Journeywomen

In this conversation, Hunter is chatting with Amy DiMarcangelo about evangelism. They talk about what the gospel actually is, why it is good news, and what it is that compels us to share this good news with an unbelieving world. Amy offers encouragement to those who might feel hesitant or unequipped to evangelize, and she reminds us how beautiful it is to play a part in bringing brothers and sisters into the family of God. We pray this episode encourages you to share the good news with those around you! FULL SHOW NOTES SERIES RESOURCES SPONSOR RESOURCES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS How does viewing evangelism as our part in God's grand story of redemption compel you to live out that calling more fully? How would you articulate the gospel to someone who had never heard it before? Speak it out loud or write it down. What comes more naturally to you—obeying the Great Commandment or the Great Commission? Why do you think that is? Is there someone in your life who you might consider sharing the gospel with? Pray for an opportunity or make a plan to speak to them this week. If there is not someone like this in your life, take a few minutes to pray that God might bring you that person even this week. What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this episode? FOR MORE Give to Journeywomen Ministries Listen on Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Leave a rating & review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. On the Journeywomen podcast, we’ll come alongside you in the seasons and challenges of life to move you to know and love God and his Word, to find your hope in the gospel, and to invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.

In this episode, Hunter talks with Courtney Doctor about the beauty and the mutual edification of discipleship. As they talk, you will hear Courtney’s heart for God’s Word and her passion for knowing it, loving it, being changed by it, and teaching it. We pray this episode encourages you to seek out an older or younger woman with whom you can grow in godliness. FULL SHOW NOTES SERIES RESOURCES SPONSOR RESOURCES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Describe your personal experience of being a disciple of Jesus. Where in Scripture do you see encouragement to disciple or be discipled? Have you ever felt inadequate for the task of discipleship? What specific encouragement did you draw from this conversation? Is there a person (younger or older) who was brought to mind as you listened to the episode? Consider initiating a conversation with them this week about entering into a discipleship relationship. What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this episode? FOR MORE Give to Journeywomen Ministries Listen on Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Leave a rating & review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. On the Journeywomen podcast, we’ll come alongside you in the seasons and challenges of life to move you to know and love God and his Word, to find your hope in the gospel, and to invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.

In this week’s episode, Hunter is chatting with Blair Linne about learning to pray. They talk about what prayer is, remind us of the heart of the God we are praying to, and offer some helpful encouragement for those who are looking to grow in their prayer life. Prayer is, simply put, communicating with God. And we pray that in this episode you will find both rich encouragement and practical helps that will spur you on in your communication with and intimacy with the Father. FULL SHOW NOTES SERIES RESOURCES SPONSOR RESOURCES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What is your experience with prayer? Has their been a time when prayer became precious to you? What does or might it look like for you to use Scripture as a springboard for prayer? How do you pray with other believers? How has that impacted your prayer life? Is there something you need prayer for right now? Consider sharing your request with someone. Is there something specific you could be praying for somebody else for? Take a moment now to lift these things up before the Lord. What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode? FOR MORE Give to Journeywomen Ministries Listen on Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Leave a rating & review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. On the Journeywomen podcast, we’ll come alongside you in the seasons and challenges of life to move you to know and love God and his Word, to find your hope in the gospel, and to invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.

In this episode, Hunter chats with Megan Hill about how to love and serve your local church. We talk a lot about the local church here at Journeywomen, and this conversation provides an even deeper dive into our heart for the church. Megan shares about the importance of the church in our personal sanctification, as well as in our evangelism and our witness to the watching world. We pray that this episode encourages you to invest deeply in your own local church, and that it reminds you of the beauty of God’s church. FULL SHOW NOTES SERIES RESOURCES SPONSOR RESOURCES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What is your experience with church? If you’re discussing these questions with a group, share if you’re comfortable. If you’re personally processing these questions, journal your answer. How have you seen the love and unity of a church body be a witness to the world? How have you experienced your local church producing Christlikeness in you? How has the gospel united you with brothers and sisters with whom you otherwise have nothing in common? Describe the importance of corporate worship in your life. What might you do or implement in light of this week’s episode? FOR MORE Give to Journeywomen Ministries Listen on Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Leave a rating & review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. On the Journeywomen podcast, we’ll come alongside you in the seasons and challenges of life to move you to know and love God and his Word, to find your hope in the gospel, and to invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.

In this episode, Hunter chats with Glenna Marshall about the practice of Scripture memory and meditation. This is a topic they are both deeply passionate about, which makes it such a fun episode to listen to! They chat about the “why” of Scripture memory as well as some very practical “how”s for burying Scripture in your mind. We pray that as you listen, you will be encouraged to hide God’s Word in your heart! FULL SHOW NOTES SERIES RESOURCES SPONSOR RESOURCES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS How has God used Scripture memory and meditation in your life? How does Scripture memorization and meditation fuel your prayers? Is there a friend or fellow church member to whom you might reach out to begin memorizing Scripture together? Is there a passage of Scripture that has been particularly important to you? Consider memorizing that passage this week. What might you do or implement based on this week’s episode? FOR MORE Give to Journeywomen Ministries Listen on Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Leave a rating & review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. On the Journeywomen podcast, we’ll come alongside you in the seasons and challenges of life to move you to know and love God and his Word, to find your hope in the gospel, and to invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.

In this week’s episode, Hunter is chatting with Colleen McFadden about studying the Bible. Colleen is an incredible Bible teacher, and she is sharing some simple and helpful tips that will help you approach your Bible study with more confidence and excitement. Hunter and Colleen talk about how to read the Old Testament and the New Testament, how to see Christ throughout Scripture, how to understand context and cross-references, and—most importantly of all—how to meet God in the pages of his Word. We hope this episode compels you to open up your Bible and dig deeply in order to know God more through it! Get the Updated Bible Study Guide FULL SHOW NOTES SERIES RESOURCES SPONSOR RESOURCES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS How has the Lord used Bible study to draw you to himself? How have you seen the character of God in Scripture? Are there specific passages where it stands out to you? Where in Scripture do you most clearly see the gospel? Consider memorizing that passage. What prevents you from regularly spending time in God’s Word? What small step might you take this week to pursue the Lord through Scripture? What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode? FOR MORE Give to Journeywomen Ministries Listen on Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Leave a rating & review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. On the Journeywomen podcast, we’ll come alongside you in the seasons and challenges of life to move you to know and love God and his Word, to find your hope in the gospel, and to invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.

