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Dr. Sandra Glahn

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August 25 · 41 min
Trauma in the Pews: Why Women Are Leaving the Church | Dr. Scot McKnight
What happens when the place meant for healing becomes the place of harm? In this episode of The Chick Report, Dr. Sandra Glahn talks with Dr. Scot McKnight about trauma in the church, why so many women no longer feel safe in the pews, and what it takes for congregations to move from trauma-aware to trauma-safe. Discover: Why trauma isn't an event but a response and how churches keep re-wounding the people they're called to heal How everyday church practices (a sermon, a seating arrangement, a casual dismissal) can drop someone straight into the trauma zone Why Jesus' ministry in Matthew 8–9 is a masterclass in seeing the overlooked and what that means for pastoral care today Follow for more scholarship with a touch of slang. Buy Dr. McKnight's book: https://a.co/d/0i4UzyqP Connect with Sandra: https://sandraglahn.com | Instagram: @SandraGlahnAuthor Disclaimer: The views, information, and/or opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of our guests and do not necessarily represent those of the host, affiliated organizations, or sponsors.
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August 18 · 33 min
Rhoda, Slavery, and Luke's Theology of the Overlooked | Dr. Lindsay Ann Nickens
What does a slave girl in Acts 12 have to do with kingdom theology? In this episode of The Chick Report, Dr. Sandra Glahn talks with Dr. Lindsay Ann Nickens about Rhoda, the running slave trope, and the way Luke flips a first-century joke into a quiet declaration that the overlooked are seen by God. Discover: Why Rhoda's reaction at the gate doesn't match the painting in your head and what Luke is really doing with her How the Greek word paidiske reveals she was likely a child slave, and what archaeology tells us about kids like her Why Luke names Rhoda when so many others go unnamed and how her story mirrors the resurrection witnesses in Luke 24 Follow for more scholarship with a touch of slang. Connect with Sandra: https://sandraglahn.com | Instagram: @SandraGlahnAuthor Disclaimer: The views, information, and/or opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of our guests and do not necessarily represent those of the host, affiliated organizations, or sponsors. 00:00 — Rhoda and Luke's Theology of the Overlooked 02:32 — Rhoda at the Gate: What the Text Actually Says 08:39 — Paidiske: A Child Slave in Mary's House 13:41 — The Running Slave Trope Flipped 20:55 — Slavery in the First-Century World
S2 · E8
August 17 · 42 min
Was There a Female Apostle?: Junia/Joanna and Romans 16 | Dr. Amy Peeler
What if a woman named in Romans 16 was an apostle and the church forgot? In this episode of The Chick Report, Dr. Sandra Glahn talks with Dr. Amy Peeler about Junia, the question of whether she might be the same person as Joanna from Luke 8, and what Paul's greeting really tells us about women in the earliest Christian movement.Discover:- Why "Junias" as a male name has zero evidence in the historical record—and when interpreters made the switch- How "esteemed among the apostles" fits Paul's broader definition of apostleship beyond the Twelve- Why Junia's imprisonment with Paul reveals the cost and courage of her gospel witnessSubscribe for more scholarship with a touch of slang.Connect with Sandra: https://sandraglahn.com | Instagram: @SandraGlahnAuthorDisclaimer: The views, information, and/or opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of our guests and do not necessarily represent those of the host, affiliated organizations, or sponsors.
S2 · E9
August 11 · 37 min
Apostle to the Apostles: Recovering Mary Magdalene’s Story | Dr. Jennifer McNutt
What if Mary Magdalene wasn't who the church taught us she was? In this episode of The Chick Report, Dr. Sandra Glahn talks with Dr. Jennifer McNutt about Mary Magdalene, the "Apostle to the Apostles," and how centuries of tradition shaped—and sometimes distorted—the woman Jesus sent to proclaim the resurrection. Discover: Why the "prostitute" label has no basis in the biblical text How the Eastern and Western traditions diverged—remembering Mary as apostle in the East and as penitent in the West What John 20:17 really says about Mary touching the risen Christ, and why it matters for how we read her witness Subscribe for more scholarship with a touch of slang. Connect with Sandra: https://sandraglahn.com | Instagram: @SandraGlahnAuthor Disclaimer: The views, information, and/or opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of our guests and do not necessarily represent those of the host, affiliated organizations, or sponsors.
