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The Women's Hope PodcastEp. 171: The Portrait of a Fruitful Life, Part ThreeIn this episode, Kim and Shelbi explore specific examples of good works in 1 Timothy 5:10 that reflect a gospel-shaped life: raising up children, showing hospitality, washing the feet of the saints, and assisting those in affliction.Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California. To learn more about TMU and its unwavering commitment to Christ and Scripture, visit masters.edu.
2025-11-1348 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 170: The Portrait of a Fruitful Life: A Reputation for Good WorksIn this episode, Shelbi continues through 1 Timothy 5, focusing on the next mark of a godly woman: a reputation for good works. She explores how true godliness is not only internal but becomes visible through acts of love, service, and self-sacrifice.Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California. To learn more about TMU and its unwavering commitment to Christ and Scripture, visit masters.edu.
2025-10-1626 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 169: The Portrait of a Fruitful Life: Fixing Our Hope on GodIn this episode, Kim and Shelbi kick off a brand-new series by taking a close look at the “widow indeed” of 1 Timothy 5. They examine how this often-overlooked woman is a beautiful example of unwavering hope in God.Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California. To learn more about TMU and its unwavering commitment to Christ and Scripture, visit masters.edu.
2025-09-0444 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 168: Guarding Our Hearts and Minds From Every EvilIn this episode, Kim and Shelbi wrap up their series on discernment by examining practical ways to resist sin, including remaining close to Christ, dwelling on what’s good and true, and engaging with biblical community in the local church.Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou. To learn more about TMU and its unwavering commitment to Christ and Scripture, visit masters.edu.
2025-05-0857 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 167: Embracing Good With Our Hearts and MindsIn this episode, Kim and Shelbi continue their discussion of biblical discernment by exploring goodness: how to understand it in relation to God, how to dwell on it, and how to live it out.Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou. To learn more about TMU and its unwavering commitment to Christ and Scripture, visit masters.edu.
2025-04-2440 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 166: Aligning Our Hearts and Minds With God’s WordIn this episode, Kim and Shelbi discuss the importance of practicing biblical discernment, including the dangers of not practicing it, the blessings of pursuing it, and what it looks like in daily life.Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou. To learn more about TMU and its unwavering commitment to Christ and Scripture, visit masters.edu.
2025-04-1049 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 165: Gleaning Nuggets from the Proverbs with Pastor Jack HughesIn this episode, Kim and Shelbi welcome special guest Pastor Jack Hughes to the show to discuss the blessings and challenges of studying the Book of Proverbs.Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou. To learn more about TMU and its unwavering commitment to Christ and Scripture, visit masters.edu.
2025-03-2756 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 164: Adorning the Gold of God’s Word: Application, Pt. 2In this episode, Kim and Shelbi continue their discussion of Bible study application, presenting a list of questions to ask of a passage of Scripture that can guard and facilitate rightly applying the text to your life.Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou. To learn more about TMU and its unwavering commitment to Christ and Scripture, visit masters.edu.
2025-03-1352 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 163: Adorning the Gold of God’s Word: Application, Pt. 1In this episode, Kim and Shelbi discuss the final step of Bible study: application. They share principles to know, questions to ask, and pitfalls to avoid when seeking to apply biblical passages to your life.
Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou. To learn more about TMU and its unwavering commitment to Christ and Scripture, visit masters.edu.
2025-02-2743 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 162: Keeping the Focus on Christ During ChristmasIn this episode, Kim interviews Grant and GraceAnna Castleberry, creators of “Manger in Danger,” about practical ways to keep Christ central in your family during the Christmas season.
Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou. To learn more about TMU and its unwavering commitment to Christ and Scripture, visit masters.edu.
2024-11-2735 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 161: Grasping the Gold in God’s Word, Part 3In this episode, Kim and Shelbi interview Dr. Jason Beals, Bible professor at The Master’s University, about the importance of practicing proper hermeneutics. They discuss what hermeneutics is, the fundamental principles of sound interpretation, and how to avoid interpretive pitfalls.
Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou. To learn more about TMU and its unwavering commitment to Christ and Scripture, visit masters.edu.
2024-10-3155 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 160: Grasping the Gold in God’s Word, Part 2Kim and Shelbi present a roadmap for studying Scripture — including the importance of preparing well, starting with observation, and staying properly anchored in context.
Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou. To learn more about TMU and its unwavering commitment to Christ and Scripture, visit masters.edu.
2024-10-1057 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 159: Grasping the Gold in God’s Word, Part 1Kim and Shelbi are kicking off a new series all about studying Scripture. In this episode, they discuss how to prepare to dig into God’s Word, how to dedicate yourself to it, and how to organize your life around it.
Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou. To learn more about TMU and its unwavering commitment to Christ and Scripture, visit masters.edu.
