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As believers, we often struggle to let go of the things that keep us from reaching out to God. Join us today as we talk with Valerie Woerner about her book, Pray Confidently and Consistently. We can learn to pray boldly to the God of the universe who is beckoning us to come sit with him, share our needs and our hearts, and simply know him. Listen in!Valerie Woerner is creator of Val Marie Paper prompted prayer journals, author of Pray Confidently and Consistently and host of the podcast Prayer in a Noisy World. She lives in South Louisiana with her husband Tyler and two girls, Vivi and Vana.Learn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

Join us today as we talk with Courtney Doctor about her Bible study, In View of God's Mercies. Listen in to hear what she learned as she wrote this study of Romans and how we can encourage women to dig deeper in their knowledge of the Word of God. Enjoy!Courtney is an author and Bible teacher. She received an MDiv from Covenant Theological Seminary in 2013 and is the author of From Garden to Glory: A Bible Study on the Bible’s Story, Steadfast: A Devotional Bible Study on the Book of James, and co-author of Remember Your Joy: A Bible Study of Salvation Stories in the Old Testament. She currently serves as the Coordinator of Women’s Initiatives for The Gospel Coalition. Her greatest desire in all of this is to be able to faithfully study, apply, and teach the Word of God and help others to do the same. God has blessed Courtney and her husband, Craig, with four wonderful children, two amazing daughters-in-law, five precious grandchildren, and a spunky Bernedoodle named Walter. Find her online at courtneydoctor.org.Show Notes:In View of God's MerciesLearn more at lifeway.com/joshua. Learn more at lifeway.com/angels. 

Join Kelly and Elizabeth as they talk with mother and daughter, Stacy and Barbara Reaoch about their new book, Making Room for Her. In this biblical, practical, and heartfelt book, Barbara and Stacy Reaoch share from their own 20 years of forming a mother-in-law/daughter-in-law bond. As you walk alongside them in their own journey and lessons learned, prepare to be encouraged!Stacy Reaoch is a pastor's wife and mother of four. She is passionate about studying the Bible and helping women apply God's life-changing truths to their daily lives. She and her husband, Ben, live in Pittsburgh, PA with their children.Barbara Reaoch, author and speaker, is the former Director of the Children’s Division of Bible Study Fellowship. Home is in Minnesota where she and her husband are learning to love snow again! Peruse her books at www.barbara reaoch.comShow NotesMaking Room for HerLearn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

Join us today as we talk to Lilly Park, Associate Professor of Biblical Counseling at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, about seasonal depression. How can we respond to feelings of anxiety and depression in our own lives? What are some ways we can encourage our family members who are dealing with depression and anxiety? What are some ways we can hold this tension—weeping and rejoicing—at the same time? Listen in to find out!Lilly serves as the Associate Professor of Biblical Counseling at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. She has contributed to Trained in the Fear of God as well as other books and journals. She is a certified counselor with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors and a member of the Evangelical Theological Society. Prior to biblical counseling, she worked as an organizational consultant in the Washington, D.C. area.For those seeking council:Our advice would be to talk with your pastor or your church leaders. They will be able to pray with you and point you to any resources in your area for you and your family. We recommend programs like Celebrate Recovery and websites like aacc.net, aapc.org, and biblicalcounseling.com to find a counselor in your area. Focus on the Family also has a help center you can call or contact via their website family.org.Learn more at lifeway.com/joshua. Learn more at lifeway.com/angels. 

Join us as we talk to Derwin Gray about his book, God Do You Hear Me? Prayer can be challenging and confusing. We don't know what to pray for, we don't know the words to say, and sometimes it just feels like there's no one on the other side. Listen in as we discuss The Lord's Prayer as the firm foundation God uses to build our lives on the Rock. Dr. Derwin L. Gray is the founding and lead pastor of Transformation Church, a multiethnic, multigenerational, mission-shaped community in Indian Land, South Carolina, just south of Charlotte, North Carolina. Gray met his wife, Vicki, at Brigham Young University (BYU). They have been married since 1992 and have two adult children.Gray is the author of Hero: Unleashing God’s Power in a Man’s Heart (2009), Limitless Life: You Are More Than Your Past When God Holds Your Future (2013), Crazy Grace for Crazy Times Bible Study (2015), and The High-Definition Leader (2015).Show Notes:God, Do You Hear Me?The Good LifeForum 2022Learn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

Join us today as we talk to Carey Nieuwhof about his latest book, At Your Best. Gain some insight as we talk about stress, rest and priorities. Learn effective strategies that will help you gain control and thrive in your life! Carey Nieuwhof is a former lawyer and founding pastor of Connexus Church. He's the author of several best-selling books including, Didn't See It Coming: Overcoming the Seven Greatest Challenges That No One Expects But Everyone Experiences, and his latest, At Your Best. He holds a degree in law, theology, and history. Carey speaks to leaders around the world about leadership, change and personal growth. He writes one of today's most widely read Christian leadership blogs at careynieuwhof.com and hosts the top-rated Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast where he interviews some of today's best leaders. His content is accessed over a million times a month by leaders.Show Notes:At Your BestLearn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

Join Kelly and Elizabeth as they talk all about Bible studies for 2022! Everything from deciding which Bible study is right for you to creating a daily routine. It's an episode you don't want to miss!Show Notes:CBS Scripture NotebooksLearn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

For the next four weeks we’ll be having conversations on the podcast based on the new Advent study written by several women at Lifeway. Join us as we wrap up this year's advent with Lauren Ervin as we discuss week 4, Hope in Tomorrow. Enjoy!Lauren has been the graphic designer on the Lifeway Women team for 3 years. She lives in Nashville with her husband, two young children and their labradoodle. She loves the outdoors, reading, taking pictures, and all things relating to art. Show Notes:Our Hope Has ComeLearn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

For the next four weeks we’ll be having conversations on the podcast based on the new Advent study written by several women at Lifeway. Join us for Advent week 3 as we talk with Yvonne Faith Russell about Hope Deferred and the story of the woman at the well. Enjoy!Yvonne Faith Russell is a passionate writer, editor, dancer, teacher, and choreographer. She manages two careers in publishing and performing arts and is the author of A Word to the Wise: Lessons I Learned at 22, a book dedicated to helping young women conquer life after graduation. She serves as a production editor for Lifeway Christian Resources and engages in freelance writing as well. In addition to publishing, she works as a professional dance artist and instructor. To learn more about Yvonne Faith, visit www.yvonnefaithrussell.com. Learn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

For the next four weeks we’ll be having conversations on the podcast based on the new Advent study written by several women at Lifeway. Carol Pipes is the next guest in our Advent series, Hope Fulfilled. Listen in as we dive into the story of the Wise Men and how hope came in the birth of Christ.Carol Pipes is director of corporate communications at Lifeway. She loves writing about the mission of God carried out through His church. She’s an avid reader, a morning coffee drinker, and is known to randomly and unexpectedly break out in song. She and her husband, Keith, live in Nashville. Follow her on Twitter @CarolPipes.Show Notes:Our Hope Has ComeLearn more at lifeway.com/joshua.