Digging In with Tasha Calvert

Mary, Tamasan, and Suzette conclude their Season 7 series looking forward to how they are trusting God to sanctify them in their 50's.Show Notes:Blessed are the Spiraling by Levi Lusko Buy HERE @ Prestonwood BookstoreCheck out Levi Lusko: levilusko.comSummer Bible Studyhttps://prestonwoodwomen.orgSummer BookUse code: PRESTONWOOD for free shipping

Mother's Day can be hard for women who are not biological or adoptive moms. Angel and Michelle join Tasha to discuss how God has used their maternal gifts through in spiritually formative and fulfilling ways. Show Notes:Summer Bible StudySummer BookUse code: PRESTONWOOD for Free Shipping

Tasha has a conversation mother-daughter duo, Jennie and Alivia Lusko, as they share about their relationship, their faith, and the rite of passage the Lusko's have baked into their family tradition.Show Notes:MVMNT Conference Blessed Are the Spiralinghttps://www.prestonwoodbookstore.com/blessed-are-the-spiraling.html Summer Bible Study|https://prestonwoodwomen.orgSummer BookUse code: PRESTONWOOD for free shipping

Tasha welcomes Christine Callander (MSN, APRN, FNP-C), of Pure Health Texas, to talk about how taking care of our bodies can be holy.Show Notes:https://www.shopshereadstruth.com/products/attributes-of-god-womens-reading-guide-1Use Code: PRESTONWOOD at She Reads Truth for free shipping https://www.theshareddish.org/our-story  https://prestonwoodwomen.org  https://www.purehealthtexas.com/meet-the-providers 

Dr. Julie Parton joins Tasha to discuss how allowing the Bible to inform our thinking can also shape our feelings.Show Notes:https://www.shopshereadstruth.com/products/attributes-of-god-womens-reading-guide-1UseCode PRESTONWOOD for free shipping https://www.theshareddish.org/our-story https://prestonwoodwomen.org Scriptures Referenced:Proverbs 23:7Psalm 27:13Psalm 103Romans 12:2Philippians 4:8Colossians 3:22 Corinthians 10:5John 14:6Martin Luther: “You cannot keep birds from flying over your head, but you can keep them from building a nest in your hair”.

Tasha shares a message from Luke 19 in honor of Holy Week. Show Notes:Prestonwoodwomen.org

Tamasan brings the board game of Life to the studio as we discuss sanctification in our 40's.Show Notes:Here Be Dragons: Treading the Deep Waters of Motherhood, Mean Girls, and Generational Trauma Emotionally Healthy DiscipleshipDr. Henry Cloud, author of BoundariesResources from Levi Lusko

Tasha invites Anne Harrison back in the studio to discuss the universal experience we all have with waiting. Maybe you are in a season of waiting on God for next steps, reconciliation, or even awaiting an answer to prayer. Waiting is something to which we are all called at some point. Anne shares her experience in a current season of waiting.Show Notes:Prestonwoodwomen.orgYouVersionPracticing the Way (John Mark Comer) 

It's that time of year where friends and family from all walks of life may-or-may-not be “giving up” something for Lent. In recent years, many Christians who have not typically observed a Lenten season have adopted language and observances that mirror Lent. Listen in as Tasha unpacks where Lent originated, who has historically observed Lent, and why many protestants and evangelicals do not observe Lent.

Tasha introduces listeners to author, speaker, and podcaster, Asheritah Ciuciu to discuss her love for Scripture and how rhythms in God's Word were instrumental in redeeming her dark night of the soul.Show Notes:For more information on Asheritah, please visit asheritah.comor https://www.youtube.com/@Asheritahprestonwoodwomen.orgLent episode:https://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-talk-about-lent--53115199

Our 30's: Mary describes this decade with the words of Charles Dickens, “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times”! Listen in as Tasha, Suzette, and Tamasan weigh in on this description, and discuss what sanctification looked like in their 30's.Show NotesPrestonwoodwomen.org Lent episode of Digging In

Leanne Jamieson shares how God is moving in wholistic pro-life ministry, post Roe v Wade.Show Notes:Text: GIVE to 50567Text: AMAZON to 50567 to receive a shopping list for the Family Resource CenterVisit: prestonwoodpregnancy.org for volunteer opportunities Check out Prestonwood Women @ prestonwoodwomen.org or on IG @prestonwoodwomen

Tasha invites Karly and Isabelle to stick around “after the episode” and ask more questions. This is a fun, short episode for those of you wanting more Q&A!

