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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. First up is Rachel Shaver and our discussion of Jacob's story, trusting the Lord through struggles. Enjoy!Rachel works with all the books at LifeWay by day, and by night, wrangles three sweet, rowdy kids—she affectionately refers to them as the “mafia.” She and her husband, Evan, make their home in a little town right outside Nashville, TN.Show Notes:Advent: Our Hope Has ComeLearn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

Join us today as we talk to Jeannie Cunnion about her new study, Never Alone. The Holy Spirit is championing you in the holy work of motherhood. You are never alone in your pursuit to point your kids to the love of Jesus. Enoy!Jeannie Cunnion is the author of Never Alone, Don’t Miss Out, Mom Set Free, Mom Set Free Bible Study, and Parenting the Wholehearted Child.  She is also a frequent speaker at women’s conferences and parenting events around the country. Jeannie's work has been featured on outlets such as The Today Show, Fox and Friends, Fox News, The 700 Club, and Focus on the Family.  Jeannie has a Master’s degree in Social Work, and previous to writing, she worked in the counseling and adoption field, traveling the country (48 states to be exact) speaking about adoption and parenting. These days you’re most likely to find her driving carpool, coordinating chaos, cheering for her boys on the sidelines of their games, or singing worship songs off-key in her kitchen while trying to cook an edible meal.As for what makes her happy – well, that would be sharing the love of Jesus, reading a great book, hiking with her family, watching Auburn football, stringing words together, water in every form, traveling anywhere warm, singing like nobody’s listening, and hanging at home with her family.Show Notes:Mom Set Free Bible studyMom Set Free bookNever Alone Bible studyJesus Storybook BibleLearn more at lifeway.com/joshua. Learn more at lifeway.com/angels. 

On today's podcast, you'll hear the powerful story of Laura Perry, a former transgender set free by the resurrecting power of Jesus Christ. Join Kelly and Elizabeth as they talk to Laura and her mother Francine about their relationship and a story of a prodigal child.ABOUT LAURA PERRYLaura Perry is a former transgender who was radically set free by the resurrecting power of Jesus Christ. Above all, her goal is to glorify Christ and tell others how He can overcome any sin or struggle. Her story has been covered on various radio programs and articles as well as in the documentary In His Image from American Family Studios. She has shared her story at several women’s conferences, Freedom March, churches, youth groups and more. She encourages others to surrender their lives fully to Jesus and identify as who He created them to be. In 2019 she published her autobiography, titled Transgender to Transformed, available on her blog website, transgendertotransformed.com or on Amazon. Laura is also currently a full-time staff member at First Stone Ministries in Oklahoma City.ABOUT FRANCINE PERRYFrancine Perry and her husband, Paul, have been members of First Baptist Church of Bartlesville for thirty-nine years where she serves as the pianist and the women’s Bible study group leader of Come Grow With Me. She has three children and two grandchildren. Her passion is to teach of the freedom and victory found in Jesus Christ for all circumstances of life.RESOURCESGay Girl, Good GodMARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Kelly King and Elizabeth Hyndman.Learn more at lifeway.com/joshua. Learn more at lifeway.com/angels. 

Join us for a fun discussion with Kelly Minter and April Dace about the new Bible study, Encountering God! We talk about spiritual disciplines by empowering people and how we can "take away the fear of learning spiritual disciplines to get a taste for a relationship with the living God." Listen in!Kelly Minter is passionate about teaching the Bible. When she’s not singing, writing, or speaking, you can find her picking homegrown vegetables, enjoying her six nieces and nephews or riding a boat along the Amazon river with Justice & Mercy International. A Southern transplant, she delights in college football, long walks, and a diner mug of coffee with her closest friends.April Dace's creative home is in Nashville, where the Dace & Mohr brand produces everything from branded content to television series. She offers her all to every project. Her faith in God has partnered her with organizations like Lifeway, K-LOVE, Justice & Mercy International and World Vision. April's reputation has won her jobs with Netflix and the NFL. Her position as a successful woman in this industry makes her a powerhouse of insight for future female creatives.Show Note:Encountering GodLearn more at lifeway.com/joshua. Learn more at lifeway.com/angels. 

Join us today as we talk to to Julia Higgins and Kristin Kellen about the book The Whole Woman. What does it mean to care for another woman holistically—heart, soul, mind and strength—as an extension of loving God? Listen to hear ways how you can best serve the women around you.Julia B. Higgins (MDiv, PhD) is an Assistant Professor of Ministry to Women and Associate Dean of Graduate Program Administration at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS). She teaches in the Ministry to Women degree programs at Southeastern, with her ministry focus being college-aged and adult women. She is married to Tony, who serves as Executive Director and staff counselor at Bridgehaven Counseling Associates. They live in the RDU area and worship at The Summit Church.Kristin L. Kellen (MA, EdD, PhD) is an Assistant Professor of Biblical Counseling at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS). Her focus is counseling children, teens, and their families.  Kristin is the co-author of The Gospel for Disordered Lives, set to be released in October of 2021.Show notes:The Whole Woman bookAmy Whitfield’s MARKED episodeJulia Higgins’ MARKED episodeMissie Branch’s MARKED episodeSoutheastern Baptist Theological SeminaryLearn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

