School is (kind of) in session, and class has never been more fun!

Have you ever wondered how your everyday work can actually glorify God? Whether you're juggling lesson plans, crafting lattes, or chasing toddlers, it’s easy to wonder if what you’re doing really matters.

Good news: It absolutely does!

Starting August 1, Circle 31 Book Club is diving into Five Mere Christians: Binge-Worthy Biographies That Show You How to Glorify God in Your Work. You’ll hear from four incredible women who’ve wrestled with the same questions you have. From feeling stuck in unexpected jobs to navigating life after retirement.

Their honest stories will help you see your daily work (whatever it looks like) in a whole new light. Because no matter your role, God can (and does!) use you to make Him known.

Your work matters and where you are matters more than you think.

We’ll start reading on August 1, 2025, and we can’t wait to have you join us! 

• If you’re not a member yet, join the Circle 31 Book Club community for free at circle31.org.
• Grab your copy of Five Mere Christians here.
• Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

The Circle 31 Book Club community of women is part of Proverbs 31 Ministries.

We’re tying this thing up with a bow as we discuss the epilogue of The Hidden Prince on the Circle 31 Podcast with Tessa Afshar. We’ll peek behind the scenes of her writing process and hear how she came up with the book's ending, all the while pointing us to God’s provision in Keren, Jared, and Cyrus’ lives — and our lives too. 

• Listening to this podcast but not a member of Circle 31 Book Club? We have a lot more coming up this year, and we don’t want you to miss it! Learn more here. 
• If you are a member, log in and share your favorite part of this week’s podcast episode.
• Our freebie is here for you: "Choosing Trust Over Taking Control." Get it while it’s hot! 
• Book club is way more fun when you have the book! Get your copy of The Hidden Prince, or browse our other Circle 31 picks from this year.
• Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

The Circle 31 Book Club community of women is part of Proverbs 31 Ministries.

In this week’s episode of the Circle 31 Podcast, we’re back with biblical content specialist Wendy Blight! We discuss God’s goodness and how it's not based on whether He’s answering our prayers (anyone else struggling with this?) … and we discuss who we’d cast in The Hidden Prince movie. Nick Jonas may or may not be mentioned. 

• Listening to this podcast but not a member of Circle 31 Book Club? We don’t want to read without you! Join for free today to get access to our community; watch exclusive videos from the author; and get into God's Word through teachings by Wendy Blight, our biblical content specialist. 
• If you are a member, log in and share your favorite part of this week’s podcast episode.
• Our freebie is here for you: "Choosing Trust Over Taking Control." Get it while it’s hot! 
• Book club is way more fun when you have the book! Get your copy of The Hidden Prince.
• Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

The Circle 31 Book Club community of women is part of Proverbs 31 Ministries.

In this week’s episode of the Circle 31 Podcast, Wendy Blight brings her wisdom and wit as we discuss God’s favor — what it is, why it is important, and what it means for us. 

• Listening to this podcast but not a member of Circle 31 Book Club? We don’t want to read without you! Join for free today to get access to our community; watch exclusive videos from the author; and get into God's Word through teachings by Wendy Blight, our biblical content specialist. 
• If you are a member, log in and share your favorite part of this week’s podcast episode.
• Our freebie is here for you: "Choosing Trust Over Taking Control." Get it while it’s hot! 
• Book club is way more fun when you have the book! Get your copy of The Hidden Prince. 
• Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

The Circle 31 Book Club community of women is part of Proverbs 31 Ministries.

In this week’s episode of the Circle 31 Podcast, we get to hear from the author of our newest Circle 31 pick, The Hidden Prince! She brings the fun and gives us a glimpse behind the scenes to make the story within the pages come alive even more. 

• Listening to this podcast but not a member of Circle 31 Book Club? We don’t want to read without you! Join for free today to get access to our community; watch exclusive videos from the author; and get into God's Word through teachings by Wendy Blight, our biblical content specialist. 
• If you are a member, log in and share your favorite part of this week’s podcast episode.
• Our freebie is here for you: "Choosing Trust Over Taking Control." Get it while it’s hot! 
• Book club is way more fun when you have the book! Get your copy of The Hidden Prince.  
• Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

The Circle 31 Book Club community of women is part of Proverbs 31 Ministries.