2024-09-261h 02The Women's Hope PodcastEp. 158: Special Q&A on Women’s Ministry, Part 2In this episode, Kim and Shelbi continue their special Q&A with a panel of ladies who have extensive experience in leading women’s ministries. Together, they discuss practical ways to implement Titus 2 discipleship, the impact of social media, and the process of building a ministry team.
Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou. To learn more about TMU and its unwavering commitment to Christ and Scripture, visit masters.edu.
2024-05-231h 00The Women's Hope PodcastEp. 157: Special Q&A on Women’s Ministry, Part 1In this episode, Kim and Shelbi welcome a panel of ladies onto the show for a special Q&A on the topic of women’s ministry. Drawing from decades of ministry experience, they discuss the heart of women’s ministry, common pitfalls, and how to partner well with church leadership.
Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou. To learn more about TMU and its unwavering commitment to Christ and Scripture, visit masters.edu.
2024-05-0957 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 156: Spiritual Gifts in the Body of Christ, Part 2In this episode, Kim and Shelbi continue their discussion of spiritual gifts, addressing common questions like, “How do I know what my gift is?” and, “Are certain first-century gifts no longer given?”
Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou. To learn more about TMU and its unwavering commitment to Christ and Scripture, visit masters.edu.
2024-04-2548 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 155: Spiritual Gifts in the Body of Christ, Part 1In this episode, Kim and Shelbi address the topic of spiritual gifts. They explain what spiritual gifts are, who receives them, where they come from, and what they exist for.
Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou. To learn more about TMU and its unwavering commitment to Christ and Scripture, visit masters.edu.
2024-04-1142 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 154: Building Christ-Centered Relationships Through Intensive DiscipleshipIn this episode, Kim and Shelbi discuss what Scripture- and God-centered biblical counseling looks like in the local church. They also examine and refute common misconceptions about biblical counseling.
Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou. To learn more about TMU and its unwavering commitment to Christ and Scripture, visit masters.edu.
2024-03-1455 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 153: Building Christ-Centered Relationships Through Informal DiscipleshipIn this episode, Kim and Shelbi discuss the importance of practicing the New Testament’s one-another commands and how they connect to women’s ministry in the local church.
Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou. To learn more about TMU and its unwavering commitment to Christ and Scripture, visit masters.edu.
2024-02-2257 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 152: A Theological Foundation for Women’s Ministry in the Local Church, Part 2In this episode, Kim and Shelbi continue to discuss fundamentals that should fuel women’s ministry, looking at two more key principles: a commitment to sound doctrine and an emphasis on discipleship relationships.
Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou. To learn more about TMU and its unwavering commitment to Christ and Scripture, visit masters.edu.
2024-02-081h 11The Women's Hope PodcastEp. 151: A Theological Foundation for Women’s Ministry in the Local Church, Part 1In this episode, Kim and Shelbi look at Scripture to unpack two convictions that should undergird the purpose and design of women’s ministry: a dedication to glorifying Christ and to teaching God’s Word.
Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou. To learn more about TMU and its unwavering commitment to Christ and Scripture, visit masters.edu.
2024-01-2547 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 150: The Freedom From SelfishnessHow do you avoid damaging others with spiritual shrapnel? In this special episode featuring Kim’s message from this year’s women’s conference at The Master’s University, Kim addresses how to avoid damaging others through selfishness and instead enjoy the freedom of Christlike humility.
Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou. To learn more about TMU and its unwavering commitment to Christ and Scripture, visit masters.edu.
2023-12-141h 06The Women's Hope PodcastEp. 149: The Bondage of SelfishnessThis special episode features a message delivered by Shelbi at this year’s women’s conference at The Master’s University. In it, Shelbi compares the futility and bondage of selfishness to the better way of wise humility available to believers in Christ.
Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou. To learn more about TMU and its unwavering commitment to Christ and Scripture, visit masters.edu.
2023-11-0946 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 148: Complementing the Church, Part 2 — Special Guest Mike RiccardiIn this episode, Kim and Shelbi welcome special guest Mike Riccardi to the show to offer a pastor’s perspective on biblical complementarity. Together, they discuss what it looks like for women to faithfully learn, teach, and serve within God’s design.
Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou. To learn more about TMU and its unwavering commitment to Christ and Scripture, visit masters.edu.
2023-10-2655 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 147: Complementing the Church, Part 1In this episode, Kim and Shelbi move from the creation account in Genesis to the teachings of the New Testament epistles, unpacking God’s design for women in the church and in marriage. They then discuss practical aspects of what it looks like for women to exercise a teaching gift in the local church.
Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou. To learn more about TMU and its unwavering commitment to Christ and Scripture, visit masters.edu.
2023-10-1249 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 146: Created to ComplementIn this first episode of a new series on complementarianism, Kim and Shelbi highlight a biblical view of men and women. They begin the discussion by looking at multiple distorted views of gender roles, before turning to what Scripture says in the opening chapters of Genesis.
Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou. To learn more about TMU and its unwavering commitment to Christ and Scripture, visit masters.edu.
