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This month on MARKED, we’re doing a fun new miniseries all about Lifeway Women Academy. Each episode of this series will release on Wednesdays, and Elizabeth Woodson joins Elizabeth Hyndman to talk to a Lifeway Women Academy teacher about her journey into theological education and how studying theology has marked her in her walk with Christ. This week, we talked with Christy Thornton about why Christians are hesitant to talk about the Trinity and why we should all want to learn theology. We’re so glad you’ve joined us today! We’re on YouTube! Check out our new studio and watch this episode here.RESOURCES:Lifeway Women AcademyLifeway Women Bible StudiesSoutheastern Baptist Theological SeminaryWhat We Believe: Theology 101MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Woodson and Elizabeth Hyndman.RECOMMENDED: Check out our first conversation in this special Lifeway Women Academy miniseries with Jen Wilkin on hermeneutics.ABOUT CHRISTY THORNTONChristy Thornton desires to help the church mature as Christians grow in clarity of the Gospel and the ability to effectively communicate it to one another and the world. She has served with the International Mission Board in North Africa, and is currently a covenant member at the Summit Church. She has contributed to The Gospel Coalition, Christianity Today, and numerous other publications.Learn more at lifeway.com/joshua. Learn more at lifeway.com/angels. 

Anthony Evans joins the conversation this week to talk all things Going Beyond and growing up in a ministry family, which includes his father, Dr. Tony Evans, and sister Priscilla Shirer. Anthony leads worship and Priscilla teaches at Going Beyond events, and Anthony share how special that sibling relationship is to him. He also tells us some fun behind-the-scenes stories of working in the music industry, such as being “The Beast” in Beauty and the Beast at the Hollywood Bowl and an unexpected encounter with James Corden at a nail salon.RESOURCES:Going Beyond SimulcastJames Corden videoMARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Kelly King and Elizabeth Hyndman.RECOMMENDED: Listen to an interview with Anthony’s sister Priscilla Shirer about life in ministry as a family and finding identity in Christ.ABOUT ANTHONY EVANSGrowing up in a family of accomplished speakers and authors: father, Dr. Tony Evans, and siblings, Chrystal Evans Hurst, Priscilla Shirer, and Jonathan Evans; Anthony chose to be a worship leader, singer and producer. In a music industry with pre-defined sounds, Anthony decided to make his own path with his unique genre crossing, one-of-a-kind style. As the son of a world-renowned pastor, Anthony left the comforts of Dallas, Texas, (and the Bible-belt) and took his talent and entrepreneurial abilities to Los Angeles. For more than two decades, his career has been about breaking down walls and taking unexpected routes to bring his faith and influence and impact outside of the church walls. This impact includes 10 solo records, two of which hit the #1 spot on Billboard’s Top Gospel Album charts, Vocal production for TV/Film, record production, acting, songwriting, talent production, a starring role in Disney’s Hollywood Bowl Production of Beauty and the Beast, and a spot on the hit TV show, The Voice. In addition to all of these endeavors, Anthony has written or co-written three books, the latest—When Faith Meets Therapy, with psychotherapist Stacy Kaiser. This project addresses the intersection of his faith with the practicality of psychotherapy. In whatever he accomplishes, Anthony’s desire is to share his life and authentic faith with transparency and honesty: “I am sure of this, that he who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” (Phil. 1:6).Learn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

This month on MARKED, we’re doing a fun new miniseries all about Lifeway Women Academy. Each episode of this series will release on Wednesdays, and Elizabeth Woodson joins Elizabeth Hyndman to talk to a Lifeway Women Academy teacher about her journey into theological education and how studying theology has marked her in her walk with Christ. This week, we talked with Jen Wilkin about why it’s important for women to study Scripture for themselves and how women can use their theological educations—whether through seminary, Lifeway Women Academy, or self-taught—in their everyday lives as disciples. We’re so glad you’ve joined us today!  We’re on YouTube! Click here to watch this episode.RESOURCES:How to Study the Bible: Hermeneutics 101 Lifeway Women AcademySystematic Theology MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Woodson and Elizabeth Hyndman.RECOMMENDED: Listen to our conversation with Jen about her latest Bible study book, Abide: A Study of 1,2, & 3 John.ABOUT JEN WILKIN Jen Wilkin is an author and Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. She has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts. Her passion is to see others become articulate and committed followers of Christ, with a clear understanding of why they believe what they believe, grounded in the Word of God. Jen is the author of Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands; Women of the Word; None Like Him; In His Image; and Bible studies exploring the Sermon on the Mount and the books of Genesis, Exodus, Hebrews, 1 Peter, and 1, 2, 3 John. You can find her at jenwilkin.net.Learn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

