Ask Dr. E
Your theological questions answered in 10 minutes or less
Michael Easley · MJE Broadcasting Inc.
Show overview
Ask Dr. E has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 309 episodes. That works out to roughly 60 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 2nd season.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 9 min and 14 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Religion & Spirituality show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 6 days ago, with 34 episodes already out so far this year. Published by MJE Broadcasting Inc..
From the publisher
Dr. Michael Easley answers your biblical and theological questions each week. Call or text us at 615-281-9694 or email us at [email protected] with your question.
Latest Episodes
View all 309 episodesAre We Body, Soul, and Spirit?
What Is the Most Important Word in the New Testament?
Is Apostolic Succession Biblical?
Why Are There So Many Christian Denominations?
If Jesus Was Fully God on Earth, How Was He Able to Coexist With Sinful People?
Should Christians Read The Book of Enoch?
Can You Be Saved Without Showing Fruit?
Is It a Sin for Christians Not to Have Children?
Are Modern Jews Still God’s Chosen People?
Can a Christian marry a non-Christian?
Does the Shroud of Turin Prove Jesus?
How Does The Trinity Actually Work?
Should Churches Discipline Christians For Dating Non-Believers?
Why Do We Call God, Jesus, and The Holy Spirit The Trinity? (RERELEASE)
Why Did God Command Violence in the Old Testament?
How Could Angels Rebel Against God?
Does Ezekiel 33 Teach You Can Lose Salvation?
How Should Women Biblically Respond to Prejudice?
Why Aren't Catholics Encouraged to Read Their Bible?
Ep 291What Does “Woman Is the Glory of Man” Actually Mean?
What does 1 Corinthians 11:7 mean when it says, “man is the glory of God, but woman is the glory of man”? And how does that fit with Genesis 1:27, where both male and female are created in the image of God? In this episode of Ask Dr. E, Dr. Michael Easley answers a thoughtful question about one of the Bible’s most debated passages on men, women, creation, worship, and God’s design. He explains why this verse is often misunderstood and why Paul’s words are not about inferiority, but about context, order, and reflecting God’s glory. Dr. Easley also unpacks the meaning of the word helper (ezer) in Genesis, why that word is not demeaning, and how passages about submission, leadership, marriage, and worship should be understood carefully and biblically. Chapters 00:00 The question: What does 1 Corinthians 11:7 mean? 01:27 Why context is everything in 1 Corinthians 02:12 Paul’s concern: order, decorum, and worship 03:20 What does “glory” mean in this passage? 03:43 Why “helper” is not a lesser role 05:00 “Image” vs. “glory” explained 05:57 Does a woman reflect her husband’s glory or God’s? 07:06 What does ezer mean in Genesis? 07:45 Is “helper” only about marriage? 08:27 Leadership, submission, and biblical roles 09:33 Why is Adam blamed for sin instead of Eve? 11:30 Why don’t women wear head coverings today? 12:52 Final thoughts and resources Key Topics Covered 1 Corinthians 11 explained Genesis 1:27 and the image of God What it means that woman is the glory of man The biblical meaning of helper / ezer Men and women in God’s design Marriage, leadership, and submission Head coverings in the Bible Why context matters in difficult passages Biblical manhood and womanhood Understanding Paul’s corrective teaching in Corinth Find more episodes of Ask Dr. E here. If you've got a question for Dr. Easley, call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at [email protected].