Grace Enough Podcast

What is your perspective on women's roles in the early church? Nijay Gupta brings eye opening insight to aide your understanding of women in ministry through biblical wisdom. Join us on a transformative journey as we explore the leadership of women in the early Christian community.

My special guest is Nijay Gupta

Meet Nijay Gupta, theologian, seminary professor, and author with a unique faith journey that began with his conversion from Hinduism to Christianity as a teenager. Nijay has since devoted his life to the study and teaching of the Bible, with a particular focus on women's roles in the early church. His book, "Tell Her Story", shares this fascinating research, providing valuable insights on this often-debated topic. With degrees in theology, divinity, and New Testament, Nijay is not only highly qualified but also approachable and genuine in his discussions, making him a much sought-after expert in the field.

Show Notes cont. Resources Mentioned:

• Book: Tell Her Story by Nijay Gupta

Related Episodes:

• 210: Wendy Alsup | Clinging to God When Your Church Falls Apart
• 73: Bethany Allen | Pastor of Spiritual Formation & Leadership Development
• 141: Elyse Fitzpatrick & Eric Schumacher | The Value of Women

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Heather Creekmore joins Amber to discuss negative body image, how we make body image an idol, and the greatest transformation story of all–salvation.

1. (3:59) You are a follower of Jesus who speaks to the spiritual root issues of body image. What is your personal journey with body image struggles?
2. (7:19) What happened when you realized I have body image struggles and I am going to do something about it?
3. (11:17) Like so many Christians you didn’t experience body image help by hearing “just love your body because God does” or “focus on how you are fearfully and wonderfully made”, so what did help you shift your mindset and begin seeing your body in a positive way?
4. (16:07) In your book Compared to Who you contrast the modern concept of self-esteem with what the Bible says about loving God, our neighbors and ourselves. Will you share a bit of that contrast with our listeners?

SHOW NOTES cont.

“By the time I got to college, I was feasting and fasting consistently.”

“That’s when He showed me that I was chasing a body image idol and that was the spiritual root of my issues.”

“I think what happens too often, even in the church, is that we take Scripture, and we turn it into self esteem mantras.”

“God did make us for a purpose. We are his masterpiece. We’re the imago dei. We’re made in the image of God. But if we turn all the focus on us, as we remember that it’s almost as foolish as looking at the Mona Lisa and praising the Mona Lisa instead of praising Da Vinci.”

“If you are a believer and following Jesus, He’s given us a before and after story that is so much more awesome than losing some weight or transforming our bodies.”

• 111: Aging With Grace | Sharon W. Betters & Susan Hunt

Connect with Heather Creekmore at comparedtowho.me

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In this episode, Amber Cullum explores the connection between intentional gratitude practice and the brain’s ability to adapt and change, known as neuroplasticity. She references Bible verses from Colossians and Ephesians, emphasizing the importance of setting our minds on things above and renewing our minds in the image of God.

She also highlights how gratitude practice can positively impact the physical structure of our brains, leading to transformation in our character and actions.

Additionally, it discusses the sanctification process and the strengthening of neural pathways through repeated thoughts and behaviors.

Amber reminds listeners that gratitude is a tool for drawing closer to God and experiencing a more positive and resilient mindset.

The episode concludes with a gratitude practice and an invitation to journey further through the Grace Enough Podcast’s free gratitude practices.

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Tim Winders and Amber discuss Christian leadership, building your own kingdom vs. building God's kingdom.

Questions Discussed During Leaders: Are You Building God's Kingdom or Your Own?:

1. You have held positions of leadership throughout your career. What have been a few of those roles and are there any areas of leadership you would say early on were not Christlike that you walk through a transformation period to become more Christlike?
2. You recently shared an episode on Seek. Go. Create. titled The 3 Biggest Leadership mistakes, which you name as apathy, self-focus, and chaos. Will you share a little about each one and the impact those mistakes often have on those who are being led?
3. What prompted me to share a series on leadership is a book titled The Call to Follow: Hearing Jesus in a Culture Obsessed with Leadership. When you hear that title, what thoughts are evoked in you?
4. How do you think our churches, organizations, non-profits and individuals would change if leaders began teaching and training more on followership and less about leadership?
5. What advice about followership would you give to people in leadership?
6. In a world, where the prevalent messaging is to be EXTRAORDINARY, end with a few practices that can help us be ordinary faithful followers of Jesus?

Show Notes cont. Resources Mentioned:

• Book: Coach: A Story of Success Redefined by Tim Winders
• Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Podcast

Related Episodes:

• 211: Joanne J. Jung & Richard Langer | Follow Jesus to Become a Better Leader
• 212: Jeff & Terra Mattson | Become the Leader You Would Follow
• 210: Wendy Alsup | Clinging to God When Your Church Falls Apart

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In the third episode of Grace Enough’s 21 Days of Gratitude, host Amber Cullum explores the profound concept of shared thanks within the context of the sacrificial system God put in place when Israel was first becoming a nation.

This episode dives into the Thanksgiving offering, a voluntary act of gratitude for God’s unsought generosity.

Amber draws connections between this ancient sacrifice and our modern lives as followers of Jesus, emphasizing the importance of shared gratitude among family, friends, and communities.

She shares personal experiences from her family, demonstrating how expressing appreciation can transform relationships and create a culture of gratitude.

If you’re looking to deepen your understanding of gratitude and its transformative power, this episode is a must-listen.

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