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On today’s episode we’re chatting with Joni Eareckson Tada about goodness. Joni’s deep, abiding trust in Christ overflows as you’ll see in this conversation and as you can see from her decades long life of faithfulness. Joni is the Founder and CEO of Joni and Friends International Disability Center, providing outreach to thousands of families impacted by disability around the globe. A diving accident in 1967 left then 17-year-old Joni a quadriplegic in a wheelchair. She founded Joni and Friends in 1979 to provide Christ-centered ministry to special-needs families, as well as training for churches. Joni has written over 50 books and is a regular columnist in several magazines. She and her husband Ken were married in 1982 and reside in Calabasas, California. RESOURCES Joni and Friends Ministry Joni and Friends Family Retreats (29 in the US every summer and 29 in developing nations) When God Weeps by Steve Estes & Joni Eareckson Tada Singing Hymns Reading the Psalms He Giveth More Grace CONNECT WITH JONI Website Facebook Instagram SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Ephesians 6:12 Colossians 1:27 Genesis 50:20 Jeremiah 32 Psalm 84 Psalm 112:7 1 Peter 4:12 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS • Where have you seen God’s goodness on display in the midst of suffering? • What Scriptures reference the goodness of God? • How has God revealed his goodness throughout all of history? • What does the gospel reveal about the goodness of God? • What will abiding in Christ look like for you this week? FULL SHOW NOTES FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast we’re chatting with Irene Sun about God’s kindness and the ultimate expression of his kindness in the way he sent his Son, Jesus, to die for us. Because of what Jesus did, the Holy Spirit resides in those who believe in him and we too, because of him, can actually seek to emulate his kindness for a lost and dying world to see by the power of his Spirit that resides within us. Irene is an absolute joy and as you’ll hear, she had me laughing for a good portion of our conversation. So you’ll know her a little better, Irene Sun was born in Malaysia and is the author of the picture book God Counts: Numbers in His Word and His World. She teaches her four boys with her preacher husband in Chicago, and through TGC Women’s Training Network. RESOURCES Reading books Learning about other cultures CONNECT WITH IRENE Website Facebook SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Philippians 2 Genesis 2-3 Romans 2:4 Colossians 3:12 Ruth Proverbs 31 Galatians 5 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS • How is God’s kindness different than human niceness? What does it taste like? • How have you recently seen God’s kindness in your life? • What does it look like to emulate the kindness of God in your daily life? • How can generosity and kindness point others to the gospel? • What will abiding in Christ look like for you this week? FULL SHOW NOTES SPONSORS FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen Podcast, we’re chatting with Colleen McFadden about patience. Colleen reminded us that patience is the fruit of the Spirit’s work in our lives, not a result of our own efforts. This entire conversation is saturated with Scripture. Colleen McFadden trains women Bible teachers with the Charles Simeon Trust, a ministry devoted to equipping the next generation of Bible expositors. She also serves as the Director of Women’s Ministry at her local church, Trinity Community Church, just outside Philadelphia. Colleen earned a BS in Business Administration from the University of Illinois and an MDiv from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. She serves on the board of Matthias Media, a ministry dedicated to raising up and resourcing disciple-makers. RESOURCES Reading the Bible Being in a Bible Study Simeon Trust Courses A Praying Life by Paul Miller How Long, Oh Lord? by Don Carson A Small Book about a Big Problem by Ed Welch CONNECT WITH COLLEEN Simeon Trust Facebook Twitter Instagram SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Galatians 5 Judges Nehemiah 9 John 4 1 Timothy 1 Titus 3 1 Corinthians 13 1 Peter 4 Ephesians 4 Psalm 37 Hebrews 11-12 Psalm 90 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS • What is patience and how does God perfectly display patience? • How have you recently seen the patience of God in your life? • What Scripture reference stood out to you the most during this discussion? Why? • What could be at the root of your impatience? • What encourages you to wait on the Lord? • What will abiding in Christ look like for you this week? FULL SHOW NOTES SPONSORS FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, we’re chatting with David Platt about peace. We talked about who supplies our peace and how we can reconcile the reality that we have peace in Christ, even when our circumstances don’t feel particularly peaceful! So you’ll know him a little better, David Platt is the author of three New York Times bestsellers, including Radical. He is lead pastor at McLean Bible Church in metro Washington, D.C., the former president of the IMB (International Mission Board), and founder of Radical Inc. (www.Radical.net), a global center for the unreached that serves churches in accomplishing the mission of Christ. Platt received his Master of Divinity (M.Div), Master of Theology (Th.M), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He lives in Virginia with his wife and their children. RESOURCES Three Fold Secret of the Holy Spirit by James McConkey Hudson Taylor's Spiritual Secret The Wonderful Spirit Filled Life by Charles Stanley Jesus Continued... by J.D. Greear When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett Exalting Jesus in Galatians by David Platt & Tony Merida Something Needs to Change by David Platt Radical Fund David Platt Quoting Psalm 148-150 Radical Podcast with David Platt Pray the Word Podcast with David Platt Secret Church Podcast CONNECT WITH RADICAL Radical Website Facebook Twitter Instagram SCRIPTURE REFERENCES John 14:27 Philippians 4:6-7 Romans 5:1 Acts 13 Galatians 2:20 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS • What is the peace of God? • How does the gospel create a foundation of peace for our lives? • How do we reconcile knowing that we have peace in Christ when we don't feel particularly peaceful? • How is God leading you to be an ambassador of peace? • How will you encourage your heart when you find yourself failing? • What will abiding in Christ look like for you this week? FULL SHOW NOTES SPONSORS FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, we’re chatting with Courtney Doctor about joy. Amidst a lot of other things, we talk about how God is both joyful and the source of our joy! This conversation is such a potent reminder to look to the Lord as the source of our joy. So you’ll know a little more about our guest, Courtney Doctor is an author, Bible teacher, frequent conference and retreat speaker, and periodic blogger. She received an MDiv from Covenant Theological Seminary and is the author of From Garden to Glory and Steadfast: A Devotional Bible Study on the Book of James (2019). She currently serves as the Coordinator of Women's Training and Content for The Gospel Coalition and as a Visiting Instructor of Communication at Covenant Theological Seminary. Courtney also has a love for education and serves on the advisory board for Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, GA. RESOURCES Surprised by Joy by C.S. Lewis When I Don’t Desire God by John Piper In All Things by Melissa Kruger Women’s Training Network TGCW20 CONNECT WITH COURTNEY Website Facebook Instagram SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Psalm 16 Mark 4 John 15 2 Corinthians 6:10 Philippians 4:4 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS • What is joy? How does the Bible describe joy? • What is it that distinguishes Christian joy from all other joys in life? • What is the source of joy in your life? • How have you seen joy through difficulty in your own life or others • What will abiding in Christ look like for you this week? FULL SHOW NOTES SPONSORS FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, we’re chatting with Jen Oshman about love. This conversation served as a sweet reminder that loving others is a work of the Spirit and that we need his help to do this! We pray it encourages you to look to him as you seek to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind, and love your neighbor as yourself. Jen Oshman is a wife and mom to four daughters and has served as a missionary for almost two decades on three continents. She currently resides in Colorado, where she and her husband serve with Pioneers International, and they planted Redemption Parker, an Acts29 church, two and a half years ago. Her passion is leading women into a deeper faith and fostering a biblical worldview. RESOURCES Galatians for You by Tim Keller Exalting Jesus in Galatians by David Platt & Tony Merida Reading Biographies of Missionaries (Amy Carmichael or Lilias Trotter) CONNECT WITH JEN Website Facebook Instagram SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Galatians 1 John 4 Philippians 2 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS • What did you take away from Jen’s explanation of Galatians? • How does God perfectly possess the attribute of love? • What passages of Scripture do you think of that exemplify the love of God? • What does it look like in your life to put God's love on display for a lost and dying world to see? • What will abiding in Christ look like for you this week? FULL SHOW NOTES SPONSORS FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, we’re kicking off a brand new series on the fruit of the Spirit with Amy Gannett! In this series, we hope to grow in our understanding of how the Spirit helps us mirror the character of God. Amy Gannett is a Bible teacher and writer with a passion for good theology and exegetical Bible study. She got her B.A. in Biblical Exposition and Biblical Studies from Moody Bible Institute and her Masters of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. She teaches a digital Bible study through her website and creates theology training tools for kids through Tiny Theologians. Amy and her husband, Austin, are currently church planters in eastern North Carolina. RESOURCES Biblehub.com for word study (INT) Commentary on the Epistle to the Galatians by Martin Luther Galatians for You by Tim Keller Living Beyond Yourself by Beth Moore Tiny Theologian Cards CONNECT WITH AMY Website Facebook Twitter SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Galatians 5 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS • What does it mean to walk in the Spirit? • How has your view of the passage on the fruit of the Spirit grown or changed? • What's the difference between keeping in step with the Spirit versus trying to produce good fruit in and of our own strength? • How can you praise God for how