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544: Spring Bible Study: Tamar- The Dysfunctional Family Line of Jesus
SPRING BIBLE STUDY: WOMEN OF THE OLD TESTAMENT: Tamar: 
In this episode, Rachael explores the story of Tamar in the Old Testament. Tamar is often seen as a prostitute, but her story is one of redemption as she is the first woman named in the lineage of Christ. Rachael discusses the reasons behind Tamar's actions and the double standards she faced. She also highlights the importance of understanding the cultural context and the impact of Tamar's choices on the continuation of the family line. The story of Tamar teaches us about grace, redemption, and the power of God to work in the midst of dysfunction.
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543: Spring Bible Study: Dinah- When Justice Warriors Take It Too Far
SPRING BIBLE STUDY: WOMEN OF THE OLD TESTAMENT: Dinah
Dinah's story in the Old Testament is a difficult one, but it offers insights into our own human nature. The story highlights the mistakes made by Dinah, her father Jacob, and her brothers, and explores themes of justice, consequences, and the importance of responding instead of reacting.

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541: Spring Bible Study: Esau’s Wives- Generational Chaos From Marrying An Unbeliever
SPRING BIBLE STUDY: WOMEN OF THE OLD TESTAMENT: Esau’s Wives
This episode of the Hearing Jesus podcast explores the story of Esau and his marriages to Judith and Basemath. Rachel discusses the impact of these marriages on Esau's family and the generational consequences of his choices. The episode emphasizes the importance of marrying believers and the potential long-lasting effects of marrying outside of God's design. It also highlights the need for parents to teach their children about God's plan for marriage and the significance of faith in their lineage.

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540: Spring Bible Study: Rachel- Choosing Gratitude Over Longing
SPRING BIBLE STUDY: WOMEN OF THE OLD TESTAMENT: Rachel
In this episode, Rachael discusses the story of Rachel, the sister of Leah, from the Old Testament. Rachel is described as beautiful, but her beauty becomes a source of competition and jealousy between her and her sister. This episode discusses the consequences of allowing bitterness to consume us.

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540: The Gospel on a Dirty Street in Calcutta: A Conversation With Angie Smith
In this conversation, Rachael Groll interviews Angie Smith, author of one of Rachael’s favorite Bible Studies, Seamless. They discuss Angie's faith journey and the importance of perspective and understanding the larger narrative of Scripture. Angie shares her favorite part of connecting with audiences and witnessing their transformation. The conversation ends with a prayer for listeners who may be hesitant or skeptical about what God may be calling them to do.

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539: Spring Bible Study: Leah- How God Sees and Cares for the Unloved and Rejected
SPRING BIBLE STUDY: WOMEN OF THE OLD TESTAMENT: Leah
In this episode, Rachael discusses the story of Leah, one of the sisters who was married to Jacob. We learn from Scripture that Jacob loved her sister Rachel more. Despite feeling unloved and rejected, Leah had many children and played a significant role in the lineage of Jesus. We learn about the importance of not comparing ourselves to others and finding value in God's love and redemption.
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