A World of Difference

In this episode of A World of Difference, host Lori Adams-Brown discusses the importance of embracing discomfort and living outside of your comfort zone. As she notes, "The more we push ourselves, the more we grow and evolve as individuals."Breaking Barriers: Stepping Out of Comfort ZonesLooking to become a better global citizen, leader or simply step outside your comfort zone? Then, don't miss A World of Difference podcast hosted by cross cultural expert, Lori Adams-Brown. This episode is all about stepping outside your comfort zone, which can be scary but the benefits are immense. Lori shares her experience of crossing cultures, reminding listeners to embrace vulnerability for personal growth and tackling important skills like empathy and adaptability. To help her audience, Lori suggests different methods like taking cooking classes, going to cultural festivals or using Duolingo to learn new languages. The podcast ends with a reminder to embrace differences and to keep making a difference in the world. Don't wait, subscribe now to A World of Difference and join the conversation about diversity and inclusion!Lori Adams-Brown, "One way to expand your horizons is by immersing yourself in different cultures, and this can be through travel. It could be attending a cultural event. By talking to people from different backgrounds and exposing ourselves to different ways of human life."Timestamps[00:00:02] Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone[00:02:58] The Value of Cultural Exploration[00:06:18] The Importance of Stepping Outside Our Comfort Zone[00:09:40] Benefits of Vulnerability in Cultural Learning[00:13:03] Embracing discomfort for growth and connectionEpisode LinksBest Quotes[00:00:06] This is a podcast for those who are different and wanna make a difference[00:05:33] So what if I told you that stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to personal growth and a greater understanding of the world around[00:06:30] But also, we change in the process of learning from other people. We become better versions of ourselves when we expose ourselves and open ourselves up at vulnerability in our minds to change of how we might learn from someone else[00:08:58] It's not always easy to step outside our comfort zones because if fear and the unknown can really hold us back, and it can be difficult to even know where to start sometimes[00:02:58] But if that's outside of your comfort zone, maybe that's the kind of situation you're thinking about today as I think as we talk about being outside your comfort zone[00:06:48] Stepping out of our comfort zones can also help us develop important skills such as being adaptable. Empathetic. We all know that empathetic leaders are the best kinds of leaders[00:08:58] It's not always easy to step outside our comfort zones because if fear and the unknown can really hold us back, and it can be difficult to even know where to start sometimes[00:01:53] We have so many voices and perspectives that we wanna hear from and want to join together to collaborate in this effort of us all around the world, so please leave us a review[00:11:16] Culture around the world dance so differently, and we can learn a lot about culture by just learning to dance[00:03:38] Going outside of my comfort zone would be probably sitting with a bunch of women learning to do crafts or knitting or sewing or something of that nature I don't know what he does about that, but it's just really outside of my comfort zone[00:05:33] So what if I told you that stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to personal growth and a greater understanding of the world around[00:00:06] This is a podcast for those who are different and wanna make a difference[00:06:30] But also, we change in the process of learning from other people. We become better versions of ourselves when we expose ourselves and open ourselves up at vulnerability in our minds to change of how we might learn from someone else[00:02:06] My question is, have you ever found yourself in a situation where you were outside of your comfort zone?[00:04:56] And for many of us, being in an unfamiliar territory can be intimidating, even scary[00:09:30] This can be a great way to connect with other people who are also interested in learning about other cultures[00:07:50] So, it's not just about gaining knowledge, it's about stepping out of our comfort zone and developing these new skills, learning to be flexible and handling changes that come our way and challenges in ways that we're better able to not cope with, but to embrace and learn from and overcome those obstacles and move forward[00:10:40] Duolingo is a great app if you're wanting to learn another language, but also it could be just taking cooking classes[00:01:15] Either way, this podcast is gonna have something for all of us to learnHere are three tips to help you embrace discomfort and grow:1. Start small: It's easy to get overwhelmed and anxious when facing something new. Start with small, manageable steps that push you just outside your comfort zone. For example, strike up a conversation with someone you don't know at a networking event or try a new hobby.2. Celebrate your successes: Acknowledge and celebrate each time you step out of your comfort zone. Whether it's a small or big win, take pride in your progress and use it to build momentum for your next challenge.3. Learn from failures: It's okay to stumble and make mistakes. Use these experiences as opportunities for growth and learning. Ask yourself what you could have done differently and how you can apply these lessons moving forward.If you're looking for motivation to embrace discomfort and grow, this podcast episode is a must-listen. As Lori says, "The more we get out of our comfort zones, the more we're living life to the fullest."Here are three key takeaways from the episode:1. Discomfort is necessary for growth: In order to grow and develop as individuals, we must embrace discomfort and push ourselves to try new things. This can be scary and intimidating, but it's the only way to truly expand our horizons.2. Failure is not the end: Stepping outside your comfort zone inevitably means you will experience setbacks and failures. But as Lori points out, "Failure is not the end. It's simply an opportunity to learn, grow, and adapt." Don't let fear of failure hold you back from taking risks and trying new things.3. Embracing discomfort can lead to greater fulfillment: When we stay within the confines of our comfort zones, we're limiting ourselves. By embracing discomfort and taking risks, we open ourselves up to new experiences and opportunities that can lead to greater fulfillment and satisfaction in life.If you're ready to step outside your comfort zone and embrace discomfort, this podcast episode is a great place to start. As Lori says, "We all have the power to change our lives for the better. It starts with being brave enough to take that first step."Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Access all the exclusive episodes, including a new one this week where Lori shares about language learning from a 4-year-old in a homestay in Indonesia. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon. **********The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our Facebook group. We'd love to have you stop by and share your perspective. Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.   