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Today I’m chatting with Gloria Furman on the global Church. So you’ll know her a little better, Gloria (MACE, Dallas Theological Seminary) is a wife, mother of four, cross-cultural worker, editor, and writer. In 2008 her family moved to the Middle East to plant Redeemer Church of Dubai where her husband, Dave, serves as the pastor. Gloria’s one of those women who oozes Scripture when she speaks. Throughout our friendship, many of the nuggets of wisdom she’s shared with me have really helped to reorient my thinking towards eternity. GLORIA’S RESOURCESThe Temple and the Church’s Mission by G.K. BealeOperation WorldWindow on the World (for kids)The Church: The Gospel Made Visible by Mark DeverEvangelism as Exiles by Elliot ClarkJoyfully Spreading the Word ADVICE YOU’D GIVE 25-YEAR-OLD GLORIAGod’s faithfulness in the past is a model and a promise for his faithfulness in the future, but he is too creative to do the same thing the same way twice. So no matter what comes it is God who does not change. There is no more steadying truth than looking at the unchanging character of God. SCRIPTURE REFERENCESEphesians 5Acts 2Lamentations 3:22Exodus 19Ephesians 2:102 Corinthians 5:17HebrewsJohn 10 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What is the definition of the local church and the global Church? What makes the Church unique from other institutions? (Matthew 16:17-19) How does the gospel unite us as the Church? What would be different about your life if you had a Scripture-based imagination? What could you do to orient your mind to see the world as God does? How has God uniquely designed you and currently situated you to engage in the global Church? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week?  CONNECT WITH GLORIAWebsiteInstagramTwitter 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 I’m chatting with my very own Brooks Beless! If this is your first episode and you have no idea who that is, Brooks is my husband of seven years as of today! Today we answered questions you submitted on Instagram about our love story, our family, and upcoming plans for Journeywomen since this is our very last episode before my maternity leave!  Episode 74 on the Will of God with Jen Wilkin Episode 65 on Same Sex Attraction, Identity, and the Christian with Jackie Hill Perry Episode 34 on Spiritual Disciplines with Brad Evangelista Episode 61 on Growing in Godliness with Nana Dolce CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEASBonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy by Eric MetaxasMartin Luther: The Man Who Rediscovered God and Changed the World by Eric MetaxasA gift toward his hobbyTime away with guy friends RESOURCES Episode 55 on Loving Our Dads Well with Jerad LopesYou Need A Budget BROOK’S SIMPLE JOYSWhen his daughters greet him getting home from workWell balanced budgetTime with guys 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 Betsy Gómez about remembering. We talked about everything from why it’s important for us to practice the discipline of remembrance to how actually doing so impacts our everyday lives. We really hope you’ll find this conversation helpful as you remember, reflect upon, and rejoice in the reality of the gospel as you look back on your year.So you’ll know her a little better, Betsy has a passion to help others savor the gospel. She manages the blogs and supervises media for Aviva Nuestros Corazones, the Revive Our Hearts Hispanic outreach. She’s pursuing a master’s degree in Ministry to Women at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Betsy, her husband, Moisés, and their two sons, Josué and Samuel are soon transitioning to Irving, Texas; where Moises will serve as a Pastor. BETSY’S RESOURCESMeditating, memorizing, journaling to remember truthsThe Advent calendar with the Jesus Storybook Bible New Morning Mercies for a daily gospel reminderRevive our Hearts podcast BETSY’S SIMPLE JOYSTraveling with her familyMovie nights with hot cocoa and warm breadTeaching and writing SCRIPTURE REFERENCESDeuteronomy 4:9Genesis 8:1Numbers 16:30Psalm 77:11Psalm 103Luke 22:191 Corinthians 11 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS When are you most prone to experience spiritual forgetfulness? How can you practice the discipline of remembrance (daily, weekly, and seasonally)? How can your local church help you remember the gospel? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week?  