Welcome to part 1 of our three part series on PRAYER! Kicking off the series with our brand new Lifeway Girls author, Josephine Rose. This first episode sets the stage of how to reframe our prayer lives into a conversation with God, rather than some religious checklist item.

Being in ministry can make prayer feel like another obligation, but let's not forget that it's the Creator of the universe who simply wants to talk to us! 

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Resource Highlight: Talking to God

One of the best parts of finding community among women in youth ministry is the feeling that you're not alone! (and you're not crazy either...) Sometimes the lives we live seem too comical to be real, so why not be in good company, laugh together, and enjoy stories told by other women in ministry. 

We might just have the best, craziest, greatest jobs on the planet!

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If we are going to be women who prioritize real, authentic relationships, we have to be willing to have honest conversations with those close to us. 

In this episode, we’ll talk about who should be in your close circle, how to move beyond surface-level conversations, and what it looks like to truly validate and support friends in tough seasons. Most importantly, we’ll challenge ourselves to be vulnerable enough to answer, “How are you?” with honesty.

If you’re ready to grow deeper in your relationships, let's get started!

Here's your homework from this episode: check on your people! Find a friend to reach out to and connect with them in a real, authentic way.

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Every single day we make hundreds of decisions that impact our jobs, families, and ministries. But how do we discern the leading of the Spirit of God when there is no clear answer?

Join us as we unpack practical ways to seek wisdom, recognize the Holy Spirit’s guidance, and navigate tough decisions with confidence. Whether you're hiring a new leader, planning an event, or wrestling with ministry challenges, this conversation will help you lean into discernment and trust God's direction.

Resource Highlight: James, a Bible Study for Teen Girls

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Every human will encounter the sudden heartache of grief brought on by loss or suffering. Ministry leaders are not immune to grief, but rather, we often have a front row seat to those who are walking through tragedy and deep loss. How do we grieve well? Not just for ourselves but those that we are ministering to. How do we continue to lead well even when the waves of grief keep coming?

Aunt P joins us today as we navigate these questions and more on grieving as leaders. 

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"Our ministry isn't as big as theirs." "My students trust her more than me." "Why can't I get it right like her?"

Comparison can steal so much joy from our calling. And yet there is abundant joy when we can find ways to celebrate the work the Lord is doing in our brothers and sisters and ministries and local churches. Let's be women who cheer on and champion those around us! 

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Have you ever felt like church has somehow become your whole life? As we kick off this new season of HGHG, we are breaking down what the difference is between real life and ministry life (aka you are not what you do!). We talk boundaries and priorities, as well as what happens when you're not taking care of yourself.

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Find ways to get poured into in 2025! Here are all the events our Lifeway Girls team will be at this year.

Instead of asking what goals you have for the New Year, we want to ask the question "What holy habits are you setting for this year?" Instead of seeking to accomplish something, we want you to seek and know the presence of God this year. Whether that is studying your Bible more, memorizing Scripture, or another way to deepen your faith, let's begin today to create habits that lead our hearts to loving and experiencing God more.

This conversation with authors of our new Lifeway Girls study, Dwell on These Things, is one of our favorites of all time. Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz are two sisters who founded Dwell Differently, and they are passionate about your and your teen girl(s) love for God's Word. 

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New year, new you? That's not our goal this year!

It's so easy to go into the new year trying to find ways to "fix" things about our bodies, yet what if self-improvement isn't the goal? Rather, faithful obedience and stewardship over what God has given us.

Let's spend this year giving thanks to God for the bodies given to us!

If you haven't listened to our episode with Caroline Saunders from January 2024, make sure to scroll back and find it, "Good News for Your Bodies."

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Christmas week is finally here! Most likely you've spent the month helping your teens embrace God's love and remember the meaning of the season. But don't let this week (or any week) go by without embracing His love for you. 

This episode is a little bit different, but we hope this conversation will help encourage you to quiet your soul this week and remember that because of His great love for you, God sent Jesus. Merry Christmas, friends!