Do you love getting lost in a good story? We do too! Our next Circle 31 Book Club pick could open your eyes to a whole new way of seeing God.

Whether you’re staying put this summer or jet-setting across the country, it’s our hope, through our Circle 31 Book Club pick — The Hidden Prince by Tessa Afshar, that you’ll see so clearly how God is in control of your life, even on the toughest days. 

We’ll start reading on June 1, 2025, and can’t wait to have you join us! 

• If you’re not a member yet, join Circle 31 Book Club for free at circle31.org.
• Grab your copy of The Hidden Prince here.

The Circle 31 Book Club community of women is part of Proverbs 31 Ministries.

We’re wrapping up the final episode of this series of the Circle 31 Podcast with Jess Connolly, author of Breaking Free from Body Shame. To bring things to a close, our friend Cailah Garcia Lopez shares her powerful story of chronic illness and loss, and how she has found hope through God’s Word and Jess’ book. We believe you’ll find hope in her story too.

• Listening to this podcast but not a member of Circle 31 Book Club? You’re missing out! Join for free today, and get access to our community, watch exclusive videos by the author, and participate in our Beyond the Pages celebration (it’s how we end every book-reading month!).
• If you are a member, log in and share your favorite part of this week’s podcast episode.
• Book club is way more fun when you have the book! Snag your copy of Breaking Free from Body Shame.
• If you’re going to miss Jess’ wisdom once this book is closed, like we are, here’s a Circle 31 exclusive declaration you can download and keep with you whenever you need it most. 
• Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

The Circle 31 Book Club community of women is part of Proverbs 31 Ministries.

In this week’s episode of the Circle 31 Podcast, Shae Hill opens up to hosts Kendra and Ellen, along with author of Breaking Free from Body Shame — Jess Connolly, about some very relatable struggles. She talks about the constant pressure to "fix" our bodies, the well-meaning but triggering comments from friends, and the challenge of knowing what God says about us but still struggling to fully believe it. Spoiler alert: He loves us anyway. 

• Listening to this podcast but not a member of Circle 31 Book Club? You’re missing out! Join for free today, and get access to our community, watch exclusive videos by the author, and participate in our Beyond the Pages celebration (it’s how we end every book-reading month!).
• If you are a member, log in and share your favorite part of this week’s podcast episode.
• Book club is way more fun when you have the book! Snag your copy of Breaking Free from Body Shame.
• Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

The Circle 31 Book Club community of women is part of Proverbs 31 Ministries.

In this week’s episode of the Circle 31 Podcast, Taylor Stuart shares her deeply personal story with hosts Kendra and Ellen, along with author of Breaking Free from Body Shame — Jess Connolly. It's a journey marked by doubt and grief, yet filled with hope in God who continues to work in her journey through infertility.

• Listening to this podcast but not a member of Circle 31 Book Club? You’re missing out! Join for free today, and get access to our community, watch exclusive videos by the author, and participate in our Beyond the Pages celebration (it’s how we end every book-reading month!).
• If you are a member, log in and share your favorite part of this week’s podcast episode.
• Book club is way more fun when you have the book! Snag your copy of Breaking Free from Body Shame.
• Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

The Circle 31 Book Club community of women is part of Proverbs 31 Ministries.

In this week’s episode of the Circle 31 Podcast, Melissa Taylor, a friend and teammate of hosts Kendra and Ellen, opens up about her personal journey with autoimmune diseases and struggles with body insecurities. The highlight of the episode? Jess Connolly, author of Breaking Free from Body Shame, says something to Melissa that leaves her almost speechless, and it could be just the thing you need to hear too. 

• Listening to this podcast but not a member of Circle 31 Book Club? You’re missing out! Join for free today, and get access to our community, watch exclusive videos by the author, and participate in our Beyond the Pages celebration (it’s how we end every book-reading month!).
• If you are a member, log in and share your favorite part of this week’s podcast episode.
• Book club is way more fun when you have the book! Snag your copy of Breaking Free from Body Shame.
• Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

The Circle 31 Book Club community of women is part of Proverbs 31 Ministries.