First-Century Youth Ministry

Join Jonathan and Heather for week two of their discussion with Dr. Sandra Glahn walking through her newest book, Nobody's Mother. Dr. Glahn discusses her research on understanding this widely popular female goddess whose presence shaped the religious landscape of first century Ephesus.  Join us at www.firstcenturyyouthministry.com Become part of our growing Facebook community  Join our &quot...

Heather and Jonathan sit down with Dr. Sandra Glahn to discuss her latest book, Nobody's Mother. In this first episode, Dr. Glahn shares her journey through infertility and how she personally wrestled through Paul's words, "A woman will be saved through childbearing."  Join us at www.firstcenturyyouthministry.com Become part of our growing Facebook community  Join our "clo...

Heather and Jonathan have one final conversation with Dr. Phillip Payne. Dr Payne offers even more great insight on how to understand biblical submission, female eldership and other passages related to women in leadership in the Bible.  Join us at www.firstcenturyyouthministry.com Become part of our growing Facebook community  Join our "closed" group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/firs...

Heather and Jonathan sit down with their guest, Dr. Phillip Payne to discuss Phoebe, the only named person with a church office in the New Testament. Dr. Payne does a tremendous job by helping us understand this reality.  To learn more from Dr. Payne, please pick up his book, The Bible vs. Biblical Womanhood. Join us at www.firstcenturyyouthministry.com Become part of our growing Facebook communit...

Heather and Jonathan sit down with Dr. Payne to talk about importance passages in the pastoral epistles that seem to be limiting the ministry of women. Dr Payne helps us understand these passages in the original language and how they actually do not exclude women from eldership in the local church.  Join us at www.firstcenturyyouthministry.com Become part of our growing Facebook community  Join ou...

Jonathan and Heather have another great conversation with Dr. Phillip Payne about headship in the Bible. They also discuss what is meant by Paul's words in Ephesians 5 when it says the husband is the head of the wife. Dr. Payne offers a different translation based on his research that the husband is the source, not the head of the life and submission is not a wife to her husband only but what...

Heather and Jonathan sit down with Dr. Phillip Payne to discuss his book The Bible Vs. Biblical Womanhood Join us at www.firstcenturyyouthministry.com Become part of our growing Facebook community  Join our "closed" group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/firstcenturyouthministry Like our fan page! https://www.facebook.com/FirstCenturyYouthMin

What are the true qualifications for church leadership, and how can we interpret biblical texts to support women's roles within the church? Join us on this episode of the First Century Youth Ministry Podcast, where we sit down with the insightful Tyler Don Rosenquist. Tyler kicks things off by sharing her passion for Bavarian cream donuts, leading into a deeper discussion about 1 Timothy, Cha...

In this fascinating follow-up episode, Heather and Jonathan once again welcome Tyler Dawn Rosenquist to continue their exploration of 1 Timothy 2. This time, they delve into the critical context of Artemus worship in ancient Ephesus and its influence on Paul’s instructions about women’s roles in the church. Tyler sheds light on how the pervasive worship of Artemis shaped the cultural and religious...

Join Heather and Jonathan in this thought-provoking episode as they welcome special guest Tyler Dawn Rosenquist to dive deep into the complexities of 1 Timothy 2 and its implications for women's roles in the church. In this enlightening discussion, Tyler helps unravel what this often-debated passage isn't saying and emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical and cultural c...

In this episode, Jonathan and Heather sit down with Dr. Lynn Cohick to tackle the challenge of guiding teenagers through complex Bible passages, specifically 1 Corinthians 11. Dr. Cohick shares insightful strategies and practical advice for helping young people navigate and understand this often perplexing scripture. Tune in for expert tips on making tough biblical texts more accessible and meanin...

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Continuing the discussion with Dr. Lynn Cohick, in this episode Jonathan and Heather delve into 1 Cor 11, and the seemingly odd statements Paul seems to make about women and hairstyles.  Does Paul expect Christian women to always have long hair? Does Paul state that men are to be “heads” over women, meaning to have authority over them?  In this episode, we take an alternative - and rhetorically fa...

