cornerstone University and Seminary. Doug is the author of twenty books, including "Beyond the Wager: The Christian Brilliance of Blaise Pascal" (InterVarsity, April 2024), "World Religions in Seven Sentences," "Fire i...

In his episode, we are joined by Dan Elliott of South Fellowship Church here in Denver. Dan has served as one of the pastors at South for over 20 years in a wide range of roles and responsibilities, and currently oversees Community Care. He was also part of the elder board during South’s intentional season of discernment around a biblical response to women in ministry. Today, we’ll hear about that...

In this episode, some of the CBE Denver Team will be discussing Terran Williams’s book "How God Sees Women: The End of Patriarchy." In this book the author offers a robust overview of mutuality. Beginning with the beliefs in and around the early Church, he gives some context for the current theological landscape and then talks about women in the Old and New Testaments, the early church, and modern...

In this episode, we will be engaging in a conversation about hermeneutics and mutuality, in Dr Knut Heim’s newly released book, A Hermeneutic of Imagination: Unlocking Scripture’s Full Potential. Joining us is Rev. Dr. Knut Heim. Dr. Heim has been a Professor in Old Testament at Denver Seminary since 2016. He is an ordained minister in the Methodist Church of the United Kingdom and has also worked...

In this episode, we’ll be talking with Mary Hanson, author of The New Perspective on Mary and Martha and Bold Girls Speak: Girls of the Bible Come Alive Today. In this discussion, Mary shares her fascinating journey as a woman who was not “given a voice” in the hierarchal and patriarchal churches in which she was raised, but through persistence and study unearthed the biblical truth of Mutuality i...

In this episode, we will be engaging in a conversation about mutuality, specifically, the need to engage in dignified dialogue about this contentious issue. Joining us is Reverend Lauren Parliament. Lauren is the Minister to Future Leaders and Discipleship for the American Baptist Churches of the Rocky Mountains, where she works with youth, youth leaders, and others to develop the potential of fut...

In this episode, we will be engaging in a conversation about mutuality in marriage and ministry. Joining us is Kyle Sutton. Kyle has a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Colorado Christian University and a Graduate Certificate in Theology from Denver Seminary. He served in the U.S. Army from 1988 to 1999 where he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal along with other awards and achi...

In this episode, we will be engaging in a conversation about mutuality, specifically how mutuality supports our spiritual formation. Joining us is Yvonne Biel. She is a former missionary teacher, young adult pastor, and Formation Pastor in Denver and graduate of Denver Seminary. She presently works as a spiritual director with a small ministry team in the Denver area called Chronic Hope and Healin...

Today we talk with Dr. Richard Hess, an esteemed Old Testament scholar as he shares his journey from a hierarchical understanding of gender relations to one of non-hierarchical mutuality. Dr. Richard, or Rick, Hess is the Distinguished Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages at Denver Seminary. Having studied at both Jewish and Christian seminaries, he earned a PhD from Hebrew Union Colle...

Joining us on this podcast is Kirsten Adorno. Kirsten graduated from Denver Seminary’s counselling program and currently works as a counsellor at Full Bloom Counseling Center where she serves people living in Colorado. In addition, Kirsten uses her gifts and talents in intercultural ministry by serving as a member of the counselling team for World Venture. Members of this widely recognized and res...

Today we talk with Pastor Danielle Reeves, graduate of Denver Seminary, as she discusses her journey as a women called to ministry. Danielle shares how she served the body of Christ in a plethora of areas. She performed many roles in ministry as God grew her and prepared her for her present task. Danielle felt the call to pursue her Master of Divinity, and upon graduation felt led to use her leade...

With us today is Dr. Eva Bleeker. Chaplain Eva, as she prefers to be called, is a board-certified professional chaplain with a decade of experience in acute care hospitals and an assistant professor at Denver Seminary. Her research sits at the intersection of pastoral care, narrative identity, and practical theology. She holds a Master of Science in Narrative Medicine from Columbia University, two...

Joining us are Emily and Chase Worth. Emily is a student at Denver Seminary pursuing a Masters of Divinity while on staff at Wellspring Church. Chase is also a student at Denver Seminary in the counseling program. Chase and Emily have collective wisdom from their own journeys as they seek to embrace mutuality both separately and together in their spheres of influence. You will enjoy their honest a...

Listen to Dan Steiner, co-author of What is My Calling ? A Biblical and Theological Exploration of Christian Identity, and past-Professor of Training and Mentoring at Denver Seminary, talk about what it really means to be called by God. His passion for empowering people to carry out their calling to Christ in doing the work of ministry in and outside the local church, irregardless of gender, is cl...

Dr. Patty Pell's passion for justice and reconciliation has led her to spend time in Urban Denver, India, Kenya, and teach in Uganda. Additionally, she has published several books and study guides with InterVarsity Press. Dr. Pell speak at various events, including events hosted by CBEDenver. Patty is a member of the CBE Denver advisory board and is a strong advocate of mutuality.

Listen to a couple who embody mutuality in the home, church, and world. Both Matt and Janet educate and inspire others to live out the new Kingdom paradigm of biblical equality. Janet is the the author of “Still, Biblically Side by Side,” a short concise book explaining some of the more difficult, or controversial passages pertaining to women. Just visit our website CBEDenver.com/resources and che...

Katie and Chuck Fowler are married, both ordained pastors, and church planters. Here they talk openly about their personal and collective journeys toward ordination and totally embracing mutuality in the home, church, and world.

This podcast features Karl Helvig sharing how the New Testament supports biblically mutuality. Karl is a scholar and a pastor. He is an ordained pastor within the Evangelical Covenant Church, an adjunct professor at Denver Seminary, an ECC Ministerial Standing Committee member for licensure/ordination seekers, and the Lead Pastor at Centennial Covenant Church. He received a BA in Classical Greek a...

Joining us today is Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages at Denver Seminary, Dr. Hélène Dallaire. Dr. Dallaire is an ordained minister with the Evangelical Church Alliance, a member of the Society of Biblical Literature, the American Academy of Religion, and the National Association of Professors of Hebrew. She holds a PhD and MPhil in Hebrew and Cognate Studies and has published numer...

Engaging in conversation about mutuality within the USA and Internationally with Dr. Mimi Haddad… an award winning author, Adjunct Associate Professor of Historical Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary, and President and CEO of CBE International. Dr. Haddad has taught for several colleges and seminaries around the world as well as served as a gender and theology consultant with World Relief,...

Engaging in conversation about mutuality within the USA and Internationally with Dr. Mimi Haddad… an award winning author, Adjunct Associate Professor of Historical Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary, and President and CEO of CBE International. Dr. Haddad has taught for several colleges and seminaries around the world as well as served as a gender and theology consultant with World Relief, Wo...

Meet Taylor Miskel, Sue Bailey, and Lauren Parliament, CBE Denver leaders and learn about the purpose/vision behind Mutuality Minded!