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Dr. Barr joins Rev. Dr. Kimberly Majeski to explore how women’s roles in ministry have evolved—and been constrained—through church history. Drawing on her latest book Becoming the Pastor’s Wife, she traces how and why the “pastor’s wife” became the archetypal woman in ministry: a way to keep gifted women serving yet under male authority. Dr. Barr highlights key moments—like the Southern Baptist Convention’s 1984 resolution barring women pastors—and earlier precedents in church history, showing that women served as clergy from New Testament times through the medieval era .She explains that understanding this history equips today’s churches to reclaim women’s leadership gifts more faithfully.

This episode of Preach Like a Girl with Reverend Dr. Kimberly Majeski features Lady Diana Eubanks, a prominent figure in the Church of God. The discussion highlights her life, faith, and experiences, including her travels to Egypt and Uganda. She shares insights into her storytelling gift, which captivates those around her, and recounts her journey alongside her husband, who served in the Air Force before becoming a pastor.

A key part of the conversation focuses on Lady Diana's mother, an influential nurse and civil rights activist in St. Augustine, Florida. She played a pivotal role in the early Civil Rights Movement and worked closely with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as his secretary when he came to St. Augustine to support the movement.

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Want to travel with us? Join Dr. Kimberly Majeski on an extraordinary expedition through Greece and Turkey, tracing the footsteps of ancient women leaders who shaped the early Christian church. This unique adventure, limited to just 20 intrepid souls, offers a perfect blend of historic insight and joyous exploration. But this isn't just an academic pilgrimage – it's a celebration of life, both ancient and modern. We’ll have lots of time to shop for souvenirs, enjoy fresh Mediterranean cuisine, and create lasting friendships.

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In this episode of Preach Like a Girl, Reverend Dr. Kimberly Majeski speaks with Dr. Lynn Cohick, a distinguished professor of New Testament and Director of Houston Theological Seminary Education. They discuss Dr. Cohick’s passion for highlighting women in Christian history through initiatives like the Center for Women in Leadership and the Visual Museum of Women in Christianity, which showcases artwork and historical records of influential women in the early church.

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