he has grown you in the last year? • What will abiding in Christ look like for you this week? FULL SHOW NOTES SPONSORS FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, we’re wrapping up our series on living in light of redemption with some encouragement from K.A. Ellis to walk forward in the freedom we have in Christ. K. A. Ellis holds an MFA from Yale University and a Master of Arts in Religion from Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, and is a doctoral candidate at Oxford Center for Mission Studies in Oxford, England. She speaks and writes on the theology of human rights, African-American culture, understanding Islam, and the persecuted church. CONNECT WITH K.A. ELLIS Twitter Instagram SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Matthew 6:12 John 16:33 Proverbs 8-9 Revelation 21 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What freedom was Jesus promising? Where do see yourself walking down paths that could lead to destruction? Do you have a Titus 2 woman in your life you can learn from? What does this look like? Are you investing in a younger woman and inviting them into your life? What does this look like? What does it look like to live in light of the freedom we've received from the gospel? What has been your greatest takeaway from the “Living in Light of Redemption” series? SPONSORS FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, we’re chatting with Ellen Dykas about sexual brokenness. This is a sensitive topic and Ellen, the Women’s Ministry Coordinator at Harvest USA, did such a beautiful job encouraging us with the hope of the gospel. Ellen Dykas received her MA in Biblical and Theological studies at Covenant Theological Seminary, Creve Coeur, MO. She also received a Graduate Certificate in Biblical Counseling from the Christian Counseling and Education Foundation (CCEF). Ellen delights in teaching God’s Word and coming alongside women in their spiritual journey. RESOURCES Your Dating Relationship and Your Sexual Past by Ellen Dykas Sexual Sanity for Women by Ellen Dykas Sexual Sanity for Men by David White God, You, & Sex: A Profound Mystery by David White Leslie Vernick Website Openness Unhindered by Rosaria Butterfield False Intimacy by Dr. Harry Schaumburg On the Threshold of Hope by Diane Mandt Langberg Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands by Paul Tripp CONNECT WITH ELLEN Website Facebook Instagram SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Luke 4 Psalm 84:11 Psalm 139:23-24 Romans 13:14 Colossians 1:27 Romans 15:13 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS • What is brokenness and what does that look like in regard to our sexuality? • How does the gospel redeem our brokenness? • What should our response be when we find ourselves walking in sexual sin? • How can you come alongside your sisters in Christ to encourage them to live in light of redemption when it comes to our sexuality? • How do we live with hope while still experiencing temptation and wrestling with our flesh on this side of heaven? • What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? FULL SHOW NOTES SPONSORS FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

Today marks 100 episodes of the Journeywomen podcast! We can’t believe it and we are absolutely giving God all the glory and praise for the way in which he’s blessed the work he has set before us. Today the Journeywomen team is recapping some of our favorite Journeywomen episodes, rehashing a few noteworthy quotes, and sharing how the lessons we learned from these episodes have changed the way we go about our days. Journeywomen would be nowhere without God’s grace, and one of the ways that he’s shown us his grace is through you guys! We are so grateful for your prayers, for the way you share the podcast, and for every review you’ve written. We’d love to hear from you about your favorite episodes! Hit us up over on Instagram and Facebook. Thank you for all of your love and support over the past 100 episodes. We are so grateful for your love and support as we crawl towards glory. From him, to him, and through him, be all things. To him be the glory forever. FULL SHOW NOTES SPONSORS FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I’m chatting with Dr. Alexandria Ford about body image. I’m pretty sure I’ve said this every week during our series on living in light of redemption, but let me just say, if you’re struggling with body image--solidarity! I’ve been there. In this episode, Alex helps us understand how the whole person matters to God, that he has created us in his image, and that he has created every aspect of our being with a purpose. This conversation really helped me understand that recognizing the importance of human embodiment is necessary in order to fully understand who God has created us to be, especially when it comes to challenging topics, such as body image. RESOURCES Toward a Theology of Human Embodiment by Gregg R. Allison Love Thy Body by Nancy Pearcy Body by Paula Gooder Dr. Alexandria Ford’s Website Scripture CONNECT WITH ALEX Website Facebook Instagram SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Genesis 1:27 Genesis 2:25 John 1:14 Luke 24 Matthew 14:13-21 Luke 8:40-56 1 Corinthians 15 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS • How do you view your body? • Have you found that your view of the body is distorted (such as a devaluing of the body or obsessing over the body)? • What does Scripture say about the body? • What encouragement do we have because of Christ? • What would it look like to have a view of your body that is aligned with Scripture? • What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? FULL SHOW NOTES SPONSORS FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I’m chatting with Jasmine Holmes about anger. As you’ll hear, anger is something that I personally wrestle with, and I walked away super encouraged by Jasmine’s transparency and the way in which she pointed me to Jesus. So you’ll know her a little better, Jasmine Holmes is a wife, mom, and speaker. She and her husband, Phillip, have two sons, and they are members of Redeemer Church in Jackson, Mississippi. Learn more at jasminelholmes.com. You can also follow her on Facebook and Twitter. RESOURCES Being in the Word Changes that Heal by Henry Cloud Anger by David Powlison Good and Angry by David Powlison Community CONNECT WITH JASMINE Website Facebook Twitter SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Ephesians 4:26 James 1:19 David in the Psalms Matthew 21:12-13 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS • What does anger look like in your life? • What do you see as the root of your anger? • How does the gospel redeem our anger? • What does the Bible have to say about anger? • What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? FULL SHOW NOTES SPONSORS FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I’m chatting with my friends Laura Wifler and Emily Jensen about perfectionism. If you know Laura and Emily of the Risen Motherhood podcast, it’s no surprise that this conversation really helped me apply the realities of the gospel to my performance-oriented, perfectionistic self. So you’ll know them a little better, Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler are the co-founders of the Risen Motherhood ministry, and co-hosts of the weekly podcast. As sisters-in-law, Emily and Laura both live in central Iowa with their families. Their first co-written book, Risen Motherhood, releases September 3rd and is available anywhere books are sold and we highly recommend checking it out! RESOURCES Gospel Fluency by Jeff Vanderstelt A Gospel Primer by Milton Vincent Risen Motherhood by Emily Jensen & Laura Wifler Church Series CONNECT WITH RISEN MOTHERHOOD Website Facebook Instagram SCRIPTURE REFERENCES 1 Peter 2:22 1 Peter 1:19-25 Jude 1:24 1 Corinthians 2 Psalms 127 Matthew 5 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS • What are some areas in your life where you don’t feel like you are enough? • Read 1 Peter 1:15-25. What do we learn about Jesus from this passage? • How does the gospel redeem our perfectionism? • Discuss the four parts of the gospel: Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Consummation. • What are some areas you could grow in your ability to connect the gospel to the everyday moments in which you find yourself wanting to perform? • What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? FULL SHOW NOTES SPONSORS FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, we're chatting with Ruth Chou Simons about freedom from a self-focused life. The heart of what we discuss is how gazing at the beauty of the gospel draws our eyes to Christ, enabling us to walk in the freedom of self-forgetfulness. So you’ll know her a little better, Ruth Chou Simons is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and speaker. She shares her journey of God’s grace intersecting daily life with word and paintbrush through GraceLaced.com and on Instagram. Ruth and her husband, Troy, are grateful parents to six boys—their greatest adventure. And, she’s also the author of Beholding and Becoming: The Art of Everyday Worship, as well as GraceLaced, which won a 2018 Christian Book Award. RESOURCES Beholding and Becoming by Ruth Chou Simons Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness by Tim Keller How to Worship Jesus Christ by Joseph S. Carroll The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer The Expulsive Power of a New Affection by Thomas Chalmers CONNECT WITH RUTH Website Facebook Instagram SCRIPTURE REFERENCES 2 Corinthians 3:18 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS • What does it mean to behold? • What do you find yourself beholding on a daily basis? • What does it look like when you are being self-focused? • How can fixing your eyes on God shift your perspective? • How does beholding God change the mundane moments of life? • What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? FULL SHOW NOTES SPONSORS FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, we’re talking about anxiety and depression. I asked my friends Hope Blanton and Christine Gordon to join me because Hope is a trained counselor and Christine has formal theological training. Together, they write At His Feet Bible studies, which I cannot recommend highly enough, and all that said, you might be surprised to learn that both of them actually have and still wrestle with either anxiety or depression. Hope A. Blanton is wife to Ray and mother of three. She earned her master's in clinical social work at Temple University. Currently she works as a counselor in San Antonio. She loves good food, making people laugh, and being outside. And Christine B. Gordon, MATS, is wife to Michael and mother of three. She earned her Master of Arts in Theological Studies at Covenant Seminary. She currently lives in St. Louis where she works as the intake coordinator for a counseling center. She loves to walk, make music with other people, and share bad puns with her family. RESOURCES Not the Way It's Supposed to Be by Cornelius Plantinga Jr. Affliction by Edith Schaeffer Book of Job Running Scared: Fear, Worry, and the God of Rest by Ed Welch CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE & HOPE Website Facebook Instagram SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Luke 5 2 Corinthians 12:7-9 2 Corinthians 4:7-9 Job Isaiah 25 Revelation 21 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What is the difference between anxiety and depression? Have you experienced anxiety and/or depression in your life and what did that look like? How have you seen the gospel impact the day to day hardships in your life? What does it look like to be present in the lives of others? How can you walk in surrender and open confession with your community? What is the hope we have to look forward to? