Should Women Wear Head Coverings When They Pray? | Episode 252

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*Should Women Wear Head Coverings When They Pray?* _Apostolic Life in the 21st Century_ with Dr. David K. Bernard Should Christian women wear a physical head covering when they pray? In 1 Corinthians 11:5–6, Paul wrote that a woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered “dishonors her head.” Some churches teach that this requires women to wear a literal covering whenever they pray—and, in practice, at all times. In Episode 252 of _Apostolic Life in the 21st Century,_ Dr. David K. Bernard takes a careful look at this often-debated passage. Drawing from Scripture, he explains why Paul was not commanding a separate, physical head covering. Instead, he makes the case that, according to 1 Corinthians 11:15, a woman’s uncut hair is given to her as her covering. At the same time, Dr. Bernard acknowledges that in some cultures outside North America, Oneness Pentecostals practice wearing a literal head covering during prayer. While he does not believe this was Paul’s original intent, he expresses respect for those who follow this practice as a matter of conviction and cultural application. This episode offers thoughtful biblical interpretation, clarity on Apostolic practice, and balanced guidance for believers seeking to apply Scripture faithfully across cultures. If you want a deeper understanding of 1 Corinthians 11, women’s hair, head coverings, and how doctrine and culture intersect, this episode provides clear, Scripture-based insight. 📚 For more on this topic, see Dr. Bernard's book _In Search of Holiness,_ available at https://pentecostalpublishing.com/collections/david-k-bernard. Enter promo code *DKB10* at checkout to save 10 percent on your order. 👉 Subscribe to this channel for more teaching on Apostolic doctrine, Scripture, and Christian living in the modern world. ============================ Connect With Dr. David K. Bernard: ============================ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidkbernard.upci Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidkbernardupci X: https://twitter.com/davidkbernard ===================================== Listen to Apostolic Life in the 21st Century on: ===================================== Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apostolic-life-in-the-21st-century/id1569404833 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/29oEKyZAXievg3dyzdA63s?si=b7bdae8624774c61 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5f9050c9-d2f3-440a-a7f4-184efcea0d13/apostolic-life-in-the-21st-century #DavidKBernard #ApostolicLife #1Corinthians11 #HeadCovering #UncutHair #ApostolicHoliness #OnenessPentecostal #UPCI #BibleStudy

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• Prayer