Madelon Maupin, Bible scholar and founder of BibleRoads, will present her talk, “Out of the Shadows: Women of the Bible” at 3 p.m. today in Hurlbut Church. This is a free non-denominational talk, open to the community, and sponsored by the Christian Science House at Chautauqua.
Although hundreds of women are mentioned in the Bible, many remain unnamed or identified only by their relationship to a male. Throughout history, women have shaped families, communities and nations with courage and conviction — none more so than extraordinary Biblical women like Ruth, Esther, Deborah and Mary Magdalene who demonstrated extraordinary faithfulness and bravery in challenging circumstances. For instance, Deborah led Israel as a judge and military leader, illustrating that women held positions of authority and divine purpose. These women can serve as role models for qualities of strength, kindness and faithfulness. From the matriarchs of the Old Testament to the faithful leaders of the New Testament, Maupin will bring their stories to life, offering timeless life and leadership lessons for our modern day.
Maupin is a graduate of Principia College with a Bachelor of Arts in biblical studies and later received a master’s in theological studies, focused on the Bible, from San Francisco Theological Seminary.
As a woman in business who spent four decades being the first female in almost every role she filled, Maupin learned firsthand what it takes to confront cultural norms, lead teams, build consensus and do it with strength, grace, grit and courage. She founded a leadership consulting firm and spent 25 years working with Fortune 100 clients, including major entertainment and high-tech companies worldwide.
Maupin has also worked in the newspaper industry, including serving as national advertising manager for The Christian Science Monitor and publisher for both the San Jose Business Journal and the San Francisco Business Journal. For five years, Maupin served as a cultural historian and lecturer for Princess Cruises on their European and Middle Eastern trips.
In 2012, Maupin started BibleRoads, a Biblical education company for spiritual seekers, regardless of their church or non-church backgrounds. BibleRoads.com offers a wealth of free Bible resources, including talks on individual books and Bible subjects, streaming videos, workbooks and other study tools, catering to both individuals and groups. It launched a membership program that includes a monthly virtual webinar series. Programs have included “A Virtual Tour of Israel,” 2021; “Paul’s Letters and Journeys,” 2022; “Women of the Bible: Their Impact and Influence,” 2023; “New Testament Letters Other than Paul’s,” 2024; the rich and profound book of “Isaiah,” 2025.
Maupin’s nonfiction book Free and Fearless: Lessons on Leadership from Women of the Bible is coming out Sept. 2, 2025, published by Friendship Press.
Maupin served as a trustee at Adventure Unlimited, on the National Ecumenical Team for the Christian Science Church — The First Church of Christ, Scientist.
