THINKING BIBLICALLY ABOUT WOMEN’S CONFERENCESAre women's conferences actually helping women grow in their faith? What should we look for in a Christian women's retreat or conference, and what does the Bible say about gathering together for worship and teaching?I recently asked women how they felt about women's conferences, and I was surprised by how many had negative experiences. Some mentioned shallow teaching, little Scripture, feeling left out, or spending time and money on events that didn't help them grow spiritually. I understand those frustrations! If we're going to set aside time to attend a conference, we should leave better equipped to know God, understand His Word, and live out our faith.After years of speaking at and attending hundreds of women's conferences and retreats, I myself have seen the good, the bad, and everything in between! And those experiences have shaped how we approach our own Every Woman a Theologian Conference. In this episode of Thinking Biblically, I'm sharing what Scripture says about gathering as believers, why women's conferences should never replace the local church, and what makes an event genuinely beneficial for Christian women.In this episode: What Hebrews 10, Colossians 3, and 1 Corinthians 14 teach us about gathering together Why emotional experiences shouldn't be the goal of Christian conferences What I've learned from some of the healthiest women's ministries I've encountered How to choose biblical speakers and plan Scripture-centered women's events Why fellowship, accessibility, and welcoming nursing mothers matter How we choose speakers and plan the Every Woman a Theologian ConferenceI hope this conversation encourages you to think biblically about why we gather and what we hope to accomplish when we do.JOIN US AT THE EVERY WOMAN A THEOLOGIAN CONFERENCE!Our annual conference is November 6–7, 2026, in Traverse City, Michigan!This year's theme is Foundations of Faith: Built on Christ, and we'll be spending two days in Scripture, worship, prayer, and fellowship with Christians from different denominations and backgrounds.I'll be teaching alongside Wendy Blight, Kanita Rutley, and Jeremy Jenkins as we explore what it means to build our faith on Christ alone.If you have been thinking about coming, we would love to have you join us!Get your conference tickets and learn more: https://phyliciamasonheimer.com/SHOP EVERY WOMAN A THEOLOGIANLooking for Bible studies and resources to help you grow in your understanding of Scripture?At Every Woman a Theologian, we create verse-by-verse Bible studies, Not-So-Quiet Time morning plans, theology books, prayer resources, and discipleship tools for individuals, families, and small groups. Our goal is to equip Christians to know what they believe and communicate it graciously.CONNECT WITH PHYLICIA & EVERY WOMAN A THEOLOGIANWebsite & Shop: https://phyliciamasonheimer.com/Substack: https://substack.com/@phyliciamasonheimerSubscribe to this channel for more episodes of Verity Podcast, biblical teaching, and conversations in our Thinking Biblically series.If this episode was helpful, share it with a friend or someone who serves in women's ministry at your church. I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments, too!Have you attended a women's conference that really helped you grow in your faith? What made it different?#WomensConferences #ChristianWomensConference #PhyliciaMasonheimer #EveryWomanATheologian #VerityPodcast #WomensMinistry #BibleStudy #ChristianDiscipleship
