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On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, we’re kicking off a brand new series on the fruit of the Spirit with Amy Gannett! In this series, we hope to grow in our understanding of how the Spirit helps us mirror the character of God. Amy Gannett is a Bible teacher and writer with a passion for good theology and exegetical Bible study. She got her B.A. in Biblical Exposition and Biblical Studies from Moody Bible Institute and her Masters of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. She teaches a digital Bible study through her website and creates theology training tools for kids through Tiny Theologians. Amy and her husband, Austin, are currently church planters in eastern North Carolina.  RESOURCESBiblehub.com for word study (INT) Commentary on the Epistle to the Galatians by Martin Luther Galatians for You by Tim Keller Living Beyond Yourself by Beth MooreTiny Theologian Cards CONNECT WITH AMYWebsiteFacebookTwitter SCRIPTURE REFERENCESGalatians 5 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS• What does it mean to walk in the Spirit? • How has your view of the passage on the fruit of the Spirit grown or changed?• What's the difference between keeping in step with the Spirit versus trying to produce good fruit in and of our own strength?• How can you praise God for how he has grown you in the last year?• What will abiding in Christ look like for you this week? FULL SHOW NOTES SPONSORS FOR MORE:Subscribe: iTunes | AndroidFollow Us: Instagram | FacebookSupport the podcast by writing a review*Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, we’re wrapping up our series on living in light of redemption with some encouragement from K.A. Ellis to walk forward in the freedom we have in Christ. K. A. Ellis holds an MFA from Yale University and a Master of Arts in Religion from Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, and is a doctoral candidate at Oxford Center for Mission Studies in Oxford, England. She speaks and writes on the theology of human rights, African-American culture, understanding Islam, and the persecuted church. CONNECT WITH K.A. ELLISTwitterInstagram SCRIPTURE REFERENCESMatthew 6:12John 16:33Proverbs 8-9Revelation 21 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What freedom was Jesus promising? Where do see yourself walking down paths that could lead to destruction? Do you have a Titus 2 woman in your life you can learn from? What does this look like? Are you investing in a younger woman and inviting them into your life? What does this look like? What does it look like to live in light of the freedom we've received from the gospel?  What has been your greatest takeaway from the “Living in Light of Redemption” series?  SPONSORSFOR MORE:Subscribe: iTunes | AndroidFollow Us: Instagram | FacebookSupport the podcast by writing a review*Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen! 

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, we’re chatting with Ellen Dykas about sexual brokenness. This is a sensitive topic and Ellen, the Women’s Ministry Coordinator at Harvest USA, did such a beautiful job encouraging us with the hope of the gospel. Ellen Dykas received her MA in Biblical and Theological studies at Covenant Theological Seminary, Creve Coeur, MO. She also received a Graduate Certificate in Biblical Counseling from the Christian Counseling and Education Foundation (CCEF). Ellen delights in teaching God’s Word and coming alongside women in their spiritual journey.RESOURCES Your Dating Relationship and Your Sexual Past by Ellen Dykas Sexual Sanity for Women by Ellen Dykas Sexual Sanity for Men by David White God, You, & Sex: A Profound Mystery by David White Leslie Vernick Website Openness Unhindered by Rosaria Butterfield  False Intimacy by Dr. Harry Schaumburg On the Threshold of Hope by Diane Mandt Langberg Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands by Paul Tripp CONNECT WITH ELLENWebsiteFacebookInstagram SCRIPTURE REFERENCESLuke 4Psalm 84:11Psalm 139:23-24Romans 13:14 Colossians 1:27Romans 15:13 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS• What is brokenness and what does that look like in regard to our sexuality?• How does the gospel redeem our brokenness?• What should our response be when we find ourselves walking in sexual sin?• How can you come alongside your sisters in Christ to encourage them to live in light of redemption when it comes to our sexuality?• How do we live with hope while still experiencing temptation and wrestling with our flesh on this side of heaven?• What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? FULL SHOW NOTES SPONSORS FOR MORE:Subscribe: iTunes | AndroidFollow Us: Instagram | FacebookSupport the podcast by writing a review*Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

