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Packing Suitcases, Pulpits, and Power: Beth Allison Barr on the Pastor’s Wife

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Packing Suitcases, Pulpits, and Power: Beth Allison Barr on the Pastor’s Wife
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Dr. Beth Allison Barr returns to the podcast to talk about her new book Becoming the Pastor’s Wife and how it builds on the foundation of The Making of Biblical Womanhood.

In this conversation we cover:

  • How her first book unexpectedly reshaped her career and calling

  • Why church history matters for modern debates about women in ministry

  • The historical roots (and problems) of the “pastor’s wife” role

  • How complementarian theology misuses history

  • Where Beth finds hope for women in the church today

Beth combines personal stories, historical insight, and a deep love for the church in a way that challenges and encourages.

Connect with Beth’s work:

  • The Making of Biblical Womanhood

  • Becoming the Pastor’s Wife

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