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. Connect with Abbey at abbeywedgeworth.com.
 
FULL SHOW NOTES
 
SCRIPTURE REFERENCES
Romans 12:9-21
Philippians 3:8
Psalm 18:30
2 Samuel 22:31
Psalm 145:17-18
Psalm 31
 
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
• How does the gospel enable you to be connected to God in the midst of your various joys and hardships?
• How does being connected to God change the way you engage with others, even if they are in a different season than you?
• What are some ways you have had to navigate the tension of sharing both joy and sorrow with other members of the body of Christ?
• What passages of Scripture can serve to point you to the gospel in the midst of both joy and sorrow? 
• What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week?
 
FOR MORE
Subscribe:  iTunes | Android
Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook
Support the podcast by  writing a review
*Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

Joy and Sorrow with Abbey Wedgeworth

Wherever you are on your journey to glorify God, we’re so glad you’re here. On the Journeywomen podcast, we’ll come alongside you in the seasons and challenges of life to move you to know and love God and his Word, to find your hope in the gospel, and to invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.

Religion & Spirituality

Other

Spirituality

Christianity

Buddhism

Hinduism

Judaism

Islam

In this episode, Hunter talks with Natalie Brand about how we were made to worship God. They talk about what a grace it is that our self-revealing, Triune God has chosen to reveal himself to his people, and they remind listeners of the beauty and importance of good theology. We pray that this episode encourages you to strive for theological soundness so that you might more fully love, worship, and enjoy God.

FULL SHOW NOTES
SERIES RESOURCES
SPONSOR RESOURCES

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Do you consider yourself a theologian? Why or why not?

How, specifically, has your knowledge of God increased your love and worship of God?

How have you seen your personal worship and love of God impact others in the church? Or how have you been personally impacted by someone else’s love and worship of God?

What might it look like for you to enjoy God through your study of theology? How might you strive to live that out through daily worship?

What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode?


FOR MORE


Give to Journeywomen Ministries 

Listen on Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify


Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook


Leave a rating & review

Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. 


On the Journeywomen podcast, we’ll come alongside you in the seasons and challenges of life to move you to know and love God and his Word, to find your hope in the gospel, and to invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.

Back to the Basics 8: Made to Worship with Natalie Brand

In this conversation, Hunter is chatting with Amy DiMarcangelo about evangelism. They talk about what the gospel actually is, why it is good news, and what it is that compels us to share this good news with an unbelieving world. Amy offers encouragement to those who might feel hesitant or unequipped to evangelize, and she reminds us how beautiful it is to play a part in bringing brothers and sisters into the family of God. We pray this episode encourages you to share the good news with those around you! 

FULL SHOW NOTES
SERIES RESOURCES
SPONSOR RESOURCES

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

How does viewing evangelism as our part in God's grand story of redemption compel you to live out that calling more fully?

How would you articulate the gospel to someone who had never heard it before? Speak it out loud or write it down.

What comes more naturally to you—obeying the Great Commandment or the Great Commission? Why do you think that is?

Is there someone in your life who you might consider sharing the gospel with? Pray for an opportunity or make a plan to speak to them this week. If there is not someone like this in your life, take a few minutes to pray that God might bring you that person even this week.

What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this episode?


FOR MORE


Give to Journeywomen Ministries 

Listen on Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify


Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook


Leave a rating & review

Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. 


On the Journeywomen podcast, we’ll come alongside you in the seasons and challenges of life to move you to know and love God and his Word, to find your hope in the gospel, and to invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.

Back to the Basics 7: Evangelism with Amy DiMarcangelo

In this episode, Hunter talks with Courtney Doctor about the beauty and the mutual edification of discipleship. As they talk, you will hear Courtney’s heart for God’s Word and her passion for knowing it, loving it, being changed by it, and teaching it. We pray this episode encourages you to seek out an older or younger woman with whom you can grow in godliness.

FULL SHOW NOTES
SERIES RESOURCES
SPONSOR RESOURCES

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Describe your personal experience of being a disciple of Jesus.

Where in Scripture do you see encouragement to disciple or be discipled?

Have you ever felt inadequate for the task of discipleship? What specific encouragement did you draw from this conversation?

Is there a person (younger or older) who was brought to mind as you listened to the episode? Consider initiating a conversation with them this week about entering into a discipleship relationship.

What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this episode?


FOR MORE


Give to Journeywomen Ministries 

Listen on Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify


Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook


Leave a rating & review

Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. 


On the Journeywomen podcast, we’ll come alongside you in the seasons and challenges of life to move you to know and love God and his Word, to find your hope in the gospel, and to invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.

Back to the Basics 6: Discipling with Courtney Doctor

In this week’s episode, Hunter is chatting with Blair Linne about learning to pray. They talk about what prayer is, remind us of the heart of the God we are praying to, and offer some helpful encouragement for those who are looking to grow in their prayer life. Prayer is, simply put, communicating with God. And we pray that in this episode you will find both rich encouragement and practical helps that will spur you on in your communication with and intimacy with the Father. 

FULL SHOW NOTES
SERIES RESOURCES
SPONSOR RESOURCES

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

What is your experience with prayer? Has their been a time when prayer became precious to you?

What does or might it look like for you to use Scripture as a springboard for prayer?

How do you pray with other believers? How has that impacted your prayer life?

Is there something you need prayer for right now? Consider sharing your request with someone. Is there something specific you could be praying for somebody else for? Take a moment now to lift these things up before the Lord.

What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode?


FOR MORE


Give to Journeywomen Ministries 

Listen on Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify


Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook


Leave a rating & review

Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. 


On the Journeywomen podcast, we’ll come alongside you in the seasons and challenges of life to move you to know and love God and his Word, to find your hope in the gospel, and to invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.

Back to the Basics 5: Learning to Pray with Blair Linne

In this episode, Hunter chats with Megan Hill about how to love and serve your local church. We talk a lot about the local church here at Journeywomen, and this conversation provides an even deeper dive into our heart for the church. Megan shares about the importance of the church in our personal sanctification, as well as in our evangelism and our witness to the watching world. We pray that this episode encourages you to invest deeply in your own local church, and that it reminds you of the beauty of God’s church.

FULL SHOW NOTES
SERIES RESOURCES
SPONSOR RESOURCES

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

What is your experience with church? If you’re discussing these questions with a group, share if you’re comfortable. If you’re personally processing these questions, journal your answer.

How have you seen the love and unity of a church body be a witness to the world? 

How have you experienced your local church producing Christlikeness in you? 

How has the gospel united you with brothers and sisters with whom you otherwise have nothing in common?

Describe the importance of corporate worship in your life.

What might you do or implement in light of this week’s episode?


FOR MORE


Give to Journeywomen Ministries 

Listen on Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify


Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook


Leave a rating & review

Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. 


On the Journeywomen podcast, we’ll come alongside you in the seasons and challenges of life to move you to know and love God and his Word, to find your hope in the gospel, and to invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.

Joy and Sorrow with Abbey Wedgeworth

Download our free app to listen on your phone