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Send us a textHave you ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of “getting it right” when it comes to your spiritual life? Like you have to be perfect in your prayer life or Bible study to grow closer to God? In today's conversation, we're reminded that it's not about perfection—it's about consistency. Whether you're navigating busy mornings, a shifting season of life, or simply struggling to find time with the Lord, this episode offers practical encouragement to stay the course.In this engaging conversation, Kelly Minter and Angie Elkins dive into a rich exploration of the Book of Esther. Kelly unpacks its historical context within a pagan empire, noting the striking absence of God's name in the text—and yet, His presence is undeniable throughout Esther's story. She highlights Esther's journey from uncertainty to courage, drawing parallels to the challenges and opportunities facing women today. Kelly encourages us to recognize God's sovereignty in every situation, even in places where His name isn't spoken aloud, and reminds us that small steps of obedience can have a lasting impact on our faith journey.Consistency, courage, and small acts of faithfulness can lead to extraordinary growth. If this episode speaks to you, we'd love for you to share it and invite other women into the conversation. SHOW LINKS:-Connect with Angie Elkins -Connect with Kelly Minter-Esther Bible Study
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.
Today on the 4:13, author and Bible teacher Kelly Minter invites you into the daring faith modeled by Esther and her cousin Mordecai—a faith developed over time, rooted in the goodness of God, lived out through extraordinary circumstances, and used to change the world. Although our time looks different from Esther's, our God is just as active and faithful today, and He has called YOU for such a time as this. So, let's dive into this fascinating book of the Bible and discover how Esther's story can inspire our own. SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/337 Enter to win the GIVEAWAY and read the episode TRANSCRIPT in the show notes. Get my weekly email, Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new podcast episode releases. Subscribe HERE.
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.
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.
Welcome to Week 1 of Making Room: A Study of Biblical Hospitality and the fifth anniversary of the She Reads Truth Podcast. Raechel and Amanda are joined by Kelly Minter for her TENTH appearance on the podcast! Together they discuss how the theme of biblical hospitality is woven through every part of Scripture and how believers are challenged to image God as we welcome others. Open your Bibles with us this week! This episode corresponds to Week 1 of She Reads Truth's Making Room Reading Plan. You can read with the She Reads Truth community on our site, app, or with our Making Room printed or digital Daily Reading Guide. Use code YEAR5 to get $5 off anything in the Advent 2024 collection at ShopSheReadsTruth.com. Big thanks to our podcast sponsors!WinShape Marriage—Enter to win a free WinShape Marriage Retreat by heading to winshapemarriage.org/truth.AG1—Sign up for your first subscription at DrinkAG1.com/truth during the month November for a free gift in addition to the Welcome Kit with Vitamin D3+K2.WeShare–Visit weshare.org/SRT to explore how WeShare's health-sharing community can support you and receive a FREE 3-month She Reads Truth subscription.Socials: She Reads Truth on Instagram & FacebookRaechel Myers on InstagramAmanda Bible Williams on InstagramKelly Minter on InstagramKelly Minter's Esther Study*If you purchase something through our links, She Reads Truth may earn an affiliate commission.
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.
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.
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.
For Week 4 of our 1 & 2 Corinthians study, Raechel and Amanda are joined by She Reads Truth podcast veteran Kelly Minter! They talk about how we can see the love of God for His Church in giving a spiritual promise of being resurrected with Christ, and in the ways He teaches us to live out His kingdom ethics now.Open your Bibles with us this week! This episode corresponds to Week 3 of She Reads Truth's 1 & 2 Corinthians Reading Plan. You can read with the She Reads Truth community on our site, app, or with our 1 & 2 Corinthians printed or digital Daily Reading Guide.Socials:She Reads Truth on Instagram & FacebookRaechel Myers on InstagramAmanda Bible Williams on InstagramKelly Minter on Instagram
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.
In this inspiring episode of Building Bridges with Greg and Jill, we sit down with Kelly Minter—an acclaimed writer, speaker, musician, and advocate for justice. Kelly is known for her heartfelt Bible studies and books that encourage readers to build deeper connections with God and each other. Her work with Justice and Mercy International highlights her commitment to serving vulnerable communities around the world. In our conversation, Kelly shares her journey of building bridges of faith through her writing and international travels. We explore how acts of kindness can reflect God's Kingdom here on earth, creating connections that transcend borders and bring people closer together. Join us for an uplifting discussion that will encourage you to live out your faith through love and compassion in your daily life. Learn more about Kelly Minter at kellyminter.com
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.
