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We're coming to you on a Friday with a very special announcement! Our Lifeway Women director, Andrea Lennon, shares who will be joining Elizabeth Hyndman in the hosting chair for Season 10 of Marked, as well as what other exciting changes you can expect that are coming to the podcast soon. Episode 1 of Season 10 launches on Monday, June 9—and we're digging into the essentials of the Christian faith. Join us as we welcome trusted Bible teachers to explore foundational questions about God, salvation, the church, and what it means to live with hope for what's to come. You won't want to miss this season!RECOMMENDED: Marked is now on YouTube! Subscribe to @lifewaywomen to watch every episode. Marked is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women on Instagram.Learn more about the More Than Enough Bible study at lifeway.com/morethanenough. Learn about the In the Word event at lifeway.com/intheword.

Welcome to Session Seven of our spring audio Bible study! We're studying The Gospel on the Ground, and we're so excited to join Kristi McLelland as she unpacks the life of the early church in the book of Acts and shows us that the kingdom of God is always on the move, always looking outward to bring meaning and joy to a world searching for true fulfillment and hope. Each week, we'll release the next teaching session, and we'll leave the audio up for all seven sessions through June 16.In the seventh and final session, Kristi explains how the testimony of Christians who have come before us, as seen in Hebrews 11, and the eternal hope we have in Christ fuel a love for God and help us press forward in spreading passing the good news of His Kingdom along to others. She reminds us that God is preparing a place for us in heaven where we'll enjoy Him for all eternity—the hope of glory that spurred on the early church and beckons us to obey God even to this day.LINKSThe Gospel on the GroundMore from KristiRECOMMENDEDRead Kristi's prayer for peace on the Lifeway Women blog. MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman and Andrea Lennon.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women and Kristi McLelland on Instagram.Learn more about the More Than Enough Bible study at lifeway.com/morethanenough. Learn more about Feast at lifeway.com/feast. Learn about the In the Word event at lifeway.com/intheword.

Welcome to Session Six of our spring audio Bible study! We're studying The Gospel on the Ground, and we're so excited to join Kristi McLelland as she unpacks the life of the early church in the book of Acts and shows us that the kingdom of God is always on the move, always looking outward to bring meaning and joy to a world searching for true fulfillment and hope. Each week, we'll release the next teaching session, and we'll leave the audio up for all seven sessions through June 16.In Session Four, we continue to discuss the witness of the early church in the world, the godly Kingdom of Abundance moving into an Empire of Scarcity. Members of the early church set themselves apart in the way they loved others, their refusal to worship the emperor and their willingness to lay down their lives for the kingdom of God. Kristi encourages us to follow God's call on our lives because He alone is worthy of our worship.LINKSThe Gospel on the GroundMore from KristiRECOMMENDEDRead this article by Kristi on the Lifeway Women blog about partnering with God in prayer. MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman and Andrea Lennon.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women and Kristi McLelland on Instagram.Learn more about the Daring Joy Bible study at lifeway.com/daringjoy. Learn more about Feast at lifeway.com/feast.

Welcome to Session Five of our spring audio Bible study! We're studying The Gospel on the Ground, and we're so excited to join Kristi McLelland as she unpacks the life of the early church in the book of Acts and shows us that the kingdom of God is always on the move, always looking outward to bring meaning and joy to a world searching for true fulfillment and hope. Each week, we'll release the next teaching session, and we'll leave the audio up for all seven sessions through June 16.In a Roman world that was divided by power and prestige, the early church stood out for their unity across class and race as the wealthy elite shared table fellowship with slaves. More than that, members of the early church sacrificed to make sure others had what they needed, to the praise and honor of God. In Session Five, Kristi challenges us to model that same Christ-centered unity in our own homes and use our kitchen tables to welcome others so we can share the love of God with them.LINKSThe Gospel on the GroundMore from KristiRECOMMENDEDSet sail on an unforgettable cruise through the Mediterranean with Kristi! Learn more at lifeway.com/cruisewithkristi. MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman and Andrea Lennon.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women and Kristi McLelland on Instagram.Learn more about the Titus Bible study at lifeway.com/titus. To learn more about the Grace Bible for Kids, visit lifeway.com/gracebible.

Welcome to Session Four of our spring audio Bible study! We're studying The Gospel on the Ground, and we're so excited to join Kristi McLelland as she unpacks the life of the early church in the book of Acts and shows us that the kingdom of God is always on the move, always looking outward to bring meaning and joy to a world searching for true fulfillment and hope. Each week, we'll release the next teaching session, and we'll leave the audio up for all seven sessions through June 16.In Session Four, we continue to discuss the witness of the early church in the world, the godly Kingdom of Abundance moving into an Empire of Scarcity. Members of the early church set themselves apart in the way they loved others, their refusal to worship the emperor and their willingness to lay down their lives for the kingdom of God. Kristi encourages us to follow God's call on our lives because He alone is worthy of our worship.LINKSThe Gospel on the GroundMore from KristiRECOMMENDEDSet sail on an unforgettable cruise through the Mediterranean with Kristi! Learn more at lifeway.com/cruisewithkristi. MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman and Andrea Lennon.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women and Kristi McLelland on Instagram.Learn more about the Titus Bible study at lifeway.com/titus. To learn more about the Grace Bible for Kids, visit lifeway.com/gracebible.

Welcome to Session Three of our spring audio Bible study! We're studying The Gospel on the Ground, and we're so excited to join Kristi McLelland for the next seven weeks as she unpacks the life of the early church in the book of Acts and shows us that the kingdom of God is always on the move, always looking outward to bring meaning and joy to a world searching for true fulfillment and hope. Each week, we'll release the next teaching session, and we'll leave the audio up for all seven sessions through June 16.In our study of the early church and the Book of Acts, a deeper knowledge of the Roman Empire will illuminate our understanding of the context of Scripture. In Session 3, Kristi contrasts the Roman Empire, the empire of entertainment that appeals to the worldly desires, with the Kingdom of God, a kingdom of celebration that leads to ultimate fulfillment and joy.LINKSThe Gospel on the GroundMore from KristiRECOMMENDEDSet sail on an unforgettable cruise through the Mediterranean with Kristi! Learn more at lifeway.com/cruisewithkristi. MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman and Andrea Lennon.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women and Kristi McLelland on Instagram.Learn more about the Titus Bible study at lifeway.com/titus. To learn more about the Grace Bible for Kids, visit lifeway.com/gracebible.

Welcome to Session Two of our spring audio Bible study! We're studying The Gospel on the Ground, and we're so excited to join Kristi McLelland for the next seven weeks as she unpacks the life of the early church in the book of Acts and shows us that the kingdom of God is always on the move, always looking outward to bring meaning and joy to a world searching for true fulfillment and hope. Each week, we'll release the next teaching session, and we'll leave the audio up for all seven sessions through June 16.In Session 2, we dive into the story of Pentecost in Acts 3 as understood through a Middle Eastern Lens. Kristi expounds on the biblical metaphor comparing the kingdom of God to a mustard seed and the tenacious nature of mustard seed in Israel. She reminds us that much like a mustard seed, the kingdom of God is on the move, growing and spreading out to every tribe, tongue, and nation on earth.LINKSThe Gospel on the GroundMore from KristiRECOMMENDEDGo behind the scenes of the production of The Gospel on the Ground by reading this article on the Lifeway Women Blog. MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman and Andrea Lennon.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women and Kristi McLelland on Instagram.Learn more about the Titus Bible study at lifeway.com/titus. To learn more about Symposium, visit lifeway.com/symposium. To learn more about the Grace Bible for Kids, visit lifeway.com/gracebible.

