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October 6, 2025 • 51 mins

“Helper” in Genesis 2:18 isn’t a downgrade—it’s ezer kenegdo: a powerful ally corresponding to. Steve & Colleen explore God’s original design, how sin distorted it, and how Jesus restores mutuality (Gal 3:28). Practical for marriage, ministry, friendships, and singles—plus a Zechariah 2:5 prayer of protection and presence.


Chapters

0:00 – Opening: generational context & show intro

1:42 – Welcome back; why Genesis; episode title set-up

3:52 – Prayer of protection (Zechariah 2:5)

5:19 – Why pray aloud; prison context; PDF mention

7:26 – Genesis 2:18 read; intro to ezer kenegdo

9:45 – “Helper” and identity: Colleen’s story

12:03 – God as ezer (rescuer/ally)

13:07 – Psalm 33:20 (ESV) — “he is our help and our shield”

14:30 – Kenegdo = corresponding/face-to-face; headship/submission clarified

15:17 – Misuse of “submission”; weight of responsibility on the head

17:11 – The Fall’s fracture (Genesis 3:16)

18:44 – Consequences vs “curse” explained

22:28 – Passivity & cultural misuse (lighthearted “15:1 words” moment)

23:55 – Missing female leadership; global harms (trafficking/war)

28:13 – Restoration in Christ (Galatians 3:28)

30:13 – Jesus’ model: children, Samaritan woman, bleeding woman; Deborah

34:45 – Personal stories: upbringing & marriage dynamics

36:38 – Complementary gifts in ministry (“professor” bit)

38:38 – Serving posture & witness; mission snapshots

42:35 – Partnership anecdotes & outside observations

44:53 – For singles & spiritual companionship (Ecclesiastes 4:9–10)

46:53 – Abiding in Christ & finding community

47:29 – “Tapestry” metaphor & New Jerusalem vision

51:16 – Closing reflections

51:36 – Outro / blessings

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