The Women's Hope Podcast

In this episode, Kim and Shelbi discuss the importance of practicing the New Testament’s one-another commands and how they connect to women’s ministry in the local church. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou. To learn more about TMU and its unwaverin...

In this episode, Kim and Shelbi continue to discuss fundamentals that should fuel women’s ministry, looking at two more key principles: a commitment to sound doctrine and an emphasis on discipleship relationships. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou....

In this episode, Kim and Shelbi look at Scripture to unpack two convictions that should undergird the purpose and design of women’s ministry: a dedication to glorifying Christ and to teaching God’s Word. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou. To learn...

How do you avoid damaging others with spiritual shrapnel? In this special episode featuring Kim’s message from this year’s women’s conference at The Master’s University, Kim addresses how to avoid damaging others through selfishness and instead enjoy the freedom of Christlike humility. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarit...

This special episode features a message delivered by Shelbi at this year’s women’s conference at The Master’s University. In it, Shelbi compares the futility and bondage of selfishness to the better way of wise humility available to believers in Christ. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor...

In this episode, Kim and Shelbi welcome special guest Mike Riccardi to the show to offer a pastor’s perspective on biblical complementarity. Together, they discuss what it looks like for women to faithfully learn, teach, and serve within God’s design. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor Jo...

In this episode, Kim and Shelbi move from the creation account in Genesis to the teachings of the New Testament epistles, unpacking God’s design for women in the church and in marriage. They then discuss practical aspects of what it looks like for women to exercise a teaching gift in the local church. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution...

In this first episode of a new series on complementarianism, Kim and Shelbi highlight a biblical view of men and women. They begin the discussion by looking at multiple distorted views of gender roles, before turning to what Scripture says in the opening chapters of Genesis. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, Californ...

Kim and Shelbi talk with special guest Brooke Bartz about the importance of giving the right books, nonfiction and fiction, to our children. Brooke shares about her middle school fiction story, “Godly Ever After,” and why she felt compelled to write it. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor...

Whether in formal biblical counseling or informal ministry to one another, believers are called not only to offer instruction to each other, but to be involved in each other's lives. Kim and Shelbi are joined in this episode by Dale Johnson, executive director of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, to talk about the importance of friendship in the church. Women's Hope is prod...

Kim and Shelbi interview special guests Jim and Caroline Newheiser on the topic of prodigal children. Jim and Caroline share advice and encouragement for parents of children who have rejected Christ.  Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou. To learn more a...

Believers are not exempt from the suffering of depression. So what are we to do when we are tempted to despair? Kim and Shelbi tackle this topic by taking a look at positive and negative examples of how individuals responded to despair in Scripture. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor John MacArth...

In part two of their series on joy, Kim and Shelbi unpack three practical principles of how to pursue joy in the Christian life. They use the acronym “JOY” to explore these three aspects: jubilance, obedience, and a yielding spirit. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President...

As believers, where do we find our joy, even in the midst of trials? Kim and Shelbi answer this question by turning to the example of Mary and her Magnificat in Luke 1. Through Mary’s example, we see that our joy is found in trusting in and making much of the Lord. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution led by Chancellor John MacArthur and Preside...

How should Christians approach conflict resolution? And is “conflict resolution” even the right phrase to use? Kim and Shelbi welcome special guest Dr. John Street to discuss these and other questions. Dr. Street offers biblical guidance on the source of conflicts, the sanctifying opportunities they bring, and the way to pursue reconciliation. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a...

Family gatherings at Thanksgiving and Christmas can sometimes be the setting for difficult dinner conversations. In this episode, Kim and Shelbi turn to Ephesians 4 and other key passages as they explore how to handle holiday-season dynamics in a God-honoring manner. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Southern California. To learn more abou...

In the final part of this series on suffering, Kim and Shelbi talk about the practical applications of a biblical theology of suffering. When distress and loss enter our lives, how should we respond? They turn to examples of faithful sufferers in Scripture to give us a picture of how to trust the Lord in the midst of trials. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University. To learn more about...

What does suffering faithfully as a believer look like, practically? Special guest Susan Heck joins in this episode to share her own lived experience from the loss of her husband. She talks with Kim and Shelbi about how her faith grew in the midst of grief, with practical advice for sufferers and those who want to come alongside them. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christia...

Why do we suffer as Christians? Where is God in times of pain? And how are we supposed to respond? These and other questions are the topic of this next series. In this episode, Kim and Shelbi introduce the topic of trials, offering a biblical framework for thinking about suffering and its purposes in our lives. You can find more episodes at www.masters.edu/womens-hope . Women's Hope is produced by...

Controlling our thoughts can be one of the most challenging things to do as a believer. Betty Price, a longtime professor at The Master's University, stops by to unpack what Scripture has to say about how women can daily find victory in this area.  Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University. To learn more about TMU, visit masters.edu .

Shelbi and Kim discuss a biblical approach to addressing postpartum depression with special guest Carlyle Crawford, who experienced PPD after giving birth in 2020. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University. To learn more about TMU, visit masters.edu .

How should we respond when life doesn't go our way? Shelbi and Kim ask author Lisa Hughes for the answer on today's podcast. You can find a copy of Lisa's book at https://www.shepherdpress.com/products/unmet-expectations/ . Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University. To learn more about TMU, visit masters.edu . 

Pastor Philip De Courcy, teacher on the daily media program Know The Truth, joins Shelbi and Kim to unpack elements of his new book "You Go Girl: How Women Build Up the Church."  You can request a copy of De Courcy's book at ktt.org . The Women's Hope Podcast is produced by The Master's University. To learn more about TMU, visit masters.edu .

Continuing their "Issues of the Heart" series, Shelbi and Kim interview the founders of Accountable2You, a widely used software application that monitors computer and phone activity for the purpose of purity and integrity. To receive a special, 30-day trial of Accountable2You's software, visit www.accountable2you/womenshope .  Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University. To learn more...

In a special Christmas episode, Shelbi speaks on the character of Mary, the compassion of Joseph, and the cost of personally following Christ as Lord and Savior.