Find Us Online: @aworldof.difference on Instagram A World of Difference on Facebook, Linktree,on Twitter at @loriadbr or loriadamsbrown.comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating. Click here to reviewBecome a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon. Mentioned in this episode:Do you want to go deeper?Join us in Difference Makers, a community where we watch and discuss exclusive content that truly makes a difference. Give us $5 a month (the price of a latte), and join in on the conversation with our host Lori and others who want to make a difference. We'd love to have you join us!PatreonJoin Difference MakersJoin us in our membership community for exclusive content for only $5/month at https://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference. We go deeper with each guest, and it makes such a difference.PatreonThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Lori Adams-Brown on the World of Difference Podcast as she shares 12 tips to support survivors of spiritual abuse. As someone who has personally experienced this, Lori emphasizes the importance of listening without judgment and validating survivors' feelings. She provides practical ways to support your friend or family member, including self-care and connecting with resources. Lori also urges listeners to educate themselves and hold abusers accountable. This episode covers how to support survivors of workplace harassment as well, with tips on reporting incidents and providing energy-boosting activities. Don't miss this informative and empowering episode on helping survivors heal from spiritual abuse.Long SummaryLori Adams-Brown is back at it again with another compelling episode of A World of Difference! In this week's episode, she delves into the often-misunderstood topic of spiritual abuse and offers 12 tips on how to support those who have experienced it. Drawing on her experience as a survivor of this heinous act, Lori emphasizes the importance of listening, validating feelings, and providing resources such as therapy and support groups. She advises against placing undue pressure on survivors to forgive too quickly, instead encouraging practical and tangible support such as paying for therapy or organizing meetings with church leadership. The episode also provides advice on supporting those who have endured hostile work environments, harassment, and discrimination. Offering a myriad of practical solutions such as offering to help document experiences and going for walks together, Lori reiterates the importance of being patient and understanding in the healing process. The episode closes with a call to action for listeners to educate themselves on spiritual abuse, hold church leadership accountable, and offer ongoing support. Listeners are in for an informative and heart-warming episode, where Lori shares her experience and expertise with grace and humility. Her tips and advice are a must-listen for anyone looking to support survivors of spiritual abuse and other forms of trauma. So, put on your headphones, tune in, and prepare to be inspired!Timestamps[00:00:02] Tips for Supporting Survivors of Spiritual Abuse[00:03:30] Supporting Spiritual Abuse Survivors[00:06:56] Supporting Spiritual Abuse Survivors[00:10:19] Supporting Survivors of Spiritual Abuse[00:13:42] Practical Ways to Support Survivors of Abuse[00:16:30] Supporting survivors of workplace abuse[00:20:00] Encouraging Support for Spiritual Abuse SurvivorsEpisode Links to Books Lori mentioned (scroll to bottom of Linktree)https://linktr.ee/loriadamsbrownOther EPS mentioned in this EPS:Our Story Part 1: The Calm Before the Storm(There are 6 EPS in the Our Story series, where Lori and Jason share their spiritual abuse story in long form. EPS 100-105)You are invited to: Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join Lori and other patrons of this podcast at Patreon. **********The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our Facebook group. We'd love to have you stop by and share your perspective. Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.   Find Us Online: @aworldof.difference on Instagram A World of Difference on Facebook, Linktree,on Twitter at @loriadbr or loriadamsbrown.comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating. Click here to reviewBecome a patron of this podcast, for as little as $5 a month, and enjoy free merch. You are warmly invited to join Lori and other patrons of this podcast in our Patreon community with exclusive EPS just for patrons.Mentioned in this episode:Do you want to go deeper?Join us in Difference Makers, a community where we watch and discuss exclusive content that truly makes a difference. Give us $5 a month (the price of a latte), and join in on the conversation with our host Lori and others who want to make a difference. We'd love to have you join us!PatreonJoin Difference MakersJoin us in our membership community for exclusive content for only $5/month at https://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference. We go deeper with each guest, and it makes such a difference.PatreonThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite being faced with the hardships of COVID-19 and the uncertainty of her future, Melissa Hughes never expected that a simple video of her kids' sledding would spark an unexpected journey of spreading hope and connection to millions of people. How did Melissa's simple act of sharing her story lead her to such an extraordinary journey?In this episode, you will be able to: 1. Discover Melissa Hughes' unexpected path to TikTok stardom and the lessons she learned along the way. 2. Navigate the hurdles and culture shock of living abroad with resilience and adaptability. 3. Embrace vulnerability and faith in times of adversity to foster personal growth. 4. Utilize social media as a powerful tool to create connections and fight loneliness. 5. Delve into diverse religious perspectives and traditions during Holy Week for a richer understanding.My special guest is Melissa Hughes.If you're feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and disheartened by your attempts to connect and create meaningful relationships, then you are not alone!Have you heard the myths that social media has no positive impact, or that it can actually increase loneliness? Or that it is impossible to use social media responsibly? Parents who seek connection and inspiration, don't miss out on this opportunity to hear the truth from Melissa Hughes about harnessing social media for positive impact and combating loneliness.The key moments in this episode are:00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:39 - Accidentally Going Viral on TikTok,00:05:54 - Coping with Culture Shock,00:11:08 - Coping with Unexpected Challenges00:13:55 - Wrestling with Faith00:15:20 - Faith and Testing,00:16:37 - Nashville School Shooting00:21:38 - God and Suffering,00:25:13 - Walking Through Suffering,00:27:04 - Using TikTok for Good,00:30:30 - Using social media for good,00:32:55 - Engaging with followers,00:36:19 - Overcoming mental hurdles,00:41:01 - Traditions and teaching kids,00:43:23 - Holding lament and positivity,00:46:12 - Welcome and Invitation,00:47:24 - Commemorating Holy Week,00:48:16 - Exclusive Patreon Episode,00:49:37 - Invitation to Patreon,00:50:08 - Closing Remarks,Coping with Unexpected ChallengesLife can often present unexpected challenges, and it's crucial to learn how to cope with these situations. Developing resilience and adaptability can help individuals navigate challenging times more effectively. Embracing vulnerability, accepting one's emotions, and finding support from others can go a long way in overcoming adversity. By understanding that setbacks and hardships are a part of life and can often be the catalyst for personal growth, individuals can move forward with an optimistic and empowered mindset. In the discussion with Melissa Hughes, she shares her personal experience of coping with adversity during her time living abroad in the UK with her family. Facing challenges such as a car accident, adjusting to a new culture, and trying to maintain her faith amidst difficulties, Melissa highlights the importance of giving oneself permission to feel a wide range of emotions and seek support. Through these experiences, Melissa ultimately grows stronger and more confident in her ability to navigate life's challenges."Mountaintop experiences are for sights and inspiration, but the fruit grows in the valleys." - Melissa Hughes"Create content that sets your soul on fire." - Melissa Hughes"I feel like Jesus would be on TikTok. He'd be praying for people through the screen." - Melissa HughesMelissa