S3 24: Learning to Know and Love God with Our Minds With Melissa Cain Travis
June 7, 2023
S3 23: Rescuing Our Children from Transgender Ideology With Maria Keffler
May 31, 2023
S3 22: Testimonies From Six Strong Women in This Year’s Colson Fellows Class
May 24, 2023
S3 21: Mother and Son: Pam Tebow Shares Her Story
May 17, 2023
S3 20: The Power of Habits: Doing “Small Things with Great Love” With Pam Tebow
May 10, 2023
S3 19: Engaging Secular Culture With Unshaken Faith With Alisa Childers and Natasha Crain
May 3, 2023
S3 18: Reading Scripture Devotionally, Intelligently, and Faithfully With Courtney Doctor
April 26, 2023
S3 17: Having Adult Children and Honoring Our Parents: How Do We Do This Well? With Cindy Rollins
April 19, 2023
S3 16: A Better Vision of Women in the Old Testament With Katie McCoy
April 12, 2023
S3 15: From Isolated to Reaching Out With Emily Colson
April 5, 2023
S3 14: Walking Through Doubt Toward a Thicker Faith With Stacie Johnson
March 29, 2023
S3 13: Friendship Endures Racial Divide With Monique Duson and Krista Bontrager
March 22, 2023
S3 12: What Is Dating For and How Has It Changed? With Lisa Anderson
March 15, 2023
S3 11: Singleness Isn’t a Waiting Room for Marriage With Lisa Anderson
March 8, 2023
S3 10: Standing in the Face of Persecution With Tehmina Arora – Part 2
March 3, 2023
S3 09: Standing in the Face of Persecution With Tehmina Arora
March 1, 2023
S3 08 Lauren McAfee: Trusting in God During Life’s Worst Nightmares
February 22, 2023
Q&A With Sarah Zylstra: Walking Away From Social Media
February 17, 2023
S3 07: Walking Away from Social Media With Sarah Zylstra
February 15, 2023
S3 6: Women’s Health - More Than an Abortion Conversation With Valerie Huber
February 8, 2023
A Beautiful Vision for Women’s Rights: A Reflection on Our Interview With Erika Bachiochi
February 3, 2023
S3 5: Mary Wollstonecraft: A Champion For Women’s Rights With Erika Bachiochi
February 1, 2023
How Differences Make Us Better: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Mandy Birch
January 27, 2023
S3 4: A Woman in a Man’s World With Mandy Birch
January 25, 2023
The March Goes On: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Jeanne Mancini
January 20, 2023
S3 3: A Voice for the Unborn With Jeanne Mancini
January 18, 2023
Forming Resiliency: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Dr. Kathy Koch
January 13, 2023
S3 2: Developing Resiliency in Yourself and Others With Dr. Kathy Koch
January 11, 2023
Small Habits for Spiritual Change: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Ashley Hales
January 6, 2023
S3 1: An Invitation to Rest with Ashley Hales
January 4, 2023
Best of Strong Women: Lead Like a Woman With Cheryl Bachelder
December 30, 2022
Best of Strong Women: The God Who Sees Women With Jo Vitale
December 28, 2022
The Model Disciple: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Dr. Timothy Ralston
December 23, 2022
Best of Strong Women: The Strength of Mary With Dr. Timothy Ralston
December 21, 2022
Repentance is a Gift: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Jean Daly
December 16, 2022
S2 52. God’s Heart Towards Foster Families With Jean Daly
December 14, 2022
Spheres of Sovereignty: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Emily Long
December 9, 2022
S2 51: Compelled to Action With Emily Long
December 7, 2022
Reflecting on Advent and A Christmas Carol
December 2, 2022
S2 50: Discussing A Christmas Carol with Jessica Hooten Wilson
November 30, 2022
Gratitude in Suffering: A Reflection on Thanksgiving
November 25, 2022
S2 49: The Spirit of Thanksgiving With Melanie Kirkpatrick
November 22, 2022
Remembering the Grand Story: A Reflection on Advent
November 18, 2022
S2 48: Growing in Love for the Lord with Trillia Newbell
November 16, 2022
A Faithful Woman of God: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Pat Stonestreet
November 11, 2022
S2 47: Praying and Resting in God's Promises With Pat Stonestreet
November 9, 2022
Women in the Bible: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Rebecca McLaughlin
November 4, 2022
S2 46: Seeing Women Through the Eyes of Jesus With Rebecca McLaughlin
November 2, 2022
Knowing What You Believe: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Jean Eason
October 28, 2022
S2 45: Studying My Way Out With Jean Eason
October 26, 2022
Learning from History and Sophie Scholl: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Catherine Parks
October 21, 2022
S2 44: Being Great Starts Small With Catherine Parks
October 19, 2022
Parenting in this Cultural Moment: A MAVEN and Strong Women Discussion
