The Chick Report with Dr. Sandra Glahn

What happens when we teach the Bible’s big story and still push key women to the margins—through omission, shorthand, or added shame the text never assigns? In this episode of “The Chick Report,” Dr. Sandra Glahn talks with Dr. Kelly Dippolito about her research on curriculum, the metanarrative of Scripture, and how our storytelling habits shape what people notice (and miss) in the biblical text. Discover:- Why “big story” curriculum often leaves out key figures (like Deborah and the Romans 16 women) and what we lose when we treat them like after-credits. - How we can stop shaming women where Scripture doesn’t—especially in stories like the Samaritan woman at the well and the woman Jesus forgave. - How teachers can move people from biblical familiarity to biblical literacy by telling the whole story with women fully included—and by using open-access art through the Visual Museum to help teach it. Join us as we explore the theme “A Woman’s Place is in the Story”—because when we skip, minimize, or mislabel women in Scripture, we flatten the storyline and miss models of faithful discipleship for the whole church. Subscribe for more episodes featuring scholarship with a touch of slang.Connect with Sandra: https://sandraglahn.com | Instagram: @SandraGlahnAuthor Explore the Visual Museum: https://www.visualmuseum.gallery Disclaimer: 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.

What happens when we ignore how story works in Scripture? In this episode of “The Chick Report,” Dr. Sandra Glahn welcomes Dr. Kelley Mathews to explore how readers, teachers, and translators sometimes write women out of the biblical story. Together Drs. Glahn and Mathews discuss plot, character, setting, and narrative voice, and they show why careful reading helps us hear the text more clearly.Discover:How story shapes the way we read Scripture and why that matters for interpretation What Mary, Abigail, Tamar, and Judah reveal when we follow the narrative closely How some English translations can hide women in plain sight and what Bible teachers can do about itJoin us as we explore the theme “A Woman’s Place is in the Story”—because when we overlook, minimize, or misread women in Scripture, we miss crucial dimensions of the biblical story. Subscribe for more episodes featuring 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.Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction: how story works and how women get written out of Scripture 0:47 - Meet Dr. Kelley Mathews: background, scholarship, and studying Mary 3:38 - Why story matters: history, fiction, and what makes a narrative work 9:21 - Favorite settings and characters: Anne of Green Gables, Elizabeth Bennet, and narrative imagination 17:39 - Favorite Bible story and why Mary stands out as a disciple 23:25 - Abigail and David: plot, character, setting, and narrative voice in 1 Samuel 25 30:23 - Reading Scripture as story: Judah, Tamar, and following the Messiah’s line 31:20 - How Bible translation can erase women in plain sight 36:32 - What pastors and ministry leaders can do differently 41:10 - Final thoughts: reading each Gospel as a literary whole 

What happens when a Bible scholar refuses to force the text into inherited conclusions? In this bonus episode of “The Chick Report,” Dr. Sandra Glahn welcomes Dr. Preston Sprinkle and explores "From Genesis to Junia," tracing his journey from hardline complementarian assumptions to a fresh, text-first reading of Scripture on women and leadership, the first-century church, and Romans 16. Discover:- How Preston followed the text rather than a tradition he received and why he delayed firm conclusions until he worked through the arguments and sources for himself - How the New Testament’s leadership language—coworker, servant, prophet, overseer, elder, and those who “work hard in the Lord”—reshapes the questions many Christians ask today - How Romans 16 pushes readers to take Phoebe, Priscilla, and Junia seriously as key figures in Paul’s ministry network Join us as we explore the theme “A Woman's Place is in the Story”—because when we return to Scripture with humility, curiosity, and courage, we see women across the biblical story and we learn to let the text correct us where needed. Subscribe for more episodes featuring scholarship with a touch of slang.Connect with Sandra: https://sandraglahn.com | Instagram: @SandraGlahnAuthorConnect with Preston: https://www.prestonsprinkle.com/ | Instagram: @preston.sprinkle | Facebook: Preston Sprinkle | X: PrestonSprinkleDisclaimer: 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.

