Podcasts about westrock coffee

Brents Family named District Farm Family; Morrilton High School juniors show ACT improvement; Westrock Coffee opens Conway plant ahead of schedule; Arkansas Tech holds reception to close out capital campaign; UACCM holding summer camps; we talk with Morgan Zimmerman of Main Street Morrilton.

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, Scott Ford discusses his career as an executive, co-founding and running Westrock Coffee Company, and his reasons for continuing to do business in Arkansas.

Westrock Coffee (WEST) is an integrated coffee, tea, flavors, extracts and ingredients solutions provider. CEO, Scott Ford, joins Oliver Renick to discuss WEST going public via SPAC merger. He discusses how WEST is positioned in the coffee market. He then talks about adapting to new trends among coffee consumers. He then goes over what's next for WEST. Tune in to find out more about the stock market today.

This week we speak with Scott Ford, CEO and Co-founder of Westrock Coffee. Westrock entered into a $1.1 billion combination agreement with Riverview Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: RVAC) in April of 2022, and has grown into the #1 wholesale provider of coffee and tea to US restaurants.  Westrock is now looking to use its SPAC deal to make a big move into cold brew, made in the United States. Scott explains how the company has worked to insulate itself from supply chain and commodity disruptions and why a SPAC deal was preferable to an IPO or more trips to the private equity watering hole.

Join David Drapkin as he speaks to Westrock Coffee CEO Scott Ford. Westrock Coffee is going public company via a $1.1B deal with Riverview Acquisition Corporation (RVAC).** Watch the video or read the report

On today's podcast we welcome special guest, Westrock Coffee CEO and Co-Founder, Scott Ford. Westrock Coffee is a leading integrated coffee, tea, flavors, extracts, and ingredients solutions provider. On the show, Scott discusses: How he went from asset management to the coffee industry Where the idea for Westrock Coffee came from and what problem he was looking to solve Key skills and knowledge from his experience in finance utilized as a company founder Trends in the coffee industry And more    

Community event planned for Hattieville Community Building this weekend; Chiropractors fined for unlawful disposal of medical records; Westrock Coffee releases documents in preparation for IPO; Click it or Ticket campaign launches Monday; preview of state final games featuring Nemo Vista and Bigelow; we talk with Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer.

The Westrock Coffee Recruiting Intelligence Report With Dr. Fitz Hill & Rev. Iso Marcus Elliott 1-27-22

The Westrock Coffee Recruiting Intelligence Report With Dr. Fitz Hill & Rev. Iso Marcus Elliott 1-14-22

School districts advising parents to monitor social media activity after Tik-Tok challenge encourages school violence; Westrock Coffee announces 250 jobs coming to Conway; Rotary International board member celebrates anniversary with Conway club; COVID case numbers continue to tick up; Maus Pecans cuts ribbon in Morrilton; today's high school basketball calendar; we visit with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.

The Westrock Coffee Recruiting Intelligence Report With Fitz Hill & Marcus Elliott 12-2-21 by 103.7 The Buzz

David Piza VP Global Sales Westrock Coffee Company: https://westrockcoffee.com/ Connect with David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidpiza/ David is the global coffee ambassador representing 1 million farmers into a global supply chain delivering beans to more than 500 roasters. Westrock is a purpose-driven, mission-based company. Discover the world of coffee, farming, trends, and the challenges facing this dynamic industry. Coffee forward trends What is the coffee supply chain? The challenges facing farmers Global coffee competitions Talent discussion: succession planning Learn more about Westrock Coffee Company Where to buy the coffee: https://westrockcoffee.com/collections/all Specialty Coffee Association: https://sca.coffee/ The Coffee Taster's wheel: https://store.sca.coffee/collections/posters/products/the-coffee-tasters-flavor-wheel-poster?variant=18787771718 World Barista Championship organized by World Coffee Events: https://sca.coffee/world-coffee-championships and https://worldcoffeeevents.org/wce-events/ S&D/Westrock Careers Site:  https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?d=ExternalCareerSite&c=1088741 Here's the story of the CEO and Founder: https://westrockcoffee.com/pages/announcement and https://gcrmag.com/westrock-coffee-company-ceo-talks-acquiring-sd-coffee-tea-and-making-meaningful-change/ Episode 63 sponsored by: Joynus Search - National Food and Beverage headhunters for sales, marketing, innovation, operations. https://www.joynussearch.com/ Contact: Tony Moore. 404-904-9235. Winning at Work in today's food and beverage / CPG space requires taking learning and development into your own hands. Fortunately, I've interviewed hundreds of successful Food & Beverage/CPG executives and leaders to help you do just that. Hi, I'm Tony Moore, I'm an F&B/CPG  executive recruiter and I really geek out on identifying and sharing the skills, strategies, and insights used by very successful leaders in our industry. The demand for high-performers is at an all-time high. Don't get left behind. Tune in each week to hear thought-leaders and go-getters share specific, practical insights that boost work performance and keep you winning at work!

Are you a coffee drinker? Me too. But how much do you really know about this incredible fruit? Yep, coffee is a fruit! Just one of the hundred things I learned during my conversation with Will Ford, executive VP of operations at Westrock Coffee. From its history, to the future of the industry, and Westrock’s plan to use ethically sourced coffee as a vehicle for social change. So pour yourself a cup and get curious! Check out Westrock's website at: https://westrockcoffee.com/  -- My Social:  IG: @mickeyroberts, @mickeyrobertsart, @knowingnothing_podcast,  Twitter: @mickeyroberts33, @nothingknowing 