October 14, 2022
S2 43: Flourishing in Our Identity With John Stonestreet and Brett Kunkle
October 12, 2022
Creative Hospitality: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Jeannette Simba
October 7, 2022
S2 42: Purposefully Leaving Margin With Jeannette Simba
October 5, 2022
A Theology of Suffering: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Nancy Guthrie
September 30, 2022
S2 41: Tethered to Christ With Nancy Guthrie
September 28, 2022
Walking With Jesus: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Judy Squier
September 23, 2022
S2 40: From “Woe Is Me” to “Wow” With Judy Squier
September 21, 2022
S2 39: The Power of Home With Dr. Carrie Gress
September 14, 2022
Telling the Truth Through Art: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Justin Folk
September 9, 2022
S2 38: Storytelling Through Film With Justin Folk
September 7, 2022
Learning to Mentor: A Reflection on our Conversation With Sally Clarkson
September 2, 2022
S2 37: Habits That Have Shaped Me With Sally Clarkson
August 31, 2022
Being Informed Citizens: A Reflection on our Conversation With Carrie Severino
August 26, 2022
S2 36: Democracy and the Supreme Court With Carrie Severino
August 24, 2022
Kids Can Make a Difference: A Reflection on our Conversation With Bethany Bomberger
August 19, 2022
S2 35: Radiant Life With Bethany Bomberger
August 17, 2022
S2 33: Doing Hard Things With Leah Church
August 10, 2022
Being Kind to Our Bodies: A Reflection on Our Conversation with Lori Leander
August 5, 2022
S2 32: Written on the Heart with April Brover
July 27, 2022
S2 30: Learning From Our Eastern Sisters With Glenn Sunshine - Part One
July 20, 2022
S3 24: Learning to Know and Love God with Our Minds With Melissa Cain Travis
June 7, 2023
Our guest today is Dr. Melissa Cain Travis, an Affiliate Faculty member at Colorado Christian University’s Lee Strobel Center for Evangelism and Applied Apologetics. Melissa loves to read about, talk about, teach about, and discuss ideas—from philosophy to faith to the relationship between faith and science. We talk about the importance of “intellectual discipleship”: loving God with our minds, including how to foster that love in small, doable ways in our learning, with those around us, and in our own churches.
S3 24: Learning to Know and Love God with Our Minds With Melissa Cain Travis
June 7, 2023
S3 23: Rescuing Our Children from Transgender Ideology With Maria Keffler
May 31, 2023
S3 22: Testimonies From Six Strong Women in This Year’s Colson Fellows Class
May 24, 2023
S3 21: Mother and Son: Pam Tebow Shares Her Story
May 17, 2023
S3 20: The Power of Habits: Doing “Small Things with Great Love” With Pam Tebow
May 10, 2023
S3 19: Engaging Secular Culture With Unshaken Faith With Alisa Childers and Natasha Crain
May 3, 2023
S3 18: Reading Scripture Devotionally, Intelligently, and Faithfully With Courtney Doctor
April 26, 2023
S3 17: Having Adult Children and Honoring Our Parents: How Do We Do This Well? With Cindy Rollins
April 19, 2023
S3 16: A Better Vision of Women in the Old Testament With Katie McCoy
April 12, 2023
S3 15: From Isolated to Reaching Out With Emily Colson
April 5, 2023
S3 14: Walking Through Doubt Toward a Thicker Faith With Stacie Johnson
March 29, 2023
S3 13: Friendship Endures Racial Divide With Monique Duson and Krista Bontrager
March 22, 2023
S3 12: What Is Dating For and How Has It Changed? With Lisa Anderson
March 15, 2023
S3 11: Singleness Isn’t a Waiting Room for Marriage With Lisa Anderson
March 8, 2023
S3 10: Standing in the Face of Persecution With Tehmina Arora – Part 2
March 3, 2023
S3 09: Standing in the Face of Persecution With Tehmina Arora
March 1, 2023
S3 08 Lauren McAfee: Trusting in God During Life’s Worst Nightmares
February 22, 2023
Q&A With Sarah Zylstra: Walking Away From Social Media
February 17, 2023
S3 07: Walking Away from Social Media With Sarah Zylstra
February 15, 2023
S3 6: Women’s Health - More Than an Abortion Conversation With Valerie Huber
February 8, 2023
A Beautiful Vision for Women’s Rights: A Reflection on Our Interview With Erika Bachiochi
February 3, 2023
S3 5: Mary Wollstonecraft: A Champion For Women’s Rights With Erika Bachiochi
February 1, 2023
How Differences Make Us Better: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Mandy Birch
January 27, 2023
S3 4: A Woman in a Man’s World With Mandy Birch
January 25, 2023
The March Goes On: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Jeanne Mancini
January 20, 2023
S3 3: A Voice for the Unborn With Jeanne Mancini
January 18, 2023