Hughes is a TikTok influencer, international speaker, and best-selling author.She has been booked twice on The Kelly Clarkson Show and featured for the New York Times Best Seller “Primal Scream” on NBC. She has over 240,000 followers on TikTok with over 11 million likes. She is also a best-selling author of the book She Can Laugh along with a children’s book called, “Mommy Loves You When”. She has also done missionary work in the UK for several years with her husband and two children.In this episode, you will be able to: Discover Melissa Hughes' unexpected path to TikTok stardom and the lessons she learned along the way. Navigate the hurdles and culture shock of living abroad with resilience and adaptability. Embrace vulnerability and faith in times of adversity to foster personal growth. Utilize social media as a powerful tool to create connections and fight loneliness. Delve into diverse religious perspectives and traditions during Holy Week for a richer understanding.God and Suffering The question of why suffering exists and how it relates to one's faith in God is a deeply complex and personal issue for many. Understanding that suffering can lead to personal growth and finding solace in knowing that God is compassionate and supportive through difficult times can bring a sense of peace and help individuals navigate their experiences. During her conversation with Lori Adams-Brown, Melissa Hughes reflects on her experience with suffering and the impact on her faith. Melissa discusses a passage from the book of James that helped her realize that God is present during times of suffering, and He is big enough to help her through her struggles. Melissa's story of grappling with the issue of God and suffering offers insight and encouragement to others on their journey to make sense of their own experiences.Wrestling with Faith Faith can be a great source of comfort and guidance, but it can also be the source of doubt or uncertainty. Struggling with one's faith is normal, and questioning one's beliefs can often lead to a deeper relationship with one's spirituality. It's essential to be honest with oneself and explore these thoughts and feelings, as this can help individuals find meaning and direction in their spiritual journey. Melissa Hughes shares her experience of wrestling with her faith, particularly during challenging times. She openly discusses the doubts and questions she faced and how it felt like she was betraying God by doubting Him. Melissa's honesty and vulnerability highlight the importance of remaining true to oneself and being willing to ask difficult questions on one's faith journey, even if the answers aren't immediately clear.Using TikTok for Good TikTok is a popular social media platform that has the potential for making a positive impact on people's lives when used responsibly and thoughtfully. Creators have the opportunity to connect with a wide audience, share ideas, and spread positivity. By focusing on creating content that is authentic, relatable, and meaningful, individuals can utilize this platform successfully to make a difference. Melissa Hughes's experience as a TikTok influencer, with over 240,000 followers on the platform, demonstrates how the platform can be utilized for good. Initially sharing content related to motherhood, Melissa now strives to inspire and uplift moms, in particular, mompreneurs, by helping them find joy and energy in their daily lives. Melissa emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself, creating content that speaks to one's passions, and focusing on making a positive impact.Find Melissa on:TikTok: @Mhughes79https://linktr.ee/melissaleahughesFor those who are different and want to make a difference*****Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon. **********The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our Facebook group. We'd love to have you stop by and share your perspective. Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.   Find Us Online: @aworldof.difference on Instagram A World of Difference on Facebook, Linktree,on Twitter at @loriadbr or loriadamsbrown.comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating. Click here to reviewBecome a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon. Mentioned in this episode:Do you want to go deeper?Join us in Difference Makers, a community where we watch and discuss exclusive content that truly makes a difference. Give us $5 a month (the price of a latte), and join in on the conversation with our host Lori and others who want to make a difference. We'd love to have you join us!PatreonJoin Difference MakersJoin us in our membership community for exclusive content for only $5/month at https://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference. 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Guest: Brenden Kumarasamy, Founder of MasterTalk, a YouTube channel dedicated to helping people master the art of public speaking.Introduction:In this episode, we have Brenden Kumarasamy, a public speaking coach, and founder of MasterTalk, a YouTube channel dedicated to helping people master the art of public speaking. Brenden shares his insights on how to become a confident and effective public speaker, and how to connect with your audience.Key Takeaways: Public speaking is a skill that can be learned: Many people believe that public speaking is a natural talent, but Brenden believes that anyone can become an effective public speaker with the right training and practice. Start with the end in mind: Before you start preparing your speech, think about the outcome you want to achieve. What message do you want to convey? What action do you want your audience to take? Structure your speech: A well-structured speech can help you communicate your message effectively. Brenden recommends using the following structure: Introduction, Body, and Conclusion. Use stories and examples: Stories and examples can help you connect with your audience and make your message more relatable. Practice, practice, practice: Practice is the key to becoming a confident and effective public speaker. Brenden recommends practicing your speech multiple times before you deliver it, and recording yourself to identify areas for improvement. Focus on your body language: Your body language can convey a lot of information to your audience. Brenden recommends using confident body language, such as standing up straight, making eye contact, and using hand gestures. Conclusion:In this episode, Brenden Kumarasamy shared his insights on how to become a confident and effective public speaker. He emphasized the importance of preparation, structure, and practice, and provided tips on how to connect with your audience. If you're looking to improve your public speaking skills, this episode is a must-listen!Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon. **********The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our Facebook group. We'd love to have you stop by and share your perspective. Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.   