The Crossway Podcast 5 Stories of Forgotten Women in the Bible (Colleen Searcy)
May 26, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Colleen Searcy, a Bible teacher and creator of the 'Meet Me in the Bible' series, highlights the often-overlooked narratives of women in Scripture. She showcases unsung heroines like Hagar and Deborah, illustrating their resilience and crucial contributions. The discussion also brings to light faithful figures such as Anna and Tabitha, emphasizing their impact in the New Testament. Colleen shares insights on empowering personal Bible study, enriching community involvement and appreciation of women's roles in ministry.
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Importance of Studying Women in Bible
- Women are God's image bearers and their stories reveal attributes of God.
- Biblical women, though less discussed, hold important, God-breathed teachings valuable for all believers.
Hagar's Story Reconsidered
- Hagar had no choice in her story but God lovingly pursued and saw her individually.
- God treats Hagar with dignity, calling her by name and promising her son's freedom.
Women’s Courage in Exodus
- Early in Exodus, midwives Shiphra and Pua risked their lives to save male babies.
- Moses' mother and Pharaoh's daughter also showed courage, contributing to Moses' survival.