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Bonus! Ministry to 2,000 Littles. From our Time4Littles Podcast.

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What does 1 Tim 2:11-12 mean in context? NOT what some people tell you!

3

This complementarian pastor found the other side had a stronger case! A Terran Williams classic replay on The Eden Podcast

4

Paul's Hallelujah Chorus in Eph 5.22-6.9 and why we need to see the parts!

5

Horizontal not vertical submission in Christian relationships - Eph 5.22-6.9

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Don't clip off the ends of the key passages. This leads to CONFUSION!

7

Dr. Jennifer Holloran and her 2026 Medallion Award Presentation in Philadelphia!

8

Women in Ministry and Leadership by Ken Schenck

9

WHO'S IN CHARGE? Author Christa McKirland from New Zealand! PART TWO

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WHO'S IN CHARGE? Author Christa McKirland from New Zealand! PART ONE

11

In Africa when our kids and I shared the good news on Eden!

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Pastor Heather from Wooddale Church talks about littles and bigs on this BONUS Episode from our new sister podcast!

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Sneak Peak at our NEW Sister Podcast - the Time4Littles Podcast!

14

Untangling 1 Timothy 2:8-12 from Book 3 - "Back to Eden"

15

In 1 Corinthians Paul fought against restrictions on women! Readings from the Eden Book Series on 1 Corinthians 11 and 14.

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1 Timothy is FOR women in ministry! Book 3 in The Eden Book Series.

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Ephesians 5 is NOT about wifely submission, from Book 2 in The Eden Book Series!

18

Genesis 3:16 has been polluted but cleanup is possible!

19

Go tell IT on the mountain! Stories from dozens of listeners!

20

Christmas in Eden?? Oh yes!!

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Which translation is better on Genesis 3:16? Dr. Joy Fleming answers!

22

Reformed Pastor Ryan Kron on The Eden Podcast

23

The Genesis 3 Sermon - The Attack and the Aftermath in Eden! by Bruce C. E. Fleming

24

Della Olson Book, Part 4. Further involvement by women leaders in the Free Church USA.

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Della Olson Book, Part 3. Oh yes! Free Church Women Ministered in the U.S.

26

PREQUEL Bonus Episode with Josh Ratliff. Called to mutual ministry!

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Wesleyan pastor opened to the idea of women in ministry | Rev. Josh Ratliff

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Naghmeh Panahi, PART 2! No more shame for women house church pastors!

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Why are women leading underground house churches?? | Naghmeh Panahi on The Eden Podcast | S17Ep16 Part One!

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WHO preached this summer to thousands in Sweden?? - Part 2 with Dr. Göran Janzon

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Women in Ministry in Sweden and Central Africa - Dr. Göran Janzon Part 1!

32

“Good News” and “Gone Askew”

33

Patrick Doyle. Abuse hurts but Jesus heals! Part 2.

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Patrick Doyle. Eden errors and emotional abuse. Part 1.

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PART 2. Rethinking Parenting Advice from Gothard to Wilson. Author Marissa Burt.

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Rethinking Parenting Advice from Bill Gothard to Douglas Wilson. Author Marissa Burt, Part 1.

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From Mountain Helicopters to HR for Thousands. 15 Women Leaders of Cru!

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15 Women who Changed our World - NEW BOOK from Judy Douglass

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From Babel to AI with Dr. Dawn Sutherland New Testament Professor of Liberty University

40

A Milestone Birthday Bonus Episode!

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Creation Order in 1 Timothy 2? NO. Something else? YES!

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Only wives submitting?? Better study the word patterns in Eph 5-6!

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How many errors are being taught about the serpent tempter?

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What about the NEXT verse after 3:16?

45

Hulda's Story - We’re going to kill your husband!!

46

Positive vs Negative Beliefs about Eden

47

Flashback! Pastor Osbaldo's Story - After a church split

48

Flashback! Andrew Bartlett asks "Is there hope for Mike Winger?"

49

Flashback! Della Olson Part 1 on Women Who Dared

50

Flashback - This Pastor's AHA! journey - The Dr. Bill Rudd Story

51

Flashback - Counselor’s evaluation of the Tru316 message

52

Can you name the Four Eden Marriage Steps?