Find Us Online: @aworldof.difference on Instagram A World of Difference on Facebook, Linktree,on Twitter at @loriadbr or loriadamsbrown.comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating. Click here to reviewBecome a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon. Mentioned in this episode:Join Difference MakersJoin us in our membership community for exclusive content for only $5/month at https://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference. We go deeper with each guest, and it makes such a difference.PatreonDo you want to go deeper?Join us in Difference Makers, a community where we watch and discuss exclusive content that truly makes a difference. Give us $5 a month (the price of a latte), and join in on the conversation with our host Lori and others who want to make a difference. We'd love to have you join us!PatreonThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let go of fear and resistance and join the movement of authentic storytelling to make a real difference in the world."My belief is that for small businesses, like personal brands, online podcast guesting can really be the center of your marketing if you let it - and it can also create all of the content if you will allow yourself to repurpose it, all of the content that you will ever need should you choose to be active on social media or have an email list or those types of things." Christine McAlisterChristine McAlister is a media expert with two decades of experience in broadcasting, documentary production and online marketing. She has been featured in Inc, Business Insider, Bustle, The Huffington Post, and on over 100 podcasts, and is passionate about helping entrepreneurs attract their next clients by being top 1% podcast guests.Christine McAlister had been in the media and storytelling industry since 1999, but it wasn't until she was invited to be on her first podcast that she was able to embrace the medium of podcasting as a way to tell stories. She was able to overcome her fear and resistance and began to approach it as a joy. With encouragement from people in the business, Christine pivoted her whole business to helping people share their stories and work in an authentic way. She now helps people realize the power of podcasting to create instant intimacy and connection, and to build their businesses. With her values of humanity, Christine encourages people to focus on quality over quantity, do research, create tailored pitches, and remember that it's a date and not a one night stand.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. How to leverage the power of podcast guesting to build your business and market yourself authentically.2. How to use the power of storytelling to make authentic connections and create an instant intimacy.3. How to identify clonable clients and tap into the right podcasts to find them.Resources:https://www.lifewithpassion.com/Other episodes you'll enjoy:Angela Proffitt on productivityDele Kooley on career pivotsJake Sasseville on big movesConnect with me: InstagramFacebookYouTube Twitter LinkedIn Website Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating hereChapter Summaries:[00:00:00]A World of Difference is a podcast for those who are different. We have another woman on the show this week, Christine McAlister. She is passionate about helping entrepreneurs attract their next clients by being top 1% podcast guests. This week marks Women's History Month.[00:01:56]Lori: Here we are recording today podcast in Women's History Month, of all things. Having two women and podcasting still a minority. In France, it's the opposite. Maybe we should move to France.[00:02:37]Sally Kohn has been in media and storytelling since 1999. She recorded her first podcast interview when she was eight and a half months pregnant. Kohn pivoted her business to helping people share their stories and their work in a really authentic way. This is why we need to hear women's stories.[00:10:42]For small businesses, online podcast guesting can really be the center of your marketing if you let it. Being a podcast guest specifically can get you in front of a whole new audience. There are so many other beautiful collaborations, connections, benefits.[00:14:58]3 million podcasts are out there right now. I recommend going back to basics as we would in any business. Quality over quantity, getting in front of the right people. Find out what they're listening to and then research those shows. Create a customized outreach.[00:18:32]Lori: Let's talk about some of the common mistakes people make when they're trying to land a podcast guest opportunity. She says it all starts with shifting the way that you look at it. People remember how you make them feel, and that's just so important in business and education.[00:22:45]Do you have any success stories from your clients or students who've used podcast guesting to grow their businesses? Our clients get an average or book an average of one high ticket client per appearance. We could apply this to change.[00:23:48]Brene Brown grew up in a warm culture, so there's warm cultures cold cultures. podcast is so different. It is an exchange, it is a conversation. There are some skills that you can teach people and I'm glad you're teaching those.[00:27:11]Christine: Do you have any advice for somebody who's, like you mentioned imposter syndrome? She says if there's something that you care about enough or and or a business that you have that you're allowing an exchange of money. We need voices out there that are not speaking right now, she says.[00:33:55]Christine: How can people find you and learn more about the work that you do? I have a checklist that you can use to be a great podcast guest. Everybody go get your dopamine hit by downloading this checklist. I would love to hear how this dopamine hit is making you happier all around the world.[00:35:06]I just love to hear the stories of women in Women's History Month. If you have any interest at all in being a podcast guest, reach out to Christine McAlister. For only $5 a month, you can be a part of this community where we go a little deeper.Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon. **********The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our Facebook group. We'd love to have you stop by and share your perspective. Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.   Find Us Online: @aworldof.difference on Instagram A World of Difference on Facebook, Linktree,on Twitter at @loriadbr or loriadamsbrown.comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating. Click here to reviewBecome a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon. Mentioned in this episode:Join Difference MakersJoin us in our membership community for exclusive content for only $5/month at https://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference. We go deeper with each guest, and it makes such a difference.PatreonDo you want to go deeper?Join us in Difference Makers, a community where we watch and discuss exclusive content that truly makes a difference. Give us $5 a month (the price of a latte), and join in on the conversation with our host Lori and others who want to make a difference. We'd love to have you join us!PatreonThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the World of Difference podcast, Dr. Nijay Gupta, a Hindu background Christian and seminary professor, uses his privilege to uncover the hidden female figures in the New Testament and challenge the long-standing patriarchal lens on the Bible to foster an atmosphere of equality and inclusion in the church."Just like that with the Bible. And we have failed. I have failed in the past to see these women, to recognize them, to admire them, and to tell their story." - Dr. Nijay GuptaDr. Nijay Gupta is a professor at Northern Seminary of New Testament and author of the book "Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church". He is a Hindu background Christian who has dedicated his life to studying the Bible and training Christian leaders.Dr. Nijay Gupta was raised in a Southern Baptist denomination and experienced a male-centric view of the Bible. He realized that many of the stories about the women in the Bible had been hidden, and set out to make them known. After many years of research and writing, he released his book, "Tell Her Story," which explores the roles of women in the Bible, and their importance. He explains how the cultural and socioeconomic status of these women was incredibly important to understand their stories, and how they were able to lead, despite the patriarchal views of the time. Dr. Gupta hopes that by uncovering the hidden figures of the New Testament, the Church will be able to recognize the importance of women's voices and use their God-given gifts for the benefit of all.