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? Find all of the links & related resources from the show here. SPONSORSHIP DETAILS FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Website | Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, we’re continuing our ten-part series living in light of redemption. Today we're chatting with Abigail Dodds about comparison and we're willing to bet her take on it will leave you with a lot to chew on. Abigail is a wife, mother of five, and graduate student at Bethlehem College and Seminary. She’s a regular contributor to Desiring God and the author of (A)Typical Woman: Free, Whole, and Called in Christ (2019). RESOURCES Word search on Blue Letter Bible (compare, envy, bitteress, imitate) The Chronicles of Narnia Killjoys Seven Deadly Sins Small Talks What to do with Unmet Expectations episode ADVICE YOU’D GIVE 25-YEAR-OLD ABIGAIL Don’t be afraid of submission. There are no perfect human authorities. CONNECT WITH ABIGAIL Website Facebook Instagram SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Psalm 40 Psalm 89:6 Isaiah 40 2 Corinthians 3 1 Corinthians 11:1 Hebrews 4:13 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Name some ways you’ve seen comparison lead to pride or envy in everyday life. How can you encourage a friend in this area with the hope of the gospel? How can comparison lead us to God? What would it look like to “imitate principles, not methods?” If you find you are comparing yourself to others, how can you rightly orient your mind? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? Find all of the links & related resources from the show here. SPONSORSHIP DETAILS FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Website | Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

In this episode of the Journeywomen podcast Hunter talks with Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth about how the little pieces of our story nestle themselves in the context of the greater story of redemption. Nancy 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. Her love for Christ and His Word is infectious, and permeates her outreach. Her books have sold more than three million copies and are reaching the hearts of women around the world. RESOURCES You Can Trust God to Write Your Story by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth & Robert Wolgemuth Commentary on Ruth by John Piper The book of Ruth Book of Ruth on Revive Our Hearts Story of Redemption Bible The Jesus Storybook Bible CONNECT WITH NANCY Revive Our Hearts True Woman SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Ruth Isaiah 40 2 Corinthians 12:9-11 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 Psalm 42:11 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? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE SPONSORSHIP DETAILS FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Website | Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

Today I’m chatting with Trillia Newbell on the mission of the church. We talked about everything from how we see the ancient church fulfilling the mission they were given by Jesus to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to observe all that Jesus commanded, to how we are united with them in that very same mission today. We pray this episode aids your understanding of what we have been called to as Christ followers, to go into the world by the power of the Spirit with the goal of making disciples by proclaiming the gospel for the glory of God and for the good of the world. RESOURCES 9 Marks ADVICE YOU’D GIVE 25-YEAR-OLD TRILLIA Life is hard. God is faithful. CONNECT WITH TRILLIA Website Facebook Instagram SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Matthew 28:19-20 Acts Ephesians DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What is the mission of the Church? Where do you see that in Scripture? How does the gospel empower us to accomplish that mission? How are you accomplishing this mission within the context of community? Are there things hindering you as you seek to live out the mission of the Church within the context of community? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? What is your biggest takeaway from this series on the Church? Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE SPONSORSHIP DETAILS FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Website | Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I chatted with Elizabeth Woodson about unity in the church. So you’ll know her a little better, Elizabeth is a passionate Bible teacher whose deepest desire is to know Christ and to make Him known! Engaging both the heart and mind, she loves to teach the truth of Scripture, empowering believers to experience abundant life with Jesus! On most days you can find her hanging out at The Village Church, where she has the joy to work as the Institute Associate Minister doing what she loves – writing, teaching, and developing leaders. Elizabeth is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary with a Masters in Christian Education, and formerly served as the Single Life Ministry Coordinator at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship under the leadership of Senior Pastor, Dr. Tony Evans. ELIZABETH’S RESOURCES Horizontal Jesus by Tony Evans Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer ELIZABETH’S SIMPLE JOYS Friends and family Good food - Pecan Lodge Music CONNECT WITH ELIZABETH Website Instagram SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Acts 2:42-47 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What is the big story of the Bible? What gets in the way of our ability to reflect God’s glory? How would your life look different if you loved people as God has loved you? What does the gospel look like on display in the midst of community and conflict? How has God used community in your own life to draw you closer to himself? How have you seen God’s image reflected in those around you? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE SPONSORSHIP DETAILS Marriage After God is led by Aaron and Jennifer Smith who have a new book out called Marriage After God! In their book Marriage After God they transparently share their journey from a marriage in crisis to a marriage built on Christ’s redemptive love. For 15% off your purchase at shop.marriageaftergod.com use the code JOURNEYWOMEN at checkout. You can find them on Instagram at @marriageaftergod. Prep Dish is a healthy subscription-based meal planning service. All you need to do is sign up, and you’ll receive an email every week with a grocery list and instructions for prepping meals ahead of time. For a free 2-week trial, go to PrepDish.com/journey. Westrock Coffee believes in people and the drive not only to survive but to live with dignity and achieve greatness. Find Westrock coffee on Amazon and other retails stores around the United States or go to westrockcoffee.com to learn more. FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Website | Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I’m chatting with Mary Willson about women’s roles in the church. We’re praying this conversation will serve as a catalyst to dig into the Word and to pursue further dialogue with women in your own local churches. Ultimately, our hope is that you’ll walk away encouraged to joyfully celebrate the importance God has placed on women’s roles in the body. MARY’S RESOURCES The Scripture Women and God by Kathleen Nielson Jesus, Justice, and Gender Roles by Kathy Keller His Testimonies, My Heritage: Women of Color on the Word of God by Kristie Anyabwile Biographies of Different Women MARY’S SIMPLE JOYS Time with her nieces and nephews Reading books that are compilations of letters Sleeping in DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Where do we see women exercising their design in the Scriptures? What is our God-given design as women? What does it look like to joyfully celebrate God’s good design for men and women in the context of the local church? How are you exercising your God-given gifts in the context of your local church? How can we love others when we hold differing views? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? SPONSORSHIP DETAILS FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Website | Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I’m chatting with Matt Lantz about serving the Body of Christ with our spiritual gifts. Matt gave us an overview of the purpose and function of each of the spiritual gifts and how we can go about identifying our gifts and use them to serve in our local churches. What’s the purpose of stewarding our gifts for the glory of God? Matt is a husband, father, and pastor who lives in Fort Worth, Texas with his wife and three children. He’s a graduate of TCU and Dallas Theological Seminary and has been working in full-time ministry since 2000 preparing the way for the Lord Jesus in the lives of men and women. Matt was the founding director of a discipleship program called the Forge at Pine Cove where he spent 12 years helping young men and women learn their identity and steward it well. He has recently moved on from the Forge and is now serving as the Recruitment and Development Pastor and the Associate Pastor of the West Campus at Christ Chapel Bible Church in Fort Worth, TX. MATT’S RESOURCES Talk to your church Serve Ask a mentor for their insight DEVELOPING AN IDENTITY STATEMENT “It’s less about crafting a cool sounding statement, than it is about understanding in humility who you are and how God designed you (Ephesians 2:10). The identity statement is essentially not a discovery of who you are as much as a declaration of what God has done in creating you. You cannot do that by yourself.” With the help of others, begin to determine these three elements of an identity statement: You are designed in this way… To work with these kinds of people… To accomplish this goal “An identity statement is a statement about design, who the design is for, and what the design is meant to accomplish specifically for the kingdom within the Body of Christ.” CONNECT WITH MATT Website Instagram Twitter DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What are spiritual gifts? What are the areas in your life that you are naturally good at that you find yourself using for your own purposes? How can knowing that help you see your spiritual gifts? What spiritual gifts do you see in the lives of those around you? What gifts have others seen in you over the course of your life as a Christian? What would it look like to grow in and develop your gifts for the glory of God? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? SPONSORSHIP DETAILS FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Website | Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I chatted with Kristie Anyabwile about what to do when church gets hard. We ran the gamut on what kind of stuff makes church difficult and why it’s important that we press in, even when it’s challenging. Kristie is a pastor's wife, mom, Bible teacher and author of His Testimonies, My Heritage: Women of Color on the Word of God, which will be released in September. She works with the Charles Simeon Trust as the Associate Director of Women's Workshops, helping to equip women Bible teachers. She joyfully supports her husband of 27 years, Thabiti, as he pastors Anacostia River Church in Washington, DC. KRISTIE’S RESOURCES What Is a Healthy Church Member? by Thabiti M. Anyabwile The Compelling Community: Where God's Power Makes a Church Attractive by Mark Dever Discipling: How to Help Others Follow Jesus by Mark Dever Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change by Paul David Tripp KRISTIE’S SIMPLE JOYS Earl Grey tea Snickers Cooking DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Use 3-5 words to describe your personal experience with church over your lifetime. What would it look like to engage in church while working through the things that can make church hard? How can you exhort and encourage those in your circle to engage in church when it is hard? How have you seen God’s provision for you through hard times? What role did the Church play? How have you seen God use your pain and hard times to minister to others? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? SPONSORSHIP DETAILS FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Website | Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I’m chatting with Dr. Michael Haykin about church history! Dr. Haykin is the chair and professor of Church History at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY and Director of the Andrew Fuller Center for Baptist Studies. DR.HAYKIN’S RESOURCES The Journal of Esther Edwards Burr, 1754-1757 Fierce Convictions: The Extraordinary Life of Hannah More by Karen Swallow Prior Susie: The Life and Legacy of Susannah Spurgeon by Ray Rhodes Reformation Women: Sixteenth-Century Figures Who Shaped Christianity's Rebirth by Rebecca VanDoodewaard Eight Women of Faith by Dr. Michael Haykin No Other Foundation: The Church Through Twenty Centuries by Jeremy C. Jackson Reformation Heritage Books for Children by Simonetta Carr Empowered: How God Shaped 11 Women's Lives by Catherine Parks DR.HAYKIN’S SIMPLE JOYS History, libraries, book stores Spending time with his wife Spending time with his adult children WOMEN TO LEARN ABOUT Esther Edwards Burr (1732-1758) Perpetua (Died 203) Monica mother of Augustine (332-387) Macrina (330-379) Julian of Norwich (1342-1416) Idelette Stordeur de Bure Calvin (1509-1549) Brilliana Harley (1598-1643) Anne Dutton (1692–1765) Anne Steele (1717–1778) Phillis Wheatley (1753-1784) Selina Hastings (1707-1791) Josephine Butler (1828-1906) Amy Carmichael (1867-1951) Elisabeth Elliot (1926-2015) Henrietta Mears (1890-1963) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Why is it important to value church history? What is something you learned regarding church history? Identify an area of life where learning about history changed your view of the present? How is your view of the gospel strengthened by history? How has your view of the church been challenged by this episode? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? SPONSORSHIP DETAILS FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Website | Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I’m chatting with Sandra McCracken about worshipping the Lord together in the context of corporate worship. We talk about what worship is, and what it isn’t, and ultimately, that it’s not about us. If you don’t know her, Sandra’s prolific contributions as a songwriter, modern-day hymn writer, and record producer has brought grace and clarity to her soulful, folk-gospel sound. Whether in a theater or in a chapel, she is a dynamic performer who blurs the lines of what church music sounds like, captivating and inviting audiences to sing along. While many of her songs like “We Will Feast In The House Of Zion” and “Thy Mercy My God” have settled into regular rotation in Christian worship services internationally, she has also had songs recorded by All Sons And Daughters, ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, Audrey Assad, A Rocha Compilation, Bifrost Arts, Caedmon’s Call and others. She is further a founding member of Indelible Grace Music and Rain For Roots (children’s music) and has been a guest writer for Art House America, She Reads Truth, The Gospel Coalition, Christianity Today, RELEVANT Magazine and more. SANDRA’S RESOURCES Desiring the Kingdom by James K.A. Smith A Royal “Waste” of Time by Marva Dawn For the Beauty of the Church by W. David O. Taylor SANDRA’S SIMPLE JOYS English tea with honey and milk Walk in the woods The ocean CONNECT WITH SANDRA Website Facebook Instagram DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What is hospitality in light of the gospel? What would it look like for you to be hospitable at church and in life? We all have days when we don’t feel like worshipping, particularly with other believers in the context of corporate worship. How do our emotions affect our worship? How does the gospel unite us and enable us to worship together despite varying preferences? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? SPONSORSHIP DETAILS FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Website | Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I’m chatting with Dr. Mark Dever about finding a healthy church. So you’ll know him a little better, Dr. Mark has served as the senior pastor of CHBC (Capitol Hill Baptist Church) since 1994 and as president of 9Marks (a ministry to churches and church leaders) since its founding in 1998. He’s married to Connie and they have two adult children, both married, and one grandchild. Dr. Mark has authored a number of books, including 9 Marks of a Healthy Church. Whether you’re on the hunt for a church or if you’re already involved somewhere, we think you’ll walk away from this conversation with Mark encouraged to follow Jesus with his people for his glory. MARK’S RESOURCES 9Marks Church Search Nine Marks of a Healthy Church The Church: The Gospel Made Visible Morning and Evening by Charles Spurgeon The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers & Devotions The Christian Ministry by Charles Bridges MARK’S SIMPLE JOYS Wife Kids and grandkids Reading history People Architecture SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Galatians 5 John 13:34-35 Hebrews 10:19-25 Hebrews 12 1 Corinthians 11:28 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What are the elements of a healthy church? Why is it important to exercise community within the context of a local church? What is the difference between a healthy and unhealthy church? What is the gospel and what does that look like presented in the local church? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? SPONSORSHIP DETAILS FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Website | Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I’m chatting with Susan Hunt about the local church! One of our mutual friends rightly stated that Susan bleeds ecclesiology, or the theology of the church. After talking with her, I couldn’t agree more. She said, “I can barely speak the word ‘church’ without weeping in wonder at the very idea! The Body of Christ, the Bride of Christ, the family of God! The church is the people of God in all times and in all places! We’re those who were chosen in Christ in eternity past! We’re being redeemed, adopted, and sanctified in him! The church is those who are indwelt by God’s Holy Spirit! Think of that! The very Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead! We’re the ones with the potential to make Jesus known! To reflect the glory of God in a dark, broken world! So, the church is the people who have been entrusted with the living Word of the living God.” SUSAN’S RESOURCES The Bible Consider the historic creeds (like Westminster Confession of Faith and the Heidelberg Catechism) Discover a biblical perspective of our womanhood and God’s calling for us as women in our church Find a small group of women to dig into the Word with other women SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Ephesians 4:11 1 Peter 2:9 Numbers 2:2 Acts 2 Hebrews 10:22 Philippians 3 John 17 - Jesus’ prayer Psalm 92 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What is the local church? What is the purpose of the local church? How were you uniquely designed to be a part of the local church? What are some of the joys and hardships of being involved in the local church? How have you been shaped by covenant community? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? SPONSORSHIP DETAILS FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Website | Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