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I chatted with Elizabeth Woodson about unity in the church. So you’ll know her a little better, Elizabeth is a passionate Bible teacher whose deepest desire is to know Christ and to make Him known! Engaging both the heart and mind, she loves to teach the truth of Scripture, empowering believers to experience abundant life with Jesus! On most days you can find her hanging out at The Village Church, where she has the joy to work as the Institute Associate Minister doing what she loves – writing, teaching, and developing leaders. Elizabeth is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary with a Masters in Christian Education, and formerly served as the Single Life Ministry Coordinator at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship under the leadership of Senior Pastor, Dr. Tony Evans.   ELIZABETH’S RESOURCES Horizontal Jesus by Tony Evans Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer   ELIZABETH’S SIMPLE JOYS Friends and family Good food - Pecan Lodge Music   CONNECT WITH ELIZABETH Website Instagram   SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Acts 2:42-47   DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What is the big story of the Bible? What gets in the way of our ability to reflect God’s glory? How would your life look different if you loved people as God has loved you? What does the gospel look like on display in the midst of community and conflict? How has God used community in your own life to draw you closer to himself? How have you seen God’s image reflected in those around you? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week?   Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE   SPONSORSHIP DETAILS Marriage After God is led by Aaron and Jennifer Smith who have a new book out called Marriage After God! In their book Marriage After God they transparently share their journey from a marriage in crisis to a marriage built on Christ’s redemptive love. For 15% off your purchase at shop.marriageaftergod.com use the code JOURNEYWOMEN at checkout. You can find them on Instagram at @marriageaftergod. Prep Dish is a healthy subscription-based meal planning service. All you need to do is sign up, and you’ll receive an email every week with a grocery list and instructions for prepping meals ahead of time. For a free 2-week trial, go to PrepDish.com/journey. Westrock Coffee believes in people and the drive not only to survive but to live with dignity and achieve greatness. Find Westrock coffee on Amazon and other retails stores around the United States or go to westrockcoffee.com to learn more.   FOR MORE EPISODES OF JOURNEYWOMEN: SUBSCRIBE Subscribe on iOS, go to the iTunes page and subscribe to the Journeywomen Podcast. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and select your podcast app. You may need to copy the link into your favorite podcast app (like Overcast or Stitcher). WRITE A REVIEW Writing a review on iTunes will help other women on their journeys to glorify God find and utilize the podcast as a resource. FOLLOW JOURNEYWOMEN Like/follow Journeywomen on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for the latest updates. *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I’m chatting with Mary Willson about women’s roles in the church. We’re praying this conversation will serve as a catalyst to dig into the Word and to pursue further dialogue with women in your own local churches. Ultimately, our hope is that you’ll walk away encouraged to joyfully celebrate the importance God has placed on women’s roles in the body. MARY’S RESOURCES The Scripture Women and God by Kathleen Nielson Jesus, Justice, and Gender Roles by Kathy Keller His Testimonies, My Heritage: Women of Color on the Word of God by Kristie Anyabwile Biographies of Different Women MARY’S SIMPLE JOYS Time with her nieces and nephews Reading books that are compilations of letters Sleeping in   DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Where do we see women exercising their design in the Scriptures? What is our God-given design as women? What does it look like to joyfully celebrate God’s good design for men and women in the context of the local church? How are you exercising your God-given gifts in the context of your local church? How can we love others when we hold differing views? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week?   SPONSORSHIP DETAILS FabFitFun is a seasonal subscription box, with full size beauty, fitness and lifestyle products. Each box retails for $49.99 but always has a value over $200. To check it out, go to fabfitfun.com and use the code JOURNEY so you can save $10 off your first box. Westrock Coffee works with farmers on a personal level to help them grow high-quality coffee. They use direct trade to cultivate long-term relationships with the farmers who grow Westrock Coffee. You can find Westrock Coffee at a local Kroger, Bed Bath and Beyond, or go to Westrockcoffee.com to find out where to buy Westrock Coffee near you. Crossway released ESV Scripture Journals and ESV Illuminated Scripture Journals this past year—great tools for those of you who like to take notes, record thoughts and prayers, or creatively engage with the text. You can buy each book of the Bible individually or as Old and New Testament sets. Take a look at the ESV Scripture Journals, ESV Illuminated Scripture Journals, and many other ESV Bibles at Crossway.org/Journeywomen3.   FOR MORE EPISODES OF JOURNEYWOMEN:   SUBSCRIBE Subscribe on iOS, go to the iTunes page and subscribe to the Journeywomen Podcast. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and select your podcast app. You may need to copy the link into your favorite podcast app (like Overcast or Stitcher).   WRITE A REVIEW Writing a review on iTunes will help other women on their journeys to glorify God find and utilize the podcast as a resource.   FOLLOW JOURNEYWOMEN Like/follow Journeywomen on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for the latest updates.   *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I chatted with Kristie Anyabwile about what to do when church gets hard. We ran the gamut on what kind of stuff makes church difficult and why it’s important that we press in, even when it’s challenging.   Kristie is a pastor's wife, mom, Bible teacher and author of His Testimonies, My Heritage: Women of Color on the Word of God, which will be released in September. She works with the Charles Simeon Trust as the Associate Director of Women's Workshops, helping to equip women Bible teachers. She joyfully supports her husband of 27 years, Thabiti, as he pastors Anacostia River Church in Washington, DC. KRISTIE’S RESOURCES What Is a Healthy Church Member? by Thabiti M. Anyabwile The Compelling Community: Where God's Power Makes a Church Attractive by Mark Dever Discipling: How to Help Others Follow Jesus by Mark Dever Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change by Paul David Tripp KRISTIE’S SIMPLE JOYS Earl Grey tea Snickers Cooking   CONNECT WITH KRISTIE Twitter DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Use 3-5 words to describe your personal experience with church over your lifetime. What would it look like to engage in church while working through the things that can make church hard? How can you exhort and encourage those in your circle to engage in church when it is hard? How have you seen God’s provision for you through hard times? What role did the Church play? How have you seen God use your pain and hard times to minister to others? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week?   SPONSORSHIP DETAILS Crossway's new book called Competing Spectacles by Tony Reinke helps us stop and consider what consequences the world's never-ending stream of digital images has on our minds. Reinke is the author of 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You. In this book, he invites us to ask ourselves hard questions about how our digital habits affect how we view Jesus stabilizes. Learn more about Competing Spectacles and find other resources at Crossway.org/Journeywomen2. FabFitFun is a seasonal subscription box, with full size beauty, fitness and lifestyle products. Each box retails for $49.99 but always has a value over $200. To check it out, go to fabfitfun.com and use the code JOURNEY so you can save $10 off your first box. Westrock Coffee works with farmers on a personal level to help them grow high-quality coffee. They use direct trade to cultivate long-term relationships with the farmers who grow Westrock Coffee. You can find Westrock Coffee at a local Kroger, Bed Bath and Beyond, or go to Westrockcoffee.com to find out where to buy Westrock Coffee near you.   FOR MORE EPISODES OF JOURNEYWOMEN:   SUBSCRIBE Subscribe on iOS, go to the iTunes page and subscribe to the Journeywomen Podcast. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and select your podcast app. You may need to copy the link into your favorite podcast app (like Overcast or Stitcher).   WRITE A REVIEW Writing a review on iTunes will help other women on their journeys to glorify God find and utilize the podcast as a resource.   FOLLOW JOURNEYWOMEN Like/follow Journeywomen on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for the latest updates.   *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I’m chatting with Sandra McCracken about worshipping the Lord together in the context of corporate worship. We talk about what worship is, and what it isn’t, and ultimately, that it’s not about us. If you don’t know her, Sandra’s prolific contributions as a songwriter, modern-day hymn writer, and record producer has brought grace and clarity to her soulful, folk-gospel sound. Whether in a theater or in a chapel, she is a dynamic performer who blurs the lines of what church music sounds like, captivating and inviting audiences to sing along. While many of her songs like “We Will Feast In The House Of Zion” and “Thy Mercy My God” have settled into regular rotation in Christian worship services internationally, she has also had songs recorded by All Sons And Daughters, ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, Audrey Assad, A Rocha Compilation, Bifrost Arts, Caedmon’s Call and others. She is further a founding member of Indelible Grace Music and Rain For Roots (children’s music) and has been a guest writer for Art House America, She Reads Truth, The Gospel Coalition, Christianity Today, RELEVANT Magazine and more.   SANDRA’S RESOURCES Desiring the Kingdom by James K.A. Smith A Royal “Waste” of Time by Marva Dawn For the Beauty of the Church by W. David O. Taylor   SANDRA’S SIMPLE JOYS English tea with honey and milk Walk in the woods The ocean   CONNECT WITH SANDRA Website Facebook Instagram   DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What is hospitality in light of the gospel? What would it look like for you to be hospitable at church and in life? We all have days when we don’t feel like worshipping, particularly with other believers in the context of corporate worship. How do our emotions affect our worship? How does the gospel unite us and enable us to worship together despite varying preferences? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week?   SPONSORSHIP DETAILS FabFitFun is a seasonal subscription box, with full size beauty, fitness and lifestyle products. To check it out, go to fabfitfun.com and use the code "JOURNEY" so you can save $10 off your first box, making it only $39.99. Westrock Coffee believes in people and the drive not only to survive but to live with dignity and achieve greatness. Find Westrock coffee on Amazon and other retails stores around the United States or go to westrockcoffee.com to learn more. Crossway's new book release, Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion explores 12 controversial questions that some say seem to undermine the Christian faith: the existence of suffering, the Bible’s teaching on gender and sexuality, the reality of judgment, the authority of Scripture, the success of science, and more. Learn more about Confronting Christianity and find other resources at Crossway.org/Journeywomen1.   FOR MORE EPISODES OF JOURNEYWOMEN: SUBSCRIBE Subscribe on iOS, go to the iTunes page and subscribe to the Journeywomen Podcast. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and select your podcast app. You may need to copy the link into your favorite podcast app (like Overcast or Stitcher).   WRITE A REVIEW Writing a review on iTunes will help other women on their journeys to glorify God find and utilize the podcast as a resource.   FOLLOW JOURNEYWOMEN Like/follow Journeywomen on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for the latest updates.   *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