Amy-Jo Girardier joins us on MARKED this week to discuss how to reach the next generations of Gen Z and Gen Alpha. As a pioneer of girl’s ministry, she shares how Gen Z stole her heart and gave her a passion for understanding the generations.RESOURCES:Authentic Love Teen Girls’ Bible Study Book by Amy-Jo GirardierFaithful One Teen Girls’ Bible Study eBook by Amy-Jo GirardierJames Teen Girls’ Bible Study Book by Amy-Jo GirardierThis Is Girls Ministry book by Amanda Mejias*The initial leadership models in the generational charts are from Mark McCrindle. Amy-Jo has contextualized them for ministry uses and combined it with firsthand experience with Gen Z and Gen Alpha.MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/. Hosted by Kelly King and Elizabeth Hyndman.RECOMMENDED: Listen here to an interview with Amanda Mejias, Lifeway’s brand specialist for girls ministry, who shares valuable information about girls ministry.ABOUT AMY-JO GIRARDIERAmy-Jo Girardier loves how God uniquely makes people and generations for His glory.  She is the women's minister and has served as girls minister for nineteen years at Brentwood Baptist in Brentwood, Tennessee. She is an author of three Lifeway Bible studies and loves writing resources for teen girls and women.Amy-Jo loves getting to serve with her husband Darrel on staff and being with their two boys: Scout and Skylar. You can find her on Instagram: @amyjogirardier. Learn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

This week on MARKED, Melissa Spoelstra joins us, and we switch it up a bit with Elizabeth interviewing both Kelly and Melissa about You Lead 2.0! Kelly and Melissa discuss the women’s leadership training event You Lead 2.0—what kinds of topics will be covered, what excites them about the event, and who should come.You Lead 2.0 is a special 2-day You Lead event where you’ll gain encouragement and be equipped by Lifeway Women authors and leadership experts. With real-life application and breakouts sessions to choose from, you can customize your You Lead experience to wherever God is calling you. Join us September 8–9, 2023!RESOURCES MENTIONED:Lifeway Women AcademyLifeway Women EventsIsaiah Bible Study Book by Melissa SpoelstraThe Gospel of John Bible Study Book by Melissa SpoelstraYou Lead 2.0You LeadMARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Kelly King and Elizabeth Hyndman.RECOMMENDED:Listen to our first MARKED interview with Melissa where we discussed the Isaiah Bible Study Book she wrote here.ABOUT MELISSA SPOELSTRAMelissa Spoelstra is a women’s conference speaker, Bible teacher, and author who is madly in love with Jesus and passionate about helping others to seek Christ and know Him more intimately. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Bible Theology and is a contributor to Proverbs 31 ministries First Five app. She is the author of Isaiah: Striving Less and Trusting God More with Lifeway Women as well as eight other Bible studies and four books. Melissa makes her home in Waxahachie, Texas, with her pastor husband and has four adult-ish children.Learn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

Our friend Chris Adams joins us today to talk about several upcoming Lifeway Women Bible studies she’s looking forward to this fall. Plus, she and Kelly share their three best tips for women’s ministry leaders. Chris shared what she remembers happening in churches during the 1990s and how the rise of women’s ministry happened. Keep listening until the end to hear her impactful story of what has marked her in her walk with Christ!RESOURCES:Abide Bible Study BookAs for Me Bible Study BookA Woman’s Heart Bible Study BookChris Adam’s BlogDevoted Bible Study BookDiscerning the Voice of God Bible Study BookExperiencing God Bible Study BookEyes Up bookFervent bookFoundations (F260) devotional booksGrateful Bible Study BookSeven Realities for Experiencing God Bible Study BookLifeway Women BibleLifeway Women Online Bible StudiesLifeway Women AcademyLifeway Women’s Leadership ForumNavigating Gospel Truth Bible Study BookPsalm 23 Bible Study BookStepping Up Bible Study BookThe Armor of God Bible Study BookWhen You Pray Bible Study BookWhen You Pray Group Experience BoxWithout Wavering Bible Study BookMARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.ABOUT CHRIS ADAMSChris Adams is an author, speaker, blogger, and women’s ministry consultant. She retired from Lifeway Christian Resources in 2017 after serving over twenty-two years as senior lead women’s ministry specialist. Chris helped pioneer women’s ministry as we know it today and compiled three women’s leadership books: Women Reaching Women, Learn more at lifeway.com/joshua. Learn more at lifeway.com/angels. 