In this episode, Jonathan and Heather dive deeper into the fascinating world of early Christian history with special guest Dr. Lynn Cohick. Join us as Dr. Cohick sheds light on the crucial roles of female ministry partners of the Apostle Paul. Discover the remarkable contributions of Phoebe, who served as a key benefactor for Paul, and learn about Junia, an apostle whose influence was deeply signi...

Join Jonathan and Heather as they dive deep into the world of early Christian ministry with Dr. Lynn H. Cohick, Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Director of Houston Theological Seminary at Houston Christian University. In this enlightening episode, Dr. Cohick, a prolific scholar with over fifty published works, sheds light on the vital roles of women in Paul’s ministry. Explore the sto...

Heather and Jonathan have one more conversation with Mike Davis about the importance of understanding the Bible from within its cultural context. Mike gives us some practical ways to start studying the Bible for ourselves that would help us know how to address this topic of women in the Bible.  Mike challenges the concept of the "plain reading of the text" and offers a better interpretat...

Today we tackle the foundational topic of how to read and understand the Bible with Mike Davis. If we want to understand what God says about women, we have to first understand how to approach the topic. Mike does a great job for us by helping us ask some important questions of the text!  Join us at www.firstcenturyyouthministry.com Become part of our growing Facebook community  Join our "clos...

Kicking off our new series on women in life and leadership, Heather and Jonathan discuss a little of their own personal journeys in studying through these topics.  The issue is one that isn't going away, nor should it! Join us in this new series as we discuss, week after week, with numerous Biblical scholars and pastors, how God sees women, how Yeshua values women, and what it really means to...

Heather pops in to give you a quick update on what to expect with this brand new series launching Monday, July 8th!  Join us at www.firstcenturyyouthministry.com Become part of our growing Facebook community  Join our "closed" group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/firstcenturyouthministry Like our fan page! https://www.facebook.com/FirstCenturyYouthMin

What did it mean that Jesus was a Jewish rabbi? Dr. Young and Heather have a fun and informative discussion on the words of Jesus and how important it is to understand Jesus as a Jewish rabbi.  Join us at www.firstcenturyyouthministry.com Become part of our growing Facebook community  Join our "closed" group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/firstcenturyouthministry Like our fan page! htt...

The Newer Testament is an English translation of the New Testament. “Newer” is used to highlight the interconnectedness and coherence of the Old and New Testaments. The Hebrew heritage of the “Older” Bible is the essential platform for New Testament studies. It must guide the cultural, historical, linguistic, and textual foundations of careful translation work. The Newer Testament properly unites...

Heather and Jonathan share about the connection between the Jewish fall festivals and the marriage supper of the lamb. Truly, the connection is extremely powerful and you really don't want to miss it!  Join us at www.firstcenturyyouthministry.com Become part of our growing Facebook community  Join our "closed" group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/firstcenturyouthministry Like our...

Have you ever heard the Covenant at Sinai compared to a wedding? The marriage of YHWH to Israel?  In this episode, Jonathan walks through how the covenant at Sinai parallels and uses marriage imagery. Further, how the prophets refer to marriage imagery, as well as the breaking of that covenant with the idolatry and rebellion that led Israel ultimately into captivity.  One thing for sure is emphasi...

Join us for an intriguing exploration of the biblical narrative featuring Judah and Tamar, as hosts Heather and Jonathan dissect the ethical complexities of ancient marriage customs. Dive deep into Genesis 38 as they analyze the actions of these characters against the backdrop of societal norms and moral obligations. Heather and Jonathan unpack the story's nuances, from Judah's failures...

In this episode, Heather and Jonathan delve into the intriguing concept of "levirate marriage" or kinsman redeemer, as outlined in the Bible, particularly in Deuteronomy 25. This ancient practice served as a safety net for widows and ensured the preservation of family names and property. Heather shares a personal touch, reminiscing about her wedding and a rap her sister performed, clever...