Kyria Podcast

How are women and men a vital part of God’s restoration project? Considering how the final chapters of Scripture paint a prophetic picture of God’s restored creation and ultimate restoration. Revelation doesn’t silence women; it calls them to lead in bringing forth life, partnering with Christ in the renewal of all things. Kenny Innes – MA, WTC Faculty ‘Theological Foundations for Spiritual Format...

Are there limits on the spiritual gifts and callings women can receive? How prophecy, preaching, and leadership are for all believers, without restriction, focusing on Acts 2 and Joel 2. Dr Selina Stone is Lecturer in Theology and Ethics, School of Divinity, Lecturer in Theology and Ethics in the School of Divinity, at the University of Edinburgh

Does 1 Timothy 2 ban women from teaching in Church? Examining the original translation, and false teaching that was occurring in Ephesus, and why this isn’t a universal ban in the contentious and often misread passage in 1 Timothy 2. Andrew Bartlett KC is an International Arbitrator with a BA in Theology. Author of ‘Men and Women in Christ: Fresh Light from the Biblical Texts’ (IVP, 2019) and ‘Tru...

Does the Bible really tell women to be quiet and submissive? 1 Corinthians 14 — Breaking down this key and often controversial verse, “women should remain silent” in the light of Paul’s preceding words. Dr Cynthia Bennet Brown is Director of the MA in Theology and Ministry Cranmer Hall, Durham

How are women and men a vital part of God’s restoration project? Considering how the final chapters of Scripture paint a prophetic picture of God’s restored creation and ultimate restoration. Revelation doesn’t silence women; it calls them to lead in bringing forth life, partnering with Christ in the renewal of all things. Kenny Innes – MA, WTC Faculty ‘Theological Foundations for Spiritual Format...

Are there limits on the spiritual gifts and callings women can receive? How prophecy, preaching, and leadership are for all believers, without restriction, focusing on Acts 2 and Joel 2. Dr Selina Stone is Lecturer in Theology and Ethics, School of Divinity, Lecturer in Theology and Ethics in the School of Divinity, at the University of Edinburgh

Does 1 Timothy 2 ban women from teaching in Church? Examining the original translation, and false teaching that was occurring in Ephesus, and why this isn’t a universal ban in the contentious and often misread passage in 1 Timothy 2. Andrew Bartlett KC is an International Arbitrator with a BA in Theology. Author of ‘Men and Women in Christ: Fresh Light from the Biblical Texts’ (IVP, 2019) and ‘Tru...

Does the Bible really tell women to be quiet and submissive? 1 Corinthians 14 — Breaking down this key and often controversial verse, “women should remain silent” in the light of Paul’s preceding words. Dr Cynthia Bennet Brown is Director of the MA in Theology and Ministry Cranmer Hall, Durham

Think Again 9 - “Headship & Authority”  with Dr Elaine Storkey (BA MA DD) Piece Nine  - “Headship & Authority”  What does 1 Corinthians 11 teach about headship and authority?”  Understanding the cultural context, unpacking the concept of headship and discovering how Paul actually affirms women prophesying in Church.

Think Again 8 - Misogynist or Misrepresented? Audio Blog with Marg Mowczko Think Again 8 - Misogynist or Misrepresented? Audio Blog with Marg Mowczko Margaret Mowczko (BTh, MA) is a New Testament teacher known for her work on Christian egalitarianism. Piece  8 – Misogynist or Misrepresented? What did the Apostle Paul really think about women? Romans 16, Acts 18 — Paul’s perspective on Christian mi...

Think Again 7 -Female Preacher Audio Blog with Dr Sarah Shin (PhD) Dr Sarah Shin (PhD)  is a Systematic Theologian, Lecturer of Charismatic Evangelism & Church Planting and History of the Reformation at WTC, author, and former Associate National Director of Evangelism (InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, USA) Piece  7 – Female Preacher How did Jesus release women to communicate His message? An...

Think Again 6- "Hidden Figures" Audio Blog with Dr Amy Orr-Ewing Dr Amy Orr-Ewing (DPhil, University of Oxford) - Public Theologian, international speaker, author, theologian, and public advocate for the Christian faith. Piece 6 – Hidden Figures Were women confined to the margins of Jesus’ story? Delving into the Gospels, this piece examines how Jesus deliberately drew women in from the margins an...

Dr Elaine Storkey (BA MA DD) - Philosopher, Sociologist, and Theologian Piece Nine  - “Headship & Authority”  What does 1 Corinthians 11 teach about headship and authority?”  Understanding the cultural context, unpacking the concept of headship and discovering how Paul actually affirms women prophesying in Church.