Today I’m chatting with Gloria Furman on the global Church. So you’ll know her a little better, Gloria (MACE, Dallas Theological Seminary) is a wife, mother of four, cross-cultural worker, editor, and writer. In 2008 her family moved to the Middle East to plant Redeemer Church of Dubai where her husband, Dave, serves as the pastor. Gloria’s one of those women who oozes Scripture when she speaks. Throughout our friendship, many of the nuggets of wisdom she’s shared with me have really helped to reorient my thinking towards eternity. GLORIA’S RESOURCES The Temple and the Church’s Mission by G.K. Beale Operation World Window on the World (for kids) The Church: The Gospel Made Visible by Mark Dever Evangelism as Exiles by Elliot Clark Joyfully Spreading the Word ADVICE YOU’D GIVE 25-YEAR-OLD GLORIA God’s faithfulness in the past is a model and a promise for his faithfulness in the future, but he is too creative to do the same thing the same way twice. So no matter what comes it is God who does not change. There is no more steadying truth than looking at the unchanging character of God. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Ephesians 5 Acts 2 Lamentations 3:22 Exodus 19 Ephesians 2:10 2 Corinthians 5:17 Hebrews John 10 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What is the definition of the local church and the global Church? What makes the Church unique from other institutions? (Matthew 16:17-19) How does the gospel unite us as the Church? What would be different about your life if you had a Scripture-based imagination? What could you do to orient your mind to see the world as God does? How has God uniquely designed you and currently situated you to engage in the global Church? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? CONNECT WITH GLORIA Website Instagram Twitter SPONSORSHIP DETAILS FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Website | Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen I’m chatting with my very own Brooks Beless! If this is your first episode and you have no idea who that is, Brooks is my husband of seven years as of today! Today we answered questions you submitted on Instagram about our love story, our family, and upcoming plans for Journeywomen since this is our very last episode before my maternity leave! Episode 74 on the Will of God with Jen Wilkin Episode 65 on Same Sex Attraction, Identity, and the Christian with Jackie Hill Perry Episode 34 on Spiritual Disciplines with Brad Evangelista Episode 61 on Growing in Godliness with Nana Dolce CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy by Eric Metaxas Martin Luther: The Man Who Rediscovered God and Changed the World by Eric Metaxas A gift toward his hobby Time away with guy friends RESOURCES Episode 55 on Loving Our Dads Well with Jerad Lopes You Need A Budget BROOK’S SIMPLE JOYS When his daughters greet him getting home from work Well balanced budget Time with guys SPONSORSHIP DETAILS FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Website | Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast I’m chatting with Betsy Gómez about remembering. We talked about everything from why it’s important for us to practice the discipline of remembrance to how actually doing so impacts our everyday lives. We really hope you’ll find this conversation helpful as you remember, reflect upon, and rejoice in the reality of the gospel as you look back on your year. So you’ll know her a little better, Betsy has a passion to help others savor the gospel. She manages the blogs and supervises media for Aviva Nuestros Corazones, the Revive Our Hearts Hispanic outreach. She’s pursuing a master’s degree in Ministry to Women at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Betsy, her husband, Moisés, and their two sons, Josué and Samuel are soon transitioning to Irving, Texas; where Moises will serve as a Pastor. BETSY’S RESOURCES Meditating, memorizing, journaling to remember truths The Advent calendar with the Jesus Storybook Bible New Morning Mercies for a daily gospel reminder Revive our Hearts podcast BETSY’S SIMPLE JOYS Traveling with her family Movie nights with hot cocoa and warm bread Teaching and writing SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Deuteronomy 4:9 Genesis 8:1 Numbers 16:30 Psalm 77:11 Psalm 103 Luke 22:19 1 Corinthians 11 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS When are you most prone to experience spiritual forgetfulness? How can you practice the discipline of remembrance (daily, weekly, and seasonally)? How can your local church help you remember the gospel? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? CONNECT WITH BETSY Website Facebook Instagram Twitter SPONSORSHIP DETAILS FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Website | Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I brought back my friend Amy Waters to discuss navigating the holidays when it just feels hard! We covered it all, from unmet holiday expectations to weightier stuff, like gathering together after the loss of a loved one. Amy offers us lots of tips from her perspective as a counselor, and of course, she points us to the hope we have in Jesus as we’re in the thick of the holiday season. So you’ll know her a little better, Amy is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Women’s Bible Study leader, disciple maker, and self-proclaimed theology junkie. Amy spent nearly 10 years on staff at Pine Cove as a Conference Director and it was there that God gave her a passion for ministering to women and families. She earned a Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2011 and is currently counseling at the Alethia Counseling Center in Tyler, TX. I cannot wait for you to hear from Amy today! AMY’S RESOURCES Counseling Treasuring God in our Traditions by Noel Piper (free PDF!) Talk through your expectations with a trusted friend AMY’S SIMPLE JOYS Pie Breakfast at Thanksgiving Cup of coffee with her mom and sisters for “happy time” at Christmas Cooking CONNECT WITH AMY Website Instagram Twitter SCRIPTURE REFERENCES 1 Peter 1:13 Romans 8:32 Jeremiah 15 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Do you anticipate anything being difficult this holiday season? If so, what? What are the scripts you desire to change? What is this holiday actually about? How can we glorify God as we go about this holiday season? Where can you see the hand of God in your holidays already? Pray and ask him to give you eyes to see him working in and through the coming weeks. SPONSORSHIP DETAILS FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Website | Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I’m chatting with Mary Mohler about gratitude and hospitality. We talk about everything from where we see hospitality modeled in the Bible to how the gospel actually enables us to be grateful and hospitable no matter what circumstances we find ourselves in. As a veteran hostess, Mary shared some helpful, practical tips for opening our homes, as well as encouragement for those of us who feel a little more burdened as opposed to grateful when it comes to hosting and serving this time of year. We really hope this conversation encourages you to welcome others in as Christ has welcomed us. I think you’ll find Mary as delightful as I did. So you’ll know her a little better, she serves in ministry as the president’s wife at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. She is also the founder and director of Seminary Wives Institute, an academic program for student wives started 20 years ago at Southern Seminary. She has been married to Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr. for 35 years. MARY’S RESOURCES Growing in Gratitude by Mary Mohler A Life That Says Welcome by Karen Ehman The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria Butterfield SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Colossians 2:6-7 Colossians 3:1 James 1 Luke 11:28 1 Peter 4:9 MARY’S SIMPLE JOYS Playing with her grandsons Planning in her paper planner Fountain diet coke DISCUSSION QUESTIONS How does the gospel allow you to be grateful in this season? What is hospitality? How is it modeled in the gospel? How can you practice hospitality? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? SPONSORSHIP DETAILS

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I’m chatting with Amanda Bible Williams of She Reads Truth about all things Advent! We talked about everything from what Advent is, to what it means for us personally. So you’ll know her a little better, Amanda Bible Williams likes words and books more than just about anything. As Chief Content Officer of She Reads Truth, Amanda spends her days happily rearranging sentences and explaining that her maiden name really is Bible. I can’t wait for you guys to hear from her today! DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What has been your experience with Advent? How does Advent prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ? How can your practice Advent this year? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? AMANDA’S RESOURCES She Reads Truth Advent Books The Advent of the Lamb of God by Russ Ramsey Advent Table Cards AMANDA’S SIMPLE JOYS Sunrises Sleep Toby, her son CONNECT WITH AMANDA Facebook Instagram Twitter SPONSORSHIP DETAILS FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Website | Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I’m chatting with Catherine Parks about authentic friendships. We talked about everything from the role of confession, repentance, and prayer in our friendships to how the gospel actually restores our relationships with one another when we’ve wronged or been wrong. Since my conversation with Catherine, I’ve found myself encouraged to walk in authenticity in my own relationships for the building up of the church and ultimately, for the glory of God. I hope you’re encouraged to that end as you listen as well! So you’ll know our guest a little better, Catherine Parks is a writer and Bible teacher who loves to help women build friendships around Scripture and prayer. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Genesis 2-3 Colossians 3 Psalm 51 Romans 2:4 1 John 1 Psalm 42 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What is the goal of Christian friendship? How does the gospel restore your relationship with God and with others? How can confession, repentance, and prayer impact your friendships? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? CATHERINE’S RESOURCES Repentance: A Daring Call to Real Surrender by C. John Miller The Doctrine of Repentance by Thomas Watson Psalms by Sandra McCracken The body of Christ CATHERINE’S SIMPLE JOYS Biographies of heroes of the faith I Love Lucy Chai lattes OTHER RESOURCES Real: The Surprising Secret to Deeper Relationships by Catherine Parks CONNECT WITH CATHERINE Website Facebook Instagram Twitter SPONSORSHIP DETAILS FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Website | Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

