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Start off your week with Kelly and Elizabeth and their thoughts on Friendsgiving! They'll share some great ideas on how to include people who might need a friend this year, funny things they're thankful for, and even some delicious recipes! Hope you'll join us!Elizabeth's Pumpkin Spice Pie:Ingredients:2 pie crusts15 ounces pumpkin puree3 eggs1 1/4 cup brown sugar1 tbsp cornstarch1/2 tsp salt- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp ginger1/4 tsp nutmeg1/8 tsp ground cloves1/8 tsp black pepperPreheat oven to 375*. Whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, and brown sugar. Add in cornstarch and spices. Pour evenly into pie crusts. Bake at 375* for 55-60 minutes. Kelly's Apple Pie: 6 cups of thinly sliced green apples1 cup of sugar2 tablespoons of flour1 teaspoon of cinnamondash of nutmegMix the dry ingredients with the apples and place them in the bottom layer of the crust. Place the second crust on top and crimp around the edges.  (I use one package of Pillsbury pie crusts (one for the bottom and one for the top) Make slits in the top of the crust in several places. Top with dots of butter, cinnamon, and sugar. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 50 minutes. Cool before serving and top with vanilla ice cream or whipped topping.Show Notes:Calvin MillerWomen's Ministry post (Dr. Miller)https://womensministry.lifeway.com/2017/11/22/tyg-thank-you-god/Learn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

"God doesn’t waste a single season.  He uses every single season whether you know how he’s using your gifts and talents or not. Be faithful right where you are." You are in for a real treat! Kelly and Elizabeth sit down and talk with Ruth Chou Simons on this encouraging podcast you don't want to miss!Ruth Chou Simons is an entrepreneur, speaker, and best-selling author of Beholding and Becoming and GraceLaced. In her new Bible study, TruthFilled, a 7-session, video-based study of the Book of Colossians she leads us through a practice of preaching gospel truth to ourselves by studying Paul’s example. Ruth shares her journey of God’s grace intersecting daily life with word and paintbrush through an online shoppe at GraceLaced.com and her Instagram® community. Ruth and her husband, Troy, are grateful parents to six boys—their greatest adventure.Bible Studies and BooksWomen's Leadership ForumGracelacedLearn more at lifeway.com/joshua. Learn more at lifeway.com/angels. 

This week Kelly and Elizabeth sat down with Yuliya Shubina who received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox as a young girl. Her story is so moving you might need to get out those tissues. Listen to how God used a simple shoebox gift to impact her life for eternity. Yuliya Shubina, originally from Central Asia, lives in Boone, NC where she serves with the Evangelical Disaster Relief Organization of Samaritan's Purse. Click here for more information about Operation Christmas Child.Operation Christmas ChildSamaritan's PurseLearn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

Kelly and Elizabeth sat down with Angie Smith and Scarlet Hiltibidal to discuss anxiety. Both Angie and Scarlet have written and spoken openly about their struggles with fear and anxiety, and in a season where many of us are feeling afraid, we wanted to talk about God's faithfulness through it all. We hear how God has shown His love to them over and over. We also laugh a lot, because these ladies are hilarious. Join us! About Angie SmithAngie Smith is a popular speaker, best-selling author, and blogger. Her greatest passion is to make the Bible feel accessible and relevant by sharing her ups and downs along the way as she encourages others in their faith. She lives with her husband and daughters in Nashville, Tennessee. About Scarlet HiltibidalScarlet Hiltibidal is a very professional wife and mother to her family in Middle Tennessee. She loves sign language with her daughters, nachos by herself, writing for her friends, and dreaming of being a famous chef while spilling the cheese dust from the macaroni box on the kitchen counter and using it anyway. She treasures the freedom of resting in the work of Jesus and hopes to help others rest as well. LinksLifeway Women Live 2021CompassionLifeway Women's Leadership ForumAfraid of All the ThingsMatchlessRelated Podcast EpisodesScarlet HiltibidalAngie SmithLillian Nakabiri MugishaElizabeth UriyoLearn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

In this episode Kelly and Elizabeth talk with Chrystal Evans Hurst about her book The 28 - Day Prayer Journey. They discuss how to start each day talking to God before your feet hit the floor and taking out the stigma of having the perfect prayer. Chrystal is a gifted writer, speaker, and worship leader.  Being the eldest child of Dr. Tony and Lois Evans, Chrystal been surrounded by the Word of God her entire life.  As a member of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, Chrystal loves to encourage women toward a deeper relationship with the Lord.  Chrystal has recently co-authored a book, Kingdom Woman, with her dad. You can also find Chrystal writing on her blog—Chrystal’s Chronicles—where she poignantly reflects her thoughts about her faith and day-to-day experiences.Most importantly, Chrystal is a dedicated wife and homeschooling mother of five. She considers herself to be the COO (Chief Operating Officer) of the Hurst household.  Chrystal and her husband, Jessie reside in a small town just outside of Dallas, Texas.The 28 - Day Prayer JourneyLearn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