53

Elizabeth and Denise tell their Tru316 Stories of transformation!

54

Tru316 Stories from Texas - Char and Beth transformed by the Eden insights!

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Mimi and April "true" the verse!!

56

How to TRU the verse of Genesis 3:16. Dr. Joy Fleming

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The ESV partially corrects Genesis 3:16. Comments by the President of the American Bible Society

58

2025 Medallion Award acceptance speech by Judy Douglass

59

316 Day 2025 - Cru VP of Global Leadership Development Recounts Medallion Award Recipient's Key Strengths!

60

Cru, American Bible Society and Tru316 Foundation all celebrated God's revelation on 316 Day 2025!

61

"Why Does One Verse Matter?" 3/16 Day Keynote 2024, Joanne Hagemeyer

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Inaugural 316 Day Address 2023 by Dr. Brown of NIV Update Committee

63

Beyond Eden “High Jump” of Ephesians 5:22-6:9

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Free Church, Three Stories - Pastor Jay Pound

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Beyond Eden Insight #2. The two "Jumps" in Eph 5:15-21

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Beyond Eden Insight #1 - Ephesians 5-6

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Pastor Stephanie O'Brien's Story, Part Two

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Pastor Stephanie O'Brien's Story, Part One

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Eden Insight #4 God Did NOT Talk to Eve about Pain in Childbirth

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Eden Insight #3 God's parallel words to the rebels - the serpent and the man!

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Eden Insight #2. Both ate. Both died. But they chose differently.

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Eden Insight #1 The patterns plus the definitions are important.

73

Tru316 Progress Report Through 2024! Grateful for YOU!

74

Christmas in the Garden of Eden??

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Vertical submission? Something else? Ephesians 5:24

76

What about Women and Men in Ministry? Dr. Kaiser Interview Part 2!

77

A Humble Giant! Dr. Walter C. Kaiser, Part 1. Author of 95 Books!

78

Della Olson Book, Part 2. Free Church Women in Ministry? Yes! A History.

79

Best Of! Judy Douglass - Veteran Author, Podcaster & Cru Leader

80

Word patterns disprove "headship" theories. Part 4 with Zach and Bruce.

81

Della Olson Book, Part 1. Women in Ministry in the Free Church. A History.

82

Why study Gen 2-3 again? The Intro to Joy's PhD Dissertation!

83

"Headship" or "Unity" in Ephesians 5:22? Zach and Bruce Part 3

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Patterns tell the story. THAT kind of submission is not biblical. Part 2 of Zach questions Bruce.

85

Reaching at-risk women in the Congo - Tabitha Center #316

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Ephesians 5 is built on Genesis 3! Zach Miller interviews Bruce. Part 1

87

More questions from Lauren, starting with "weaker Vessel"

88

Untangling a Woman's Purpose - The key passages. Lauren interviews Bruce!

89

Aerospace Engineer was told NOT to study Math in High School. The Kristine Johnson Story!

90

ShinyHappyPeople? Gothard? Emily's Story on The Eden Podcast. A "Best Of"

91

Demonic Attack. Mockery of God's call to a woman. This and more on this "Best Of" interview with Bob Edwards.

92

In the Beginning - our very first episode on the River on Fire! (BEST OF)

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Why Mike Winger can't think Biblically about those passages. Andrew Bartlett. BEST OF

94

Sheila & Bruce. What goes wrong when verses are misread. Best Of from 3/16 Day 2022

95

Some Women Overseers, Back to Eden, Chapter 5 - 1st Timothy 2:11-12

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Next Step? The Eden Schoolhouse Network!

97

Pastor Faith, Faithful to God's Call, Part 2

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Pastor Faith, Evangelism Award Winner, Part 1

99

Osbaldo Valdes. This Presbyterian found alternative voices! Part 2 and Part 3

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Osbaldo Valdes, Kaisis Podcast CoHost, Part 1

101

Jo Saxton, Part 2, Using God's gifts in leadership!

102

Jo Saxton, Founder of Ezer Collective, mobilizing leaders

103

We ask about toxic patriarchy. Mark Strauss, NIV Committee PART 2.

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Mark Strauss, When the Bible is inclusive but translations are not.