Welcome to Session One of our spring audio Bible study! We're studying The Gospel on the Ground, and we're so excited to join Kristi McLelland for the next seven weeks as unpacks the life of the early church in the book of Acts and shows us that the kingdom of God is always on the move, always looking outward to bring meaning and joy to a world searching for true fulfillment and hope. Each week, we'll release the next teaching session, and we'll leave the audio up for all seven sessions through June 16.In this introductory session, Kristi unpacks Acts 1:8 and Jesus's promise that His followers would take the good news of the gospel to the ends of the earth. She also explains the First Century Jewish relationship between the Rabbi and disciple and how Jesus taught His followers to live life the way He did.LINKSThe Gospel on the GroundMore from KristiRECOMMENDEDListen to this episode with Jada Edwards and Kristi McLelland about the types of prayers they taught on in When You Pray.MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman and Andrea Lennon.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women and Kristi McLelland on Instagram.Learn more about the Titus Bible study at lifeway.com/titus. Starting April 21, join us as we study The Gospel on the Ground by Kristi McLelland! Enter to win the study on the blog. To learn more about Symposium, visit lifeway.com/symposium. To learn more about the Grace Bible for Kids, visit lifeway.com/gracebible.

Today we're welcoming back therapist and author Nicole Zazowski to discuss the importance of joy in the Christian faith, the vulnerability associated with embracing joy, and practical tips for cultivating joy in daily life. Nicole shares insights from her study of six women in the Bible, emphasizing the power of celebration and the transformative impact of celebrating God's goodness in our lives.LINKSDaring JoyWhat if It's WonderfulTruthFilledFrom Lost to FoundLamentations 3:21RECOMMENDED: Listen to biblical culturalist Kristi McLelland as she unpacks the life of the early church and shows us that the kingdom of God is always on the move, looking to bring meaning and joy to a world searching for true fulfillment and hope. MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Andrea Lennon and Elizabeth Hyndman.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women, Hunter Beless, and Courtney Doctor on Instagram.Learn more about the Titus Bible study at lifeway.com/titus. Starting April 21, join us as we study The Gospel on the Ground by Kristi McLelland! Enter to win the study on the blog. To learn more about the Grace Bible for Kids, visit lifeway.com/gracebible.

Jessica Yentzer and Alicia Wong join Andrea and Elizabeth to discuss the importance of planning in women's ministry, emphasizing the need for intentionality and collaboration. You'll hear about their personal experiences serving in ministry, as well as actionable steps for planning and executing effective programs. Plus, they highlight new resources to help plan your year in your women's ministry. LINKSPlan Your Year in Women's MinistryLifeway Women e-NewsletterMinistry to Women e-NewsletterLifeway.com/women Live Free Titus Daring Joy More Than Enough Body & Soul The Way of Wisdom In the Word Feast Going Beyond Live Going Beyond Simulcast Prepare Him Room Advent ResourcesSymposium You Lead TrainingWebinar: How to Navigate Disappointment When Leaders FailLeading Well series Protecting Your Emotional Health as a Leader Building Trust with Your Pastor or Ministry Leader Join us at a Going Beyond Live event with Priscilla Shirer! Learn more at lifeway.com/goingbeyond. Starting April 21, join us as we study The Gospel on the Ground by Kristi McLelland! Enter to win the study on the blog. To learn more about Symposium, visit lifeway.com/symposium. To learn more about the Grace Bible for Kids, visit lifeway.com/gracebible.

Hear from Courtney Doctor and Hunter Beless as we talk through Paul's message in Titus. In our conversation, learn about the development of Courtney and Hunter's friendship, the significance of studying Titus in the context of women's ministry, and the development of their new Bible study on the book of Titus. We'll explore the themes of right belief and character, the relationship between indicatives and imperatives, and the importance of understanding primary, secondary, and tertiary doctrines. LINKSTitus Bible Study Other resources from Courtney Other resources from Hunter The Gospel CoalitionRECOMMENDED: Learn how to grow in Christlikeness with Eunice Chung. MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Andrea Lennon and Elizabeth Hyndman.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women, Hunter Beless, and Courtney Doctor on Instagram.Join us at a Going Beyond Live event with Priscilla Shirer! Learn more at lifeway.com/goingbeyond. To learn more about Symposium, visit lifeway.com/symposium. Sign up for The Gospel of John online Bible study at lifewaywomen.com/gospelofjohnobs. To learn more about the Grace Bible for Kids, visit lifeway.com/gracebible.

We're celebrating TEN YEARS of the Seamless Bible study by Angie Smith! Seamless has sold over 700,000 units since it was released on April 1, 2015, and seeing the impact it has had on women all over the world has been incredible and humbling for all those involved. We are so grateful that God has used this study to help women understand the whole Bible as one complete story. So, what better way to celebrate the ten-year anniversary than by catching up with Angie! You'll love hearing from Angie about what she's up to today, how she approached condensing the entire Bible into six weeks of study, and more. LINKS Seamless Bible study Matchless Bible study Breaking Free Bible study More resources from Angie SmithRECOMMENDED: Take a step back in time to 2015 and listen to the fifth episode of MARKED with Angie Smith!MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Andrea Lennon and Elizabeth Hyndman.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women on Instagram.Join us at a Going Beyond Live event with Priscilla Shirer! Learn more at lifeway.com/goingbeyond. To learn more about Symposium, visit lifeway.com/symposium. To learn more about the Grace Bible for Kids, visit lifeway.com/gracebible.

How do we make women's ministry feel like it's for all generations? Amanda Mejias and Corinne Allen, cohosts of the His Glory, Her Good podcast, join us to talk about how we can bridge the gap between older and younger generations to create a flourishing intergenerational women's ministry. They talk through some of the myths of women's ministry, what barriers there are for younger women coming to small groups, and how we can cast a vision for having a range of ages and voices at the table. LINKSHis Glory Her Good Lifeway Girls Lifeway Teen Girls Bible Studies Dwell on These Things Bible Study for Women and Teen Girls Lifeway Women Events Lifeway Women BlogGenerations ChartRECOMMENDED: Follow along with our series on the Lifeway Women Blog: "What I Wish You Knew About My Generation." Read the first article about Gen Z by Georgia Williams! MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Andrea Lennon and Elizabeth Hyndman.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women on Instagram.Join us at a Going Beyond Live event with Priscilla Shirer! Learn more at lifeway.com/goingbeyond. To learn more about the Grace Bible for Kids, visit lifeway.com/gracebible. Sign up for The Gospel of John online Bible study at lifewaywomen.com/gospelofjohnobs. Learn more about Feast Virtual with Kristi McLelland at lifeway.com/feastvirtual.

