Why the Church Needs Women’s Voices in 2026 | Mid-Season Reflections
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Since Hear Women’s launch in March, we’ve heard from an array of guests who are inspiring entire communities to thrive, even amid our ever-changing and unpredictable cultural moment.
In this special mid-season episode, Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young, Tara Beth Leach, and Nijay Gupta gather for an honest check-in, reflecting on life, ministry, and the remarkable guests who’ve been on the show so far. They look back on standout moments, sharing how guests’ stories are sparking change, courage, and holy imagination in the church.
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From discussing the Southern Baptist Convention’s recent vote on women pastors to politically motivated attempts to box women in, the hosts also process how current events continue to reveal why truly hearing women is essential. Rather than adding to online debates, they focus on what the church can learn by listening to and highlighting women’s giftings, grit, and unique leadership.
Tune in to join in celebrating women’s stories and what you can expect from the rest of this season of Hear Women.
This episode highlights the following themes:
✅ Why real, vulnerable conversations with women matter for the health and future of the church
✅ The impact of elevating women’s stories
✅ How to cultivate empathy, biblical literacy, and curiosity as we reflect on women’s gifts and leadership
Links from this episode:
✅ Read the transcript here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QceLEJLwemf0vjSXlLkFGCQc9tigHA0B/view?usp=drive_link)
✅ Learn more about Hear Women (https://www.ivpress.com/hear-women-podcast?utm_source=ivpod25&utm_medium=ivp_hw&utm_campaign=show_notes)
✅ Learn more about your hosts, Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young (https://www.ivpress.com/dorina-lazo-gilmore-young?utm_source=ivpod25&utm_medium=ivp_hw&utm_campaign=show_notes), Nijay Gupta (https://www.ivpress.com/nijay-k-gupta?utm_source=ivpod25&utm_medium=ivp_hw&utm_campaign=show_notes), and Tara Beth Leach
