Mike Erre and Tim Stafford dive into the recent debates surrounding women's roles in church leadership, examining the Southern Baptist Convention's decision on female pastors and critiquing arguments against women in ministry. They explore how these contemporary issues mirror the challenges faced by the early churches in Revelation, discussing themes of faithfulness, compromise, and the call to overcome societal pressures. Key Takeaways: • Re-evaluating Traditional Views on Women's Leadership – Analyzing the implications of restricting female pastors and the theological arguments for egalitarianism within the church. • The Temptation of Assimilation – Drawing parallels between the early churches in Revelation and today's congregations, highlighting the dangers of compromising core beliefs to align with cultural or institutional norms. • Insights from the Seven Churches – Unpacking the messages to the seven churches in Revelation, emphasizing themes of faithfulness, perseverance, and the challenges of staying true to one's convictions amidst external pressures. • Navigating Personal Convictions and Public Discourse – Reflecting on how to engage thoughtfully with controversial issues on social media and within the faith community without losing integrity or contributing to divisiveness. Resources Mentioned: • G3 Ministries Article – "Ordaining Female Pastors Harms the Mission" • Previous Episodes on the Revelation Series – [Link to past episodes] Join the conversation as Mike and Tim challenge traditional perspectives and encourage listeners to reflect on their own beliefs and the church's mission in embracing faithfulness over conformity. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and follow Voxology Podcast on social media to stay connected. As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to hello@voxpodcast.com, and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram. We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV. Our Merch Store! ETSY Learn more about the Voxology Podcast Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify Support the Voxology Podcast on Patreon The Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology Radio Follow us on Instagram: @voxologypodcast and "like" us on Facebook Follow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerre Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford Instagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy