The dignity of girls and women is under attack. In this conversation, author, speaker and former model Jennifer Strickland talks about the dignity of womanhood and biblical womanhood. She talks about the cultural attack on womanhood, the power embedded in the name woman, and the role of women as life-givers and protectors. Jennifer shares her personal journey from being a former model to becoming a speaker and author dedicated to helping young women see their value and identity in God’s eyes. They also address the current issues of gender confusion, the importance of speaking up and taking a stand, and the role of the church in addressing these issues. The conversation ends with a call to action for women to mentor and invest in younger girls and to be truth-tellers in a world that often distorts the true identity of women.
Takeaways
-Womanhood is under a cultural attack, and it is important for Christians to uphold the dignity of womanhood with clarity and compassion.
-The name woman carries power and meaning, as women are designed to bring life and uphold and stabilize mankind.
-Women have a unique role as protectors and guardians, warning of danger and bringing life-giving perceptions to their relationships.
-It is crucial for the church to address the issues of gender confusion and to stand up for the protection of vulnerable girls.
-Women have a responsibility to mentor and invest in younger girls, being truth-tellers and helping them understand their value and identity in God’s eyes.
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About Jennifer
Jennifer Strickland is a TEDx speaker, Bible teacher, host of the I AM A WOMAN podcast, and founder of U R More, a ministry that teaches women and girls their value, identity, and purpose in Christ. She is the author of several books, including Girl Perfect, Beautiful Lies. Her new book is “I Am A Woman: Taking Back Our Name.” As a former model who once appeared in Vogue, Cosmopolitan, and walked the runway for Giorgio Armani, Jennifer understands the battles women face about their beauty and worth. Engaging, open and honest, Jennifer uses her experience as a model, knowledge of Scripture, and love for young women to expose the lies of the media and teach them to see themselves in God’s eyes. With compassion and clarity, she speaks about self-image, body image, gender and sexuality, turning her listeners back to God for their worth.
