How to Trust God When Life Is Out of Your Control

Can Women Serve in Leadership in the Church? | Dr. Bob Utley

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1895615/fan_mail/new] For centuries, Christians have debated the role of women in church leadership. Can women serve in leadership in the church? What does the Bible actually say? In this special episode of HER Podcast, Pat Domangue sits down with internationally respected Bible scholar, pastor, and retired professor of hermeneutics Dr. Bob Utley to discuss one of the most debated questions in the church today: the role of women in church leadership and ministry. Drawing from decades of biblical study, pastoral ministry, and contextual interpretation of Scripture, Dr. Utley addresses difficult passages such as 1 Corinthians 14, 1 Timothy 2, Ephesians 5, Romans 16, and the examples of Phoebe, Junia, Deborah, Miriam, and other women God used throughout Scripture. Pat also shares her personal journey of being called into ministry, earning seminary degrees while raising three daughters, and navigating the challenges many women face while trying to faithfully obey God's calling. Whether you are a woman called by God, a ministry leader, a pastor, or someone seeking to understand what the Bible says about women in church leadership, this conversation will encourage you to think deeply, study Scripture carefully, and follow God's leading with humility.   In This Episode We Discuss Questions Like: ✔ Can women serve in leadership in the church? ✔ What does the Bible say about women in ministry? ✔ Can women teach the Bible and serve in church leadership? ✔ What does "women keep silent" really mean in 1 Corinthians 14? ✔ How do we know when a biblical command is cultural or universal? ✔ How should Christians interpret difficult passages such as 1 Corinthians 14, 1 Timothy 2, and Ephesians 5? ✔ What do Phoebe, Junia, Deborah, Miriam, and other women in Scripture teach us about leadership and ministry? ✔ Were there women deacons in the early church? ✔ What is hermeneutics and why does it matter when studying controversial topics? ✔ How can church tradition and denominational perspectives influence biblical interpretation? ✔ What encouragement does Dr. Bob Utley offer to women seeking to faithfully follow God's calling?      Resources Mentioned in This Episode Dr. Bob Utley ·  About Dr. Bob Utley [https://www.freebiblecommentary.org/DrBobUtley.html] ·  Free Bible Commentary Website [https://www.freebiblecommentary.org/] Special Topics on Women in Ministry and Church Leadership * Women in the Bible [https://www.freebiblecommentary.org/special_topics/women_bible.html] * Women in Ministry [https://www.freebiblecommentary.org/special_topics/women_ministry.html] * Women Keep Silent [https://www.freebiblecommentary.org/special_topics/women_keep_silent.html] * Women Ministers [https://www.freebiblecommentary.org/special_topics/qualifications_for_female_church_workers.html] onfire-ministries.org

Is God Calling You Out Of Normal Life Into Something That Feels Risky?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1895615/fan_mail/new] What happens when God calls you out of your comfortable, normal life and into something that feels uncertain or risky? In this episode of HER Podcast, Pat Domangue talks with Jessica DeYoung, Christian speaker, author, founder of Made Whole, and host of Perspectives into Practice. Jessica shares how God called her and her family into a life of radical obedience, including selling their home, traveling full-time, and learning to minister wherever God leads. Together, Pat and Jessica discuss obedience, surrender, identity in Christ, wilderness seasons, trusting God when life feels uncertain, and finding peace when striving stops. If you have ever wrestled with fear, uncertainty, surrender, or stepping outside your comfort zone to follow God, this conversation will encourage you to trust Him one step at a time. onfire-ministries.org

How to Trust God When Life Is Out of Your Control

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1895615/fan_mail/new] What do you do when life feels completely out of your control? In this episode of HER Podcast, Pat sits down with Jody Hudson to talk about trusting God in the middle of suffering, grief, and the moments you can’t fix—especially when it comes to your children. Jody shares her powerful story of faith through her daughter’s battle with chronic illness and the presence of God in life’s hardest seasons. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or struggling to let go of control, this conversation will meet you right where you are. In this episode, we talk about: * Trusting God when life feels out of control * Letting go of control as a mother * Walking through grief and suffering * God’s presence in difficult seasons * Finding peace through Scripture * ✝️ Scriptures Mentioned: Exodus 33:15 Isaiah 41:10 Isaiah 26:3 Connect with Jody: * Jody's book: My Promise to Alex: Through Pain Comes Purpose [https://www.amazon.com/My-Promise-Alex-Jody-Hudson/dp/B09RM8WP5N] * Jody's website:  https://www.alexhudsonlymefoundation.org [https://www.alexhudsonlymefoundation.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] onfire-ministries.org