S2 · E7
July 28 · 37 min
Redefining Authority: What Huldah Teaches Us About Leadership | Dr. Christa McKirland
What if the church's vision of leadership has been built on the wrong foundation and a forgotten female prophet holds the key to correcting it? In this episode of The Chick Report, Dr. Sandra Glahn talks with Dr. Christa McKirland about Huldah and how her story reframes everything we think we know about authority in the church. Discover: Why the prophetic authority Huldah exercised was the highest form available in her day and why we still pass over her How "command imperative" authority became baked into church leadership, and what needs to change Why Christa believes egalitarians and complementarians alike may be fighting for the wrong prize Follow for more scholarship with a touch of slang. Connect with Sandra: https://sandraglahn.com | Instagram: @SandraGlahnAuthor Disclaimer: The views, information, and/or opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of our guests and do not necessarily represent those of the host, affiliated organizations, or sponsors.
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July 21 · 33 min
David and Bathsheba: What the Text Actually Says | Sarah Bowler
What happens when we misread Bathsheba in 2 Samuel 11? In this episode of The Chick Report, Dr. Sandra Glahn talks with theologian Sarah Bowler about the story of Bathsheba, David's rooftop gaze, and the way the Hebrew narrative quietly indicts a king while dignifying the woman he took. Discover: Why Bathsheba was almost certainly not bathing on the roof and what the text actually says about where David was How the word "take," the plural messengers, and the naming of Bathsheba’s father and grandfather signal coercion, not seduction How later art and sermons—not the biblical text or early Jewish interpretation—turned her into a temptress Follow for more scholarship with a touch of slang. Connect with Sandra: https://sandraglahn.com | Instagram: @SandraGlahnAuthor Disclaimer: The views, information, and/or opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of our guests and do not necessarily represent those of the host, affiliated organizations, or sponsors.
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July 14 · 40 min
Deborah, Woman of Fire: Rethinking Female Leadership in the Old Testament | Dr. Ron Peirce
What does Deborah's story reveal about leadership in one of Israel's darkest eras? In this episode of The Chick Report, Dr. Sandra Glahn talks with Dr. Ron Pierce about Deborah, the woman of fire who judged Israel, and the partnership between Deborah, Barak, and Jael that turned the tide in the Book of Judges. Discover: Why "a woman of Lapidoth" likely describes Deborah's fiery character rather than a husband or town How Deborah bookends the era of the judges alongside Samuel as a prophet-judge Why Barak's request that Deborah accompany him is a mark of faith, not cowardice How the heroes of this story—Deborah and Jael—upend a deeply patriarchal world Follow for more scholarship with a touch of slang. Connect with Sandra: https://sandraglahn.com | Instagram: @SandraGlahnAuthor Disclaimer: The views, information, and/or opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of our guests and do not necessarily represent those of the host, affiliated organizations, or sponsors.
S2 · E4
July 7 · 39 min
Narrative, Vocation, and Rahab in Jesus’ Genealogy | Dr. Eva Bleeker
What happens when we reduce Rahab to "the harlot" and miss her significant role in Israel's siege of Jericho? In this episode of The Chick Report, Dr. Sandra Glahn talks with Dr. Eva Bleeker about Rahab, the women in Matthew's genealogy, and the way Scripture spotlights outsiders who trust God more than the insiders. Discover: Why Rahab functions as the theological hero of Joshua—and why the spies are the foils How the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15 mirrors Rahab and exposes what the disciples missed Why the women in Jesus' genealogy point to Gentile inclusion, not "bad girl" status Follow for more scholarship with a touch of slang. Connect with Sandra: https://sandraglahn.com | Instagram: @SandraGlahnAuthor Disclaimer: The views, information, and/or opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of our guests and do not necessarily represent those of the host, affiliated organizations, or sponsors.
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June 30 · 35 min
The God Who Sees: Hagar, Trauma, and What Marginalized Women Know About Faith | Dieula Previlon
What does it mean to be seen by God in the middle of suffering? In this episode of The Chick Report, Dr. Sandra Glahn talks with Dieula Previlon about her journey from Haiti to America, her work as a trauma specialist, and why the story of Hagar gives language to anyone who has ever asked, "God, do you see me?" Discover: Why being a "1.5 generation immigrant" creates unique tension and grief that often go unnamed. How a trip to Kenya led to founding Elevate Her International, a global trauma healing ministry. Why Hagar—not Abraham or Sarah—is the only person in Scripture to name God, and what that means for the marginalized Connect with Sandra: https://sandraglahn.com | Instagram: @SandraGlahnAuthor Disclaimer: The views, information, and/or opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of our guests and do not necessarily represent those of the host, affiliated organizations, or sponsors.
