Was Phoebe REALLY a deacon?

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In today's episode, Becket Cook talks with theologian and author Denny Burk who joins the show to unpack his new book "Mere Complementarianism: Male and Female in the Image of God." Discover the true biblical meaning of complementarianism—rooted in the Danvers Statement—and how it differs from soft complementarianism, hard complementarianism, egalitarianism, and biblical patriarchy. Burk explains why men and women, equally made in the image of God, have distinct yet complementary roles in marriage, the home, and the church.

They tackle the most pressing questions: Who can preach on Sunday mornings, teach Sunday School, or serve as seminary professors and deacons? What does the Bible say about women, head coverings, and Phoebe? Why does the path to LGBTQ affirmation almost always begin with an egalitarian hermeneutic? And why is complementarianism a vital second-order doctrine that protects the gospel itself? Whether you’re seeking clarity on biblical gender roles, male headship, or the dangers of feminist reinterpretations of Scripture, this conversation delivers a clear, Scripture-saturated defense of God’s good design for men and women.

Denny Burk's Book: https://a.co/d/01pXWLpY

Timestamps:
2:09 – What “mere complementarianism” really means
8:16 – Why the Danvers Statement was written in 1987
22:38 – Why LGBTQ affirmation always starts with egalitarianism
26:35 – Soft vs. hard (natural) complementarianism explained
41:57 – Ephesians 5: Marriage as a picture of Christ and the church
55:39 – Head coverings, hair, and male headship in 1