Deaconesses and Female Deacons: what were the first, and why they weren't the second

This episode Dr. Jenkins welcomes back Dr. Joshua Moritz, and as well Dr. William Tighe, who plays a periodically vocal "fly on the wall" for this episode. Our host and guests dive into the question of what were deaconesses, why they were used at some times and some places in the Church, and why the position was discontinued.