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John 10:10 reminds us that there is an enemy "steal and kill and destroy," yet the Lord has offered us a different way - an abundant way. But often times, ministry doesn't feel very "abundant". Instead, we feel stressed out, overwhelmed, and over it.

Our Lifeway Girls training team has been teaching all year at You Lead through this idea of overcoming stress and life's pressures. Today on the podcast episode we are breaking down the three key areas of stress in our lives, how to manage and deal with stress, and our role in leading the next generation toward the peace God desires. 

There are still four more You Leads in 2025! We hope you'll join us. If not this year, keep an eye out for all the events our team will be at in 2026!

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In a role or position where you're expected to be strong, steady, and spiritually "on," what happens when you don't have it all together? Who do you turn to when you face loss or walking through grief? If you are a member of the body of Christ, it's essential to find ways to be authentic and allow the Church to care for you, too.   

Cassie shares her own story of being a pastor's wife through the loss of her mom and recurring miscarriages. When she wasn't able to show up, the Church showed up for her.

A Bible Study on the Church

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In today's episode, we sat down with our trusted therapist, Aunt P, to explore how unforgiveness can quietly take root in our hearts and impact the way we lead, trust, and relate to others. Together, we wrestle with some big questions:

•What does true forgiveness actually look like?

•How long does it take to get there—and is it okay if it takes a while?

•How do we forgive people who never say sorry or don’t even realize they’ve hurt us?

•And how do we humanize those who have wounded us, remembering they too were made in the image of God?

Whether you’re holding onto hurt or walking someone else through theirs, this conversation is full of truth, tenderness, and hope. You don’t have to carry it all alone—join us as we press into the hard but holy work of forgiveness.

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We loveeeee a guest on the podcast, especially when she is passionate about seeing women and teen girls break free from the bondange of sin. In this episode, Elizabeth Woodson joins us to talk though her new Bible study for teen girls and what it means for girls to Live Free. 

This episode addresses questions like: What are girls wrestling with? How do we come alongside them to find healing? And how is it that we ourselves so quickly forget the gospel message we teach? 

And don't worry, this isn't the last episode of the season (even tho that's what Amanda said!). We wanted you to hear from Elizabeth sooner as her new Bible study for teen girls released July 1! Check it out HERE! 

Make sure to follow Elizabeth Woodson @elizabethwoodson and check out her podcast - Starting Place. 

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When's the last time you had a DTR? And no, we aren't talking about dating on this episode! When's the last time you defined the relationship you have with the parents in your ministry?

If we believe parents are the most important disciple makers of their students, where do we fit into all of it? How can we champion parents without them thinking we are trying to replace them? What are ways we can invite parents into what God is doing inside our ministries?

We are answering these questions and more with our Lifeway friends and authors, Zac Workun and Chad Higgins.

Find out more about Define the Relationship!

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We were a bit ambitious thinking we could cover The Anxious Generation in just one episode. In part one, we explored how smartphones contribute to social isolation and sleep deprivation.

Now in part two, we’re diving into the costs of attention fragmentation and the addictive nature of social media. So if you’ve ever asked yourself, How can I help my students develop longer attention spans and resist the pull of addictive tech? — this episode is for you.

If you haven't listened to part 1, you can just scroll back to Episode 62! 

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How can youth leaders help dads step into their God-given role as spiritual leaders in their daughters’ lives? In this episode, Kyle Olund (Corinne's DAD!) joined us to unpack the importance of inviting fathers into ministry—not just as volunteers, but as primary disciple makers of their teen daughters.

Many dads feel unsure of how to connect spiritually with their girls during the teenage years, but with intentional support from youth ministries, they can grow in confidence and influence. Let's engage, encourage, and empower the dads in your ministry to lead well at home and stay present in the lives of their daughters.

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Resource Highlight: This is Girls Ministry

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Does God hear me? How long must I wait? What if my prayers are never answered? Why does it feel like I am the only one forgotten? Is God still good?

Whatever you're longing, searching, or praying for, the fear of scarcity loves to sneak up on the best of us. Author of Fighting with Fear, Kate Downing, is back for another episode teaching us how to use our greatest weapon in the waiting—the fear of God.

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We’re kicking off Season 7 with a powerful two-part series featuring one of our all-time favorites—Kate Downing! Kate is a girls ministry expert and the newest author with Lifeway Girls. Her brand-new Bible study, Fighting with Fear, tackles the everyday fears we all face.

In this episode, we dive into one of the most common struggles among ministry leaders: the fear of man—whether it’s church members, parents, or even their pastor. Together, we’ll explore how to recognize the lies of the enemy, the greatest weapon we have against fear, and what it truly means to be fearful yet unafraid.

Want to grab a copy for you and your teen girls? Check out lifeway.com/fightingwithfear! 

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Amanda had the opportunity to sit down with two of our SBC state partners at Southeast Conclave this past January. The goal of the conversation was to hear what they are seeing with teen girls, women in youth ministry, and the gaps of girls ministry. This interview with Dan Gibson and Lee Myers was so fun and so sweet, and we are so grateful for their partnership and commitment to reaching teen girls and championing women in youth ministry in Missouri and Louisiana (and beyond)! 

If you serve in an SBC church and want to meet the Next Gen specialist for your state, we'd love to help get you connected! Just reach out to us at [email protected].