Forming Resiliency: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Dr. Kathy Koch
January 13, 2023
S3 2: Developing Resiliency in Yourself and Others With Dr. Kathy Koch
January 11, 2023
Small Habits for Spiritual Change: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Ashley Hales
January 6, 2023
S3 1: An Invitation to Rest with Ashley Hales
January 4, 2023
Best of Strong Women: Lead Like a Woman With Cheryl Bachelder
December 30, 2022
Best of Strong Women: The God Who Sees Women With Jo Vitale
December 28, 2022
The Model Disciple: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Dr. Timothy Ralston
December 23, 2022
Best of Strong Women: The Strength of Mary With Dr. Timothy Ralston
December 21, 2022
Repentance is a Gift: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Jean Daly
December 16, 2022
S2 52. God’s Heart Towards Foster Families With Jean Daly
December 14, 2022
Spheres of Sovereignty: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Emily Long
December 9, 2022
S2 51: Compelled to Action With Emily Long
December 7, 2022
Reflecting on Advent and A Christmas Carol
December 2, 2022
S2 50: Discussing A Christmas Carol with Jessica Hooten Wilson
November 30, 2022
Gratitude in Suffering: A Reflection on Thanksgiving
November 25, 2022
S2 49: The Spirit of Thanksgiving With Melanie Kirkpatrick
November 22, 2022
Remembering the Grand Story: A Reflection on Advent
November 18, 2022
S2 48: Growing in Love for the Lord with Trillia Newbell
November 16, 2022
A Faithful Woman of God: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Pat Stonestreet
November 11, 2022
S2 47: Praying and Resting in God's Promises With Pat Stonestreet
November 9, 2022
Women in the Bible: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Rebecca McLaughlin
November 4, 2022
S2 46: Seeing Women Through the Eyes of Jesus With Rebecca McLaughlin
November 2, 2022
Knowing What You Believe: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Jean Eason
October 28, 2022
S2 45: Studying My Way Out With Jean Eason
October 26, 2022
Learning from History and Sophie Scholl: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Catherine Parks
October 21, 2022
S2 44: Being Great Starts Small With Catherine Parks
October 19, 2022
Parenting in this Cultural Moment: A MAVEN and Strong Women Discussion
October 14, 2022
S2 43: Flourishing in Our Identity With John Stonestreet and Brett Kunkle
October 12, 2022
Creative Hospitality: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Jeannette Simba
October 7, 2022
S2 42: Purposefully Leaving Margin With Jeannette Simba
October 5, 2022
A Theology of Suffering: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Nancy Guthrie
September 30, 2022
S2 41: Tethered to Christ With Nancy Guthrie
September 28, 2022
Walking With Jesus: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Judy Squier
September 23, 2022
S2 40: From “Woe Is Me” to “Wow” With Judy Squier
September 21, 2022
S2 39: The Power of Home With Dr. Carrie Gress
September 14, 2022
Telling the Truth Through Art: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Justin Folk
September 9, 2022
S2 38: Storytelling Through Film With Justin Folk
September 7, 2022
Learning to Mentor: A Reflection on our Conversation With Sally Clarkson
September 2, 2022
S2 37: Habits That Have Shaped Me With Sally Clarkson
August 31, 2022
Being Informed Citizens: A Reflection on our Conversation With Carrie Severino
August 26, 2022
S2 36: Democracy and the Supreme Court With Carrie Severino
August 24, 2022
Kids Can Make a Difference: A Reflection on our Conversation With Bethany Bomberger
August 19, 2022
S2 35: Radiant Life With Bethany Bomberger
August 17, 2022
S2 33: Doing Hard Things With Leah Church
August 10, 2022
Being Kind to Our Bodies: A Reflection on Our Conversation with Lori Leander
August 5, 2022
S2 32: Written on the Heart with April Brover
July 27, 2022
S2 30: Learning From Our Eastern Sisters With Glenn Sunshine - Part One
July 20, 2022
S3 24: Learning to Know and Love God with Our Minds With Melissa Cain Travis
June 7, 2023
Our guest today is Dr. Melissa Cain Travis, an Affiliate Faculty member at Colorado Christian University’s Lee Strobel Center for Evangelism and Applied Apologetics. Melissa loves to read about, talk about, teach about, and discuss ideas—from philosophy to faith to the relationship between faith and science. We talk about the importance of “intellectual discipleship”: loving God with our minds, including how to foster that love in small, doable ways in our learning, with those around us, and in our own churches.