Starting March 27, our next online Bible study is The Gospel of John by Melissa Spoelstra! So we thought it would be fun to go back and listen to our conversation with Melissa to prepare for Easter and remember the sacrifice our Savior made. In this conversation, Melissa discusses the Gospel of John's unique aspects and provides a behind-the-scenes look at the writing and filming process of the Bible study. Reflecting on how the Gospel of John has personally marked her, she encourages us all to experience the peace and hope that Jesus offers.SHOW LINKSIsaiah Bible Study The Gospel of John Bible StudyThe Gospel of John Online Bible StudyRECOMMENDED: Sign up for The Gospel of John online Bible study!MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Andrea Lennon and Elizabeth Hyndman.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women on Instagram.Join us at a Going Beyond Live event with Priscilla Shirer! Learn more at lifeway.com/goingbeyond. To learn more about the Grace Bible for Kids, visit lifeway.com/gracebible. Sign up for The Gospel of John online Bible study at lifewaywomen.com/gospelofjohnobs. Learn more about Feast Virtual with Kristi McLelland at lifeway.com/feastvirtual.

Women are bombarded with seemingly positive messages—you're enough; you are perfect just the way you are; you're worthy. But our internal voice often tells us the opposite—you will never be enough, you are broken, you are not worthy. Bethany Broderick joins us on the MARKED Podcast to talk about how Jesus and the gospel upend both kinds of messages for us. Learn how your life will look different once you trade shame and striving for wholeness in Christ. LINKSPerfected: Trading Shame and Striving for Wholeness in Christ Bethany's blog Hebrews 10:14 RECOMMENDED: Listen to this episode with Mary Margaret West on living a life made worthy by Jesus. MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Andrea Lennon and Elizabeth Hyndman.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women on Instagram.Join us at a Going Beyond Live event with Priscilla Shirer! Learn more at lifeway.com/goingbeyond. Sign up for The Gospel of John online Bible study at lifewaywomen.com/gospelofjohnobs. Learn more about Feast Virtual with Kristi McLelland at lifeway.com/feastvirtual.

We always love talking with Elizabeth Woodson! In today's episode, we discuss freedom in Christ as explored in the book of Galatians. Elizabeth emphasizes how we can live out the abundant life that Christ offers, both individually and within the church community. Thanks for listening! LINKSMARKED Academy Miniseries on YouTube Live Free Bible Study Other Resources from Elizabeth Woodson  Lifeway Women Academy Dallas Theological SeminaryRECOMMENDED: Listen to this episode with Elizabeth Woodson discussing how Scripture forms one unified narrative. MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Andrea Lennon and Elizabeth Hyndman.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women on Instagram.Learn more about the Heaven Bible study at lifeway.com/heaven. Learn more about Feast Virtual with Kristi McLelland at lifeway.com/feastvirtual. Learn more about Kelly Minter's Bible study on the book of Esther at lifeway.com/estherstudy.

We may often think that ethics is a very academic term, something that scholars and PhD students study rather than something that always applies to the everyday person. But Lauren McAfee joins us today to talk about what ethics has to do with living out the Christian faith and how we can establish a personal framework for answering ethical questions. Thanks for listening! LINKSLiving out the Christian Faith: Ethics 101 Lifeway Women Academy Stand for Life Stand for Life Small Group CurriculumBooks by Lauren Previous MARKED Podcast episode with Lauren (2023)Previous MARKED Podcast episode with Lauren (2017)RECOMMENDED: Listen to this episode with Eunice Chung on how to grow in Christlikeness. MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Andrea Lennon and Elizabeth Hyndman.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women on Instagram.Learn more about the Heaven Bible study at lifeway.com/heaven. Learn more about Feast Virtual with Kristi McLelland at lifeway.com/feastvirtual. Learn more about Kelly Minter's Bible study on the book of Esther at lifeway.com/estherstudy.

In this special "Galentine's Day" episode of the MARKED Podcast, we're diving into the beauty and significance of biblical friendship that is rooted in Christ's love. With Heather Johnson and Faith Grosshans, we'll explore how to foster deep, meaningful connections that reflect God's heart for us, and why friendships are so crucial in ministry and the body of Christ. LINKSNOBTS—Thrive Ministry Woodridge Baptist Church You Lead Webinar on friendship You Lead Webinar playlist Lifeway Women Blog Lifeway Women YouTube RECOMMENDED: Save our four free Galentine's Day cards to give to your bffs this week!MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Andrea Lennon and Elizabeth Hyndman.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women on Instagram.Learn more about the Heaven Bible study at lifeway.com/heaven. Learn more about Feast Virtual with Kristi McLelland at lifeway.com/feastvirtual. Learn more about Kelly Minter's Bible study on the book of Esther at lifeway.com/estherstudy.

We're kicking off the new year with a leadership miniseries! You'll hear from leaders about women in leadership working with mostly men, advice they would give to their younger selves, strategies and tools for leading well, and more.This week, Ben Mandrell, president of Lifeway, shares his insights on the importance of community in the church, the challenges of reengagement post-COVID, and the empowerment of women in leadership. He discusses his leadership philosophy, emphasizing the significance of culture and respect within organizations. The conversation also touches on the future of the church, encouraging church leaders to emphasize personal relationships in church life.LINKSTogether Bible study Together Bible study teen edition Cultural Counterfeits book by Jen Oshman Lifeway Research | Pastors' Greatest Needs Lifeway Research | State of Ministry to Women How to Build Trust with Your Pastor and Ministry Leader blogRECOMMENDED: Check out the other episodes in our leadership miniseries with Alicia, Jennifer, Becky, and Cynthia!  MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Andrea Lennon and Elizabeth Hyndman.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women on Instagram.To find women's Bible studies for the new year, go to lifeway.com/womensbiblestudies. Learn more about the Heaven Bible study at lifeway.com/heaven. Learn more about the Dwell on These Things Bible study at lifeway.com/dwell.

We're kicking off the new year with a leadership miniseries! You'll hear from leaders about women in leadership working with mostly men, advice they would give to their younger selves, strategies and tools for leading well, and more.Cynthia Phillips is the Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Lifeway. In this episode, Cynthia shared tools and strategies she has used in her leadership journey, as well as her passion for ministering to blended families. She also encouraged women as they minister and witness to family members who don't share their faith. Read her list of tips below: What encouragement would you have for the woman whose family believes differently than she does? Don't give up.Don't compromise on what you believe, but don't let it get in the way of meaningful connections.Live your faith and be consistent.Pray and seek wisdom.Ask God for clarity on His role/purpose for you in/with your family.Remember that God loves them more than we do. We do our part and leave the rest to Him.What advice would you have for a younger Cynthia on leadership? Determine your priorities. Commit to keep your priorities.Don't work so much and make time for what is really important—you can't get time back.We are in a leadership series. As a woman in leadership, share some strategies or tools that help you to be an effective leader.Be real/authentic. Stay true to who you are, what you believe, and what you stand for. Seek feedback and always listen and learn. Adapt and adjust. Anticipate and be self-aware. Listen to your gut/Holy Spirit/intuition.LINKSLifeway Research Lifeway Women Events Family Life Blended RECOMMENDED: Listen to our conversation with Ashlyn Portero about working with men in ministry.MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Andrea Lennon and Elizabeth Hyndman.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women on Instagram.To find women's Bible studies for the new year, go to lifeway.com/womensbiblestudies. Learn more about the Heaven Bible study at lifeway.com/heaven. Learn more about the Dwell on These Things Bible study at lifeway.com/dwell.

