The Alabaster Jar

Dr. Lynn Cohick
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The Alabaster Jar is a weekly podcast hosted by Dr. Lynn Cohick. Dr. Cohick is a highly respected New Testament scholar and the founding president of the Center for Women in Leadership, a 501C3 organization designed to encourage women as they minister and lead in the church and in the academy. 

  1. 6D AGO

    S6 E25 | Rev. Dr. Tracey Bianchi | Waiting with Women (Advent Series Part 4): Mary - The Girl Interrupted

    In this episode of the Alabaster Jar Podcast, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Dr. Kelly Dippolito conclude their Advent series focusing on the theme of love as they reflect on the story of Mary, the mother of Jesus. They discuss how Mary's life was interrupted by divine purpose, her response to the angel Gabriel, and the importance of being open to God's interruptions in our own lives. They also emphasize the need for faithfulness, the depth of Mary's theological understanding, and the call to embrace love and interruptions as part of our spiritual journey during the Advent season.   Resources Mentioned:    The Visual Museum of Women in Christianity Episode Sponsor:   The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy, the marketplace, and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology.

    22 min

  2. DEC 15

    S6 E24 | Rev. Dr. Tracey Bianchi | Waiting with Women (Advent Series Part 3): Elizabeth, Mary, and the Gift of Friendship

    In this episode of the Alabaster Jar Podcast, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Dr. Kelly Dippolito continue their Advent series with a focus on the theme of joy. They reflect on the stories of Elizabeth and Mary in the Gospel of Luke, highlighting how profound joy is magnified in the context of friendship and community. They also discuss the complexities of waiting, holding multiple emotions at once, and how biblical joy persists even in uncertain or difficult circumstances.   Resources Mentioned: The Visual Museum of Women in Christianity Episode Sponsor:   The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy, the marketplace, and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology.

    25 min

  3. DEC 8

    S6 E23 | Rev. Dr. Tracey Bianchi | Waiting with Women (Advent Series Part 2): Hannah's Story and the Gift of Peace (Shalom)

    In this episode of the Alabaster Jar Podcast, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Dr. Kelly Dippolito continue their Advent series with a focus on the theme of peace. They explore the biblical story of Hannah from 1 Samuel, drawing lessons about honest prayer, enduring hope, and the nature of biblical peace (shalom). They also compare cultural and biblical understandings of peace, reflect on the support of faithful partners, and connect Hannah’s story to Mary’s Magnificat. Resources Mentioned:   The Visual Museum of Women in Christianity Episode Sponsor:   The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy, the marketplace, and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology.

    24 min

  4. DEC 1

    S6 E22 | Rev. Dr. Tracey Bianchi | Waiting with Women (Advent Series Part 1): Sarah and the Gift of Deferred Hope

    In this episode of the Alabaster Jar Podcast, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Dr. Kelly Dippolito begin their Advent Series with Rev. Dr. Tracey Bianchi to explore the meaning of Advent as a season of waiting and hope, drawing from the story of Sarah and Abraham in Genesis. They also dive into why waiting can be so difficult, and how honesty and faith play a role in the waiting process. Resources Mentioned:   The Visual Museum of Women in Christianity Episode Sponsor:   The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy, the marketplace, and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology.

    24 min
  5. VM 17 | Dr. Sandra Glahn & Dr. Kelley Mathews | Art, Faith, and the Lost Legacy of Praxedes & Pudenziana

    NOV 27

    VM 17 | Dr. Sandra Glahn & Dr. Kelley Mathews | Art, Faith, and the Lost Legacy of Praxedes & Pudenziana

    In this episode of the Visual Museum Podcast Series, Dr. Sandra Glahn and Dr. Kelley Mathews delve into the extraordinary lives of sisters Praxedes and Pudenziana, celebrated for their unwavering devotion and service. Drawing from the Visual Museum of Women in Christianity, they reveal the enduring visual legacy these women left through stunning mosaics, paintings, and church architecture. The conversation highlights how Praxedes and Pudenziana cared for martyrs and their community, earning deep reverence as saints and faith leaders. Through both art and narrative, Dr. Glahn and Dr. Mathews trace the sisters’ vital connections to Peter, Paul, and their unique place in church history. Visual Museum of Women in Christianity The purpose of this collaborative project is to create a curated, permanent visual exhibit of women in the history, ministry, and piety of early, Byzantine, and medieval Christianity that will be available online for researchers, educators, and interested laypersons. The goal of this multi-year project is to make the visual record of women in ministry and leadership available free of charge and unencumbered by permission requirements, and to include short teaching elements to guide the audience through the constitutive and pivotal role of women throughout Christian history. Together with the visual story, the accompanying narrative will make it possible for patrons to learn about women throughout history and across the globe and their unique contributions to the life and faith of the church… A history that remains mostly untold. Follow the Visual Museum on Social Media: Instagram: visualmuseum.gallery Facebook: visualmuseum.gallery Twitter: visual_museum TikTok: visualmuseum.gallery YouTube: @VisualMuseum Episode Sponsor: The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy, the marketplace, and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology. Learn more about The Center for Women in Leadership at: https://www.leadershipwithoutapology.org/.