What happens when archaeology tells the story that later editors tried to hide? In this episode of "The Chick Report," Dr. Sandra Glahn goes beneath basilicas, mosaics, and inscriptions with Dr. Carina Prestes, author of Excavating Women: The Archaeology of Leaders in Early Christianity, and uncovers evidence of women who preached, led, and built early Christian communities—while tracing the marks of later erasure.Discover:- How burials, mosaics, and inscriptions point to women leaders in early Christianity - How altered images and missing inscriptions signal attempts to erase women’s identities and titles - How archaeological evidence challenges “sacred prostitution” claims and exposes translation bias in key termsJoin us as we explore the theme “A Woman’s Place is in the Story”—because when we erase women from Christian history, we miss what the evidence still shows. Subscribe for more episodes featuring scholarship with a touch of slang.Connect with Sandra: https://sandraglahn.com | Instagram: @SandraGlahnAuthor Disclaimer: 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.

What happens when we misread the Samaritan woman in John 4? In this episode of "The Chick Report," Dr. Sandra Glahn talks with Dr. Lynn Cohick about the Woman at the Well, the “sixth hour,” and the way John uses light and darkness to spotlight who Jesus is—and how he sees her. Discover:- Why the “five husbands”, and "one who is not your own" details do not demand a story of immorality- How church tradition honored her as Photina—and why later interpretation turned suspicious- How the harvest teaching belongs inside John 4 and exposes what the disciples missedJoin us as we explore the theme “A Woman’s Place is in the Story”—because when we import assumptions into the text, we distort the story John tells.Subscribe for more episodes featuring scholarship with a touch of slang. Connect with Sandra: https://sandraglahn.com | Instagram: @SandraGlahnAuthor Disclaimer: 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.

Why does Matthew name “Uriah’s wife” instead of Bathsheba—and what does that choice reveal about sin, power, and redemption? In this episode of “The Chick Report,” Dr. Sandra Glahn talks with Reverend Dr. Anne Clements, author of Mothers on the Margin? The Significance of Women in Matthew’s Genealogy, to trace Matthew’s literary strategy and to spotlight the women whose stories shape salvation history.Discover: - Why Matthew highlights outsiders in Jesus’ genealogy through Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and “Uriah’s wife” - How Matthew’s phrasing “Uriah’s wife” redirects attention to David’s wrongdoing instead of blaming the woman - How a “hermeneutic of hospitable awareness” helps readers notice unnamed women and read Scripture with careJoin us as we explore the theme “A Woman’s Place is in the Story”—because when we skip, flatten, or vilify women in Scripture, we distort what the text actually says and miss the richness their stories carry.Subscribe for more episodes featuring scholarship with a touch of slang. Connect with Sandra: https://sandraglahn.com | Instagram: @SandraGlahnAuthor Disclaimer: 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.

What happens when we read Queen Vashti as “defiant” instead of dignified? In this episode of "The Chick Report," Dr. Sandra Glahn welcomes author Sharifa Stevens to revisit Esther’s opening scene, highlight the king’s objectification, and honor Vashti’s costly “no” as a turning point that protects others down the line. Discover: Why Vashti’s refusal exposes power, fear, and manipulation—and why many readers miss the danger Esther faces Why the text never sells this story as romance—and why that misread distorts the book of Esther How Sharifa Stevens blends prayers and poems in When We Talk to God to practice sacred resistance, lament honestly, and keep asking God for justice Join us as we explore the theme “A Woman’s Place is in the Story”—because when we silence, flatten, or villainize women in Scripture, we lose the plot and miss what God highlights.Subscribe for more episodes featuring scholarship with a touch of slang.Connect with Sandra: https://sandraglahn.com | Instagram: @SandraGlahnAuthor Disclaimer: 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.

What happens when we treat Jezebel as a seductive stereotype instead of reading her story on its own terms? In this episode of "The Chick Report," Talitha Summers talks with Dr. Sandra Glahn about Jezebel of Jezreel, Naboth’s vineyard, and how Scripture uses place and timing to spotlight God’s justice—even when the text never spells it out. Discover: - How Jezebel weaponized false witnesses to seize Naboth’s family land - Why Jezebel’s story centers on idolatry and injustice—not sexual temptation - How the vineyard in Jezreel and the delayed reckoning teach us to trust God to bring justice rather than taking our own revengeJoin us as we explore the theme “A Woman’s Place is in the Story”—because when we flatten the story into easy tropes, we miss how God works through narrative details, hidden presence, and fitting justice. Subscribe for more episodes featuring scholarship with a touch of slang. Connect with Sandra: https://sandraglahn.com | Instagram: @SandraGlahnAuthor Disclaimer: 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.

