Joy and Sorrow with Abbey Wedgeworth
On today’s episode, we’re chatting about joy and sorrow with our dear friend, Abbey Wedgeworth. Abbey Wedgeworth is a wife, mom, and writer located on the South Carolina coast. She is passionate about Bible literacy and discipleship and loves to see how the gospel transforms how people think and live. Abbey is the author of Held: 31 Biblical Reflections on God’s Comfort and Care in the Sorrow of Miscarriage, the host of the Held podcast, and the curator of the annual Gentle Leading Advent Devotional for Moms.
Fixing Our Eyes on Eternity with Vanessa Hawkins
On today’s episode, we’re chatting about keeping the endgame in mind as we go about the hard work of ministry by fixing our eyes on eternity with Vanessa K. Hawkins. Vanessa has her MDiv from Covenant Theological Seminary and serves as the Director of Women’s Ministry at First Presbyterian Church in Augusta, Georgia. She is currently pursuing her D. Min at Covenant Theological Seminary with a focus on cultural apologetics and serves the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) Women’s Ministry as Diversity Adviser. She is the wife of Marcus, and together they are the parents of Kayla, Sydney, and Chelsey.
Relational Brokenness with Alasdair Groves
On today’s episode we’re continuing our series, “Walking Alongside one Another In…” with a conversation on the topic of relational brokenness with Alasdair Groves. Alasdair serves as the Executive Director of the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (otherwise known as CCEF). He also serves as a faculty member and counselor at CCEF. Alasdair holds an MDiv with a counseling emphasis from Westminster Theological Seminary. He was the co-founder of a biblical counseling center in northern New England, where he served as Executive Director for ten years. He is the author of Untangling Emotions.
Pain and Illness with Gloria Furman
On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, we are talking about walking alongside others in pain and illness. Today’s guest, Gloria Furman, has walked alongside her husband, Dave, who has a nerve disability that affects both of his arms, while mothering their four kids and working cross-culturally, amidst other things. In 2010 Gloria’s family moved to the Middle East to plant Redeemer Church of Dubai where her husband, Dave, serves as the pastor. She is the author of Glimpses of Grace: Treasuring the Gospel in Your Home (Crossway, 2013), Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full: Gospel Meditations for Busy Moms (Crossway, 2014), The Pastor’s Wife: Strengthened by Grace for a Life of Love (Crossway, 2015), and Missional Motherhood: The Everyday Ministry of Motherhood in the Grand Plan of God (Crossway, 2016). You can read her blog at GloriaFurman.com and follow her on Twitter. Whether you’re personally enduring pain or illness or supporting and caring for someone else who is, I know you will leave this conversation feeling refreshed, challenged, and encouraged.
Persevering in Ministry with Susan Hunt
On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast for the final episode in our series, “Walking Alongside One Another In…” we are interviewing Susan Hunt. Susan is a former pastor’s wife. She served as Coordinator of Women's Ministries for the PCA, and she has authored several dozen books for women and children, of which I have greatly benefited from! We have the joy of hearing from a woman who has weathered many decades of ministry about how we too can persevere for a lifetime of ministry.
Transition and Change with Shar Walker
On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Shar Walker about a topic that is near and dear to my heart as a former military spouse: transition and change. This conversation covers different types of change: transitioning jobs, seasons, locations, churches, welcoming a new member of the family, and the list goes on. Shar pointed us to the stability that we have in Christ and the home we have in heaven if we are in him, as we continue sojourning on this side of eternity. SharDavia “Shar” Walker lives in Atlanta, GA with her husband and son. She works on staff at the North American Mission Board (NAMB) as the Senior Writer. Shar is a writer and speaker and is pursuing a MA in Christian Studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Wisely Engaging Culture with Trillia Newbell
On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Trillia Newbell about engaging culture wisely as followers of Christ, filtering everything we’re intaking through the truths of Scripture. Trillia is a third-time guest on Journeywomen, but if you don’t know her already, she is a wife, mom, author, and an Acquisitions Editor at Moody Publishers. We pray that this conversation encourages you to saturate yourself in God’s Word and ask him for wisdom as you seek to engage with the world around you for the glory of God.