S3 24: Learning to Know and Love God with Our Minds With Melissa Cain Travis
June 7, 2023
S3 23: Rescuing Our Children from Transgender Ideology With Maria Keffler
May 31, 2023
S3 22: Testimonies From Six Strong Women in This Year’s Colson Fellows Class
May 24, 2023
S3 21: Mother and Son: Pam Tebow Shares Her Story
May 17, 2023
S3 20: The Power of Habits: Doing “Small Things with Great Love” With Pam Tebow
May 10, 2023
S3 19: Engaging Secular Culture With Unshaken Faith With Alisa Childers and Natasha Crain
May 3, 2023
S3 18: Reading Scripture Devotionally, Intelligently, and Faithfully With Courtney Doctor
April 26, 2023
S3 17: Having Adult Children and Honoring Our Parents: How Do We Do This Well? With Cindy Rollins
April 19, 2023
S3 16: A Better Vision of Women in the Old Testament With Katie McCoy
April 12, 2023
S3 15: From Isolated to Reaching Out With Emily Colson
April 5, 2023
S3 14: Walking Through Doubt Toward a Thicker Faith With Stacie Johnson
March 29, 2023
S3 13: Friendship Endures Racial Divide With Monique Duson and Krista Bontrager
March 22, 2023
S3 12: What Is Dating For and How Has It Changed? With Lisa Anderson
March 15, 2023
S3 11: Singleness Isn’t a Waiting Room for Marriage With Lisa Anderson
March 8, 2023
S3 10: Standing in the Face of Persecution With Tehmina Arora – Part 2
March 3, 2023
S3 09: Standing in the Face of Persecution With Tehmina Arora
March 1, 2023
S3 08 Lauren McAfee: Trusting in God During Life’s Worst Nightmares
February 22, 2023
Q&A With Sarah Zylstra: Walking Away From Social Media
February 17, 2023
S3 07: Walking Away from Social Media With Sarah Zylstra
February 15, 2023
S3 6: Women’s Health - More Than an Abortion Conversation With Valerie Huber
February 8, 2023
A Beautiful Vision for Women’s Rights: A Reflection on Our Interview With Erika Bachiochi
February 3, 2023
S3 5: Mary Wollstonecraft: A Champion For Women’s Rights With Erika Bachiochi
February 1, 2023
How Differences Make Us Better: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Mandy Birch
January 27, 2023
S3 4: A Woman in a Man’s World With Mandy Birch
January 25, 2023
The March Goes On: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Jeanne Mancini
January 20, 2023
S3 3: A Voice for the Unborn With Jeanne Mancini
January 18, 2023
Forming Resiliency: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Dr. Kathy Koch
January 13, 2023
S3 2: Developing Resiliency in Yourself and Others With Dr. Kathy Koch
January 11, 2023
Small Habits for Spiritual Change: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Ashley Hales
January 6, 2023
S3 1: An Invitation to Rest with Ashley Hales
January 4, 2023
Best of Strong Women: Lead Like a Woman With Cheryl Bachelder
December 30, 2022
Best of Strong Women: The God Who Sees Women With Jo Vitale
December 28, 2022
The Model Disciple: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Dr. Timothy Ralston
December 23, 2022
Best of Strong Women: The Strength of Mary With Dr. Timothy Ralston
December 21, 2022
Repentance is a Gift: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Jean Daly
December 16, 2022
S2 52. God’s Heart Towards Foster Families With Jean Daly
December 14, 2022
Spheres of Sovereignty: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Emily Long
December 9, 2022
S2 51: Compelled to Action With Emily Long
December 7, 2022
Reflecting on Advent and A Christmas Carol
December 2, 2022
S2 50: Discussing A Christmas Carol with Jessica Hooten Wilson
November 30, 2022
Gratitude in Suffering: A Reflection on Thanksgiving
November 25, 2022
S2 49: The Spirit of Thanksgiving With Melanie Kirkpatrick
November 22, 2022
Remembering the Grand Story: A Reflection on Advent
November 18, 2022
S2 48: Growing in Love for the Lord with Trillia Newbell
November 16, 2022
A Faithful Woman of God: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Pat Stonestreet
November 11, 2022
S2 47: Praying and Resting in God's Promises With Pat Stonestreet
November 9, 2022
Women in the Bible: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Rebecca McLaughlin
November 4, 2022
S2 46: Seeing Women Through the Eyes of Jesus With Rebecca McLaughlin
November 2, 2022
Knowing What You Believe: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Jean Eason
October 28, 2022
S2 45: Studying My Way Out With Jean Eason
October 26, 2022
Learning from History and Sophie Scholl: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Catherine Parks
October 21, 2022
S2 44: Being Great Starts Small With Catherine Parks
October 19, 2022
Parenting in this Cultural Moment: A MAVEN and Strong Women Discussion
October 14, 2022
S2 43: Flourishing in Our Identity With John Stonestreet and Brett Kunkle