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Back to Eden, Chapter 3 - 1st Timothy 2:1-7

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Andrew Bartlett and his Response to Mike Winger

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The Andrew Bartlett Story - From UK Arbitrator to Author on Men and Women in the Bible

108

God Rescued Elizabeth from Terrible Advice

109

316 Day Keynote Address: Why does one verse matter? by Joanne Hagemeyer

110

Inaugural 316 Medallion Award Presentation by Jean and Dr. Joy

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From the Bare Marriage Podcast to The Eden Podcast - the Bethany Soflin Story!

112

316 Day Part 3. More Tru Stories! from Max to Marcus

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316 Day. Part 2 Tru School & Laura's testimonial

114

316 Day Celebration 2024, Part 1 Joy & Bruce

115

Theologian married to a Theologian - The Nick Quient Story

116

Tru Talk for 3-16 Day 2024 by Dr. Max Botner

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Tru Talk for 3-16 Day 2024 by April Shippy

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Tru Talk for 3-16 Day on March 16 by Divine Dissident

119

The Terran Williams Story - Part 3

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The Terran Williams Story - Part 2.

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The Terran Williams Story - Part 1. From Surfer Dude to New Pastor!

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Back to Eden, Chapter 2

123

Mimi and Vicky | The “Because of Eden” Workshop on 1 Cor 11 & 14

124

Cecilie Croissant | The importance of both the female and male voices in church

125

Tru Friends Friday - Dr. Mike Davis. Do First Borns Rank Higher In God's Eyes?

126

Back to Eden - Chapter 1. Don't miss the great TRUTH used 3 times in 1 Timothy!

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Tru Team: Jean and Mimi - The Back to Eden Workshop on 1 Timothy 2-3!

128

Cecilie Croissant. How to Avoid Causing Secondary Trauma

129

Is your Bible translation inaccurate?

130

Tru Friends Friday - Dr. Mike Davis. Part 2. The Unnamed Woman in 2 Sam. 20!

131

Beyond Eden - Chapter 6 on Ephesians 5:33-6:9. Reciprocal Family Relationships!

132

Bruce C. E. Fleming Part 3 | Launching a High School and two Foundations!

133

Bruce C. E. Fleming Part 2 | To France and then Africa!!

134

Bruce C. E. Fleming Part 1 | I learned how to let the Bible speak!

135

Tru Friends Friday - Dr. Mike Davis. Echoes of Slavery "justification!"

136

Beyond Eden - Chapter 5. Ephesians 5:25b clears up the confusion!

137

Tru Team: Emily and Mimi - The Beyond Eden Workshop on Ephesians 5-6!

138

Tru Team: PART TWO. Joanne - now in a doctoral program.

139

Tru Team: PART ONE. Joanne. Church doors were closed to her.

140

The 4 Tru School Workshops based on Genesis 3:16!

141

Part 2. Tru Team Interviews - Mimi Ouimet, Tru School Workshop Lead

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Tru Team Interviews - Mimi Ouimet, Tru School Workshop Lead, Part 1

143

Ephesians 5-6 in the light of Genesis 3:16 (Best Of)

144

Pastor Jay Pound on Ephesians 5-6 from the book "Beyond Eden"

145

"Best of" - Pastor Mike's Tru Talk! Researching Eden.

146

Pastor Stephanie O'Brien on Ephesians 5-6 from the book "Beyond Eden"

147

Bruce Fleming's Pentecost Sunday Sermon on Ephesians 5-6 (Best of)

148

From "Women & Men in the Light of Eden" (Chinese)

149

Natalie & Bruce Apply The Eden Bible Study to Abusive Situations

150

Natalie and Bruce do The Eden Bible Study

151

Jessica built out The Eden Course on Genesis 2-3 with videos and quizzes!

152

"Best of" - We Asked Dr. Joy to Tell Her Story!

153

"Best of" - Sheila asks Bruce about "Head" in Ephesians 5

154

Tru Friends Friday - Rev. Kelly VanArsdol

155

Beyond Eden - 4. Christian Submission is NOT What You Have Been Told.

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Workshop Wednesday - Devra and Benjamin Waterman

157

Dr. Max Botner, Podcaster and Bible Prof!