Think Again 8 - Misogynist or Misrepresented? Audio Blog with Marg Mowczko Margaret Mowczko (BTh, MA) is a New Testament teacher known for her work on Christian egalitarianism. Piece  8 – Misogynist or Misrepresented? What did the Apostle Paul really think about women? Romans 16, Acts 18 — Paul’s perspective on Christian ministry, drawing attention to women ministers in New Testament churches.

Dr Amy Orr-Ewing (DPhil, University of Oxford) - Public Theologian, international speaker, author, theologian, and public advocate for the Christian faith. Piece 6 – Hidden Figures Were women confined to the margins of Jesus’ story? Delving into the Gospels, this piece examines how Jesus deliberately drew women in from the margins and explores his radical inclusion of their talents, gifts, faith a...

hink Again 7 -Female Preacher Audio Blog with Dr Sarah Shin (PhD) Dr Sarah Shin (PhD)  is a Systematic Theologian, Lecturer of Charismatic Evangelism & Church Planting and History of the Reformation at WTC, author, and former Associate National Director of Evangelism (InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, USA) Piece  7 – Female Preacher How did Jesus release women to communicate His message? An e...

Debra Reid  -  Author, Tutor, was Director of Undergraduate Studies at Spurgeon's College, London, until its closure in July 2025. Piece Five – “Subversive influence”  How did biblical women resist evil and confront injustice? Shining a light on bold women who spoke out and whose actions changed Israel’s law and history. Featuring the stories of Queen Esther, the Exodus midwives and Zelophehad’s d...

Revd Dr Canon Sharon Prentis - Canon Theologian for the Anglican Church of Bermuda, Kyria Council of Reference Piece Four- “Too good to be true?”  Is Proverbs 31 the unattainable woman leader?  A closer look at the woman depicted in Proverbs 31 and whether she can be held up as a relevant standard for us today. Unpacking the original translation, this exposition reveals a woman who leads the way i...

Michelle Nunn - Revd Michelle Nunn, Principal and CEO of Regents Theological College  Piece 3- Do we overlook women leaders in the Old Testament? Drawing from Judges, and 2 Kings especially , this piece explores how God intentionally raised up women who exercised significant influence within their families, tribes, and nations. Focusing on Deborah and Huldah, the blog highlights how their national...

Revd Helen Paynter PhD-  Director, C entre for the Study of Bible and Violence, and Tutor in Biblical Studies, Bristol Baptist College  Piece Two – “In the Beginning”  Did God design men to lead and women to follow? A deep dive into Genesis 1-3, exploring how the creation narrative depicts co-leadership before the fall and how the curse derailed God’s original design.

Think Again 1 – Can we read the Bible better? Interview with Dr Lucy Peppiatt  Dr Lucy Peppiatt - President Systematic Theology and Spiritual Formation WTC Piece One – The Whole Picture Can we read the Bible better? -How to understand and discern the meaning of key texts in light of the overarching metanarrative of scripture that speaks to the equality of men and women and their roles in God’s mis...

Think Again matters because the Bible tells a bigger story than restrictive frameworks allow. From Genesis to Revelation, God calls and sends women alongside men. This series reads difficult passages carefully without letting a few contested texts override the wider biblical witness to shared vocation, mutual authority, and Spirit-gifted leadership. Terran Williams -Co-founded Nova Church in Cape...

Debra Reid - Author, Tutor, was Director of Undergraduate Studies at Spurgeon's College, London, until its closure in July 2025. Piece Five – “Subversive influence”  How did biblical women resist evil and confront injustice? Shining a light on bold women who spoke out and whose actions changed Israel’s law and history. Featuring the stories of Queen Esther, the Exodus midwives and Zelophehad’s dau...

Revd Dr Canon Sharon Prentis - Canon Theologian for the Anglican Church of Bermuda, Kyria Council of Reference Piece Four- “Too good to be true?”  Is Proverbs 31 the unattainable woman leader?  A closer look at the woman depicted in Proverbs 31 and whether she can be held up as a relevant standard for us today. Unpacking the original translation, this exposition reveals a woman who leads the way i...

Michelle Nunn - Revd Michelle Nunn, Principal and CEO of Regents Theological College  Piece 3- Do we overlook women leaders in the Old Testament? Drawing from Judges, and 2 Kings especially , this piece explores how God intentionally raised up women who exercised significant influence within their families, tribes, and nations. Focusing on Deborah and Huldah, the blog highlights how their national...