Today marks 100 episodes of the Journeywomen podcast! We can’t believe it and we are absolutely giving God all the glory and praise for the way in which he’s blessed the work he has set before us. Today the Journeywomen team is recapping some of our favorite Journeywomen episodes, rehashing a few noteworthy quotes, and sharing how the lessons we learned from these episodes have changed the way we go about our days.Journeywomen would be nowhere without God’s grace, and one of the ways that he’s shown us his grace is through you guys! We are so grateful for your prayers, for the way you share the podcast, and for every review you’ve written. We’d love to hear from you about your favorite episodes! Hit us up over on Instagram and Facebook. Thank you for all of your love and support over the past 100 episodes. We are so grateful for your love and support as we crawl towards glory.From him, to him, and through him, be all things. To him be the glory forever.  FULL SHOW NOTES SPONSORS FOR MORE:Subscribe: iTunes | AndroidFollow Us: Instagram | FacebookSupport the podcast by writing a review*Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

Dr. Alexandria Ford, a wellness coach and consultant, dives into body image and faith, emphasizing our inherent worth as creations of God. She discusses the impact of societal norms and trauma on self-perception and encourages a biblical understanding of our bodies. The conversation highlights the significance of Jesus' physical presence and the hope for redemption within struggles. Listeners gain insights into finding comfort through community support and prayer, fostering healing and self-reflection in their spiritual journey.

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I’m chatting with Jasmine Holmes about anger. As you’ll hear, anger is something that I personally wrestle with, and I walked away super encouraged by Jasmine’s transparency and the way in which she pointed me to Jesus.So you’ll know her a little better, Jasmine Holmes is a wife, mom, and speaker. She and her husband, Phillip, have two sons, and they are members of Redeemer Church in Jackson, Mississippi. Learn more at jasminelholmes.com. You can also follow her on Facebook and Twitter. RESOURCESBeing in the Word Changes that Heal by Henry Cloud Anger by David Powlison Good and Angry by David PowlisonCommunity CONNECT WITH JASMINEWebsiteFacebookTwitter SCRIPTURE REFERENCESEphesians 4:26James 1:19David in the Psalms Matthew 21:12-13 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS• What does anger look like in your life?• What do you see as the root of your anger?  • How does the gospel redeem our anger? • What does the Bible have to say about anger?• What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? FULL SHOW NOTES SPONSORS FOR MORE:Subscribe: iTunes | AndroidFollow Us: Instagram | FacebookSupport the podcast by writing a review*Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I’m chatting with my friends Laura Wifler and Emily Jensen about perfectionism. If you know Laura and Emily of the Risen Motherhood podcast, it’s no surprise that this conversation really helped me apply the realities of the gospel to my performance-oriented, perfectionistic self. So you’ll know them a little better, Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler are the co-founders of the Risen Motherhood ministry, and co-hosts of the weekly podcast. As sisters-in-law, Emily and Laura both live in central Iowa with their families. Their first co-written book, Risen Motherhood, releases September 3rd and is available anywhere books are sold and we highly recommend checking it out! RESOURCES Gospel Fluency by Jeff Vanderstelt A Gospel Primer by Milton Vincent Risen Motherhood by Emily Jensen & Laura Wifler Church Series  CONNECT WITH RISEN MOTHERHOODWebsiteFacebookInstagram SCRIPTURE REFERENCES1 Peter 2:221 Peter 1:19-25Jude 1:241 Corinthians 2Psalms 127 Matthew 5 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS• What are some areas in your life where you don’t feel like you are enough? • Read 1 Peter 1:15-25. What do we learn about Jesus from this passage?• How does the gospel redeem our perfectionism? • Discuss the four parts of the gospel: Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Consummation.• What are some areas you could grow in your ability to connect the gospel to the everyday moments in which you find yourself wanting to perform?• What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? FULL SHOW NOTES SPONSORSFOR MORE:Subscribe: iTunes | AndroidFollow Us: Instagram | FacebookSupport the podcast by writing a review*Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, we're chatting with Ruth Chou Simons about freedom from a self-focused life. The heart of what we discuss is how gazing at the beauty of the gospel draws our eyes to Christ, enabling us to walk in the freedom of self-forgetfulness.So you’ll know her a little better, Ruth Chou Simons is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and speaker. She shares her journey of God’s grace intersecting daily life with word and paintbrush through GraceLaced.com and on Instagram. Ruth and her husband, Troy, are grateful parents to six boys—their greatest adventure. And, she’s also the author of Beholding and Becoming: The Art of Everyday Worship, as well as GraceLaced, which won a 2018 Christian Book Award.RESOURCES Beholding and Becoming by Ruth Chou Simons Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness by Tim Keller How to Worship Jesus Christ by Joseph S. Carroll The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer The Expulsive Power of a New Affection by Thomas ChalmersCONNECT WITH RUTH Website Facebook InstagramSCRIPTURE REFERENCES 2 Corinthians 3:18DISCUSSION QUESTIONS • What does it mean to behold? • What do you find yourself beholding on a daily basis? • What does it look like when you are being self-focused? • How can fixing your eyes on God shift your perspective? • How does beholding God change the mundane moments of life? • What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? FULL SHOW NOTESSPONSORSFOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review*Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen! 

