Marked with Angie Elkins and Andrea Lennon

Whether it’s a warm croissant, a bright bowl of fruit, a piece of cake, or a steaming cup of coffee put in front of her, author and Bible teacher Erin Davis has experienced all sorts of complicated responses to food, too. She’s discovered that God’s Word celebrates food as a gift while simultaneously inviting us to surrender every area of our lives—including what we put on our plates. Rather than the yo-yo of loving food versus hating it, Erin invites you to accept Scripture’s invitation into a different, nourishing, and refreshing rhythm.ABOUT ERIN DAVISErin Davis is a writer and teacher passionately committed to getting women of all ages to the deep well of God’s Word. She is the author of more than a dozen books and Bible studies, including Connected, Beyond Bath Time, 7 Feasts and the host of The Deep Well podcast and Grounded videocast. When she’s not writing, you can find Erin chasing chickens and children on her small farm in the Midwest.Show Notes:Fasting and FeastingLearn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

Body shaming. Marriage shaming. Single shaming. Mom shaming. Lifestyle shaming. Religious shaming. It seems no matter which direction we turn, women can’t shake the shame that is constantly piled on top of us. Join us today as we talk to Jasmine Holmes, author of Never Cast Out, who knows this struggle all too well. Though shame has been a constant companion (and even a snare) throughout her life, God has broken the chains of shame in Jasmine’s life through the power of the gospel.ABOUT JASMINE HOLMESJasmine L. Holmes is the author of Carved in Ebony: Lessons from the Black Women Who Shape Us and Mother to Son: Letters to A Black Boy on Identity and Hope. She is also a contributing author for World on Fire: Walking in the Wisdom of Christ When Everyone’s Fighting About Everything; Identity Theft: Reclaiming the Truth of Our Identity in Christ; and His Testimonies, My Heritage: Women of Color on the Word of God. Jasmine and her husband Phillip are parenting their children in Jackson, Mississippi. Connect with her online: https://jasminelholmes.com.Show Notes:Never Cast OutLearn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

Today we welcome Ashley Irons, worship leader, speaker, and CEO of The Ironsharp Agency. We talk about her time on the road singing with Anthony Evans with the Going Beyond Conference and how women, in the secular workplace, still use their gifts and talents for the glory of God. Enjoy!Ashley Irons is the founder and CEO of The Ironsharp Agency, and in her spare time, a professional singer, having participated in projects for Tori Kelly, Anthony Evans, Mariah Carey and more. She is also a worship leader, speaker, and a former co-host of the We Talk Different podcast. Ashley enjoys working on initiatives rooted in anti-white supremacy and anti-racism. She is a coach for Dallas Truth Racial Healing and Transformation and has partnered in plenty of works dedicated to curating safe spaces exclusively for Black Women. Her life’s and goal is rooted in a commitment to actualize a world where race and/or other social systems and constructs that place the value of a human life, a people group, or culture within a hierarchical system aren’t determinants for human rights and/or flourishing.Learn more at lifeway.com/joshua. Learn more at lifeway.com/angels. 

Join us today as we talk to Kathryn Maak, co-founder and founder of the nonprofit ministry Dwellings. What is different about leading women’s ministry, and being a woman leading in ministry that is not gender specific? What trends are you seeing in ministry today? Listen in to find out!Kathryn Maack is the cofounder and leader of Dwellings – a discipleship movement for small groups and house churches, focused around the presence of God.She loves catalyzing other people toward their highest kingdom potential. She has been married to BJ for 25 years, and they have four kids: Libby, Anna, Rachel, and Andrew.Learn more at lifeway.com/joshua. Learn more at lifeway.com/angels. 

Today we welcome Richard Blackaby, one of the authors of Experiencing God. God has used the truths of Experiencing God to awaken believers to a radically God-centered way of life. As a result, millions have come to know God intimately, to recognize His voice, and to understand His will for their lives. Join us today as Richard shares stories of how this study came about. Enjoy!Richard Blackaby is president of Blackaby Ministries International and the oldest child of Henry and Marilynn Blackaby. He holds degrees from the University of Saskatchewan, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Dallas Baptist University. He lives with his wife and children in South Carolina.Show Notes:Experiencing GodLearn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

The Supreme Court ruling last summer has led to many conversations in the culture and the church regarding women and access to abortion. Today we welcome Lauren Green McAfee as she shares how it is impacting our churches, practical and long-term ways churches can help and how we can we love women well who find themselves in this situation.ABOUT LAUREN GREEN MCAFEELauren Green McAfee is a speaker, connector, and coffee enthusiast. She works for Hobby Lobby corporate and has authored Only One Life, Not What You Think and Legacy study. She holds a Masters of Arts in pastoral counseling, theological studies, a Masters of Theology, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Ethics and Public Policy. Previously, Lauren worked for the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. where she served as Curator, Artifact Collection Manager, and Director of Community Engagement. Lauren and her husband Michael live in Oklahoma and enjoy reading, traveling, and spending time with their daughter, Zion.Show Notes:Surrendering the Secret Stand for Life Organization Embrace Grace Pro-life Women ConferenceLearn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

