Biblical Theology, Episode 13
Today we’re back to our biblical theology series with a conversation with Nana Dolce as we trace the themes of fruitfulness and barrenness all the way through Scripture. Whether you’re experiencing physical or spiritual barrenness or you’re longing to grow in producing gospel fruit, this conversation is for you. As she always does, Nana offers biblical wisdom, gentle encouragement, and rich gospel hope. We hope this episode left you in awe of our God who brings life and fruit to our barren places—and who has done this ultimately in Christ!
09:20 – What Does Biblical Fruitfulness Really Mean?
13:48 – Tracing Barrenness and Fruitfulness Through Scripture
29:14 – Jesus, the True Vine, and the Promise of Fruitfulness
37:59 – Finding Hope in Seasons of Barrenness
46:43 – Bearing Fruit Through the Power of the Spirit
FULL SHOW NOTES
journeywomen.org/episode/barren-places
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
What comes to mind for you when you think of the themes of barrenness and fruitfulness?
How does seeing the ways that God interacted with barrenness (whether barren women, Israelites in the barren wasteland, the barrenness of death, etc.) impact your view of him? What does it tell you about his character?
How does Jesus’s life, death, and resurrection impact the areas of barrenness in humanity? What about in you personally?
What would it look like for you to bear fruit in light of the gospel?
What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode?
FOR MORE
On the Journeywomen podcast, we’ll help you know and love God through his Word, find your hope in the gospel, and invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.