We're kicking off the new year with a leadership miniseries! Over the next few weeks, you'll hear from leaders about women in leadership working with mostly men, advice they would give to their younger selves, strategies and tools for leading well, and more.Becky Loyd, Vice President, Go-to-Market Strategy and Women's Leadership Development at Lifeway, joins us to talk about her leadership journey at Lifeway, where she has served since 2001. She shares advice for women who find themselves surrounded by men in a professional or ministry environment, as well as how her singleness has provided opportunities and challenges for leadership growth.LINKS:  Lifeway WomenMy Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers Kristen Lowry's MARKED Podcast EpisodeRECOMMENDED: Listen to Becky's 2022 MARKED Podcast episode.MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Andrea Lennon and Elizabeth Hyndman.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women on Instagram. To find women's Bible studies for the new year, go to lifeway.com/womensbiblestudies. Learn more about the Heaven Bible study at lifeway.com/heaven. Learn more about the Dwell on These Things Bible study at lifeway.com/dwell.

We're kicking off the new year with a leadership miniseries! Over the next few weeks, you'll hear from leaders about women in leadership working with mostly men, advice they would give to their younger selves, strategies and tools for leading well, and more. In this conversation with Jennifer Rothschild, we dive deeper in to the subject of heaven. Jennifer shares more about her new Bible study on heaven, and the meaning behind the subtitle: "When Faith Becomes Sight." Plus, hear her tips for leaders on studying sensitive topics with your small group, as well as the advice she would give to younger Jennifer. LINKSResources from Jennifer RothschildHeaven Bible Study Heaven Bible Study Leader Guide Surprised by Joy Book by C. S. LewisRECOMMENDED: Listen to Jennifer's episode with her editor, Mike Wakefield.  MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman and Andrea Lennon.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women on Instagram.To find women's Bible studies for the new year, go to lifeway.com/womensbiblestudies. Learn more about the Heaven Bible study at lifeway.com/heaven. Learn more about the Dwell on These Things Bible study at lifeway.com/dwell.

We're kicking off the new year with a leadership miniseries! Over the next few weeks, you'll hear from leaders about women in leadership working with mostly men, advice they would give to their younger selves, strategies and tools for leading well, and more. This episode, get to know our new Women's Ministry Specialist, Alicia Wong, and Director of Lifeway Women, Andrea Lennon, in this fun conversation recorded live at Lifeway Women's Leadership Forum. Plus, we're excited to announce we officially have a new cohost for the podcast!LINKS Lifeway Women's Leadership ForumYou LeadFull Video on YouTubePHOTOSAlicia:1. Bad hair day2. Childhood3. Something personal4. Important location5. Ministry and passionAndrea:1. Bad hair day2. Childhood3. Something personal4. Important location5. Ministry and passionElizabeth:1. Bad hair day2. ChildhoodMARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by To find women's Bible studies for the new year, go to lifeway.com/womensbiblestudies. Learn more about the Heaven Bible study at lifeway.com/heaven. Learn more about the Dwell on These Things Bible study at lifeway.com/dwell.

To help explain how Christmas answers the pressing questions of human hearts, we're taking a closer look at Hebrews chapter 2 with Christy Thornton. In this episode, listen to Christy and Elizabeth discuss how the Christmas story gives God's resounding “You matter to me!” You matter so much that the Son of God became human because you are human.This will be our last episode of 2024 while we take our Christmas break! We'll see you in the new year on January 6. LINKS: Summit Church Lifeway Women Blog “The Theology of the Christmas Story” article Hebrews 2RECOMMENDED: Listen to more theological discussions with Christy in this episode from our Lifeway Women Academy miniseries.MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman and Christy Thornton.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women on Instagram.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.Learn more about Kelly Minter's Bible study on the book of Esther at lifeway.com/estherstudy. To find women's Bible studies for the new year, go to lifeway.com/womensbiblestudies. Learn more about the Prepare Him Room virtual event at lifeway.com/preparehimroom.

At Lifeway Women's Leadership Forum, we gathered questions on the spot from women's ministry leaders who were attending the event and then had specialists at Lifeway help answer them! Have you ever wondered how you can best lead a multigenerational women's ministry? Or maybe what God has in store for you in ministry after retirement? How about the best way to pair people together in a mentoring ministry? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this fun episode! LINKSLifeway Women's Leadership Forum Lifeway Women Blog The Glass House Podcast Let It Shine Podcast His Glory, Her Good Podcast Chris Adams' MARKED episode Buzzsprout Podcast HostingLifeway Women Academy Lifeway Women Bible Studies RECOMMENDED: Check out this special crossover episode with Let It Shine about "Tending the Temple vs. Body Positivity with Whitney Capps." MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman and Andrea Lennon.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women on Instagram.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.Learn more about Kelly Minter's Bible study on the book of Esther at lifeway.com/estherstudy. Learn more about the Joy to the World Advent Bible study at lifeway.com/joytotheworld. Learn more about the Prepare Him Room virtual event at lifeway.com/preparehimroom.

A lot of women have a heart for orphan care, but it can be difficult to know how to tangibly help, especially with orphans in other countries. In this episode, Kristen Lowry joins us from Kenya to share practical ways we can help care for orphans we may never meet. Hear tips on how your women's ministry can involve orphan care into your ministry at the local church level, as well as how we can pray for missionaries and their families.LINKSFaith to ActionSend Relief Lifeway Women BlogSend Relief Mission TripsReach out to Kristen at: children@sendrelief.orgRECOMMENDED: Listen to this episode with Ray and Jani Ortlund on leaving a spiritual legacy for your family. MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman and Ashley Veneman.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women, Kristen Lowry, and Send Relief on Instagram.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.Learn more about Kelly Minter's Bible study on the book of Esther at lifeway.com/estherstudy. Learn more about the Joy to the World Advent Bible study at lifeway.com/joytotheworld. Learn more about the Prepare Him Room virtual event at lifeway.com/preparehimroom.

A lot of Christmas devotionals use "celebrate" language, and indeed, we should celebrate all that Christmas means! But singer-songwriter Caroline Cobb is on the podcast today to emphasize the concept of longing—and how we should focus on it just as much as celebration during the Advent season.  LINKSTell That Story song by Caroline Cobb Advent for Exiles Joy to the World Advent Bible studyRECOMMENDED: Listen to this special Advent episode with Jennifer Rothschild and Ellie Holcomb. MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women and Caroline Cobb on Instagram.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.Learn more about Kelly Minter's Bible study on the book of Esther at lifeway.com/estherstudy. Learn more about the Joy to the World Advent Bible study at lifeway.com/joytotheworld. Learn more about the Prepare Him Room virtual event at lifeway.com/preparehimroom.

Esther is someone we talk about quite a bit in women's ministry spaces, but Kelly Minter is here to give us deeper insight into the book of Esther. She shares what her opinion is on why God's name isn't mentioned, provides context for the famous verse in Esther 4:14, talks about how she approached the theme of reversals in the story, and more! Plus, she shares how Beth Moore, who first wrote an Esther Bible study in 2008, impacted her and how she has been honored to follow in her footsteps as a Bible teacher.LINKS: Esther Bible study Encountering God Bible study More from Kelly Minter Justice and Mercy International Kelly's blog: “When You Don't Know, Do What You Do Know.” Karen Jobes Esther commentary Beth Moore Esther Bible study (2008) Breaking Free Bible study by Beth MooreRECOMMENDED: Check out what's coming up next year for our 2025 Lifeway Women events! Hear Kelly, along with Priscilla Shirer, Jen Wilkin, and more, at a 2025 event.MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women and Kelly Minter on Instagram.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.Learn more about Kelly Minter's Bible study on the book of Esther at lifeway.com/estherstudy. Learn more about the Joy to the World Advent Bible study at lifeway.com/joytotheworld. Learn more about the Prepare Him Room virtual event at lifeway.com/preparehimroom.