Today I’m chatting with Gloria Furman on the global Church. So you’ll know her a little better, Gloria (MACE, Dallas Theological Seminary) is a wife, mother of four, cross-cultural worker, editor, and writer. In 2008 her family moved to the Middle East to plant Redeemer Church of Dubai where her husband, Dave, serves as the pastor. Gloria’s one of those women who oozes Scripture when she speaks. Throughout our friendship, many of the nuggets of wisdom she’s shared with me have really helped to reorient my thinking towards eternity.   GLORIA’S RESOURCES The Temple and the Church’s Mission by G.K. Beale Operation World Window on the World (for kids) The Church: The Gospel Made Visible by Mark Dever Evangelism as Exiles by Elliot Clark Joyfully Spreading the Word ADVICE YOU’D GIVE 25-YEAR-OLD GLORIA God’s faithfulness in the past is a model and a promise for his faithfulness in the future, but he is too creative to do the same thing the same way twice. So no matter what comes it is God who does not change. There is no more steadying truth than looking at the unchanging character of God.   SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Ephesians 5 Acts 2 Lamentations 3:22 Exodus 19 Ephesians 2:10 2 Corinthians 5:17 Hebrews John 10   DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What is the definition of the local church and the global Church? What makes the Church unique from other institutions? (Matthew 16:17-19) How does the gospel unite us as the Church? What would be different about your life if you had a Scripture-based imagination? What could you do to orient your mind to see the world as God does? How has God uniquely designed you and currently situated you to engage in the global Church? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week?   CONNECT WITH GLORIA Website Instagram Twitter   SPONSORSHIP DETAILS Marriage After God is led by Aaron and Jennifer Smith who host the Marriage After God podcast and have authored over 10 book to share with readers biblical encouragement surrounding marriage and parenting. For 15% off your purchase at shop.marriageaftergod.com use the code JOURNEYWOMEN at checkout. You can find them on Instagram at @marriageaftergod. Prep Dish is a healthy subscription-based meal planning service. All you need to do is sign up, and you’ll receive an email every week with a grocery list and instructions for prepping meals ahead of time. For a free 2-week trial, go to PrepDish.com/journey. Westrock Coffee works with farmers on a personal level to help them grow high-quality coffee. They use direct trade to cultivate long-term relationships with the farmers who grow Westrock Coffee. You can find Westrock Coffee at a local Kroger, Bed Bath and Beyond, or go to Westrockcoffee.com to find out where to buy Westrock Coffee near you.   FOR MORE EPISODES OF JOURNEYWOMEN: SUBSCRIBE Subscribe on iOS, go to the iTunes page and subscribe to the Journeywomen Podcast. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and select your podcast app. You may need to copy the link into your favorite podcast app (like Overcast or Stitcher). WRITE A REVIEW Writing a review on iTunes will help other women on their journeys to glorify God find and utilize the podcast as a resource. FOLLOW JOURNEYWOMEN Like/follow Journeywomen on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for the latest updates. *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast I’m chatting with Betsy Gómez about remembering. We talked about everything from why it’s important for us to practice the discipline of remembrance to how actually doing so impacts our everyday lives. We really hope you’ll find this conversation helpful as you remember, reflect upon, and rejoice in the reality of the gospel as you look back on your year.   So you’ll know her a little better, Betsy has a passion to help others savor the gospel. She manages the blogs and supervises media for Aviva Nuestros Corazones, the Revive Our Hearts Hispanic outreach. She’s pursuing a master’s degree in Ministry to Women at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Betsy, her husband, Moisés, and their two sons, Josué and Samuel are soon transitioning to Irving, Texas; where Moises will serve as a Pastor.   BETSY’S RESOURCES Meditating, memorizing, journaling to remember truths The Advent calendar with the Jesus Storybook Bible New Morning Mercies for a daily gospel reminder Revive our Hearts podcast   BETSY’S SIMPLE JOYS Traveling with her family Movie nights with hot cocoa and warm bread Teaching and writing   SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Deuteronomy 4:9 Genesis 8:1 Numbers 16:30 Psalm 77:11 Psalm 103 Luke 22:19 1 Corinthians 11   DISCUSSION QUESTIONS When are you most prone to experience spiritual forgetfulness? How can you practice the discipline of remembrance (daily, weekly, and seasonally)? How can your local church help you remember the gospel? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week?   CONNECT WITH BETSY Website Facebook Instagram Twitter   SPONSORSHIP DETAILS Songfinch is a personalized gifting company that brings stories, feelings and memories to life through one-of-a-kind songs. These one-of-a-kind songs would make a great gift for Christmas, a deployment, the birth of a baby, Anniversary, Birthday, and many more! Use promo code HUNTER for $20 off your personalized song from scratch! HelloFresh is a meal kit delivery service that shops, plans, and delivers step-by-step recipes and pre-measured ingredients so you can just cook, eat, and enjoy. All the ingredients come pre-measured in handy, labeled meal kits, so you know which ingredients go with which recipe. For a total of $60 off, that’s $20 off your first 3 boxes, visit Hellofresh.com/journeywomen60 and enter code journeywomen60. Westrock Coffee works with farmers on a personal level to help them grow high-quality coffee. Westrock’s impact helps farmers truly thrive and it's a coffee you can feel proud to drink. Find Westrock coffee on Amazon and other retails stores around the United States or go to westrockcoffee.com to learn more.   FOR MORE EPISODES OF JOURNEYWOMEN:   SUBSCRIBE Subscribe on iOS, go to the iTunes page and subscribe to the Journeywomen Podcast. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and select your podcast app. You may need to copy the link into your favorite podcast app (like Overcast or Stitcher).   WRITE A REVIEW Writing a review on iTunes will help other women on their journeys to glorify God find and utilize the podcast as a resource.   FOLLOW JOURNEYWOMEN Like/follow Journeywomen on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for the latest updates.   *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I’m chatting with Mary Mohler about gratitude and hospitality. We talk about everything from where we see hospitality modeled in the Bible to how the gospel actually enables us to be grateful and hospitable no matter what circumstances we find ourselves in. As a veteran hostess, Mary shared some helpful, practical tips for opening our homes, as well as encouragement for those of us who feel a little more burdened as opposed to grateful when it comes to hosting and serving this time of year. We really hope this conversation encourages you to welcome others in as Christ has welcomed us. I think you’ll find Mary as delightful as I did. So you’ll know her a little better, she serves in ministry as the president’s wife at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.  She is also the founder and director of Seminary Wives Institute, an academic program for student wives started 20 years ago at Southern Seminary. She has been married to Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr. for 35 years.   MARY’S RESOURCES Growing in Gratitude by Mary Mohler A Life That Says Welcome by Karen Ehman The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria Butterfield   SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Colossians 2:6-7 Colossians 3:1 James 1 Luke 11:28 1 Peter 4:9   MARY’S SIMPLE JOYS Playing with her grandsons Planning in her paper planner Fountain diet coke   DISCUSSION QUESTIONS How does the gospel allow you to be grateful in this season? What is hospitality? How is it modeled in the gospel? How can you practice hospitality? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? SPONSORSHIP DETAILS Marriage After God is a weekly podcast hosted by Aaron and Jennifer Smith intended to encourage, inspire, and challenge Christian marriages to chase after God together and to cultivate an extraordinary marriage. Be sure to check out their podcast here! Audible has the largest selection of audiobooks on the planet. Try it free for 30 days by visiting audible.com/journey or by texting ‘JOURNEY’ to 500500. Westrock Coffee works with farmers on a personal level to help them grow high-quality coffee. When you drink Westrock Coffee, you are sharing in a story of sustainability for farmers. Find Westrock Coffee at Kroger, Bed Bath and Beyond or go to Westrockcoffee.com to find out where to buy Westrock close to you.   FOR MORE EPISODES OF JOURNEYWOMEN:   SUBSCRIBE Subscribe on iOS, go to the iTunes page and subscribe to the Journeywomen Podcast. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and select your podcast app. You may need to copy the link into your favorite podcast app (like Overcast or Stitcher).   WRITE A REVIEW Writing a review on iTunes will help other women on their journeys to glorify God find and utilize the podcast as a resource.   FOLLOW JOURNEYWOMEN Like/follow Journeywomen on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for the latest updates.   *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!  