Prestonwood Interns, Karly and Isabelle, are back for Season 6, asking their top ten questions. Tasha fields them all—from IVF to the Omnipresence of God!Prestonwood Women: https://prestonwoodwomen.org Gather '25: https://www.gather25.com Code: PWGATHER25

Tasha invites long-time friend, Missy Phipps, into the studio to discuss the journey that birthed Ally's Wish.Show Notes:Three Little Cowboys: https://www.ebay.com/p/23038610467 by Allyson Hendrickson  Ally's Wish: https://allyswish.org A Jewel in His Crown: https://www.goingbeyond.com/resources/books/a-jewel-in-his-crown/  by Priscilla Shirer Prestonwood Women: https://prestonwoodwomen.orgGather '25: https://www.gather25.comCode: PWGATHER25

Series PremiereMary, Suzette, and Tamasan are back to discuss their new series as Lunch Bunch about what sanctification has looked like in each decade. This episode they talk about starting out in their 20's. Show Notes:Where can I register for Psalms: A Voice for all Seasons?https://prestonwoodwomen.orgTickets and Streaming Information for GATHER ‘25https://www.gather25.comUse code: PWGATHER25 for $50 discount

Tasha has the privilege of introducing listeners to two women who are using their stories to make a difference in the world. Marchelle of Provident Widows and Orphans Foundation and Natalie from Broken Halos Haven share how their life experiences collided with God's call to action!Show Notes:What is Broken Halos Haven?https://brokenhaloshaven.org/mission/ 10 Immediate & Tangible Ways to Help a Grieving Friendhttps://brokenhaloshaven.org/broken-halos-haven/10-immediate-tangible-ways-to-help-a-grieving-friend/ What NOT to Say (and what you SHOULD say) to a Grieving Friendhttps://brokenhaloshaven.org/broken-halos-haven/whattosay/ How can I learn more about Provident Widows and Orphans Foundation?https://www.provident-foundation.org Where can I register for Psalms: A Voice for all Seasons?https://prestonwoodwomen.orgTickets and Streaming Information for GATHER ‘25https://www.gather25.comUse code: PWGATHER25 for $50 discount

Tasha shares her heart and vision for Season Six, which will center around Colossians 3:17, “And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”

In the final installation of our Lunch Bunch Life Lessons' series, Tamasan shares Life Lessons 7-12. This is a two-part series and the season finale to Season Five of Digging In. If you missed last week, please listen to that episode first.SHOW NOTESPrestonwoodwomen.orgMovie: One Night with the King (2006) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7um9-DQ0dsBooks:The Power to Change by Craig Groeschel: https://www.craiggroeschel.com/books/the-power-to-changePracticing the Way by John Mark Comer: https://johnmarkcomer.com/#practicing-the-way-previewA Brief Theology of Periods (Yes, Really) by Rachel Jones: https://www.thegoodbook.com/a-brief-theology-of-periods-yes-really

In the final installation of our Lunch Bunch Life Lessons' series, Tamasan shares six of twelve Life Lessons she has learned to this point. This is a two-part series and the season finale to Season Five of Digging In.SHOW NOTES:Prestonwoodwomen.orgMovie: One Night with the King (2006) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7um9-DQ0dsBooks:The Power to Change by Craig Groeschel: https://www.craiggroeschel.com/books/the-power-to-changePracticing the Way by John Mark Comer: https://johnmarkcomer.com/#practicing-the-way-previewA Brief Theology of Periods (Yes, Really) by Rachel Jones: https://www.thegoodbook.com/a-brief-theology-of-periods-yes-reallyYouVersion Esther Reading Plan: https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/42918 

As a Biblical counselor our Women's Ministry/Life Recovery Associate, Paula Reynolds, coaches listeners on how to navigate difficult scenarios we all experience this time of year.Show Notes:https://prestonwoodwomen.orghttps://prestonwood.org/connect/life-recovery/

Tasha welcomes Knowing Faith's, Kyle Worley, to talk about what it means to be “home with God."Show NotesVisit https://prestonwoodwomen.orgfor our Advent Series: Heaven and Nature Sing Get to know today's guest, @ KyleWorley.netPre-order Home with God: homewithgodbook.comPre-order Formed For Fellowship. **Watch select episodes of Digging In on YouTube @Prestonwood Women's MinistrySuggested Resource: Praying the Bible by Donald Whitney

Dr. Jack Graham, sits down with Tasha to discuss what he describes as his most important book to date—The Jesus Book.Show Notes:Prestonwoodwomen.orghttps://www.prestonwoodbookstore.com/the-jesus-book-reading-and-understanding-the-bible.html

