Was There a Female Apostle?: Junia/Joanna and Romans 16 | Dr. Amy Peeler

What if a woman named in Romans 16 was an apostle and the church forgot? In this episode of The Chick Report, Dr. Sandra Glahn talks with Dr. Amy Peeler about Junia, the question of whether she might be the same person as Joanna from Luke 8, and what Paul's greeting really tells us about women in the earliest Christian movement.Discover:- Why "Junias" as a male name has zero evidence in the historical record—and when interpreters made the switch- How "esteemed among the apostles" fits Paul's broader definition of apostleship beyond the Twelve- Why Junia's imprisonment with Paul reveals the cost and courage of her gospel witnessSubscribe for more scholarship with a touch of slang.Connect with Sandra: https://sandraglahn.com | Instagram: @SandraGlahnAuthorDisclaimer: The views, information, and/or opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of our guests and do not necessarily represent those of the host, affiliated organizations, or sponsors.