What happens when one woman steps between a hotheaded future king and a household headed for bloodshed? In this episode of "The Chick Report,” Dr. Sandra Glahn and Dr. Robert Chisholm track Abigail’s decisive intervention in 1 Samuel 25 and show how she protects her household, honors God’s chosen king, and redirects David toward patience and restraint.Discover:How Abigail confronts Nabal’s insult and stops David from spilling bloodHow the story highlights David’s character cracks, and points toward the need for the ideal KingHow Abigail embodies “Lady Wisdom,” exposes Nabal’s folly, and strengthens David’s resolve to wait for God’s timingJoin us as we explore the theme “A Woman’s Place is in the Story”—because when we skip, silence, or distort women’s voices in Scripture, we miss the wisdom God puts on the page.Subscribe for more episodes featuring 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.

What happens when women speak up—and Scripture records their names, arguments, and courage? In this episode of "The Chick Report," Dr. Sandra Glahn talks with Dr. Young-Sam Won about women in the Old Testament who press for justice, act with initiative, and reveal God’s attentive care for those with little power. Discover: - How the daughters of Zelophehad—Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah—bring their case to Moses, and how the Lord affirms their claim- How the Shunammite woman drives Elisha to action through hospitality, leadership, and steady resolve - How Numbers 5 shifts suspicion away from private punishment and places the legal process under priestly oversight, which limits harm and protects accused womenJoin us as we explore the theme “A Woman’s Place is in the Story”—because when we overlook women’s agency and testimony in Scripture, we miss what the text itself highlights about God’s justice and mercy.Subscribe for more episodes featuring 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.

What happens when we pay attention to Tamar’s story? In this episode of "The Chick Report," Dr. Sandra Glahn and Dr. Nika Spaulding trace the dramatic Genesis narrative that reshapes Judah’s life and reminds us why these often‑skipped stories matter.Discover:- Why Tamar’s bold actions expose injustice and move the family line toward redemption- How her confrontation transforms Judah into a different man by the end of Genesis- Why this often-skipped story is essential to the Genesis storylineJoin us as we explore the theme “A Woman’s Place is in the Story”—because when we skip or distort this narrative, we lose sight of the main storyline and its surprising reversal.Subscribe for more episodes featuring scholarship with a touch of slang.Connect with Sandra: https://sandraglahn.com | Instagram: @SandraGlahnAuthorLinks:https://www.nikaspaulding.com/product-page/trinity-in-10Disclaimer: 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.

What happens when Exodus puts women at the front of the fight against evil? In this episode of "The Chick Report," Dr. Sandra Glahn welcomes Dr. Carmen Imes and traces Exodus 1–2, where women resist Pharaoh’s violence, protect vulnerable lives, and propel God’s rescue story forward—before Moses ever meets God at the burning bush.Discover:- How Shiphrah and Puah resist evil by defying Pharaoh and preserving the lives of Hebrew boys- How Moses’ mother, sister, and Pharaoh’s daughter resist evil by outmaneuvering an empire and saving a child- How you can resist evil within your own sphere of influence when you see what needs doingJoin us as we explore the theme “Women Resisting Evil”—because when women lead the resistance in Exodus, they show us what courage looks like and they call us to act.Subscribe for more episodes featuring 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.

What happens when we leave women out of the story? In this first episode of "The Chick Report," Dr. Sandra Glahn tells the backstory behind the podcast and what happens when we ignore or distort the voices of women in Scripture. Discover:- Why ignoring the women distorts the biblical narrative- The surprising legacy that made this podcast possible- What the stories of Tamar and the woman of Samaritan revealJoin us as we explore the theme “A Woman’s Place is in the Story”—because when we skip or vilify women in the story of Scripture, we get a distorted picture.Subscribe for more episodes featuring 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.