Comparison with Abigail Dodds

Journeywomen

Hunter Beless

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

4.8 • 2.9K Ratings

🗓️ 12 August 2019

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, we’re continuing our ten-part series living in light of redemption. Today we're chatting with Abigail Dodds about comparison and we're willing to bet her take on it will leave you with a lot to chew on. Abigail is a wife, mother of five, and graduate student at Bethlehem College and Seminary. She’s a regular contributor to Desiring God and the author of (A)Typical Woman: Free, Whole, and Called in Christ (2019). RESOURCES Word search on Blue Letter Bible (compare, envy, bitteress, imitate) The Chronicles of Narnia Killjoys Seven Deadly Sins Small Talks What to do with Unmet Expectations episode ADVICE YOU’D GIVE 25-YEAR-OLD ABIGAIL Don’t be afraid of submission. There are no perfect human authorities. CONNECT WITH ABIGAIL Website Facebook Instagram SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Psalm 40 Psalm 89:6 Isaiah 40 2 Corinthians 3 1 Corinthians 11:1 Hebrews 4:13 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Name some ways you’ve seen comparison lead to pride or envy in everyday life. How can you encourage a friend in this area with the hope of the gospel? How can comparison lead us to God? What would it look like to “imitate principles, not methods?” If you find you are comparing yourself to others, how can you rightly orient your mind? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? Find all of the links & related resources from the show here. SPONSORSHIP DETAILS FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Website | Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Journey Women Podcast. I'm your host, Hunter Beelis. Life's a journey we were
0:08.7	never meant to walk alone. We all need friends along the way. On the Journey Women Podcast, we'll
0:13.7	chat with mentors about gracefully navigating the seasons and challenges we face on our journeys
0:18.8	to glorify God. On today's episode of the Journey Women Podcast, we're continuing our 10-part
0:24.7	series Living and Light of Redemption. Today I'm chatting with Abigail Dodds about comparison,
0:29.4	and I'm willing to bet that her take on it is going to leave you with a lot to chew on.
0:34.1	So you'll know her little better. Abigail Dodds is a wife and mother of five children. She writes and
0:39.6	teaches Bible studies for the women of Bethlehem Baptist Church where her husband, Tom,
0:43.6	serves as an elder, and she's a writer, as you'll hear us chat about today. I can't wait for you
0:48.7	to hear from Abigail, but you know before we go there that I want to tell you about our sponsors
0:52.3	for today's episode. Crossway, PrepDish, and the Christian Standard Bible. The Christian Standard
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1:47.2	resources, experience the Bible in a way that engages your creativity and meets you in the messiness
1:53.7	of life. Now, on the episode with Abigail Dodds on the topic of comparison.
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