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, we’re talking about anxiety and depression. I asked my friends Hope Blanton and Christine Gordon to join me because Hope is a trained counselor and Christine has formal theological training. Together, they write At His Feet Bible studies, which I cannot recommend highly enough, and all that said, you might be surprised to learn that both of them actually have and still wrestle with either anxiety or depression. Hope A. Blanton is wife to Ray and mother of three. She earned her master's in clinical social work at Temple University. Currently she works as a counselor in San Antonio. She loves good food, making people laugh, and being outside. And Christine B. Gordon, MATS, is wife to Michael and mother of three. She earned her Master of Arts in Theological Studies at Covenant Seminary. She currently lives in St. Louis where she works as the intake coordinator for a counseling center. She loves to walk, make music with other people, and share bad puns with her family. RESOURCES Not the Way It's Supposed to Be by Cornelius Plantinga Jr. Affliction by Edith Schaeffer Book of Job  Running Scared: Fear, Worry, and the God of Rest by Ed Welch CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE & HOPEWebsiteFacebookInstagram SCRIPTURE REFERENCESLuke 52 Corinthians 12:7-92 Corinthians 4:7-9JobIsaiah 25Revelation 21 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What is the difference between anxiety and depression? Have you experienced anxiety and/or depression in your life and what did that look like? How have you seen the gospel impact the day to day hardships in your life? What does it look like to be present in the lives of others? How can you walk in surrender and open confession with your community? What is the hope we have to look forward to? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week?  Find all of the links & related resources from the show here. SPONSORSHIP DETAILS FOR MORE:Subscribe: iTunes | AndroidFollow Us: Website | Instagram | FacebookSupport the podcast by writing a review*Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, we’re continuing our ten-part series living in light of redemption. Today we're chatting with Abigail Dodds about comparison and we're willing to bet her take on it will leave you with a lot to chew on. Abigail is a wife, mother of five, and graduate student at Bethlehem College and Seminary. She’s a regular contributor to Desiring God and the author of (A)Typical Woman: Free, Whole, and Called in Christ (2019).  RESOURCESWord search on Blue Letter Bible (compare, envy, bitteress, imitate) The Chronicles of NarniaKilljoys Seven Deadly Sins Small Talks What to do with Unmet Expectations episode ADVICE YOU’D GIVE 25-YEAR-OLD ABIGAILDon’t be afraid of submission. There are no perfect human authorities. CONNECT WITH ABIGAILWebsiteFacebookInstagram SCRIPTURE REFERENCESPsalm 40Psalm 89:6 Isaiah 402 Corinthians 31 Corinthians 11:1Hebrews 4:13 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Name some ways you’ve seen comparison lead to pride or envy in everyday life. How can you encourage a friend in this area with the hope of the gospel?  How can comparison lead us to God? What would it look like to “imitate principles, not methods?” If you find you are comparing yourself to others, how can you rightly orient your mind? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week?  Find all of the links & related resources from the show here. SPONSORSHIP DETAILS FOR MORE:Subscribe: iTunes | AndroidFollow Us: Website | Instagram | FacebookSupport the podcast by writing a review*Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!