Do you know why we celebrate Pentecost? Susie Crosby joins Angie to discuss the significance of Pentecost Sunday and the importance of celebrating the coming of the Holy Spirit to dwell within all believers. John 15:26 (EASY)“When I return to my Father, I will send the Helper to you.” https://livesteadyon.com/Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook @livesteadyonInstagram @angiebaughman421 Grab freebies and subscribe to the weekly Steady On newsletter at: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-newsletter/ You can download a blank study sheet here: https://livesteadyon.com/sbs-blank-study-sheet/ Interested in the Step By Step Bible study method? Download the FREE masterclass here: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-stepbystepmasterclass/ https://susiecrosby.com/Facebook: @susiecrosbyauthorInstagram: @susiecrosby Susie's devotional, “Just One Word: 90 Devotions to Invite Jesus In” is available on Amazon. Logos Softwarehttps://www.logos.com/ Enduring Word Commentaryhttps://enduringword.com/ WordHippohttps://www.wordhippo.com/ BibleGatewayhttps://www.biblegateway.com/ Blue Letter Biblehttps://www.blueletterbible.org/ Johannes Behm, “Παράκλητος,” ed. Gerhard Kittel, Geoffrey W. Bromiley, and Gerhard Friedrich, Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1964–), 800. John D. Barry et al., Faithlife Study Bible (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016), Jn 14:26.Walvoord, John F., and Roy B. Zuck, Dallas Theological Seminary. The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985. Vine, W. "Comfort, Comforter, Comfortless - Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words." Blue Letter Bible. 24 Jun, 1996. Web. 22 Feb, 2024. https://www.blueletterbible.org/search/Dictionary/viewTopic.cfm J. Martin C. Scott, “John,” in Eerdmans Commentary on the Bible, ed. James D. G. Dunn and John W. Rogerson (Grand Rapids, MI; Cambridge, U.K.: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2003), 1199. Andreas J. Köstenberger, “John,” in CSB Study Bible: Notes, ed. Edwin A. Blum and Trevin Wax (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2017), 1696. Susie mentioned:Bible Study, “When We Pray” by Kelly Minter, Jackie Hill Perry, Jen Wilkin, Jennifer Rothschild, Jada Edwards, and Kristi McLelland Theme music:Glimmer by Andy Ellison
May 6, 2024 | Kelly Minter Reflecting on her experiences in life and ministry, Kelly Minter—author, musician, Bible teacher, and MA Biblical...
Thank you for joining us for Summer Book Club! I'm excited to walk with you through these next 12 weeks as we read and chat about my book Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl chapter by chapter! If you're ready to… See your gifts and talents from a gospel-centered perspective. Prioritize goals related to your calling as you move forward with gumption and grace. Maximize your passions in the work you do every day. Actively partner with God to serve Him and love others. Overcome negative thought patterns so you can brainstorm, develop, and create with the confidence of a go-getter girl! …then order today at the link here! Each chapter includes prayer prompts, Scripture for further study, questions for reflection, action steps to move your goal forward, and accompanying videos (for individuals or small groups). So grab a friend (or 8) and let's use God's Word as our compass to “do the thing”. After all, if not now…when? Order Do the Thing Join the Book Insiders Club FREE 90-Second “Why are you stuck?” Quiz Sponsors: Radical Radiance is brought to you this month by Christian Standard Bible. This month we're highlighting the CSB Lifeway Women's Bible! This Bible is designed to assist women of any age to go deeper in their study including an in-depth collection of articles, devotionals, study tools and more brought to you by some of your favorite women (and mine!): Lauren Chandler, Priscilla Shirer, Kelly Minter, Angie Smith, Lisa Harper, and other Lifeway Women Authors. There are 7 cover options! Get one for yourself and for a loved one and save 70% on select covers HERE with promo code LWW70. Shop Crunchi Makeup & Skincare HERE!