In this episode, Hunter is chatting with Elizabeth Woodson about the basics of the gospel and its application to everyday life. They explore the key elements of the gospel, including God's creation of man, humanity's fall into sin, Jesus' redemption, and the promised hope of consummation. This conversation is full of rich insights about the goodness of the gospel and what it means to love God and live out the gospel in all seasons of life. We hope it encourages you to more fully understand the gospel narrative of Scripture, to apply those truths to your own life, and to embrace the conviction, comfort, and transformed identity that that the gospel brings! FULL SHOW NOTES SERIES RESOURCES SPONSOR RESOURCES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS When do you remember hearing the gospel for the first time? How would you describe the gospel to someone who had never heard it before? How does the message of the gospel bring both conviction and hope? How do you apply the gospel to various hardships in your life? How do you "preach the gospel" to yourself? How does seeing the gospel as the climax of Scripture change the way you read your Bible? FOR MORE Give to Journeywomen Ministries Listen on Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Leave a rating & review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. On the Journeywomen podcast, we’ll come alongside you in the seasons and challenges of life to move you to know and love God and his Word, to find your hope in the gospel, and to invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.

Today we’re talking with Hunter’s pastor, Trey Richardson, about journeying as chosen exiles toward our heavenly home. Trey is married to one of Hunter’s lifelong best friends, Kristen, and together they have three kids. You can find out more about Ozark Baptist church at OzarkBaptist.church. This conversation with Trey brings our Rest for the Weary series to an end! We pray it’s encouraged you to work from the rest Christ achieved for us as you go about the work God has given you within the four walls of your own home, in your work outside the home, and in your local church. FULL SHOW NOTES REST FOR THE WEARY SERIES RESOURCES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS In what ways have you been tempted to create and achieve your own identity? To what have you looked to find your identity? How does trusting Christ for your identity bring you comfort? What passages of God’s Word have sustained you, given you life, or offered direction for you in the journey ahead? Consider memorizing one of these passages. How (specifically) has your local church helped you to faithfully persevere as you journey together towards your heavenly home? What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode? FOR MORE Support Journeywomen Ministries: Give Podcast Sponsors Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Leave a rating & review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. On the Journeywomen podcast we’ll come alongside you in the seasons and challenges of life to move you to know and love God and his Word, to find your hope in the gospel, and to invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.

Today we’re chatting with Ruth Chou Simons about how the character of God meets us in our weariness and brings us true and lasting rest. If you don’t know her, Ruth Chou Simons is a Wall Street Journal bestselling and award-winning author of several books, including GraceLaced; Beholding and Becoming; and When Strivings Cease. Today we’ll be discussing her brand new book, Pilgrim: 25 Ways God’s Character Leads Us Onward. As you’ll hear, Ruth is an artist, entrepreneur, and speaker, using each of these platforms to spiritually sow the word of God into people’s hearts. FULL SHOW NOTES SERIES RESOURCES SPONSOR RESOURCES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS How does resting in the character of God infuse courage in you as you face difficulties and hardships? What are some Scriptures that you cling to to remind yourself of God's character when you feel alone, abandoned, or weary? Consider memorizing one of those passages this week. How does God's mercy, grace, and love enable you to move forward, especially when you feel like you've failed? How does the hope of heaven and the truth of the gospel help you to persevere through difficulty? What might you do or implement in light of what you learned in this week’s episode? FOR MORE Give to Journeywomen Ministries Listen on Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Leave a rating & review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. On the Journeywomen podcast we’ll come alongside you in the seasons and challenges of life to move you to know and love God and his Word, to find your hope in the gospel, and to invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.

In today’s episode we’re chatting with Maryanne Challies Helms about how to glorify the Lord even in the midst of what we might consider to be the “mundane” everyday work of life and ministry. Maryanne is a wife and mother of four. Maryanne embodies so well what it looks like to faithfully live as a Christian, especially in the current online spaces, which we talk about some in this episode! We pray this episode encourages you to see your work—even if it is ordinary or mundane—as beautiful unto the Lord and glorifying to him. FULL SHOW NOTES REST FOR THE WEARY SERIES RESOURCES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What does ministry look like for you? This could be service in your home, service in the church nursery, service to aging parents, etc. Have you ever felt tired or weary as a result of your work? Explain. How (specifically) does Christ’s humanity and life of everyday work encourage you in your own daily work? What are some passages of Scripture that encourage you as you serve in the unseen places? Consider memorizing one of these passages this week. What might you do or implement in light of what you learned in this week’s episode? FOR MORE Support Journeywomen Ministries: Give Podcast Sponsors Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Leave a rating & review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. On the Journeywomen podcast we’ll come alongside you in the seasons and challenges of life to move you to know and love God and his Word, to find your hope in the gospel, and to invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.

Today Dai Hankey is bringing some gospel grace to our weary souls. If you don’t know him, Dai is a church planter in Cardiff, Wales, and the founder of Red Community, a Christian charity that fights human trafficking. He is the author of Hopeward: Gospel Grace for Weary Souls. Speaking from a personal experience of burnout, Dai will come alongside those of us who feel weary to explore what it looks like to lean on Jesus and to enjoy his rest. We pray this episode encourages you to find your hope and rest in Christ. FULL SHOW NOTES REST FOR THE WEARY SERIES RESOURCES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What is your personal experience with burnout and weariness? What comfort do you draw from Jesus’ words in Matthew 11:28-30? Are there ways that you have seen God use your weaknesses to display his power and strength? Where in God’s Word have you found nourishment when you feel weak and weary? Consider memorizing this passage this week. What might you do or implement in light of what you learned in this week’s episode? FOR MORE Support Journeywomen Ministries: Give Podcast Sponsors Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Leave a rating & review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. On the Journeywomen podcast we’ll come alongside you in the seasons and challenges of life to move you to know and love God and his Word, to find your hope in the gospel, and to invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.

Today we’re talking to with our friend Melissa Kruger about how to have hope in the hard moments of life. We pray this episode encourages you to look to the Lord in whatever hardship you’re facing today. Melissa Kruger serves as vice president of discipleship programming for The Gospel Coalition (TGC). She’s the author of multiple books, including The Envy of Eve: Finding Contentment in a Covetous World, Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood, Growing Together: Taking Mentoring Beyond Small Talk and Prayer Requests, and Wherever You Go I Want You to Know. Her husband, Mike, is the president of Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte and they have three children. FULL SHOW NOTES REST FOR THE WEARY SERIES RESOURCES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What has contributed to seasons of hardship in your life? Share if you feel comfortable. Has the gap between your expectations and reality ever led you to personal discontent or despair? What Scripture passages help you anchor yourself in truth as you’re navigating hardship? Consider memorizing the passage(s) this week. What are tangible steps you can take to prioritize time with the Lord in his Word? What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode? FOR MORE Support Journeywomen Ministries: Give Podcast Sponsors Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Leave a rating & review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. On the Journeywomen podcast we’ll come alongside you in the seasons and challenges of life to move you to know and love God and his Word, to find your hope in the gospel, and to invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.

