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Hear Women

Hear Women

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Throughout history, women have often been relegated to the sidelines, subjugated by patriarchy, or prevented from exercising their God-given gifts at all. But women foster human flourishing in an array of spaces—as authors, pastors, and scholars. As artists, gardeners, and rock climbers. As friends, parents, and conversation partners. And much, much more. This half of the church has a unique voice that the whole church needs to hear. In Hear Women, Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young, Tara Beth Leach, and Nijay Gupta engage in conversations that highlight the many ways that women are having profound impact in the church, their communities, and the world. Join us as we listen to women for the good of the church.

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  • What the Church Needs to Know About the Unique Ways Women Lead | Shawna Songer Gaines

    What the Church Needs to Know About the Unique Ways Women Lead | Shawna Songer Gaines
    Jun 15 2026
    What does it mean to lean fully into embodied church leadership as a woman?In this episode of Hear Women, host Tara Beth Leach sits down with pastor, writer, and leader Shawna Songer Gaines for an honest exchange about the realities of women’s leadership, the power of self-attentiveness, and the deep links between the body, motherhood, and ministry.Through youth pastoring, chaplaincy, co-pastoring, and serving as a lead pastor, Gaines reveals how her journey has been marked by encouragement, transitions, setbacks, and the need to listen both to others and her own embodied self. The episode moves through vivid moments of ministry stress, early labor, and the formative power of motherhood, exploring how embodied self-awareness can transform our practice and experience of leadership. While offering wisdom for young leaders learning to find their voice, Gaines shares how she came to see pastoring through the fresh lens of midwifery, uncovering a more nurturing, humble, and relational model. Whether you’re a seasoned pastor, emerging leader, young mom, or someone hoping to create a more welcoming church, this conversation will equip you to more fully celebrate the gifts women bring to the church and reflect on what the church most needs to change about its approach to women in leadership.This episode highlights the following themes:The importance of self-awareness and embodiment in Christian leadershipHow motherhood and crisis reshape the way women leadWhy embracing newness strengthens the churchLinks from this episode:Learn more about Shawna Songer GainesRead Shawna Songer Gaines’ book, The Pastor as MidwifeDiscover more about Trevecca Community Church of the NazareneLearn more about Michaele LaVigne Learn more about Stephanie Lobdell Learn more about Gabby Rodriguez at Trinity Church of the NazareneRead the transcript hereLearn more about Hear WomenLearn more about your hosts, Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young, Nijay Gupta, and Tara Beth LeachRead Redeemer by Dorina Lazo Gilmore-YoungRead Tell Her Story by Nijay GuptaRead Emboldened by Tara Beth LeachSPECIAL OFFER | Visit ivpress.com and use the code IVPHEAR40 for 40% off and free shipping on any IVP resource mentioned in this episode.Interested in ordering The Pastor as Midwife for your team or organization? Contact Rainer at rerani@ivpress.com for more information and exclusive group discounts. Or email specialmarkets@ivpress.com for bulk orders.SPONSOR | Hear Women is sponsored by Northern Seminary, where thousands of women have been equipped to serve as pastors, practitioners, church planters, and ministry leaders across the globe. Explore your calling and visit seminary.edu to learn more.Credits:✅ Producers: Christine Pelliccio Melo, Helen Lee, and Travis Albritton✅ Research Assistants: Abby Lee and Jazmin Rose✅ Sound Engineering: Honest Podcasts✅ Social Media Manager: Makayla Payne✅ Podcast Art: Kate Lillard✅ Theme Song: "Organica" by ArtaxDisclaimer: The comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and/or the guests featured on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of InterVarsity Press or InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.As an Amazon Affiliate, this channel earns commissions from qualifying purchases when you use the links above.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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    36 min
  • What the Church Needs to Know About Women Who Take Risks of Faith in Business | Jessica Honegger

