Feminine by Design
book club introduction
Dear Sisters,
I’m excited to dive into this book club together.
The book I’m starting us with is Feminine by Design written by Scott Brown. This is a small book — an easy read — and a wonderful introduction to the basics of Biblical womanhood. Pastor Scott wrote this originally for daughters, but it truly is a blessing for women of all ages.
If you are new to Biblical womanhood, or simply want the reminders and encouragement of what God has created and called us to be, then this book — and this book club — will be a sweet place for you.
Why I Chose This Book
I chose this book for three reasons:
1. It’s small and attainable.
I wanted our first book club read to feel very doable, even for busy homemakers with full schedules.
2. It pairs well with Titus 2.
I had originally planned to write through a Titus 2 series but wasn’t able to complete it. This book felt like a beautiful fit and natural replacement, since it covers Titus 2 along with other passages on Biblical womanhood.
3. It lays a solid foundation.
My hope is that it will help us build a clear and grounded understanding of what it truly means to be a Biblical woman.
While we hear many feminist voices telling us what to aim for, we also hear many voices claiming to represent Biblical womanhood — yet still leaning heavily on cultural ideas of femininity passed down through generations. These don’t always reflect Scripture, nor do they fully convey the strength, dignity, and fullness of the Biblical vision for women.
What to Expect
Here is a look at how our time will be structured.
As you’ll see in the table of contents, the book includes:
A Preface
12 Pillars
A Word to Fathers
An Epilogue written by Scott Brown’s wife, Deborah
I plan to write one post for each section — 14 posts total — with the goal of publishing once per week.
In each post I’ll share:
My personal reflections
Key takeaways that stood out to me
Favorite quotes
2-3 journal prompts or discussion questions
Please share your thoughts in the comments as well. I would love for this to feel like a shared conversation, not just a one-way study. It is a book club after all.
A Personal Note
This book is written from a father to a daughter.
Even as a grown woman, it has brought me so much clarity and vision for what it means to be a Biblical woman. It has also helped equip me as I teach and train my own daughters — helping them align their lives and long-term goals with God’s design and calling for women.
How to Prepare
Go ahead and order your book and begin reading.
We’ll officially start next Thursday with the Preface — short, but very impactful.
Opening Journal Prompts
Before we begin, here are a few prompts to reflect on:
Do you feel like you have a strong understanding of Biblical womanhood, or do you feel more like a beginner?
What are some areas where you’ve felt confused about Biblical womanhood?
Which pillar are you most interested in learning more about?
Thank you for being here and for choosing to spend this time growing alongside me.
Thank you for being here and for choosing to spend this time growing alongside me.
My prayer is that this book club would be more than just reading pages together — that it would be a place of encouragement, sharpening, and renewed vision for the high calling God has placed on our lives as women.
Whether you feel confident in your understanding of Biblical womanhood or are just beginning to explore it, you are so welcome here. We are all learning, growing, and being refined by the Lord together.
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I’m looking forward to beginning this journey with you next Thursday.
Abide in Christ,
Stacey
PS Here is the book club schedule.
February 2026
Feb 12 — Intro Post
Welcome to the book club!
Feb 19 — Preface
Preface — Setting the Foundation
Feb 26 — Pillar 1
An Image Bearer — Genesis 1:26–27
March 2026
Mar 5 — Pillar 2
A Woman Not a Man — Genesis 2:21–23
Mar 12 — Pillar 3
A Disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ — Deuteronomy 6:7
Mar 19 — Pillar 4
A Member of the Church — Acts 2:39
Mar 26 — Pillar 5
A Demonstration of Unfading Beauty — 1 Peter 3:3–4
April 2026
Apr 2 — Pillar 6
A Helpmeet — Genesis 2:18
Apr 9 — Pillar 7
A Trustful and Submissive Wife — Ephesians 5:22–24
Apr 16 — Pillar 8
A Keeper at Home — Titus 2:5
Apr 23 — Pillar 9
A Domestic Entrepreneur — Proverbs 31:10–31
Apr 30 — Pillar 10
A Fruitful Bearer of Children — Genesis 1:27–28
May 2026
May 7 — Pillar 11
A Teacher of the Next Generation — Ephesians 6:1–4
May 14 — Pillar 12
A Godly Mentor — Titus 2:3–5
May 21 — Closing Section
A Final Word to Fathers
May 28 — Final Post
Epilogue by Deborah Brown + Book Club Wrap-Up
I am looking forward to a refreshment to help me encourage my daughters and remind myself of who God has called me to be. I just ordered my book. ♥️
Opening journal prompts
Do you feel that you have a strong understanding of Biblical womanhood?
I feel that I do. Husband and I discussed it and agree that it is more than just being a Christian and a woman and that certain attitudes and behaviors are modeled in the Bible. My husband's question: is the Biblical model mandatory? We agree that the Bible shows women who follow Christ as being primarily at home, putting their families first. This is the model that we follow.
What are some areas that you felt confused about Biblical womanhood?
I have had this question: What does Biblical womanhood look like for women who must earn their living? I have always felt that it looked like doing what one must in the interim, but looking to establish a family-centric attitude and hoping to establish a two-parent home if possible. My husband disagrees with this. He doesn't feel that marriage is necessary for Biblical womanhood. I don't feel that it's strictly necessary either, but especially in the instance of a woman becoming a widow with children, it feels like it would be Biblical and right to look to reestablish a two-parent home for those children if possible. By possible, I mean that the potential spouse was a Bible believing good role model for the children, someone who would further Biblical instruction in their life, not just anyone who would be willing to marry the widow.
Which pillar are you most interested in learning more about?
I think pillar number two entitled "A Woman Not a Man" . Not because I don't feel that I have a firm grasp on that, but I want to hear what he has to say.