Today we’re talking to Jamie Dunlop about one of the things that we can all probably say contributes to weariness in our lives: dealing with difficult people. Instead of running away from the relationships that drive us crazy, Jamie encourages us to pursue unity in Christ and to build genuine friendships across all of our differences as an opportunity to display the power of the gospel. Jamie serves as Associate Pastor at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC, and is the author of Love the Ones Who Drive You Crazy. We pray this conversation encourages you to extend a hand of friendship across the aisle and move toward members of your local church in love. FULL SHOW NOTES REST FOR THE WEARY SERIES RESOURCES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Have you ever experienced conflict or differences with others within your church context? How have you walked through that? How have you experienced gospel-centered unity with other Christians in spite of how different you are? Where in Scripture do you see Christ loving others despite their differences or difficulties? How does that encourage you? How and why does the gospel practically empower us to love across differences? What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode? FOR MORE Support Journeywomen Ministries: Give Podcast Sponsors Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Leave a rating & review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. On the Journeywomen podcast we’ll come alongside you in the seasons and challenges of life to move you to know and love God and his Word, to find your hope in the gospel, and to invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.

Today we’re chatting with Jessica Mathisen about serving in the seasons in which you feel like you need to be served. We pray this conversation encourages you not to become weary in doing good, knowing that at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. If you don’t know Jessica, she lives outside of Atlanta with her husband and three kids. As a writer, Bible teacher, podcaster, and coach, her passion is to communicate God's love to others through words and relationships. She has written several books, her latest of which is An Overwhelming Hope: How the Spirit Brings Peace to Our Storms. We hope Jessica’s story of God’s faithfulness to her through seasons of transition, change, and weakness reminds you of his faithfulness to you too. FULL SHOW NOTES REST FOR THE WEARY SERIES RESOURCES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Have you ever felt exhausted or weary in your service of others? Write or share your experience. How does the gospel empower you when you feel like you have nothing left to give? What passages of Scripture encourage and strengthen you as you serve out of your weakness? How have you experienced being served and cared for by your local church? What might you do or implement in light of what you learned from this week’s episode? FOR MORE Support Journeywomen Ministries: Give Podcast Sponsors Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Leave a rating & review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. On the Journeywomen podcast we’ll come alongside you in the seasons and challenges of life to move you to know and love God and his Word, to find your hope in the gospel, and to invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.

Today we’re sharing a conversation with Emily Jensen where she shares some much-needed encouragement for those who are feeling weak! If you don’t know her, Emily is the co-founder and content director at Risen Motherhood, co-author of the Risen Motherhood book, and author of a new book called He Is Strong: Devotions for When You Feel Weak. We pray that this conversation serves to bolster your faith in the One who is truly your steadfast foundation amidst all the challenges of life. FULL SHOW NOTES REST FOR THE WEARY SERIES RESOURCES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS How have you personally experienced weakness? Where have you found strength amidst your weaknesses? Is there a particular Scripture that has brought you encouragement? (Consider memorizing the passage!) How does God’s character—strong, steadfast, sovereign—bring you encouragement during your seasons of weariness? Is there someone around you who might be feeling weak and weary? How might you come alongside them in their weakness? What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode? FOR MORE Support Journeywomen Ministries: Give Podcast Sponsors Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Leave a rating & review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. On the Journeywomen podcast we’ll come alongside you in the seasons and challenges of life to move you to know and love God and his Word, to find your hope in the gospel, and to invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.

Today we’re talking to Kristen Wetherell about where we can look to for hope and help when our souls are weary. Spoiler alert—it’s the one place we talk about all the time here at the Journeywomen Podcast: God’s Word. Kristen’s newest book, Help for the Hungry Soul shares eight encouragements to grow your appetite for God's Word. We pray that this episode will stir your affection for God’s Word and that it will encourage you to look to Scripture as your help in the midst of seasons of weariness. FULL SHOW NOTES REST FOR THE WEARY SERIES RESOURCES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What truth from this episode resonated most with you? How has God’s Word brought you comfort in seasons of weariness? How has your local church body supported you in seasons of weariness? What Scriptures have you clung to in the midst of difficult seasons? Consider memorizing one of those passages this week. What might you do or implement in light of what you learned in this week’s episode? FOR MORE Support Journeywomen Ministries: Give Podcast Sponsors Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Leave a rating & review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. On the Journeywomen podcast we’ll come alongside you in the seasons and challenges of life to move you to know and love God and his Word, to find your hope in the gospel, and to invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.

Today we're talking to Jen Wilkin and JT English about how our theology—or our understanding of God—influences our everyday life and ministry. This conversation is full of insights that will meet you right where you are in whatever work the Lord has set before you today! Jen Wilkin is an author and Bible teacher who is passionate about seeing others become committed followers of Christ who are grounded in the Word of God. JT English is the Lead Pastor at Storyline Church, the author of several books, and co-founder of Training the Church. Jen and JT are two of the co-hosts on the Knowing Faith Podcast, and they are also now co-authors of the new book You are a Theologian: An Invitation to Know and Love God Well. FULL SHOW NOTES REST FOR THE WEARY SERIES SERIES RESOURCES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What is theology? Write or share a working definition in your own words. Why does your theology matter? How does it shape you? As a believer, you can be engaged in ministry work, even if it’s unpaid and informal. What do you consider to be your ministry? When you’re feeling weary, what part of God’s character offers you encouragement or rest? What Scripture passage encourages you? What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode? FOR MORE Support Journeywomen Ministries: Give Podcast Sponsors Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Leave a rating & review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. On the Journeywomen podcast we’ll come alongside you in the seasons and challenges of life to move you to know and love God and his Word, to find your hope in the gospel, and to invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.

Today we’re talking to my friend Missie Branch about what to do when you feel like a failure in the work the Lord has set before you, and what true success actually looks like. Heads up, it might not look how you expected! If you don’t know her, Missie serves as vice president of community engagement for Life Collective, Inc. She is a graduate of Southeastern Seminary with a master’s in ethics, theology, and culture. Missie is married to Duce and together they have four children. Missie is the cohost of the Women & Work Podcast and serves as a trustee for Charleston Southern University and the chairman of the board of trustees at Lifeway Christian Resources. Missie and I are going to be talking about how we define “success” in our work or our ministry, and it might not look how you expected! We hope you enjoy this conversation! FULL SHOW NOTES REST FOR THE WEARY SERIES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS How do you define success in ministry? What helps you find rest when you're feeling weary in the work the Lord has set before you? Where in Scripture do you see mention of “success” in work or in contribution to the kingdom of God? How would you encourage others to evaluate their ministry successes and failures? How might you lean on the discipline of prayer as you seek to reorient your understanding of success and rest in God’s work through you? What might you do or implement based on what you learned in today’s episode? FOR MORE Support Journeywomen Ministries: Give Podcast Sponsors Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Leave a rating & review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. On the Journeywomen podcast we’ll come alongside you in the seasons and challenges of life to move you to know and love God and his Word, to find your hope in the gospel, and to invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.