We were drawn to Tracie Miles' new book, God's Got You, because of the topic of embracing new beginnings with courage and confidence and remembering that God never changes. We can all relate to entering a life transition and feeling anxious, whether that transition is to something we've looked forward to or something we never saw coming. We loved this conversation with Tracie as she shared encouragement for women entering a time of transition, as well as how we can support our friends entering a new season. LINKS: God's Got You Living Unbroken Unsinkable Faith Love Life Again Proverbs 31 Ministeries Compel Pro Elizabeth Woodson's Instagram postRECOMMENDED: Check out our interview with Rachel Setliffe when she joined us from Scotland to share her heart behind her ministry, Restored Home.MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women and Tracie Miles on Instagram.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.Learn more about the Dwell on These Things Bible study at lifeway.com/dwell. Learn more about the Prepare Him Room virtual event at lifeway.com/preparehimroom. Learn more about the Joy to the World Advent Bible study at lifeway.com/joytotheworld.

Former MARKED Podcast co-host Mary Margaret West is back on the podcast today! She's written a new teen girls' Bible study called Made Worthy. She shares her heart behind the study, as well as how she wants to encourage those listening to live lives as those made worthy by Jesus, the only One worthy. LINKS: Made Worthy Bible StudyExperiencing God Bible StudyMore from Mary Margaret WestRECOMMENDED: Check out the Lifeway Girls Blog for resources to equip you as you lead teen girls. MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women and Mary Margaret West on Instagram.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.Learn more about the Dwell on These Things Bible study at lifeway.com/dwell. Learn more about the Prepare Him Room virtual event at lifeway.com/preparehimroom. Learn more about the Joy to the World Advent Bible study at lifeway.com/joytotheworld.

In a political climate where people are often fighting online and in other venues, many people try to stop the fighting by making the claim that Jesus wasn't political, or at least didn't have a political agenda in His ministry, and therefore we shouldn't be political either. Patrick Schreiner, author of Political Gospel: Public Witness in a Politically Crazy World, joins us today to shed some light on this claim. In this episode, hear Patrick's view on how believers can be appropriately political in line with their Christian faith. LINKS: Political Gospel Midwestern Seminary Lifeway Women Academy More books from Patrick SchreinerCultishRECOMMENDED: Read Elizabeth's article on the Lifeway Women blog: "It's Election Day. Now what?" MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman and Ashley Gorman.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women and Patrick Schreiner on Instagram.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.Learn more about the Joy to the World Advent Bible study at lifeway.com/joytotheworld. Learn more about the Prepare Him Room virtual event at lifeway.com/preparehimroom. Learn more about the Dwell on These Things Bible study at lifeway.com/dwell.

Sisters Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz from Dwell Differently are with us today to share how Scripture memory has transformed their hearts and minds. Hear the story behind the temporary tattoos they use to help with Scripture memorization through their ministry, Dwell Differently, and why they chose to focus on Philippians 4:4-9 for their new Bible study, Dwell on These Things. LINKS:Dwell Differently Dwell on These Things Dwell Differently PodcastPhilippians 4:4-9 MARKED Episode with Eunice ChungDwell on These Things Online Bible Study (Starting October 10!)RECOMMENDED: Read Vera's article on the Lifeway Women Blog about how training for the Olympics impacted her Christian faith.  MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women on Instagram.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.Learn more about the Joy to the World Advent Bible study at lifeway.com/joytotheworld. Learn more about the Prepare Him Room virtual event at lifeway.com/preparehimroom. Learn more about the Dwell on These Things Bible study at lifeway.com/dwell.

Generation by generation, God can accomplish great things through family. In this episode, Ray and Jani Ortlund joined us to discuss the importance of family and passing on a legacy of faith to future generations. We loved the wisdom they shared with us about how we each will impact future generations far more than we realize, whether you are a young mom, grandparent, or single person. LINKS: To the Tenth Generation Your Family Is God's Plan How Much More Bible Study by Lisa Harper Lifeway Women AcademyMore Resources from Ray OrtlundImmanuel Church RECOMMENDED:Listen to our conversation with Tara Dew on living a joy-filled life. MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women on Instagram.ABOUT JANI ORTLUNDJani Ortlund, the Vice President of Renewal Ministries, loves connecting women with the Word of God.  Serving Christ through writing, speaking and discipling is her chief passion in life.  Jani, who podcasts at herestoresmysoul.org, and Ray, the President of Renewal Ministries, have been happily married for over 50 years, with four married children and fifteen grandchildren.ABOUT RAY ORTLUNDRay Ortlund is the President of Renewal Ministries, a Canon Theologian in The Anglican Church in North America, and a founding member of The Council of The Gospel Coalition. He founded Immanuel Church in Nashville, Tennessee, and upon retirement was named Pastor to Pastors. Ray has authored a number of books, including The Gospel: How the Church Portrays the Beauty of Christ and Marriage and the Mystery of the Gospel. His Ph.D. is from The University of Aberdeen, Scotland. Ray and his wife Jani have been happily married for over fifty years, with four married children and fifteen grandchildren.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.Learn more about the Joy to the World Advent Bible study at lifeway.com/joytotheworld. Join us at a Lifeway Women event in 2025! Use code Livein25 through September 30 to save $10 on individual registration. Learn more about the Prepare Him Room virtual event at lifeway.com/preparehimroom.

Our friend and teammate Mary Wiley is back on the podcast! In this episode, Mary talks about how redefining theology changed her perspective, what makes something a "theology devotional," and how we can exercise theology in everyday life. LINKS: Our Highest Good Everyday Theology Bible Study You Are a Theologian Lifeway Women Academy—Theology 101 Discovering the BibleMore resources from MaryRECOMMENDED:Listen to our conversation with Mary about her Bible study, Everyday Theology. MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women and Eunice Chung on Instagram.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.Learn more about the Joy to the World Advent Bible study at lifeway.com/joytotheworld. Join us at a Lifeway Women event in 2025! Use code Livein25 through September 30 to save $10 on individual registration. Learn more about the Prepare Him Room virtual event at lifeway.com/preparehimroom.

Spiritual formation is not a new term by any means, but it is one that we're hearing more often these days. A wide range of things point to growing in Christlikeness, so we invited Eunice Chung on the podcast to talk about how art and the Christian imagination, as well as some of the spiritual disciplines, point to growing in Christlikeness. LINKS:Lifeway Women Academy New Testament Survey course How to Grow in Christlikeness: Spiritual Formation 101 courseLiberty University School of DivinityPilgrim's Progress Jane Eyre East of Eden The Israel Museum Encountering God Bible study RECOMMENDED: Check out Symposium! A Biblical training event for women by Lifeway Women Academy. MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women and Eunice Chung on Instagram.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.Learn more about the Joy to the World Advent Bible study at lifeway.com/joytotheworld. Learn more about the Prepare Him Room virtual event at lifeway.com/preparehimroom. To learn more about the Luke in the Land Bible study by Kristi McLelland, visit lifeway.com/lukeintheland.

