Why is submission so scary?

2020-01-16

The S word - it scares us doesn't it? We're talking about the word "Submit," and for many women, being in submission sounds like a door to abuse. What a comfort to know that submission doesn't mean being abused, following a list of rules or being treated like a door mat, but it is an easy yoke that Jesus asks of all His followers. In this episode Amy and Michelle discuss why submission is mocked as a sign of weakness, but in fact is one of the strongest pillars of society. Resources Scriptures mentioned in this ...

The S word - it scares us doesn't it? We're talking about the word "Submit," and for many women, being in submission sounds like a door to abuse.

What a comfort to know that submission doesn't mean being abused, following a list of rules or being treated like a door mat, but it is an easy yoke that Jesus asks of all His followers. In this episode Amy and Michelle discuss why submission is mocked as a sign of weakness, but in fact is one of the strongest pillars of society.

Resources

Scriptures mentioned in this episode

CBMW (type "submission" into the search bar)

Toxic (Evangelical) Femininity- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Imperishable Beauty Bible Study, Lesson 11- A Beautiful Wife- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Godly Womanhood – Submission part 1 part 2- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Unforbidden Fruits: 3 Ways Women MUST Lead and Teach the Church - Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Putting on the “You Can!” of Complementarianism - Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Complementarian vs Egalitarian - Naomi's Table

Feminism: A Reversal of Biblical Standards - Naomi's Table

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