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I’m chatting with Jackie Hill Perry about same-sex attraction, identity, and the Christian life. We talked about everything from how we can engage people in a homosexual lifestyle with the gospel to how our identity as believers is literally transformed by the gospel. I think my favorite part of this conversation may have been when Jackie and I got real about what it’s like to study the Word and grow in our theology as mamas to little, tiny people. Overall, our conversation is just rich with gospel-centered encouragement.   I’m telling you guys, Jackie brought the heat! So you’ll know her a little better, Jackie Hill Perry is a writer, poet, and artist whose work has been featured in places like the Washington Times, The 700 Club, Desiring God, The Gospel Coalition, and many others. Since becoming a Christian in 2008, she has been compelled to use her speaking and teaching gifts to share the light of the gospel of God as authentically as she can. It totally shines through in this conversation. At home, she is a wife to Preston and Mommy to Eden and Autumn.     JACKIE’S RESOURCES The Book of Romans The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert by Rosaria Champagne Butterfield Is God Anti-Gay? by Sam Allberry   What Does the Bible Really Teach About Homosexuality? By Kevin DeYoung   JACKIE’S SIMPLE JOYS Food Network Cold Brew Coffee Documentaries (most recently God Grew Tired of Us)   OTHER RESOURCES Gay Girl, Good God: The Story of Who I Was, and Who God Has Always Been by Jackie Hill Perry Episode 28 on A Foundation for Understanding Sexuality with Chris Legg   CONNECT WITH JACKIE Website Facebook Instagram Twitter   SPONSORSHIP DETAILS If you haven’t taken advantage of this free 2-week trial with PrepDish, you are missing out! When we transitioned from 1 to 2 kiddos, Prep Dish kept me sane. Let me explain. Prep Dish is a healthy subscription-based meal planning service. All you have to do is sign up and then you’ll receive an email every week with a grocery list and instructions for prepping your meals ahead of time. You’ll spend only 1-3 hours of prepping on the weekend, and then your meals will be ready for the entire week! So, whether you have a new baby or you’re getting back into the swing of things with school starting, Prep Dish will be such a time-saver and keep you eating clean and healthy meals when your time is limited. We recently had Chinese Pork Stir Fry over Cauliflower Rice and you guys, it was on point! Yall, I am a huge fan of PrepDish and hope you will all try out this free 2-week trial they are offering! Just go to PrepDish.com/journey.   SPONSORSHIP DETAILS Westrock Coffee is the coffee with the beautiful, bright gold bag and an elephant logo. If you've ever wondered what this company is all about, they are dedicated to great coffee that changes lives. Westrock partners with farmers across the globe by offering access to loans, agricultural training, health care and clean water. They always pay a fair price for their coffee based on the quality. The end result is strong sustainable growth in these developing countries and a cup of coffee you can love everything about. Find Westrock Coffee at your Kroger store or go to Westrockcoffee.com to find out where you can find Westrock Coffee locally.   FOR MORE EPISODES OF JOURNEYWOMEN:   SUBSCRIBE Subscribe on iOS, go to the iTunes page and subscribe to the Journeywomen Podcast. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and select your podcast app. You may need to copy the link into your favorite podcast app (like Overcast or Stitcher).   WRITE A REVIEW Writing a review on iTunes will help other women on their journeys to glorify God find and utilize the podcast as a resource.   FOLLOW JOURNEYWOMEN Like/follow Journeywomen on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for the latest updates.   *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I’m chatting with Quina Aragon about maintaining a heart for ministry. We talked about everything from our own fears in ministry to how the gospel encourages us in the ministry the Lord has set before us.   So you’ll know her a little better, Quina is a wife, mother, and artist who enjoys copyediting, creating spoken word videos, and writing intermittently for The Gospel Coalition and The Witness BCC. She lives in Tampa, Florida, and is a member of Living Faith Bible Fellowship where she serves as a small group ministry leader. Quina’s first children’s book is set to release in February 2019 by Harvest House Publishers, so be on the lookout for that!   I am so thankful for Quina’s encouragement to seek to glorify God in whatever ministry he has set before us. If you want to talk more about the topic of maintaining a heart for ministry, you can hop over to @journeywomenpodcast on Instagram or Facebook. A huge thanks to Chris Mann of podshapter who edited this week’s episode! It’s such a joy to get to journey with you guys. Can’t wait to see you here, next Monday! Have a great week!   QUINA’S RESOURCES Listen & Live Spoken Word Short Film by Quina Aragon The Call by Os Guiness Help Me Teach the Bible Podcast with Nancy Guthrie Read Biographies (currently reading about Frederick Douglass)   Journeywomen Soul Playlist - releasing today!   QUINA’S SIMPLE JOYS 1) Dancing to the Coco soundtrack with her two-year-old daughter 2) Words With Friends with her Grandma 3) Running   OTHER RESOURCES Spoken Word by Quina Aragon   CONNECT WITH QUINA Website Facebook Instagram Twitter   SPONSORSHIP DETAILS Guys, if you haven’t done so already, I really can’t figure out why you wouldn’t take advantage of the free 2-week trial PrepDish is offering us! Even if you don’t use it immediately, it’s something you will definitely benefit from having on hand. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, Prep Dish is a healthy subscription-based meal planning service. All you need to do is sign up, and then you’ll receive an email every week with a grocery list and instructions for prepping your meals ahead of time. You’ll spend only 1-3 hours of prepping on the weekend, and baddabang, baddaboom, your meals will be ready for the entire week! All the praise hands. If you’re too busy to even try to keep up with meal planning, Prep Dish will be such a time-saver! I promise. We recently had Beef Kabobs w/ Zucchini & Tomatoes and everyone in the fam LOVED IT. Y’all, I am a huge fan of PrepDish and hope you will all try out this free 2-week trial they are offering! Just go to PrepDish.com/journey for a free 2-week trial!   SPONSORSHIP DETAILS From crop to cup, Westrock works with farmers on a personal level to help them grow high-quality coffee. Westrock Farmer, Christine, is a farmer in Rwanda. Christine is a single mom of 9 children and tends to 600 coffee trees. Coffee was Christine's opportunity to provide for her children. Working with Westrock, she receives a fair price for her coffee and is always paid on time. This consistent income allows Christine to send her children to school, put food on the table and invest in her farm. This is just one of many stories just like Christine's of Westrock's impact through coffee. When you drink Westrock Coffee, you are sharing in a story of sustainability for farmers like Christine. Find Westrock Coffee at Kroger, Bed Bath and Beyond or go to Westrockcoffee.com to find out where to buy Westrock close to you.   FOR MORE EPISODES OF JOURNEYWOMEN:   SUBSCRIBE Subscribe on iOS, go to the iTunes page and subscribe to the Journeywomen Podcast. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and select your podcast app. You may need to copy the link into your favorite podcast app (like Overcast or Stitcher).   WRITE A REVIEW Writing a review on iTunes will help other women on their journeys to glorify God find and utilize the podcast as a resource.   FOLLOW JOURNEYWOMEN Like/follow Journeywomen on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for the latest updates.   *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

