How does the "Proverbs 31 woman" affect how we view women in the church?
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With International Women’s Day just passed and Mother’s Day approaching, Esther has been exploring the expectations many Christian women feel when they read about the so-called “Proverbs 31 woman.”
Comms expert Emma Hart, Isabelle Hamley of Ridley Hall, and Andrew S. Kisumba from Cedar Church Birmingham joined her to discuss how women can engage with this passage in a healthier way and how they might find balance between inspiration and pressure.
Released on 9 Mar 2026
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