Join us as we welcome our first guest of 2023, Jen Wilkin, as we discuss her new Bible study, Abide! How can we hold onto assurance of our faith? How can we discern the truth from a lie? How can we know God loves us? In these three short letters, the apostle John reminds an early church facing division, deception, and doubt to hold fast to what they know and to live like they believe it. And he reminds us, as well. In this 10-session Bible study on the letters of 1, 2, and 3, John, Jen Wilkin helps you see how two thousand years later, his words call to Christians in similar challenges to recall a great salvation and to abide in the truth. ABOUT JEN WILKINJen Wilkin is the author of Women of the Word, None Like Him, In His Image, Better, God of Creation, God of Covenant, Sermon on the Mount, and 1 Peter. She lives in Dallas, Texas. You can find her at JenWilkin.net.Show Notes:AbideLifeway Women AcademyLearn more at lifeway.com/joshua. Learn more at lifeway.com/angels. 

Kelly and Elizabeth welcome the new year as they share goals, new habits, new Bible studies, new Lifeway events, and much more! If you’re wondering where to begin in 2023, we’ve got ideas for you! Enjoy!Kelly and Elizabeth welcome the new year as they share goals, new habits, new Bible studies, new Lifeway events, and much more! If you’re wondering where to begin in 2023, we’ve got ideas for you! Enjoy!ABOUT KELLY KINGKelly is the Manager of Magazines/Devotional Publishing and Women’s Ministry Training for Lifeway Christian Resources. She is the author of Ministry to Women: The Essential Guide to Leading Women in the Local Church and contributor to the Lifeway Women’s Bible, as well as the Lifeway Women Advent and Easter studies. In addition, she is the co-host of the MARKED podcast for Lifeway Women. She has a Master of Theology degree from Gateway Seminary and is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Ministry degree.ABOUT ELIZABETH HYNDMANElizabeth reads, writes, and argues about the nuances of punctuation. Officially, she’s an Editorial Project Leader at Lifeway. She managed to find a job where she uses both her English undergraduate and her seminary graduate degrees every day. Elizabeth grew up in Nashville, sips chai lattes every chance she can get, and believes everyone should have a “funny picture” pose at the ready. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram.Show Notes:Lifeway Women Bible Bible in a Year Journey Devotion Magazine Abide Navigating Gospel Truth When You Pray Desperate for Hope Devoted As for Me Lifeway Women AcademyGlory Lifeway Women Live Leadership Forum Leadership Forum CaliforniaGoing Beyond LiveLifeway.com You Lead Lifeway Women Cruise with Mary Beth and Steven Curtis ChapmanLearn more at lifeway.com/joshua. Learn more at lifeway.com/angels. 

Between social media platforms, the videos kids watch online, or the television shows they can now stream from anywhere at any time, keeping up with what our kids are doing has become more difficult than ever. Today we sit down with Drew Dixon, author of Know Thy Gamer, as we discuss how to understand and love our gamers through a Christian lens.ABOUT DREW DIXONDrew Dixon is the team leader for student ongoing Bible studies at Lifeway Christian Resources in Tennessee and co-founder of Love Thy Nerd. Drew has been speaking and writing about video games for more than a decade. He has written for Christianity Today, Relevant magazine, World Magazine, Christ and Pop Culture, Think Christian, in the Christian Research Journal. Drew travels to gaming and nerd conventions all over the country to share the love of Jesus. Drew, his wife, and three children live in the Nashville area where they love hiking, biking, and playing board games.Show Notes:Love Thy GamerEsrb.org (game rating website)Common Sense MediaLove Thy NerdLearn more at lifeway.com/joshua. Learn more at lifeway.com/angels. 

Join Kelly and Elizabeth today as they wrap up 2022! Hear stories about events this year, podcast guests, new Bible studies and books, and lots of other meaningful things Kelly and Elizabeth found special in 2022. Enjoy!Kelly KingKelly is the Manager of Magazines/Devotional Publishing and Women’s Ministry Training for Lifeway Christian Resources. She is the author of Ministry to Women: The Essential Guide to Leading Women in the Local Church and contributor to the Lifeway Women’s Bible, as well as the Lifeway Women Advent and Easter studies. In addition, she is the co-host of the MARKED podcast for Lifeway Women. She has a Master of Theology degree from Gateway Seminary and is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Ministry degree.Elizabeth HyndmanElizabeth reads, writes, and argues about the nuances of punctuation. Officially, she’s an Editorial Project Leader at Lifeway. She managed to find a job where she uses both her English undergraduate and her seminary graduate degrees every day. Elizabeth grew up in Nashville, sips chai lattes every chance she can get, and believes everyone should have a “funny picture” pose at the ready. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram.Show Notes:Lifeway Women’s BibleLifeway Women SymposiumLifeway Women LiveGoing Beyond LiveGloryJourney DevotionalGospel on the GroundIn View of God’s MerciesRuthLearn more at lifeway.com/joshua. Learn more at lifeway.com/angels.