In this episode of Radical Radiance, host Rebecca George sits down with Donna Jones to talk about her recently released book Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life. They tackle the critical role of humility in approaching conflict. Donna shares a compelling personal story about overcoming potential resentment in a friendship through confronting the conversation with a question, highlighting the importance of listening and understanding before drawing conclusions about others' motives. Donna Jones is a national speaker, church planter and pastor's wife. A graduate of UCLA with a degree in interpersonal communications, she hosts the weekly That's Just What I Needed podcast, is the author of Seek: A Woman's Guide to Meeting God, Taming Your Family Zoo, the Get Healthy Bible study series, and is a contributing author to the devotionals A Moment to Breathe and Arise, Daily. A contributor to Crosswalk.com, she has had several articles make the “Top Ten of the Year” list and has been on numerous television and radio shows and podcasts, including Focus on the Family Broadcast and Good Day, Dallas. Donna is passionate about equipping others to know, love, and follow God in their real, everyday lives. She wants to know, love, and follow God this way herself. She and her husband, JP Jones, make their home in Southern California. Rebecca and Donna chat about: The importance of addressing conflict to create unity Humility as the key quality in handling conflict Initiating difficult conversations by asking questions and actively listening People are often only 20% accurate in assigning motives to others' actions The focus of Donna's book on healthy conflict resolution and its relevance to relationships The role of humility in resolving conflicts Initiating difficult conversations and honoring God Order Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life on Amazon Sponsors: Radical Radiance is brought to you this month by Christian Standard Bible. This month we're highlighting the CSB Lifeway Women's Bible! This Bible is designed to assist women of any age to go deeper in their study including an in-depth collection of articles, devotionals, study tools and more brought to you by some of your favorite women (and mine!): Lauren Chandler, Priscilla Shirer, Kelly Minter, Angie Smith, Lisa Harper, and other Lifeway Women Authors. There are 7 cover options! Get one for yourself and for a loved one and save 70% on select covers HERE with promo code LWW70. Shop Crunchi Makeup & Skincare HERE! ____________________ PSSSSSST! Did you know that Rebecca's debut book, Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl is available wherever books are sold? If you're ready to… See your gifts and talents from a gospel-centered perspective. Prioritize goals related to your calling as you move forward with gumption and grace. Maximize your passions in the work you do every day. Actively partner with God to serve Him and love others. Overcome negative thought patterns so you can brainstorm, develop, and create with the confidence of a go-getter girl! …then order today at the link here! Each chapter includes prayer prompts, Scripture for further study, questions for reflection, action steps to move your goal forward, and accompanying videos (for individuals or small groups). So grab a friend (or 8) and let's use God's Word as our compass to “do the thing”. After all, if not now…when?
In this episode of Radical Radiance, host Rebecca George speaks with Victoria Riollano, author of the book Warrior Mother: Equipping Your Heart to Fight for Your Family's Faith. Victoria shares her personal journey as a mother of eight and discusses the challenges and overwhelm many moms face. She emphasizes the importance of relying on God in motherhood and offers insights on transitioning from passive to active parenting. Listeners will be encouraged to embrace a gospel-centered approach to motherhood and find strength in reliance on God. Victoria Riollano is a military mom of seven who holds an MA in child and adolescent psychology. Her writing has been featured on Crosswalk, iBelieve, the YouVersion Bible app, and Christianity Today. Learn more about Victoria at victoryspeaks.org. Rebecca and Victoria chat about: Introduction to Victoria's book Warrior Mother The challenges of motherhood and the message behind the book Overwhelm experienced by moms and common sources of overwhelm Victoria's personal story of relying on God's protection for her child's health Specific ways to pray for your children and encouragement for intentional prayer Passive parenting vs. active parenting through intentionality Order Warrior Mother on Amazon today Sponsors: Radical Radiance is brought to you this month by Christian Standard Bible. This month we're highlighting the CSB Lifeway Women's Bible! This Bible is designed to assist women of any age to go deeper in their study including an in-depth collection of articles, devotionals, study tools and more brought to you by some of your favorite women (and mine!): Lauren Chandler, Priscilla Shirer, Kelly Minter, Angie Smith, Lisa Harper, and other Lifeway Women Authors. There are 7 cover options! Get one for yourself and for a loved one and save 70% on select covers HERE with promo code LWW70. Shop Crunchi Makeup & Skincare HERE! ____________________ PSSSSSST! Did you know that Rebecca's debut book, Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl is available wherever books are sold? If you're ready to… See your gifts and talents from a gospel-centered perspective. Prioritize goals related to your calling as you move forward with gumption and grace. Maximize your passions in the work you do every day. Actively partner with God to serve Him and love others. Overcome negative thought patterns so you can brainstorm, develop, and create with the confidence of a go-getter girl! …then order today at the link here! Each chapter includes prayer prompts, Scripture for further study, questions for reflection, action steps to move your goal forward, and accompanying videos (for individuals or small groups). So grab a friend (or 8) and let's use God's Word as our compass to “do the thing”. After all, if not now…when?