In our third installment of Life Lessons, Mary shares about a life lesson she learned in 2018. Show Notes:Prestonwoodwomen.org

Parenting Wisdom with Courtney DeFeoCourtney DeFeo is an author, speaker, and host of Christian Parenting's popular podcast, Pardon the Mess. In this episode, Courtney shares tested and true parenting wisdom from her own parenting journey and sticks around to answer some of Tasha's questions and questions from the audience.SHOW NOTES:https://courtneydefeo.comLight ‘em Up Blog: https://courtneydefeo.com/light-em-up-travelers-edition/Books: https://courtneydefeo.com/shop/MORE INFORMATION about Prestonwood Women:https://prestonwoodwomen.orgVery Merry Christmas Event PLANO https://touchpoint.prestonwood.org/OnlineReg/41552Very Merry Christmas Event PROSPER https://touchpoint.prestonwood.org/OnlineReg/41553

Cynthia Baker speaks to a group of women on how to move forward when you get stuck in parenting, relationships, and life! Recorded live at our North Campus of Prestonwood.Show NotesConnect with Cynthia Baker @ cynthiabaker.comConnect with Prestonwood Women on IG or at prestonwoodwomen.orgSign up for our VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS GATHERING on November 14 or November 16 today!!!

Tasha welcomes author, and friend, Kathy Howard to Digging In to discuss the ways God has used her service on short term missions to ignite a passion to see women learn their Bibles.Show NotesClick HERE to purchase Kathy's Deep Rooted DevotionalVery Merry Christmas Gathering: Prestonwoodwomen.org

In today's episode, Tasha revisits the teaching from Acts 15-16. We observe the sacrifice of Paul and others who served through councils, conflicts, and even confinement.Register for A Very Merry Christmas Women's Gathering: CLICK HERECheck out Acts Part Two: Missionary Journeys CLICK HERE

We are what we consume!In their Season Five series, Life Lessons, the Lunch Bunch discusses how our culture of consumption affects our bodies, our relationships, our connectedness and can sidetrack us, spiritually. References from the EpisodeClip of Jim Carrey's Golden Globe Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GANexjF_iXQKing Corn film: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1112115/Carlos Whittaker / Reconnected Book: https://www.carloswhittaker.com/books NYT Games: https://www.nytimes.com/crosswordsMonell's Nashville: https://monellstn.com/Prestonwoodwomen.orgSIGN UP FOR CHRISTMAS EVENT HERE: Plano or North

Tasha fields questions from Isabelle and Karly—two ministry interns at her church. Today's questions range from spiritual disciplines to dating relationships and everything in between.IG @prestonwoodwomenPrestonwoodwomen.orgDiggingin.net

Carrie Leake, a young wife, and mother, shares how God's Word and presence sustained her as she served her family through a serious mental health crisis her husband experienced.Show Notes:www.prestonwoodwomen.orgIG Prestonwood WomenIG Tistashcalvert 

On this episode, Tasha interviews three sisters (Holly McWilliams, Lindey Duckworth, and Ellison Fowler) about the legacy of faith and sight left by their mother, Gail McWilliams. Though physically blind, Gail saw and affirmed the unique ways God created and gifted her children through eyes of faith.   Follow Prestonwood Women on IG or visit: prestonwoodwomen.org https://www.sharethearrows.comcode: ALLIE15 (15% off)

Mary, Suzette, and Tamasan return for Season Five in a series called “Life Lessons”. This week, Tasha talks about the hard-learned lesson of showing grace, humility, and empathy for the inevitably hard things we all encounter in life.For more information on Biblical World Conference, visit: https://prestonwoodworldview.orgCode: diggingin (15% off) Visit https://prestonwoowomen.orgtoday for information on free Bible studies and resources. Visit https://prestonwoodbookstore.comtoday.Relaxed, by Megan Fate Marshman https://www.prestonwoodbookstore.com/relaxed-walking-with-the-one-who-is-not-worried-ab.html Check out Tasha on She Reads Truth here: https://shereadstruth.com/podcast/1-2-corinthians-week-3-with-tasha-calvert/

The NextGen team from Prestonwood Church sit down with Tasha to discuss intentional ways to reach and disciple the next generations for Christ.Check out our NextGen Pathway Resource here: https://prestonwood.org/connect/nextgen/Connect with: Jameson Barker, jbarker@prestonwood.orgJason Mick, jmick@prestonwood.orgLance Millsaps, lmillsaps@prestonwood.org For more information on Biblical World Conference, visit: https://prestonwoodworldview.orgCode: diggingin (15% off)Visit https://prestonwoodwomen.org today for information on free Bible studies and resources.

