Arkansas Baptist Women Podcast

This episode from Inspire On The Go was recorded at the 2023 Arkansas Baptist State Convention. Andrea Lennon spoke to pastors' wives at the Ministers' Wives Conference. In her talk, she shared what God's word has to say about being refreshed in life and ministry, encouraging these women to press on in ministry. You too can live refreshed through the life-givng power of Jesus during this busy holiday season. 

If you want to hear more from Andrea during the busy holiday season, follow her daily adventure series called a Journey to Jesus. The journey highlights different characters in the Christmas narrative. Tracing their stories gives us the chance to celebrate how each one played an important and unique role leading to the birth of Jesus and God's plan of redemption. (Spoiler alert: We play an important and unique role, too!)

The “Journey to Jesus" series is a resource to help you and your family focus on and celebrate Jesus. Enjoy the Christmas content on Andrea’s Instagram, Andrea Lennon Ministry Facebook, Andrea Lennon Ministry Website, and on the Girl on the Go Blog. (Links at www.andrealennonministry.org)

The journey begins on Thursday, November 30!

We can't wait to see you at next year's Arkansas Baptist Women Conference. You can learn more about Conference here.

In this episode, Andrea Lennon replicates what took place in the Connection Group Time at Arkansas Baptist Inspire. You can utilize this content in your ministry by incorporating the following questions and directives:

We can't wait to see you at next year's Arkansas Baptist Women Conference. You can learn more about Conference here.

In this episode, Andrea Lennon shares a panel discussion from Inspire. The Conference team talks about what the Lord has been teaching them and how they flourish through various seasons and challenges. Andrea concludes by discussing the rebranding of Inspire to Arkansas Baptist Women Conference. You can learn more about next year's conference here.

In this episode, Andrea Lennon shares session two from Inspire. During the conference, Cory and Stephanie Epps led in an encouraging time of worship. Dr. Tara Dew also gave an empowering message to those in attendance on how to allow Jesus to garden so they could flourish. Stay tuned for more from Inspire in the weeks to come!

In this episode, Andrea Lennon shares session one from Inspire. During the conference, Cory and Stephanie Epps led in an encouraging time of worship. Dr. Tara Dew also gave an empowering message to those in attendance on how to allow Jesus to garden so they could flourish. Stay tuned for more from Inspire in the weeks to come!

In this "on the go" episode, Andrea Lennon comes to you from her car after ministering to students at Ouachita Baptist University. She asks listeners to pray in these days leading up to Inspire. Below are prompts for this week:

Monday: Please pray for Cory, Stephanie, and Tara as they prepare to lead us at Inspire!

Tuesday: Please pray for spiritual awakening among women and for renewed spiritual hunger. Pray for women to develop friendships with one another that will last.

Wednesday: Please pray for the women attending Inspire to identify the areas of life holding them back. Pray for spiritual breakthroughs and spiritual progress. Please pray for the vital work of Deeper Still Arkansas.

Thursday: Please pray for the staff and volunteers of First Baptist Church in Russellville. Pray for the Inspire Team, Arkansas Baptist Network Team, and women’s ministry leaders across Arkansas. Pray for God to empower them as they lead and serve.

Friday: Pray that women would come to saving faith in Christ at Inspire. Pray that many lives are impacted by the gospel. “Lord, teach us to flourish in and through you!”

Tickets for the conference will be available until they are sold out. Click here, to learn more about Inspire.

In this episode, Andrea Lennon talks with Courtney Beck of Deeper Still, which is this year's ministry project at Inspire. Deeper Still helps those who have had an abortion in their past experience emotional freedom and the forgiveness of Christ. Courtney goes into her work with Deeper Still and the impact this ministry is having on the state of Arkansas. You can read Courtney's bio. below:

Jesus began healing my broken heart and spirit of a past abortion decision in 2013 when I attended a healing retreat hosted by a local pregnancy care center. That weekend changed my perspective and direction in life and solidified my belief in Jesus Christ. I then learned about Deeper Still and had a desire to serve in the ministry. Prior to serving with the Arkansas chapter, I attended my own Deeper Still retreat in 2018 where my healing and relationship with Jesus truly went deeper. It is my desire for all women and men wounded by an abortion decision to find their healing in Jesus Christ and to be set free from the prison of shame.

As a wife, mom, daughter, friend and sister in Christ to many, I believe my life is a testament to this truth; the
truth that Jesus heals, forgives and brings new life.

The Arkansas chapter seeks to serve the entire state of Arkansas and hosts retreats in various locations throughout the year. The Arkansas team members are well trained and honored to walk with you through your healing weekend. You will be welcomed with Southern hospitality and warm hearts.

Don't miss this year's Inspire. Learn more and register for Inspire at www.absc.org/inspire.

Andrea Lennon wraps up our "summer of service" series by talking about the incredible work that Arkansas Baptist Children & Family Ministries is doing through their Living Well Professional Counseling ministry. She encourages us to live daily for His glory, focussing on the importance of Biblical wisdom. She concludes by talking about the upcoming Inspire. 

Learn more and register for Inspire at www.absc.org/inspire.

As we continue our "sumemr of service" series, Andrea is joined by Somer Colbert to talk about Connected Foster Care. Somer is a writer, speaker, and podcaster. After her own experience with adoption, Somer wanted to help other families in the process. They talk about this life-changing ministry and the work of Arkansas Baptist Children & Family Ministries.

In this throw back episode, we continue our "summer of service" series as Andrea sits down with a friend from Arkansas Baptist Children & Family Ministries, Debi Walker. Debi serves as the director of family care, whose personal story has impacted her day-to-day ministry. She tells her life story as she speaks about the hope that can only be found in Jesus.

In 1999, Debi’s life trajectory changed in a way that she would not have chosen for herself. Within moments her identity changed from that of wife and mother to widow and single mother. She quickly realized she could not do this alone and upon reflection, realized that God put key people in her life to help encourage and point her to Him. Her journey has been one of growth, but also failures and learning experiences. Debi’s passion is to help others navigate through life’s stresses by encouraging them to deepen their relationship with God, while learning to depend on Him in a new way. God has blessed Debi with a wonderful family. She has two amazing daughters, one awesome son-in- law, and three precious grandchildren. Debi led Women’s Ministry at FBC Brinkley for 7 years before serving with Arkansas Baptist Children and Family Ministries. Before her current role, she served as Relief Houseparent for Paragould Emergency Receiving Home, as well as Resident Manager at Jonesboro Family Care Home. She is currently pursuing a M.A. in Biblical Counseling at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and is the author of the Bible study, Desired Haven.

Learn more and register for Inspire at www.absc.org/inspire.