Season 3, Episode 7: Trillia Newbell
Trillia Newbell is an author, bible study writer, speaker, and acquisitions editor at Moody Publishers. We're talking about the importance of scripture and the local church and why it matters that we commit to them.
Trillia Newbell is an author, speaker and editor at Moody Publishers. You can find her on Twitter or Instagram and check out her books here.
Jani Ortlund is a wise woman you should follow and Quina Aragon is a theology gal you don’t wanna miss.
Season 3, Episode 6: Katherine Wolf
Katherine is an advocate, cheerleader, and author. She speaks all over the place and reminds us of what is true. She and her husband Jay founded a ministry called Hope Heals and they've dedicated their lives to loving those who feel the most forgotten. Join us for a talk about how to befriend when things get REAL.
Katherine Wolf is an advocate, author and speaker. She and her husband Jay live with their kids in Atlanta and love to encourage others.
Season 3, Episode 5: Karen Swallow Prior
Dr. Karen Swallow Prior is reminding us that imagination is wildly important. This week, we're talking about the importance of reality in an age of social media and how to reconnect with friends in actual, non-online life. Also? How to deal with trolls. Let's go.
Dr. Karen Swallow Prior is an author, professor and leader in discussing literature. Also, don’t sleep on her books and Twitter account!
Season 3, Episode 4: Jo Saxton
Jo Saxton is a leader, author and encourager of others. This week, we just asked her to preach and she 100% did. If you need someone to tell you to put on boots and march forward with hope and grace, Jo is your woman.
Season 3, Episode 3: Zandy Mowry
Zandy Mowry is one wise woman. She's one of the members of The New Respects, touring the country with her family band. When she's not on the road, you can find her in Nashville where she's building community and talking about how to be healthy in a world of hype. Goodness, we needed this conversation.
You can find Zandy Mowry rocking out with The New Respects and follow her on Instagram.
KT Sura is a photographer who sees people well.
Ellie Holcomb is a singer/songwriter.
Carly Bannister is a hilarious and wildly talented musician.
Tasha Morrison founded Be The Bridge and fights for reconciliation.
Jasmine Mullen: Bandmate and cousin and a ray of sunshine.
Season 3, Episode 2: Tasha Jun
It's easier to play it safe, but what happens when you need to speak up and lead? Our guest this week is Tasha Jun. She's an author, writer, and poet and goodness, she's here to talk to some of you who need a boost. The Kingdom is built when we all do our part, so listen up and walk out your calling, friends.
Season 3, Episode 1: Jess Connolly
Let's talk about summer bodies, insecurity and freedom, shall we? This Season is kicking off with author/speaker/cheerleader Jess Connolly and she has some words we need to HEAR this first week of summertime. We're re-learning the next 8 weeks how to walk in freedom, and Jess is the girl for the job to start us off.
SHOW NOTES:
Jess Connolly is the author of “Breaking Free from Body Shame” and a whole bunch of other books you need to check out. She’s also a podcast host and speaker.
Season 2, Episode 21: Toni Collier
Toni Collier is a firecracker and we can think of no better way to finish up this season that with her words. She’s here to preach about resilience, how sitting in our pain is a gateway to joy and why Jesus really does cover everything. If you need a little bit of a pick-up, it’s here. Happy Season Two Finale, friends!
Toni Collier is a preacher, writer and go-getter who reminds us all that Jesus is enough. She’s also the founder of Broken Crayons Still Color.
Sister Shout-Out:
Jo Saxton is a leader, author and speaker who you need in your feed.
Tasha Morrison is the powerhouse advocate behind Be The Bridge (the book and the organization)
Jamie Ivey is a podcast host and author and one of the best interviewers on the planet.
Karrie Scott Garcia is a speaker and coach and the kind of gal you want in your corner.