In this episode of Radical Radiance, host Rebecca George is joined by Nichole Suvar, author of Numbering Our Days, to explore the theme of living intentionally amidst the buzz of modern life. They discuss the pressures of staying connected in an online world and how this contrasts with previous generations. Nichole shares her battle with anxiety, revealing how focusing on small, intentional moments helps to manage her condition. They discuss Nichole's seven key areas of focus for living a more intentional life. Nichole is a recovering perfectionist, anxiety-fighter, and seeker of all things declared good. She desires for others to know that they are created for a purpose and that even the struggle of anxiety can be a tool to help point us to our Savior and live a life that brings Him glory. Nichole has contributed to several devotionals, one of which includes Freedom from Worry through Proverbs 31 Ministries. She has also published devotionals for Advent - Prepare Him Room: an Intentional Advent and Easter - Victory in the Wilderness: an Intentional Easter, that can be purchased through her website. Nichole is a writer for the Self Care 365 app, a daily reminder app from Remedy Live that helps you focus on wellness with your mental health. She has also been a guest on numerous podcasts and blogs as well as a speaker on empathy for Great Kids, Great Communities, an initiative in Fort Wayne, IN. She recently published her book, Numbering Our Days: Combating Anxiety in the Power of Small Intentional Moments. Rebecca and Nichole chat about: Personal stories of giving and receiving help, and the importance of community The contradiction between a culture of independence and the human need for community Nichole Suvar discusses finding strength through God in her struggles with Generalized Anxiety Disorder Nichole shares resources on living intentionally and combating anxiety Emphasizing presence and intentionality in everyday life amidst challenges Seven areas of focus in Nichole's book Nichole's morning routine that avoids smartphones and starts with Bible study and coffee The challenges posed by smartphones in managing time and maintaining relationships The importance of noticing small things and being present in the moment. Order Numbering Our Days Sponsors: Radical Radiance is brought to you this month by Christian Standard Bible. This month we're highlighting the CSB Lifeway Women's Bible! This Bible is designed to assist women of any age to go deeper in their study including an in-depth collection of articles, devotionals, study tools and more brought to you by some of your favorite women (and mine!): Lauren Chandler, Priscilla Shirer, Kelly Minter, Angie Smith, Lisa Harper, and other Lifeway Women Authors. There are 7 cover options! Get one for yourself and for a loved one and save 70% on select covers HERE with promo code LWW70. Shop Crunchi Makeup & Skincare HERE! __________________ PSSSSSST! Did you know that Rebecca's debut book, Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl is available wherever books are sold? If you're ready to… See your gifts and talents from a gospel-centered perspective. Prioritize goals related to your calling as you move forward with gumption and grace. Maximize your passions in the work you do every day. Actively partner with God to serve Him and love others. Overcome negative thought patterns so you can brainstorm, develop, and create with the confidence of a go-getter girl! …then order today at the link here! Each chapter includes prayer prompts, Scripture for further study, questions for reflection, action steps to move your goal forward, and accompanying videos (for individuals or small groups). So grab a friend (or 8) and let's use God's Word as our compass to “do the thing”. After all, if not now…when?
In this episode of Radical Radiance, host Rebecca George sits down with author and speaker Cally Logan to discuss her latest book The Wallflower that Bloomed: Finding Your Place at the Lunch Table of Life. They talk about finding confidence in who God has uniquely created them to be. They explore the impact of childhood labels, the power of a gospel-centered narrative, and the need to confront the "bully in the mirror." Cally Logan is a US History teacher and Senior Writer for Crosswalk.com. She served as a small group leader for High School girls for several years, and enjoys challenging her students to develop deeper relationships with God and to live fearlessly and authentically. She received her B.A. Degree from Regent University. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time in nature, genuine connection chats over coffee, and woodworking. Rebecca and Cally chat about: Her newest book The Wallflower that Bloomed Introversion versus extroversion How childhood labels can affect us in adulthood Embracing a gospel-centered narrative about our identity "The bully in the mirror" and forgiveness The Wallflower That Bloomed - order here! Sponsors: Radical Radiance is brought to you this month by Christian Standard Bible. This month we're highlighting the CSB Lifeway Women's Bible! This Bible is designed to assist women of any age to go deeper in their study including an in-depth collection of articles, devotionals, study tools and more brought to you by some of your favorite women (and mine!): Lauren Chandler, Priscilla Shirer, Kelly Minter, Angie Smith, Lisa Harper, and other Lifeway Women Authors. There are 7 cover options! Get one for yourself and for a loved one and save 70% on select covers HERE with promo code LWW70. Shop Crunchi Makeup & Skincare HERE! PSSSSSST! Did you know that Rebecca's debut book, Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl is available wherever books are sold? If you're ready to… See your gifts and talents from a gospel-centered perspective. Prioritize goals related to your calling as you move forward with gumption and grace. Maximize your passions in the work you do every day. Actively partner with God to serve Him and love others. Overcome negative thought patterns so you can brainstorm, develop, and create with the confidence of a go-getter girl! …then order today at the link here! Each chapter includes prayer prompts, Scripture for further study, questions for reflection, action steps to move your goal forward, and accompanying videos (for individuals or small groups). So grab a friend (or 8) and let's use God's Word as our compass to “do the thing”. After all, if not now…when?
Our guest Kelly Minter shares how believers can live on mission by establishing an eternal perspective.
Author Kelly Minter joins Michael to discuss her international missionary work and what it means to count the cost of service to Christ. Links Mentioned: Cultivate Podcast Justice and Mercy International Kelly's Bible Studies To read the show notes, click here.