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. Exploring the nuance of women leading in the early church, how has the long-standing tradition of egalitarian theology impacted the way we view women in the Bible today?2. Examining the role of women in the church, how can we create an environment of shoulder-to-shoulder collaboration between male and female leaders?3. Leveraging male privilege to elevate women, how can we use our male privilege to create a space for women to use their God-given gifts and preach the gospel?Resources:Order Tell Her Story here.Other episodes you'll enjoy:Allyson McKinney Timm on the Faith 4 ERA CampaignDr. Mimi Haddad on Christians for Biblical EqualityKate Wallace Nunneley on the Junia ProjectConnect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aworldof.difference/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/A-World-of-Difference-613933132591673/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aworldofdifferenceTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/@awodpodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aworldofdifference/Website: https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating hereChapter Summaries:[00:00:02]Dr. Nijay Gupta is a professor at Northern Seminary of New Testament. He is the author of a book called tell Her Story. How Women Taught Led. We're thrilled to have him on the church during Women's History Month.[00:02:57]Dr. Nijay Gupta is on the World of Difference podcast today. He talks about his new book, Tell Her Story. He says it's moving towards spring in California. People are really excited for your book release.[00:03:45]Lori: What brought you into being interested in biblical studies? Lori: I grew up in a Hindu family, became a believer in Jesus as a teenager. I've been teaching for almost 15 years. I love the work I do. Lori: It really is important to me to know who was part of the translation process.[00:07:08]There's been a lot of misunderstanding around women in the New Testament. The author changed her mind after doing a blog series called Why I Believe in Women in Ministry. Tell us more about the book and what readers are going to gain from it.[00:14:37]A lot of my book is about stepping out of some of the artificial frameworks we use. Where women were teachers, apostles, prisoners for the Lord. It's far past time that we give them the credit that is owed to them. The church job or office of pastor is a modern phenomenon.[00:25:09]Lydia is a businesswoman. Paul preaches to her, and her whole household is converted. She is a natural leader, and the apostles don't chide her for that. When we're not letting women use their Godgiven gifts in the church, we all miss out.[00:27:40]Southern Baptist Convention has kicked out Saddleback Church in California. Lori Penny: In many churches where it looks as though women can lead, but in reality they're not really leading. Penny: We need to return to some older ways of careful, honest, authentic, open, vulnerable discipleship.[00:41:00]Paul says Junior is a prisoner for the sake of the Gospel. She represents what we think of as the first generation of Christianity. Just imagining the bravery and the faith of these women that we don't talk enough about inspired this book.[00:43:58]EJ: How can people find you? I want to make sure people follow your podcast your blog, all your writing and what you're doing. For our patreon supporters, we're going to do an exclusive episode here in a second with him around some of the stuff that's gone on at Northern Seminary. Sign up for this month so that you can be a part of hearing this conversation.[00:46:04]Dr. Nijay Gupta's latest book is Tell Her Story how women led, taught and ministered in the early Church. We recorded an exclusive interview with him around what's going on at Northern Seminary. Join our patreon community for as little as $5 a month and get free merch.Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon. **********The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our Facebook group. We'd love to have you stop by and share your perspective. Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.   Find Us Online: @aworldof.difference on Instagram A World of Difference on Facebook, Linktree,on Twitter at @loriadbr or loriadamsbrown.comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating. Click here to reviewBecome a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon. Mentioned in this episode:Join Difference MakersJoin us in our membership community for exclusive content for only $5/month at https://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference. 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Allyson McKinney Timm, a global justice advocate and founder of Justice Revival, leads an interfaith campaign to support women's rights, gender equality and the Equal Rights Amendment to the US Constitution, despite the culture war drama, religious resistance and financial challenges she faces."We need to do everything possible to ensure women's rights are protected, and the Equal Rights Amendment to the US Constitution is an essential and necessary starting point. No one's saying that it is going to finish the job, but it's what we need just to get out of the gate and to get serious about tackling these problems." - Allyson McKinney TimmAllyson McKinney Timm is a human rights lawyer, scholar, and faith leader with two decades of experience defending the dignity and rights of those on the margins in the US and globally. She is the executive director and founder of Justice Revival, an organization that works to inspire, educate, and mobilize Christian action to support the human rights of all people.Allyson is a passionate advocate for human rights, founding Justice Revival to inspire, educate, and mobilize Christian action to support the human rights of all people. When she reflects on the issues facing women globally and in the US, safety, provision, and dignity all come to the forefront. To address the systemic inequality that women have faced in the US, she has been pushing for the Equal Rights Amendment to the US Constitution. Despite resistance from some who are afraid of inclusion and equality, she has continued to fight for the ERA and other measures to protect women's human rights. As Allyson works to bring about a cultural shift towards recognizing the human rights of all people, she is reminded of the human costs of discrimination and hopes to see the US take the lead in upholding and protecting.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. How the US Constitution is Lagging Behind in Protecting Women's Rights2. The Challenges of Promoting Human Rights Awareness in the US3. Examining Human Rights Through a Legal and Theological Lens.Resources:www.justicerevival.orgOther episodes you'll enjoy:Mimi Haddad on CBE: https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.com/s4e79Kate Wallace Nunneley of the Junia Project: https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.com/s2e23Dorothy Greco on Egalitarian Marriage:https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.com/s7e107Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aworldof.difference/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/A-World-of-Difference-613933132591673/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aworldofdifferenceTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/@awodpodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aworldofdifference/Website: https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: {LINK}Chapter Summaries:[00:00:02]Lori Adams Brown: Happy International Women's Day to every woman around the world. Today we have a very special guest, allyson McKinney Timm, the executive director and founder of Justice Revival. allyson is a human rights lawyer, a scholar, and a faith leader with two decades of experience.[00:03:59]Justice Revival is a diverse and inclusive Christian ministry with a mission of inspiring, educating, and mobilizing Christian action to support the human rights of all people. A lot of Justice Revival's work over the last six years has been creating innovative Christian education on human rights. It's such a rare space to see justice come together in the US.