Today we’re kicking off a brand new series called Rest for the Weary with a conversation with Jenny Manley about how Christ sustains us in our weariness. Through years of ministering faithfully within the four walls of her home and as a pastor’s wife in her church on the Arabian Peninsula, Jenny, like many of us, has navigated seasons of weariness in the work the Lord has set before her. The wisdom that Jenny shares with us today will leave you refreshed and encouraged in whatever work the Lord has set before you today. FULL SHOW NOTES REST FOR THE WEARY SERIES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS How have you experienced Christ sustaining you in your personal seasons of weariness? What brings you rest in seasons of weariness? How can you find joy in Christ even when you feel weary? How can meditating on the life of Christ encourage you in the work he's set before you? How does the promise of Christ's return help you persevere in difficult seasons of life? What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode? FOR MORE Support Journeywomen Ministries: Give Podcast Sponsors Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Leave a rating & review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. On the Journeywomen podcast we’ll come alongside you in the seasons and challenges of life to move you to know and love God and his Word, to find your hope in the gospel, and to invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.

Women of the Faith: Amy Carmichael Amy Carmichael has had a profound impact on Hunter’s own life. So much so that it led her to write the book Amy Carmichael: The Brown-Eyed Girl Who Learned to Pray. In this episode, Hunter shares how Amy’s story helped her to trust God even when she didn’t understand what God was doing in her life. Amy’s life and story help us to remember we can trust God because of who he is and how he has proven himself faithful throughout all of redemptive history. Amy Carmichael: The Brown-Eyed Girl Who Learned to Pray by Hunter Beless is part of The Good Book Company‘s Do Great Things For God series. FULL SHOW NOTES SERIES RESOURCES FOR MORE Support Journeywomen Ministries: Give Podcast Sponsors Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Leave a rating & review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. Journeywomen comes alongside women to move them to know and love God and his Word, to find hope in the gospel, and to invest deeply in their local churches as they go out on mission for the glory of God.

Women of the Faith: Wen Wei Chieh In the face of intense shame heaped upon her by others throughout her life, Wen Wei Chieh was never ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This woman of the faith endured poverty, loss, and rejection at every turn, but she stood firm on the Word of God, knowing the Lord would remain faithful to her. She endured a traumatic childhood, the loss of countless family members, an unfaithful husband, and imprisonment in Communist China—most of the circumstances in her life could have filled her with shame, but she ultimately knew she had nothing to be ashamed of as a child of God. Irene Sun was born in Malaysia and is the author of the picture books Taste and See: All About God’s Goodness and God Counts: Numbers in His Word and His World. She studied liturgy and literature at Yale University (MAR) and Old Testament and Semitic languages at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (ThM). She now teaches her four boys at home with her preacher husband, Hans. They belong to Pittsburgh Chinese Church. FULL SHOW NOTES SERIES RESOURCES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What did you learn about God through the life of Wen Wei Chieh? What part of your life might the Lord be trying to teach you to offer up to him for the sake of the Gospel? What do you think of when you think of the word, “meek”? How do you see meekness in Jesus? Do you see God’s provision for you in your life? Why or why not? What is the gospel and how does it impact your life today? FOR MORE Support Journeywomen Ministries: Give Podcast Sponsors Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Leave a rating & review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. Journeywomen comes alongside women to move them to know and love God and his Word, to find hope in the gospel, and to invest deeply in their local churches as they go out on mission for the glory of God.

Women of the Faith: Maria Fearing In this week’s episode, Karen Ellis is going to share the story of an incredible woman named Maria Fearing. Maria’s story will inspire you to set aside excuses and serve the Lord with gladness. We pray that this episode challenges you to use whatever God’s given you to build his kingdom. In our Women of the Faith series, we are talking about women from church history who will encourage us to trust our God who does not change. K.A. Ellis is the Director of the Edmiston Center for the Study of the Bible and Ethnicity in Atlanta, Georgia. She's passionate about theology, human rights, and global religious freedom. Mrs. Ellis is the Cannada Fellow for World Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary. She holds a Master of Art in Religion (MAR Theological) from Westminster Theological Seminary, a Master of Fine Art (MFA) from the Yale School of Drama, and is a Ph.D. candidate in World Christianity and Ethics at the Oxford Center for Mission Studies in England. FULL SHOW NOTES SERIES RESOURCES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What did you take away from learning about the life of Maria Fearing? What do you learn about God through the life of Maria Fearing? How are you spending your time? What would it look like to “be about the Lord’s business” in your day-to-day life? Taking into account your current season of life, what are you passing along to the next generation and how can you do this unto the Lord? Do you care more about your name being recorded in history books or in the Lamb’s Book of Life? Explain. FOR MORE Support Journeywomen Ministries: Give Podcast Sponsors Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Leave a rating & review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned.

Women of the Faith: Esther Ahn Kim and Charlotte Forten Grimke In this week’s episode, we are talking with Catherine Parks about two extraordinary women who you might not be very familiar with: Esther Ahn Kim and Charlotte Forten Grimke. Catherine describes these women as going about their daily lives “with resolve to do all they could to honor God and serve their fellow man. And it was this daily obedience that God used to give them both the opportunity and the strength to stand for justice and serve other people faithfully.” Catherine Parks is the author of several books, including two middle-grade biography collections, Strong and Empowered. She also serves as an acquisitions editor for Moody Publishers. Catherine and her husband, Erik, live in the Nashville, TN area with their children, Sophie and Micah. In her free time, she loves hiking, playing volleyball, and serving on her church's worship team. FULL SHOW NOTES SERIES RESOURCES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What encouragement did you find from these women’s lives to walk in faithfulness in your own life? What might daily faithfulness look like for you in this season? What are some ways the Lord has used circumstances in your life to humble you and reorient your heart to serve him? What are some ways you could be faithful today to love your enemies amidst despair, injustice, and discouragement? What are some ways you might be able to pay attention to the world around you and find opportunities to shine Christ’s light into a difficult and dark situation? FOR MORE Support Journeywomen Ministries: Give Podcast Sponsors Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Leave a rating & review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned.