Season 2, Episode 20: Laura Tremaine
Laura Tremaine is about to go there and talk about why we sometimes struggle to celebrate and how it’s detrimental to our relationships. Are we being honest about what we want and then getting disappointed when it doesn't happen? This conversation covers a whole lot: writing, celebration, anxiety, honesty, community, and the process of learning. Buckle up, people, it's going to be a whole thing.
SHOW NOTES:
Laura Tremaine is an author and podcast host. Her book, “Share Your Stuff, I’ll Go First” gives readers great questions to build better friendships.
The Sister Shout-Out:
Lauren Pinkston is a writer and professor who has lived all over the place and has great insights.
Jess Koehler is a photographer who started porch portraits at the start of the pandemic.
MINHLE designs incredible custom clothing and will inspire you.
Season 2, Episode 19: Katy Rose
Katy Rose is a woman of many talents. She's an artist, illustrator, advocate and author. This season, in fact, her artwork is on every part of our Instagram—the logo, the promo slides, everything. We talked about parenting, foster care and what it means to bring out the gifts in your children. Also, we have a key passage of scripture in common, which is a delight to discover. Listen and be challenged to find the light in the dark.
SHOW NOTES:
Katy Rose is an incredible artist and storyteller. She’s also an illustrator and our featured artist this season.
Sister Shout-Out:
Trillia Newbell: All star Bible teacher and writer.
Christine Bailey: Writer, noticer of beauty
Joy Forney: Missionary and writer helping others live simply
Season 2, Episode 18: Dr. Pam MacRae
Dr. Pam MacRae is an academic, mentor and encourager of young women. She is wise and smart and has grown up around the local church which makes her one of my favorite people. Listen in as she shares about her life experiences, speaks to our insecurities (because sometimes, women don’t treat other women well) and reminds us that we’re all called to be part of the local church.
SHOW NOTES:
Dr. Pam MacRae is a lecturer, professor, leader and encourager of women. She has six grandkids that she’s over the moon about.
The Called Conference is April 17. It’s virtual and you should register here. Keynote speakers include Dr. MacRae, Trillia Newbell and Jen Wilkin. With over a dozen breakout sessions, you really don’t want to miss it.
Also we talked about our friend Maggie Johnson.
And also the gem that is Fleming Rutledge.
Season 2, Episode 17: Lauren Chandler
Let's talk about how the resurrection changes everything, how ministry is hard work but worth it, and what to do when we're facing death. Lauren Chandler tells us that God is still faithful, even when things look dark as she recounts the story of her husband Matt's cancer journey and how they learned to look to God in everything. Also, we discuss theology and why we need to pursue who God is in real ways.
SHOW NOTES:
Lauren Chandler is a worship leader and author living in Texas. She just released this stellar bible study.
The Sister Shout-Out:
Christy Nockels: Worship leader and singer/songwriter.
Davy Flowers: A wise gal who loves worship and has a strong voice.
Layla De La Garza - Artist, podcast host, speaker (en Español!)
The Worship Initiative: Putting good resources and stellar music into the world.
Chidima Ubah: Worship leader and voice of an angel.
Rachel Joy: Leader, speaker, and cheerleader.
Season 2, Episode 16: Amanda Bible Williams
Goodness, I can't say enough about Amanda Bible Williams. She is a kind friend, fierce advocate and she sure loves the Bible. We talk about why God's Word matters, how community changes everything in times of crisis, and what it looks like to have an online prayer team reminding you of God's faithfulness. You don't want to miss a moment.
SHOW NOTES:
Amanda Bible Williams is a co-founder and CCO at She Reads Truth. She had a podcast and an Instagram full of goodness.
We did talk about Drew Holcomb at one point.
Meredith Toering: Advocate, writer and incredible friend.
Raechel Myers: Co-founder of She Reads Truth and Amanda’s cheerleader.
Faithful Project: The Avengers of Christian Lady Music
Taylor Leonhardt is a dang gem.
Trillia Newbell has an incredible smile and tells us what’s UP when it comes to the Gospel.
