How Old Testament Laws About Women Reveal God's Justice (Part 2)

Content Warning: Some of the topics in this episode may trigger those dealing with trauma related to sexual abuse. Viewer/ listener discretion advised

How are we to make sense of Old Testament Laws about women? Many today claim that God is sexist, wanting men to dominate and control women. What is there to say about such laws?
Today, Dr. Katie McCoy is back for part 2, dealing with a few of the laws that deal with more traumatic experiences. Dr. McCoy is the director of the Women’s Ministry for the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

Timestamps:
CONTENT WARNING: (0:00)
The suspected adultress in Numbers 5 (2:15)
Why Numbers 5 doesn’t condone abortion (11:10)
Protection of the slandered bride (13:13)
Secret sexual relations and sexual abuse (18:25)
Advice and encouragement for sexual abuse victims and women called to ministry (30:05)

Find out more about the Women’s Ministry for the Baptist General Convention of Texas: https://www.texasbaptists.org/ministries/womens-ministry

Additional links mentioned in the episode:
How Does God's Mission Include Women? Part 1 (Dr. Lynn Cohick) https://www.defendingchristianitypodcast.org/how-does-gods-mission-include-women-part-1/
How Does God's Mission Include Women? Part 2 (Kristen Padilla) https://www.defendingchristianitypodcast.org/how-does-gods-mission-include-women-part-2/

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