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The Alabaster Jar

Dr. Lynn Cohick
Old Testament
Women In Leadership
Ephesians
Paul the Apostle
Advent
Christianity
Women In Ministry
Hermeneutics
Mary
Faith
Genesis
Paul
Joy
Prayer
Mary Magdalene
Book Of Philippians
Leadership
Wheaton College
Early Christianity
Center For Women In Leadership

The Alabaster Jar is a weekly podcast hosted by Dr. Lynn Cohick. Dr. Cohick is a highly respected New Testament scholar and the founding president of the Center for Women in Leadership, a 501C3 organization designed to encourage women as they minister and lead in the church and in the academy.

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In this episode of The Alabaster Jar, Dr. Lynn kicks off a 4-part episode series on the Cross of Christ with Dr. Holly J. Carey as they explore the Passion narrative in the Gospel of Mark. They discuss how Mark’s fast-paced story leads to the cross, ... more

In this episode of The Alabaster Jar, Dr. Lynn Cohick talks with pastor and author Teresa I. Whitman about faith, theology, and artificial intelligence. They explore how AI works, the challenges of distinguishing AI-generated content, and concerns ra... more

In this episode of The Alabaster Jar, Dr. Lynn Cohick talks with Dr. Carmen Imes about Fierce and Faithful, a new kids’ book she co-authored with Dr. Nijay Gupta, highlighting 25 women of the Bible who dared to trust God. Carmen shares why children n... more

In this episode of The Alabaster Jar, Dr. Crista McKirland joins Dr. Lynn Cohick to talk about her book A Theology of Authority: Rethinking Leadership in the Church. They discuss how authority, leadership, and power should function in the church, emp... more

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Recent Guests

Teresa Whitman
Author of Faith and AI, co-author of a book with Claude the AI
Faith and AI; Substack: Faith and AI Theological Tech
Episode: S7 E6 | Teresa I. Whitman | Faith, Fear & the Future of AI: Why the Church Must Engage
Crista McKirland
Author of A Theology of Authority
Author, theologian (A Theology of Authority)
Episode: S7 E4 | Dr. Christa L. McKirland | A Theology of Authority
Michelle Knight
Old Testament professor
Marquette University? (as indicated by role; please verify)
Episode: From The Archives | Dr. Michelle Knight | Faithfulness in a Compromised Kingdom – Examining King Ahab and Queen Jezebel
Holly Carey
Author of Women Who Do: Female Disciples in the Gospels
Point University, Georgia
Episode: From The Archives | Dr. Holly J. Carey | Examining Women Disciples in the Gospels
Marg Mowczko
Author, blogger, and advocate on biblical egalitarianism
Independent scholar and writer
Episode: From The Archives | Marg Mowczko | Exploring Biblical Egalitarianism
Caryn Reeder
Author of The Samaritan Woman's Story, Reconsidering John 4 After the Hashtag Church2 Movement
IVP
Episode: From The Archives | Dr. Caryn A. Reeder | The Samaritan Woman's Story: Reconsidering John 4 After #ChurchToo
Jeannine Brown
Author and theologian, Scripture as Communication
Scripture as Communication; theologian
Episode: From The Archives | Dr. Jeannine K. Brown | Scripture as Communication
Preston Sprinkle
biblical scholar, speaker, podcaster, NYT best-selling author
Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender; Theology in the Raw
Episode: S6 E49 | Dr. Preston Sprinkle | From Genesis to Junia: Rethinking What the Bible Says About Women in Leadership
Elizabeth Lewis Hall
Clinical psychologist and author, co-author of When the Journey Hurts
Biola University / Rosemead School of Psychology
Episode: S6 E48 | Dr. M. Elizabeth Lewis Hall | When the Journey Hurts: Finding God’s Purpose in Our Suffering

Host

Lynn Cohick
Host of The Alabaster Jar

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 164 ratings
  • Thoughtful, informative, and interesting!

