315. Normalizing Girls in Church Leadership: A Conversation with Amy and Rob Dixon

Send us a textToday is National Picture Book Day, so we celebrate by bringing the voices of Rob and Amy Dixon to the table. In this episode, I speak with Amy and Rob Dixon about their new picture book, Penny Preaches, which helps normalize girls in church leadership roles. We:• Explore the theological frameworks of complementarianism versus egalitarianism in church settings.• Understand how women's leadership gifts remain untapped – "the church has been trying to fulfill the Great Commission with half the team on the bench."• Discuss the importance of representation and modeling in helping children envision possibilities: "It's hard to be what you can't see."• Look at how to raise children with an egalitarian mindset through transparency and collaboration.• Respond to resistance with "convictions held with humility" rather than combativeness.• Unleash the powerful message that "God gives good gifts to everyone" regardless of gender.Order this powerful children's book: Penny PreachesLearn more abut Rob's books: Dr. Rob DixonLearn more about Amy's other children's books: Amy Dixon BooksSupport the showBegin Your Heartlifter's Journey: Support the show: Your Donation Matters Leave a review and rate the podcast: WRITE A REVIEW Make a tax-deductible donation through Heartlift International Visit and subscribe to Heartlift Central on Substack. This is our new online meeting place for Heartlifters worldwide. Download the 2025 Advent Guide: The Great Glimmer Hunt Meet me on Instagram: @janellrardon