Tasha welcomes a special college student who already has years of service under her belt—highlighting the importance of discipling kids to serve from an early age.https://prestonwoodworldview.org/Code: Diggingin 15% offwww.prestonwoodwomen.org 

In Season Five of Digging In we are unpacking what it looks like to serve, as Christians. Tasha challenges the notion that Christian service is primarily a Sunday morning activity. Instead, we look to Scripture for a robust, practical understanding of how we are to serve God and serve others.Show Notes:Spiritual Gifts Assessment: https://www.lifeway.com/en/articles/women-leadership-spiritual-gifts-growth-serviceBiblical World Conference: https://prestonwoodworldview.orgPrestonwood Women's Ministry Information and Studies: https://prestonwoodwomen.org

Author and Bible teacher, Julie Busler, joins Tasha to talk about what it looks like to serve God.

While Digging In is on hiatus for the summer, Tasha shares some excerpts from her recent webinar, hosted by Right Now Media. You can watch the entire webinar for free at:https://www.rightnowmedia.org/webinar/3-ways-to-equip-women-leverage-influence-in-church 

While Digging In is on hiatus for the summer, Tasha shares some excerpts from her recent webinar, hosted by Right Now Media. You can watch the entire webinar for free at:https://www.rightnowmedia.org/webinar/3-ways-to-equip-women-leverage-influence-in-church 

The Lunch Bunch joins Tasha for the final episode—and Sticky Situation—of Season Four: the crisis known as “failure to launch.”  But, young adults aren't the only ones failing to launch, there is a crisis among Christians failing to launch toward sanctification, too.

Our series on prayer concludes as author, Karol Ladd, shares with Tasha about how she has become a woman of prayer through the years and what that has looked like in different seasons of life.

Shannon Popkin (Live Like it's True podcast) joins Tasha to discuss prayer, as it pertains to the Lord's prayer in Luke 11 and David's prayer in Psalm 23.SHOW NOTES:Prestonwoodwomen.orgIG @prestonwoodwomenIG @tistashcalvertIG @shannonpopkin MEMORY VERSE: Psalm 37:3-4  Reading PlanPsalm 37Psalm 23Luke 11:1-13*DOWNLOAD Shannon's FREE Prayer Guide at shannonpopkin.com OR check out the pdf on prestonwoodwomen.org

The Lunch Bunch kicks off our series on prayer rooted in Luke 11:1-13. In this episode we discuss: why prayer is difficult, where we get our posture wrong, how we struggle and why praying Scripture can help.Show Notes:www.prestonwoodwomen.orgwww.prestonwoodbookstore.comIG @tistashcalvertIG @prestonwoodwomenThis week's reading plan:Luke 11:1-13Exodus 3:7-10Matthew 6:5-18Psalm 23Psalm 25Psalm 29Memory Verse: Psalm 19:14  

Today's teaching taken from “Nehemiah: God's Invitation to Rebuild” series on YouTubeNever Ending Devotional Available at PrestonwoodBookstore.com@pestonwoodwoen on Instagram@tistashcalvert on Instagram:

In this episode Tasha answers listener questions, including one that challenges something that has become a staple in her morning routine.

Tasha talks with Rachelle Starr about ministering to vulnerable women who often feel stuck in the adult entertainment industry and the incredible ways God has called her to this ministry and used her as an agent of rescue and hope in a dark world.Warning: This conversation is for an adult audience and may not be appropriate for a young listener.

Mother-Daughter dynamic duo, Korie Robertson and Sadie Huff join Tasha live at the CHOSEN conference at Prestonwood for a conversation on food, faith, family, and how adoption has shaped their understanding of the Gospel. Check the video out on the Prestonwood Women's Ministry YouTube Channel today!

We won't all be called as a foster parent, but as the Body of Christ, we are all called to foster a spirit of family. The Lunch Bunch shares what this has looked like in their lives and homes.

Some weeks in ministry are bigger than others. After almost a year of planning, Tasha talks about the importance of the CHOSEN Conference, and the impact her sister's life and testimony has been.

Julie Busler joins Tasha to discuss how, as a devoted young wife, mom, and missionary, she was silently struggling with trauma and grief. Unable to hold everything together in her own strength, Julie details her complicated journey to healing.CAUTION: This episode deals with difficult, possibly triggering topics such as grief, trauma, and suicide.

Scott Turner shares with Tasha how he's stewarded his career in the NFL, and his influence in business and politics, to the glory of God!