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Episode 1 - George Orwell Warned Us About 1984

All the Buried Women

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Women in Ministry: A Struggle for Recognition

This chapter explores the historical journey of women seeking ordination within the Southern Baptist Convention during the late 1970s and 1980s. It highlights key events and the formation of Baptist Women in Ministry as a support network advocating for women's leadership roles, culminating in a pivotal resolution in 1983 that called for fair treatment. The narrative underscores the ongoing tensions and debates around women's ordination, showcasing the clash between progressive advocacy and traditional restrictions within the church community.

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