    What the Church Needs to Know About Women Who Take Risks of Faith in Business | Jessica Honegger
    Jun 1 2026
    What would our entrepreneurship look like if we were willing to step out in courage, creativity, and community?In this episode of Hear Women, Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young sits down with Jessica Honegger, the founder of Noonday Collection and the author of Imperfect Courage, for an authentic conversation about risk, calling, and the powerful ripple effects of advocacy. From opening her home for a fundraising party to building the world’s largest fair trade jewelry brand, Honegger traces the steps of faith that shaped both her company and her family.Honegger opens up about the gifts and costs of leading as a woman, choosing courage over comfort, and the joy and challenges of raising children amid running a business. She also shares why cultivating an honest, encouraging, and committed community is essential to both sustaining a life of service for the long haul and to fight against comparison and envy as a businesswoman.Discover how Honegger’s business journey has been richly formative on a spiritual level, and why she believes that generous women investing in one another can transform whole communities.Listen now to discover a vision for how the church can better support and learn from women entrepreneurs.This episode highlights the following themes:Why faith and risk are inseparable for women entrepreneursThe role of vulnerability, community, and family in enduring leadershipHow the church can encourage women not just to start, but to grow and investLinks from this episode:Discover more about Jessica Honegger and Noonday CollectionRead Jessica Honegger’s book, Imperfect CourageRead Joanna Meyer’s book, Women, Work and CallingLearn more about Liz BohannonRead the transcript hereLearn more about Hear WomenLearn more about your hosts, Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young, Nijay Gupta, and Tara Beth LeachRead Redeemer by Dorina Lazo Gilmore-YoungRead Tell Her Story by Nijay GuptaRead Emboldened by Tara Beth LeachSPECIAL OFFER | Visit ivpress.com and use the code IVPHEAR40 for 40% off and free shipping on any IVP resource mentioned in this episode.SPONSOR | Hear Women is sponsored by Northern Seminary, where thousands of women have been equipped to serve as pastors, practitioners, church planters, and ministry leaders across the globe. Explore your calling and visit seminary.edu to learn more.Credits:✅ Producers: Christine Pelliccio Melo, Helen Lee, and Travis Albritton✅ Research Assistants: Abby Lee and Jazmin Rose✅ Sound Engineering: Honest Podcasts✅ Social Media Manager: Makayla Payne✅ Podcast Art: Kate Lillard✅ Theme Song: "Organica" by ArtaxDisclaimer: The comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and/or the guests featured on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of InterVarsity Press or InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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    33 min
  • What the Church Needs to Know About Single Mothering and Fostering | Jamie Lam

    What the Church Needs to Know About Single Mothering and Fostering | Jamie Lam
    May 18 2026
    How can the church truly support and uplift single mothers, as well as children and families navigating the foster system? What if our often limited understanding of family holds us back from doing so? This episode of Hear Women welcomes single mom, ministry leader, and foster/adoptive parent Jamie Lam for a disarmingly honest conversation with Tara Beth Leach about single motherhood and what it really means to cultivate family in the body of Christ. Through Lam’s story of fostering and adopting children, serving families in the fostering and adoption community, and mentoring young adults, she unveils how God’s call to love and welcome those in need empowers us to confront and break through our personal and cultural assumptions.This conversation explores Lam’s call to become a single foster and adoptive mom, as well as the challenges, joys, and surprises she has encountered as she continues to build her family. Her story of courage, hospitality, and openness to God’s leading shows us how the church can be a village that welcomes children, supports single parents, and reimagines what family can truly look like in God’s kingdom. Whether you are a single mom, considering foster care or adoption, longing to become a parent, or know someone on this journey, this episode calls all of us to see, celebrate, and support single mothers for the good of every child, family, and the whole church.This episode highlights the following themes:The courage and calling of single mothers in the churchReal challenges and gifts of fostering and adoption as a single womanThe importance of rethinking family beyond the nuclear moldLinks from this episode:Learn more about Jamie Lam and keep up with her through her ministry updatesCheck out Households of Faith by Emily Hunter McGowin for a fresh vision of family in the kingdom of GodDiscover more about Foster the CityRead the transcript hereLearn more about Hear WomenLearn more about your hosts, Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young, Nijay Gupta, and Tara Beth LeachRead Redeemer by Dorina Lazo Gilmore-YoungRead Tell Her Story by Nijay GuptaRead Emboldened by Tara Beth LeachSPECIAL OFFER | Visit ivpress.com and use the code IVPHEAR40 for 40% off and free shipping on any IVP resource mentioned in this episode.SPONSOR | Hear Women is sponsored by Northern Seminary, where thousands of women have been equipped to serve as pastors, practitioners, church planters, and ministry leaders across the globe. Explore your calling and visit seminary.edu to learn more.Credits:✅ Producers: Christine Pelliccio Melo, Helen Lee, and Travis Albritton✅ Research Assistants: Abby Lee and Jazmin Rose✅ Sound Engineering: Honest Podcasts✅ Social Media Manager: Makayla Payne✅ Podcast Art: Kate Lillard✅ Theme Song: "Organica" by ArtaxDisclaimer: The comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and/or the guests featured on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of InterVarsity Press or InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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    28 min
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