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June 23 · 36 min
Vindicating Eve: What Genesis Actually Says About the First Woman | Dr. Glenn Kreider
Has Eve been misread for centuries? In this episode of The Chick Report, Dr. Glenn Kreider talks about the first woman in Genesis, the meaning of her name, and how patriarchal tradition reshaped her story. Discover: Why Eve's "deceived" and "seductress" labels contradict one another and the text How Adam naming Eve was a post-fall act of authority, not a God-given mandate Why the new creation, not Eden, is the ideal we're moving toward Connect with Sandra: https://sandraglahn.com | Instagram: @SandraGlahnAuthor Disclaimer: The views, information, and/or opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of our guests and do not necessarily represent those of the host, affiliated organizations, or sponsors. Timestamps: 00:00 — Meet Dr. Glenn Kreider 02:02 — How Dr. Kreider Sees Divisions in Redemptive History 04:39 — Why Eve Needs Vindicating 06:59 — Naming Eve: Authority After the Fall 17:55 — Desire and Rule: Judgment, Not Design 26:42 — Eden Wasn't the Ideal—The New Creation Is
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June 23 · 42 min
Rethinking Women in the Bible, Grace, and Daily Quiet Time | Dr. Henry Rouse
What happens when women in Scripture—and the way we read Scripture itself—get reconsidered? In this episode of The Chick Report, Henry Rouse, an Australian preacher and contributor to Vindicating the Vixens, talks about how careful study of the Bible changed his mind on women in ministry, the Samaritan woman, Esther, and daily quiet time. Discover: Why a higher view of Scripture led Henry away from one-verse theology and toward a broader biblical hermeneutic How the Samaritan woman and Esther look different once you set aside inherited assumptions Why doing theology in community—not alone in your closet—guards against private interpretations becoming public doctrine Connect with Sandra: https://sandraglahn.com | Instagram: @SandraGlahnAuthor Disclaimer: The views, information, and/or opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of our guests and do not necessarily represent those of the host, affiliated organizations, or sponsors.
March 31 · 28 min
Ep. 12: How We Talk about Women in the Story with Dr. Kelly Dippolito
What happens when we teach the Bible’s big story and still push key women to the margins—through omission, shorthand, or added shame the text never assigns? In this episode of “The Chick Report,” Dr. Sandra Glahn talks with Dr. Kelly Dippolito about her research on curriculum, the metanarrative of Scripture, and how our storytelling habits shape what people notice (and miss) in the biblical text. Discover: - Why “big story” curriculum often leaves out key figures (like Deborah and the Romans 16 women) and what we lose when we treat them like after-credits. - How we can stop shaming women where Scripture doesn’t—especially in stories like the Samaritan woman at the well and the woman Jesus forgave. - How teachers can move people from biblical familiarity to biblical literacy by telling the whole story with women fully included—and by using open-access art through the Visual Museum to help teach it. Join us as we explore the theme “A Woman’s Place is in the Story”—because when we skip, minimize, or mislabel women in Scripture, we flatten the storyline and miss models of faithful discipleship for the whole church. Subscribe for more episodes featuring scholarship with a touch of slang. Connect with Sandra: https://sandraglahn.com | Instagram: @SandraGlahnAuthor Explore the Visual Museum: https://www.visualmuseum.gallery Disclaimer: The views, information, and/or opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of our guests and do not necessarily represent those of the host, affiliated organizations, or sponsors.