2023-09-2850 min
Ordinary People with Extraordinary LivesS3:EP29 Women's Hope with Dr. Shelbi Cullen & Kimberly CummingsOn this episode we welcome our dear friends from the Women’s Hope podcast Dr. Shelbi Cullen and Kimberly Cummings.
Dr. Shelbi Cullen currently teaches as an Assistant Professor for the School of Biblical Studies Department at The Master's University. She completed her biblical counseling training from the Institute of Biblical Counseling and Discipleship, the Master's University, and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. She has also been a member of The Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC) since 2005. She currently serves at Grace Community Church in Sunland, CA where she has the privilege of teaching wo...
2023-08-221h 17The Women's Hope PodcastEp. 145: Special Interview with Brooke Bartz on ‘Godly Ever After’Kim and Shelbi talk with special guest Brooke Bartz about the importance of giving the right books, nonfiction and fiction, to our children. Brooke shares about her middle school fiction story, “Godly Ever After,” and why she felt compelled to write it.
Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou. To learn more about TMU and its unwavering commitment to Christ and Scripture, visit masters.edu.
2023-05-1139 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 144: Biblical Friendship in the Body of ChristWhether in formal biblical counseling or informal ministry to one another, believers are called not only to offer instruction to each other, but to be involved in each other's lives. Kim and Shelbi are joined in this episode by Dale Johnson, executive director of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, to talk about the importance of friendship in the church.
Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou. To learn more about TMU and its unwavering commitment to...
2023-04-1347 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 143: Help! My Child Has Rejected ChristKim and Shelbi interview special guests Jim and Caroline Newheiser on the topic of prodigal children. Jim and Caroline share advice and encouragement for parents of children who have rejected Christ.
Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou. To learn more about TMU and its unwavering commitment to Christ and Scripture, visit masters.edu.
2023-03-0936 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 142: Comfort Amid DespairBelievers are not exempt from the suffering of depression. So what are we to do when we are tempted to despair? Kim and Shelbi tackle this topic by taking a look at positive and negative examples of how individuals responded to despair in Scripture.
Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou. To learn more about TMU and its unwavering commitment to Christ and Scripture, visit masters.edu.
2023-02-231h 07The Women's Hope PodcastEp. 141: Where Is Your Joy Found? Part 2In part two of their series on joy, Kim and Shelbi unpack three practical principles of how to pursue joy in the Christian life. They use the acronym “JOY” to explore these three aspects: jubilance, obedience, and a yielding spirit.
Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou. To learn more about TMU and its unwavering committment to Christ and Scripture, visit masters.edu.
2023-02-0957 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 140: Where is Your Joy Found? Part 1As believers, where do we find our joy, even in the midst of trials? Kim and Shelbi answer this question by turning to the example of Mary and her Magnificat in Luke 1. Through Mary’s example, we see that our joy is found in trusting in and making much of the Lord.
Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou. To learn more about TMU and its more than 150 programs, visit masters.edu.
2023-01-2652 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 139: Getting to the Heart of Conflict - Biblical ReconciliationHow should Christians approach conflict resolution? And is “conflict resolution” even the right phrase to use? Kim and Shelbi welcome special guest Dr. John Street to discuss these and other questions. Dr. Street offers biblical guidance on the source of conflicts, the sanctifying opportunities they bring, and the way to pursue reconciliation.
Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Southern California. To learn more about TMU, visit www.masters.edu.
2022-12-081h 02The Women's Hope PodcastEp. 138: Guarding Our Hearts — A Survival Kit for the HolidaysFamily gatherings at Thanksgiving and Christmas can sometimes be the setting for difficult dinner conversations. In this episode, Kim and Shelbi turn to Ephesians 4 and other key passages as they explore how to handle holiday-season dynamics in a God-honoring manner.
Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Southern California. To learn more about TMU, visit www.masters.edu.
2022-11-2359 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 137: Is It Well With Your Soul? Part 3In the final part of this series on suffering, Kim and Shelbi talk about the practical applications of a biblical theology of suffering. When distress and loss enter our lives, how should we respond? They turn to examples of faithful sufferers in Scripture to give us a picture of how to trust the Lord in the midst of trials.
Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University. To learn more about TMU, visit masters.edu.
2022-11-1055 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 136: Is It Well With Your Soul? Part 2 — with Special Guest Susan HeckWhat does suffering faithfully as a believer look like, practically? Special guest Susan Heck joins in this episode to share her own lived experience from the loss of her husband. She talks with Kim and Shelbi about how her faith grew in the midst of grief, with practical advice for sufferers and those who want to come alongside them.
Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts university in Southern California. To learn more about TMU, visit www.masters.edu.
2022-10-1343 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 135: Is It Well with Your Soul? Part 1Why do we suffer as Christians? Where is God in times of pain? And how are we supposed to respond? These and other questions are the topic of this next series. In this episode, Kim and Shelbi introduce the topic of trials, offering a biblical framework for thinking about suffering and its purposes in our lives. You can find more episodes at www.masters.edu/womens-hope.
Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a top-ranked Christian liberal arts university in Southern California. To learn more about TMU, visit www.masters.edu.
2022-09-2255 min
The Women's Hope PodcastEp. 134: Taming Our Scattered MindsControlling our thoughts can be one of the most challenging things to do as a believer. Betty Price, a longtime professor at The Master's University, stops by to unpack what Scripture has to say about how women can daily find victory in this area.
Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University. To learn more about TMU, visit masters.edu.
2022-06-0955 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 133: When Postpartum Depression Sends Us Into a SpiralShelbi and Kim discuss a biblical approach to addressing postpartum depression with special guest Carlyle Crawford, who experienced PPD after giving birth in 2020.
Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University. To learn more about TMU, visit masters.edu.
2022-05-191h 04The Women's Hope PodcastEp. 132: Special Interview With Lisa Hughes, Author of 'Unmet Expectations: Reshaping Our Thinking in Disappointments, Trials, and Delays'How should we respond when life doesn't go our way? Shelbi and Kim ask author Lisa Hughes for the answer on today's podcast.
You can find a copy of Lisa's book at https://www.shepherdpress.com/products/unmet-expectations/.
Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University. To learn more about TMU, visit masters.edu.
2022-04-1456 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 131: Complementarianism & How Women Build Up the Church w/ Special Guest Philip De CourcyPastor Philip De Courcy, teacher on the daily media program Know The Truth, joins Shelbi and Kim to unpack elements of his new book "You Go Girl: How Women Build Up the Church."
You can request a copy of De Courcy's book at ktt.org.
The Women's Hope Podcast is produced by The Master's University. To learn more about TMU, visit masters.edu.
2022-03-1745 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 130: When Sexual Sin Hits HomeContinuing their "Issues of the Heart" series, Shelbi and Kim interview the founders of Accountable2You, a widely used software application that monitors computer and phone activity for the purpose of purity and integrity.
To receive a special, 30-day trial of Accountable2You's software, visit www.accountable2you/womenshope.
Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University. To learn more about TMU, visit masters.edu.
2022-02-1028 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 129: Truly Beholding Immanuel, God with UsIn a special Christmas episode, Shelbi speaks on the character of Mary, the compassion of Joseph, and the cost of personally following Christ as Lord and Savior.
2021-12-1650 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 128: Principles of Personal Bible StudyHost Kimberly Cummings interviews special guest Betty Price about reading plans, memorization, meditation and other principles of personal Bible study like observation and application.
Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University. To learn more about TMU, visit masters.edu.
2021-12-091h 02The Women's Hope PodcastEp. 127: When Anxiety Grips Our HeartsShelbi and Kim continue their "Issues of the Heart" series by turning their attention to what God's Word has to say about battling ungodly worry.
Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University. To learn more about TMU, visit masters.edu.
2021-11-1149 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 126: When I Don't Want To One AnotherAs Christians, we don’t always feel like loving and serving each other the way God calls us to. This is an unavoidable truth. But in those moments when our hearts are out of step with God’s Word, how should we respond and what passages of Scripture should we look to? Kim and Shelbi weigh in.
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2021-10-2847 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 125: Contentment in the Midst of ChaosOn today's episode, Shelbi and Kim open up about times when they’ve battled discontentment. What passages of Scripture helped them navigate life's most challenging moments? What did God teach them through trials? Listen to find out.
Women's Hope is edited and produced by The Master's University. To learn more about TMU, visit masters.edu.
2021-10-1443 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 124: An Interview With the Author of "Heart & Habits: How We Change For Good"Shelbi and Kim interview Greg Gifford about his book, “Heart & Habits: How We Change For Good.” Gifford, a TMU biblical counseling professor, offers insight on the relationship between our frequent practices and spiritual growth.
In today's episode, Shelbi and Kim mention a biblical counseling video series created by The Master's University. Those videos are available here.
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2021-09-2336 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 123: An Interview With the Authors of "When Words Matter Most"Women's Hope kicks off a new season by interviewing the authors of “When Words Matter Most: Speaking Truth with Grace to Those You Love.” The authors of the forthcoming book, Cheryl Marshall and Caroline Newheiser, address how they’d counsel women who are fearful or who feel ill-equipped to speak truth into the lives of sisters in Christ who are struggling. They also address why it’s so important to foster hope in these conversations.
2021-09-0947 minThe Women's Hope PodcastNew Season PromoKim and Shelbi preview their upcoming series "Issues of the Heart." In the coming weeks, the ladies will share how to best come alongside women and speak God's truth into their lives in moments of need.
2021-08-2614 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 122: Teaching What is Good: A Q&A on Titus 2:3-5Kimberly and Shelbi wrap up the current season of Women’s Hope by answering questions sent in by listeners. The Q&A, on topics related to the study of Titus 2, is moderated by special guest Melissa Harrison. Thanks, as always, for listening! And be sure to look for the Women’s Hope podcast again in the fall!
