Paul continues, husbands love your wives as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.

How did Christ love the church and give himself up for her by dying on a cross?

You know, naked and bleeding. Like, this is the model of Christian husbands.

Just spending some time studying history and the ancient Near East and other law codes that were

present at the same time. I mean, you put them side by side and you see the radical nature of the Old

Testament law and the way that it was very protective of women and elevated women.

Welcome to the Gospel Coalition podcast, equipping the next generation of believers, pastors, and

church leaders to shape life and ministry around the gospel.

On today's episode, you'll hear a conversation with Kendra Dahl, Rebecca McLaughlin,

Wendy Elsp, and Jen Oshman. As they answer the question, is the Bible good for women?

I'm Kendra Dahl, and I'm excited to be hosting this conversation about the deep truths of God with these lovely women at the table with me.

So why don't you all introduce yourselves, Wendy?

I'm Wendy Alsup, and I'm from South Carolina.

I'm a single mom, a math teacher, and an avid whale watcher.

My name is Jen Oshman.

I currently live in Colorado, where I'm involved in women's ministry and church planting,

and I have four daughters.

I'm Rebecca McLaughlin.

I come from the United Kingdom.

I now live in the People's Republic of Cambridge, Massachusetts,

with my immediate family, my husband and three kids,

and our delightful church family. I'm very passionate about immediate family, my husband and three kids, and our delightful church family.

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