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Listen in on one of our panels from Lifeway Women’s Leadership Forum! Kelly King, Becky Loyd, and Anne Harrison discuss the results of the in-depth study Lifeway Research conducted on the state of ministry to women. You won’t want to miss this episode filled with fascinating statistics and practical tips for women’s ministry in the local church. RESOURCESLifeway Women's Leadership ForumHis Glory, Her Good student ministry podcastLifeway's State of Ministry to Women researchState of Ministry to Women panel slidesMARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Kelly King and Elizabeth Hyndman.RECOMMENDED: Check out this blog post Kelly wrote about women's ministry trends for 2024!Learn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

Welcome to 2024! We are so excited to share our conversation with you about all of the exciting things we have coming up this year, as well as look back at some of our favorite experiences in 2023. Kelly and Elizabeth discuss how they’re celebrating in the new year, what Lifeway books and events they’re looking forward to, and what “MARKED” them in 2023. Thank you for listening!BOOK LINKSThe Bible in a Year Bible Study Book by Kandi GallatyLifeway Women AcademySermon on the Mount Bible Study Book by Jen WilkinOld Testament Handbook and New Testament HandbookThe Gospel of John Bible Study Book by Melissa SpoelstraAlive Bible Study Book by Lifeway Women Come Home Bible Study Book by Caroline SaundersEphesians Bible Study Book by Jackie Hill Perry, Jasmine Holmes, and Melissa KrugerRevelation Bible Study Book by Jen WilkinLuke in the Land Bible Study Book by Kristi McLellandJoy to the World Bible Study Book with music by Ellie Holcomb (link coming soon!)Dwell Differently Bible Study Book by Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott (link coming soon!)Esther Bible Study Book by Kelly Minter (link coming soon!)EVENT LINKSLifeway Women EventsGoing Beyond LiveLifeway Women’s Leadership ForumMARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Kelly King and Elizabeth Hyndman.RECOMMENDED: Learn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

Merry Christmas from the MARKED Podcast team! Throughout the year, we asked several of our guests to read a few verses from the Christmas story, so we have compiled them together for you to listen to and be reminded of the truth of why we celebrate Christmas. Please enjoy this special Christmas episode by listening to a reading of the Christmas story—Luke 2:1-40.LINKS:Luke 2:1-40 (CSB)MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Kelly King and Elizabeth Hyndman.RECOMMENDED: Listen to Kelly and Elizabeth talk about Christmas traditions they practice in their churches—everything from hair catching on fire to Christmas carols to Advent candles. In this Christmas episode, we hear from some of our listeners on their favorite church Christmas traditions, too! More than anything, we love how these traditions, even when they fail, point us to Jesus, the Light of the World.

We've had an amazing year on MARKED with so many unforgettable moments. Kelly and Elizabeth, along with Erin, our producer, and Caleb, our audio editor, reflect on conversations with our guests that we're still talking about. Listen in to key clips we pulled from episodes in 2023 as we discuss how these conversations have "marked" us!FULL EPISODES MENTIONED: Richard BlackabyRebecca McLaughlinDean InserraWhen You Pray | Jackie Hill Perry and Jen WilkinAmy-Jo Girardier on Reaching Gen Z and Gen AlphaVaneetha RisnerChelsea SobolikLWA: Christy Thornton on TheologyIrene Sun on Understanding Hebrew PoetryLifeway Women Academy Miniseries on YouTubeRESOURCES:When You Pray Bible studyMARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Kelly King and Elizabeth Hyndman.RECOMMENDED: Go back to the beginning of the year and listen to Kelly and Elizabeth ring in 2023! They discuss their goals, habits, ideas, and more for the year.Learn more at lifeway.com/joshua. Learn more at lifeway.com/angels. 

Sam Allberry debunks some of the myths of singleness, talks about writing a book that teaches kids how marriage points us to God's love, and shares ways couples and families can include their single friends in their holiday plans. Plus, he gives advice for those of us who will be seeing and celebrating with loved ones during the holidays who identify as LGBTQ+ or who have different views on sexuality than we do. RESOURCES:7 Myths about SinglenessIs God Anti-Gay?God’s Go-TogethersGod’s SignpostsMARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Kelly King and Elizabeth Hyndman.RECOMMENDED: Hear the powerful story of Laura Perry and her mother Francine as they share the story of Transgender to Transformed.ABOUT SAM ALLBERRYSam Allberry is a pastor, preacher and apologist. He is the author of various books, the most recent of which is What God Has to Say About Our Bodies and the cohost of the podcast You’re Not Crazy: Gospel Sanity for Young Pastors. He is the Associate Pastor at Immanuel Nashville and a Fellow at the Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics.Learn more at lifeway.com/joshua. Learn more at lifeway.com/angels. 

