Why does rest often feel like an idea that seems just out of reach? We know God commands us to rest, but what does that actually look like when ministry and life feel all-consuming at times?

In our final episode of Season 2, you'll hear how we've struggled to know how to rest and the lies that have kept us from resting. Yet through this conversation, we'll recall the gift and joy found in resting in who God is and His completed work.

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Whether dealing with our own shame or helping teen girls fight shame in their lives, this is a topic that can't be avoided when leading in student ministry. In this episode with Aunt P, we talk about how to know the difference between shame and conviction from the Holy Spirit. She also shares the danger of not dealing with our own shame, as well as provides tools to help our girls recognize, talk about, and fight shame.


Resource Highlight: New Bible Study from Scarlet Hiltibidal — Ashamed

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It feels like we've been talking about Gen Z forever, but Gen Alpha is already in our youth ministries! What do we need to know about this generation that will help us lead and love them better?

Amy-Jo Girardier, girls minister champion and Lifeway Girls author, joined us for this episode to help answer that important question! We learned SO much and think you will too.

Resource highlight: Amy Jo's NEW James Teen Girl Bible Study

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Our two favorite people in the world are on the podcast today! That's right, you get to meet our husbands on today's episode as we share what marriage in ministry has looked like for us up to this point!

It is a ton of fun and so beautiful to do ministry alongside your spouse. But it also can be messy and painful. We hope you will be encouraged as you hear our stories about how God has grown and refined us through marriage in ministry. There is still so much for us to learn, but we are incredibly grateful for where God has brought us.

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Nothing says student ministry in February like a relationship series!

In a recent poll of girls ministers, over 60% responded as single (not engaged or married). But as two married gals hosting this podcast, we knew we aren't the experts to talk about being single in ministry. So we invited a dear friend and minister, Delaney Degelow, to share the good, bad, and often weird parts of being single in ministry.

We talk work boundaries, dating in ministry, and what people should NOT say to singles on church staff. It's such a fun, honest conversation and we learned a ton! So whether you're single or married, make sure to tune in before our next episode on marriage in ministry.

Delaney serves as the High School Ministry Associate at New Vision Baptist Church, and she has had the privilege of working in ministry since 2015. She thrives with high schoolers because she believes the word “yeet” is still cool and loves any opportunity to hang with the coolest people at New Vision. Delaney has a heart for fostering healthy, Christ-centered community — and desires for students to feel a part of something that is bigger than themselves. This 98% extroverted, Enneagram 3w2, loud and proud girl is forever thankful for the opportunity to love and lead high schoolers!

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If you work in student ministry, it’s likely you work with the guys on your team. You may love it or have your struggles, depending on your team dynamic or current ministry season. Either way, we want to invite you (and those guys on your team) to listen in on this conversation where we talk about being partners in ministry with our BOSSES! 

It is such an encouraging and refreshing conversation from guys who lead the women well on their team (yet haven’t always gotten it right), as well as challenging us to view our relationships with our co-workers as a partnership for the kingdom. Oh, and make sure to listen to their answers for our final question. It might be our favorite ending to an episode yet!

Ben Trueblood (Amanda’s boss) serves as the Executive Director of Church Ministries at Lifeway, and Sheph Leonard (Corinne’s boss) serves as a Student Pastor at Long Hollow Church in Hendersonville, Tennessee.

We’d love to invite you and your team to join us at Youth Pastor Summit happening at FIVE different locations around the U.S. this Spring! We hope to see you there!

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When your faith is shaken and you begin to question where God has you, what do you do? If you're thinking about throwing in the towel or struggling to keep going, you're not alone. We hope you're encouraged through this honest conversation with friend and author, Alexandra Hoover.

This episode was recorded in November 2023 LIVE at Lifeway Women's Forum. To find out more about this amazing event, visit Lifeway.com/Forum

Resource highlight: Without Wavering Bible Study

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Discipleship is not a new topic around here, nor is it likely something new to you. But let’s take some time to evaluate what discipleship looks like for us today, where we want to go, and how we equip our leaders to join in on the journey. Our hope is this conversation will encourage you in whatever season you find yourself, as well as remind you of the importance of being discipled yourself. 

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This week’s resource highlight is Disciple Her. 

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New Year, new you!? Wait, is that right?

Many of us have bought the lie that struggles with body image and self-esteem are just teen girl issues. Yet in the New Year, we come face-to-face with the reality that our bodies never quite feel good enough. We'd like to be thinner, prettier, and just better, please. But phew, that feels exhausting even as grown women. So where's the good news? What hope does the gospel offer us? How do we show our girls this hope?

Oh man, we loved this conversation with our friend and Lifeway Girls author, Caroline Saunders. And we know you will too!

**We recorded this episode LIVE at Lifeway Women's Leadership Forum.

Resource Highlight: Caroline has a brand new Bible study coming out this year with Lifeway Women and Lifeway Girls called Come Home. Check out the Bible study for women at Lifeway.com/comehome.

Make sure to follow Caroline on Instagram @writercaroline and check out her teen girl Bible Studies, Better Than Life and Good News.

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Not only is it a new year, but we are in a brand new season of His Glory, Her Good! And to start it off, you're going to hear all about how we feel going into 2024.  Where are you at with the new year? Are you excited to crush some goals? Nervous for what's to come? Or just thankful 2023 is over?

Inspired by the book, What If It’s Wonderful?  by Nicole Zasowski, this conversation will invite you to walk in joy and celebration about who God is and what He might do this year.  Because what if 2024 isn’t just okay—what if it’s wonderful?

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This week’s resource highlight is What If It’s Wonderful? 

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