Do you find yourself longing for true peace but unsure how to get it? In difficult seasons, do you struggle to find comfort and rest? If this resonates with you, today's episode is one not to miss! Our guest today is Kelly Minter. Kelly and I have many friends in common and had the privilege of meeting each other and working together about a year ago so I am thrilled to share her story and her love of scripture with you today on the show. Kelly is an author, Bible teacher, and podcaster. She speaks around the country and also works closely with Justice & Mercy International in the Amazon jungles of Brazil as well as the Eastern European country of Moldova. Kelly is deeply passionate about teaching the Bible and believes it permeates all of life. Kelly's story on how the Lord paved the way for her to use her gifting of teaching and writing is fascinating and involves a college basketball scholarship and three record deals in Nashville. So pull up a seat, grab a cup of coffee (Kelly will be drinking hers in a big diner mug - she's also passionate about those) and enjoy hearing Kelly's story that will hopefully inspire you to dig into scripture as a balm for your soul as it has been for Kelly from a very young age. Follow Kelly here! https://www.instagram.com/kelly_minter/
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Kelly Minter, LMHC about religious trauma and recovery in the queer community. Kelly shares how she came to specialize in religious trauma and recovery, specifically within the LGBTQIA+ community. Kelly defines what religious trauma is and various ways that it may show up for individuals. She speaks on the unique challenges that LGBTQIA+ individuals face when it comes to religion, as well as how growing up in a high demand religion impacts the coming out process. We discuss how high demand religions and leaving those religions impact coming to terms with one's sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Further, Kelly discusses religious recovery both for queer and non-queer individuals. Connect with Kelly: IG: @kellyrminter Practice IG: @anchoredcounselingfl TikTok: @kellyrminter YouTube: @kellyrminter Connect with Me: Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphd Follow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcast Follow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphd Follow me on Youtube Follow me on Threads @jessicaleighphd Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast Join my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go Through Ways to Work With Me: Mind Over Matter LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass Be a guest on my podcast Resources: Anti-Racism Resources LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting Intro/Outro Music Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Music License
One of the most common feedback we hear is how much you love hearing about raising kids in the glass house. You've spoken, and we've listened! We're so excited to share this series with you! Over the next few episodes you'll hear from those who grew up in the glass house. Today's we're kicking off this series with Kelly Minter. Kelly Minter is an author, Bible teacher, and podcaster. Her most recent Bible study from Lifeway publishers is called Encountering God: Cultivating Habits of Faith Through the Spiritual Disciplines. Kelly speaks around the country and also works closely with Justice & Mercy International in the Amazon jungles of Brazil as well as the Eastern European country of Moldova. Kelly is deeply passionate about teaching the Bible and believes it permeates all of life. When she's not writing, traveling, or speaking she enjoys time in her garden, cooking, and being with her friends and family. A Southern transplant, she delights in long walks, her local church, meaningful conversation, and coffee in her Justice & Mercy International diner mug.Kelly Minter grew up in the glass house and shares with us the complexities of that reality, how her parents put what was best for the kids over the opinions of others, and the blessings and struggles that come along with the calling. Thank you so much for listening and sharing this episode with your friends who are raising kids in the glass house! SHOW LINKS:-Connect with Kelly Minter -Connect with the Glass House on Instagram HERE-Please email us your questions and feedback to president@lifeway.com
Kelly Minter joins Sanger and Shawn to discuss being rooted in God, not in idolatrous thoughts, habits, and actions. WANT THE FULL EPISODE? Check out Ep.126 I Kelly Minter I Deciding to Eliminate Idols: Being Rooted in God, Not Results. Download it directly here.KEY TOPICSRecognizing idolatry in your thoughts and habits.Confronting idols such as work, good deeds, and zeroes in the bank account.Finding opportunities for “spiritual adjustments.” CONNECT WITH USwww.decidedlypodcast.com Join us on Instagram: @decidedlypodcastJoin us on FacebookShawn's Instagram: @shawn_d_smithSanger's Instagram: @sangersmith GRAB YOUR COPY OF SANGER'S BOOKA Life Rich with Significance: Transforming Your Wealth to Meaningful Impact MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION?At Decidedly Wealth Management, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy. LEARN MORE: www.decidedlywealth.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE DECIDEDLY NEWSLETTER CONNECT WITH KELLY MINTER Website: www.kellyminter.com Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kelly-Minter/author/B001JS6WKY?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1705638241&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueCultivate Podcast: https://kellyminter.com/podcast/Blog: https://kellyminter.com/blog/ Instagram: @kelly_minter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KellyMinterAuthor/ Justice and Mercy International: https://justiceandmercy.org/ Kelly Minter is a passionate Christian author and speaker celebrated for her inspirational books and profound messages of faith. With her calling to foster spiritual growth in herself and others, she hosts the Cultivate podcast. Kelly's also deeply committed to serving the poor, orphaned, and forgotten through her volunteer work with Justice & Mercy International.