Hey ya’ll! Welcome to an extra, bonus episode of the Journeywomen podcast! If you’re new here, it isn’t our custom to release bonus episodes, but there’s an important contribution to our conversation from episode 75 with Lauren Weir that we didn’t have time to cover in our traditional one-hour episode. If you haven’t listened to the full episode yet, you’ll want to go back and do that now! We hope this little bonus is helpful as you continue to prayerfully process the topic of asking intentional questions throughout the week! And if you want to do that with other women listening this podcast, you can find us all over on Instagram or Facebook @journeywomenpodcast. LAUREN’S RESOURCES Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands by Paul Tripp X Ray Questions by David Powlison How to Study the Bible PDF by Words Worth Noting (free!) CONNECT WITH LAUREN Website Instagram FOR MORE EPISODES OF JOURNEYWOMEN: SUBSCRIBE Subscribe on iOS, go to the iTunes page and subscribe to the Journeywomen Podcast. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and select your podcast app. You may need to copy the link into your favorite podcast app (like Overcast or Stitcher). WRITE A REVIEW Writing a review on iTunes will help other women on their journeys to glorify God find and utilize the podcast as a resource. FOLLOW JOURNEYWOMEN Like/follow Journeywomen on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for the latest updates. *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I’m chatting with Lauren Weir on the topic of asking intentional questions. Y’all know that question-asking is one of my favorite topics, and let me be the first to say that Lauren absolutely knocked it out of the park. We talked about everything from how we can ask intentional questions in our study of the Word to how we can use intentional questions to know and love one another better. I really believe this conversation will help you in your endeavor to know and love others with the hope of loving them, enjoying them, and leading them to Jesus. So you’ll know her a little better, Lauren is a wife and mother and lover of Jesus with a heart that beats to communicate the goodness and glory of God. Her love for God's Word and discipleship led her to pursue a Master of Biblical Counseling degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. She is the owner of Words Worth Noting, a ministry dedicated to providing resources and cultivating life through the beauty of Scripture. Lauren loves counseling, writing, creating, and discipling as much as she loves getting to spend a whole lot of time with her little girl. I genuinely hope this conversation encourages you to continue growing the skill of asking intentional questions, not only of others, but of yourself and most importantly, in your study of God’s Word. LAUREN’S RESOURCES Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands by Paul Tripp X Ray Questions by David Powlison How to Study the Bible PDF by Words Worth Noting (free!) LAUREN’S SIMPLE JOYS Her daughter Her writer’s group Friends to spend time with day to day DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Who do you know that is great at asking intentional questions? How can you ask intentional questions in your study of the Word? How can you ask intentional questions to yourself? To a friend? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Genesis 3 Luke 6:45 Hebrews 10 Matthew 6 John 6 CONNECT WITH LAUREN Website Instagram SPONSORSHIP DETAILS FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Website | Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast I’m chatting with Jen Wilkin on the topic of knowing the will of God, one of the most requested topics we’ve received to date! If for some reason you aren’t familiar with Jen Wilkin, she’s a speaker, writer, and teacher of women’s Bible studies. During her seventeen years of teaching, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts. Jen and her family are members of the Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas. Her latest book, which we will be discussing today, is In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character. I genuinely hope this conversation encourages you to press into the Word and to seek to embody live out who God wants us to be as his followers. JEN’S RESOURCES The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer The Attributes of God by Arthur Pink The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges Knowing Faith Podcast - Episode 17: Theology 101 JEN’S SIMPLE JOYS Her pugs Fountain pens Jeni’s ice cream OTHER RESOURCES Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin None Like Him by Jen Wilkin In His Image by Jen Wilkin DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Has there been a time in your life recently that you wanted to know God’s will? How does the gospel help us understand God’s will for our lives? What Godly characteristics can you develop in your life in this season? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? CONNECT WITH JEN Website Facebook Instagram Twitter SPONSORSHIP DETAILS FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Website | Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I’m chatting with Sarah Walton on the topic of hope when it hurts. We talked about everything from Sarah’s own experience with suffering to how we can remind ourselves of the gospel, even in the midst of our pain. All throughout our conversation, she shared how the gospel speaks into all areas of our lives and gives hope to our suffering. So you’ll know her a little better, Sarah is a stay-at-home mom with four kids under the age of 11. She also authored a book along with Kristen Wetherell from episode 67 called Hope When It Hurts: Biblical Reflections to Help You Grasp God’s Purpose in Your Suffering. You can follow her blog at Set Apart: Hope on the Road Less Traveled and find some of her writing at Desiring God, Revive Our Hearts, and Unlocking the Bible. SARAH’S RESOURCES John Piper’s Sermon Series through Job Beside Still Waters by Charles Spurgeon Morning and Evening by Charles Spurgeon The Crook in the Lot by Thomas Boston and Jason Roth Behind a Frowning Providence by John Murray SARAH’S SIMPLE JOYS Time alone in the morning Deep conversations and then moments later laughing hysterically When her kids play together OTHER RESOURCES Hope When It Hurts by Kristen Wetherell and Sarah Walton Episode 67 on Glory with Kristen Wetherell CONNECT WITH SARAH Website Facebook Instagram Twitter DISCUSSION QUESTIONS How has pain and suffering shaped your view of God? How can you practice remembering the Gospel in the midst of your pain? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? SPONSORSHIP DETAILS FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Website | Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I’m chatting with Elyse Fitzpatrick on the topic of being a student of the Bible. We talked about everything from what Elyse would tell her 20-or-30-year-old self about Bible study to what has sustained her study of the Bible for forty plus years. You should know that Elyse is a hero of mine who I found out about from my very own mentors. So you’ll know her a little better, Elyse holds a certificate in biblical counseling from CCEF and an M.A. in Biblical Counseling from Trinity Theological Seminary. She has authored 23 books on daily living and the Christian life. Elyse loves to proclaim the good news of the gospel: That Jesus, the Second Person of the Trinity, perfectly obeyed all the Law in our place, suffered in isolation and agony as punishment for our sin, died, and then rose again, all for our justification. A frequent speaker at women’s conferences, she has been married for over 40 years and has three adult children and six really adorable grandchildren. I genuinely hope this conversation with Elyse encourages you to get into the Word in whatever way you can, no matter what season you find yourself in today. ELYSE’S RESOURCES Idols of the Heart with Elyse Fitzpatrick [Join the conference in person or purchase a streaming license for individuals, home groups, and churches. The conference can replay until December 31, 2018.] ESV Study Bible or ESV Gospel Transformation Bible Read Scripture and get together with friends to talk about it ELYSE’S SIMPLE JOYS Breakfast in bed Trader Joe’s steel cut oatmeal Water OTHER RESOURCES Front Porch with the Fitzes Podcast CONNECT WITH ELYSE Website Facebook Instagram Twitter DISCUSSION QUESTIONS How can studying God’s Word change your day to day life? How would you like to grow in this area? What challenges do you currently face to studying your Bible? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Website | Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I’m chatting with Amy Gannett about why women need theology! We talked about everything from what theology is to how growing in it enhances our understanding of the gospel. I can almost guarantee that y’all will want to be besties with Amy after you finish listening to our conversation! So you’ll know her a little better, Amy Gannett is a Bible teacher and writer with a passion for good theology and exegetical Bible study. She got her B.A. in Biblical Exposition and Biblical Studies from Moody Bible Institute and my Masters of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. She teaches a digital Bible study through her website and creates theology training tools for kids through Tiny Theologians. Amy and her husband, Austin, are currently church planters in eastern North Carolina. AMY’S RESOURCES BibleHub None Like Him by Jen Wilkin Liturgy of the Ordinary by Tish Harrison Warren AMY’S SIMPLE JOYS Walking her golden retriever Sunday night traditions Baking sourdough OTHER RESOURCES Tiny Theologians Amy Gannett’s Digital and Print Studies DISCUSSION QUESTIONS • How do you define theology? • How does theology affect your daily life? • What can you do to deepen your understanding of who God is? • What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? CONNECT WITH AMY Website Facebook Instagram Twitter FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Website | Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I’m chatting with Nancy Guthrie about the new heavens and the new earth! If you have ever wondered how the Bible’s story has always been headed towards glory and how that reality impacts our everyday, Nancy and I talk about that for the entire episode. Y’all, Nancy is one of my modern-day heroes. So you’ll know her a little better, she teaches the Bible through numerous Bible study books, at her home church, Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Franklin, Tennessee, as well as at conferences around the country and internationally. She offers companionship and biblical insight to the grieving through Respite Retreats that she and her husband, David, host for couples who have faced the death of child through the GriefShare video series, and through books such as Holding on to Hope and Hearing Jesus Speak into Your Sorrow. Her newest book, Even Better Than Eden: Nine Ways the Bible’s Story Changes Everything About Your Story released last month! She is also the host of the Help Me Teach the Bible podcast at The Gospel Coalition, which, by the way, is my favorite. NANCY’S RESOURCES GK Beale Layne Tipton professor at Westminster J.V. Fesko Westminster, CA Saturating yourself in understanding the big story of the Bible According to Plan by Graeme Goldsworthy Goldsworthy Trilogy Geerhardus Vos’ Biblical Theology Jesus On Every Page by David Murray Far As The Curse Is Found by Michael Williams OTHER RESOURCES Respite Retreat with Nancy Guthrie NANCY’S SIMPLE JOYS Walking in the park by her house Spending time with her family Biblical Theology and tracing themes through the Bible Infiltrating Women’s Bible study with Biblical theology OTHER RESOURCES Respite Retreat with Nancy Guthrie CONNECT WITH NANCY Website Facebook Instagram Twitter DISCUSSION QUESTIONS • How does understanding the new heavens and new earth change your today? • What are some ways you are viewing the new heavens and new earth inaccurately? • What excites you about the new heavens and the new earth? • What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? SPONSORSHIP DETAILS FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Website | Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I’m chatting with Hannah Anderson on the topic of humility. We talked about everything from what humility is to how Jesus embodied humility here on this earth. Here is a quote from her book, Humble