Laura Kelley: Cheerleader, advocate and rememberer.
Rebekah Lyons is an author, speaker and co-founder of Q Ideas.
Goodness, we love Ellie Holcomb. P.S. She’s married to Drew!
Season 2, Episode 15: Jensine Lee
If you're a human and have social media, you know that it's...complicated. This week, we're talking to our friend Jen Lee about how to be healthy in our choices and aware of our motivation in the digital world. We also talk about escapism in general, good fiction and why friends keep us in reality.
SHOW NOTES:
Jen Lee is a co-host of Pen and Page Gals podcast and an Instagram champ.
We talked about our girl Jess Connolly.
We also mentioned the new version of Taylor Swift’s Love Story.
Skylar M. Gee: Beautiful feed and story
Michelle Kim McCoy: Actress and pastor’s wife in SoCal
Tia Joy Kim: A calligrapher and writer.
Season 2, Episode 14: Standing With Our Sisters
The AAPI (Asian-American Pacific Islander) community is near and dear to our hearts in this time of collective grief and as a podcast with an Advisory Board that's 50% Asian-American, we felt it was necessary to have a conversation about the violent attacks against our AAPI brothers and sisters. Vivian Mabuni (host of Someday is Here) and Grace P. Cho (poet and speaker) have an honest, candid chat with us on how to listen well, support those affected by racism, and why being Asian is a beautiful thing in God's eyes.
SHOW NOTES:
If you want to get to know more AAPI voices and learn about the beauty of how God made our brothers and sisters of AAPI descent, check out these incredible sisters:
Vivian Mabuni: Author, Speaker Podcast Host of Someday Is Here, Beloved by God.
Grace P. Cho: Writer, Poet, Editor, Beloved by God.
Helen Lee: Director of Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives at IVP, Beloved by God.
Tasha Jun: Writer, Truth-Teller, Beloved by God.
Ruth Chou Simons: Artist, Speaker, Author, Beloved by God.
Kathy Khang: Author, Speaker, Writer, Beloved by God.
Michelle Kim McCoy: Mother, Storyteller, Advocate, Beloved by God.
Whitney Yang: Photographer and Actress, Beloved by God.
Dorcas Cheung-Tonzun: Columnist, Beloved by God.
Diane Dokko Kim: Disability Ministry Consultant, Speaker and Author, Beloved by God.
Kat Lee: Author and Speaker, Beloved by God.
Victoria Park: Actress, Beloved by God.
Nikki Toyama-Szeto: Leader and Author, Beloved by God.
Jenny Yang: Advocate for Refugees at World Relief, Beloved by God.
Jennifer Chung: Musician, Storyteller, Beloved by God.
Tracey Gee: Leader, Coach, Beloved by God.
Dorina Lazo Gilmore: Author, Mother, Runner, Beloved by God.
Liz Kleinrock: Teacher, Writer, Presenter, Beloved by God.
Angie Hong: Writer and Speaker, Beloved by God.
Maggie H. Johnson: Writer, Bible-Teacher, Mother, Beloved by God.
Elizabeth Chan: Professional Drummer, Beloved by God.
Sandy Dragon: Writer, Advocate, Beloved by God.
Christine Yi Suh: Writer, Spiritual Director, Beloved by God.
Anjuli Paschall: Author and Leader, Beloved by God.
Judy Wu Dominick: Advocate and Writer, Beloved by God.
Jensine Lee: Mother, Podcast Host, Beloved by God.
Susie Gamez: Leader, Beloved by God.
Jocelyn Chung: Graphic Designer, Creative, Beloved by God.
Laura Izumikawa: Photographer, Storyteller, Beloved by God.
Margaret Yu: Leader, Coach, Beloved by God.
Michelle Reyes: Educator, Leader, Beloved by God.
Larnie Boqurien: Sports Medicine Manager, Beloved by God.
