The Gospel Saturated Blog

The gospel is good news before it is good advice. It tells us who Jesus is, what he has done, and what that means for our lives and our world.

The Church Women & Men

Carrie Shaw
June 29, 2026

What Is An Elder?

Honestly, I think this article will probably just end up as ‘one for the archives’. The question of what an elder is, or who should be recognised as one doesn’t find its way into too many everyday conversations (it’s hardly the most engaging conversation-starter at a dinner party, although, you know me, haha, I’m always willing to give it a crack…).

Marriage & Relationships Women & Men

Carrie Shaw
May 23, 2025

A Response To Costi Hinn | Teaching On Ephesians 5 & Submissive Wives

In a recent episode of the For the Gospel podcast, Costi Hinn addressed “submissive wives” with an impassioned and seemingly scripture-driven message. For many Christian listeners, especially women, his delivery may feel clear, confident, and convincing. But confidence doesn’t make a teaching biblically faithful.

Marriage & Relationships Women & Men

Carrie Shaw
April 11, 2025

13 Videos Later: A Response to Mike Winger’s Case Against Women in Ministry

Mike Winger has released a 13-video, 40+ hour series arguing that women cannot hold positions of leadership or teach within the church.

Marriage & Relationships Women & Men

Carrie Shaw
April 24, 2024

Husbands + Wives

I recently studied the book of Ephesians with a small Christian connect group I'm fortunate to be a part of and it was an amazing few weeks, taking a deeper dive into this ancient letter. As we worked our way through the letter, week by week, we heard words of wisdom, counsel, and encouragement from one of the greats of the Christian faith, Paul the Apostle.

Marriage & Relationships Women & Men

Carrie Shaw
April 29, 2023

Stop Promoting Gender Hierarchy!

One of the most damaging teachings that has shaped the church throughout her history and which continues to exert influence today - is the belief that God established a hierarchy of men over women at creation. This hierarchy, it's claimed, was either, 1. part of God’s original plan or, 2. a prescriptive punishment on women because of sin.

Israel, The Church, and the Christian Conscience

Carrie Shaw October 10, 2026

What do Christianity and Judaism have in common, if anything? How should the Church understand its relationship with the Israel of today? What responsibilities do Christians have towards the Jewish

The Revival Of Antisemitism (Or Was It Ever Really Dead?)

Carrie Shaw October 7, 2026

The reality is, the world feels sharply split right now: pro-Palestinian or pro-Israeli, and the gap only seems to be getting wider. Along with that widening gap is a troubling

The Headship Bait-And-Switch

Carrie Shaw October 4, 2026

“The husband is the head of his wife.” It’s a favourite refrain in complementarian circles, particularly when the conversation turns to biblical manhood, leadership, and a husband’s supposed God-given authority

Israel, The Church, and the Christian Conscience

Carrie Shaw October 10, 2026

What do Christianity and Judaism have in common, if anything? How should the Church understand its relationship with the Israel of today? What responsibilities do Christians have towards the Jewish people? And how should our answers to these questions shape the way we engage in public discourse about contemporary political and social issues?