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Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Speaking of Faith, Bishop DeDe and Adam dive into the story of women’s ministry in the church—past, present, and future. From personal stories to hard truths about church history, they reflect on how far we’ve come since the first women celebrated the Eucharist 50 years ago—and how far we still have to go. With honesty and hope, they talk about God’s call on every life, the ongoing struggle for justice and inclusion, and why open conversations about faith matter more than ever.Highlights:50 years since women first presided at the altar—what that means todayReal stories that shaped their views on women’s ordinationHow justice, inclusion, and calling go hand in handThe importance of listening to Scripture and each other with open heartsWhy your story matters—and how sharing it can change livesChapters:00:00 Celebrating Women's Ministry in the Church03:06 Personal Journeys and Perspectives on Ordination05:48 Justice and Inclusion in Ministry12:03 Historical Context of Women's Roles in the Church18:01 Current State and Future of Women's Ordination20:55 Encouraging Conversations on Faith and InclusionAI Disclosure: To support our staff in their limited time, some of our episode summaries are first generated by AI and then edited by the Communications Director to accurately reflect and preview our podcast episodes.