    I appreciate The Alabaster Jar because it is so different from other Christian podcasts for women. Smart, educated women chat and interview other smart, educated women about amazing, often overlooked women in the Bible and early church. I was lucky enough to take a course on NT women from Dr. Lynn Cohick, and I love that I can continue to learn from her on this podcast. I always end my time here feeling informed, encouraged, and seen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shara-Rae
    Canada9 months ago
  • Thank you Dr Cohick!

    I met Dr Cohick at Kerygma this year and my eyes have been opened to the woman’s role in church leadership. I had no idea and honestly, looked down on women in leadership roles in the church. But God has been teaching me & “expanding my territory” in unfathomable ways. Thank you for your faithfulness & honesty in your journey. I love the guests on this podcast & the topics discussed. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    shelby virginia
    United Statesa year ago
  • Women Seen

    Thank you for showing another face of women in the Bible as carriers of the Kingdom. I love your history perspective too. Thank you. Julie from Australia

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Live abd Learn
    Australia2 years ago
  • Fantastic

    Where has this podcast been my whole life!? It is like a cool breeze on face. It is so exhausting to feel that wall of invisible distrust of the feminine…why is it the same in the church as in the rest of the population? Isn’t Jesus our example? There is so much to mourn…but wow do I thank God for you Dr. Cohick and Dr. Imes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GratiniCH
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent and informative

    I met Lynn at Kyrigma 2 yrs ago. I have followed the podcast since. I love it. I have been able to use the knowledge gained to teach my class at church. I also have been encouraged by the understanding of what women really add to the body of Christ.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ABJenkins7
    United States2 years ago

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Audience notes the show's respectful, thoughtful tone and focus on underrepresented biblical perspectives.
Thoughtful, informative, and interesting insights into women in the Bible told by educated hosts.
Listeners praise the scholarly depth and practical impact on church leadership.

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S7 E5 | Dr. Carmen Imes | Fierce and Faithful: Rediscovering the Women of the Bible for Our Kids
Q: How did you decide which women to include and how to handle difficult stories like Jael or Rahab?
They selected women across ages and life circumstances who demonstrate fierce faith, and they crafted age-appropriate storytelling with context-aware sidebars to address violence, deception, and moral complexity without oversimplifying the narratives.
S7 E5 | Dr. Carmen Imes | Fierce and Faithful: Rediscovering the Women of the Bible for Our Kids
Q: What prompted you and Nijay to write this amazing book?
Nijay had previously written Tell Her Story focusing on women in the New Testament; readers asked for a version for kids, so they collaborated to create a child-friendly, historically informed collection that shows women's varied roles and leadership in God's story.
From The Archives | Chaplain Dr. Eva Bleeker | Grief, Creativity, and the Book of Lamentations
Q: What do we do about that when someone is grieving and we feel ill-equipped to help?
The guest emphasizes that people don't need us to fix the pain; they need someone to witness their suffering and stand with them, which can provide unburdening and support as a form of compassionate accompaniment.
S6 E51 | Dr. Michelle Knight | Men and Women at the NLT Translation Table
Q: How do you ensure consistency when a word appears in multiple books like Samuel, Chronicles, and Psalms?
They verify that nuancing in one place is reflected where appropriate in other places to avoid inconsistency, while also keeping each author's voice distinct and avoiding forced harmonization where it would distort meaning.
S6 E51 | Dr. Michelle Knight | Men and Women at the NLT Translation Table
Q: How do you handle words whose connotations have changed over time, like 1 Samuel's emotional language or terms with strong biblical weight?
They consider modern connotations, choose wording that preserves Hebrew intensity and God-centered meaning, and may replace archaic terms with more resonant equivalents to maintain the original's emotional impact.

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1. Teresa Whitman
2. Crista McKirland
3. Michelle Knight
4. Holly Carey
5. Marg Mowczko
6. Caryn Reeder
7. Jeannine Brown
8. Preston Sprinkle

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