Women of the Faith: Helen Roseveare, Corrie ten Boom, Betsey Stockton, Fannie Crosby Today we’re continuing our Women of the Faith series by talking with Laura Caputo-Wickham about some women in Church history who endured what we’d think of as unbearable circumstances for the sake of making Christ known. Laura has written about these women in one of my favorite children’s book series called “Do Great Things for God” published by the Good Book Company. We pray that this episode bolsters your faith in our God who is the same yesterday, today, and forever. FULL SHOW NOTES RESOURCES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. How has God used different Scripture passages to reveal himself to you? 2. What circumstances in your life has God used to bolster your confidence in his character? 3. How do you relate to the phrase, “ordinary people relying on an extraordinary God?” 4. Which of the women’s stories from this episode stood out to you and why? 5. What would it look like to fear God and not your circumstances? FOR MORE Support Journeywomen Ministries: Give Podcast Sponsors Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Leave a rating & review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned.

Women of the Faith: Puritans (Lucy Hutchinson, Agnes Beaumont, and Mary Rich) Today we’re kicking off a new series called Women of the Faith. In this series, we’ll dig into the lives of a few women from church history whose stories will encourage you to lean into the faithfulness of God as you walk in whatever he sets before you today. Jenny-Lyn de Klerk is joining us for today’s conversation about three Puritan women (Puritans Lucy Hutchinson, Agnes Beaumont, and Mary Rich) who will inspire you to walk in grace-driven obedience. Jenny-Lyn de Klerk (PhD, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) works as an editor at Crossway and has multiple degrees in church history and historical theology, specializing in Puritan spirituality. She has also written articles for Themelios, the Midwestern Journal of Theology, and the Gospel Coalition and contributed to the Lexham Dictionary of Church History. Jenny-Lyn and her husband, JD, live and attend church in Tsawwassen, British Columbia. FULL SHOW NOTES SERIES RESOURCES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What did you learn about the Puritans? What would it look like for your life to be steeped in scripture? How can you walk in faithfulness where God has you today? What are some spiritual disciplines you could start practicing that would draw you nearer to the heart of Christ? What did you learn about God from looking at the lives of these Puritan women? FOR MORE Support Journeywomen Ministries: Give Podcast Sponsors Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Leave a rating & review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned.

Today, we’re revisiting a conversation with Vanessa Hawkins on living in light of eternity because a Journeywoman’s hope resides in heaven. We talked about what a difference it makes as we navigate the seasons and hardships of life when we approach them with eternity in view. This is our last episode in the “What is a Journeywoman?” series. It’s been so wonderful revisiting these timeless conversations on what it means to be a woman of God. We pray that this episode encourages you—in the midst of whatever it is you are walking through today—to fix your gaze on eternity. That is what being a Journeywoman is all about. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS How does living with eternity in view change the way you walk through the joys and sorrows of this life? How does fixing your eyes on eternity change how you engage with and encourage other believers who are walking through various joys and sorrows? How does understanding God’s character affect how you journey through life? What are some passages of Scripture that help you to fix your eyes on eternity? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? SPONSORS SEBTS offers flexible degree options that empower you to study the Bible deeply and teach God’s Word. Through its selection of certificate programs, master’s degrees, and advanced degrees, Southeastern equips women to serve the Church and fulfill the Great Commission. Promises Kept is a new Bible study by Courtney Reissig that will take you through five Old Testament covenants with the goal of seeing God’s beautiful storyline. Order your study today at moodypublisherswomen.com or on Amazon. Dwell is an audio Bible app that allows you to fully tailor the Bible reading experience with customizable themes, styles, fonts, music, and reading voices—all to help you get in the Word and stay in the Word. Go to dwellbible.com/journeywomen to get 10% off a yearly subscription, or 30% off Dwell for life. FOR MORE Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

Today we’re continuing our series “What is a Journeywoman” by diving into the topic of sanctification, because a Journeywoman is always being sanctified. We’re going back to a conversation we had with Gavin Ortlund on the topic. Gavin is a husband, father, pastor, and writer. We talked about how the Lord uses the seasons and challenges of life to encourage us to turn to the Word, to pray, and to be actively involved in our local churches—all things that the Lord uses to bring about holiness in us. We pray this episode encourages you as you continue to work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, knowing that it is God who works in you for his good pleasure (Phil. 2:12-13). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What means has the Lord used to grow you in the grace and knowledge of Christ throughout your life? How does rooting your sanctification in your justification allow you to rest in God’s work? How might you shift your prayer life to increase your reliance on the role of the Holy Spirit in your sanctification? Sanctification is a (sometimes slow) process. How does knowing that bring you encouragement as you see the ways God is gradually growing you? What might you do or change based on what you learned in this week’s episode? SPONSORS Dwell is an audio Bible app with unique features to help you get in the Word and stay in the Word. Dwell allows you to fully tailor the Bible reading experience with customizable themes, styles, fonts, music, and reading voices. Go to dwellbible.com/journeywomen to get 10% off a yearly subscription, or 30% off Dwell for life. Prep Dish is the best way for busy people to get healthy meals on the table—without the stress! Subscribers receive an email every week with an organized grocery list and instructions for prepping meals ahead of time. This means dinner time is quick and easy every day. Check out PrepDish.com/journey for a free 2-week trial! Kaleidoscope bridges the gap between storybook Bibles and adult translations, retelling every book of the Bible at an elementary reading level in beautifully designed, single-volume chapter books for kids. Check them out at readkaleidoscope.com and take 10% off your order with the code JOURNEYWOMEN. FOR MORE Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

In this week’s episode, we’re throwing it back to a conversation I had with my friend and former mentor, Matt Lantz, on the topic of identity and how we live out our God-given design. God has created each of us uniquely, with specific wirings and gifts so that we might use those strengths for the glory of God. God has also called each of us—to specific places, roles, and tasks—so that we might make much of him wherever he has placed us. Matt will dive more into all of this in this episode, so we hope you will richly benefit from his wisdom on these topics! We pray this conversation encourages you to prayerfully consider what it looks like to live in light of who you are in Christ. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What is identity? What influences your identity? In one sentence, how would you describe who God has created you to be and what he has called you to do? In what ways do you currently live out the identity and calling God has given you? How has your community influenced and shaped your identity and calling? What might you do or implement as a result of listening to this week’s episode? SPONSORS SEBTS offers flexible degree options that empower you to study the Bible deeply and teach God’s Word. Through its selection of certificate programs, master’s degrees, and advanced degrees, Southeastern equips women to serve the Church and fulfill the Great Commission. Dwell is an audio Bible app with unique features to help you get in the Word and stay in the Word. Dwell allows you to fully tailor the Bible reading experience with customizable themes, styles, fonts, music, and reading voices. Go to dwellbible.com/journeywomen to get 10% off a yearly subscription, or 30% off Dwell for life. Kaleidoscope bridges the gap between storybook Bibles and adult translations, retelling every book of the Bible at an elementary reading level in beautifully designed, single-volume chapter books for kids. Check them out at readkaleidoscope.com, and take 10% off your order with the code JOURNEYWOMEN. FOR MORE Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