We are so excited to share our 2025 Lifeway Women Event lineup with you! Catherine Inman and Mickey Pitts from our Lifeway Women events team join Elizabeth to share what's coming up next year, including a brand-new event with Jen Wilkin. You'll learn more about how you can incorporate these events into your women's ministry calendars, as well as hear personal stories from Catherine and Mickey about how women's events have marked them. LINKSLifeway Women Events LineupWar Room movie Lifeway Women map Joy to the World Advent Bible Study Book Luke in the Land Bible Study Book Lifeway Women AcademyLIVE EVENTSGoing Beyond Live with Priscilla ShirerFeast with Kristi McLelland In the Word with Jen WilkinDIGITAL EVENTSGoing Beyond SimulcastPrepare Him RoomTRAINING EVENTSYou LeadEssentialsWomen's Leadership Forum Women's Ministry You Lead WebinarsSymposium RECOMMENDED: We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.Learn more about the Joy to the World Advent Bible study at lifeway.com/joytotheworld. Learn more about the Prepare Him Room virtual event at lifeway.com/preparehimroom. To learn more about the Luke in the Land Bible study by Kristi McLelland, visit lifeway.com/lukeintheland.

We know it's only September, but we have two resources for Advent that we just can't wait to share with you! Jennifer Rothschild and Ellie Holcomb join us to talk about the Prepare Him Room Virtual Event and the Joy to the World Bible Study Book. Listen in as we prepare our hearts for Advent this year and learn more about resources you can plan to use during the Christmas season with your women's ministry, small group, or at home. LINKS:Prepare Him Room Virtual EventHeaven Bible StudyMore from Jennifer RothschildJoy to the World Bible studySounding JoyMore from Ellie HolcombBehold the Lamb of God by Russ RamseyRECOMMENDEDRead an excerpt from the Joy to the World Bible Study Book. MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women, Jennifer Rothschild, and Ellie Holcomb on Instagram.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.To learn more about the Luke in the Land Bible study by Kristi McLelland, visit lifeway.com/lukeintheland. To order your copy of The Joy of the Trinity, go to lifeway.com. Learn more about Jen Wilkin's Revelation Bible study at lifeway.com/revelation.

Last year at Lifeway Women's Leadership Forum, Elizabeth and Kelly asked different women's ministry leaders the question, “How has God's faithfulness marked you in your ministry?” Julie Woodruff came into the podcast studio to listen back to those clips and also share how God's faithfulness has marked her in her own ministry. We loved hearing these leaders' testimonies of God's faithfulness in their lives.  You can see Julie, along with Jen Wilkin, Kelly Minter, Elizabeth Woodson, and Steve Cuss, at Lifeway Women's Leadership Forum this year on November 7–8. Learn more at lifeway.com/forum. LINKSLifeway Women's Leadership Forum Lifeway Women Blog Long Hollow Church Taking Responsibility for the Choices We Make Celebrate Recovery Revive Our Hearts Grounded PodcastShe Shall Be Called Midwestern Seminary Union University Digging In Podcast Send Network RECOMMENDEDListen in on one of our panels from Lifeway Women's Leadership Forum in 2023! 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.MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman and Julie Woodruff.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women on Instagram.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.To learn more about the Luke in the Land Bible study by Kristi McLelland, visit lifeway.com/lukeintheland. To order your copy of The Joy of the Trinity, go to lifeway.com. Learn more about Jen Wilkin's Revelation Bible study at lifeway.com/revelation.

In this episode, we're at the Southern Baptist Convention talking with Donna Gaines! We loved this conversation with Donna as she shares her heart for serving her community and emphasizes the significance of biblical literacy and having a deeper prayer life. She highlights the stories of women in the Bible, such as Eve and Huldah, and how they can encourage us in our own Christian walk. LINKSArise2Read Fry Sight Word Listchronologicalbibleteaching.com Seamless Bible StudyDevoted Bible StudyToo Small to Ignore by Wess StaffordRECOMMENDEDRead an excerpt from the Devoted Bible study on the Lifeway Women blog. MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women and Donna Gaines on Instagram.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.To learn more about the Luke in the Land Bible study by Kristi McLelland, visit lifeway.com/lukeintheland. To learn more about the Going Beyond Simulcast with Priscilla Shirer on August 24, 2024 (with on-demand access available for up to 60 days!), visit lifeway.com/goingbeyondsimulcast. Learn more about Jen Wilkin's Revelation Bible study at lifeway.com/revelation.

In this episode of the MARKED Podcast, Priscilla Shirer shares the behind the scenes of the making of The Forge movie with the Kendrick Brothers. We discuss with her how Christian films have a unique opportunity to share the gospel by reaching people who may not engage with traditional forms of ministry. Priscilla highlights the collaborative and prayerful nature of the Kendrick Brothers' film sets and shares how prayer has marked her life and the legacy it leaves for future generations.LINKSI Surrender All BookThe Forge MovieThe Forge Bible Study and Other Discipleship ResourcesGoing Beyond Live Going Beyond Simulcast Lifeway FilmsWar Room MovieRECOMMENDEDRead an excerpt from I Surrender All on the Lifeway Women blog.  MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman and Ryan Grow.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women and Priscilla Shirer on Instagram.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.To learn more about the Luke in the Land Bible study by Kristi McLelland, visit lifeway.com/lukeintheland. To learn more about the Going Beyond Simulcast with Priscilla Shirer on August 24, 2024 (with on-demand access available for up to 60 days!), visit lifeway.com/goingbeyondsimulcast. Learn more about Jen Wilkin's Revelation Bible study at lifeway.com/revelation.

Learn more about the Gospel of Luke as we talk with Kristi McLelland about the significance of studying this Gospel in its historical, cultural, and geographical context. She highlights the storytelling prowess of Luke and emphasizes that the hope for her newest Bible study, Luke in the Land, is to invite participants to experience the heart of the Father through the stories of Jesus. LINKSLuke in the Land Bible StudyGo Behind the Scenes with Kristi McLelland in Israel (MARKED episode)Other Resources from Kristi McLellandRECOMMENDEDRead an excerpt from the Luke in the Land Bible study by Kristi McLelland on the Lifeway Women blog.  MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women and Kristi McLelland on Instagram.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.To learn more about the Luke in the Land Bible study by Kristi McLelland, visit lifeway.com/lukeintheland. To learn more about the Going Beyond Simulcast with Priscilla Shirer on August 24, 2024 (with on-demand access available for up to 60 days!), visit lifeway.com/goingbeyondsimulcast. Visit lifeway.com/comehome to pre-buy the Come Home teen girls' Bible study.