In Episode 10 of the Mark Martin Podcast we check in with Dave Watson and Larry Shaw, recorded at Mark Martin Appreciation Days in Batesville, Arkansas recorded on April 28, 2018. This Episode is sponsored by Westrock Coffee.

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I chatted with my friend Abbey Wedgeworth about shame. We ran the gamut on the topic of shame, moving from questions we can ask ourselves to determine whether or not we are functioning in shame, to how the gospel actually addresses shame. Listen to what she said: “In the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus we see that God is faithful to us because of his love. Not because we’re worthy. So he loves us not because we’re lovable, but we are made lovely because he sets his love on us. He makes us beautiful. In exchange for our shame he offers acceptance, honor, worth, and even glory.” Whew! If you don’t walk away from this episode encouraged, I cannot help you. So you’ll know her a little better, Abbey is a wife, mother, and nap-time writer living in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. She is passionate about helping young moms apply the riches of Christ to the realities of motherhood. You can find her writing on her blog, Risen Motherhood, Unlocking the Bible, and The Gospel Coalition. I think you now know why I like being friends with Abbey. She has a genuine understanding of the gospel and how it intersects with everyday life and I, personally, want to be like that. If you want to talk more about the topic of shame--and I really think you will, because Abbey is helping us with some of our Instagram content this week-- you can hop over to @journeywomenpodcast on Instagram or Facebook.     ABBEY’S RESOURCES Shame Interrupted by Ed Welch Uncovering Shame and Guilt Curriculum by Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation Reading the New Testament and observing the life of Jesus The Book of Isaiah Christian Counseling Community   ABBEY’S SIMPLE JOYS Being around water Eating an afternoon popsicle in a lawn chair with my son Free Hoopla Audiobooks   CONNECT WITH ABBEY Website Instagram SPONSORSHIP DETAILS Summer is going strong around here, and that means that time to meal plan can really take a hit! We have been loving having PrepDish take the stress off and provide us with incredibly tasty meals that are easy to prepare and that we all look forward to! One of my girlfriends just texted me this week about how as a working mama, Prep Dish helps free up more time for her to spend with her family! I so agree. Prep Dish is a healthy subscription-based meal planning service that my family absolutely loves! When you sign up, you’ll receive an email every week with a grocery list and instructions for prepping your meals ahead of time. After a couple of hours on the weekend, you’ll have all of your meals ready for the entire week. Check out PrepDish for the amazing 2-week free trial Allison is offering! Just go to PrepDish.com/journey.   SPONSORSHIP DETAILS Westrock Coffee is a brand that is changing lives by providing coffee that you'll be proud to choose for your home. Their focus is to be a catalyst for real change in the lives of farmers and their families by paying a fair price for coffee in their delicious blends and offering farmers training to enhance the quality and quantity of their crops. Most of us will enjoy a cup [or two, or three] of coffee each day, some of us without even knowing which brand we chose. Choose Westrock Coffee's delicious blends that are truly changing lives. Find Westrock Coffee at your local Kroger, on Amazon, or go to Westrockcoffee.com to find out where you can add Westrock to your grocery list. FOR MORE EPISODES OF JOURNEYWOMEN:   SUBSCRIBE Subscribe on iOS, go to the iTunes page and subscribe to the Journeywomen Podcast. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and select your podcast app. You may need to copy the link into your favorite podcast app (like Overcast or Stitcher).   WRITE A REVIEW Writing a review on iTunes will help other women on their journeys to glorify God find and utilize the podcast as a resource.   FOLLOW JOURNEYWOMEN Like/follow Journeywomen on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for the latest updates.   *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I chatted with Laura Hardin about abiding in Christ. We talked about everything from what it actually means to abide in Christ to how doing so impacts our lives every day. Listen to what she said, “When I abide in Christ, life is no longer about me, it’s about him, and he always orients me towards others. Through abiding in the Lord, I became enamored by God’s heart for service, that he is the humble servant King. And I want to be like him.” So you’ll know her a little better, Laura encourages women to abide in Christ by committing themselves to the word of God, prayer, and fellowship. Through her writing, small group studies, and one-on-one discipleship, she challenges friends to follow Christ wholeheartedly. She resides in Maryland with her husband and two little babes.     LAURA’S RESOURCES Ponder: A Simple Guide to Time Alone with God by Laura Hardin The Abide Method by Risen Motherhood Habits of Grace by Dave Mathis When I Don't Desire God: How to Fight for Joy by John Piper   LAURA’S SIMPLE JOYS Lattes Blueberry Pancakes Getting in the Word with a friend   CONNECT WITH LAURA Website Facebook Instagram   SPONSORSHIP DETAILS Y’all, Journeywomen recently had the opportunity to work with Brittany Partain Photography for an exclusive Journeywomen photoshoot. She is incredibly talented, easy to work with, and I love this girl’s heart! Brittany Partain is a fine art wedding and portrait photographer based in Dallas, TX. She loves photography because she believes that photos serve as a tangible picture of God's grace in each individual life. It is her hope that you would feel cared for and beautiful in front of her lens, but even more, that you would have photos to serve as cherished ebenezers that remind you of the Lord’s faithfulness in every season. You can find Brittany on Instagram at Brittany_Partain or on her website brittanypartain.com. Be sure to mention “Journeywomen” in your inquiry to receive 25% off a portrait session in 2018 (upon availability).   