Life, Art, and Creativity with Andrew Peterson
On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Andrew Peterson about life, art, and creativity. Andrew has performed thousands of concerts, published four novels, released ten albums, taught college and seminary classes on writing, founded a nonprofit ministry for Christians in the arts, and executive-produced a film—all in a belief that God calls us to proclaim the gospel and the coming kingdom using whatever gifts are at our disposal. This conversation will encourage you to use the gifts that God has given you for his glory as well. Andrew is clear that he’s stumbled along the way, made mistake after mistake, and yet continually encountered the grace of God and the power of truth, beauty, and goodness in Scripture and the arts. We pray that this conversation with Andrew encourages you to humbly go about the good work that the Lord has set before you today, resting in grace and trusting that he will redeem all of your screw ups.
Grieving with Hope with Danielle Anderson
On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Danielle Anderson about anchoring in God’s Word, specifically in the midst of our grief. Danielle is a speaker and teacher of women’s Bible studies. Since the loss of her son in 2013, she has been on a journey of grief and restoration. Danielle has served with The Gospel Coalition’s Women’s Training Network and contributed to the books His Testimonies, My Heritage: Women of Color on the Word of God and Joy in the Sorrow. She is married to Tedashii, a Christian hip hop artist, and they live in Atlanta with three energetic sons.
Grounding Ourselves in God’s Word with Tara-Leigh Cobble
On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Tara-Leigh Cobble about how important it is to plant our feet firmly on the foundation of God’s Word. This episode will encourage you to reach for the Word as your source of truth and comfort, no matter where you’re at today. Tara-Leigh Cobble has a zeal for Biblical literacy that led her to create and develop an international network of Bible studies called D-Group. Every week, over 250 men's and women's D-Groups meet weekly in homes and churches around the world to study Scripture. She also writes and hosts a daily radio show called “The God Shot” and a daily podcast called "The Bible Recap" designed to help listeners read and understand the Bible in a year. Her book "The Bible Recap", a 365-day guide to reading through the Bible, releasing fall 2020.
Answering Hard Questions with Hope with Rebecca McLaughlin
On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Rebecca McLaughlin who answered some really difficult questions about Christianity. We pray this conversation helps you look to Scripture for answers to the hard questions that you maintain, and that it will be a resource for you as you navigate difficult spiritual conversations of your own! Rebecca writes for multiple outlets, including The Gospel Coalition, Christianity Today, and Desiring God. Her first book, Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion, was published by Crossway and The Gospel Coalition in April 2019 and was named "Book of the Year" by Christianity Today. This is the last episode in our series: Theology in Practice: Knowing God Changes Who We Are and How We Engage with the World.
Loving Your Neighbor with Nana Dolce
On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Nana Dolce about loving our neighbors, even in the midst of challenging times like we’re facing right now with COVID-19. This conversation is packed with biblical truth. We think it will be such a help to you as you seek to walk in obedience to Christ’s commands to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength and to love your neighbor as yourself. Nana Dolce teaches women and children in her local church--where her husband is the Director of Discipleship. She has a Master of Arts in Theological Studies and serves as an instructor for Charles Simeon Trust Bible exposition workshops. Nana writes for various ministries, including Christianity Today, Risen Motherhood, and The Gospel Coalition.
Hospitality in the Midst of a Crisis with Rosaria Butterfield
On today’s episode, we’re continuing our series, Theology in Practice: Knowing God Changes Who We Are and How We Engage with the World. On today’s episode, we are talking with Rosaria Butterfield about hospitality, particularly in times of crisis. There is no one you’d rather hear from on this topic as we’re all seeking to love our neighbors while navigating the challenging realities that come with a global pandemic like COVID-19. This conversation will challenge you, offer really creative ideas for how to love your neighbor in the midst of a crisis, and exhort you to really know and love God and to know and love the people he’s placed around you too.
