He Was Trained to Silence Women... Until He Read This.
Preston Sprinkle
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26 February 2026
1 March 2026
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In this episode, Lisa is joined by Preston Sprinkle who shares his three-year journey studying Scripture's view on this divisive issue, revealing how God consistently used women in powerful ways throughout biblical history. From the faithful midwives of Exodus to Junia the apostle, discover how Scripture affirms women's vital role in God's kingdom while maintaining biblical truth. Join this honest exploration that bridges traditional interpretations with fresh scholarly insights.
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Chapter Markers
0:00 Is Women in Ministry the Highest Form of Evil?
1:21 Meet Preston Sprinkle — The Scholar Who Won't Stay Quiet
3:07 Why He Spent 3 Years Studying This One Question
7:19 What Does the Bible Actually Say? (A Genesis-to-Revelation Journey)
9:49 "I Was Sweating at the Pulpit" — Lisa's Personal Story
13:08 The Most Weaponized Bible Passage Against Women
14:35 That Greek Word Only Appears Once in the Entire Bible
26:40 Women Leading the Underground Church in Iran
29:17 The Forgotten Apostle Who Went to Prison
30:26 Why Having Daughters Changed Everything
31:28 Preston Finally Reveals His Conclusion
36:03 The Book That Could Change the Conversation
38:52 Was Eve Just Easily Deceived? A Deep Dive
43:44 Artemis, Ephesus, and Why Context Changes Everything
46:01 What's Really at Stake If We Get This Wrong
48:31 "I Feel Called to Preach, But My Husband Says No"
49:15 The Word That Triggers Everyone — And Why It Shouldn't
52:22 Marriage as a Dance, Not a Hierarchy
56:41 A Prayer for Every Woman Watching
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