In this week’s episode, we’re throwing it back to a conversation we shared years ago with Christine Gordon about how a Journeywoman seeks to know and love God more. Christine Gordon (aka Chris) is the co-founder of At His Feet Bible Studies and a visiting instructor at Covenant Theological Seminary, where she also attended and earned her Master of Arts in Theological Studies. We hope you’ll walk away from this conversation encouraged to know and love God more through his Word and that you’ll press into your local body of believers to encourage and be encouraged by your brothers and sisters who are also striving to that end. Our hope is that this episode encourages you to simply seek to know and love God more today than you did yesterday. That is what being a Journeywoman is all about, day by day, until we find ourselves at THE day when we get to be together with him, forever. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What are the primary ways that God reveals himself to us? How can you know God more? How does knowing and loving God change who you are and the way you live? What specific steps can you take to grow in your knowledge of and love for God? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? SPONSORS Dwell is an audio Bible app with unique features to help you get in the Word and stay in the Word. Dwell allows you to fully tailor the Bible reading experience with customizable themes, styles, fonts, music, and reading voices. Go to dwellbible.com/journeywomen to get 10% off a yearly subscription, or 30% off Dwell for life. Prep Dish is the best way for busy people to get healthy meals on the table—without the stress! Subscribers receive an email every week with an organized grocery list and instructions for prepping meals ahead of time. This means dinner time is quick and easy every day. Check out PrepDish.com/journey for a free 2-week trial! Kaleidoscope bridges the gap between storybook Bibles and adult translations, retelling every book of the Bible at an elementary reading level in beautifully designed, single-volume chapter books for kids. Check them out at readkaleidoscope.com, and take 10% off your order with the code JOURNEYWOMEN. FOR MORE Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

You might regularly listen to the Journeywomen podcast, but have you considered what a journeywoman is? Well, today we’re kicking off a series where we’re seeking to answer the question: What is a Journeywoman? In our first episode, we’re going back to a conversation we shared with Nancy Wolgemuth on living in light of redemption, because a journeywoman is redeemed. Nancy Wolgemuth has touched the lives of millions of women through Revive Our Hearts and the True Woman movement, calling them to heart revival and biblical womanhood. Nancy and her husband, Robert, live in Michigan. Our hope and prayer is that this episode encourages you to remember the great story of redemption and to walk with people to the cross—to Jesus. That is what being a Journeywoman is all about. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What is redemption? What does God’s story of redemption look like over all of history? What helps you remember God’s redeeming power in your own life? How does the reality of redemption offer you hope in the current struggles you are facing? Read 2 Corinthians 4:17-18. What is the hope we have? SPONSORS SEBTS offers flexible degree options that empower you to study the Bible deeply and teach God’s Word. Through its selection of certificate programs, master’s degrees, and advanced degrees, Southeastern equips women to serve the Church and fulfill the Great Commission. Exploring the Earliest Gospel by Rebecca McLaughlin is a new kids Bible study from Moody Publishers in which Rebecca and her young daughters guide your kids through the book of Mark through sixty-six days of fun and fast-paced study. Dwell is an audio Bible app that allows you to fully tailor the Bible reading experience with customizable themes, styles, fonts, music, and reading voices—all to help you get in the Word and stay in the Word. Go to dwellbible.com/journeywomen to get 10% off a yearly subscription, or 30% off Dwell for life. FOR MORE Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

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Today we’re wrapping up our Blind Spots series with a conversation on legalism with Jason Cook. If you don’t know him, Jason is a husband, father, and the lead pastor at Fellowship Bible Church in Roswell, GA. We can’t think of a better conversation to wrap up not only this series, but also this year! On a personal level, this has been such a helpful series for each member of our team. We pray the Lord has used it in your life as well. Thank you for humbly considering the blind spots you’re maintaining. We pray you take time to bring those before the Lord and before friends in your local church context to simply ask for their help. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Do you ever tend to seek to merit God’s salvation outside of the work of Christ? What are some legalistic tendencies or trends you have noticed in yourself? What is the good news of the gospel of God’s grace, and how does it speak to the struggle of legalism? How might you take a step today to walk in obedience to the Lord while still confidently resting in salvation by grace through faith alone? What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode? FOR MORE Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

In this week’s episode, we are digging into the topic of finances! Money can often be a blind spot for many of us, myself included, so we are excited to learn how we can steward well what God has entrusted us with. We are particularly excited to share this episode with you because it is actually a LIVE recording of a conversation I got to have with Jen Wilkin and Elizabeth Woodson at The Gospel Coalition Women’s conference back in June! We pray this conversation compels you to take an honest look at your finances to see how you can best steward what the Lord has entrusted you with. Our hope is that in doing so, you would come to rely more deeply on the Lord as your Provider! DISCUSSION QUESTIONS How would you describe your relationship with money? Do you have any examples you can look to of people who have epitomized what it looks like to steward money well? How does the gospel drive you to give generously and to live differently in regard to the way you steward your money? How have you seen God richly provide for you in a season where you have been experiencing lack? What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode? FOR MORE Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

Today we’re continuing our current series, Blind Spots, by talking about a particularly sneaky one—self-sufficiency. For many of us the desire to “do it ourselves” and be independent can be incredibly strong, but today our friends Hope Blanton and Christine Gordon of At His Feet Studies are going to help us understand the beauty of dependence. We pray this conversation encourages you to lift your eyes from yourself, to release your grip on all the things you strive to do, and to look instead to Christ, whose grace is enough to sufficiently meet your every need. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What does the pull of self-sufficiency look like in your life? What are we essentially saying when we decide to rely on ourselves instead of fully relying on God? How might you come alongside someone else in their limits or encourage someone else to embrace their God-given limits for the glory of God? What might it look like for you to rely on the Lord while you tackle your to-do list today? What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode? FOR MORE Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