During the holiday season, we are encouraged to celebrate at all of the parties, ceremonies, and family get-togethers we attend. But we also know that there can be a lot of fear and expectations that come with those celebrations. Author and licensed therapist Nicole Zasowski shares how we can release our fears, choose joy, and find the courage to celebrate during the holiday season, even when we come face to face with those living the lives we think we want.RESOURCES:From Lost to FoundWhat if It’s Wonderful“What if It’s Wonderful in the Glass House” podcast episodeMARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Kelly King and Elizabeth Hyndman.RECOMMENDED: Listen to Lifeway Women director Becky Loyd share her top leadership lessons and how she’s learned to depend on the Lord in her life—because “the more you depend on the Lord, the better things are going to turn out for you.”ABOUT NICOLE ZASOWSKINicole Zasowski is a licensed marriage and family therapist, sought-after speaker, and author of What If It’s Wonderful? and From Lost to Found. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and three young children. Nicole would love to connect with you on her website: nicolezasowski.comLearn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

Lifeway Women author Hannah Anderson joins us to talk about writing her new Bible study book, Life Under the Sun: The Unexpectedly Good News of Ecclesiastes. Hannah is a prolific writer as she's written many books, including a children's book and now a Bible study! We often think of art and beauty when think of Hannah's writing, so we loved our conversation with her about what place art and beauty have in Ecclesiastes. Plus, listen to the end of the episode to hear the final part of Edouard Ndecky's story in our special four-part series about Operation Christmas Child. This week, Edouard shares how Operation Christmas Child has marked him on this side of the shoebox as he has had the opportunity to tell of God's faithfulness through his story. National Collection Week is November 13–20, 2023, and you can help shape a child’s life by packing a shoebox gift too!   RESOURCES:Life Under the Sun Bible Study BookThe World God MadeOther Books by Hannah AndersonOperation Christmas ChildMARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Kelly King and Elizabeth Hyndman.RECOMMENDED: Listen to Jackie Hill Perry and Jen Wilkin on two types of prayer they wrote about in the Bible study, When You Pray: petition and praise.ABOUT HANNAH ANDERSONHannah Anderson is an author and Bible teacher who lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Her books include Humble Roots: How Humility Grounds and Nourishes Your Soul, Turning of Days: Lessons from Nature, Season, and Spirit, and the recently released, Heaven and Nature Sing. Hannah’s goal is to encourage believers to think deeply and broadly about how the gospel transforms every area of life.You can connect with her at her blog sometimesalight.com and on X @sometimesalight.ABOUT EDOUARD NDECKYEdouard grew up in a happy home in West Africa, though his family didn’t have a lot of material possessions. His father, a pastor, would encourage Edouard to find hope in God’s love. When Edouard received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift at age fourteen, he saw it as a gift from God.Learn more at lifeway.com/joshua. Learn more at lifeway.com/angels. 

Laura Wifler, the cofounder of Risen Motherhood, shared with us how the well-known ministry and non-profit began with the goal of encouraging, equipping, and challenging moms to apply the gospel to their everyday lives. We loved talking with her about how women can champion one another, no matter the path they choose, in regard to working, staying at home, making choices about education, and so much more. Plus, make sure to keep listening until the end of the episode for part three of our conversation with Edouard Ndecky! Today, Edouard shared how his community was “marked” by his shoebox since it became a tool to share the gospel with his community. Through this four-part series, you’ll learn how the shoebox gift Edouard received contained much-needed items, along with a fun gift that brought joy for years to come. National Collection Week is November 13–20, 2023, and you can help shape a child’s life by packing a shoebox gift too!   RESOURCES:Risen MotherhoodRisen Motherhood bookRisen Motherhood PodcastLike Me children’s bookOperation Christmas ChildMARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Kelly King and Elizabeth Hyndman.RECOMMENDED: Listen to our conversation with Courtney Moore about the mission behind Women & Work, as well as how it got started and what her hope is for the book.ABOUT LAURA WIFLERLaura Wifler is a writer, podcaster, and cofounder of Risen Motherhood and is based in central Iowa. She has authored several books for children, including the award-winning Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer, and is the coauthor of the Risen Motherhood book.ABOUT EDOUARD NDECKYEdouard grew up in a happy home in West Africa, though his family didn’t have a lot of material possessions. His father, a pastor, would encourage Edouard to find hope in God’s love. When Edouard received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift at age fourteen, he saw it as a gift from God.Learn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

