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Jesus Empowers Women with Mary DeMuth and Frank Viola (Ep 312)

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Has too much of the church misrepresented Jesus to women, and what do authors Mary DeMuth and Frank Viola think?
In episode 312 of Jesus Smart, host Brian Del Turco welcomes authors Mary DeMuth and Frank Viola to explore Jesus' empowerment of women. The episode begins with a question about whether the church has misrepresented Jesus to women, referencing their collaborative book 'The Day I Met Jesus'. Mary DeMuth shares updates on her literary agency and core messages, including choosing small over hustle culture and the importance of discipleship over platforms. Frank Viola discusses his upcoming book on navigating life's crises and his focus on the gospel of the kingdom through his Insurgence podcast. They delve into the backstory of their book, which uses fictionalized accounts of five women from the Gospels to highlight Jesus' interactions. The conversation examines Jesus' innovative inclusion of women as disciples, their financial support, and their faithfulness during his crucifixion and resurrection. Specific examples include Mary Magdalene's garden encounter, which connects to Eden imagery, and the possibility of Cleopas and Mary as a couple on the road to Emmaus. The guests argue that Jesus elevated women, contrasting this with residual discrimination in the church today. The episode concludes with a call to share the discussion and resources available on the show notes page.

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A kingdom-centered conversation about Jesus, women, and what the church has taught in his name.

Jesus Smart centers the episode on a pointed question: has too much of the church, or Christianity itself, misrepresented Jesus to women? Mary DeMuth and Frank Viola discuss their coauthored book, The Day I Met Jesus: The Revealing Diaries of Five Women from the Gospels, as…

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