Roots, “Before we can even begin to answer our call to come to him, Jesus comes to us. Because we could never sufficiently humble ourselves, Jesus humbles himself, and by doing so, he became both the model and the means of our own humility. Through his life, death, and resurrection, Jesus shows us our true identity as people dependent on God for life. And through his life, death, and resurrection, he imparts this humble life to us once again.” Hannah and I flesh this out in a real practical way in today’s conversation. So you’ll know her a little better, Hannah lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia where she spends her days working with her husband in rural ministry, writing, and caring for their family. As a writer and co-host of the weekly podcast, Persuasion, she enjoys exploring how the gospel informs and transforms how we think about current events and popular trends. Her books Made for More and Humble Roots unpack the question of our identity and purpose as women destined to reflect God's glory to the world around us. She also has a new book coming out on October 2 called All That’s Good: Recovering the Lost Art of Discernment. HANNAH’S RESOURCES Humility by Andrew Murray The Freedom of Self Forgetfulness by Timothy Keller Humility: Wellspring of Virtue by Dietrich von Hildebrand Learning dependence in community HANNAH’S SIMPLE JOYS Snacks for dinner Thrift shopping Her cat CONNECT WITH HANNAH Website Facebook Instagram Twitter DISCUSSION QUESTIONS • How would you define humility? How have you seen it exemplified by others? • How does Christ embody humility? • How does understanding the Gospel change how you view yourself? • What are some ways you are viewing yourself inaccurately? • What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Website | Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I’m chatting with Jill Atogwe on the topic of submission. We talked about everything from submitting to the Lord, to how doing so actually enables us to joyfully submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Here’s what Jill said about doing that, “Submission is an ugly word in the culture. People don’t want to say it, people certainly don’t want to do it, but we are all created equal. It’s not to say that anyone is less-than. We are all created equal in the image of God, and yet, we willing choose to submit to one another out of love for Christ and each other.” So you’ll know her a little better, Jill is the woman behind the lifestyle blog Gold & Graphite and her goal is to make her life beautiful and glorify God with everything he has entrusted to her. She has been married to her husband Oshiomogho, for 7 years and she is mama to her 3.5 year old son, Oshiolema, and her nearly-2-year-old daughter, Keogena. I can’t wait for you to hear from her today! JILL’S RESOURCES The Bible Seek counseling from relationships you admire Love and Respect by Dr. Emmerson Eggerichs JILL’S SIMPLE JOYS Coffee Creamer Her Siblings Painting CONNECT WITH JILL Website Facebook Instagram Twitter FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Website | Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I’m chatting with Kristen Wetherell about the glory of God! We talked about everything from how God’s glory actually drives the storyline of Scripture, to what it looks like for us to live for God’s glory and not our own. So you’ll know her a little better, Kristen is a writer, Bible teacher, and the content manager of Unlocking the Bible. She is the co-author of Hope When It Hurts: Biblical Reflections to Help You Grasp God’s Purpose in Your Suffering and writes at her website, The Gospel Coalition and Revive Our Hearts. She and her husband, Brad, are members of The Orchard in Itasca, Illinois. They have one nine-month-old daughter. KRISTEN’S RESOURCES Anything by John Piper Humility by C.J. Mahaney The Holiness of God by R.C. Sproul KRISTEN’S SIMPLE JOYS Lazy afternoon with her husband and daughter Excellent dining experience Hot coffee first thing in the morning OTHER RESOURCES Hope When It Hurts by Kristen Wetherell and Sarah Walton Kristen Wetherell’s Writing on The Gospel Coalition Kristen Wetherell’s Writing on Unlocking the Bible CONNECT WITH KRISTEN Website Facebook Instagram Twitter SPONSORSHIP DETAILS FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Website | Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I’m doing something I’ve never done in the history of Journeywomen. I’m chatting with two guests at once! Today we have the pleasure of hearing from Holly Mackle and Caroline Saunders on the topic of humor and the gospel! Y'all, there are some episodes of Journeywomen that stand out to me, simply because they feel like a pep talk from your high school soccer coach before a big game, or something along those lines. This episode is one that really struck my heart in ways that I hope I’ll remember for a really long time. We talk about everything from the Biblical backing for humor and how it relates to the gospel. So you’ll know them a little better, Holly is the curator for the mom humor collaboration entitled Same Here, Sisterfriend which Caroline also contributed to. They’re both hilarious and I can assure you that you’ll want to be best friends by the end of this conversation. HOLLY’S RESOURCES Invite a couple of friends for a girl’s night (prep yourself with some pre jokes) Definitely Keep Insulting Your Kids With Sarcasm. Great Idea. by Jen Wilkin Laughing Faith Bible Study by Caroline Saunders CAROLINE’S RESOURCES Pay attention to people with the intention to delight in unique tendencies HOLLY’S SIMPLE JOYS When her kids try to use big words Pulling Weeds Drinking Hot Tea (Irish Breakfast) CAROLINE’S SIMPLE JOYS Sonic Happy Hour Singing the Greatest Showman with her kids Voxer OTHER RESOURCES Same Here, Sisterfriend: Mostly True Tales of Misadventures in Motherhood curated by Holly Mackle Episode 45 on Rest with Abigail Dodds CONNECT WITH HOLLY Website Facebook Instagram CONNECT WITH CAROLINE Website Facebook Instagram Twitter SPONSORSHIP DETAILS FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Website | Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I’m chatting with Jackie Hill Perry about same-sex attraction, identity, and the Christian life. We talked about everything from how we can engage people in a homosexual lifestyle with the gospel to how our identity as believers is literally transformed by the gospel. I think my favorite part of this conversation may have been when Jackie and I got real about what it’s like to study the Word and grow in our theology as mamas to little, tiny people. Overall, our conversation is just rich with gospel-centered encouragement. I’m telling you guys, Jackie brought the heat! So you’ll know her a little better, Jackie Hill Perry is a writer, poet, and artist whose work has been featured in places like the Washington Times, The 700 Club, Desiring God, The Gospel Coalition, and many others. Since becoming a Christian in 2008, she has been compelled to use her speaking and teaching gifts to share the light of the gospel of God as authentically as she can. It totally shines through in this conversation. JACKIE’S RESOURCES The Book of Romans The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert by Rosaria Champagne Butterfield Is God Anti-Gay? by Sam Allberry What Does the Bible Really Teach About Homosexuality? By Kevin DeYoung JACKIE’S SIMPLE JOYS Food Network Cold Brew Coffee Documentaries (most recently God Grew Tired of Us) OTHER RESOURCES Gay Girl, Good God: The Story of Who I Was, and Who God Has Always Been by Jackie Hill Perry Episode 28 on A Foundation for Understanding Sexuality with Chris Legg CONNECT WITH JACKIE Website Facebook Instagram Twitter SPONSORSHIP DETAILS FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Website | Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I’m chatting with Stacy Reaoch about something we all desire but struggle with on the daily - contentment! We talked about everything from why and how we struggle with contentment to how God’s promises bring satisfaction even in the midst of the most difficult circumstances. So you’ll know her a little better, Stacy is a pastor’s wife and mother of four. She and her husband, Ben, serve at Three Rivers Grace Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is the author of a helpful little book called Wilderness Wanderings: Finding Contentment in the Desert Times of Life. I can’t wait for you to hear from her today. STACY’S RESOURCES Keep a Quiet Heart by Elisabeth Elliot Contentment by Lydia Brownback Choosing Gratitude by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth STACY’S SIMPLE JOYS Date Nights Laughing with Her Kids Driving Alone with Music Blaring OTHER RESOURCES Wilderness Wanderings: Finding Contentment in the Desert Times of Life by Stacy Reaoch CONNECT WITH STACY Website Facebook Instagram Twitter FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Website | Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I’m chatting with Quina Aragon about maintaining a heart for ministry. We talked about everything from our own fears in ministry to how the gospel encourages us in the ministry the Lord has set before us. So you’ll know her a little better, Quina is a wife, mother, and artist who enjoys copyediting, creating spoken word videos, and writing intermittently for The Gospel Coalition and The Witness BCC. She lives in Tampa, Florida, and is a member of Living Faith Bible Fellowship where she serves as a small group ministry leader. Quina’s first children’s book is set to release in February 2019 by Harvest House Publishers, so be on the lookout for that! I am so thankful for Quina’s encouragement to seek to glorify God in whatever ministry he has set before us. QUINA’S RESOURCES Listen & Live Spoken Word Short Film by Quina Aragon The Call by Os Guiness Help Me Teach the Bible Podcast with Nancy Guthrie Read Biographies (currently reading about Frederick Douglass) Journeywomen Soul Playlist - releasing today! QUINA’S SIMPLE JOYS 1) Dancing to the Coco soundtrack with her two-year-old daughter 2) Words With Friends with her Grandma 3) Running OTHER RESOURCES Spoken Word by Quina Aragon CONNECT WITH QUINA Website Facebook Instagram Twitter SPONSORSHIP DETAILS Guys, if you haven’t done so already, I really can’t figure out why you wouldn’t take advantage of the free 2-week trial PrepDish is offering us! Even if you don’t use it immediately, it’s something you will definitely benefit from having on hand. