The Bible For Normal People

[ATBW] Episode 1 - George Orwell Warned Us About 1984

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Mar 13, 2025
Pamela Durso, President of Central Seminary, and Meredith Stone, Executive Director of Baptist Women in Ministry, delve into the transformative history of women in the Southern Baptist Convention. They highlight St. Fabiola’s legacy of compassion and the groundbreaking work of female pioneers in 1984 who fought for women's ordination. The conversation examines the ongoing struggles for equality in ministry and how societal pressures have influenced the church's stance on female leadership, sparking vital discussions still relevant today.
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ANECDOTE

St. Fabiola's Resilience

  • St. Fabiola, a wealthy Roman woman, defied societal norms by divorcing her abusive husband and remarrying.
  • Despite facing public penance, she devoted her life to charity, founding the first public hospital and hospice in Europe.
INSIGHT

1984 SBC Meeting

  • In 1984, the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) held a pivotal meeting regarding women's roles in ministry.
  • A resolution was proposed to restrict women from pastoral functions and leadership roles.
ANECDOTE

Addie Davis' Ordination

  • Addie Davis, the first ordained woman in the SBC, felt a call to ministry despite societal expectations.
  • Facing opposition, she persevered and was ordained in 1964.
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