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In this episode of the Journeywomen podcast Hunter talks with Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth about how the little pieces of our story nestle themselves in the context of the greater story of redemption. Nancy has touched the lives of millions of women through Revive Our Hearts and the True Woman movement, calling them to heart revival and biblical womanhood. Her love for Christ and His Word is infectious, and permeates her outreach. Her books have sold more than three million copies and are reaching the hearts of women around the world.  RESOURCES You Can Trust God to Write Your Story by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth & Robert Wolgemuth Commentary on Ruth by John PiperThe book of Ruth Book of Ruth on Revive Our Hearts Story of Redemption Bible The Jesus Storybook Bible CONNECT WITH NANCYRevive Our HeartsTrue Woman SCRIPTURE REFERENCESRuthIsaiah 402 Corinthians 12:9-112 Corinthians 4:17-18Psalm 42:11 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What is redemption? What does God’s story of redemption look like over all of history? What helps you remember God’s redeeming power in your own life?  How does the reality of redemption offer you hope in the current struggles you are facing?  Read 2 Corinthians 4:17-18. What is the hope we have?  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 DETAILSFOR 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! 

Today I’m chatting with Trillia Newbell on the mission of the church. We talked about everything from how we see the ancient church fulfilling the mission they were given by Jesus to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to observe all that Jesus commanded, to how we are united with them in that very same mission today. We pray this episode aids your understanding of what we have been called to as Christ followers, to go into the world by the power of the Spirit with the goal of making disciples by proclaiming the gospel for the glory of God and for the good of the world. RESOURCES9 Marks ADVICE YOU’D GIVE 25-YEAR-OLD TRILLIALife is hard. God is faithful. CONNECT WITH TRILLIAWebsiteFacebookInstagram SCRIPTURE REFERENCESMatthew 28:19-20ActsEphesians DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What is the mission of the Church? Where do you see that in Scripture? How does the gospel empower us to accomplish that mission? How are you accomplishing this mission within the context of community? Are there things hindering you as you seek to live out the mission of the Church within the context of community? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? What is your biggest takeaway from this series on the Church?  Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE SPONSORSHIP DETAILSFOR 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, I chatted with Elizabeth Woodson about unity in the church. So you’ll know her a little better, Elizabeth is a passionate Bible teacher whose deepest desire is to know Christ and to make Him known! Engaging both the heart and mind, she loves to teach the truth of Scripture, empowering believers to experience abundant life with Jesus! On most days you can find her hanging out at The Village Church, where she has the joy to work as the Institute Associate Minister doing what she loves – writing, teaching, and developing leaders. Elizabeth is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary with a Masters in Christian Education, and formerly served as the Single Life Ministry Coordinator at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship under the leadership of Senior Pastor, Dr. Tony Evans. ELIZABETH’S RESOURCES Horizontal Jesus by Tony Evans Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer ELIZABETH’S SIMPLE JOYSFriends and familyGood food - Pecan LodgeMusic CONNECT WITH ELIZABETHWebsiteInstagram SCRIPTURE REFERENCESActs 2:42-47 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What is the big story of the Bible? What gets in the way of our ability to reflect God’s glory? How would your life look different if you loved people as God has loved you? What does the gospel look like on display in the midst of community and conflict? How has God used community in your own life to draw you closer to himself? How have you seen God’s image reflected in those around you? 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 DETAILSMarriage After God is led by Aaron and Jennifer Smith who have a new book out called Marriage After God! In their book Marriage After God they transparently share their journey from a marriage in crisis to a marriage built on Christ’s redemptive love. For 15% off your purchase at shop.marriageaftergod.com use the code JOURNEYWOMEN at checkout. You can find them on Instagram at @marriageaftergod.Prep Dish is a healthy subscription-based meal planning service. All you need to do is sign up, and you’ll receive an email every week with a grocery list and instructions for prepping meals ahead of time. For a free 2-week trial, go to PrepDish.com/journey.Westrock Coffee believes in people and the drive not only to survive but to live with dignity and achieve greatness. Find Westrock coffee on Amazon and other retails stores around the United States or go to westrockcoffee.com to learn more. 