We loved this conversation with Jen Wilkin as she shared more about the making of her new Bible study on the book of Revelation. Laura Magness, the content editor of the study, joins us as a special guest cohost and offers her thoughts on their research process and the value of studying Revelation from a variety of perspectives. You won't want to miss this episode as we cover everything from the importance of biblical literacy to how we can address the divisiveness surrounding Revelation and still study it with others.  LINKSRevelation Bible Study by Jen WilkinRevelation: Four Views, A Parallel Commentary by Steve GreggRevelation: A Shorter Commentary by G. K. BealeRECOMMENDEDRead this article from Jen Wilkin about the importance of biblical literacy on lifewaywomen.com.  MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman and Laura Magness.ABOUT JEN WILKINJen Wilkin is an author and Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. She has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts. Her passion is to see others become articulate and committed followers of Christ, with a clear understanding of why they believe what they believe, grounded in the Word of God. Jen is the author of Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands, Women of the Word, None Like Him, In His Image, and Bible studies exploring the Sermon on the Mount and the books of Genesis, Exodus, Hebrews, 1 Peter, and 1, 2, and 3 John. You can find her at jenwilkin.net.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women and Jen Wilkin on Instagram.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.Learn more about Jen Wilkin's Revelation Bible study at lifeway.com/revelation. To learn more about Feast with Kristi McLelland, visit lifeway.com/feast. Learn more about the Ephesians Bible study at lifeway.com/ephesiansstudy.

Welcome to Session Seven of our summer Bible study on the MARKED Podcast! We're studying Encountering God, and we're so excited to join Kelly Minter as she unpacks the biblical foundation for sacred habits along with approachable ways to practice disciplines like prayer, study, worship, rest, simplicity, generosity, celebration, and many more. We'll leave the audio up for all seven teaching sessions through August 5.Kelly closes the study by focusing on how we are to engage with each other in the body of Christ. She unpacks a passage in Colossians 3 to emphasize that as the holy, chosen, called-out people of God we are to display to each other, and also to the world, the same character of love and grace that Jesus has expressed to us.LINKSEncountering God Bible StudyRuth Bible StudyFinding God Faithful Bible StudyLifeway Women LiveLifeway Women's Leadership ForumRECOMMENDEDCheck out our upcoming online Bible studies! Starting in October, we're studying Dwell on These Things by Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz. Join us!MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman.ABOUT KELLY MINTERKelly Minter is an author, speaker, songwriter, and singer. She is passionate about women discovering Jesus Christ through the pages of Scripture. Whether through song, study, or spoken word, Kelly desires to authentically express Christ to the women in a culture where so many are hurting and broken. She is driven to share the healing and strength of Christ through the Bible's truth.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women and Kelly Minter on Instagram.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.Learn more about Jen Wilkin's Revelation Bible study at lifeway.com/revelation. To learn more about Feast with Kristi McLelland, visit lifeway.com/feast. Learn more about the Ephesians Bible study at lifeway.com/ephesiansstudy.

Welcome to Session Six of our summer Bible study on the MARKED Podcast! We're studying Encountering God, and we're so excited to join Kelly Minter as she unpacks the biblical foundation for sacred habits along with approachable ways to practice disciplines like prayer, study, worship, rest, simplicity, generosity, celebration, and many more. Each week, we'll release the next teaching session, and we'll leave the audio up for all seven sessions through August 5.Kelly challenges to simplify our lives in Session 6. She walks us through Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6 to remind us that we are to be laying up heavenly treasure rather than earthly treasure. She calls us to orient our lives around what really matters, to turn our focus away from what we think we need to what we really need, so that we're free to give, serve, and love as Jesus calls us to.LINKSEncountering God Bible StudyRuth Bible StudyFinding God Faithful Bible StudyLifeway Women LiveLifeway Women's Leadership ForumRECOMMENDEDCheck out four delicious recipes from Kelly's cookbook, A Place at the Table. MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman.ABOUT KELLY MINTERKelly Minter is an author, speaker, songwriter, and singer. She is passionate about women discovering Jesus Christ through the pages of Scripture. Whether through song, study, or spoken word, Kelly desires to authentically express Christ to the women in a culture where so many are hurting and broken. She is driven to share the healing and strength of Christ through the Bible's truth.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women and Kelly Minter on Instagram.Check out other podcasts in the Lifeway Podcasts Network. We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.Learn more about Jen Wilkin's Revelation Bible study at lifeway.com/revelation. To learn more about Feast with Kristi McLelland, visit lifeway.com/feast. Learn more about the Ephesians Bible study at lifeway.com/ephesiansstudy.

Welcome to Session Five of our summer Bible study on the MARKED Podcast! We're studying Encountering God, and we're so excited to join Kelly Minter as she unpacks the biblical foundation for sacred habits along with approachable ways to practice disciplines like prayer, study, worship, rest, simplicity, generosity, celebration, and many more. Each week, we'll release the next teaching session, and we'll leave the audio up for all seven sessions through August 5.Quieting our hearts before God is the theme for this week of study, with Kelly focusing the Session 5 video teaching on Scripture meditation. She clarifies that this kind of meditation is not emptying our minds, but filling them with the Word of God and the presence of the Spirit. She challenges us to get past the distraction of our devices and busyness of our schedules to be still before the Lord and soak in His Word.LINKSEncountering God Bible StudyRuth Bible StudyFinding God Faithful Bible StudyLifeway Women LiveLifeway Women's Leadership ForumRECOMMENDED"Get to Know" Kelly better by reading this fun Q&A on the Lifeway Women blog. MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman.ABOUT KELLY MINTERKelly Minter is an author, speaker, songwriter, and singer. She is passionate about women discovering Jesus Christ through the pages of Scripture. Whether through song, study, or spoken word, Kelly desires to authentically express Christ to the women in a culture where so many are hurting and broken. She is driven to share the healing and strength of Christ through the Bible's truth.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women and Kelly Minter on Instagram.Check out other podcasts in the Lifeway Podcasts Network. We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.Learn more about Jen Wilkin's Revelation Bible study at lifeway.com/revelation. To learn more about Feast with Kristi McLelland, visit lifeway.com/feast. Learn more about the Ephesians Bible study at lifeway.com/ephesiansstudy.

Welcome to Session Four of our summer Bible study on the MARKED Podcast! We're studying Encountering God, and we're so excited to join Kelly Minter as she unpacks the biblical foundation for sacred habits along with approachable ways to practice disciplines like prayer, study, worship, rest, simplicity, generosity, celebration, and many more. Each week, we'll release the next teaching session, and we'll leave the audio up for all seven sessions through August 5.In Session Four, Kelly unpacks the story of the woman who washes Jesus feet with her tears in Luke 7 to teach us about the discipline of worship. She emphasizes that like the woman in the story, we are to passionately worship Jesus with all that we are and have. Even in the midst of our pain, we are to recognize who He is and express our love to Him.LINKSEncountering God Bible StudyRuth Bible StudyFinding God Faithful Bible StudyLifeway Women LiveLifeway Women's Leadership ForumRECOMMENDEDKelly teaches us how we can become better acquainted with the spiritual disciplines by learning what the Bible has to say about them in this article. MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman.ABOUT KELLY MINTERKelly Minter is an author, speaker, songwriter, and singer. She is passionate about women discovering Jesus Christ through the pages of Scripture. Whether through song, study, or spoken word, Kelly desires to authentically express Christ to the women in a culture where so many are hurting and broken. She is driven to share the healing and strength of Christ through the Bible's truth.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women and Kelly Minter on Instagram. Check out other podcasts in the Lifeway Podcasts Network. We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.Learn more about the Ephesians Bible study at lifeway.com/ephesiansstudy. To learn more about Feast with Kristi McLelland, visit lifeway.com/feast. Learn more about Jen Wilkin's Revelation Bible study at lifeway.com/revelation.

