The Alabaster Jar
The Alabaster Jar Podcast is a weekly conversation that takes on current issues impacting women at the intersection of faith, theology, and ministry. Drs. Lynn Cohick and Kelly Dippolito pour out their wisdom from years in ministry and academia to inspire women to continue advancing God’s mission in the world.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 214
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
S4 E11 | Dr. Michelle Lee-Barnewall | Navigating Difference & Unity
On this episode of The Alabaster Jar, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Kelly Dippolito are joined by Dr. Michelle Lee-Barnewall to discuss her book “A Longing to Belong: Reflections on Faith, Identity, and Race”.…
00:36:59 |
Mon 22 Jan 2024
S4 E10 | Rev. Dr. Jessica LaGrone | Finding Order In Chaos
On this episode of The Alabaster Jar, Dr. Lynn Cohick, Sareen Musselman, and Kelly Dippolito are joined by Rev. Dr. Jessica LaGrone to discuss her book "Out of Chaos: How God Makes New Things from th…
00:40:25 |
Mon 15 Jan 2024
S4 E9 | Dr. Carol M. Kaminski | The Faith Of Abraham: Looking Beyond The Simplifications
In this episode of The Alabaster Jar, Dr. Lynn Cohick is joined by Dr. Carol M. Kaminski to examine the story of Abraham as they provide important background about Abraham's upbringing in the idolatr…
00:29:21 |
Mon 08 Jan 2024
S4 E8 | Marg Mowczko | Celibacy, Marriage & Leadership: Revisiting Qualifications In Light Of First-Century Practices
On this episode of The Alabaster Jar, Dr. Lynn Cohick is joined by Marg Mowczko to discuss the topic of celibacy in the early church. They talk about how celibacy was viewed more positively in the an…
00:36:04 |
Mon 01 Jan 2024
S4 E7 | Dr. Lyn Kidson | Examining The Rhetorical Strategies Of 1 Timothy
On this episode of The Alabaster Jar, Dr. Lynn Cohick is joined by Dr. Lyn Kidson to discuss 1 Timothy and the arguments made in Dr. Lyn Kidson's dissertation "Persuading Shipwrecked Men." Dr. Kidson…
00:32:33 |
Mon 25 Dec 2023
S4 E6 | Taylor Yoder, Sam Cho | Finding Ourselves In The Stories Of Perpetua & Felicitas
On this episode of The Alabaster Jar, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Sareen Musselman talk with Taylor Yoder and Sam Cho about the martyrdom of Perpetua and Felicitas, two Christian Saints who were martyred in …
00:38:06 |
Mon 18 Dec 2023
S4 E5 | Dr. Carol M. Kaminski | Understanding Old Testament Promises Through The Tribe Of Judah
On this episode of The Alabaster Jar, Dr. Lynn Cohick is joined by Dr. Carol M. Kaminski to discuss the importance of the tribe of Judah in understanding the Old Testament prophecies about the coming…
00:27:02 |
Mon 11 Dec 2023
S4 E4 | Shannon Harris | Becoming Herself Again
On this episode of The Alabaster Jar, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Kelly Dippolito talk with Shannon Harris, author of The Woman They Wanted: Shattering the Illusion of the Good Christian Wife. Shannon shares…
00:34:29 |
Mon 04 Dec 2023
S4 E3 | Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing | Contemplating Advent Through Mary’s Voice
On this episode of The Alabaster Jar, Dr. Lynn Cohick talks with Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing, theologian, and author of “Mary’s Voice: Advent Reflections to Contemplate the Coming of Christ.” She discusses the…
00:35:03 |
Mon 27 Nov 2023
S4 E2 | Melissa Pillman | The Church As A Sanctuary
On this episode of The Alabaster Jar, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Kelly Dippolito talk with Melissa Pillman, a Pastor and Elder at Missio Dei Wrigleyville in Chicago. They discuss Melissa’s experiences as a …
00:34:36 |
Mon 20 Nov 2023
S4 E1 | Dr. Scot McKnight | Transforming Toxic Church Culture
On this episode of The Alabaster Jar, Dr. Scot McKnight joins Dr. Lynn Cohick, Kelly Dippolito, and Sareen Musselman to discuss women and ministry, toxic church culture, and strategies for transformi…
00:39:07 |
Mon 13 Nov 2023
S3 E35 | A Response to Josh Butler
In this special podcast episode, we brought together three professors from Northern Seminary to talk about the recent Gospel Coalition article by Josh Butler. Dr. Beth Felker Jones has written a book…
00:35:48 |
Thu 09 Mar 2023
S3 E34 | Sue Diaz | Saint Cecilia with Sue Diaz
Sue Diaz, a research librarian and Northern Seminary student, joins us to discuss her research into the life, death and legacy of Saint Cecilia. She shares her recent experience visiting Italy and co…
00:32:00 |
Tue 07 Mar 2023
S3 E33 | Beth Felker Jones | Saint Julian of Norwich
Dr. Beth Felker Jones returns to the Alabaster Jar to discuss the legacy of Saint Julian of Norwich and her impact on developing our theology for today. We discuss practices for engaging scripture in…
00:38:43 |
Thu 16 Feb 2023
S3 E32 | Libby Backfish | Engaging Psalms
Old Testament scholar and professor, Dr. Libby Backfish, joins Lynn and Sareen for a conversation about the Psalms and engaging the ancient languages. We explore how the Psalms invite us to worship G…
00:33:17 |
Wed 08 Feb 2023
S3 E31 | Miriam O'Regan | The Legacy of St. Brigid
Dr. Miriam O'Regan returns to the podcast to discuss her research into the influence of St Brigid in the history of the church in Ireland. She describes examples of St. Brigid's compassion, hospitali…
00:35:43 |
Wed 01 Feb 2023
S3 E30 | Dr. Carol Kaminski | Seeking God in the Old Testament
The Bible is full of the stories of the often messy and complex people who encounter God and experience grace. Dr. Carol Kaminski joins Dr. Lynn Cohick for a discussion on reading the Old Testament s…
00:38:43 |
Wed 25 Jan 2023
S3 E29 | The Pastors Table (Special Episode)
Even though ministry is riddled with challenges and filled with difficulty, Mark and Tara Beth share their stories of finding hope in ministry. The Pastor's Table helps you embrace your ministry as a…
00:33:14 |
Tue 17 Jan 2023
S3 E28 | Sandy Richter | Journeying through the Old Testament World
The Old Testament teachings come alive in our conversation with Sandy Richter through her understanding of the ancient social and theological worlds. Decades of teaching experience bring her knowledg…
00:42:31 |
Tue 10 Jan 2023
S3 E27 | Kristen Page | Discovering the Wonders of Creation
Biologist Dr. Kristen Page joins Lynn for a conversation on the wonders of creation. She invites us to explore the fictional worlds created by Tolkien and Lewis and discover how they invite us to bec…
00:31:52 |
Wed 04 Jan 2023
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