The Second Blast of the Trumpet Against Women’s Ordination

Rev. Chris Gordon and Rev. Dr. Dan Borvan engage in a robust, biblical discussion on the Ordination of Women in the Church
Title
The Second Blast of the Trumpet Against Women’s Ordination
Summary
Rev. Chris Gordon and Rev. Dr. Dan Borvan engage in a robust, biblical discussion on the Ordination of Women in the Church
Published
Oct 13, 2025
Hosted By
Pastor Chris Gordon
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Show Notes

In this critical episode, Rev. Chris Gordon and Rev. Dr. Dan Borvan engage in a robust, biblical discussion on the Ordination of Women in the Church. They explore the common argument that rejecting the ordination of women suggests they are of less value, countering that value is not based on being called to office or being identical to men.

Drawing heavily from Scripture, including 1 Timothy 2 and 1 Corinthians 14, the pastors argue that Christ ordained a particular church government with distinct roles for men and women rooted in the order of creation. They discuss how the move toward women's ordination represents a slippery slope from Reformed to Evangelical to Liberal theology.. The conversation also addresses the importance of Servant Leadership for men, the distinct, God-given role of women as nurturers (Titus 2), and the problem of "weak" men creating confusion. They conclude by emphasizing the positive, essential roles for women in the church,

Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:10 - Ordination of Women in the Church
00:02:45 - The reality of the "Slippery Slope"
00:04:00 - The shift from Reformed to Liberal
00:06:50 - Value is not based on being identical to men
00:07:10 - Value is not based on being called to office
00:08:20 - Christ's particular church government and roles
00011:00 - Examining 1 Timothy 2
00:12:35 - The first female Archbishop of Canterbury
00:15:25 - Argument rooted in creation
00:17:30 - Why Satan hates distinctions
00:20:40 - Servant Leadership: To be first, you must be last
00:21:00 - 1 Corinthians 14: Rooted in law
00:24:20 - God created Women to be nurturers
00:25:00 - The need for men to have a strong constitution
00:26:20 - Women should not be "shepherdesses"
00:30:20 - The effects of "Weak" men
00:32:45 - The need for a positive role for Women
00:35:00 - Examining Titus 2
00:36:10 - Older Women training younger women
00:37:10 - Acts 9: Tabitha/Dorcas
00:40:20 - The Woman at the Well
00:42:40 - A true man gives himself to those he cares for

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