Bringing Our Feelings to God with Courtney Reissig
On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Courtney Reissig about bringing our feelings to God. This conversation will help you bring your emotions to the Lord as an act of faith, trust, and ultimately, worship. Courtney Reissig is a writer and bible teacher living in Little Rock, Arkansas. She is the proud mom of four sons, happy wife to Daniel, and author of three books: The Accidental Feminist, Glory in the Ordinary, and Teach Me to Feel: Worshiping Through the Psalms in Every Season of Life. Her writing has also appeared on The Gospel Coalition, Christianity Today, and The Washington Post. When she is not writing or wrangling kids, she enjoys running and a relaxing Friday night.
Developing a Biblical Worldview with Dianne Jago
This is the first episode in our series, “Theology in Practice: Knowing God Changes Who We Are and How We Engage with the World.” This week’s episode with Dianne Jago will encourage you to invest whatever time you can being in God’s Word. Dianne founded Deeply Rooted Magazine, where she serves as the chief editor. She’s married to a military man named Ethan, has three kiddos, and lives in Florida, and she just published her first book, A Holy Pursuit. We talk about worldview, what it is, and how we can develop a Biblical worldview.
Life on Life Discipleship with PaToya Hall & Kimberly Wootten
On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast we get to hear from Kimberly Wootten and PaToya Hall about discipleship, specifically, the importance of seeking out life on life discipleship relationships over learning online. This is the first in a five episode series called “Keeping it Local: Leaning Into Discipleship in Your Local Context.”
Making Disciples with Dori Willeman
On today’s episode of the Journeywomen Podcast, we are talking with Dori Willeman about what it’s like to be the mentor in another woman’s life. Dori lives in New Hampshire with her husband Don, the pastor of Christ Redeemer Church. They are very proud of their four adult children. As a pastor's wife for the past 20 years, she has served in many capacities but is most passionate about discipling women. In addition to serving the local church, she serves as a Ministry Fellow for a Christian Campus Ministry discipling Dartmouth College students.
Discipleship in Community with Katie Gilbert
On today’s episode of the Journeywomen Podcast, Hunter Beless is chatting with Katie Gilbert about how we pour into one another in the context of community. This is the third episode in our series called “Keeping it Local: Leaning into Discipleship in your Local Context.” The idea behind this series is to encourage us all to seek out discipleship and learning with women we can spend time with face-to-face. Katie Gilbert is a young professional, living and working in the Upper Valley of New Hampshire. Katie originally moved to New Hampshire in 2000 with her family when her parents, Don and Dori Willeman, planted Christ Redeemer Church in Hanover, NH. She is a graduate of Gordon College with a BA in biblical studies and history with a concentration in museum studies. Katie loves hikes, books, good food and, most of all, her husband Jack.
Peer to Peer Discipleship with Amy Knuppe
On today’s episode of the Journeywomen Podcast, Hunter is talking with her friend Amy Knuppe on the topic of discipleship. If you’re just tuning in, the heart behind this series “Keeping it Local: Leaning into Discipleship in your Local Context” is to encourage learning from women right where we are. Hunter has been chatting with ladies from her local church in Hanover, New Hampshire. We hope these conversations help to pull back the curtain on discipleship relationships, which, let’s be honest, we have all probably felt intimidated by at one point or another. Our prayer is that this series helps you see that discipleship isn’t rocket science! The best way to do it really is to jump right in, especially with the help of your local church body.
Humility in Discipleship with Megan Eshbaugh and Susie Matter
On today’s episode we are wrapping up our series, “Keeping it Local: Leaning into Discipleship in your Local Context,” with a conversation on humility in discipleship. Throughout this series we’ve talked with women from Hunter’s local church and today, we get to share with you two of our favorites, Megan Eshbaugh and Susie Matter. They talk about what it means to walk in humility as we share not only the gospel, but our very lives so that we might learn more of what it means to follow Christ as we do life together.