Bible teacher and theologian Nika Spaulding joins Kat on Holy Curiosity to talk about the connections between Deborah and Moses and delivering judges in the Bible.

Join Kat for a conversation on Deborah with Dr. Nijay Gupta, New Testament scholar and professor. Deborah was not an exception or an afterthought—she was a divinely appointed leader. God knew the nation needed judges like Moses and Deborah, bold in the face of military crises.

Dr. Michelle Knight—associate professor Old Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School—helps us zoom out to see the broader role of judges in the Bible. Their job was more than just settling disputes—they were community leaders, spiritual guides, and mediators of God’s will. Tune into the conversation.

In this episode of Holy Curiosity, join Kat Armstrong & Rev. Dr. Charlie Dates as they unpack Moses’ story in a way that brings new depth to his calling, his failures, and ultimately his role as a delivering judge.

If we fail to value Deborah’s judgeship as God does, we risk something bigger than just forgetting a remarkable leader. We risk failing the Deborahs in our churches—women called and equipped by God to lead. We risk diminishing the Moseses among us—men who, like Deborah, lead with courage and faithfulness. And ultimately, we risk robbing Christ of the honor due to His leadership as the final delivering Judge.

Discover why Lydia’s story in Acts 16 is a powerful testament to faith and leadership. In a special episode of Holy Curiosity, Kat Armstrong shares how Lydia’s boldness and hospitality shaped the early church. Tune in as Rev. Dr. Nicole Massie Martin, Chief Operating Officer of Christianity Today, flips the script and interviews Kat on her favorite Bible story. Listen now and stay curious!

Holy Curiosity is a podcast from Christianity Today and The Center for Women in Leadership highlighting the genius storytelling of God. In this second season, we're going to uncover the powerful connection between Moses and Deborah and their shared leadership role: delivering judge.

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