158

Beyond Eden - Chapter 3. The 4 Steps of Ephesians 5:19a-21.

159

"Best Of" Tru Talks - Brian Nystrom, co-founder of 50+ clinics!

160

REPLAY - The Mom Podcast Cohosts Ask About the New Testament Passages

161

Rev. Dr. Bill Rudd. Author of "Should Women Be Pastors?"

162

Tru Friends Friday. Liz Beyer, CBE Staff and Book Editor!

163

Beyond Eden, Chapter 2. Spirit-filled Walking. Ephesians 5:15-21!

164

Mandy & Joey Hall. Successful Tru School Workshop Students

165

Dr. Bev Nyberg, U.S. State Department Official. EFCA Missionary.

166

Media Monday. Dr. Jeff Miller of CBE Bible Project

167

Tru Friends Friday. YouTuber "Divine Dissident"

168

The "Beyond Eden" book. Something Better than 'Very Good'!

169

Workshop Wednesday - The Debby Seguin Story

170

Tru Talk Tuesday. Paula Collins, Trauma-informed LPC

171

Media Monday. Esme Bowers, From South Africa to the World!

172

Tru Friends Friday. Rev. Michele Arndt. IVCF and Church Planting.

173

Think Again Thursday. God Judges Adam. The Book of Eden chapter 8.

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Part 3: Carolyn Custis James. Author of Malestrom and Half the Church.

175

Part 2: Carolyn Custis James. Author of Malestrom and Half the Church.

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Part 1: Carolyn Custis James. Author of Malestrom and Half the Church.

177

Dr. Max Botner's extended personal interview of Bruce C. E. Fleming

178

Tru Friends Friday - Rev. Dan Boeck, Called to Peace Ministries

179

Think Again Thursday - The 11 Tru Words of Genesis 3:16

180

Workshop Wednesday - The Sandy Bittrick Story. Aerospace engineer.

181

Tru Talk Tuesday. Beth Moorhead - Westgate Church Counseling Center

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Media Monday. Judy Douglass - Author, Podcastor & Cru Leader

183

Tru Friends Friday. Elaine Kelly, Canadian Author!

184

Think Again Thursday: The Hidden Hebrew Patterns in Genesis 3

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Workshop Wednesday - The Beth Thomas Story!

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Tru Talk Tuesday. Loes Tam - Ministry to Silenced Women Worldwide

187

Media Monday. Keith Gregoire MD. Babies, Birds & Bare Marriage!

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Tru Friends Friday. Rev. Dr. Mike Davis - Optimal Performance Group.

189

Think Again Thursday. Genesis 3 - The Woman's Enemy

190

Workshop Wednesday - Vicki Cox, a Tru Student of the Word!

191

Tru Talk Tuesday. Rebecca Davis - Untwisting Scriptures

192

Lauren Rose. From Gothard Lawsuit to Called to Peace Ministries

193

Tru Friends Friday. Jessica Nagy and her community of warrior moms!

194

Think Again Thursday. Genesis 3 - The Attack in Eden

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Workshop Wednesday - Jamie Hamil - No longer silent

196

Tru Talk Tuesday. Dr. Stephanie Holmes. NeuroDiverse Families.

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Media Monday. Dr. Ron Pierce. Old Testament Professor and Author.

198

Tru Friends Friday. Katy Pistole. God healed her horse!

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Think Again Thursday. The Marriage Model in Genesis 2!

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Workshop Wednesday - April Shippy. Couples' Care and More!

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Tru Talk Tuesday. Joy Forrest - Called to Peace Ministries

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Media Monday! Emily Elizabeth Anderson. From Gothard to Amazon Prime!

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Tru Friends Friday! Sherry Hall. Navigators in Africa and Washington DC!

204

Think Again Thursday - Genesis 2 on "Equal Partners"

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Workshop Wednesday! Emily Derby. From Student to Facilitator!

206

Tru Talk Tuesday. Bob Edwards. From Channeling to Counseling!

207

Media Monday! Dr. Carmen Imes, Author and Old Testament Professor

208

Tru Friends Friday - Jean Bearden. From special needs to mega church.

209

Think Again Thursday - Genesis 3:16 has been polluted!

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Workshop Wednesday - Jeanna Smiley, from cult victim to freedom in Christ.

