On this episode of the Right Side Up podcast, we finally talk about the Apostle Paul and his issues with women. We are joined by our good friends Lucy Peppiatt and Aaron White, who discuss Aaron’s contributions to the book based upon Lucy’s scholarship and theology. We delve into the complexities and often misunderstood teachings of Paul regarding women, discussing how these scriptures have been weaponized and misinterpreted. Lucy emphasizes the importance of viewing Scripture with a holistic and contextual lens, and being honest about the things we just don’t understand in Paul’s letters. We call once again for men to be allies and for the church to embrace a fuller understanding of gender equality as part of its mission for the future.
Show Notes
Link to order the book: Need to Know: Empowering Female Leadership and Why It’s Essential for the Future of the Church
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keywords women in ministry, biblical scholarship, paul, culture, context, early church, women leaders, theology, allies
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Right Side Up Podcast
00:53 Meet the Hosts and Guests
02:01 Discussing Paul's Views on Women
06:26 Reinterpreting Paul's Teachings
15:24 Challenges of Women in Leadership
19:39 Men's Role in Supporting Women
23:49 Engaging with Difficult Scriptures
29:32 Reflecting on a Friend's Life and Legacy
30:22 Lucy's Work and Its Impact
30:46 Youth Camp and Challenging Verses
32:06 Invitation to Deeper Understanding
34:44 Launching the Need to Know Book
35:52 The Role of Allies
37:33 Humility in Scriptural Interpretation
39:49 Confronting Difficult Passages
46:35 Hope for Change and Future Generations
51:33 Lucy's Current and Future Projects
54:52 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
Need To Know | Episode 9 | Lucy Peppiatt & Aaron White