Welcome to Session Three of our summer Bible study on the MARKED Podcast! We're studying Encountering God, and we're so excited to join Kelly Minter as she unpacks the biblical foundation for sacred habits along with approachable ways to practice disciplines like prayer, study, worship, rest, simplicity, generosity, celebration, and many more. Each week, we'll release the next teaching session, and we'll leave the audio up for all seven sessions through August 5.Prayer is the focus of the Session 3 video. Kelly walks us through some of Jesus's teaching on prayer to point out that we pray to a personal God who knows our needs and faithfully responds to His children. She reminds us that prayer is not just transactional, but relational.LINKSEncountering God Bible StudyRuth Bible StudyFinding God Faithful Bible StudyLifeway Women LiveLifeway Women's Leadership ForumRECOMMENDEDRead this article from Kelly on the Lifeway Women blog about the goodness of God. MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman.ABOUT KELLY MINTERKelly Minter is an author, speaker, songwriter, and singer. She is passionate about women discovering Jesus Christ through the pages of Scripture. Whether through song, study, or spoken word, Kelly desires to authentically express Christ to the women in a culture where so many are hurting and broken. She is driven to share the healing and strength of Christ through the Bible's truth.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women and Kelly Minter on Instagram. Check out other podcasts in the Lifeway Podcasts Network. We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.Learn more about the Ephesians Bible study at lifeway.com/ephesiansstudy. Take our survey to enter for a chance to win a Lifeway Women backpack filled with great resources for diving into God's Word. Learn more about Jen Wilkin's Revelation Bible study at lifeway.com/revelation.

Welcome to Session Two of our summer Bible study on the MARKED Podcast! We're studying Encountering God, and we're so excited to join Kelly Minter as she unpacks the biblical foundation for sacred habits along with approachable ways to practice disciplines like prayer, study, worship, rest, simplicity, generosity, celebration, and many more. Each week, we'll release the next teaching session, and we'll leave the audio up for all seven sessions through August 5.Kelly focuses her teaching in Session Two on the discipline of Bible study. She digs into 2 Timothy 3 to show how the inspired Word of God is useful to teach, rebuke, correct, and train us so that we will be equipped to carry out the purposes of God.LINKSEncountering God Bible StudyRuth Bible StudyFinding God Faithful Bible StudyLifeway Women LiveLifeway Women's Leadership ForumRECOMMENDEDListen here to hear from Kelly Minter and April Dace, the video producer for Encountering God, about how we can “take away the fear of learning spiritual disciplines to get a taste for a relationship with the living God.”MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman.ABOUT KELLY MINTERKelly Minter is an author, speaker, songwriter, and singer. She is passionate about women discovering Jesus Christ through the pages of Scripture. Whether through song, study, or spoken word, Kelly desires to authentically express Christ to the women in a culture where so many are hurting and broken. She is driven to share the healing and strength of Christ through the Bible's truth.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women and Kelly Minter on Instagram.Learn more about the Ephesians Bible study at lifeway.com/ephesiansstudy. To learn more about Feast with Kristi McLelland, visit lifeway.com/feast. Take our fun MARKED Podcast Survey to enter for a chance to win a Lifeway Women backpack filled with Bible studies and great resources at lifewaywomen.com/podcast.

Welcome to Session One of our summer Bible study on the MARKED Podcast! We're studying Encountering God, and we're so excited to join Kelly Minter for the next seven weeks as she unpacks the biblical foundation for sacred habits along with approachable ways to practice disciplines like prayer, study, worship, rest, simplicity, generosity, celebration, and many more. Each week, we'll release the next teaching session, and we'll leave the audio up for all seven sessions through August 5.In Session One, Kelly introduces the study on spiritual disciplines and reminds us that these spiritual habits are foundational to our faith and provide fellowship with the living God. She points out that although practicing these disciplines will provide spiritual results, our purpose is not to get results, but to strengthen our relationship with the Father.LINKSEncountering GodMore from KellyPodcast SurveyRECOMMENDEDListen to this episode with Kelly Minter and Jennifer Rothschild about the types of prayers they taught on in When You Pray. MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman.ABOUT KELLY MINTERKelly Minter is an author, speaker, songwriter, and singer. She is passionate about women discovering Jesus Christ through the pages of Scripture. Whether through song, study, or spoken word, Kelly desires to authentically express Christ to the women in a culture where so many are hurting and broken. She is driven to share the healing and strength of Christ through the Bible's truth. CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women and Kelly Minter on Instagram.To learn more about Feast with Kristi McLelland, visit lifeway.com/feast. Take our fun MARKED Podcast Survey to enter for a chance to win a Lifeway Women backpack filled with Bible studies and great resources at lifewaywomen.com/podcast.

Take a closer look at the book of Ephesians by joining our conversation with Jackie Hill Perry and Melissa Kruger. Jackie and Melissa, along with Jasmine Holmes who was unable to join us, recently released a collaborative Bible study on the book of Ephesians. Hear what they had to say about this challenging book of the Bible and how we can learn to read Ephesians in context and not be intimidated by studying the more difficult passages. LINKSEphesians Bible Study BookUpon Waking bookJude Bible Study BookParenting with Hope bookWith the Perry's podcastLet's Talk podcastRECOMMENDEDJoin us for the Encountering God summer Bible study right here on MARKED! We're releasing an audio teaching session from Encountering God each week starting June 10 and will leave all 7 sessions up through August 5. You can get your Bible study at lifeway.com/encounteringgod or enter to win one here (this giveaway closes June 4, 2024). MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman. CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women on Instagram.Join us on MARKED for our summer Bible study, Encountering God, starting June 10. You can get your Bible study at lifeway.com/encounteringgod. Take our survey to enter for a chance to win a Lifeway Women backpack filled with great resources for diving into God's Word. To learn more about Feast with Kristi McLelland, visit lifeway.com/feast.

In our last episode of the Come Home series on the MARKED Podcast, Rachel Setliffe joins us from Scotland to share her heard behind her ministry, Restored Home. Birthed out of Rachel's own story, Restored Home seeks to come alongside the church and equip and lead women shattered by betrayal, abandonment, and unwanted divorce toward the God who restores. LINKSTake this fun survey about the MARKED Podcast to enter for a chance to win a Lifeway Women backpack filled with Bible studies and other great resources! You'll enter to receive a copy of the Revelation Bible study, the Ephesians Bible study, the Alive Bible study, the Come Home Bible study, a prayer journal, and more.Come Home Bible Study by Caroline SaundersListen to the first episode, the second episode, the third episode, and the fourth episode of the "Come Home" series.Restored Home MinistryMARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman and Caroline Saunders.RECOMMENDED:Lifeway Women is studying Come Home as our online Bible study starting June 13, 2024! You'll be able to watch the weekly teaching videos for free through August 8, 2024. All you'll need is a copy of the Bible study book to follow along with the discussion. So join us!CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women on Instagram.Follow Restored Home on Instagram.Take our survey to enter for a chance to win a Lifeway Women backpack filled with great resources for diving into God's Word. To learn more about Feast with Kristi McLelland, visit lifeway.com/feast. Visit lifeway.com/comehome to pre-buy the Come Home teen girls' Bible study.