October 12, 2022
Creative Hospitality: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Jeannette Simba
October 7, 2022
S2 42: Purposefully Leaving Margin With Jeannette Simba
October 5, 2022
A Theology of Suffering: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Nancy Guthrie
September 30, 2022
S2 41: Tethered to Christ With Nancy Guthrie
September 28, 2022
Walking With Jesus: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Judy Squier
September 23, 2022
S2 40: From “Woe Is Me” to “Wow” With Judy Squier
September 21, 2022
S2 39: The Power of Home With Dr. Carrie Gress
September 14, 2022
Telling the Truth Through Art: A Reflection on Our Conversation With Justin Folk
September 9, 2022
S2 38: Storytelling Through Film With Justin Folk
September 7, 2022
Learning to Mentor: A Reflection on our Conversation With Sally Clarkson
September 2, 2022
S2 37: Habits That Have Shaped Me With Sally Clarkson
August 31, 2022
Being Informed Citizens: A Reflection on our Conversation With Carrie Severino
August 26, 2022
S2 36: Democracy and the Supreme Court With Carrie Severino
August 24, 2022
Kids Can Make a Difference: A Reflection on our Conversation With Bethany Bomberger
August 19, 2022
S2 35: Radiant Life With Bethany Bomberger
August 17, 2022
S2 33: Doing Hard Things With Leah Church
August 10, 2022
Being Kind to Our Bodies: A Reflection on Our Conversation with Lori Leander
August 5, 2022
S2 32: Written on the Heart with April Brover
July 27, 2022
S2 30: Learning From Our Eastern Sisters With Glenn Sunshine - Part One
July 20, 2022

More Than a White Man’s Religion: Why the Gospel Has Never Been Merely White, Male-Centered, or Just Another Religion
How should we respond when friends and family members accuse the Church of being racist or sexist? It can be hard to know how to defend the Church throughout history. It can be uncomfortable to acknowledge that Christians have not always conducted themselves in a Christ-like manner. In his book, More Than a White Man’s Religion: Why the Gospel Has Never Been Merely White, Male-Centered, or Just Another Religion, Abdu Murray explores some of the claims that are frequently made about Christianity. He walks through Church history and shows the ways that many Christians have historically worked for justice, rather than against it; yet he doesn’t skirt around the hard realities of Church history either. This book demonstrates how Jesus (and His followers) have been advocates for truth and dignity. It reminds the reader that one of the core tenets of our faith is that God made each person in His own image and that each person should be treated as such. At the Colson Center we endeavor to equip you with the tools necessary to understand the world around you and to live out your faith in every sphere of influence. When you give a gift of any amount this month, we’ll send you a copy of More Than a White Man’s Religion as a thank-you gift.
About Strong Women Podcast
Today’s narrative surrounding womanhood is characterized by extremes, each decrying the other as shallow, misguided, or unfulfilling. The Strong Women Podcast represents a community of women coming together to explore a third way: a deeper vision that affirms the origins, humanity, value, and creativity of women. With the insights of our varied guests, we encourage fellow strong women to step confidently into their shared calling and unique gifts.
About Sarah Stonestreet and Erin Kunkle
Erin Kunkle is a speaker and the co-host of the Strong Women podcast for the Colson Center. She co-founded MAVEN three years ago with her husband, Brett—a movement to equip the next generation to know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty. She also co-hosts the MAVEN Parent podcast. Erin received her bachelor’s degree in social science with an emphasis in political science from Biola University. She and her husband have five children and two granddaughters. They live in Southern California.
Sarah Stonestreet is the co-host of the Strong Women podcast, a podcast that explores God’s design for women through women’s stories. Sarah delights in the wonder of learning. She particularly enjoys the stories of history, classic literature, global Christianity, and theology. Sarah is the director of community outreach at Saint George’s Anglican Church and the Colorado Springs Colson Fellows cohort director, though her main job in this season of life is to love and serve her family, which consists of her husband John and their four children.
Contact Strong Women Podcast with Sarah Stonestreet and Erin Kunkle
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 62160
Colorado Springs, CO 80962
Phone Number
(877) 322-5527