We were excited to sit down in the "Nerd Zone" with Jen Wilkin and Kristi McLelland during Lifeway Women Live to talk about Bible study and women in the Bible in particular. If you've sat under either of their teachings, you know that Jen and Kristi go deep with the original context and show us how to comb Scripture for the truth that points us to who God is. Join us for this fun, and maybe a little nerdy, conversation! About Jen WilkinJen 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 Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds, None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different From Us (and Why That’s a Good Thing), In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character, Better Bible study, God of Creation Bible study, God of Covenant Bible study, Sermon on the Mount Bible study, and 1 Peter: A Living Hope in Christ Bible study.About Kristi McLellandKristi McLelland is a speaker, teacher, and college professor. Since completing her Masters in Christian Education at Dallas Theological Seminary, she has dedicated her life to teaching people how to study the Bible for themselves through a Middle Eastern lens. Her great desire for people to truly experience the love of God has led her to guide biblical study trips to Israel, Turkey, Greece, and Italy. To learn more about Kristi’s upcoming trips, speaking, and more, visit newlensbiblicalstudies.com.Links:Lifeway Women Live 2021CompassionRelated Podcast Episodes:Jen WilkinKristi McLellandLillian Nakabiri MugishaElizabeth UriyoResources:CSB Study BibleNIV First Century Study BibleCultural Backgrounds Study BibleHoly Land BibleLearn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

In this episode Elizabeth and Kelly talk with author Jamie Sumner who recently wrote Eat, Sleep and Save the World. They talk about Jamie's life and the truth of life as a parent of a child with special needs.About Jamie Sumner:Jamie is the author of several books including Eat, Sleep and Save the World, for children of parents with special needs. She has written for The New York Times and The Washington Post as well as other publications. Jamie is also a mom to a son with cerebral palsy and she writes and speaks about disability in literature. She loves stories that celebrate the grit and beauty in all kids.Eat, Sleep and Save the World  Tune it Out Roll With ItLearn more at lifeway.com/joshua. Learn more at lifeway.com/angels. 

We were thrilled to be able to record several podcast sessions at Lifeway Women Live with some of our favorite authors and speakers! In this episode, we sit down with Kelly Minter and Jennifer Rothschild to discuss the role of music in our faith. Both Kelly and Jennifer are musicians as well as Bible teachers, and we loved having a conversation with them about worship, hymns, and how music draws us closer to God. About Kelly Minter: Kelly Minter is an author, speaker, songwriter, and singer. She is passionate about women discovering Jesus Christ through the pages of Scripture. Whether through song, study, or spoken word, Kelly desires to authentically express Christ to the women in a culture where so many are hurting and broken. She is driven to share the healing and strength of Christ through the Bible's truth. About Jennifer Rothschild:Known for her substance and a down-to-earth teaching style, Jennifer Rothschild weaves together colorful illustrations, universal principles, and music to help audiences find contentment, walk with endurance, and celebrate the ordinary. With wit and poignant story-telling, Jennifer shares challenges in her life, encouraging women to look beyond their circumstances.Links:Lifeway Women Live 2020 Simulcast (available for viewing until October 8, 2020)Lifeway Women Live 2021Sponsor a Child with Compassion InternationalTake Courage Bible StudyRuth CDRelated Episodes:Jennifer RothschildKelly MinterKelly Minter at Lifeway Women Live 2019Lillian Nakabiri MugishaElizabeth UriyoLearn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

It may seem odd to talk about Advent in September, but we're so excited to present the Lifeway Women Advent study for 2020—O Come, O Come, Emmanuel—coming October 1. We sit and chat with a couple of the writers for the Bible study. We talk about what you can expect of the study, as well as what Advent means to us. About Michelle Prater Freeman:Publisher of B&H Kids, Michelle Prater Freeman has spent much of her career creating children's books—words, rhymes, and plenty of rabbit illustrations. Michelle makes her home outside Nashville, where she serves as the mom in a recently blended family of seven. About Ravin McKelvy:Ravin McKelvy is a copywriter at Lifeway and graduated with a degree in communications from Moody Bible Institute. She is passionate about the intersection of art and theology and sharing the daily realities of Christian living on Instagram. She grew up in a family of 12, and currently lives with some of her family in Franklin, TN.Links:O Come, O Come, EmmanuelAdvent"Mary, Did You Know?" Behold the Lamb of GodLearn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

We were thrilled to be able to record several podcast sessions at Lifeway Women Live with some of our favorite authors and speakers! In this episode, we're talking with Beth Moore and Jackie Hill Perry about the inspiration of Scripture. What does it mean that God's Word is "inspired"? How can we better study Scripture? What are practical steps for diving into the Bible, perhaps for the first time? You won't want to miss this conversation!About BethBeth Moore is an author and Bible teacher of best­selling Bible studies and books for women. She is the founder of Living Proof Ministries and speaker at Living Proof Live women's events across the US. Beth's mission is to guide women everywhere into a richer, more fulfilling relationship with the Jesus.About JackieJackie Hill Perry is a Bible teacher, writer, and artist. She is the author of Jude: Contending for the Faith in Today's Culture; Gay Girl, Good God: The Story of Who I Was and Who God Has Always Been; and the forthcoming Holier Than Thou: How God's Holiness Helps Us Trust Him. At home she is known as wife to Preston and Mommy to Eden and Autumn.LinksLifeway Women Live 2020 Simulcast (available for viewing until October 8, 2020)Lifeway Women Live 2021Girls Wknd (Code: girlsweekend)Sponsor a Child with Compassion InternationalRelated EpisodesBeth MooreJackie Hill PerryJackie Hill Perry at Lifeway Women Live 2019Lillian Nakabiri MugishaElizabeth UriyoLearn more at lifeway.com/joshua.