Bible, Women & Bathrobes, Episode 34
Women of the Bible: Hebrew Midwives
Summary
Tamara, Amy, and Wendi discussed the story of the Hebrew midwives in Exodus 1, who defied Pharaoh's orders to kill newborn Hebrew boys despite the danger. They highlighted the midwives' courage and faith in God, emphasizing how their decision to stand up for their beliefs resulted in a happy ending. The speakers also shared their personal experiences and insights on how to overcome fear and trust in God during challenging times, emphasizing the importance of understanding who God is and who they are in relation to Him, and the need to fear God more than the opinions of others.
Main Takeaways
· From Amy, “I just keep thinking that these midwives must have known who they really were, in order to have the courage to stand up to the government of the land and to choose God over that. They must have really understood that they were divine, that they were children of God. And they must have really, truly understood that. In the end, his approval was all that matters. Because otherwise you don't really do that kind of thing.”
· From Wendi, “If I have a relationship with God, and I understand who he is, and more importantly, understand who I am in respect to him, and have faith in Him, then I will choose to do what is right. Because I love him. Not because it's going to help me look better or not look a certain way. Or it's going to increase the way that I look to other people. Or what other people are gonna think of me. That doesn't matter. What matters is what God thinks of me. And what I think of myself.”
· From Tamara, “God can inspire us how to walk through our fear as we choose faith. I think he inspired them to know what to do. First of all, in this situation, he inspired them to know what to say, when that crucial time came when they were facing the king again. And he can inspire each of us to know what to do, and what to say to in these moments of fear versus faith. I'm thankful to note that, that we can trust that he's not going to leave us alone that he will be with us and inspire us and strengthen us to act with faith when we're in that hard spot.”
Today’s Podcast Hosts & Guests
Tamara K. Anderson
Tamara, founder of Women Warriors of Light, is a dynamic speaker, award winning author, and a podcaster. She is driven by her Christian faith to inspire faith in Jesus Christ. Alongside her husband, Justin, she navigates the joys and challenges of parenting four children with autism, ADHD, and mental health hurdles. You can find out more about Tamara on her website: https://www.tamarakanderson.com/
Wendi Christensen, LCSW
Wendi is the co-founder of Women Warriors of Light. In addition to being a wife and mother, she is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 28 years of experience. Wendi is an intuitive counselor helping individuals release pain, renew hope, and restore light through forgiveness. You can find out more about Wendi on her website: https://wendichristensencounseling.com/
Amy Johnson
Amy is a member of our Women Warriors of Light Advisory Board. She is a leader of women, a homemaker, and a licensed cosmetologist. Amy enjoys nurturing women through betrayal trauma to becoming a beacon of support and inspiration.
Transcript
If you’d like to read the transcript of today’s episode, you can find it on our Women Warriors of Light website blog. https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/How-Can-I-Overcome-Fear-Through-Faith
