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This month we're welcoming a new theme song and diving into stories of resilience, refuge, and calling. Denise and Sarah share favorite cross-cultural kitchen gadgets (yes, rice cookers and electric kettles make the list!) and talk about creating safe spaces when home doesn't always feel safe. They highlight upcoming Velvet Ashes events—including the Equip Conference and the Unplugged Retreat—designed to support global women in the wilderness seasons of life.Plus, Sarah sits down with author Rachel Pieh Jones to explore the remarkable, challenging life and legacy of Italian aid worker Annalena Tonelli, whose work fighting tuberculosis and empowering communities in Africa continues to inspire.Learn more about Velvet AshesFollow Velvet Ashes on Facebook or Instagram Featured music is "Doxology of Mercy" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on iTunes or wherever you get music!We are grateful to Barnabas International for sponsoring this podcast! Barnabas is a member care organization that shepherds global workers and trains global shepherds. Learn more about them here.Learn more about Rachel Pieh JonesRachel's book about Annalena, Stronger Than DeathRachel will be speaking at the Somali Kayd Festival in London, England about Annalena's life and work on October 20, especially focusing on her work with the deaf community. Learn more here. Learn more about the Equip Conference and our other resources at https://grow.velvetashes.com/.
In this episode of The Living Room Podcast, Joseph Dickens gets inside the minds of several house church pastors from Living Church as they share personal take aways and highlights from hosting, leading and sharing at their first ever Living Church EQUIP Conference.
Breakout: 10 Things That Great Leaders Do with Pastor Rob Ketterling on Saturday, April 26, at 10:00 am at the EQUIP Conference The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 26th Breakout with Rob Ketterling appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: Human Resources Basics with Danette Anderson on Saturday, April 26, at 11:15 am at the EQUIP Conference The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 26th Breakout with Danette Anderson appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: KIDMIN: Kids Ministry Stage Presence with Kyle Jorris on Saturday, April 26th at 11:15 am at the EQUIP Conference The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 26th Breakout with Kyle Jorris appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: YOUTH: Lead You First: The Foundation of Effective Youth Ministry with Tim Smith on Saturday, April 26, at 11:15 am at the EQUIP Conference The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 26th Breakout with Tim Smith appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: Long-Term Stewardship with Paul Freitag on Saturday, April 26, at 10:00 am at the EQUIP Conference The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 26th Breakout with Paul Freitag appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: KIDMIN: There's a Gospel Message in That with Kyle Jorris on Saturday, April 26, at 10:00 am at the EQUIP Conference The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 26th Breakout with Kyle Jorris appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: Building Community with Chad Melton on Saturday, April 26, at 10:00 am at the EQUIP Conference The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 26th Breakout with Chad Melton appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: Do Not Give Up with Rep. Lisa Demuth on Saturday, April 26, at 10:00 am at the EQUIP Conference The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 26th Breakout with Lisa Demuth appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: How to Handle Difficult Conversations with Dolores Smith on Saturday, April 26, at 10:00 am at the EQUIP Conference The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 26th Breakout with Dolores Smith appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: Transgender Trends: Why Teens are Adopting Trans Identities at an Alarming Rate with Dr. Linda Seiler on Saturday, April 26, at 11:15 am at the EQUIP Conference The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 26th Breakout with Dr. Linda Seiler appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: The Power of Spontaneous Worship – Part Two with Jason Karpf on Saturday, April 26, at 10:00 am at the EQUIP Conference The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 26th Breakout with Jason Karpf appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: Streaming with Purpose: Gear, Vision, and Teams for a Watchable Church Livestream with Eric Rudquist on Saturday, April 26, at 10:00 am at the EQUIP Conference The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 26th Breakout with Eric Rudquist appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: YOUTH: Game Plan for Discipleship: How to Leave a Legacy of Faith That Outlasts Your Leadership by Tim Smith on Saturday, April 26, at 10:00 am at the EQUIP... The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 26th Breakout with Tim Smith appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: MEN: The One Thing Guaranteed to Hold You Back with Leary Gates on Saturday, April 26, at 10:00 am at the EQUIP Conference The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 26th Breakout with Leary Gates appeared first on MDC.
Message by Dr. Allen Tennison at the 2025 EQUIP Conference on April 26, 2025, at 9:00 am. The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – Main Session 3 with Dr. Allen Tennison appeared first on MDC.
Message by Pastor Rob Ketterling at the 2025 EQUIP Conference on April 25, 2025, at 7:30 pm. The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – Main Session 2 with Pastor Rob Ketterling appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: Discovery Bible Study: A Wholistic Discipleship Model Centered Around God's Word with Alex Grant on Saturday, April 26, at 11:15 am at the EQUIP Conference The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 26th Breakout with Alex Grant appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: Following God's call into Ministry with Pam Lund & Erin Corbett on Saturday, April 26, at 11:15 am at the EQUIP Conference The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 26th Breakout with Pam Lund & Erin Corbett appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: The Power of Spontaneous Worship (Team) – Part Two with Jeff Deyo on Saturday, April 26, at 11:15 am at the EQUIP Conference The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 26th Breakout with Jeff Deyo appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: Estate Planning for Ministers and Church Professionals with Adam Schreiber on Saturday, April 26, at 1:15 pm at the EQUIP Conference The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 26th Breakout with Adam Schreiber appeared first on MDC.
