Ep. 15 | When Men & Women Got Along - Our Place in God's Story Genesis 2

In this episode of Untwisting Scripture, Jan and Lisa are breaking down the creation story, focusing on the roles of Adam and Eve in God’s plan. They talk about what it really means for Adam to have a “helper,” the purpose behind the creation mandate, and how men and women are meant to work together. If you’ve ever wondered about the deeper meaning behind these verses, you’ll want to hear their fresh take on it! TOP TAKEAWAYS: - The Creation Mandate: God gave Adam and Eve the job of ruling over and caring for creation—something they were meant to do as a team. - "Helper" Isn't What You Think: The word "helper" in Hebrew actually means a strong ally or partner, not someone who plays second fiddle. - Unity in Marriage: Adam and Eve's story shows us the beauty of unity in marriage, where both partners bring something essential to the relationship. THE BREAKDOWN: - [00:00] What’s Up: Jan and Lisa kick things off with some fun banter and dive into today’s episode about creation, Adam, and Eve. - [05:30] The Creation Mandate: They explore what it means to care for the earth and how God’s mission for humanity starts in the Garden of Eden. - [15:45] What “Helper” Really Means: Forget what you thought about “helper”—Jan and Lisa explain why this term actually points to strength and partnership. - [25:30] Why Unity Matters: They highlight how Adam and Eve were designed to complement each other, showing us the foundation for marriage. - [35:00] Sneak Peek: Next week’s episode teases out what happens after the Fall and its impact on humanity. STUFF WE MENTIONED: - The Bible - (Genesis 2:4-24) - Hebrew word study on “ezer kenegdo” (helper) - Check out the full transcript of the episode here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NG71EzDwPxolet1057p6nxy3YxyxTqo6/view?usp=sharing QUOTABLES: - "We’re not just talking about Mommy’s little helper here—‘ezer’ means a strong rescuer!" - "Adam must have been pretty lonely after naming all those animals before God introduced Eve!" JOIN THE CONVERSATION: We want to hear from you! How do you approach politics as a believer? What challenges have you faced in balancing your faith and political views? Share your thoughts, and let’s navigate these topics together. Reach out to us on social media or send us an email. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: - Instagram: [@lisascheff](https://www.instagram.com/lisascheff), [@JanTouchberry](https://www.instagram.com/JanTouchberry) - Facebook: [@lisafariesscheffler](https://www.facebook.com/lisafariesscheffler), [@JanTouchberry](https://www.facebook.com/JanTouchberry) SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Want to receive a text with the link every time we drop a new episode? ⁠⁠⁠Click this link to sign up⁠⁠⁠ or text BIBLE to 469-359-3210. SUPPORT THE PODCAST: If you enjoy our podcast and want to support us, consider sharing it with your friends and leaving a review. Your support helps us reach more people and spread the message of truth and hope in Christ.