Today we’re starting a brand new series called “Blind Spots.” Here’s the thing about blind spots: they are, by definition, difficult for us to see—we’re blind to them! No matter how much we want to consider our blind spots, we really can’t do it alone. Our aim with this series is to gain the insight of those who are able to see so that they can come alongside us and help us identify and humbly repent of the sins we might be blindly entertaining. In today’s episode, we’re talking about the blind spot of unforgiveness with my friend Vaneetha Risner. Vaneetha’s story is an incredible testament to the power of looking to the grace of God to enable us to forgive unimaginably difficult offenses. We pray this conversation encourages you to lean on the Lord for the strength to forgive, even when it’s difficult. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What has it looked like for you to bear the burden of unforgiveness in your life? What happens in us when we refuse to forgive? What does God do in us when we do forgive? How, specifically, does the gospel compel you to forgive? How might you lean into God’s help as you seek to forgive others? What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode? FOR MORE Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

Today, we’re talking about pain and heartache with our friend Nana Dolce. Nana Dolce is a visiting instructor at Reformed Theological Seminary in Washington DC and a Charles Simeon Trust instructor who trains women Bible teachers. Nana has a Master of Arts in Theological Studies and teaches in her local church. She was born in Ghana and currently lives in Washington, DC with her husband Eric and their children. We pray this conversation with Nana encourages you as you face various hardships and trials today. This is the very last episode in our current series “Let’s Talk About”! Be sure to subscribe to the Journeywomen podcast so you don’t miss our next mini-series that releases this September! DISCUSSION QUESTIONS In what particular way are you currently experiencing the curse of Genesis 3:16? How has the good news of the gospel met you in your pain? What have you learned about the character of God in the midst of your heartache? How does knowing that pain has an end date give you strength to endure through the trials you are currently facing? What is one way you might come alongside someone else in their heartaches and pain? What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode? FOR MORE Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

Today we’re tackling the topic of sex and sexuality with Rachel Gilson. Rachel lives in the Boston metro area, working for Cru on the leadership team for theological development and culture. She has a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. She’s the author of Born Again This Way: Coming Out, Coming to Faith, and What Comes Next, and her writing has been featured in Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, and Desiring God, among other places. We know the nature of today’s topic is heavy. If you have questions or you need to process after listening, please take time to send a text to a friend in your local church. We are praying the Lord will use this conversation to cause you to move towards his Word, to cry out to him in prayer, and to walk in confession with women in your local church body. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What is God’s purpose and design for sexuality? In the midst of your sin and your failings, how does it encourage you to remember what God’s heart and posture is toward you? Do you struggle to believe that Jesus is better than the sin you are drawn toward? What verses might help you to remember Christ’s worth and goodness? Consider memorizing these. Is there an area that Rachel mentioned—prayer, gentleness, truth, grace, Bible study—that you want to grow in? Who could you reach out to to help you with this? What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode? FOR MORE Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

Today we have the joy of hearing from Caroline Saunders on the topic of clothing. In this conversation, Caroline points us to the hope we have as those who are clothed in Christ. If you don’t know her, Caroline is a writer, teacher, and writing teacher who believes in taking Jesus seriously and being un-serious about nearly everything else. Caroline lives with her husband Luke and their three funny kids in north Mississippi, where Luke pastors a church and the kids run wild in the lobby. Caroline loves to help others know and enjoy God and his Word, which you’ll hear in this conversation! We pray this conversation with Caroline causes you to consider how you can put on the Lord Jesus Christ and trust him as you step into the closet and choose what to wear. May his righteousness be your covering today and every day. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Are there any biblical passages or points from this episode that have shaped your view of clothing? How does understanding that you have been clothed in Christ transform the way you view your clothing? Have you ever experienced insecurity in your clothing or how you look? If you could go back, what truths would you tell yourself in those moments? How might beholding God change how you look at yourself and what you wear? What might you implement or change based on what you learned in this week’s episode? FOR MORE Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

In today’s episode we’re talking about food with our friend Irene Sun! Irene was born in Malaysia, and she is the author of two kid’s books. She studied liturgy and literature at Yale University (MAR) and the Old Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (ThM). She now teaches her four boys at home with her preacher husband, Hans. We pray this conversation with Irene causes you to consider the provision we have received in Christ and to “eat with him,” as Irene said, as you go about the rest of your day. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Describe (if you’re comfortable sharing) some of the struggles you have with food. What is the purpose of food, and what does the Lord communicate through his provision for us? What does it mean to eat with Christ? How might this transform the way you think about food? How might you come alongside other women who are wrestling with their relationship to food? What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode? FOR MORE Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

Today we have the privilege of chatting with Joni Eareckson Tada! This conversation is rich with encouragement to lift our eyes to Jesus and cling to his Word in the midst of our current trials and afflictions. We pray this conversation with Joni spurs you to seek to know and love God and his Word and to long for eternity. This is the last episode in our Knowing and Loving the Bible series. We’re so grateful to all of you who listened and we cannot wait to be back in your earbuds in July! FULL SHOW NOTES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What role has reading, seeing, saying, and singing Scripture played in your life? How might you continue to do that more regularly? How has God’s Word met you in the midst of your suffering? How does the Bible point us to what we have to look forward to in eternity? How might you keep this perspective in mind? What scriptural songs give you hope in the midst of difficulty? Perhaps play one now and spend some time in worship. What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode? FOR MORE Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

Today we’re chatting with Kristyn Getty, an award-winning singer-songwriter. Her voice is synonymous with hymns, having co-founded with her husband, Keith, the Getty Music Organization, which helps people learn the Bible through hymns to carry for life. She is particularly passionate about helping children and families learn their faith through song. Today we talk about singing God’s Word and how our lives ought to sing his praises. We pray this conversation with Kristyn causes you to consider how you might be able to praise the Lord through song today! FULL SHOW NOTES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Why is it important that we sing the truths of God's Word? What does singing do for us? What is the value of singing songs together in church? How does singing unite us? What's the importance of keeping the Word central in the songs that we sing? What can you do to align your head and your heart with the words you’re singing when you worship? What might you change or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode? FOR MORE Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

Today we’re chatting with Courtney Doctor about regularly rehearsing the truths of God’s Word. Courtney is an author, Bible teacher, frequent conference and retreat speaker, periodic blogger, and Coordinator of Women's Initiatives for The Gospel Coalition. Her greatest desire in all of this is to be able to faithfully study, apply, and teach the Word of God and help others to do the same. We pray this conversation with Courtney causes you to reach for your Bible however you can, whenever you can today! FULL SHOW NOTES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Why is it important to regularly rehearse the truths of God’s Word? How does that transform you? How has the Lord used the Word to bring about your sanctification? How can you come to know and love the Bible in a way that helps you to really keep it on your lips, as Scripture encourages us to do? How might you know and love the Bible in a way that encourages others to do the same? What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode? FOR MORE Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