CONNECT WITH BETSYWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter 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 brought back my friend Amy Waters to discuss navigating the holidays when it just feels hard! We covered it all, from unmet holiday expectations to weightier stuff, like gathering together after the loss of a loved one. Amy offers us lots of tips from her perspective as a counselor, and of course, she points us to the hope we have in Jesus as we’re in the thick of the holiday season.So you’ll know her a little better, Amy is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Women’s Bible Study leader, disciple maker, and self-proclaimed theology junkie. Amy spent nearly 10 years on staff at Pine Cove as a Conference Director and it was there that God gave her a passion for ministering to women and families. She earned a Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2011 and is currently counseling at the Alethia Counseling Center in Tyler, TX. I cannot wait for you to hear from Amy today! AMY’S RESOURCESCounselingTreasuring God in our Traditions by Noel Piper (free PDF!)Talk through your expectations with a trusted friend AMY’S SIMPLE JOYSPie Breakfast at ThanksgivingCup of coffee with her mom and sisters for “happy time” at ChristmasCooking CONNECT WITH AMYWebsiteInstagramTwitter SCRIPTURE REFERENCES1 Peter 1:13Romans 8:32Jeremiah 15 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Do you anticipate anything being difficult this holiday season? If so, what? What are the scripts you desire to change? What is this holiday actually about? How can we glorify God as we go about this holiday season? Where can you see the hand of God in your holidays already? Pray and ask him to give you eyes to see him working in and through the coming weeks.  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 Mary Mohler about gratitude and hospitality. We talk about everything from where we see hospitality modeled in the Bible to how the gospel actually enables us to be grateful and hospitable no matter what circumstances we find ourselves in.As a veteran hostess, Mary shared some helpful, practical tips for opening our homes, as well as encouragement for those of us who feel a little more burdened as opposed to grateful when it comes to hosting and serving this time of year. We really hope this conversation encourages you to welcome others in as Christ has welcomed us.I think you’ll find Mary as delightful as I did. So you’ll know her a little better, she serves in ministry as the president’s wife at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. She is also the founder and director of Seminary Wives Institute, an academic program for student wives started 20 years ago at Southern Seminary. She has been married to Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr. for 35 years. MARY’S RESOURCESGrowing in Gratitude by Mary MohlerA Life That Says Welcome by Karen EhmanThe Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria Butterfield SCRIPTURE REFERENCESColossians 2:6-7Colossians 3:1James 1Luke 11:281 Peter 4:9 MARY’S SIMPLE JOYSPlaying with her grandsonsPlanning in her paper plannerFountain diet coke DISCUSSION QUESTIONS How does the gospel allow you to be grateful in this season? What is hospitality? How is it modeled in the gospel? How can you practice hospitality? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? SPONSORSHIP DETAILS

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I’m chatting with Amanda Bible Williams of She Reads Truth about all things Advent! We talked about everything from what Advent is, to what it means for us personally.So you’ll know her a little better, Amanda Bible Williams likes words and books more than just about anything. As Chief Content Officer of She Reads Truth, Amanda spends her days happily rearranging sentences and explaining that her maiden name really is Bible. I can’t wait for you guys to hear from her today! DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What has been your experience with Advent? How does Advent prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ? How can your practice Advent this year? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week?  AMANDA’S RESOURCES She Reads Truth Advent BooksThe Advent of the Lamb of God by Russ Ramsey Advent Table Cards AMANDA’S SIMPLE JOYSSunrisesSleepToby, her son CONNECT WITH AMANDAFacebookInstagramTwitter 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 Catherine Parks about authentic friendships. We talked about everything from the role of confession, repentance, and prayer in our friendships to how the gospel actually restores our relationships with one another when we’ve wronged or been wrong.Since my conversation with Catherine, I’ve found myself encouraged to walk in authenticity in my own relationships for the building up of the church and ultimately, for the glory of God. I hope you’re encouraged to that end as you listen as well!So you’ll know our guest a little better, Catherine Parks is a writer and Bible teacher who loves to help women build friendships around Scripture and prayer. SCRIPTURE REFERENCESGenesis 2-3Colossians 3Psalm 51Romans 2:41 John 1Psalm 42 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What is the goal of Christian friendship? How does the gospel restore your relationship with God and with others? How can confession, repentance, and prayer impact your friendships? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week?  CATHERINE’S RESOURCESRepentance: A Daring Call to Real Surrender by C. John MillerThe Doctrine of Repentance by Thomas WatsonPsalms by Sandra McCrackenThe body of Christ CATHERINE’S SIMPLE JOYSBiographies of heroes of the faithI Love LucyChai lattes OTHER RESOURCESReal: The Surprising Secret to Deeper Relationships by Catherine Parks CONNECT WITH CATHERINEWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter 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!