2021-06-101h 08
Just the Truth with Jenna EllisThe Truth about Biblical Women's MinistryKimberly Cummings and Dr. Shelbi Cullen, co-hosts of Women's Hope Podcast, discuss what biblical women's ministry looks like and apply biblical truths to current cultural discussions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2021-06-0947 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 121: Teaching What is Good - Subject to HusbandsAs they wrap up their series on Titus 2:3-5, Shelbi and Kimberly discuss the call for wives to be subject to their husbands. Through looking to Scripture, sharing examples from their own lives, and asking practical questions for self-examination, they urge listeners to bring honor to the gospel through how they live out this command.
2021-05-2745 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 120: Teaching What is Good - Displaying God’s KindnessIn this episode on Titus 2:5, Shelbi and Kimberly show from Scripture how God’s own mercy motivates us to do the hard work of biblical kindness. They also look at examples from the Old and New Testaments for practical guidance on what this looks like in everyday life.
2021-05-1331 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 119: Teaching What is Good - Being Workers in Our Homes (With Special Guest Marci Ferrell)Shelbi and Kimberly welcome special guest Marci Ferrell (thankfulhomemaker.com) as they discuss the biblical call for women to be “workers at home.” Together they tackle fundamental questions like, “Why should homemaking be such a big priority?” as well as practical problems like, “How do I balance competing responsibilities inside and outside the home?” Most importantly, they explore the beautiful ways in which homemaking intersects with Christ’s sanctifying work and our hope of future glory.
2021-04-2243 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 118: What Does It Mean to Be Pure?Shelbi and Kimberly continue their series on Titus 2 by using key passages in the Old and New Testaments to unpack what it looks like to live in such a way as to please a Holy God. One major takeaway: purity is a matter of the heart.
2021-04-0833 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 117: Special Guest Christi Rose Interviews Women's Hope on the Subject of AgingSpecial guest Christi Rose, host of the podcast “Smiling at the Future,” asks Shelbi and Kimberly practical questions about aging. At what point do anti-aging efforts become sinful? What encouragement is there for an aging woman whose dream of motherhood is fading? What are some unique blessings of older age? Shelbi and Kimberly turn to Scripture to provide answers to these and other questions.
2021-03-2552 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 116: An Interview With The Wife of Imprisoned Alberta Pastor James CoatesIn this episode, Kimberly has a conversation with special guest Erin Coates. Erin is the wife of James Coates, who is a TMS alumnus and a pastor at GraceLife Church in Alberta, and who is currently jailed for defying health department restrictions. Erin discusses the difficulties that Canadian churches have faced in the past year and talks with Kimberly about the importance of a biblical ecclesiology.
2021-03-1146 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 115: Portraying a Sensible Heart in a Sinful WorldPaul’s encouragement in Titus 2:4 for women to be “sensible” may seem like a simple and innocuous command, but there is untapped richness to what this word means. Shelbi and Kimberly look at this verse and other passages to explore the nuances of this command, offering practical advice for wives, mothers, and single women.
2021-02-2542 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 114: Yours, Till Heaven: The Untold Love Story of Charles and Susie Spurgeon - Interview with Ray RhodesSpecial guest Ray Rhodes Jr. joins Shelbi and Kimberly to talk about his new book, “Yours, Till Heaven: The Untold Love Story of Charles and Susie Spurgeon.” He shares the story of how, in laughing and suffering together, the Spurgeons lived a compelling life of united, faithful ministry.
2021-02-1132 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 113: Social Media and the Glory of GodIn the past few years, we have all become acquainted with the blessings and dangers of social media. In this episode, Kimberly and Shelbi interview special guest Darrell Harrison, Dean of Social Media at Grace to You. Together, they answer several foundational questions about Christians and social media: What biblical principles should inform us when we post? How should we respond when we sin with social media? How can we avoid spending too much time on these platforms?
2021-01-1441 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 112: Teaching What is Good Part 4 - Growing in Biblical Love for Our ChildrenAccording to Titus 2:4, one of the marks of a woman’s spiritual maturity is that she has learned to love her children well. But how do we love our kids when parenting is so often complicated and discouraging? In this episode, Shelbi and Kimberly look to 1 Corinthians 13 for practical lessons on what it means for mothers to love their children.
2020-12-1754 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 111: Teaching What is Good Part 3 - Loving Your HusbandIn this episode, Shelbi and Kimberly explore the first thing Titus 2:4 tells older women to teach younger women: how to love their husbands. Why is this responsibility so difficult? And why do younger women need help from older women? They answer these questions and look to other passages of Scripture for practical guidance on how wives can grow in love for their husbands.
2020-12-0338 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 110: Teaching What is Good Part 2 - The Immature WomanIn order to teach younger women to be spiritually mature, we must start by being mature ourselves. In part two of their ongoing series on Titus 2:3-5, Shelbi and Kimberly take a tour through the Old and New Testaments as they talk about two major hindrances to spiritual maturity: unruly speech and enslavement to desires.