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Tru Talk Tuesday. Cecilie Crossant. LPC. Founder of Women in Community.

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Media Monday! Dr. Mark Strauss, NIV Update Commitee

213

The 7 Bible Study Steps - Master Class

214

The 4 Bible Study Principles - Master Class

215

1 Peter 3:7 The "Weaker" Wife

216

1 Peter 3:1-6 The Weaker Husband

217

Natalie Hoffman and Bruce do "THE EDEN BIBLE STUDY"

218

Paul identifies the legalists 1 Cor 14:36-40

219

WHO said "Women remain silent"? 1 Corinthians 14:34-40

220

What about the angels? 1 Cor 11:10-16

221

On our way to the Reunion!

222

What about head covering? 1 Corinthians 11

223

Women and Authority? Unlocking 1 Corinthians 11:1-16

224

Who was Timothy correcting? Some men and some women.

225

How to Handle Wayward Church Leaders. 1 Timothy 1-3

226

Keys to Clarity on New Testament Passages on Women and Men

227

About Submission in Ephesians 5-6 Part 3

228

About Submission in Ephesians 5-6 Part 2

229

Think About Submission in Ephesians 5-6 Part 1

230

Genesis 3:16 Deep Dive Part 3!

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Genesis 3:16 Deep Dive Part 2

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Genesis 3:16 Deep Dive Part 1

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The Tempter & The Man in Genesis 3

234

Think Again about Adam in Genesis 3

235

For Mother's Day - Joy Story

236

The Viral Graphic on Genesis 3:16

237

Q&A Asking Questions About Eden

238

Genesis 3:16 - Eve, Part 2 (No Curse on the Woman)

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Genesis 3:16 - Eve, Part 1 (No Curse on the Woman)

240

Overview: 7 Key Passages on Women and Men

241

Founder’s Address by Dr. Joy Fleming recorded LIVE

242

How Do Bible Updaters Work? Dr. Brown of NIV!

243

Do Mistranslated Verses Harm Marriages? Sheila Gregoire on 316 Day!

244

TRU Talk by Joanne Hagemeyer, former BSF Teaching Leader

245

TRU Talk by Jessica Nagy after a word from Bruce

246

TRU Talk by California Pastor Mike Davis

247

TRU Talk by Brian Nystrom, Founder of NAI Counseling Network

248

TRU Talk by Dr. Bev Nyberg, former State Department Senior Advisor

249

Joy Book. Part 6. Tru316.com

250

Joy Book. Part 5. Tru316.com

251

Joy Book. Part 4. Tru316.com

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Joy Book. Part 3. Tru316.com

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Joy Book. Part 2. Tru316.com

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Joy Book. Part 1. Tru316.com

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Joy Story! Learn who asked Joy to study Genesis 2-3

256

1 Peter 3:1-7 Witnessing Spouses

257

Women in Ministry in the Bible

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1 Cor 14:34-40 Another Quotation Refuted

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1 Cor 11:10-16 Women are free indeed!

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1 Corinthians 11:4-9 Counterproposal quoted and rejected.

261

BONUS The Tru316 Foundation is coming!

262

1 Corinthians 11:3 Not "Headship" but "Unity"

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1 Corinthians 11:2-16? 5 Keys unlock this passage!

264

Special News - THE EDEN WORKSHOPS and more!

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Back to Eden - Women and Men in Ministry? 1 Tim 3:2-16

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Back to Eden - Can Women Serve? 1 Tim 3:1

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Back to Eden - Eve and Paul 1 Timothy 2:13-15

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Back to Eden - Correcting Wayward Women Overseers 1 Tim 2:11-12

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Back to Eden - Disrupters in Ephesus 1 Timothy 2:8-10

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Back to Eden - Praying for Persecutors 1 Timothy 2:1-7

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Back to Eden - Paul's BIG Mistake!

272

Back to Eden! 1 Timothy 2-3. The Big Picture

273

Discoveries in "The Eden Course"!

274

A Different Look at Eden with Pastor Gene

275

"THE EDEN BIBLE STUDY" with guest Dr. Bill Rudd

276

Natalie and Bruce do "THE EDEN BIBLE STUDY"

277

NEW for Tru316 Day - The Eden Course!

