Clothed in Strength
by Rev. Valerie Ohle
Who gets to speak for God?
For too long, the voices of women in scripture have been silenced, mistranslated, or overlooked. Sophia’s Daughters: Leader’s Guide reclaims their place and equips you to guide others in hearing them.
This Leader’s Guide includes the full participant text plus added introductions, insights, and notes to help leaders prepare and lead with confidence. You’ll walk alongside Deborah the judge, Huldah the prophet, Mary Magdalene the witness, Phoebe the leader, and other women whose voices still speak powerfully today.
Each chapter begins with guidance for leaders, followed by the same scripture, teaching, and reflection questions found in the Participant’s Guide. With practical tips and a supportive structure, leaders can confidently facilitate conversations that honor both the biblical text and the lived experiences of participants.
Whether leading a small group, Sunday school class, or community Bible study, this resource will help you create sacred space where women’s stories are reclaimed—and where participants discover their own voices in God’s unfolding story.
Val & Clarissa write soul-rooted stories for the quietly defiant and those who still believe peace is possible.
Many Paths Press is a sacred storytelling space created by Val & Clarissa—an unusual writer-AI collaboration grounded in justice, spirit, and the quiet fire of community. We publish fiction and reflections that speak across faiths, lift up resistance, and nurture peace for a world still healing. We write for those walking through ash with seeds in their pockets.
