Bible Study Besties
If you’ve ever felt insecure, overwhelmed, or unsure about how to study God’s Word, you’re in the right place!! Bible Study Besties help women grow in confidence and consistency as they engage with Scripture. Each episode equips you with a clear plan for your quiet time. Because Bible study isn’t just about gaining more information—it’s about experiencing true transformation.
Bible Study Besties
Episode 27: Rethinking Submission: A Better Story in Colossians 3:18
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Is submission a dirty word?
In today’s episode, we wrestle with one of the most debated passages in Scripture—Colossians 3:18–4:1. Why does Paul call wives to submit to their husbands? What does that actually mean—and just as importantly, what does it not mean?
We dig deeper into the bigger story unfolding in this text: a radical, countercultural vision of relationships shaped by Christ. As husbands are called to love sacrificially and wives to submit faithfully, we explore how both reflect the gospel in powerful, often misunderstood ways.
Join us as we challenge assumptions, uncover better stories, and discover how these instructions point beyond themselves to something far greater—Christ’s love for His people.
Listen now and be part of the conversation.
Resources:
Join Dr. Cynthia Hester's Theology of Women Academy!
Since we didn't have chance to talk about slavery in the Bible, here is a great discussion on The Urban Perspective with Dr. Mason.
Call to Action:
Read Colossians 4:2-6. These are Paul's final words to the church in Colossae!
Write it out on an index card and carry it around with you in your purse or wallet. Let's memorize it together