2020-11-1235 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 109: Teaching What is Good Part 1 - The Mature WomanViewers have been writing in with questions about women's discipleship, and Shelbi and Kimberly have decided to start a new series on the topic out of Titus 2:3-5. They begin this week by exploring this foundational passage and the portrait it paints of the spiritually mature woman.
2020-10-3038 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 108: Delighting in DoctrineShelbi and Kimberly interview special guest Rebecca Stark, longtime blogger and author of the theological book series, The Good Portion. Rebecca shares about her passion for doctrine and talks about the common hurdles that women face when it comes to studying theology.
2020-10-1530 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 107: Bringing Clarity to Complementarianism Part 4 - Complementarianism: The Myths and Misrepresentations.In the final episode of their series on Complementarianism, Shelbi and Kimberly address common myths about the Complementarian view. Special guest Jenna poses these four questions: Do all women need to submit to all men? Can a true Complementarian never work outside of the home? Doesn’t Complementarianism lead to abuse? And finally, are women not allowed to speak at all during a worship service?
2020-10-0154 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 106: Bringing Clarity to Complementarianism Part 3 - ComplementarianismWhat is Complementarianism? How does it apply to marriage and church life? And why does it matter? Shelbi and Kimberly focus on key passages of Scripture as they answer some of the fundamental questions about Complementarian theology.
2020-09-1747 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 105: Bringing Clarity to Complementarianism Part 2 - EgalitarianismThe divide between Egalitarianism and Complementarianism comes down to one thing: hermeneutics. This week, Shelbi and Kimberly explore the historical and interpretive roots of Egalitarianism in the church. What texts do Egalitarians appeal to, and how do Complementarians read them differently?
2020-09-0336 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 104: Bringing Clarity to Complementarianism Part 1 - FeminismA couple books published in 2020 have ignited a new wave of conversations about feminism within the church. In part one of their new series about Complementarianism, Kimberly and Shelbi look at the history of feminism’s impact on the church—the good, the bad, and the ugly!
2020-08-2044 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 103: What About Me? Part 4Are you looking at self-care biblically or selfishly? Join Shelbi and Kimberly as they wrap up their series on self-image, and self-esteem, and identity with this practical and biblical look at the hot topic of self-care!
2020-08-0642 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 102: What About Me? Part 3Join Shelbi and Kimberly for a four-part series on self: self-image, self-esteem, identity, and self-care. How we view God and the truths of Scripture will determine how we view ourselves.
2020-07-2331 minThe Women's Hope PodcastSpecial Episode: Defending Biblical Counseling from False CharacterizationsOccasionally, well meaning people falsely characterize the Biblical Counseling movement. Is Biblical Counseling really a form of works righteousness or overly simplistic? Do counselors think every counseling situation is rooted in personal sin for them to expose? Dr. John Street joins Dr. Shelbi Cullen and Kimberly Cummings to discuss as well as defend Biblical Counseling from these and other misrepresentations.
2020-07-091h 03The Women's Hope PodcastEp. 101: What About Me? Part 2Join Shelbi and Kimberly for a four-part series on self: self-image, self-esteem, identity, and self-care. How we view God and the truths of Scripture will determine how we view ourselves.
2020-06-2537 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 100: What About Me? Part 1Join Shelbi and Kimberly for a four-part series on self: self-image, self-esteem, identity, and self-care. How we view God and the truths of Scripture will determine how we view ourselves.
2020-05-1230 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 99: Myths About Biblical DiscipleshipOn today’s Women’s Hope show, Kimberly Cummings and Dr. Shelbi Cullen consider nine myths about biblical discipleship and provide nine helpful remedies to solve these myths from the Word of God.
What you’ll hear in this episode
* Every moment belongs to God (therefore every moment is holy), and He gives each moment to us as a gift.
* Make yourself available to the Lord, staying alert to His Spirit as He brings people across your path.
* Look around you and reach out to newer people in your church—offer friendship and hospitality as a way of...
2019-11-2034 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 98: John Street– Biblical Discipleship Within the Local ChurchOn today’s Women Hope show, Kimberly Cummings and Dr. Shelbi Cullen interview Dr. John Street on hermeneutics, ministering the Word of God to people, and what biblical discipleship is and is not and the importance of this ministry to the local church.
What you’ll hear in this episode
* The importance of hermeneutics in biblical discipleship.
* What expository soul care is and why it’s important.
* The importance of understanding hermeneutics and ministering the Word of God to people.
* Why biblical discipleship is not an autonomous ministry.
* Why biblical discipleship is not only f...
2019-11-0626 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp 97: Getting to the Heart of Biblical Discipleship Part 4On today’s Women Hope show, Kimberly Cummings and Dr. Shelbi Cullen conclude their four-part discipleship series titled “Getting to the Heart of Biblical Discipleship,” consider the importance of building relationships grounded in the Word and how to grow in practical godliness in the Christian life.