Nancy Wang Yuen: Sociologist, Pop Culture Expert, Beloved by God.
Emma Tautolo: Leader, Advocate, Beloved by God.
Sandhya Oaks: Storyteller, Advocate, Beloved by God.
Dana Tanamachi: Artist, Creative, Beloved by God.
There are so many more, but hopefully, this list gets you started.
Season 2, Episode 13: Sara Groves
If you don't already know Sara Groves by her music, I'm sorry. But don't worry, we're going to remedy that. Join us as we talk about anxiety, living in the valleys, and the powerful Truth that it won't always feel this way. There is hope on the other side of your heavy, friend. Keep going and let Sara tell you what Jesus has done.
SHOW NOTES
Sara Groves is a Singer/Songwriter and you need her in your feed. Also, she’s an advocate for IJM, which we are ALL kinds of here for.
Also, find her on Spotify.
Sister Shout-Out:
She mentioned a whole lot of amazing songwriters (who also have been on the show before!): Carly Bannister, Taylor Leonhardt, Jess Ray, and Christa Wells.
Season 2, Episode 12: Bethany Barnard
The first step, they say, is admitting that something is wrong. As Christians, we are called to carry one another’s burden but to be on the receiving end of that can be hard. In this honest and grounding conversation, we hear from singer/songwriter Bethany Barnard about loss, knowing our limits, and allowing God’s silence to be an invitation into His nearness. If you’re getting worn out, sit down and let her tell you some Truth.
SHOW NOTES:
Bethany Barnard is a worship leader, singer/songwriter, and all-around great storyteller. She’s part of The Worship Initiative and also here’s a playlist we made of her songs from over the years.
P.S. She has new music coming! Get ready.
We talked about this song by Olaf at one point.
Melissa also randomly sang a line from Kelly Clarkson’s Breakaway. It’s fine.
The Sister Shout-Out:
Davy Flowers: A worship leader (y’all see her recently at IF:Gathering?), musical genius and steady soul.
Kelly Needham: Bible teaching queen who brings the Truth.
Dinah Wright: Worship Initiative artist with a sense of humor that’ll keep you afloat.
Season 2, Episode 11: Sandra McCracken
Sandra McCracken is a woman who is looking for God to show up. As a creative and singer/songwriter, she makes the effort to slow down and soak in His Word and it's changed everything. If you are needing to stop the break-neck fast pace, slow down for a moment and listen in.
Season 2, Episode 10: Clarissa Moll
Clarissa Moll is a writer that cuts to the heart with her winsome wisdom. A lover of beauty and nature, she finds God's presence in nearly everything. In the summer of 2019, her husband died suddenly and she was thrust into new singlehood, grief, and making a new life for her family. You don't want to miss out on this honest conversation.
Clarissa Moll is a writer living in New England finding Jesus in everything. Her husband, Rob wrote this book about dying (this is a new edition with a foreword by Clarissa) and Clarissa has a book coming out next year.
Sister Shout-Out:
Marlena Graves: Professor, author and voice reminding us of Jesus in the ordinary.
Adriel Booker: Helps others process loss of a child and advocate for those in grief.
Season 2, Episode 9: Erin Moon
Erin Moon is a lover of pop culture, dank memes, Jesus, liturgy and telling it like it freakin' is. This is our first Lenten episode and we talk about how this season is an invitation more than an obligation. If you hate laughing and thinking, just skip this one.
SHOW NOTES:
Erin Moon is on Instagram and also appears on the Bible Binge and you don’t want to miss out.
If you haven’t listened to Jesus Freak, you’re welcome.
We also talked about Little Women.
Oh, and also: she has a Lent Guide!
Sister Shout Out:
Kendall Vanderslice is bringing applicable and delicious Theology to the table. Literally.
Devi Abraham is a writer that’s bringing some good truths.
Melanated Faith Podcast discusses how to see things through a lens of anti-racism in our faith.