Called, Qualified, and Silenced? Women Preachers, Power, and the Southern Baptist Ban”

Called, Qualified, and Silenced? Women Preachers, Power, and the Southern Baptist Ban” In this episode of Living in the Spirit, host Sharyn sits down with Rev. Dr. Lisa Davison, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Johnnie Cadieux Professor of the Hebrew Bible at Phillips Theological Seminary, to unpack one of the most consequential church decisions of our time: the Southern Baptist Convention’s constitutional ban on churches with women holding any pastoral title. Dr. Davison brings biblical scholarship, historical insight, and pastoral clarity to questions many Christians are wrestling with today: What Scripture actually says about women who lead, preach, and prophesy How the SBC decision reshapes church identity and denominational authority Why women’s calling remains valid regardless of institutional restrictions How power and fear shape theological decisions What this moment means for the future of the Church This conversation is for pastors, congregations, women discerning a call to ministry, and anyone seeking a faithful, contextual understanding of Scripture beyond patriarchal assumptions. If you’ve ever wondered whether God calls women to preach — or how the Church should respond when institutions restrict the Spirit’s movement — this episode offers clarity, courage, and hope.