Arkansas Baptist Women Podcast

On this week's episode, Laurie Ormon welcomes Andrea Lennon into her home. With two cups of coffee and worship music in the background, the two discuss the importance of listening to the call of the Holy Spirit and trusting Him even in the midst of chronic pain. Having served on the team for Inspire since the beginning, Laurie concludes by talking about how she can't wait to see the Lord use this year's Inspire Women's Conference to encourage women around the state on September 24.

Laurie Ormon is a native of Camden, but has been in Northwest Arkansas for 28 years. She graduated from Ouachita Baptist University with a degree in art education. She's been married to Steve for 18 years and they have two daughters, Emily (16) and Sarah Kate (14). Laurie serves as Women's Ministry Director at First Baptist Church in Bentonville. She loves time with friends, going out to eat, movies, and working in the church nursery. 

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

Andrea Lennon talks with Tammy White about her walk with the Lord on this week's episode of Inspire. Tammy reflects on how the Lord comforted her during one of her most difficult seasons of life – when her mother passed away – and gave her hope through starting a women's ministry event at her church. Even in the difficulities of life, Jesus is faithful and steadfast. Andrea and Tammy also talk about the upcoming Inspire Women's Conference on September 24, trusting that God will speak to all of those in attendance. 

Tammy White is passionate about Jesus and spreading the good news of the gospel.  She is an encourager of hearts and loves to minister to women of all ages. She is leading women to possess bold faith through biblical teaching and encouraging ladies to have a personal relationship with Jesus through Wednesday night bible studies at Third Street Baptist Church in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. 

She and her husband Eddie have been together for 29 years. Together they have two grown children and one grandson who they both completely adore. It is through her love for the Lord, faith in His goodness, and perseverance that Tammy is leading the women’s conference at TSBC each year in February. She is honored to be on the Inspire Leadership team!

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

This week, Andrea Lennon sits down with Aubri Duran, a wife, mom of two, and graphic designer. Aubri encourages us to hold on to hope during seasons of waiting, as she talks about her personal journey. She tells us about the blessing of accepting Jesus into her heart at the early age of five and how He has been faithful every day since. Andrea and Aubri also discuss their anticipation for this year's Inspire Women's Conference.

Aubri juggles many roles, all with the passion for bringing honor to God! She is your "everyday" type of girl who loves Jesus, her family, and the church. Wife to Matt, lead pastor of Indian Springs Baptist Church in Bryant, and mom to Trent and Emily Ann, Aubri lives by a family-first mindset. She embraces the need for rhythms and routines that give grace and create space for the things that matter. Aubri is passionate about women's ministry and discipleship. You will love this down-to-earth conversation that is practical and encouraging. 

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

This week, we're taking it back to a conversation with Rachel Lovingood from 2019. In this episode, Andrea and Rachel chat about life in ministry, especially from the perspective of a pastor's wife. They also delve into the topic of God's faithfulness, as Rachel tells a story of how the Lord used a challenging circumstance to bring her family a blessing.

In this episode, Andrea talks to Melissa Gasaway! 

Many might know her husband, Warren Gasaway, student ministry specialist at the Arkansas Baptist State Convention. However, Melissa's story is one you won't want to skip out on. Hear her inspirational journey on how she came to know Christ and the ups and downs the Lord has led her and her family through over the last several years. 

Melissa is a mom, wife, and teacher. She's been married to Warren for 27 years, and they have 3 kids - Tyler, Ethan and Elise. She passionate about running and ministering to those around her in the workplace. She loves to share the Hope we can all find in Jesus to anyone that will listen. 

In this episode, Andrea talks to friend Shannon Calhoun about her journey to faith, life as a mom and wife, and how the last few months have been especially crazy and challenging. However, you're reminded that with the right community, you'll always be encouraged and never left alone. 

Shannon is the wife of Andy, mom of Lexie and Joely, and Hunny to granddaughter Oakley. Shannon and her husband Andy live in Benton. Recognizing her heart for connecting women, Shannon volunteered in Women’s Ministry for a few years at The Church at Rock Creek and then joined the staff full time in 2013. Before joining Rock Creek, she was a multi-site manager for child care facilities in Central Arkansas and had worked in childcare for 18 years.  Shannon loves spending time with her family, slow mornings with coffee, reading, Christmas movies, and outdoors in the fall.  She also serves as a Network Leader for the Women’s Ministry Equipping Team of the ABSC.  

In this episode, Andrea chats with a fellow friend and no stranger to the Inspire family, Shelly Chandler! These sweet friends chat about life, faith and ministry. 

Shelly shares her journey to faith and what season of life she is in. She also talks about going back to school to get her doctorate, while still working, being a mom and doing life with others. 

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Shelly Chandler is married to Michael Chandler and lives in Conway, Arkansas. Her and her husband have a sophomore and a freshman in college, one at home who is a junior in high school, and one boy dog named, Cooper. She holds a master’s in theological studies from Southwestern Seminary and is currently working on her doctorate in Educational Ministry. Shelly serves as a network leader for the Central Arkansas Women’s Leadership Network and participates at the state level for Arkansas Baptists as a speaker, teacher, and ministry leader.

Shelly began her ministry out of a passion is to equip women to effectively study the Bible so they can know God in life-changing ways.

She has an affinity for coffee and laughter and delights in getting women together for encouragement and community.

In this episode of Inspire On The Go, Andrea sits down and chats with Emily Watson about all things life. We hear her testimony and how leaning in on God's promises during the waiting can bring joys we didn't even know we needed.

Emily serves as the Director of Connections and Ministry to Women at East Side Baptist Church in Fort Smith. She has been in full-time ministry for nine years, having served at a local pregnancy crisis center before that. She and her husband Travis have been married for four years and have been foster parents for the last two years. Emily also served as a foster parent prior to being married. She loves doing laundry and is pretty good at Wheel of Fortune. This is her story of loss, waiting, and what to do in the middle of it.

In this episode, Andrea sits down with someone we all know and love, a regular on the Inspire On The Go podcast, Shari Edwards! 

Together they chat about Shari's life from Arkansas to Georgia and then back again, as well as how she kept her faith strong through all of life's crazy turns. They also discuss Shari's ministry and the upcoming Women's Ministry Roundtable being held at the ABSC building in Little Rock!

There is still time to register so click here to join us!