    27 min

  6. NOV 24

    S6 E21 | Dr. Cynthia Shafer-Elliott and Dr. Elizabeth Backfish | Exploring Ancient Israel’s World in the Hebrew Bible (Part 2)

    In Part 2 of their conversation, Dr. Lynn Cohick is joined by both Dr. Cynthia Shafer-Elliot and Dr. Elizabeth Backfish, co-authors of "Grounded Theology in the Hebrew Bible: Exploring the Cultural Context That Formed Ancient Israel." They explore the cultural, historical, and theological context of ancient Israel, focusing on themes such as worship, offerings, law, wisdom, and hospitality. They also delve into how sacrifices and temple practices shaped everyday life and examine the enduring significance of being made in the image of God. They also highlight the distinctiveness of biblical law and wisdom literature, as well as the role of food, feasting, and hospitality in community life, offering insights for both ancient and modern faith practice. Resources Mentioned:  The Visual Museum of Women in Christianity Grounded Theology in the Hebrew Bible: Exploring the Cultural Context That Formed Ancient Israel by Dr. Cynthia Shafer-Elliot and Dr. Elizabeth Backfish   The Liberating Image: The Imago Dei in Genesis 1 by Dr. J. Richard Middleton Corporal Punishment in the Bible: A Redemptive-Movement Hermeneutic for Troubling Texts by Dr. William J. Webb The Image of God in the Garden of Eden by Dr. Catherine J. McDowell The Hebrew Bible, the Old Testament, and Historical Criticism: Jews and Christians in Biblical Studies by Dr. Jon D. Levenson Episode Sponsor:   The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy, the marketplace, and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology.

    45 min

  7. NOV 17

    S6 E20 | Dr. Elizabeth Backfish and Dr. Cynthia Shafer-Elliot | Exploring Ancient Israel’s World in the Hebrew Bible (Part 1)

    In this conversation, Dr. Lynn Cohick is joined by both Dr. Cynthia Shafer-Elliot and Dr. Elizabeth Backfish, co-authors of "Grounded Theology in the Hebrew Bible: Exploring the Cultural Context That Formed Ancient Israel." They dive into the world of ancient Israel—its family structures, covenants, purity laws, and what holiness really meant. They also bring history to life, sharing fresh insights that connect the Old Testament’s cultural context to faith today. Resources Mentioned: The Visual Museum of Women in Christianity Grounded Theology in the Hebrew Bible: Exploring the Cultural Context That Formed Ancient Israel by Dr. Cynthia Shafer-Elliot and Dr. Elizabeth Backfish   The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament by Dr. Sandra L. Richter Discovering Eve: Ancient Israelite Women in Context by Dr. Carol Myers Women and the Gender of God by Dr. Amy Peeler Episode Sponsor:   The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy, the marketplace, and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology.

    46 min

  8. NOV 10

    S6 E19 | Dr. Josephine Stringer | Virtue in the Story: Leadership Lessons from Detective Fiction

    In this episode of the Alabaster Jar Podcast, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Dr. Josephine Stringer talk about the intersections of leadership, virtue, and storytelling. Dr. Stringer shares her personal journey as a lifelong lover of books, explaining how her experience as a librarian shaped her dissertation on leadership and virtue. They also explore the power of detective fiction, particularly the works of Dorothy Sayers, as a means for developing virtue and understanding leadership. They also discuss how both fiction and biblical narratives can transform readers by engaging their emotions and fostering deeper spiritual reflection. Resources Mentioned:    The Visual Museum of Women in Christianity Are Women Human? Penetrating, Sensible, and Witty Essays on the Role of Women in Society by Dorothy L. Sayers Lord Peter: The Complete Lord Peter Wimsey Stories by Dorothy L. Sayers Gaudy Night: A Lord Peter Wimsey Mystery with Harriet Vane by Dorothy L. Sayers The Man Born to Be King by Dorothy L. Sayers An Apology for Poetry & Astrophel and Stella by Sir Philip Sidney Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls Old Yeller by Fred Gipson Black Beauty: An Autobiography of a Horse by Anna Sewell Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe Reading for the Love of God: How to Read as a Spiritual Practice by Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson Ask of Old Paths: Medieval Virtues and Vices for a Whole and Holy Life by Dr. Grace Hamman Episode Sponsor:   The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy, the marketplace, and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology.

    40 min
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The Alabaster Jar is a weekly podcast hosted by Dr. Lynn Cohick. Dr. Cohick is a highly respected New Testament scholar and the founding president of the Center for Women in Leadership, a 501C3 organization designed to encourage women as they minister and lead in the church and in the academy. 

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  • Creator
    Dr. Lynn Cohick
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    232
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Copyright © Dr. Lynn Cohick. All rights are reserved worldwide. Duplication of copyrighted material for commercial use is strictly prohibited.
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