This week we're talking to Chuck Peters, director of Lifeway's kids ministry, about Hyfi—a new curriculum to reach the next generation. We loved this energizing, fun conversation with Chuck as we learned more about Hyfi and what makes this completely digital resource different from other curriculums. Designed to root the next generation's identity in Christ, Hyfi is an exciting new approach to ministry. We can't wait for you to learn more about this amazing new resource for the church! Also, make sure to listen to the end of this episode for part two of a special four-part series where we talk to Edouard Ndecky about Operation Christmas Child! This week, Edouard shares how receiving the shoebox “marked” his life. Through this four-part series, you’ll learn how the shoebox gift Edouard received contained much-needed items, along with a fun gift that brought joy for years to come. National Collection Week is November 13–20, 2023, and you can help shape a child’s life by packing a shoebox gift too!   RESOURCES:Flip the ScriptHyfiThe Gospel ProjectOperation Christmas ChildMARKED episode with Amy-Jo GirardierMARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Kelly King and Elizabeth Hyndman.RECOMMENDED: Listen in to our conversation with Jana Magruder about ways we can connect to new families in our communities and schools, as well as how leaders can be an encouragement to both kids and parents they minister to.ABOUT CHUCK PETERSChuck Peters is the director of Lifeway Kids. Before his role at Lifeway, Chuck had a prolific career in television and video production. He is a 3-time Emmy Award Winning producer, director, writer and on-screen talent. A graduate of Columbia Bible College, Chuck, and his wife, Cris, have served in student and children’s ministry for many years.ABOUT EDOUARD NDECKYEdouard grew up in a happy home in West Africa, though his family didn’t have a lot of material possessions. His father, a pastor, would encourage Edouard to find hope in God’s love. When Edouard received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift at age fourteen, he saw it as a gift from God.Learn more at lifeway.com/joshua. Learn more at lifeway.com/angels. 

Irene Sun joins us to have a conversation on gratitude, the psalms, and why it’s important for Christians today to read the poetical books and wisdom literature. She unpacks the meaning of the Hebrew term hesed and shares more information about the new Bible study, Grateful: Foster a Heart of Gratitude that she was a contributing writer to.Also, make sure to listen to the end of this episode for part one of a special four-part series where we talk to Edouard Ndecky about Operation Christmas Child! This week, Edouard shares how his father being chosen by God to be a pastor in Senegal shaped his family’s lives and set Edouard up to have a soft heart for the gospel. Through this four-part series, you’ll learn how the shoebox gift Edouard received contained much-needed items, along with a fun gift that brought joy for years to come. National Collection Week is November 13–20, 2023, and you can help shape a child’s life by packing a shoebox gift too!   RESOURCES:Grateful Bible Study BookLifeway Women AcademyOperation Christmas ChildMARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Kelly King and Elizabeth Hyndman.RECOMMENDED: Want to learn more about Operation Christmas Child? Listen to Izabella McMillon’s story where she shared her shoebox story and how this unexpected gift of God’s love was life-changing for her.ABOUT IRENE SUNIrene Sun was born in Malaysia and is the author of the picture books Taste and See: All About God’s Goodness and God Counts: Numbers in His Word and His World. She studied liturgy and literature at Yale University (MAR) and Old Testament and Semitic Languages at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (ThM). She now teaches her four boys at home with her preacher husband, Hans. They joyfully belong to Pittsburgh Chinese Church.ABOUT EDOUARD NDECKYEdouard grew up in a happy home in West Africa, though his family didn’t have a lot of material possessions. His father, a pastor, would encourage Edouard to find hope in God’s love. When Edouard received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift at age fourteen, he saw iLearn more at lifeway.com/joshua. Learn more at lifeway.com/angels.