92. Warrior of Eden: Rediscovering Women’s Identity in Christ with Beth Guckenberger

Abiding Free | Biblical Truth & Encouragement

What does it really mean that Woman was created by God to be Man's “helper”?

In this captivating conversation, host Shannon Sergey sits down with special guest Beth Guckenberger, the co-executive director of Back to Back Ministries, speaker and author. We discuss Beth's new book “Warrior of Eden” and dive deep into the subject of God's design and intention for women.

Episode Highlights:

- **Beyond the Curse**: Beth Guckenberger shares her insights from writing about women's roles and the societal pressures that influence them. She brings a fresh perspective on the Hebrew word for "helper" and its powerful translation that aligns more with "warrior."

- **The Treatment of Women by Jesus**: Our discussion underscores the revolutionary way Jesus treated women with dignity and respect. Beth analyzes how this contrasts sharply with cultural expectations of the time.

- **Identity Crisis**: Beth speaks candidly about her personal experiences with feeling inferior or less valuable than men, and the journey to discover identity in Christ.

- **The Balance of Humility and Strength**: Shannon Sergey contemplates how to navigate her path, staying humble while embracing the opportunities she has to lead and warrior within.

- **Controversial Conversations**: Hot-button issues such as women preaching are addressed, with Beth emphasizing heart posture over rigid doctrinal debates.

- **Living Out God's Design**: The narrative takes a deep dive into living by intelligent design as opposed to succumbing to the curse described in Genesis.

- **Empowering Young Women**: There's an engaging discourse on how young women today grapple with cultural opportunities versus perceived limitations within faith communities.

- **Understanding the Original Language**: Shannon shares her intrigue with the original language of the Bible and how it enriches the interpretation of key passages.

- **Role Models for Future Generations**: They highlight the need for role models and mentors who help navigate these discussions for the benefit of those who follow.

- **Traversing Difficult Biblical Passages**: The hosts and guest grapple with challenging scriptures, particularly those from Paul, and strive for a deeper understanding.

- **Celebrating Uniqueness**: A powerful close to the conversation, Beth Guckenberger champions the idea that women should celebrate their God-given uniqueness beyond traditional role discussions.

As always, Abiding Free seeks to bring to light the true freedom found in Christ. This episode is a sanctuary for dialogue and understanding about women's significant roles in faith, family, and society. We end encouraging all women to stand confidently in their calling, empowered by their identity in Christ.

Guest Bio:

Beth and her husband, Todd, live with their family in Cincinnati, Ohio where they serve as Co-Executive Directors of Back2Back Ministries. Between biological, foster, and adopted children, they have raised eleven children.

Beth is the author of fourteen books including adult and children’s titles. She travels and speaks regularly at conferences, youth gatherings and church services about reckless faith. Her style is based in story-telling and she draws from her vast field experience as a missionary, Bible teacher and parent for illustrations of biblical concepts.

For more information about Beth’s speaking schedule and contacting her, please visit recklessfaith.com.

Check out her latest book, Warrior of Eden.

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