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Faithful on the ClockAuthor: Wanda Thibodeaux
Faithful on the Clock is a podcast meant to get your Christian faith and work aligned. You wont find mantras or hacks here--just scripture-based insights to help you grow yourself, your company, and your relationship with God. If you want out of the worldly hamster wheel and want to work with purpose, then this is the show for you. Hosted by freelance business writer Wanda Thibodeaux. Language: en Genres: Business, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Stepping Forward with Elaine Lankford
Episode 145
Monday, 9 February, 2026
Faithful on the Clock is a podcast with the mission of getting your work and faith aligned. We want you to understand Who you're serving and why so you can get more joy and legacy from every minute spent on the clock. Thanks for joining us and taking this step toward a more fulfilling job and relationship with God!Want to join us on social media?We'd love to have you stay up-to-date with the show on all our platforms!ThreadsBlueskyFacebookPinterestInstagramLinkedInYouTubeIn this episode...Stepping Forward with Elaine Lankfordhttps://faithfulontheclock.com/stepping-forward-with-elaine-lankfordWhere do women fit into leadership in the church, if at all? Faithful on the Clock dives in with guest Elaine Lankford to encourage women forward and to unify men and women for Christ.Timestamps:[00:04] - Intro[00:49] - Elaine’s background/bio[03:23] - Elaine’s connections with Africa and the growth of She Steps Forward[10:20] - What most surprised Elaine in her work in Africa; cultural perspectives[12:30] - How African and American women can support each other[14:53] - The largest misinterpretations Elaine has encountered around scripture; Paul and his desire not to subvert women, but to create order in the early church; the need for all believers to study for themselves rather than simply accepting what they are taught[27:23] - How God welcomes our questions; Elaine’s experience diving deep into Scripture and discovering the women in the Bible[32:52] - Why it’s OK for men to follow and use their gifts in support if that’s where God wants them; the need for all believers to step into their gifts regardless of gender; the relationship of Adam and Eve with Eve as an ezra (helper)[41:05] - How the fall impacted the relationship of Adam and Eve and larger gender division[43:45] - What men and women can do to heal the gender divide in the church[52:44] - The biggest takeaway Elaine wants listeners to take from the show[54:28] - How to get in touch with Elaine and learn more about her work[55:14] - Prayer[55:57] - Outro/What’s coming up nextKey takeaways:Elaine’s coaching and leadership for women began after needing to pivot her career. After feeling called to lift up God’s daughters, she began connecting with women and organizations in Africa.Women in Africa still deal with a heavy atmosphere of oppression, but they are go-getters who know what they want to do for their businesses, ministries, or nonprofits. They simply need help knowing how to get there and are eager to learn how Americans make everything work. Americans can look at the tenacity of African women and refuse to quit.Both in America and Africa, Elaine sees misinterpretations around how women are supposed to be submissive, specifically around 1 Timothy and 2...