March 24 · 43 min
Ep. 11: Women: Lost in Translation with Dr. Kelley Mathews
What happens when we ignore how story works in Scripture? In this episode of “The Chick Report,” Dr. Sandra Glahn welcomes Dr. Kelley Mathews to explore how readers, teachers, and translators sometimes write women out of the biblical story. Together Drs. Glahn and Mathews discuss plot, character, setting, and narrative voice, and they show why careful reading helps us hear the text more clearly. Discover: How story shapes the way we read Scripture and why that matters for interpretation What Mary, Abigail, Tamar, and Judah reveal when we follow the narrative closely How some English translations can hide women in plain sight and what Bible teachers can do about it Join us as we explore the theme “A Woman’s Place is in the Story”—because when we overlook, minimize, or misread women in Scripture, we miss crucial dimensions of the biblical story. Subscribe for more episodes featuring scholarship with a touch of slang. Connect with Sandra: https://sandraglahn.com | Instagram: @SandraGlahnAuthor Disclaimer: The views, information, and/or opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of our guests and do not necessarily represent those of the host, affiliated organizations, or sponsors. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction: how story works and how women get written out of Scripture 0:47 - Meet Dr. Kelley Mathews: background, scholarship, and studying Mary 3:38 - Why story matters: history, fiction, and what makes a narrative work 9:21 - Favorite settings and characters: Anne of Green Gables, Elizabeth Bennet, and narrative imagination 17:39 - Favorite Bible story and why Mary stands out as a disciple 23:25 - Abigail and David: plot, character, setting, and narrative voice in 1 Samuel 25 30:23 - Reading Scripture as story: Judah, Tamar, and following the Messiah’s line 31:20 - How Bible translation can erase women in plain sight 36:32 - What pastors and ministry leaders can do differently 41:10 - Final thoughts: reading each Gospel as a literary whole
March 19 · 40 min
Bonus Episode — Following the Text: Women in Ministry with Dr. Preston Sprinkle
What happens when a Bible scholar refuses to force the text into inherited conclusions? In this bonus episode of “The Chick Report,” Dr. Sandra Glahn welcomes Dr. Preston Sprinkle and explores "From Genesis to Junia," tracing his journey from hardline complementarian assumptions to a fresh, text-first reading of Scripture on women and leadership, the first-century church, and Romans 16. Discover: - How Preston followed the text rather than a tradition he received and why he delayed firm conclusions until he worked through the arguments and sources for himself - How the New Testament’s leadership language—coworker, servant, prophet, overseer, elder, and those who “work hard in the Lord”—reshapes the questions many Christians ask today - How Romans 16 pushes readers to take Phoebe, Priscilla, and Junia seriously as key figures in Paul’s ministry network Join us as we explore the theme “A Woman's Place is in the Story”—because when we return to Scripture with humility, curiosity, and courage, we see women across the biblical story and we learn to let the text correct us where needed. Subscribe for more episodes featuring scholarship with a touch of slang. Connect with Sandra: https://sandraglahn.com | Instagram: @SandraGlahnAuthor Connect with Preston: https://www.prestonsprinkle.com/ | Instagram: @preston.sprinkle | Facebook: Preston Sprinkle | X: PrestonSprinkle Disclaimer: The views, information, and/or opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of our guests and do not necessarily represent those of the host, affiliated organizations, or sponsors.
March 17 · 37 min
Ep. 10: Excavating Women in the Early Church with Dr. Carina Prestes
What happens when archaeology tells the story that later editors tried to hide? In this episode of "The Chick Report," Dr. Sandra Glahn goes beneath basilicas, mosaics, and inscriptions with Dr. Carina Prestes, author of Excavating Women: The Archaeology of Leaders in Early Christianity, and uncovers evidence of women who preached, led, and built early Christian communities—while tracing the marks of later erasure. Discover: - How burials, mosaics, and inscriptions point to women leaders in early Christianity - How altered images and missing inscriptions signal attempts to erase women’s identities and titles - How archaeological evidence challenges “sacred prostitution” claims and exposes translation bias in key terms Join us as we explore the theme “A Woman’s Place is in the Story”—because when we erase women from Christian history, we miss what the evidence still shows. Subscribe for more episodes featuring scholarship with a touch of slang. Connect with Sandra: https://sandraglahn.com | Instagram: @SandraGlahnAuthor Disclaimer: The views, information, and/or opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of our guests and do not necessarily represent those of the host, affiliated organizations, or sponsors.
March 10 · 37 min
Ep. 9: The Not-Immoral Woman of Samaria with Dr. Lynn Cohick
What happens when we misread the Samaritan woman in John 4? In this episode of "The Chick Report," Dr. Sandra Glahn talks with Dr. Lynn Cohick about the Woman at the Well, the “sixth hour,” and the way John uses light and darkness to spotlight who Jesus is—and how he sees her. Discover: - Why the “five husbands”, and "one who is not your own" details do not demand a story of immorality - How church tradition honored her as Photina—and why later interpretation turned suspicious - How the harvest teaching belongs inside John 4 and exposes what the disciples missed Join us as we explore the theme “A Woman’s Place is in the Story”—because when we import assumptions into the text, we distort the story John tells. Subscribe for more episodes featuring scholarship with a touch of slang. Connect with Sandra: https://sandraglahn.com | Instagram: @SandraGlahnAuthor Disclaimer: The views, information, and/or opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of our guests and do not necessarily represent those of the host, affiliated organizations, or sponsors.