Hey ya’ll! Welcome to an extra, bonus episode of the Journeywomen podcast! If you’re new here, it isn’t our custom to release bonus episodes, but there’s an important contribution to our conversation from episode 75 with Lauren Weir that we didn’t have time to cover in our traditional one-hour episode. If you haven’t listened to the full episode yet, you’ll want to go back and do that now! We hope this little bonus is helpful as you continue to prayerfully process the topic of asking intentional questions throughout the week! And if you want to do that with other women listening this podcast, you can find us all over on Instagram or Facebook @journeywomenpodcast.   LAUREN’S RESOURCES Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands by Paul Tripp X Ray Questions by David Powlison How to Study the Bible PDF by Words Worth Noting (free!)   CONNECT WITH LAUREN Website Instagram   FOR MORE EPISODES OF JOURNEYWOMEN:   SUBSCRIBE Subscribe on iOS, go to the iTunes page and subscribe to the Journeywomen Podcast. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and select your podcast app. You may need to copy the link into your favorite podcast app (like Overcast or Stitcher).   WRITE A REVIEW Writing a review on iTunes will help other women on their journeys to glorify God find and utilize the podcast as a resource.   FOLLOW JOURNEYWOMEN Like/follow Journeywomen on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for the latest updates.   *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 Lauren Weir on the topic of asking intentional questions. Y’all know that question-asking is one of my favorite topics, and let me be the first to say that Lauren absolutely knocked it out of the park. We talked about everything from how we can ask intentional questions in our study of the Word to how we can use intentional questions to know and love one another better.I really believe this conversation will help you in your endeavor to know and love others with the hope of loving them, enjoying them, and leading them to Jesus. So you’ll know her a little better, Lauren is a wife and mother and lover of Jesus with a heart that beats to communicate the goodness and glory of God. Her love for God's Word and discipleship led her to pursue a Master of Biblical Counseling degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. She is the owner of Words Worth Noting, a ministry dedicated to providing resources and cultivating life through the beauty of Scripture. Lauren loves counseling, writing, creating, and discipling as much as she loves getting to spend a whole lot of time with her little girl.I genuinely hope this conversation encourages you to continue growing the skill of asking intentional questions, not only of others, but of yourself and most importantly, in your study of God’s Word. LAUREN’S RESOURCESInstruments in the Redeemer’s Hands by Paul Tripp X Ray Questions by David PowlisonHow to Study the Bible PDF by Words Worth Noting (free!) LAUREN’S SIMPLE JOYSHer daughterHer writer’s groupFriends to spend time with day to day DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Who do you know that is great at asking intentional questions? How can you ask intentional questions in your study of the Word? How can you ask intentional questions to yourself? To a friend? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week?  SCRIPTURE REFERENCESGenesis 3Luke 6:45Hebrews 10Matthew 6John 6  CONNECT WITH LAURENWebsiteInstagram 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 Jen Wilkin on the topic of knowing the will of God, one of the most requested topics we’ve received to date! If for some reason you aren’t familiar with Jen Wilkin, she’s a speaker, writer, and teacher of women’s Bible studies. During her seventeen years of teaching, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts. Jen and her family are members of the Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas. Her latest book, which we will be discussing today, is In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character. I genuinely hope this conversation encourages you to press into the Word and to seek to embody live out who God wants us to be as his followers. JEN’S RESOURCESThe Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer The Attributes of God by Arthur PinkThe Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges Knowing Faith Podcast - Episode 17: Theology 101 JEN’S SIMPLE JOYSHer pugsFountain pensJeni’s ice cream OTHER RESOURCESWomen of the Word by Jen WilkinNone Like Him by Jen WilkinIn His Image by Jen Wilkin DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Has there been a time in your life recently that you wanted to know God’s will? How does the gospel help us understand God’s will for our lives? What Godly characteristics can you develop in your life in this season? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week?  CONNECT WITH JENWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter 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!