Episode 398: Who We WANT To Be--Phoebe

In this finale episode of our series on people in the Bible we would (or wouldn't) want to be, we'll look at the less-familiar story of Phoebe, whom Paul commends at the end of his letter to the Romans as a fellow leader in the early church. Phoebe is only mentioned in two verses of the whole Bible, but it is likely that she was the one carrying Paul's letter to the Romans and actually read it in Rome out loud to the gathered community, also probably giving the first explanation, commentary, or preaching on it.  And even though later many voices would try to prohibit women's leadership, Paul certainly seems to have no problem with her role here--he doesn't feel any need to defend, explain, or apologize for sending her.  He just assumes that the Christians in Rome will welcome her with open arms!  How does Phoebe's story give us a glimpse into life in the early church?  What might her story say to us about the seemingly ordinary ways God works through us?  Listen in to this conversation here on Crazy Faith Talk to find out!