March 3 · 40 min
Ep. 8: Bathsheba: Unnamed on Purpose with Rev. Dr. Anne Clements
Why does Matthew name “Uriah’s wife” instead of Bathsheba—and what does that choice reveal about sin, power, and redemption? In this episode of “The Chick Report,” Dr. Sandra Glahn talks with Reverend Dr. Anne Clements, author of Mothers on the Margin? The Significance of Women in Matthew’s Genealogy, to trace Matthew’s literary strategy and to spotlight the women whose stories shape salvation history. Discover: - Why Matthew highlights outsiders in Jesus’ genealogy through Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and “Uriah’s wife” - How Matthew’s phrasing “Uriah’s wife” redirects attention to David’s wrongdoing instead of blaming the woman - How a “hermeneutic of hospitable awareness” helps readers notice unnamed women and read Scripture with care Join us as we explore the theme “A Woman’s Place is in the Story”—because when we skip, flatten, or vilify women in Scripture, we distort what the text actually says and miss the richness their stories carry. Subscribe for more episodes featuring scholarship with a touch of slang. Connect with Sandra: https://sandraglahn.com | Instagram: @SandraGlahnAuthor Disclaimer: The views, information, and/or opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of our guests and do not necessarily represent those of the host, affiliated organizations, or sponsors.
February 26 · 44 min
Ep. 7: Vindicating Vashti with Sharifa Stevens
What happens when we read Queen Vashti as “defiant” instead of dignified? In this episode of "The Chick Report," Dr. Sandra Glahn welcomes author Sharifa Stevens to revisit Esther’s opening scene, highlight the king’s objectification, and honor Vashti’s costly “no” as a turning point that protects others down the line. Discover: Why Vashti’s refusal exposes power, fear, and manipulation—and why many readers miss the danger Esther faces Why the text never sells this story as romance—and why that misread distorts the book of Esther How Sharifa Stevens blends prayers and poems in When We Talk to God to practice sacred resistance, lament honestly, and keep asking God for justice Join us as we explore the theme “A Woman’s Place is in the Story”—because when we silence, flatten, or villainize women in Scripture, we lose the plot and miss what God highlights. Subscribe for more episodes featuring scholarship with a touch of slang. Connect with Sandra: https://sandraglahn.com | Instagram: @SandraGlahnAuthor Disclaimer: The views, information, and/or opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of our guests and do not necessarily represent those of the host, affiliated organizations, or sponsors.
February 17 · 33 min
Ep. 6: Putting Jezebel in Her Place with Talitha Summers
What happens when we treat Jezebel as a seductive stereotype instead of reading her story on its own terms? In this episode of "The Chick Report," Talitha Summers talks with Dr. Sandra Glahn about Jezebel of Jezreel, Naboth’s vineyard, and how Scripture uses place and timing to spotlight God’s justice—even when the text never spells it out. Discover: - How Jezebel weaponized false witnesses to seize Naboth’s family land - Why Jezebel’s story centers on idolatry and injustice—not sexual temptation - How the vineyard in Jezreel and the delayed reckoning teach us to trust God to bring justice rather than taking our own revenge Join us as we explore the theme “A Woman’s Place is in the Story”—because when we flatten the story into easy tropes, we miss how God works through narrative details, hidden presence, and fitting justice. Subscribe for more episodes featuring scholarship with a touch of slang. Connect with Sandra: https://sandraglahn.com | Instagram: @SandraGlahnAuthor Disclaimer: The views, information, and/or opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of our guests and do not necessarily represent those of the host, affiliated organizations, or sponsors.
February 10 · 46 min
Ep. 5: Abigail's Religion and Politics with Dr. Robert Chisholm
What happens when one woman steps between a hotheaded future king and a household headed for bloodshed? In this episode of "The Chick Report,” Dr. Sandra Glahn and Dr. Robert Chisholm track Abigail’s decisive intervention in 1 Samuel 25 and show how she protects her household, honors God’s chosen king, and redirects David toward patience and restraint. Discover: How Abigail confronts Nabal’s insult and stops David from spilling blood How the story highlights David’s character cracks, and points toward the need for the ideal King How Abigail embodies “Lady Wisdom,” exposes Nabal’s folly, and strengthens David’s resolve to wait for God’s timing Join us as we explore the theme “A Woman’s Place is in the Story”—because when we skip, silence, or distort women’s voices in Scripture, we miss the wisdom God puts on the page. Subscribe for more episodes featuring scholarship with a touch of slang. Connect with Sandra: https://sandraglahn.com | Instagram: @SandraGlahnAuthor Disclaimer: The views, information, and/or opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of our guests and do not necessarily represent those of the host, affiliated organizations, or sponsors.

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