Joining us today is Connia Nelson, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Lifeway. Listen to hear the God inspired journey that brought her to Lifeway and the hope inspired story she wrote for Lifeway Women's latest Advent study, Our Hope Has Come. Listen in!In her current role at Lifeway as the chief human resources officer, Nelson is a transformational HR business leader and change agent, driving people strategy and key business objectives to deliver on cultural values and the overall mission. Prior to joining Lifeway in 2016, Nelson worked for Verizon as senior vice president of Human Resources. Throughout her career, Nelson consistently created talent management strategies to acquire and retain top talent, increase the employer brand, optimize training-to-competency cycle time, enhance leadership diversity, deliver total rewards, accelerate employee engagement, and build a strong succession plan.Nelson holds a bachelor’s degree from Indiana State University and a master’s degree in organization management from Dallas Baptist University. She and her husband, Darrell, have one daughter Adriel, who is married to Leroy, and two grandchildren.Show Notes:Our Hope Has Come Advent studyLearn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

The best-selling singer/songwriter talks about her new book, Fighting Words, new album, and children’s books. Listen in and take a deep drink in God’s promises!Ellie Holcomb began her musical career touring with her husband in the Americana band Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors. In 2014, she began weaving scripture into songs, including “The Broken Beautiful,” “Red Sea Road,” and “Canyon.” In 2018 she began creating a new generation of little fans with her children’s books Who Sang The First Song? and Don’t Forget to Remember, each with companion children’s music. Ellie, her husband, Drew, and their three children live and make music in Nashville.Learn more at lifeway.com/joshua. Learn more at lifeway.com/angels. 

October is church staff appreciation month! Kelly and Elizabeth talk to Katie Orr about ways to encourage not only our pastors or ministers, but their families as well. What types of gifts should I give? Listen in for gift giving tips for this month and all year long. Learn how sometimes encouraging words are usually the best gifts. Katie Orr is passionate about equipping women to study the Bible on their own. She is a gifted writer and speaker, and her innovative Bible study methods are used by thousands around the world. She is the author of Secrets of the Happy Soul: Experience the Deep Delight You Were Made For, seven FOCUSed15 Bible studies, and is the creator of the Bible Study Hub community where you can receive training, encouragement, and accountability to enjoy a deep, consistent time in God’s Word. Katie and her husband and their three children live near Orlando, Florida. Learn more at katieorr.me.Show Notes:Katie Orr websiteBook: Secrets of a Happy SoulLifeway Voices: 3 UNCONVENTIONAL WAYS TO APPRECIATE YOUR PASTORLifeway Voices: WHY YOUR PASTOR’S WIFE HAS TRUST ISSUESLifeway Voices: THE SECRET THOUGHTS OF A PASTOR’S WIFELearn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

On today’s episode, Kelly and Elizabeth talk with Ashley Chesnut about her new book, It’s Not Just You. Freeing Women to Talk about Sexual Sin and Fight It Well. Learn ways to walk alongside women who struggle and encouragement to help them walk in hope.Ashley Chesnut serves as the Associate Young Adult Minister at The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, Alabama, and she’s the author of It's Not Just You: Freeing Women to Talk about Sexual Sin and Fight It Well. She has a Master of Divinity from Beeson Divinity School and a Certificate of Biblical Counseling from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. When she's not at the church or meeting with girls, you can probably find her at the farmer's market or trying some new local restaurant. Show Notes:It's Not Just You, Freeing Women to Talk about Sexual Sin and Fight It WellYouLeadForumLifeway Voices, 6 Ways to Know if a Sexual Act is a SinLearn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

We are so excited to have Tara-Leigh Cobble join us on this week's podcast! Listen in as Kelly and Elizabeth discuss her new Bible Study, He's Where the Joy Is. Understand how God's three-in-oneness and each of the Persons of God individually—Father, Son, and Spirit—will lead you to deeper intimacy with God and greater joy in knowing Him!Tara-Leigh Cobble’s zeal for biblical literacy led her to create D-Group (Discipleship Group), which has grown into an international network of three hundred-plus Bible studies that meet every week in homes, churches, and online. She also writes and hosts a daily radio show called The God Shot, as well as a daily podcast called The Bible Recap which unpacks the richness of Scripture alongside the chronological one-year reading plan. In just over two years, the podcast garnered seventy million downloads and reached number three on the Apple Podcast top overall charts. More than twenty thousand churches around the world have joined their reading plan to know and love God better. Her book, The Bible Recap, a 365-day guide to reading through the Bible, aims to help people not only read and understand Scripture but love it too!Show Notes:Delighting in the Trinity by Michael ReevesThe Bible Recap book by Tara-Leigh Cobblemydgroup.orgThe Bible Recap podcastThe Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey (Tara-Leigh Cobble's episode)Learn more at lifeway.com/joshua.