[00:06:05]This week marks International Women's Day. What do you believe are the most pressing issues facing women globally and in the US? Safety, provision and dignity are common themes. Although we often want to point fingers elsewhere, we certainly have much, much work to do here.[00:09:19]Faith for Era submitted tesTimmony at Senate hearing on Equal Rights Amendment. The measure would enshrine equality for women in the US constitution. Some opponents have argued it's unnecessary or could have unintended consequences.[00:15:42]Part of what the Era would do is raise the bar on sex discrimination. But there can still be other important considerations that are part of the analysis. It is so important to understand what it will and won't do and not fall prey to some of the narratives.[00:19:49]Christianity too often gets invoked to oppose human rights rather than uphold it. That fear of a more diverse, inclusive, egalitarian society has driven opposition to the era for the last 50 years. I'd love for you to help people understand how they can get involved in advocating for the Era.[00:23:06]The US is one of only seven countries worldwide that has so far failed to fully ratify and join the Women's Treaty. Most of the countries where your listeners are will already be part of CDA. And that's another key mechanism that's used to promote reform.[00:25:33]There is an American tendency or desire to think of ourselves as a world leader on human rights. I would like to see Americans thinking about how to do human rights here at home. Revival is deeper commitment to human rights and especially within the Christian community.[00:29:35]Justice Revival is working towards social justice. How specifically could individuals and communities support this work? Challenges include raising awareness about the work we do in the media. Third challenge is raising the support, the financial support, year after year.[00:32:11]I love how your perspective on theology and law has come together to help all of justice revival be born. What advice would you give to people who are interested in promoting gender equality and social justice?[00:37:31]Ali: On International Women's Day, I want to mention my mom, Suan, because she is the inspiration and really probably the reason I ended up doing this. How can people find you and more of your work? Where do you want to point them to?[00:40:15]Ali Vitali: International Women's Day is a chance to learn from women around the world. She says she has been blessed to work with Justice Revival board member Allie O'Brien. She'll be in Abu Dhabi for the event, and she'll be posting updates on social media.[00:42:01]I just want to encourage all of us to find just one thing. Maybe it's reading a book or listening to the story of a woman who's experienced something that she mentioned. Contacting your person in Congress that represents you to let them know your thoughts. There's so many ways to get involved.[00:44:08]The word courage comes from the root word related to heart. When you experience the feelings of others and that gives you that courage, maybe that's where you need to start. I believe that courage is contagious. Your next step is today.[00:44:57]Ali talks with us about her mom and how her mom inspired her. You can go to our Patreon community as little as $5 a month. If you want to join in the conversation about what your next step is for International Women's Day, for Women's History Month, for working for human rights, would love to hear about it.Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon. **********The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our Facebook group. We'd love to have you stop by and share your perspective. Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.   Find Us Online: @aworldof.difference on Instagram A World of Difference on Facebook, Linktree,on Twitter at @loriadbr or loriadamsbrown.comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating. Click here to reviewBecome a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon. Mentioned in this episode:Join Difference MakersJoin us in our membership community for exclusive content for only $5/month at https://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference. We go deeper with each guest, and it makes such a difference.PatreonDo you want to go deeper?Join us in Difference Makers, a community where we watch and discuss exclusive content that truly makes a difference. Give us $5 a month (the price of a latte), and join in on the conversation with our host Lori and others who want to make a difference. 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Experience the power of overcoming pain and discovering purpose through Angela’s inspiring journey."It's not about the stuff, and it's not about all these luxury things. People spend $5 million on a wedding, and I'm like, it's the most important day of their life until it's not right."Angela Proffitt is a productivity expert, podcast host, celebrity wedding and event planner, speaker, and author. She has been working for over two decades to help CEO's, executives, entrepreneurs, and solopreneurs grow their company brand.Angela Proffitt was a child who struggled with dyslexia and who dreamed of being a nurse, but instead found her passion in the wedding and events industry. After graduating college with a Psychology degree, she experienced a deep pain point when her computer crashed and she lost all her work. This experience led her to be the first on board with any new technological advances, and her deep understanding of technology has allowed her to create a successful career. Angela now uses her experiences to help other entrepreneurs and encourages them to take risks and learn from their mistakes. Through her hard work and dedication, Angela is an example of how to turn pain into purpose.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. How Angela Proffitt survived a disastrous computer crash three days before college graduation.2. How Angela Proffitt used her experience in psychology and healthcare to develop innovative tech solutions.3. How Angela Proffitt uses her experience to teach about the power of the Apple product range for productivity.Resources:True Colors Personality Test: https://www.idrlabs.com/true-colors/test.phpOther episodes you'll enjoy:Jake Sasseville:https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.com/s7e116Doni Aldine:https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.com/s8e124Dele Kooley:https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.com/s7e119Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aworldof.difference/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/A-World-of-Difference-613933132591673/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aworldofdifferenceTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/@awodpodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aworldofdifference/Website: https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: {LINK}Chapter Summaries:[00:00:02]Angela Proffitt, founder of GSD Creative, is a productivity expert. She travels the world helping CEO, executives, entrepreneurs, and solopreneurs grow their company brand. Happy Women's History Month to everyone today.[00:00:59]Angela Proffitt is the host of the World of Difference podcast. She will be appearing at Pod Fest in Orlando, Florida. Hear more about Angela Proffitt here.[00:01:36]The entrepreneur got her start in the wedding and events industry. She graduated with a degree in psychology and worked in a mental hospital and an AIDS clinic. As she got older, she realized she needed an end date to her career.[00:07:56]Every company and every big thing that I end up being a part of comes from a really deep pain point. Three days before college graduation, my computer crashed and I lost everything. So everything that I talk about, everything I teach, every company I'm part of come from a pain.