"Jesus said, 'This is better. Come sit with me.' Jesus was giving Martha a place of honor, to be his apprentice--a place culture had reserved for men." Simi's retelling of the story of Mary and Martha from Luke 19:38-42 is unlike what we're used to hearing with its tenderness and intimate tone.
In this episode, I sat down with Simi John, an Indian American women, mom, wife, pastor's wife, doctor, preacher, and teacher to talk about how she does it all and for what purpose. She walks us through her experiences and thoughts on the external pressures that seek to erase racial and ethnic cultures and exclude women from ministry.
Simi was born in India and moved to Dallas, TX at the age of 7. She graduated with her doctorate in physical therapy and married her best friend Jayson in 2010. Together, they pastor at New Life Bible Church in Norman, Oklahoma and they have 2 kids. Simi is a speaker and author of “I Am Not: Break Free From Stereotypes & Become The Woman God Made You To Be” (find it on Amazon!) and a contributing writer for (in)Courage.
Connect with Simi!
Instagram: @simijohn
Facebook: Simi John Speaks
Youtube: Simi John TV
Website: simijohn.tv
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