Biblical Dream Interpretation and Discerning God's Voice with Margaux Nelson

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1895615/fan_mail/new] Can God speak to His people through dreams today? In this episode of HER Podcast, Pat Domangue and Margaux Nelson discuss biblical dream interpretation and discerning God’s voice through dreams while remaining grounded in the truth of Scripture. Many Christians feel uncertain about dreams because of concerns that dream interpretation is connected to New Age practices in today’s culture. Yet throughout the Bible, God spoke to His people through dreams—using them to guide, warn, prepare, and encourage. From Joseph in Genesis to Daniel and even the dreams surrounding the birth of Jesus, dream interpretation in the Bible reveals how God has used dreams to communicate His purposes to His people. So how can believers remain spiritually sensitive while also practicing biblical discernment? In this conversation, Pat and Margaux explore what Scripture says about dreams, how the Holy Spirit speaks to believers today, and how to test what we hear so that we remain firmly rooted in God’s Word. In this episode, you’ll discover: • What the Bible says about dream interpretation • How to discern whether a dream may be from God • Guardrails for avoiding deception while remaining open to the Holy Spirit • The importance of balancing Spirit and truth in the Christian life • Why God sometimes speaks through dreams and prophetic impressions • Practical steps for paying attention to what God may be saying If you’ve ever wondered whether God might be speaking to you through dreams, this conversation will encourage you to seek Him with both faith and biblical wisdom. Connect with Margaux Nelson Podcast: Breathing Underwater Website: https://www.permissiontoreign.com [https://www.permissiontoreign.com/] Email: margaux@permissiontoreign.com Connect with Pat Domangue Founder of On Fire Ministries Bible teacher and author of My Maker & Me Free Bible study resources: https://www.onfire-ministries.org/free-bible-resources [https://www.onfire-ministries.org/free-bible-resources] If this episode encourages you, consider sharing it with a friend who may also be seeking to discern God’s voice and grow in understanding how He speaks. HER Podcast Helping women grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ through biblical encouragement, practical discipleship, and conversations that help apply God’s Word to everyday life. Learn more at: https://www.onfire-ministries.org   onfire-ministries.org

How to Trust God in Hard Seasons of Waiting and Unanswered Prayers

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1895615/fan_mail/new] In this episode of HER Podcast, I sit down with Kelly Hall to talk about what it really looks like to trust God when your story isn’t wrapped up with a pretty bow. Kelly shares her powerful testimony as a mother of four, caregiver, and Bible teacher—walking through decades of hardship, unanswered prayers, and ongoing challenges. From raising children with special needs to navigating chronic illness and long seasons of waiting, her story is one many women will recognize. Together, we talk about: * What it means to live with an unresolved story and prayers aren’t answered * How to trust God when life is hard and circumstances don’t improve * The difference between conditional faith and foundational faith * Wrestling with God through anger, grief, and confusion  * How God meets us in the wilderness and weary seasons If you’ve ever wondered where God is in your waiting… If you’ve struggled with unanswered prayers… If your faith feels tired and worn… This conversation will remind you: God is still faithful—even here. As Kelly shares, “Unanswered prayers are often just unfinished stories.”  ✨ You are not forgotten. ✨ Your story is not over. ✨ God is still working. Connect with Kelly and download your free devotional, Held In The Wilderness: 31 Stories to Secure Your Worth in God’s Love. 👉 kellyhall.org [http://www.kellyhall.org/] 👉The Unshakable Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unshakable-hope-podcast/id1677662341]   🎧 Listen in for encouragement, truth, and hope for your real life. onfire-ministries.org