What you’ll hear in this episode
* Why good listening asks perceptive, open-ended questions that don’t tee up yes or no answers but gently peels the onion and probes beneath the surface.
* How to listen carefully by observing for nonverbal communication.
* Why listening to the words of others rev...
2019-10-2340 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp 96: Getting to the Heart of Biblical Discipleship Part 3On today’s Women Hope show, Kimberly Cummings and Dr. Shelbi Cullen continue their four-part discipleship series titled “Getting to the Heart of Biblical Discipleship,” considering the place of the Word of God in discipleship and repentance and confession of sin in the life of the Christian.
What you’ll hear in this episode
* The danger of psychology and it’s methodologies and biblical discipleship.
* The depravity of man and biblical discipleship.
* Repentance, confession of sin, and keeping shorts accounts with the Lord.
* Why those who are justified will be sanctified.
* The Bible, san...
2019-10-1629 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp 95: Getting to the Heart of Biblical Discipleship Part 2On today’s Women’s Hope show, Kimberly Cummings and Dr. Shelbi Cullen continue their four-part discipleship series titled “Getting to the Heart of Biblical Discipleship” considering the subject of biblical wisdom and where to turn for help when trials come into our lives.
What you’ll hear in this episode
* The Bible warns us about worldly wisdom as it opposes Godly wisdom.
* Defining psychology and it’s meaning in light of a biblical worldview.
* Where to turn to for help when trials come into our lives.
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2019-10-0914 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp 94: Getting to the Heart of Biblical Discipleship Part 1On today’s Women’s Hope show, Kimberly Cummings and Dr. Shelbi Cullen begin a four-part discipleship series titled “Getting to the Heart of Biblical Discipleship” considering the Scripture’s role and the Holy Spirit’s role in growing the people of God in the grace of God.
What you’ll hear in this episode
* How biblical discipleship walks alongside other women.
* How biblical discipleship responds when women think the problems of life are helpless or the issue is with someone else.
* The Scripture’s role in changing the people of God.
* The Holy Spirit's ro...
2019-10-0217 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp 93: Women’s Hope Podcast Returns!On today’s Women Hope show, Kimberly Cummings interviews Dr. Shelbi Cullen about her background and ministry as a biblical counselor, her heart for biblical discipleship and her observations about women’s discipleship, and the best advice she has ever gotten from an older woman. What you’ll hear in this episode
* Shelbi’s background as a biblical counselor.
* Shelbi’s ministry at ACBC, Masters University, and Grace Community Church.
* Shelbi’s heart for biblical discipleship for women.
* Observations about women’s discipleship, areas of improvement, and how Women’s Hope hopes to address these areas of concern...
2019-09-2535 min
The Women's Hope PodcastEp. 89: Susie with Ray RhodesWe had the pleasure of chatting with Ray Rhodes about his new book Susie: The Life and Legacy of Susannah Spurgeon. This new full-length biography of such a remarkable woman will bless and encourage you. Ray has written Susie in such a captivating way that you will walk away from this book like you’ve gotten to know a dear friend intimately.
2018-09-1232 min
The Women's Hope PodcastEp. 88: The Gospel Comes with a House Key with Rosaria Butterfield | Relate Series No. 12Rosaria Butterfield gave us the immense pleasure of talking with her about her new book The Gospel Comes with a House Key. In her newest release from Crossway Books, Rosaria challenges readers to practice what she describes as radically ordinary hospitality. Is your home a place of solace for the weary and worn to find rest and meet the Savior? God never gets the address wrong; He put you where you are for a reason. Are you serving Him well?
2018-06-2741 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 87: Family Discipleship with Little Pilgrims Theology | Relate Series No. 11Do you long for a thriving family discipleship time, but don't know where to start? Or maybe you have an established routine but are looking for some fresh ideas to use with your family. Brandon and Jeannette Mills have created Little Pilgrims Theology, an app-driven theology training for your entire family. Listen as we discuss the importance of training your children in a sound understanding of theology.
2018-06-2139 min
The Women's Hope PodcastEp. 83: The Real Root of Racism with Darrell Harrison | Relate Series No. 7Is racism a societal problem that needs to be fixed, or is there a deeper root to address? How can the Gospel equalize our efforts in the area of race? Darrell Harrison joins us to share his thoughts on how the evangelical church is handling the subject of racism from a wholly biblical perspective.
Scripture References and Other Resources
Mark 7:15
1 Corinthians 4:7
Acts 17:26
Luke 6:46
Revelation 7:9
Exodus 3
Ecclesiastes 7:14
2 Peter 3:13
Go to womenshopeproject.com/podcast for a fully linked list of resources mentioned in this episode.
