Women in Ministry || Pt. 2 with Marie Griffith || Meet Me in the Middle || Ep. 66

In this episode, we look at the recent SBC decision to formally prohibit women pastors across member churches as a catalyst for heightened discussion. We discuss the theological and cultural debates around women in pastoral and leadership roles in the church.As we consider this relevant topic, there is discussion around those who observed that those who restrict women's ministry roles rely heavily on select passages from Paul, while notably no one quotes Jesus to deny women's leadership.Lindsay referenced 1 Timothy 2:11–12 and then listed biblical women who exercised significant leadership: Deborah, Queen Esther, Miriam, Huldah, Priscilla, Phoebe, Junia, Lydia, and Mary Magdalene.Would some say this is connected to the issue of spiritual abuse, noting that restricting women is another form of power and control — a hierarchy that mirrors the same dynamics?Take a listen and share your insights.Video Production: Lisa Jane BewleyCo-Hosts: Lindsay Pollard& Joy Waters Martin