Episode 78: a conversation with Rev. Dr. Dan Lowery and Andrew Cress and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. Dr. Lowery is the President of Pillar Seminary, a Bible scholar, and an associate professor of New Testament, and Andrew is the seminary’s Vice President for Administration and Finance, a teacher, and self-professed nerd. In this episode, Dr. Lowery and Andrew share about Pillar Seminary and how it has become a great resource for women in ministry and women growing in leadership. You will hear discussion on why it is important to understand the context and culture of the Bible and learn about the concept of biblical fluency. This conversation also has encouragement for those feeling led to teach the Bible.

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