The Alabaster Jar

In first-century Ephesus, life is not easy for women. A young wife meets her daily struggles with equanimity and courage. She holds poverty and hunger at bay, fights to keep her child healthy and strong, and navigates the unpredictability of her husband's temperament. But into the midst of her daily fears and worries, a new hope appears: a teaching that challenges her society's most basic assumpti...

In the throes of the #MeToo movement, our response as Christians is vital. God beckons us to be good Samaritans to those facing trauma and brokenness in the aftermath of abuse and provide safe spaces to heal. Lynn Cohick and Ingrid Farro explore with Mary DeMuth how to foster a culture of honesty and listening and calls on the church to enter the places where people are hurting. In the circle of t...

What's the big deal about being created in God's image? Hint, it's way more than describing how humans were to live. It defines God's expected relationship with God's family. Lynn Cohick and Ingrid Farro with Catherine McDowell explore the powerful depths of the way the ancient world understood idols. The ways these idols were created have significant insight to inform the image of God placed with...

The belief that God designed women to be submissive wives, virtuous mothers, and joyful homemakers pervade North American Christianity. From choices about careers to roles in local churches to relationship dynamics, this belief shapes the everyday lives of evangelical women. Yet biblical womanhood isn't biblical, suggests Beth Allison Barr. Join Lynn Cohick and Beth Allison Barr as they unpack how...

Women have been central to the work of Christian ministry from the time of Jesus to the twenty-first century. Yet the story of Christianity is too often told as a story of men. Lynn Cohick, Leanne M. Dzubinski & Anneke H. Stasson explore their favorite stories from the women they included in their book. History is clear that women have played an integral role in the mission of the church. Thes...

God is placing women in strategic positions of influence and leadership within the church, public, corporate, charity, and voluntary sectors, in unprecedented numbers. Women are called to flourish in these areas. However, there are significant external and internal issues that hinder women in leadership in unique ways. Lynn Cohick and Kate Coleman investigate how women can avoid the most dangerous...

The scene in the Gospels of Mary anointing Jesus is key to understanding what it means to be a disciple. It flips gender stereotypes, perceived faithfulness to Jesus, and the values of the world on their head. Lynn Cohick, Ingrid Faro, and Beth Felker Jones unpack why this story represents the title of the podcast and how it invites women to follow Jesus today. Check out Beth Felker Jones' book he...

Many Christians avoid reading theology for fear they won't understand it or out of a misconception that it's only meant for the academic elite. Lynn Cohick and Karin Spiecker Stetina shed light on how to gain greater context on theology to make it more accessible. Everyone has the ability to take steps toward growing in our ability to be good students. Purchase Karin’s Book on Reading Theology for...

Engaging with the Bible is engaging with a conversation with God. Lynn Cohick and Jeannine Brown help us navigate how to engage well in this conversation. Conversations with God empower the underprivileged and always champions a multitude of voices. Learn more about Jeannnine's work here - http://bit.ly/AJPodcast_JeannineKBrown

Welcome to the Alabaster Jar! The Alabaster Jar Podcast is a weekly conversation that takes on current issues impacting women at the intersection of faith, theology, and ministry. In our first ever episode you will get the chance to get to know Dr. Lynn Cohick, Dr. Ingrid Faro, and Dr. Beth Felker-Jones. There are some exciting things in store for the Alabaster Jar Podcast and we look forward to h...