SPONSORSHIP DETAILS Here at Journeywomen, we LOVE Westrock Coffee!! Westrock Coffee believes in people and the drive not only to survive but to live with dignity and achieve greatness. Westrock works with coffee farmers in developing countries like Rwanda and Honduras to ensure they are able to provide properly for their families. Many farmer partners are women and are providing for their family on their own. Westrock pays a fair price to farmers for their coffee and offers support and training to grow their businesses. Westrock's impact helps farmers truly thrive and it's a coffee you can feel proud to drink. Find Westrock Coffee on Amazon and other retail stores around the United States or go to westrockcoffee.com to learn more. FOR MORE EPISODES OF JOURNEYWOMEN:   SUBSCRIBE Subscribe on iOS, go to the iTunes page and subscribe to the Journeywomen Podcast. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and select your podcast app. You may need to copy the link into your favorite podcast app (like Overcast or Stitcher).   WRITE A REVIEW Writing a review on iTunes will help other women on their journeys to glorify God find and utilize the podcast as a resource.   FOLLOW JOURNEYWOMEN Like/follow Journeywomen on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for the latest updates.   *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I chatted with Jerrad Lopes, the host of the Dad Tired podcast, about loving the dads in our lives well. I wanted to do this episode in honor of Father’s Day, which is this Sunday if you aren’t tracking! I know many of us have mixed emotions about a day like Father’s Day. While some of us had incredible fathers, others of us didn’t, while still others didn’t even have an opportunity to know their father. Whatever feelings we maintain toward a holiday like this, they can all be overcome by delighting in this reality: we don’t need a perfect earthly father, because we have a perfect heavenly father who adopted us through his son, Jesus. As his daughters, we are the children of a father who is worthy of all celebration! Jerrad did a great job of encouraging us to glorify God this Father’s Day by loving and honoring the men in our lives exactly where they are, no matter how great or poor their example.   So you’ll know him a little better, Jerrad is a Christian pastor and the founder of Dad Tired,  a non-profit ministry focused on equipping men to lead their family well. He hosts the weekly Dad Tired Podcast he also authored Stop Behaving: A Gospel-Centered Devotional for Men. If you don’t have a copy, it’d be a great gift for the fathers in your life and you can get it 2 day shipping on Amazon Prime! Jerrad and his wife Leila live in Portland, Oregon with their two children where they are also certified foster parents. I can’t wait for you to hear from him today, but you know before I do that I have to tell you about our sponsors that helped make today’s episode possible: HelloFresh and Westrock.   JERRAD'S RESOURCES ESV Study Bible Give him an experience specific to his love language   OTHER RESOURCES Stop Behaving: A Gospel Centered Devotional for Men by Jerrad Lopes Step Up: 10 Practical Ways To Lead Your Family Toward Jesus by Jerrad Lopes   JERRAD'S SIMPLE JOYS Fishing Sports Coaching   CONNECT WITH JERRAD Website Facebook Instagram Twitter   SPONSORSHIP DETAILS From crop to cup, Westrock works with farmers on a personal level to help them grow high-quality coffee. Westrock Farmer, Christine, is a farmer in Rwanda. Christine is a single mom of 9 children and tends to 600 coffee trees. Coffee was Christine's opportunity to provide for her children. Working with Westrock, she receives a fair price for her coffee and is always paid on time. This consistent income allows Christine to send her children to school, put food on the table and invest in her farm. This is just one of many stories just like Christine's of Westrock's impact through coffee. When you drink Westrock Coffee, you are sharing in a story of sustainability for farmers like Christine. You guys, this coffee is so good! You will love the mission and taste. Find Westrock Coffee at Kroger, Bed Bath and Beyond or go to Westrockcoffee.com to find out where to buy Westrock close to you.   SPONSORSHIP DETAILS HelloFresh is a meal kit delivery service that shops, plans, and delivers step-by-step recipes and pre-measured ingredients so you can just cook, eat, and enjoy. Each box is made up of fresh, responsibly-obtained ingredients from carefully selected farms and high-rated, trusted sources. All the ingredients come pre-measured in handy, labeled meal kits, so you know which ingredients go with which recipe. I love that I can just take it all from the box and put it in my fridge, knowing the night I need to cook it’s all ready to go! I look forward to my HelloFresh delivery knowing the dinner plan will be easy and taken care of. They make planning and cooking dinner simple and convenient! When you take advantage of a subscription, you can then spend less time meal planning and grocery shopping each week and get that time back to do more of what you love, like enjoying your kids on these summer days! For $30 off your first week of HelloFresh, visit Hellofresh.com/journeywomen30 and enter “journeywomen30.” FOR MORE EPISODES OF JOURNEYWOMEN:   SUBSCRIBE Subscribe on iOS, go to the iTunes page and subscribe to the Journeywomen Podcast. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and select your podcast app. You may need to copy the link into your favorite podcast app (like Overcast or Stitcher).   WRITE A REVIEW Writing a review on iTunes will help other women on their journeys to glorify God find and utilize the podcast as a resource.   FOLLOW JOURNEYWOMEN Like/follow Journeywomen on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for the latest updates.   *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

