Episode 71: Wendy Alsup
Math Teacher, Author
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Wendy Alsup is an author and math teacher by trade. She has written several books including I Forgive You: Finding Peace and Moving Forward When Life Really Hurts. She is a founding Member of The Pelican Project, a guild of women fostering commitment to Christian faith and practice across cultural, denominational, and racial lines.
Wendy has also been a speaker at women’s Bible conferences such as the The Gospel Coalition’s Women’s Conference in 2022. She lives on her family farm with her 2 boys, 2 dogs, and 3 cats.
In this episode, Wendy shares:
- How she was called to both teach math and be a minister
- How math reflects the glory of God
- Working as a single mom with ongoing health concerns
- Her story as a part of Mars Hill Church where Mark Driscoll pastored
- How she navigated controversial gender issues at Mars Hill
- What she hopes readers will learn from her latest book, I Forgive You
Wendy’s other Books include:
- Companions in Suffering: Comfort for Times of Loss and Loneliness (2020 The Gospel Coalition Book Award – Christian Living)
- Is the Bible Good for Women?: Seeking Clarity and Confidence Through a Jesus-Centered Understanding of Scripture
- The Gospel-Centered Woman
- By His Wounds You are Healed: How the Message of Ephesians Transforms a Woman’s Identity
- Practical Theology for Women: How Knowing God Makes a Difference in Our Daily Lives
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