278

Sheila and Bruce for 316 Day 2022!

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Eph 5:33-6:9 "It's Mutual!"

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Eph 5:25-32 Christ's Example.

281

Beyond Eden. Spouses Submitting

282

50,000 Downloads! A Group Effort!

283

Beyond Eden. Spirit-filled speaking

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Ephesians 5-6. The Detailed Picture!

285

Beyond Eden, Ephesians 5-6. The Big Picture.

286

BEST OF Season 5! The Eden Podcast Story

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BEST OF Season Four! 1 Cor 11, 14 & 1 Peter 3

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BEST OF Season Three! 1 Timothy 2:8-3:16

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BEST OF Season Two! Ephesians 5:15-6:9

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BEST OF Season One! Genesis 2-3

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Tru316 FOUNDATION

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Was Adam Cursed? The Book of Eden. Chapter 8.

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Eve NOT Cursed, Genesis 3:16. The Book of Eden. Chapter 7.

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Spotting the Patterns! The Book of Eden. Chapter 6.

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The Woman Will Win! The Book of Eden. Chapter 5.

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The Attack! The Book of Eden. Chapter 4.

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Marriage Model. The Book of Eden. Chapter 3.

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Equal Partners? The Book of Eden. Chapter 2.

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Pollution alert! The Book of Eden. Chapter 1.

300

Wrestling with the 5 NT Passages

301

BONUS Sharon Williams asks the Hard Questions!

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BONUS Natalie Hoffman interviews Bruce in depth

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BONUS. Sheila Gregoire asks Bruce about "head"

304

BONUS Episode - 20,000 Downloads!

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Gen 3:16 and 1 Cor 11, 14 & 1 Peter 3

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Genesis 3:16 and 1 Timothy 2-3

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Genesis 3:16 and The Garden of Eden

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The Eden Podcast Story and You

309

Bonus - Dr. Jeannine Brown on Philippians

310

1 Peter 3:1-6 & 7. Witnessing Wives and Husbands

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1 Peter 3:1-7 Not all spouses

312

Update on Your Progress!

313

Women in Ministry?

314

1 Corinthians 14:34-40 Silenced Women?

315

1 Corinthians 11:10-16 Under God, not under a covering

316

1 Corinthians 11:4-9 "No" to Head Coverings!

317

1 Corinthians 11:3 Not headship but unity!

318

1 Corinthians 11:2-16 Getting this Passage Right!

319

Sheila Gregoire is shocked! Bonus Episode. Her Bare Marriage Podcast Interview of Bruce C. E. Fleming.

320

Season 3 BONUS What We've Covered

321

1 Timothy 3:2-15 Who Can Serve in the Church?

322

1 Timothy 3:1 Back to Ministry

323

1 Timothy 2:13-15 Eve and Paul

324

1 Timothy 2:11-12 Correcting Wayward Women Overseers

325

1 Timothy 2:8-10 Disrupters in Ephesus!

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1 Timothy 2:1-7 Praying for Persecutors

327

1 Timothy 1:1-17 Paul's Three Sins

328

Guest on Christy Gudim's Podcast Genesis 2-3

329

Bonus - Celebrating 3/16 Day 2021

330

Season 3 Episode 1 Why 1st Timothy Matters

331

The Book of Eden - BONUS Episode

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Ephesians 5:32-6:9 Family Circus

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Ephesians 5:25-32 Loving and Giving “as Christ!”

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Ephesians 5:21-24 Christians Submitting “as Christ!”

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Ephesians 5:19-21 Teaching & Submitting to One Another

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Ephesians 5:15-21 Spirit-Filled Walking

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Season 2. Eph 5:15-6:9 Beyond Eden!

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Gen 3:17-20 Adam's Curse

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Genesis 3:16 - The 11 TRUE Words

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Genesis 3:15-17 The HIDDEN Patterns

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Genesis 3:14-15 Woman’s Enemy

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Genesis 3:1-13 Attack and Betrayal

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Genesis 2:24 The Marriage Model. God's "How to" Pattern.

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Genesis 2:18 Equal Partners ('ezer kenegdo)

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Genesis 3:16 Has Been Polluted!