Worthy, Elyse Fitzpatrick
Worthy, Elyse Fitzpatrick
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Worthy
Celebrating the Value of Women

Author: Elyse Fitzpatrick, Eric Schumacher

Narrator: Matthew McAuliffe, Kate Mulligan

Unabridged: 9 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/04/2020

Synopsis

What does the Bible say about the value of women? Does the Bible teach that women are as valuable as men, or does it portray them as somehow more flawed, more suspect, or weak and easily deceived?Beginning from Genesis and working all the way through the story line of the Bible, Worthy demonstrates the significant and yes, even surprising, ways that God has used women to accomplish His kingdom goals. Like men, they are created in His image, and their lives reflect and declare His worth. Worthy will enable and encourage both men and women to embrace this true and lofty vision of God’s creation, plan, and their value in His eyes.Bestselling author Elyse Fitzpatrick and pastor Eric Schumacher together invite women to embrace a transformative and empowering view of their Maker, themselves, and the church. But this isn’t only a book for women. It is also a book for men, especially leaders, who want to grow in their understanding of God’s perspective on women, people who normally make up the majority of their congregations. Men might be wondering if they’ve missed something amid the abuse scandals that are rocking the church. Might the headlines they’re reading today about abuse have their roots in a denigration of the value and worth of women?Worthy: Celebrating the Value of Women will help every listener see the value, place, and calling of women through study questions and a “Digging Deeper” section that will help men and women discover how to cherish, value, and honor one another for God’s glory.

About Elyse Fitzpatrick

Elyse Fitzpatrick is a nationally sought-after speaker and author. She holds a certificate in biblical counseling from CCEF (San Diego) and an MA in biblical counseling from Trinity Theological Seminary. She has authored twenty-four books on daily living and the Christian life. Elyse has been married for more than forty years and has three adult children and several grandchildren. Learn more at www.ElyseFitzpatrick.com.

About Eric Schumacher

Eric Schumacher is a pastor, songwriter, and author. He has a BA in communications and an MDiv from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Eric and his wife, Jenny, have five children and live in Iowa. Learn more at www.EMSchumacher.com.

About Kate Mulligan

Kate Mulligan has acted with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival for more than ten seasons in productions including Hairspray, Alice in Wonderland, and Sense and Sensibility. Her film and television work includes Being John Malkovich and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Matthew on May 25, 2020

This is a different kind of review for me. This book was such a blessing to me. It made me rejoice. It made me feel encouraged. It made me concerned about other teachings. It made me love my sisters in Christ And it made me severely angry. Why? I've been in the Calvinist and Reformed world for over six ye......more

Goodreads review by Eric on October 17, 2022

Hey! I'm one of the co-authors of "Worthy." Thanks for your interest in the book. Let me tell you a little bit about it: 1) What is "Worthy: Celebrating the Value of Women"? It is a biblical theology of women, tracing their place in redemptive history, seeing and celebrating how God has used them in t......more

Goodreads review by Suzannah Rowntree on December 28, 2022

I want to preface this review by saying that while I found this book to be flawed, and more frustrating than helpful, it did have a lot of solid reflections in it, which may be encouraging to others. Although their book did not appeal to me, I'm grateful for the authors and their advocacy for women......more

Goodreads review by Ruth on February 28, 2020

An excellent corrective for traditions who have abused complementarianism or doubled down on hyper-complementarianism. There's wisdom and humility here, and (to my delight) the book is pleasantly readable and has a smooth tone not always pulled off by co-authors. Personally, as a single woman heavil......more

Goodreads review by Joan on February 15, 2020

I have strong mixed feelings about this book. First the good news. The authors do a good job of showing how God used women in Israel's history. They do a great job of showing the redemptive nature of Jesus in how He treated women. A good example is comparing the Old Testament law regarding women bei......more

Quotes

“In a world where womanhood is simultaneously worshiped and despised, Elyse and Eric explain a woman’s worth, straight from Scripture. With chapters filled with compassion and hard questions, they challenge readers to develop a robust view of women in redemptive history.” Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler, coauthors of Risen Motherhood

“With candor and wisdom, Elyse and Eric shine a light into the biblical text, showing the ways God has cared for and worked through women to bring about his purposes in the world. Then they shine a light into the church, addressing the significant questions women have about how God cares for and intends to work through them today.” Nancy Guthrie, author of Even Better Than Eden

“This book, authored by two respected and wise Christian leaders, can help the church celebrate the gifting and calling of women within the Body of Christ. As you read this book, pray that God would show you how best to respect and uplift the women and girls in your church and community.” Russell Moore, president, the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention

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