2018-05-2348 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 80: Gospel Hope for the Post-Abortive Woman with Julie Ganschow | Relate Series No. 4Can the church both uphold the sanctity of life and mourn with the post-abortive woman? Are the two positions mutually exclusive or is there an opportunity to minister the Gospel within the aftermath of an abortion? Julie Ganschow joins us today to discuss the help, healing, and hope the church can offer through the power of the Gospel to post-abortive women.
2018-05-0329 min
The Women's Hope PodcastEp. 79: One-on-One Discipleship With David Cummings | Relate Series No. 3The local church body is a gift from the Lord to every believer as a means of grace. True discipleship is best experienced within its context. Through the covenant community ministering to each other one-on-one, we find true fellowship and enjoy much spiritual growth together. Pastor David Cummings joins us on this episode to give a pastoral perspective on what "one-anothering" should look like within the life of the local church.
2018-04-2538 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp. 78: Domestic Abuse with Chris Moles | Relate Series No. 2How can the church do a better job of supporting women in domestic abuse environments? Admittedly, we fail women in our church communities far too often. What is a biblical definition of domestic abuse? Chris Moles joins us today to help us better understand domestic abuse and how to help those suffering from it.
2018-04-1840 min
The Women's Hope PodcastEp 56: Nate Pickowicz – Why We’re ProtestantNate Pickowicz joins us to discuss his new book "Why We're Protestant." How do you discern true vs. false Christianity? In the days of the Protestant Reformation, the core tenets of the faith were strenuously examined. In the end, the Reformers maintained that at the heart of the Christian faith stood five main credos: sola Scriptura, sola gratia, sola fide, solus Christus, and soli Deo gloria. This book examines these five "solas" and makes a definitive case for why we're Protestant.
2017-09-1337 min
The Women's Hope PodcastEp. 54: Marci Ferrell on Loving Our HusbandsMarci Ferrell of Thankful Homemaker joins us to discuss how to love our husbands better. As wives, we tend to be good at sacrificial love, but how are we doing at the tender, affectionate phileo kind of love in our marriages? How can you bring honor to the Gospel as a wife?
2017-08-3036 min
The Women's Hope PodcastEp. 53: Jess Pickowicz on Superstitions We BelieveJess Pickowicz joins us for her very first podcast interview and she's just as awesome as you had hoped. We talk about everything from superstitions and MC Hammer pants to syncretism and sneezing. Listen all the way to the end for a special treat from Jess. (Did you know she's originally from Boston?...Don't miss it!)
2017-08-2347 min
The Women's Hope PodcastEp 43: Susan Heck – The Liberating GospelAuthor, speaker, Biblical counselor, and She Disciples ministry partner, Susan Heck, has a new booklet that discusses the liberating power of the Gospel. Listen as we chat with her about effectively sharing the liberating Gospel with our friends and family.
2016-12-2138 min
The Women's Hope PodcastEp 41: Simple Christmas Traditions with Marci FerrellMarci Ferrell of The Thankful Homemaker joins us to discuss some simple ways to celebrate the Christmas season and how to keep Christ the center of our traditions.
2016-12-0741 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp 33: Rosaria Butterfield on Learning Community From Our LGBT FriendsRosaria Butterfield had what she describes as a "trainwreck conversion" to Christ from Lesbianism in 1999. Listen as she shares with us what hospitality for the sake of the gospel looks like in her own home. What is the LGBT community offering the world that Christians are not?
2016-09-2944 min
The Women's Hope PodcastEp 31: Martha Peace on Raising Godly Children With an Unbelieving SpouseHow does a Christian mother raise children with godly values when her spouse isn't a Christian? How do we live out 1 Peter 3:1-6 when our husbands aren't leading well? Martha helps us answer these questions.
2016-09-1434 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp 17: Glenda Hotton A Lifetime of FaithfulnessJoin us on today's podcast as Glenda Hotton shares her wisdom with us on faithfulness in marriage, discipleship of others, and general service to the Lord. She also shares her newest book with us, Psalms for Brides.
About Glenda
Glenda loves to tell her story of how God took a broken vessel and made a new creation. She is one of our beloved Glory Books contributing authors. Her formal education includes a master’s degree in marriage and family as well as undergraduate degrees in deaf studies, substance abuse, and a minor in human sexuality. Don...
2016-05-2528 minThe Women's Hope PodcastEp 14: Lisa La George Content in All CircumstancesDr. Lisa LaGeorge of The Master's College stopped in to talk with us about contentment on today's podcast. Lisa shares her love of cross-cultural ministry and students, and her joyful contentment with singleness as God's current plan for her life.
Listen as Lisa encourages every Christian to serve the Lord faithfully and passionately in whatever circumstances He has ordained for us.
2016-05-0427 min
The Women's Hope PodcastEp 9: Susan Heck Scripture Memory MethodHave you tried to memorize Scripture with little to no results? Susan Heck has memorized over 23 books of the Bible and she stopped in to share her method with us. You will leave this podcast feeling confident that you can do it, too!
2016-03-2230 min