Tune in to hear Kay and Lauren discuss the stigma surrounding women in ministry and assuming leadership positions in the church, as well as misconceptions associated with the “dirty ‘F’ word.” Lauren Jacobs began her career as a woman abuse counselor before spending the past decade as a Social Justice journalist. Her work focuses on gendercide, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), child brides, female literacy, theology and gender equality, as well as human trafficking and female atonement rituals in Africa. Her debut historical fiction book Yehudit Chosen by God (2016), won the prestigious ‘Desmond Tutu - Gerrit Brand Award’ 2017 for its powerful stand on justice for women. Her second historical work Shelamzion, Queen of Israel was released in September 2018. She graced the TEDxCapeTown stage in November 2018 for Africa’s largest TED event, presenting “A Forgotten History: Where Are Our Women?” She is a story teller and an ordained minister in full time ministry with her husband in South Africa. Her newest published work is “Bold Bible Girls” for mother’s and daughters. Connect with Lauren at laurenjacobs.co.za and instagram.com/profuselyprofound Join MSE’s growing podcast community on social media Instagram and Facebook: @msepodcast. Visit bygracenp.com to listen there and purchase MSE Conversation Cards.