When it comes to turning great businesses into philanthropic legacies, there are two Ford families of note — the one from Detroit, and the one from Little Rock. It was Joe Ford, and later his son, Scott, who built a little telephone company in Sheridan, Arkansas — population 1,338 in the 1940 Census — into a $30-billion player in wireless — Alltel. After selling Alltel to Verizon, Scott Ford started Westrock Coffee and the Rwanda Trading Company as an exercise in capitalism. By paying Rwandan farmers fair value, creating a two-year training program for those farmers in agribusiness, and launching a new U.S. market for that coffee, Westrock already has put over $100 million into the pockets of Rwandan coffee farmers, and Westrock is just getting up to speed.   Key Takeaways: [1:21] Scott is of ‘the poor Fords, from Arkansas.’ Scott’s grandfather Ford was a school administrator. Scott’s father, Joe, got advice from Jack Stephens. Hugh Willbourn, Scott’s maternal grandfather, bought a telephone company from the Stephens brothers and it became Alltel. Scott sold it in 2009 as the country’s fifth-largest wireless business. [3:26] The little telephone company that grew into Alltel started when Witt Stephens contracted with the nearest local telephone business to build a line out to Sheridan, to his mother’s home, so she could have a telephone. [3:43] If Witt and Jack Stephens hadn’t been willing to extend 100% credit without collateral to contractor Hugh Willbourn to buy their phone company, none of the rest of this story would have happened. Hugh was the contractor who set up the poles. [4:23] When people ask Scott why he’s involved in Rwandan coffee, he tells them that his father was the one survivor of three children in Depression-era rural Arkansas, and he relates to mothers in Rwanda struggling to provide life’s necessities for their children. [5:14] Scott saw that two Swiss investors were buying Rwandan coffee at as low a price as they could, maintaining poverty. In a moment of rage, Scott committed to start a coffee business and buy the coffee for as much as he could pay the farmer, and still make a profit. This was before he even knew if coffee grew on a tree or on a plant. [5:47] This was made possible by the sale of Alltel. Scott had succeeded Joe Ford as CEO in 2002. In 2005, he spun off the wireline business to concentrate on wireless. Scott details the history of the changing business and its success, including focusing on wireless growth. Funding was the challenge that ate most of Scott’s time in that period. [7:27] Scott recalls doing 100 transactions in that first 11 years, just to reposition the business to being a nationally competitive wireless company. [7:37] Scott comments on the light-touch approach the FCC had toward wireless at that time. If Alltel had had to work under the approach that later administrations brought to bear on wireless companies, or even at that time on the wired part of the industry, they might never have started their growth plan, which was to supply service to rural areas. [8:57] If Scott had not built up Alltel into a major wireless provider, he would not have been free later to buy an abandoned coffee mill in Kigali, Rwanda. [9:12] In 2004 or 2005, while CEO of Alltel, Scott, his wife, and another couple visited an orphanage they had been supporting. The President of Rwanda, looking for wireless networks for his country, invited the Fords and their children to dinner. [10:10] The Rwandan president and the Fords talked about the three freedoms of Western civilization that allow people to get out of poverty — religious, political, and economic freedoms. The President had aspirations of guiding his people out of poverty and even sharing these advances with other East African nations. He told of his vision. [11:19] The Rwandan president told Scott if he ever had the chance to help people learn how to make money, that’s what he would ask of Scott. Not charity, but education how to manage capital and make a profit. With that knowledge, the poorest of the poor would taste the benefits of capitalism and they would change that part of the world. [11:50] Scott kept that vision. Five years later, with capital from the sale of Alltel, Scott went to Rwanda to find someone to teach the principles of capitalism. On that trip, Scott created the coffee business. [12:13] Westrock has a mission of going beyond Fair Trade. Scott comments on Fair Trade and Rainforest Alliance. When Westrock Coffee started, they weren’t thinking of those principles. They were trying to get the most money for the farmers, meaning they had to get the most for the coffee in the commercial marketplace. Scott tells how he did that. [13:46] Westrock Coffee is on every farm with every farmer annually, educating and training in agronomy, bookkeeping, pruning, and fertilization. This has given the Rwandan farmers the fastest growing income stream at a farmgate price, of any agricultural commodity anywhere. Sustainability equals profitability. [15:11] Without profit in the core trading business, all the benefits wash away. Farmers take the benefit of their profit and invest it in the infrastructure of their community. Scott talks about how running a wireless business applied to helping him run a coffee business. [17:04] After nine years, Scott looks to double the business again in the next five years. He sees that as getting up to fighting weight.   Mentioned in This Episode: Joe T. Ford Scott Ford Jack Stephens Alltel Verizon Westrock Coffee Company The Rwandan Trading Company

My guest for Happy Hour #110 is Amanda Bible Williams. Amanda likes words and books more than just about anything. She holds bachelor’s degrees in English and psychology, nearly a master’s in religion, and a deep love for a farmhouse east of Nashville, Tennessee, where she lives with her husband and their three children. Chief Content Officer of She Reads Truth, Amanda spends her days happily rearranging sentences and explaining that her maiden name really is Bible. Amanda was such a delight to chat with on today's episode. She and Raechel Myers have something really special going on over at She Reads Truth, where they're making Bible study approachable and accessible for everyday women. Her love for the Bible is seriously contagious. If you're anything like me, after listening to our conversation, you'll want to make yourself a fresh cup of coffee, grab your Bible and a journal and spend some time in God's word. She and Raechel have just published their first "book book". I cried all the way through Chapter 7, and was so encouraged at the same time. She Reads Truth is on shelves now, so make sure to grab a copy. You know we try to keep things real around the Happy Hour, so pardon my weepiness in this episode. We'll be back with lots of giggles in the shows to come. {You can listen to the showHERE. And of course, I would love if you would share with your friends. Just use the FB & Twitter links at the end of this post!} Links from the Show She Reads Truth She Reads Truth Book She Reads Truth Shop Kids Reads Truth: Advent 2016 Table Cards GoodReads The Writing Life by Annie Dillard + Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott + Humility by Andrew Murray + The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd + Where'd You Go Bernadette by Maria Semple + Love That Boy by Ron Fournier + Talk Like Ted by Carmine Gallo Music from Jason Poe Connect with Amanda Facebook // Twitter // Instagram Connect with Jamie Facebook // Twitter // Instagram Sponsors: JellyTelly JellyTelly is the only streaming video app designed just for kids - where God is real and his word is true! With more than 100 shows for Christian kids including VeggieTales, Friends and Heroes, What’s In The Bible, and more - JellyTelly gives you safe screen time for your littles to help them grow in their faith! If you want to do devotionals with your kids but you’re not sure where to start, JellyTelly has a fun and easy way for your family to experience devotionals together - the 5 Minute Family devotional - 16 video devotionals that make it easy to talk to your kids about Jesus. You don’t have to subscribe to JellyTelly to get the devotionals - you can sign up for free at jellytelly.com/devotionals. WestRock Coffee Westrock Coffee is a brand that is changing lives by providing coffee that you'll be proud to choose for your home. Their focus is to be a catalyst for real change in the lives of farmers and their families by paying a fair price for the coffee in their delicious blends and offering farmers training to enhance the quality and quantity of their crops. Most of us will enjoy a cup (or two, or three) of coffee each day, some of us without even knowing which brand we chose. Choose Westrock Coffee's delicious coffees that are truly changing lives. Find Westrock Coffee at your local Kroger or go to Westrockcoffee.com to find out where you can add Westrock to your grocery list.