Message by Dr. Linda Seiler at the 2025 EQUIP Conference on April 26, 2025, at 2:30 pm. The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – Main Session 4 with Dr. Linda Seiler appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: Create a Vibrant Care Ministry in Your Church with Mary Beth Olson on Saturday, April 26, at 11:15 am at the EQUIP Conference The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 26th Breakout with Mary Beth Olson appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: Taking a Walk with the Holy Spirit with James Biffert on Saturday, April 26, at 1:15 pm at the EQUIP Conference The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 26th Breakout with James Biffert appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: Psychological Principles for Leading Churches with Joe Malhoit on Saturday, April 26, at 1:15 pm at the EQUIP Conference The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 26th Breakout with Joe Malhoit appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: The Essentials of Mental Health Resiliency in Ministry with Steve & Beth Vagle on Saturday, April 26, at 1:15 pm at the EQUIP Conference The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 26th Breakout with Steve & Beth Vagle appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: Building a Discipleship Strategy for Your Girls with Sara Wille on Saturday, April 26, at 1:15 pm at the EQUIP Conference The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 26th Breakout with Sara Wille appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: For Such a Time as This with Dr. Allen Tennison, Pam Lund, Dr. Darrell Williams, and Dr. Doug Graham on Saturday, April 26, at 1:15 pm at the EQUIP... The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 26th Breakout with Dr. Allen Tennison appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: YOUTH: Pack Your Bags: Navigating the Weights We Carry in Ministry with Tim Smith on Saturday, April 26, at 1:15 pm at the EQUIP Conference The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 26th Breakout with Tim Smith appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: Welcome to Church: Turning Ushers and Greeters into Ministry Partners with Audrey & Tony Thomas on Saturday, April 26, at 1:15 pm at the EQUIP Conference The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 26th Breakout with Audrey & Tony Thomas appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: The Power of Spontaneous Worship (Congregation) – Part Four with Jeff Deyo on Saturday, April 26, at 1:15 pm at the EQUIP Conference The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 26th Breakout with Jeff Deyo appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: Discipling People Towards Maturity with Dr. Allen Tennison on Saturday, April 26, at 11:15 am at the EQUIP Conference The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 26th Breakout with Dr. Allen Tennison appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: MEN: Mobilizing Men to Ministry with Bob Headley on Saturday, April 26, at 11:15 am at the EQUIP Conference The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 26th Breakout with Bob Headley appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: One Minute Witness Training with Tom Elie on Saturday, April 26, at 11:15 am at the EQUIP Conference The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 26th Breakout with Tom Elie appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: KIDMIN: The Art of Teaching: How Kids Actually Learn with Kyle Jorris on Saturday, April 26, at 1:15 pm at the EQUIP Conference The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 26th Breakout with Kyle Jorris appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: Mentoring: Equipping You to Make a Lasting Impact by Abby Olson on Friday, April 25, at 4:30 pm at the EQUIP Conference The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 25th Breakout with Abby Olson appeared first on MDC.
Message by Dr. Linda Seiler at the 2025 EQUIP Conference on April 25, 2025, at 3:00 pm. The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – Main Session 1 with Dr. Linda Seiler appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: Building a Culture of Prayer in Your Church or Ministry by Kevin Senipatiratne on Friday, April 25, at 4:30 pm at the EQUIP Conference The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 25th Breakout with Kevin Senipatiratne appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: Setting Up Volunteers to Successfully Lead Teams of Volunteers by Tim Hager on Friday, April 25, at 4:30 pm at the EQUIP Conference The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 25th Breakout with Tim Hager appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: The Family Mission Field: The Greatest Opportunity for the Church Today by Ron and Kasha Wollschlager & Lance Nelson on Friday, April 25, at 4:30 pm at the EQUIP... The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 25th Breakout with Ron and Kasha Wollschlager & Lance Nelson appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: Once Gay, Always Gay? The Truth About Science, Scripture, and Holy-Spirit-Led Transformation by Dr. Linda Seiler on Friday, April 25, at 4:30 pm at the EQUIP Conference The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 25th Breakout with Dr. Linda Seiler appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: The Power of Spontaneous Worship – Part One by Jeff Deyo on Friday, April 25, at 4:30 pm at the EQUIP Conference The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 25th Breakout with Jeff Deyo appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: A Small Start to a Big Impact: Building Production Teams, Budgets, and Systems by Eric Rudquist on Friday, April 25, at 4:30 pm at the EQUIP Conference The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 25th Breakout with Eric Rudquist appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: YOUTH – Building a Winning Team: Strategies for Gaining, Training, and Retaining Youth Ministry Volunteers by Tim Smith on Friday, April 25, at 4:30 pm at the EQUIP Conference The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 25th Breakout with Tim Smith appeared first on MDC.
Breakout: KIDMIN: Discovering Creativity in Your Kids Ministry by Kyle Jorris on Friday, April 25, at 4:30 pm at the EQUIP Conference The post EQUIP Conference 2025 – April 25th Breakout with Kyle Jorris appeared first on MDC.
Jim Tuttle spoke at The Well during the 2025 Equip Conference, sharing that God's kindness can be seen in his people. Philippians 1:3-6
Mike Cope spoke at The Well during the 2025 Equip Conference, sharing that God can make any place a holy place. Genesis 28
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