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, I’m chatting with Mary Willson about women’s roles in the church. We’re praying this conversation will serve as a catalyst to dig into the Word and to pursue further dialogue with women in your own local churches. Ultimately, our hope is that you’ll walk away encouraged to joyfully celebrate the importance God has placed on women’s roles in the body. MARY’S RESOURCESThe Scripture Women and God by Kathleen Nielson Jesus, Justice, and Gender Roles by Kathy Keller His Testimonies, My Heritage: Women of Color on the Word of God by Kristie AnyabwileBiographies of Different Women MARY’S SIMPLE JOYSTime with her nieces and nephewsReading books that are compilations of lettersSleeping in DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Where do we see women exercising their design in the Scriptures? What is our God-given design as women? What does it look like to joyfully celebrate God’s good design for men and women in the context of the local church? How are you exercising your God-given gifts in the context of your local church? How can we love others when we hold differing views? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week?  SPONSORSHIP DETAILSFOR 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, I’m chatting with Matt Lantz about serving the Body of Christ with our spiritual gifts. Matt gave us an overview of the purpose and function of each of the spiritual gifts and how we can go about identifying our gifts and use them to serve in our local churches. What’s the purpose of stewarding our gifts for the glory of God?Matt is a husband, father, and pastor who lives in Fort Worth, Texas with his wife and three children. He’s a graduate of TCU and Dallas Theological Seminary and has been working in full-time ministry since 2000 preparing the way for the Lord Jesus in the lives of men and women. Matt was the founding director of a discipleship program called the Forge at Pine Cove where he spent 12 years helping young men and women learn their identity and steward it well. He has recently moved on from the Forge and is now serving as the Recruitment and Development Pastor and the Associate Pastor of the West Campus at Christ Chapel Bible Church in Fort Worth, TX. MATT’S RESOURCESTalk to your churchServeAsk a mentor for their insight DEVELOPING AN IDENTITY STATEMENT“It’s less about crafting a cool sounding statement, than it is about understanding in humility who you are and how God designed you (Ephesians 2:10). The identity statement is essentially not a discovery of who you are as much as a declaration of what God has done in creating you. You cannot do that by yourself.”With the help of others, begin to determine these three elements of an identity statement: You are designed in this way… To work with these kinds of people… To accomplish this goal “An identity statement is a statement about design, who the design is for, and what the design is meant to accomplish specifically for the kingdom within the Body of Christ.” CONNECT WITH MATTWebsiteInstagramTwitter DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What are spiritual gifts? What are the areas in your life that you are naturally good at that you find yourself using for your own purposes? How can knowing that help you see your spiritual gifts? What spiritual gifts do you see in the lives of those around you? What gifts have others seen in you over the course of your life as a Christian? What would it look like to grow in and develop your gifts for the glory of God? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week?  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, I chatted with Kristie Anyabwile about what to do when church gets hard. We ran the gamut on what kind of stuff makes church difficult and why it’s important that we press in, even when it’s challenging.Kristie is a pastor's wife, mom, Bible teacher and author of His Testimonies, My Heritage: Women of Color on the Word of God, which will be released in September. She works with the Charles Simeon Trust as the Associate Director of Women's Workshops, helping to equip women Bible teachers. She joyfully supports her husband of 27 years, Thabiti, as he pastors Anacostia River Church in Washington, DC. KRISTIE’S RESOURCES What Is a Healthy Church Member? by Thabiti M. Anyabwile The Compelling Community: Where God's Power Makes a Church Attractive by Mark Dever Discipling: How to Help Others Follow Jesus by Mark Dever Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change by Paul David Tripp KRISTIE’S SIMPLE JOYSEarl Grey teaSnickersCooking DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Use 3-5 words to describe your personal experience with church over your lifetime. What would it look like to engage in church while working through the things that can make church hard? How can you exhort and encourage those in your circle to engage in church when it is hard? How have you seen God’s provision for you through hard times? What role did the Church play? How have you seen God use your pain and hard times to minister to others? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week?  SPONSORSHIP DETAILSFOR 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, I’m chatting with Dr. Michael Haykin about church history! Dr. Haykin is the chair and professor of Church History at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY and Director of the Andrew Fuller Center for Baptist Studies. DR.HAYKIN’S RESOURCES The Journal of Esther Edwards Burr, 1754-1757 Fierce Convictions: The Extraordinary Life of Hannah More by Karen Swallow Prior Susie: The Life and Legacy of Susannah Spurgeon by Ray Rhodes Reformation Women: Sixteenth-Century Figures Who Shaped Christianity's Rebirthby Rebecca VanDoodewaard Eight Women of Faith by Dr. Michael Haykin No Other Foundation: The Church Through Twenty Centuries by Jeremy C. Jackson Reformation Heritage Books for Children by Simonetta Carr Empowered: How God Shaped 11 Women's Lives by Catherine Parks DR.HAYKIN’S SIMPLE JOYSHistory, libraries, book storesSpending time with his wifeSpending time with his adult children  WOMEN TO LEARN ABOUTEsther Edwards Burr (1732-1758)Perpetua (Died 203)Monica mother of Augustine (332-387)Macrina (330-379)Julian of Norwich (1342-1416)Idelette Stordeur de Bure Calvin (1509-1549)Brilliana Harley (1598-1643)Anne Dutton (1692–1765)Anne Steele (1717–1778)Phillis Wheatley (1753-1784)Selina Hastings (1707-1791)Josephine Butler (1828-1906)Amy Carmichael (1867-1951)Elisabeth Elliot (1926-2015)Henrietta Mears (1890-1963) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Why is it important to value church history? What is something you learned regarding church history? Identify an area of life where learning about history changed your view of the present? How is your view of the gospel strengthened by history? How has your view of the church been challenged by this episode? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week?  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, I’m chatting with Sandra McCracken about worshipping the Lord together in the context of corporate worship. We talk about what worship is, and what it isn’t, and ultimately, that it’s not about us. If you don’t know her, Sandra’s prolific contributions as a songwriter, modern-day hymn writer, and record producer has brought grace and clarity to her soulful, folk-gospel sound. Whether in a theater or in a chapel, she is a dynamic performer who blurs the lines of what church music sounds like, captivating and inviting audiences to sing along. While many of her songs like “We Will Feast In The House Of Zion” and “Thy Mercy My God” have settled into regular rotation in Christian worship services internationally, she has also had songs recorded by All Sons And Daughters, ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, Audrey Assad, A Rocha Compilation, Bifrost Arts, Caedmon’s Call and others. She is further a founding member of Indelible Grace Music and Rain For Roots (children’s music) and has been a guest writer for Art House America, She Reads Truth, The Gospel Coalition, Christianity Today, RELEVANT Magazine and more. SANDRA’S RESOURCES Desiring the Kingdom by James K.A. Smith A Royal “Waste” of Time by Marva Dawn For the Beauty of the Church by W. David O. Taylor SANDRA’S SIMPLE JOYSEnglish tea with honey and milkWalk in the woodsThe ocean CONNECT WITH SANDRAWebsiteFacebookInstagram DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What is hospitality in light of the gospel? What would it look like for you to be hospitable at church and in life? We all have days when we don’t feel like worshipping, particularly with other believers in the context of corporate worship. How do our emotions affect our worship? How does the gospel unite us and enable us to worship together despite varying preferences? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week?  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, I’m chatting with Dr. Mark Dever about finding a healthy church. So you’ll know him a little better, Dr. Mark has served as the senior pastor of CHBC (Capitol Hill Baptist Church) since 1994 and as president of 9Marks (a ministry to churches and church leaders) since its founding in 1998. He’s married to Connie and they have two adult children, both married, and one grandchild. Dr. Mark has authored a number of books, including 9 Marks of a Healthy Church. Whether you’re on the hunt for a church or if you’re already involved somewhere, we think you’ll walk away from this conversation with Mark encouraged to follow Jesus with his people for his glory. MARK’S RESOURCES9Marks Church Search Nine Marks of a Healthy ChurchThe Church: The Gospel Made VisibleMorning and Evening by Charles SpurgeonThe Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers & DevotionsThe Christian Ministry by Charles Bridges MARK’S SIMPLE JOYSWifeKids and grandkidsReading historyPeopleArchitecture SCRIPTURE REFERENCESGalatians 5John 13:34-35Hebrews 10:19-25Hebrews 121 Corinthians 11:28 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What are the elements of a healthy church? Why is it important to exercise community within the context of a local church? What is the difference between a healthy and unhealthy church? What is the gospel and what does that look like presented in the local church? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week?  SPONSORSHIP DETAILSFOR 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, I’m chatting with Susan Hunt about the local church! One of our mutual friends rightly stated that Susan bleeds ecclesiology, or the theology of the church. After talking with her, I couldn’t agree more. She said, “I can barely speak the word ‘church’ without weeping in wonder at the very idea! The Body of Christ, the Bride of Christ, the family of God! The church is the people of God in all times and in all places! We’re those who were chosen in Christ in eternity past! We’re being redeemed, adopted, and sanctified in him! The church is those who are indwelt by God’s Holy Spirit! Think of that! The very Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead! We’re the ones with the potential to make Jesus known! To reflect the glory of God in a dark, broken world! So, the church is the people who have been entrusted with the living Word of the living God.” SUSAN’S RESOURCESThe BibleConsider the historic creeds (like Westminster Confession of Faith and the Heidelberg Catechism)Discover a biblical perspective of our womanhood and God’s calling for us as women in our churchFind a small group of women to dig into the Word with other women SCRIPTURE REFERENCESEphesians 4:111 Peter 2:9Numbers 2:2Acts 2Hebrews 10:22Philippians 3John 17 - Jesus’ prayerPsalm 92 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What is the local church? What is the purpose of the local church? How were you uniquely designed to be a part of the local church? What are some of the joys and hardships of being involved in the local church? How have you been shaped by covenant community? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week?  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!