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, Prep Dish is a healthy subscription-based meal planning service. All you need to do is sign up, and then you’ll receive an email every week with a grocery list and instructions for prepping your meals ahead of time. You’ll spend only 1-3 hours of prepping on the weekend, and baddabang, baddaboom, your meals will be ready for the entire week! All the praise hands. If you’re too busy to even try to keep up with meal planning, Prep Dish will be such a time-saver! I promise. We recently had Beef Kabobs w/ Zucchini & Tomatoes and everyone in the fam LOVED IT. Y’all, I am a huge fan of PrepDish and hope you will all try out this free 2-week trial they are offering! Just go to PrepDish.com/journey for a free 2-week trial! SPONSORSHIP DETAILS From crop to cup, Westrock works with farmers on a personal level to help them grow high-quality coffee. Westrock Farmer, Christine, is a farmer in Rwanda. Christine is a single mom of 9 children and tends to 600 coffee trees. Coffee was Christine's opportunity to provide for her children. Working with Westrock, she receives a fair price for her coffee and is always paid on time. This consistent income allows Christine to send her children to school, put food on the table and invest in her farm. This is just one of many stories just like Christine's of Westrock's impact through coffee. When you drink Westrock Coffee, you are sharing in a story of sustainability for farmers like Christine. Find Westrock Coffee at Kroger, Bed Bath and Beyond or go to Westrockcoffee.com to find out where to buy Westrock close to you. FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Website | Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I chatted with Karen Hodge about being a life-giver! Something I know we all desire to be. We talked about everything from the distinction between a life-taker and a life-giver, to who our ultimate life-giver is, Jesus Christ. Honestly, this is an incredible opportunity to sit at the feet of a woman who has spent a lifetime saturating her life in Scripture. You guys will be able to tell that as you listen to Karen Hodge speak. So you’ll know her a little better, Karen serves as the Coordinator for PCA Women’s Ministry, where she seeks to connect women and churches to one another and to sound resources. She is also having the time of her life serving alongside her husband Chris, Senior Pastor at Naperville Presbyterian Church in Illinois. Chris and Karen have two children Anna Grace and Haddon that round out “Team Hodge”. It is from the perspective of a wife, mother, leader and fellow pilgrim that she hopes to offer insights from God’s Word concerning how she and the listener can most effectively learn to enjoy and extend God’s glory. I loved it when Karen said “a life-giving woman sets the gospel on display in her life, and people look in and they look at it. It’s a stunning thing, because it’s not about her, because it’s all about him". I am so thankful for Karen’s encouragement to simply treasure the gospel and to trust that as we do, God will continue to transform us into the life-givers that we desire to be. KAREN’S RESOURCES The Freedom of Self Forgetfulness by Tim Keller War of Words by Paul David Tripp The Legacy of Biblical Womanhood by Susan Hunt KAREN’S SIMPLE JOYS Going to the movies Barbecue Her children OTHER RESOURCES Transformed: Life Taker to Life Giver by Susan Hunt and Karen Hodge CONNECT WITH KAREN Website Facebook Blog SPONSORSHIP DETAILS Words Worth Noting is an online ministry that seeks to create Biblical resources and content to foster a love for Scripture and faithfulness to the King. Their latest Biblical resource, The Way of Wisdom, is a digital download to aid your study of the book of Proverbs and beyond. Do you struggle with indecisiveness? Has a new season of life left you overwhelmed and anxious? The Way of Wisdom is for you. It includes helpful study tools to navigate the book of Proverbs, articles on Wisdom and Gospel Growth, three stunning art prints, and more, The Way of Wisdom will equip you to grow in the areas of wisdom you need most. Journeywomen listeners can use the code "Journey" to receive 20% OFF, making this resource less than $10! Check out their website wordsworthnoting.com, and you can also find them on Instagram. And be sure to check out the Journeywomen Instagram this week for an awesome giveaway with Words Worth Noting. FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Website | Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I’m chatting with Nana Dolce about growing in godliness. We talked about everything from when we could see traces of our own desire to grow in godliness, to what, or better yet, who, sustains our sanctification today! The only problem with this interview is that the entire thing is quote worthy. I wanted to copy and paste everything Nana said into the intro. But here’s one snippet to give y’all a taste of what’s to come, “Remembering the one who bled for me, who died for me, who resurrected for me, who ascended for me, who is interceding for me. Who has prayed for my sanctification. Jesus prayed for my sanctification. 1 Corinthians says that he is my sanctification. So the one who achieved all of that for me. When I hear passages like that of keeping my eyes on him so that I please him, it motivates me to run!” Y’all are going to be fist-pumping, dancing, running-around-excited about what God did for us through our justification and what he continues to do in our sanctification every. single. day! Nana also speaks to those of us who feel like we’re watching grass grow when it comes to growing in godliness. I am so thankful to be dancing, crawling, limping, and running with you guys, even at a distance. So you’ll know her a little better, Nana was born in Ghana. She lives today in Washington D.C. with her husband Eric, and two home-schooled daughters. She has a Master of Arts in Theological Studies and served for nearly seven years as the Director of Outreach for a local church. She has a passion for women's biblical literacy. You can find more from her over at motherhoodandsanctity.com. Guys, this stands out as one of the most helpful episodes of Journeywomen to date. I am so thankful for Nana’s encouragement to rest in Jesus as he is the founder and perfecter of our faith. You can find the details on everything Nana and I talked about in the show notes at journeywomenpodcast.com. If you want to talk more about the topic of sanctification, you can hop over to Instagram or Facebook. A huge thanks to Chris Mann with podshapter who edited this week’s episode! And lastly, if you’re enjoying these conversations, I’d love it if you’d take a few minutes to leave a rating and review on iTunes! NANA’S RESOURCES Everyone’s A Theologian by R.C. Sproul The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges How the Gospel Brings Us All the Way Home by Derek Thomas A Little Book on the Christian Life by John Calvin NANA’S SIMPLE JOYS Sunday Afternoons Cooking and Baking in a Quiet House Her Daughters CONNECT WITH NANA Website SPONSORSHIP DETAILS Prep Dish is a healthy subscription-based meal planning service that my family absolutely loves! When you sign up, you’ll receive an email every week with a grocery list and instructions for prepping your meals ahead of time. After a couple of hours on the weekend, you’ll have all of your meals ready for the entire week. You’ll save time and have some amazingly delicious meals like Bison Strip Steaks w/ Grilled Zucchini, Onion & Bell Pepper and Grilled Shrimp Kabobs w/ Goat Cheese, Cucumber & Grilled Peach Salad. If you’re like us and tend to have a full schedule, you will love the convenience and quality of meals you will get with PrepDish! Allison is offering listeners a two-week free trial that you just can’t beat. Do not miss out on this opportunity! Check out PrepDish for this amazing deal! Just go to PrepDish.com/journey. FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Website | Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I chatted with my friend Abbey Wedgeworth about shame. We ran the gamut on the topic of shame, moving from questions we can ask ourselves to determine whether or not we are functioning in shame, to how the gospel actually addresses shame. Listen to what she said: “In the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus we see that God is faithful to us because of his love. Not because we’re worthy. So he loves us not because we’re lovable, but we are made lovely because he sets his love on us. He makes us beautiful. In exchange for our shame he offers acceptance, honor, worth, and even glory.” Whew! If you don’t walk away from this episode encouraged, I cannot help you. So you’ll know her a little better, Abbey is a wife, mother, and nap-time writer living in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. She is passionate about helping young moms apply the riches of Christ to the realities of motherhood. You can find her writing on her blog, Risen Motherhood, Unlocking the Bible, and The Gospel Coalition. I think you now know why I like being friends with Abbey. She has a genuine understanding of the gospel and how it intersects with everyday life and I, personally, want to be like that. If you want to talk more about the topic of shame--and I really think you will, because Abbey is helping us with some of our Instagram content this week-- you can hop over to @journeywomenpodcast on Instagram or Facebook. ABBEY’S RESOURCES Shame Interrupted by Ed Welch Uncovering Shame and Guilt Curriculum by Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation Reading the New Testament and observing the life of Jesus The Book of Isaiah Christian Counseling Community ABBEY’S SIMPLE JOYS Being around water Eating an afternoon popsicle in a lawn chair with my son Free Hoopla Audiobooks CONNECT WITH ABBEY Website Instagram SPONSORSHIP DETAILS Summer is going strong around here, and that means that time to meal plan can really take a hit! We have been loving having PrepDish take the stress off and provide us with incredibly tasty meals that are easy to prepare and that we all look forward to! One of my girlfriends just texted me this week about how as a working mama, Prep Dish helps free up more time for her to spend with her family! I so agree. Prep Dish is a healthy subscription-based meal planning service that my family absolutely loves! When you sign up, you’ll receive an email every week with a grocery list and instructions for prepping your meals ahead of time. After a couple of hours on the weekend, you’ll have all of your meals ready for the entire week. Check out PrepDish for the amazing 2-week free trial Allison is offering! Just go to PrepDish.com/journey. SPONSORSHIP DETAILS Westrock Coffee is a brand that is changing lives by providing coffee that you'll be proud to choose for your home. Their focus is to be a catalyst for real change in the lives of farmers and their families by paying a fair price for coffee in their delicious blends and offering farmers training to enhance the quality and quantity of their crops. Most of us will enjoy a cup [or two, or three] of coffee each day, some of us without even knowing which brand we chose. Choose Westrock Coffee's delicious blends that are truly changing lives. Find Westrock Coffee at your local Kroger, on Amazon, or go to Westrockcoffee.com to find out where you can add Westrock to your grocery list. FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Website | Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!