09 The Power of Quiet Defiance : Shiprah and Puah's Story (Invisible Women of the Bible)

Rooted and Resilient : Faith After 50 (or 60!): Navigating Challenging Seasons, Starting Over After Empty Nest, Life After Divorce, Finding Purpose for Christian Women

What if the quiet choices you make today could change history tomorrow? In this episode of Rooted & Resilient, we dive into the story of Shiphrah and Puah—two ordinary women who found extraordinary courage when Pharaoh, the most powerful man in Egypt, commanded them to do the unthinkable.

These midwives, women who spent their days bringing life into the world, were told to take life instead. But Shiphrah and Puah feared God more than Pharaoh, and their quiet act of defiance became part of God’s greater plan for Israel’s deliverance. Their story is a powerful reminder that God sees, God honors, and He can use even the smallest acts of faith to make a lasting impact.

If you’re a Christian woman over 50, navigating an empty nest, stepping into new seasons, or longing to rediscover your God-given purpose, this story is especially for you. Like Shiphrah and Puah, you may sometimes feel overlooked or ordinary, but your faith, your obedience, and your courage are never invisible to God.

Rooted & Resilient is a podcast for Christian women who want biblical encouragement, renewed confidence, and a reminder that God isn’t finished with their story yet. Join host Jennifer Carter as she unpacks the stories of invisible women of the Bible who show us what it means to live with courage, faith, and resilience in every season of life.