The Chick Report with Dr. Sandra Glahn

What happens when we reduce Rahab to "the harlot" and miss her significant role in Israel's siege of Jericho? In this episode of The Chick Report, Dr. Sandra Glahn talks with Dr. Eva Bleeker about Rahab, the women in Matthew's genealogy, and the way Scripture spotlights outsiders who trust God more than the insiders. Discover: Why Rahab functions as the theological hero of Joshua...

What does it mean to be seen by God in the middle of suffering? In this episode of The Chick Report, Dr. Sandra Glahn talks with Dieula Previlon about her journey from Haiti to America, her work as a trauma specialist, and why the story of Hagar gives language to anyone who has ever asked, "God, do you see me?" Discover: Why being a "1.5 generation immigrant" creates unique ten...

Has Eve been misread for centuries? In this episode of The Chick Report, Dr. Glenn Kreider talks about the first woman in Genesis, the meaning of her name, and how patriarchal tradition reshaped her story. Discover: Why Eve's "deceived" and "seductress" labels contradict one another and the text How Adam naming Eve was a post-fall act of authority, not a God-given mandate W...

What happens when women in Scripture—and the way we read Scripture itself—get reconsidered? In this episode of The Chick Report, Henry Rouse, an Australian preacher and contributor to Vindicating the Vixens , talks about how careful study of the Bible changed his mind on women in ministry, the Samaritan woman, Esther, and daily quiet time. Discover: Why a higher view of Scripture led Henry away fr...

What happens when we teach the Bible’s big story and still push key women to the margins—through omission, shorthand, or added shame the text never assigns? In this episode of “The Chick Report,” Dr. Sandra Glahn talks with Dr. Kelly Dippolito about her research on curriculum, the metanarrative of Scripture, and how our storytelling habits shape what people notice (and miss) in the biblical text....

What happens when we ignore how story works in Scripture? In this episode of “The Chick Report,” Dr. Sandra Glahn welcomes Dr. Kelley Mathews to explore how readers, teachers, and translators sometimes write women out of the biblical story. Together Drs. Glahn and Mathews discuss plot, character, setting, and narrative voice, and they show why careful reading helps us hear the text more clearly. D...

What happens when a Bible scholar refuses to force the text into inherited conclusions? In this bonus episode of “The Chick Report,” Dr. Sandra Glahn welcomes Dr. Preston Sprinkle and explores "From Genesis to Junia," tracing his journey from hardline complementarian assumptions to a fresh, text-first reading of Scripture on women and leadership, the first-century church, and Romans 16. Discover:...

What happens when archaeology tells the story that later editors tried to hide? In this episode of "The Chick Report," Dr. Sandra Glahn goes beneath basilicas, mosaics, and inscriptions with Dr. Carina Prestes, author of Excavating Women: The Archaeology of Leaders in Early Christianity, and uncovers evidence of women who preached, led, and built early Christian communities—while tracing the marks...

What happens when we misread the Samaritan woman in John 4? In this episode of "The Chick Report," Dr. Sandra Glahn talks with Dr. Lynn Cohick about the Woman at the Well, the “sixth hour,” and the way John uses light and darkness to spotlight who Jesus is—and how he sees her. Discover: - Why the “five husbands”, and "one who is not your own" details do not demand a story of immorality - How churc...

Why does Matthew name “Uriah’s wife” instead of Bathsheba—and what does that choice reveal about sin, power, and redemption? In this episode of “The Chick Report,” Dr. Sandra Glahn talks with Reverend Dr. Anne Clements, author of  Mothers on the Margin? The Significance of Women in Matthew’s Genealogy , to trace Matthew’s literary strategy and to spotlight the women whose stories shape salvation h...

What happens when we read Queen Vashti as “defiant” instead of dignified? In this episode of "The Chick Report," Dr. Sandra Glahn welcomes author Sharifa Stevens to revisit Esther’s opening scene, highlight the king’s objectification, and honor Vashti’s costly “no” as a turning point that protects others down the line. Discover: Why Vashti’s refusal exposes power, fear, and manipulation—and why ma...

What happens when we treat Jezebel as a seductive stereotype instead of reading her story on its own terms? In this episode of "The Chick Report," Talitha Summers talks with Dr. Sandra Glahn about Jezebel of Jezreel, Naboth’s vineyard, and how Scripture uses place and timing to spotlight God’s justice—even when the text never spells it out. Discover: - How Jezebel weaponized false witnesses to sei...

What happens when one woman steps between a hotheaded future king and a household headed for bloodshed? In this episode of "The Chick Report,” Dr. Sandra Glahn and Dr. Robert Chisholm track Abigail’s decisive intervention in 1 Samuel 25 and show how she protects her household, honors God’s chosen king, and redirects David toward patience and restraint. Discover: How Abigail confronts Nabal’s insul...

What happens when women speak up—and Scripture records their names, arguments, and courage? In this episode of "The Chick Report," Dr. Sandra Glahn talks with Dr. Young-Sam Won about women in the Old Testament who press for justice, act with initiative, and reveal God’s attentive care for those with little power. Discover: - How the daughters of Zelophehad—Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah—...

What happens when we pay attention to Tamar’s story? In this episode of "The Chick Report," Dr. Sandra Glahn and Dr. Nika Spaulding trace the dramatic Genesis narrative that reshapes Judah’s life and reminds us why these often‑skipped stories matter. Discover: - Why Tamar’s bold actions expose injustice and move the family line toward redemption - How her confrontation transforms Judah into a diff...

What happens when Exodus puts women at the front of the fight against evil? In this episode of "The Chick Report," Dr. Sandra Glahn welcomes Dr. Carmen Imes and traces Exodus 1–2, where women resist Pharaoh’s violence, protect vulnerable lives, and propel God’s rescue story forward—before Moses ever meets God at the burning bush. Discover: - How Shiphrah and Puah resist evil by defying Pharaoh and...

What happens when we leave women out of the story? In this first episode of "The Chick Report," Dr. Sandra Glahn tells the backstory behind the podcast and what happens when we ignore or distort the voices of women in Scripture. Discover: - Why ignoring the women distorts the biblical narrative - The surprising legacy that made this podcast possible - What the stories of Tamar and the woman of Sam...