Today we welcome Adrienne Camp back to the podcast to discuss her new Bible study, As for Me! Adrienne shares how she landed on the title of the study, why she believes it’s important to look for Jesus in the pages of the Old Testament, and a few behind-the-scenes stories of filming the teaching videos in Southern California.In the As for Me Bible study, Adrienne invites you to join her on a journey through the book of Psalms. Gain a deeper understanding of who God is and be encouraged to hold on to Him no matter what is happening around you. Let the psalms become the prayers you carry with you into every moment of every day, so that you, too, can say with confidence, “As for me, I will worship and serve the Lord no matter what.”RESOURCES MENTIONED:As for Me Bible Study BookLifeway Women Live YWAM MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Kelly King and Elizabeth Hyndman.Listen to our first MARKED interview with Adrienne where we discussed how she did the music for The Wonder of Advent Bible study here!ABOUT ADRIENNE CAMPAdrienne “Adie” Camp, a South African singer and songwriter, was the lead singer of the Christian rock band The Benjamin Gate before launching her solo career. She is married to fellow musician Jeremy Camp, whom she met on tour in 2002. They have been married since 2003 and have two daughters, Bella and Arie, and one son, Egan. Adrienne is deeply passionate about her marriage and her family.  She homeschools her children as they often accompany Jeremy on tour.She has authored three books—Even Me, an illustrated children’s book about her daughters’ adventurous trip to Uganda, In Unison, which she coauthored with her husband, Jeremy, about navigating their marriage and relationship, and As for Me: Life Through the Lens of the Psalms, a Bible study book with Lifeway Women. So far, she has traveled to twenty different countries and is motivated by a desire to see people encounter God’s love all around the world.Learn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

Today we’re taking you behind-the-scenes of Lifeway Women as we talk with our very own Laura Magness! Have you ever wondered about the process of how a Bible study comes together? A content editor for Lifeway Women Bible studies, Laura shares fun behind-the-scenes stories, details about her job, and how she helps an author share the message God has given her. Plus, learn more about the new Lifeway Women Bible study, Devoted: 30 Days with Women of the Bible, that Laura edited!LINKS: Dallas Theological Seminary Devoted: 30 Days with Women of the Bible Samford UniversityABOUT LAURA MAGNESSLaura Magness is a content editor for Lifeway Women and has worked for Lifeway in a variety of editorial roles since 2008. A graduate of Samford University and Dallas Theological Seminary, she lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband Nathan and their sons. You can find her writing online for Lifeway Women, Lifeway Adults, and smallgroup.com.Learn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

Our culture wrestles with gender identity and gender dysphoria in many ways. Today, we talked with author Katie J. McCoy, who has recently written a book, To Be a Woman, addressing these issues. Katie shared why this is an important topic for us all to read and learn about right now, as well as how we can do a better job of both loving those who are struggling and holding true to God’s Word. Listen in to our conversation to learn more.RESOURCES:Lifeway Women Academy Strange New World Texas Baptists The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self To Be a Woman Well: Women Equipped to Learn and Lead ABOUT KATIE J. MCCOYKatie McCoy serves as director of women's ministry at Texas Baptists. She holds a PhD in Systematic Theology from Southwestern Seminary (Texas), where she served on faculty for five years. Katie's research includes the patterns of justice for women in Old Testament laws as well as the intersection of theology, gender, and women's studies. She is a frequent speaker and writer on women's and gender issues. Her book, To Be a Woman: The Confusion Over Female Identity and How Christians Can Respond, comes out in June 2023. Katie loves to bake (or just make a mess in the kitchen) and the Container Store is her "happy place."Learn more at lifeway.com/joshua. Learn more at lifeway.com/angels. 

Author and policy director Chelsea Patterson Sobolik joins us today to discuss adoption, longing for motherhood, and her new book, Called to Cultivate. Every woman has experienced longing, even if it hasn’t been specifically for motherhood. Mother’s Day can be a difficult time for many women who have experienced loss or longing. How can churches both celebrate moms and recognize those in the room who don’t have a child to hold? What are some of the common issues women experience when their longings go unfulfilled? How can women still have hope and peace in the midst of longing? Listen in to our conversation to learn!ABOUT CHELSEA SOBOLIKChelsea Patterson Sobolik is the author of Longing for Motherhood: Holding Onto Hope in the Midst of Childlessness and a forthcoming book on women and work. She is the Senior Director of Policy & Advocacy for Lifeline Children’s Services. Prior to joining Lifeline, she was the Director of Policy for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC). Previously, she worked on Capitol Hill on a range of policy priorities. Chelsea has been published at the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Gospel Coalition, Christianity Today, and other outlets. She has a B.A. in International Relations from Liberty University and lives in Washington, D.C. with her husband Michael.Show Notes: Called to CultivateChapman Cruise The Great DivorceLonging for Motherhood Learn more at lifeway.com/joshua.