My guest for Happy Hour #109 is Jana Magruder. Jana serves as the Director of LifeWay Kids and offers a wealth of experience and passion for kids ministry, education, and publishing.  She has written award-winning curricula, both interactive and traditional in nature, for the state of Texas, IMAX films and international authors, as well as churches and ministries.  She is also the author of Kids Ministry that Nourishes and co-author of Life Verse Creative Journal, which she wrote with her teen daughter. Jana and her husband, Michael, along with their three kids made the journey from their home state of Texas to Tennessee where they serve in their local church and enjoy exploring the great city of Nashville!  In today's conversation, Jana and I chat about her role at LifeWay, creating curriculum for children's ministries across the country. She does a great job defining and explaining gospel-centered parenting and what that looks like in her family. We talk about the Austin Stone's new children's album releasing this Friday (you can pre-order here!). And of course, we have to chat about Willie Nelson, Coldplay, Ke$ha and a quick review on some Nashville restaurants. Make sure to check out Jana's books listed below and her podcast with LifeWay Kids. And don't forget to pre-order Only Jesus today! {You can listen to the showHERE. And of course, I would love if you would share with your friends. Just use the FB & Twitter links at the end of this post!} Links from the Show Austin Stone Community Church LifeWay Only Jesus Jana's Podcast: LifeWay Kids Podcast Happy Hour #76: Sally Lloyd Jones Life Verse Creative Journal Set by Jana Magruder & Morgan Grace Magruder + Raising Grateful Kids in An Entitled World by Kristen Welch + Talk Like Ted by Carmine Gallo + Kids Ministry That Nourishes by Jana Magruder + Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd Jones + The Story of God's Love for You by Sally Lloyd Jones Nashveille Restaurants: Red Bicycle, Silo, Barista Parlor and Butchertown Hall What Jana is loving: Being over 40 years old, La Croix Cucumber Blackberry, and teaching 4th grade girls Music from Jason Poe Connect with Jana Twitter Connect with Jamie Facebook // Twitter // Instagram Sponsors: JellyTelly JellyTelly is the only streaming video app designed just for kids - where God is real and his word is true! With more than 100 shows for Christian kids including VeggieTales, Friends and Heroes, What’s In The Bible, and more - JellyTelly gives you safe screen time for your littles to help them grow in their faith! If you want to do devotionals with your kids but you’re not sure where to start, JellyTelly has a fun and easy way for your family to experience devotionals together - the 5 Minute Family devotional - 16 video devotionals that make it easy to talk to your kids about Jesus. You don’t have to subscribe to JellyTelly to get the devotionals - you can sign up for free at jellytelly.com/devotionals. WestRock Coffee Westrock Coffee is a brand that is changing lives by providing coffee that you'll be proud to choose for your home. Their focus is to be a catalyst for real change in the lives of farmers and their families by paying a fair price for the coffee in their delicious blends and offering farmers training to enhance the quality and quantity of their crops. Most of us will enjoy a cup (or two, or three) of coffee each day, some of us without even knowing which brand we chose. Choose Westrock Coffee's delicious coffees that are truly changing lives. Find Westrock Coffee at your local Kroger or go to Westrockcoffee.com to find out where you can add Westrock to your grocery list.

My guest for Happy Hour #108 is the amazing Beth Moore. Beth is a dynamic teacher and a prolific Bible–study author whose public speaking engagements take her around the world to challenge tens of thousands. A wife and mother of two adult daughters, Beth lives in Houston, where she leads Living Proof Ministries and teaches an adult Sunday school class. Her first book with Tyndale House, So Long, Insecurity, was a NYT bestseller. Her debut novel, The Undoing of Saint Silvanus, released on September 20th. It was my joy and honor to interview Beth. The Lord used her ministry in 1999 to draw me to Himself, and I was able to share that with her and thank her for being faithful to the call God had given her. She was so encouraging to me, and I hope to you too, to remind me that the call that God had on my life far exceeded my dreams and expectations. In our conversation, Beth also shares about the process of writing her first novel, keeping it a secret, and finally sharing the draft with her youngest daughter. We chat about what she's reading and how much she adores her daughters and husband. This episode is a little shorter than the typical shows, but I promise you every minute is worth it. It was a dream come true to finally chat with Beth, and I hope you are as encouraged as I was. {You can listen to the showHERE. And of course, I would love if you would share with your friends. Just use the FB & Twitter links at the end of this post!} Links from the Show The Undoing of Saint Silvanus Happy Hour #66: Amanda Jones Living Proof Ministries Passion Conferences Strong and Weak by Andy Crouch Music from Jason Poe Connect with Beth Facebook // Twitter Connect with Jamie Facebook // Twitter // Instagram Sponsors: JellyTelly JellyTelly is the only streaming video app designed just for kids - where God is real and his word is true! With more than 100 shows for Christian kids including VeggieTales, Friends and Heroes, What’s In The Bible, and more - JellyTelly gives you safe screen time for your littles to help them grow in their faith! If you want to do devotionals with your kids but you’re not sure where to start, JellyTelly has a fun and easy way for your family to experience devotionals together - the 5 Minute Family devotional - 16 video devotionals that make it easy to talk to your kids about Jesus. You don’t have to subscribe to JellyTelly to get the devotionals - you can sign up for free at jellytelly.com/devotionals. WestRock Coffee Westrock Coffee is a brand that is changing lives by providing coffee that you'll be proud to choose for your home. Their focus is to be a catalyst for real change in the lives of farmers and their families by paying a fair price for the coffee in their delicious blends and offering farmers training to enhance the quality and quantity of their crops. Most of us will enjoy a cup (or two, or three) of coffee each day, some of us without even knowing which brand we chose. Choose Westrock Coffee's delicious coffees that are truly changing lives. Find Westrock Coffee at your local Kroger or go to Westrockcoffee.com to find out where you can add Westrock to your grocery list.

My guest for Happy Hour #107 is Deidra Riggs, author and speaker, and the visionary behind life-changing events for writers, artists, entrepreneurs, and other fabulous people who have an amazing dream. Through her engaging and relatable talks, practical and inspiring books, and first-class events, she works to cross cultural boundaries, build bridges with those who are different, and create more peace in the world while making it all feel like a fabulous celebration of life. When she’s not inspiring women to live life to the fullest and push past invisible boundaries, you can find her frolicking in the ocean, dancing to loud disco tunes, or hosting a group of her closest friends around the dinner table. In today's conversation, Deidra shares what it's been like for her and her husband to embrace empty nesting. She shares that somewhere along the way while raising children, they decided to start building an empty nest. I love her perspective, and Aaron and I really try to make our marriage the top priority in our family, so that when our kids leave the nest, we still know each other and love each other. Deidra shares practical tips on how they've been successful and are still madly in love after 30 years. She shares about loving her children through difficult circumstances and choices, her love for disco, her cartwheel regimen and her online book club for open discussion on all things hush hush. I absolutley loved my conversation with Deidra and I really hope you will too. {You can listen to the showHERE. And of course, I would love if you would share with your friends. Just use the FB & Twitter links at the end of this post!} Links from the Show Deidra's Book: One: Unity in a Divided World (available for pre-order now) Deidra's Book Club Jesus and the Disinherited by Howard Thurman + Healing the Heart of Democracy by Parker J. Palmer + Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson + The Yada Yada Prayer Group by Neta Jackson + Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates + The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander Equal Justice Initiative The Get Down Primal Pit Paste What Deidra is loving: Olympics, The Great British Baking Show and Crystal deoderant Music from Jason Poe Connect with Deidra Facebook // Twitter // Instagram Sponsors: Lily Jade Lily Jade makes incredible bags at incredible prices. Normally, full grain leather premium totes would retail for hundreds more, but thanks to their unique e-commerce model, they able to get their gorgeous pieces into even more women’s hands. Every bag comes with a removable, washable 14-pocket organizer to protect your investment, and to organize your gear. Not only that, the heart of Lily Jade is to give back, supporting all women, and especially moms. Make sure to check out Lily Jade here. WestRock Coffee Westrock Coffee is a brand that is changing lives by providing coffee that you'll be proud to choose for your home. Their focus is to be a catalyst for real change in the lives of farmers and their families by paying a fair price for the coffee in their delicious blends and offering farmers training to enhance the quality and quantity of their crops. Most of us will enjoy a cup (or two, or three) of coffee each day, some of us without even knowing which brand we chose. Choose Westrock Coffee's delicious coffees that are truly changing lives. Find Westrock Coffee at your local Kroger or go to Westrockcoffee.com to find out where you can add Westrock to your grocery list.