Finding your place in God’s story, thankfully, isn’t about doing more or having it all together—it’s about resting in God’s promises and seeking his wisdom to live faithfully wherever we are. Our guest today, Teresa Swanstrom Anderson, creator of the Get Wisdom Bible Studies, is here to focus specifically on her Bible study of the women in Jesus’ lineage to demonstrate to us that God is speaking into our stories through the complicated lives of five ordinary, imperfect, yet very courageous women connected to Jesus through his lineage.

Bible Study: Finding Your Place in God's Story
Podcast: Living Lighter
Website: heyitsteresa.com
IG: teresa.swanstrom.anderson
Bible: NIV
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Favorite App: Blue Letter Bible

0:00 - Intro
1:27 - Ad Break
3:15 - Meet Teresa Swanstrom Anderson 
4:22 - What inspired you to focus on Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary, the women in Jesus’ lineage?
9:39 - How do the women of the Bible show a far different, truer vision of a faithful life?
15:09 - Motherhood is definitely a central part in women's lives. What wisdom do they have for moms today?
21:21 - What does this show us about God and His care for the vulnerable?
26:41 - What would you say to a woman who doesn't think that God can use her in her current situation?
29:25 - What is one thing that you uncovered in your research?
38:27 - What might it look like to start living with an awareness of God's bigger story?
45:33 - What is your hope for women who engage in this study?
48:11 - Connect with Teresa
49:15 -  Favorite Bible study tool questions
52:52 - Outro Support the showCheck out our website for more ways to fully connect to God's Word. There you'll find:  Coffee and Bible Time Prayer Journals Coffee and Bible Time Courses  Coffee and Bible Time Membership (weekly devotionals sent right to your inbox!)  Find more great content on our YouTube channel: Coffee and Bible Time Our most popular video is “How I Study My Bible + In-Depth Bible Study!” with over 2M views! Follow us on Instagram
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Discovering Your Part in God's Story: How to Find Your Place w/ Teresa Swanstrom Anderson

The Coffee and Bible Time podcast offers a source of encouragement and spiritual growth for your Christian faith journey. Our episodes delve into subjects that can evoke laughter, provoke profound thoughts, reveal lesser-known aspects of the Bible, spark your curiosity about contemporary Christian music and entertainment, and provide an enjoyable experience of listening to engaging discussions.&nbsp;

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Angie's Book & Favorites:
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Website: angiehaskell.com
Regeneration Ministries Website
Bible: ESV Journaling Bible
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Book: Raising Kids to Follow Christ
Website: raisingchristiankids.com
Bible: NIV - Spirit of the Reformation Study Bible
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Website: familylife.com
Bible: NLT - The One Year Bible
Favorite App/Website: Logos Bible Software

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Guest Information & Favorites:
Book: She's Not Your Enemy
IG: @jennschultzauthor
Bible: CSB Journaling Bible
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Support the showCheck out our website for more ways to fully connect to God's Word. There you'll find:  Coffee and Bible Time Prayer Journals Coffee and Bible Time Courses  Coffee and Bible Time Membership (weekly devotionals sent right to your inbox!)  Find more great content on our YouTube channel: Coffee and Bible Time Our most popular video is “How I Study My Bible + In-Depth Bible Study!” with over 2M views! Follow us on Instagram
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