Becoming Something with Jonathan Pokluda Episode 363: Gender Roles in the Church (feat. Preston Sprinkle)
Mar 16, 2026
Preston Sprinkle, author and biblical scholar who studies contested theological topics, discusses his book From Genesis to Junia. He talks about women leaders in the early church like Junia and Phoebe. He explores reading 1 Timothy 2 in context, linguistic evidence about authority, and how Ephesus and Artemis shaped instructions. They also discuss navigating church disagreements with humility.
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Study The Bible With Humility And Rigor
- Study Scripture patiently, humbly, and thoroughly rather than holding loud convictions without research.
- Preston Sprinkle advises interacting with other readers and letting the strength of your passion match the depth of your study.
Personal Journey From Complementarian Roots To Reexamination
- Preston describes leaving a complementarian formation after intensive research on women in Scripture.
- He spent more time researching this book than his PhD dissertation and started writing the introduction in May 2022 when his study began.
Interpret 1 Timothy 2 In Light Of New Testament Practice
- Look at the New Testament picture of women's roles before starting with 1 Timothy 2.
- Preston cites Romans 16, Lydia, female prophets, and Paul’s broader practice as contextual evidence for women in ministry.