Today we’re continuing our series on Knowing and Loving the Bible with a conversation with Elizabeth Woodson! Elizabeth is a Bible teacher who is passionate about equipping believers to understand the rich theological truths of Scripture. She is also the author of the brand new book Embrace Your Life: How To Find Joy When The Life You Have Is Not The Life You Hoped For. Today we’re talking about setting our eyes on God’s Word, seeing Christ in the text, and taking practical steps to lift our eyes to the Lord throughout our day to day. We pray this conversation causes you to set things before your eyes that will encourage you to look to God and his Word. FULL SHOW NOTES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What emotions does it elicit in you when you hear that you are part of a bigger story than just your own? How does it bring you comfort to remember God’s past faithfulness to you and to his people throughout all of redemptive history? What are you setting before your eyes? How is that impacting the way you live? How does the lens of God’s Word shape the way you see and experience your personal circumstances? What are some practical steps you can take to turn your eyes to Christ throughout your days? FOR MORE Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

This new series is all about one of our favorite things here at Journeywomen: Knowing and Loving the Bible. Today we’re chatting with Keri Folmar about reading and studying God’s Word. Keri is passionate about encouraging women to enjoy the Scriptures. She’s written The Good Portion: Scripture as well as the Delighting in the Word Bible study series and How Can Women Thrive in the Local Church? Keri is the editor of The Good Portion Series and leads women’s Bible studies at the United Christian Church of Dubai, where her husband, John, is the senior pastor. We hope this conversation encourages you to reach for your Bible however you can, wherever you can today. FULL SHOW NOTES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What does the Bible tell us? Why is it important to you to regularly read God’s Word? How have you come to know and love God more through his Word lately? How does the Word permeate your discipleship relationships? What might you change or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode? FOR MORE Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

Today we’re chatting with one of our favorite Bible teachers, Nancy Guthrie, about our yearning for Christ’s return and what’s going to happen when he comes back! Nancy Guthrie teaches the Bible at conferences around the country and internationally, including her Biblical Theology Workshop for Women. She is the author of numerous books, the host of the Help Me Teach the Bible podcast at The Gospel Coalition, and she and her husband host Respite Retreats for couples who have faced the death of a child. We pray this conversation with Nancy causes you to lean into the hope we have in eternity! FULL SHOW NOTES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What emotions does the idea of the new heavens and the new earth elicit in you? Discuss them or write them down. During this season of Advent, how might you lean further into the hope that Jesus really came, while also anxiously awaiting his return? How does the reality that your body will be part of the renewed creation impact how you view your body now? What passages elicit hope and joy in you at Christ’s return and our future eternal home? Consider memorizing one of those passages. What might you implement or change in light of what you learned in this week’s episode? FOR MORE Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

Today we get to hear from Patrick Schreiner on the mission of the Triune God. Patrick is associate professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of a number of books, including The Mission of the Triune God: A Theology of Acts (January 2022). We pray this conversation with Patrick moves you to join God in his mission by going and telling others about Jesus Christ, in the power of the Holy Spirit, to the glory of God. FULL SHOW NOTES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS How does it comfort you to know that God’s mission cannot be overthrown or thwarted? What are some specific ways you can join God in his mission—in your workplace, your home, your neighborhood, your church, or your city? Where in Scripture do you see evidence of God’s mission? Consider memorizing one of those passages. How might you press into and serve your local church as a way to join God in his mission? What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode? FOR MORE Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

Today we chatted with Dr. Robbie Griggs on the topic of heaven and hell. We pray that this conversation not only grows your understanding of life after death, but also grows your understanding of God’s character, leading you to love him more and testify all the more boldly to the hope you have in Jesus, especially as we’re in the Christmas season. FULL SHOW NOTES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS How does considering the realities of heaven increase your love for and worship of God as gracious and good? How does considering the realities of hell increase your awe of and love for God as righteous and holy? How does understanding God’s judgment and wrath make you feel? How does knowing that heaven and hell are real influence the way you evangelize and love the people around you? What might you change or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode? FOR MORE Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

Today Hunter and Lauren are chatting with Jen Oshman about loving God versus loving the world. Jen is a wife, a mom to four daughters, a former missionary, a writer, and a church-planting wife. Her passion is leading women into a deeper faith and fostering a biblical worldview, and she writes about that at www.jenoshman.com and in her two books: Enough About Me (Crossway) and Cultural Counterfeits (forthcoming March 2022, Crossway). We pray this conversation serves to lift your eyes from worthless things and set them on our good Father, who is worthy of all of our worship and affection! FULL SHOW NOTES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What are some things that compete for your affections? How has God used his people and the church to help you to turn away from your idols and to look again to Christ? How does understanding God’s heart to you even in your idolatry increase your love for him? What Scriptures encourage you to love God above all other things? Consider memorizing those verses. What might you do or change based on what you learned in this week’s episode? FOR MORE Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

Today we get to talk with Erin Wheeler about one of our favorite topics here at Journeywomen, the church! Erin is a mom, a pastor’s wife, a theology teacher, and a writer for TGC and 9Marks. Her first book, The Good Portion: The Church, is slated to be released in 2022. Today’s conversation is packed with Scripture that reveals God's heart for his body. We pray that after listening to this conversation, you’ll be encouraged to press into the church and seek to worship and serve the Lord alongside brothers and sisters in your local context. FULL SHOW NOTES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What is God’s purpose for the church? What value have you drawn from being intimately involved in your local church? Write down or share a particularly encouraging church experience. Where in Scripture do you see God’s heart for the church? Consider memorizing one of these passages. How has the church been a means for you to come to know and love God more? What are you going to do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode? FOR MORE Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

Today we get to hear from Amy Gannett on the topic of the gifts and fruit of the Holy Spirit. If you don’t know her, Amy has joined us on the podcast twice already! Her first book Fix Your Eyes: How Theology Shapes our Worship was released by B&H Publishers on October 5. As you’ll hear, Amy is a wife, mother, and church planter with her family in Greenville, NC. We pray this episode with Amy encourages you to dig into God’s Word as you seek to know and love him more. Also, don’t forget to check out the Journeywomen Shop, which is open until November 12th! FULL SHOW NOTES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS How might turning to prayer help you to more deeply notice and lean on the Spirit’s work in your day-to-day life? What are some ways you can use the gifts the Spirit has given you to serve your local church? What are some evidences you see of the Spirit’s work in your life, in your community, and in the world? In what passages in the Old and New Testaments do you see the Spirit at work? Consider memorizing one of these passages. What are you going to do or implement based on the truths you learned in this episode? FOR MORE Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!