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Episode 208: What Happens When a Pastor Sets Out to Prove Complementarianism? ft. Terran Williams
Oct 5, 2023
Terran Williams, author of How God Sees Women and What's So Amazing About Scripture, joins the podcast to discuss their journey from complementarianism to egalitarianism. They examine flawed aspects of complementarianism, emphasize the importance of women's voices in church leadership, explore stories where Jesus interacts with women, and address challenges in navigating conversations about complementarianism. They offer advice on dealing with closed-minded pastors and the fear of gaslighting.
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- Evaluating complementarianism's theological and exegetical weaknesses led a former pastor to embrace egalitarianism.
- Taryn Williams' book on gender equality impacted a denomination within the Assemblies of God in South Africa, prompting a shift in perspective and ordinations of women.
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Taryn Williams' Journey in Reevaluating Complementarianism
Taryn Williams, a former complementarian pastor, shares his personal journey of reevaluating the complementarian doctrine in his book 'How God Sees Women'. He describes how his original beliefs were challenged as he studied Scripture and engaged with scholarship on both sides of the argument. Through his research, he came to the realization that complementarianism was lacking in theological and exegetical strength, particularly when considering the synthesis of all biblical passages. This revelation led him to embrace egalitarianism and advocate for women's leadership and equality in the church. His experiences highlight the importance of intellectual curiosity, humility, and open-mindedness in reevaluating long-held beliefs.
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