What's The Word?
What's The Word?
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Join Dr. Melisa Ortiz Berry for this season's PodClass, "What's the Word?" to hear scholars and ministers from around the world talk about the Bible as a book. Together we will explore questions like, "Who wrote the Bible?" "Why do people interpret it so differently?" "How did it become a book?" "Why do we have so many different translations?" and "What do we do with it in daily life?" Dr. Berry has designed this podcast class, or "PodClass," like one of her own Bible classes. Go to melisaberry.com for a copy of this semester's syllabus to see all of the shows/classes and find supporting mater
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Explores the Bible as a book focusing on topics such as authorship, diverse interpretations, historical compilation, and daily application, with episodes featuring perspectives from various theological backgrounds, such as Coptic Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Progressive Protestant views.
Join Dr. Melisa Ortiz Berry for her new podcast series, “PodClass: What’s the Fuss?” to hear scholars and ministry professionals from around the world talk about women in Christian ministry. Together we will explore what the Bible actually says on this topic and how we see the move of God’s Spirit in women throughout Christian history.
Dr. Berry has designed this podcast series, or “PodClass,” like one of her own Bible classes. Go to www.melisaortizberry.com for more study questions, links and resources for this continuing education PodClass!
Join Dr. Melisa Ortiz Berry for this season's PodClass, ”What's the Fuss?” to hear scholars and ministry professionals from around the world talk about women in Christian ministry. Together we will explore what the Bible actually says on this topic and how we see the move of God’s Spirit in women throughout Christian history.
In Episode 4: Culture and Calling Dr. Melisa Ortiz Berry and Lisa Pak explore how cultural expectations, church traditions, and personal calling shape women in ministry. They talk honestly about the challenges of leadership, the pressure to conform, representation, calling, and the courage it takes to answer God’s call anyway.
Lisa encourages women to stay the course, trust God to open the doors, and keep showing up in obedience.
If you’ve ever wrestled with identity, obedience, or where you fit in the church, this conversation is for you.
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Melisa Ortiz Berry is a Bible teacher, author, and advocate for women in ministry. Drawing from her extensive study of ancient languages and biblical history, she offers nuanced insights for believers seeking biblical clarity on gender roles in church leadership. Dr. Melisa Ortiz Berry has designed this podcast series, or ”PodClass,” like one of her own Bible classes. Go to www.melisaberry.com for for more study questions, links and resources for this continuing education PodClass!
Lisa Pak serves as the director of Partners in Asia for Finishing the Task https://finishingthetask.com. She also works with Wycliffe USA and is an advocate for women’s leadership.
Lisa, born and raised in Toronto, has lived and served across Korea, Singapore, and the Northeastern United States, her experience in ministry and cross-cultural leadership deeply shapes how she thinks about women answering the call to lead.
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