[00:14:57]I moved to Apple products from PC products because I kept getting viruses. There is so much unlocked potential just from a productivity standpoint in the iPhone. It's about the people. That's the most important thing. Be present.[00:20:12]The psychologist lost one of his clients recently. He says he's had all his notifications turned off since the night that happened. He made a video about Kyle Jacobs and posted it last night. He has his theory of what happened but nothing has been released.[00:26:17]I think you are making a difference by working on yourself and also helping others have tools and productivity. How can you motivate any of your team to be productive when you are a mess personally, with your health? It's the people all along the way that make the difference and make it worth.[00:30:45]The author is dyslexic and severely ADHD. She wants great, perfect customer service. If you have a business, it's essential to communicate based on personality. She takes note of lacking company, culture, things like this that are missing.[00:35:13]Enneagram, strength. Finders Myers Briggs, which, by the way, he works with the Myers Briggs mother daughter for this. When you don't know how to unleash the power of your people based on the way their brain is naturally wired, you're missing out.[00:40:08]A lot of people get married when they're young. You can't get married till you're at least 30. The Golds take care of the oranges like crazy erratic behavior. When you start to recognize how the strengths of someone else can actually help you, then annoy you, your life will change.[00:45:42]Angela: Zoom Kova changed a lot, but without this little tool, I don't know who I would be. Where's the main place you want people to go to to find you? Angelaprophet. com. Take care today, Angela.[00:50:08]A few days after we interviewed Angela, her family lost their beloved dog. She says it's important to listen and sit with people in their grief. If you're experiencing grief of any kind right now, please reach out to us in our patreon community.[00:54:28]Next week we have a special guest coming on, my friend Angela McKinney. Tim will be talking about her recent visit to the Supreme Court for the Era. We'll also be in Abu Dhabi for International Women's Day. Lots to talk about next week.Angela Proffitt shares about her entrepreneurship journey, her grief after a recent loss, and how knowing people deeply brings happiness and business growth. Celebrity Wedding & Event Planner | Podcast Host |Time Management Consultant | Speaker | Author Angela Proffitt, Founder of GSD Creative, is a productivity expert, podcast host, celebrity wedding & event planner, speaker and author that travels the world, helping CEO’s, executives, entrepreneurs, and solopreneurs grow their company brand. As a serial entrepreneur Angela has spent over two decades mastering effective business processes and consulting for multimillion-dollar brands. Angela knows what drives conversions, sold-out events, and consumer engagement - and it’s not the fluff.It is Angela’s background in psychology, her effective communication techniques, and the “Get Shit Done” attitude that helps drive success. Angela has been featured in media and publications that include: TLC, ABC Family, People’s Magazine, Success Magazine and US Weekly, to name a few. In addition to running multiple businesses, Angela has served on the board of the Entrepreneur’s Organization - Nashville, as social chair, MyEO chair, mentorship chair, and marketing chair at the regional level. Since 2017 she has been the host of Business Unveiled; a podcast for the hospitality industry, taking you behind the scenes of running a creative business.When Angela is not working, you can find her TikTok’ing with her nieces and nephew and learning about the latest advancements in Apple technology. ANGELAPROFFITT.COMhttps://www.tiktok.com/@angelaproffitt_https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwdB7cvwDh9BKAmDSzc_RYQhttps://www.instagram.com/angelaproffitt/https://www.facebook.com/AngelaProffittLLC/https://www.linkedin.com/in/gsdleader/Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon. **********The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our Facebook group. We'd love to have you stop by and share your perspective. Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.   Find Us Online: @aworldof.difference on Instagram A World of Difference on Facebook, Linktree,on Twitter at @loriadbr or loriadamsbrown.comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating. 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Lori Adams-Brown guides us through the challenging yet empowering process of embracing change, exploring the power of self-compassion, and finding ways to stay in control in order to flourish.Lori Adams-Brown is a third culture kid and experienced change manager who has learned to cope with change through self-compassion, focusing on what she can control, staying flexible and adaptable, and practicing self-care.Lori Adams-Brown guides us through the challenging yet empowering process of embracing change, exploring the power of self-compassion and finding ways to stay in control in order to flourish."Maya Angelou said, 'If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude.'"Lori Adams-Brown is a third culture kid and experienced change manager who has learned to cope with change through self-compassion, focusing on what she can control, staying flexible and adaptable, and practicing self-care.Lori Adams-Brown learned first-hand the difficulty of change. From being a third culture kid and having to move schools, to welcoming three new children into her home, change was a part of her life. She taught herself to pay attention to her emotions, to focus on the parts of change she could control, to stay flexible, and to prioritize self care. Through these practices, she was able to cope with change in her life and find the beauty in it.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. How to cope with change from an in-depth personal perspective.2. What strategies can be used to cope with change?3. How can self-care help with dealing with transitions in life?Resources:A list of people thankOther episodes you'll enjoy:Dele Downs Kooley on repatriation and career changeKaren González on helpful changes for immigrantsDr. Debbie Pinkston on therapy, self-care and wellbeing Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aworldof.difference/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/A-World-of-Difference-613933132591673/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aworldofdifferenceTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/@awodpodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aworldofdifference/Website: https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here.Chapter Summaries:[00:00:02]Welcome to the A World of Difference podcast. Today we're talking about change. We're going to talk about why change is something we must face, both good and bad. And I would love to hear back from you on your perspective and your thoughts around change.[00:01:30]How can we change our attitude about change? I welcomed the change of welcoming into our home each of our three children. Change in my life has been one of the best decisions I ever made. An exclusive interview with each of you who are our patrons, the Patreon supporters, where I'll dig into how I coped through some of the biggest changes.[00:04:08]Change was a part of my life growing up quite a bit, moving to new schools. I've had to learn a lot about change management and different leadership styles. Every work culture, every organizational culture has a different way of handling change. It has to be managed well.[00:06:43]Change is an inevitable part of life. Here are five ways to cope with change. Pay attention to your emotions. Focus on the parts of the change that you can control. Allow yourself to feel through them with a lot of self-compassion.[00:14:15]The fourth thing I would say is it's really important to have a practice of caring for yourself. So practicing self-care when change happens. It's so important to practice and prioritize self-care, especially in terms of transition.