Kelly Minter joins Sanger and Shawn to discuss being rooted in God, not in idolatrous thoughts, habits, and actions. KEY TOPICSRecognizing idolatry in your thoughts and habits.Confronting idols such as work, good deeds, and zeroes in the bank account.Finding opportunities for “spiritual adjustments.”DON'T HAVE TIME FOR THE FULL EPISODE? Check out the 14-minute highlight clip, Ep.126 HIGHLIGHT I Signs of idolatry in your career. Download it directly here.CONNECT WITH USwww.decidedlypodcast.com Join us on Instagram: @decidedlypodcastJoin us on FacebookShawn's Instagram: @shawn_d_smithSanger's Instagram: @sangersmith GRAB YOUR COPY OF SANGER'S BOOKA Life Rich with Significance: Transforming Your Wealth to Meaningful Impact MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION?At Decidedly Wealth Management, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy. LEARN MORE: www.decidedlywealth.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE DECIDEDLY NEWSLETTER CONNECT WITH KELLY MINTER Website: www.kellyminter.com Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kelly-Minter/author/B001JS6WKY?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1705638241&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueCultivate Podcast: https://kellyminter.com/podcast/Blog: https://kellyminter.com/blog/ Instagram: @kelly_minter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KellyMinterAuthor/ Justice and Mercy International: https://justiceandmercy.org/ Kelly Minter is a passionate Christian author and speaker celebrated for her inspirational books and profound messages of faith. With her calling to foster spiritual growth in herself and others, she hosts the Cultivate podcast. Kelly's also deeply committed to serving the poor, orphaned, and forgotten through her volunteer work with Justice & Mercy International.
As we start Week 2 of our Everything New reading plan, Amanda is joined by friend of the podcast Kelly Minter to chat about how Jesus's promise to make all things new affects both our eternal hope and daily walk with Jesus. As they explore this week's reading, they discuss how they see the hope of all things being made new across the stories of the Old and New Testaments.Open your Bibles with us this week! This episode corresponds to Week 2 of She Reads Truth's Everything New reading plan. You can read with the She Reads Truth community on our site, app, or with our Everything New printed or digital Daily Reading Guide.Experience Lent with the She Reads Truth community! Save $5 the Lent 2024 Experience Bundle with code LENTPOD5 at ShopSheReadsTruth.com. Offer valid 1/1/2024 thru 1/14/2024.Fill your hearts and homes with Truth! Until 1/14/2024, spend $75 or more in our Online Bookstore and receive a free Tune My Heart art print with your purchase—plus free shipping! No code necessary.Sign up for our Text Club by texting PODCAST 1-844-979-3341 to stay in-the-know about all things She Reads Truth!She Reads Truth on Instagram & FacebookRaechel Myers on InstagramAmanda Bible Williams on InstagramKelly Minter's Website
We have had an amazing year with powerful fear-calming insights from wise and experienced guests. In this episode, we share power clips from five of our most popular episodes: In "Finding God Faithful in Hard seasons" with Kelly Minter, we discussed the call to break patterns of generational dysfunction. Next, we heard from singer and songwriter Colton Dixon on viewing disappointments as divine set-ups, taken from the episode titled "Fighting Fear by Holding onto God's Light". Next, Bonnie Gray, host of the Breathe: Stress Less podcast provided insight on how to recognize and change our automatic response to stress. That episode was titled, "Break the Grip of Anxiety and Worry: What You Can Do to Step Stress". We then heard Pastor John Meader share about a time when he felt angry and bitter toward God, and how God brought him to a place of trust. That clip came from the episode titled "God's Not Done With you". Last, we heard from one of the most prolific and powerful writers in our time, Max Lucado, on the story of Jacob, known as the deceiver, and how Max relates to this Old Testament biblical character. That episode was titled God Won't Give Up on You". We hope these clips encourage you as you launch into 2024 with godly confidence and hope-filled anticipation. (Scroll down for discussion questions/reflective questions.) Find Jennifer Slattery: On her website Instagram Facebook Amazon Subscribe to her free newsletter Find Wholly Loved: On their website Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Facebook Group Discussion/Reflective Questions: What resonated with you most in Kelly Minter's discussion regarding patterns of dysfunction? How has God changed some of your learned unhealthy patterns and/or attitudes? Why is it important to recognize and acknowledge unhealthy patterns learned from our family of origin. How can we recognize these patterns through a lens of grace? Why it it important to take ownership for our learned behavior? How might God be calling you to increased health? What resonated with you most in Colton Dixon's discussion regarding "flipping the switch" in how we view setbacks? What is one setback or disappointment you can reframe through the lens of God's love, power, and grace? And what does that reframe look like? What resonated with you most in Max Lucado's discussion of Jacob, the "weasel"? What is one truth you can hold tight to and reflect upon in the year ahead? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Welcome to 2024! We are so excited to share our conversation with you about all of the exciting things we have coming up this year, as well as look back at some of our favorite experiences in 2023. Kelly and Elizabeth discuss how they're celebrating in the new year, what Lifeway books and events they're looking forward to, and what “MARKED” them in 2023. Thank you for listening!BOOK LINKSThe Bible in a Year Bible Study Book by Kandi GallatyLifeway Women AcademySermon on the Mount Bible Study Book by Jen WilkinOld Testament Handbook and New Testament HandbookThe Gospel of John Bible Study Book by Melissa SpoelstraAlive Bible Study Book by Lifeway Women Come Home Bible Study Book by Caroline SaundersEphesians Bible Study Book by Jackie Hill Perry, Jasmine Holmes, and Melissa KrugerRevelation Bible Study Book by Jen WilkinLuke in the Land Bible Study Book by Kristi McLellandJoy to the World Bible Study Book with music by Ellie Holcomb (link coming soon!)Dwell Differently Bible Study Book by Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott (link coming soon!)Esther Bible Study Book by Kelly Minter (link coming soon!)EVENT LINKSLifeway Women EventsGoing Beyond LiveLifeway Women's Leadership ForumMARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Kelly King and Elizabeth Hyndman.RECOMMENDED: Check out this Lifeway Women blog post to learn more about Bible studies that will help you form better habits in the new year.
