In this episode, we're diving into a big (and often misunderstood) word: complementarianism. Yes, it’s a mouthful—and no, our computers don’t recognize it either. 😂 But it’s an important topic worth talking about, especially for anyone thinking about the role of women in ministry and leadership.

We talk candidly about:

• What complementarianism means (and how it differs from egalitarianism)
• Why we believe it’s a second-tier issue among faithful, orthodox Christians
• The theological convictions that led us to build a Bible teaching program for women—while still holding complementarian views
• Why we believe the gift of teaching is not a gendered gift
• All the ways teaching is already happening in churches (even if it’s not from the pulpit on a Sunday)
• How we hope to see more healthy partnership between men and women in the Church—no matter where you land on the spectrum

If you’ve ever wondered:

“Can a woman teach the Bible in a church if she’s not a pastor?”

“How does complementarian theology practically play out in local church life?”

“What does it look like to hold to biblical convictions and still empower women to lead and teach?”

…then pull up a seat and join the conversation.

The goal of this conversation? To offer a gracious, grounded, and biblically faithful approach to a topic that touches many lives, and to champion more partnership—not more division—in the church.

You can find more resources on complementarianism here:

🎥 Bonus Resource for Pastors: Watch the conversation with our lead pastors about complementarianism and teaching

🚩 Important note on this episode: Teach Equip was developed by complementarians, but the program is designed for anyone who desires to grow in the gift of teaching God’s Word

Interested in joining Teach Equip as a student? Applications are open now through October 31, 2025. Space is limited to just 12 participants, so early applicants are prioritized.

Want to bring Teach Equip to your church? Learn how to license our program and equip your teachers at teachequip.com/churches.

📲 Learn more: www.teachequip.com

📸 Follow us on Instagram: @teachequip

In this episode, Lindsay and Kelly take a step back and share the unexpected friendship that helped spark Teach Equip and how that friendship revealed the beautiful and sometimes uncomfortable work God was doing in each of their lives.

They reflect on what it looked like to discover their shared love for God’s Word, how their friendship helped shape their callings as Bible teachers, and how their wildly different paths taught them the same core lesson: faithfulness is greater than followers.

Whether you're confident on a stage or still whispering your “yes” to God behind the scenes, this one is for you. It’s about motives, comparison, hidden seasons, unexpected platforms, and choosing obedience over outcomes.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• What to do when God says “no” (and how that can be grace)
• The temptation of hiding behind false humility
• The danger of finding identity in a platform
• Why our most powerful teaching tool is a transformed life
• What it means to revere the Word, not the audience

Free Resource: Download the our Biblical Literacy Assessment PDF

For more on this topic, check out our list of recommended resources on our website.

Interested in joining Teach Equip as a student? Applications are open now through October 31, 2025. Space is limited to just 12 participants, so early applicants are prioritized.

Want to bring Teach Equip to your church? Learn how to license our program and equip your teachers at teachequip.com/churches.

📲 Learn more: www.teachequip.com

📸 Follow us on Instagram: @teachequip

We’re kicking off the very first episode of the Teach Equip Podcast and you’re invited into a conversation that’s been over a decade in the making!

Hosted by Lindsay Schott and Kelly Needham, co-founders of Teach Equip, this episode lays the foundation for why local Bible teaching really matters

Why did we start Teach Equip? Why are we so passionate about equipping everyday people—especially women—to handle God’s Word? And what’s at risk when we think the gift of teaching is just for big platforms and not for the local church?

In this episode, we talk about:

• Are all those Bible teachers at conferences and online more anointed? Or do they just have more practice?
• Why is it important to be taught the Bible by someone you know?
• What are the dangers of all Bible teaching happening outside the walls of the local church?
• What do I do if I want to be trained and teach in my church but my church doesn't have anything for me?

This one’s for anyone who loves the Bible, feels called to teach it, and wonders, What now?

📲 Learn more: www.teachequip.com

🎙️ Meet your hosts: Watch Lindsay & Kelly’s story

📸 Follow us on Instagram: @teachequip

Want to bring Teach Equip to your church? Learn how to license our program and equip your teachers at teachequip.com/churches.