[00:25:05]In the realm of support is also seeking professional help from a therapist or a counselor. Remember, though, that coping with change is not an overnight thing. It takes time.[00:29:50]If you would like to be a part of a community, we have a Patreon community where I would love to discuss this. You can join for as little as $5 a month. I'm going to be releasing an exclusive episode around this concept of change. Let us know how you're doing and how change is happening for you.Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon. **********The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our Facebook group. We'd love to have you stop by and share your perspective. Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.   Find Us Online: @aworldof.difference on Instagram A World of Difference on Facebook, Linktree,on Twitter at @loriadbr or loriadamsbrown.comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating. Click here to reviewBecome a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon. Mentioned in this episode:Join Difference MakersJoin us in our membership community for exclusive content for only $5/month at https://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference. We go deeper with each guest, and it makes such a difference.PatreonDo you want to go deeper?Join us in Difference Makers, a community where we watch and discuss exclusive content that truly makes a difference. Give us $5 a month (the price of a latte), and join in on the conversation with our host Lori and others who want to make a difference. We'd love to have you join us!PatreonThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast episode, Dr. Caryn A. Reeder examines the irony of the traditional interpretation of the Samaritan woman in John 4 and challenges long-held beliefs about women's roles in the church, illuminating the powerful role of women in the New Testament.Dr. Caryn A. Reeder is a professor of New Testament and the coordinator of the Gender Studies Program at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. She is the author of several books, including The Enemy in the Household, Family Violence in Deuteronomy and beyond, Gendering War and Peace and The Gospel of Luke, and her latest book, The Samaritan Woman's Story.In this podcast episode, Caryn Reeder examines the irony of the traditional interpretation of the Samaritan woman in John 4 and challenges long-held beliefs about women's roles in the church, illuminating the powerful role of women in the New Testament."What if we recognize that and celebrated women's words in our own churches? Oh, I do. Definitely do. Yeah. Women are really important in the narrative. In John's gospel, Jesus public ministry starts because of a woman, because his mother tells him, take care of this problem with we've run out of wine at this wedding. Take care of it, Jesus. And he does it because his mother tells him to, and that is what it says in John."Dr. Caryn A. Reeder is a professor of New Testament and the coordinator of the Gender Studies Program at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. She is the author of several books, including The Enemy in the Household, Family Violence in Deuteronomy and beyond, Gendering War and Peace and The Gospel of Luke, and her latest book, The Samaritan Woman's Story.Caryn Reeder grew up on a farm in Illinois, where she was introduced to the Bible on an academic basis. After college, she went to Jerusalem and studied the Misinterpretation of the Samaritan Woman in the transcript. Caryn discovered that the traditional interpretation of the woman being an immoral outcast was damaging and silenced her story. Despite the traditional perspective of women being silenced, Caryn realized that in the New Testament, women were important participants and patrons in the early Christian communities. Caryn is now on a mission to change the perspective of women in the church and to celebrate their words.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. How did the Bible's interpretation change over time and around the world?2. What is the real story behind the conversation between Jesus and the Samaritan woman?3. What challenges does the conversation between Jesus and the Samaritan woman pose to our views on gender, identity and who is worthy to understand and respond to Jesus?Resources:The Samaritan Woman's Story: Reconsidering John 4 After #ChurchtooBuy the book at the link above from IVP with code: AWORLD23 to get 30 percent off the ebook and physical book (plus free shipping)Other episodes you'll enjoy:Hannah Nation on Faithful Disobedience in China's House ChurchesJenai Auman on Spiritual Abuse SurvivorsWinfield Bevins on Liturgical MissionConnect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aworldof.difference/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/A-World-of-Difference-613933132591673/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aworldofdifferenceTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/@awodpodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aworldofdifference/Website: https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating hereChapter Summaries:[00:00:02]This episode is a special one for those of us who are interested in what the Bible actually says about certain women and from a woman's perspective. Dr. Karen A. Reeder is a professor of New Testament and coordination of the Gender Studies Program at Westmont College. She's here to talk about her latest book with IVP Press, the Samaritan Woman's Story.[00:01:39]Welcome to the world of Difference Podcast. I think there are many who have misunderstood the Samaritan woman for various reasons. I'm very excited about what we're going to discuss today.[00:02:11]Author's research has often been centered around issues of violence and family life and gender in the Bible. She says the women of the Bible preached about or researched or theologically understood through the lens of women has been lacking for a long time. For her, it's just a hobby.[00:05:07]What would you say we have gotten wrong about the Samaritan woman? Most sermons on her had all been preached by men. Once she started reading more like female theologians, she realized there was a different perspective. How do you walk through that?[00:14:46]The contrast in John's gospel between Nicodemus and the Samaritan woman challenges a lot of our stereotypes. It can be a lesson for us in the church to respect women in a way that Jesus does.[00:25:15]We have a couple of texts in the New Testament that do seem to silence women. But all the books are really contextual. They're written to particular people who are experiencing particular situations. What would you say to someone who says it's not okay for women to preach?[00:26:38]In the New Testament, we have a witness to women's significance, importance and contributions to the church. Maybe we shouldn't prioritize One Timothy chapter Two over this wide array of evidence. It's playing fast and loose with scripture when you don't take the time to look into something.[00:30:37]Some scholars have argued that what happened in the Church was connected to what was happening in Roman society more generally. Even though we have the primary voices of the time saying women should not have authority, women were still doing it. Reincorporating those women into our church history is also really important.[00:34:31]My New Testament intro classes are one of the classes that all students at Westmont College are expected to take. Using those as lenses to help read Scripture is really revolutionary for a lot of students. Getting the lenses to examine scripture and what it might have meant for its earliest audiences is a game changer.[00:36:15]Coming back to this issue of Women and the Bible. I gave the students a chapter from Kat Armis's Abuelita Theology. It sparked so much conversation among the students. 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