Kelly Minter had big dreams for her life—everything from basketball to a professional career in music. But fame, money, and fans became her idols, and when things didn't go according to plan, Kelly felt lost and heartbroken. It was a chance encounter that led her to a purpose and a calling she never expected as a Bible study author and teacher, which helped her understand that when we lay down our dreams, we find what truly matters to the heart of God and how to help people around the world. Quotes “There are truths that I carry with me to this day about who God is—His presence with me, His protection over me, His character, His nature, how He made me. All of that has been so healing for me when it comes to my mind and my peace and sense of well-being.” - Kelly Minter “When I see in God's Word that it is all people of all ages and races that matter to Him, then all of a sudden, certain things become so important and so exciting. That's just one small way that connecting with God's Word just helps me every day, because it gives His perspective on what life should look like and what matters.” - Kelly Minter “There is no greater joy than following the Lord and being part of what He's doing in His kingdom. It is such a joy and it's worth it. There's a lot that I've had to lay down, and at the same time, I wouldn't trade any of it because that's when we get to know the Lord more deeply, that we get to share in the abundance of His treasure.” - Kelly Minter Guest's Links Kelly's Instagram Kelly's Website Kelly's Facebook Resources Mentioned in This Episode Milan, Italy Amazon Rainforest The Cultivate Podcast Connect with Sally Lloyd-Jones Jesus Storybook Bible Facebook Jesus Storybook Bible Instagram Sally's website Sally's Facebook Sally's Instagram *Episode produced by Four Eyes Media*
Christmas is a season of excitement and anticipation, where we celebrate the birth of Jesus. As we dive into the Advent season, we are reminded of the astonishing story of the first Christmas. This year, our church is in its Christmas sermon series – Stories of Christmas, a journey through Luke 2 exploring the stories of different characters who played significant roles in the Christmas story. From Mary and Joseph, to the Magi and Shepherds, each story leads to the momentous birth of Jesus Christ. Join us as we learn more about the Stories of Christmas and the people who played integral parts in them.
Today we're celebrating 200 episodes of the MARKED Podcast! We wanted to take an episode to celebrate God's faithfulness with MARKED over the years, so come along with us as Kelly and Elizabeth recall some of our favorite moments, talk about the logistics of making a podcast, share which of our episodes are the most listened-to, and more. Thanks for listening! RESOURCES: Chatologie with Angie Elkins MARKED Podcast episode with Point of Grace MARKED Podcast episode with Beth Moore MARKED Podcast episode with Laura and Francine Perry | Transgender to Reformed MARKED Podcast episode with Kelly Minter and April Dace MARKED Podcast episode with Ellie Holcomb MARKED Podcast episode with Amy-Jo Girardier MARKED Podcast episode with Chris Adams MARKED Podcast Lifeway Women Academy miniseries | Jen Wilkin on Hermeneutics MARKED Podcast episode with Jennifer Rothschild RECOMMENDED: Interested in getting another behind-the-scenes peek of Lifeway Women? Check out this behind-the-scenes blog post of The Gospel on the Ground Bible study production. MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/. Hosted by Kelly King and Elizabeth Hyndman. ABOUT ELIZABETH HYNDMAN Elizabeth reads, writes, and argues about the nuances of punctuation. Officially, she's an Editorial Project Leader at Lifeway. She managed to find a job where she uses both her English undergraduate and her seminary graduate degrees every day. Elizabeth grew up in Nashville, sips chai lattes every chance she can get, and believes everyone should have a “funny picture” pose at the ready. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram. ABOUT KELLY KING Kelly is the manager of Magazines/Devotional Publishing and Women's Ministry Training for Lifeway Christian Resources. She holds a Master of Theology degree from Gateway Seminary and was previously an adjunct professor at Oklahoma Baptist University while serving as the Women's Specialist for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. Kelly continues to serve in local church ministry as a women's ministry volunteer and small group leader for high school girls. She is the author of Ministry to Women: The Essential Guide to Leading Women in the Local Church.
We're back in the book of Ezra, walking with the exiles who answered the call to return to Jerusalem. For most of them, staying would have been easier. Just like the Jews in the Old Testament it's easy to stay in our comfort zones, forgetting the privilege of sacrificing for God's call on our lives. In today's episode, we're talking about the high call of studying and obeying God's word, living a life worthy of our call, and giving our all for Christ. And we'll remember that nothing can be accomplished without the grace of God in our lives. Episode Points You can only obey what you know, and you can only teach what you've obeyed. God's call on your life will require sacrifice. But it's worth it! Since we're called to handle holy things, we must live holy lives. Your calling can only be accomplished by God's grace. Scripture References Ezra 7:1-6, 10 Ezra 7:13, 27-28 Ezra 8:15 Ezra 8:28-29 Ezra 9:8-9
It's all too easy to hang on to the old when God is doing a new thing. In today's episode, we're looking at the exiles' return to Jerusalem to rebuild God's temple. Some had hoped God would help them rebuild what they had before. What the people didn't understand is that God was doing a new thing. Like the exiles, sometimes we look around at what's broken-down or overgrown in our lives, and we can't imagine that God wants (and is able) to do something new. Today's episode will encourage you to embrace “the day of small things,” to get going with what God wants you to do even if things aren't “just right,” and to remember that just because we face opposition, it doesn't mean God's call on our lives has ceased.
Today we're talking about the power—and challenge—of forgiveness, and why it's so essential. Unforgiveness causes division in our relationships, is a strategy of the enemy, and disrupts our intimacy with Christ. On the positive side, Jesus empowers us to forgive, desires that we're free from bitterness and anger, and loves reconciliation. Also, He is able to bring about justice. If forgiveness is essential, why is it so hard? In this episode, we'll examine three reasons that make it challenging, as well as several benefits. Ultimately we'll discover that forgiving others isn't only a gift to the person who hurt us, but it's one of God's gifts to us.
Pack your bags! You're coming with me to Melbourne, Florida for a Fresh Grounded Faith conference where we recorded this LIVE! Kelly Minter, Michael O'Brien, and I sat around the bistro table answering questions from the audience! And, wow, did they have some great questions?! We talk about how to manage our expectations, what to do when you feel God is far away, and how to deal with doubt. Kelly also shares why she isn't married, and I answered several interesting questions about my blindness. It was some really good stuff, and now, you get to join us! Pull up your chair to the bistro, and let's spill the beans. SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/248
How can I learn to pray? How can I overcome the same old fears? How can I trust God with the people I love when they don't believe in Him? Whew! Good questions, right? Well, those are just a few of the questions we're tackling today as we sit around the bistro table at Fresh Grounded Faith. Authors Margaret Feinberg and Kelly Minter joined me in Springfield, Missouri where we recorded this LIVE as we answered questions from the audience. We had the best time spilling the beans, and now, you can pull up a chair at the bistro too! SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/245
Today we're looking at the liberating healing of Jesus, and how that healing can sometimes be disruptive. Be encouraged, if the healing Jesus is bringing you is uncomfortable or even painful, you're on the right path. If we're honest, we often want His healing, but we want it on our terms. In this episode, we'll confront the ways our unhealthy habits keep us from the good work He wants to do in our lives. Are we willing to abandon our own plans and comforts so that He can fully lead and have authority in our lives? Will we offer up all areas of our lives so that we can most experience His abundant life? We're going to challenge ourselves to answer these difficult questions and find true freedom in giving it all over to Jesus, the One who is worth our all. I hope this episode will encourage you to surrender more fully to Him.
Today we're looking at the significance of the cross and what it means for us. What specifically did the cross accomplish? Why was it necessary? And what hope does it offer for the present? We're going to dive in deep (get ready for some big words!) as we talk about how Jesus acted as our substitute, not only taking our sin upon Himself on the cross, but wiping it out completely. And by doing so, freely bringing us into relationship with Himself. You'll be blessed by this closer look at Jesus's death on the cross and His love for you.
Get ready, sister, because we are spilling some fantastic beans today! This was captured LIVE in College Station, Texas, at a Fresh Grounded Faith conference featuring Bible teacher Kelly Minter and singer-songwriter Michael O'Brien. You are about to learn what “fiction vacations” are and how my husband, Phil, proposed to me. Kelly shares the unlikely Bible character she most relates to as well as her (very funny) most embarrassing moment. Then, we'll give some helpful advice to moms of teenage sons. And finally, I share the hardest thing about blindness, and I can guarantee it's not what you expect. So, pull up your chair at the bistro, and let's spill some beans. SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/239
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