Curiosity is something innate to all of us, and Barnabas Piper is a believer in the good that comes from being curious. Whether it's as a dad, in his career, or growing up as John Piper's son, you'll hear him share how curiosity has impacted his life in a massive way.{MARKED} is a podcast for women who are marked by a hunger for God’s Word, a longing to impact culture, and a desire to discover and live out God’s calling in their lives. Each week, Mary Margaret Collingsworth will interview someone who is marked with that hunger, longing, and desire, and encourage listeners to be marked, as well.About Barnabas:Barnabas Piper is the author of The Curious Christian: How Discovering Wonder Enriches Every Part of Life, The Pastors Kid: Finding Your Own Faith and Identity, and Help My Unbelief: Why Doubt Is Not the Enemy of Faith. He co-hosts the popular Happy Rant podcast and 5 Leadership Questions podcast and writes for The Blazing Center as well as numerous other publications and websites. Piper speaks regularly at churches and conferences around the country and lives in Nashville where he works for Lifeway Christian Resources. @barnabaspiperAbout Mary Margaret:Mary Margaret Collingsworth serves as an Event Project Coordinator at Lifeway Christian Resources and coordinates training events for women in leadership. She has a passion to see women engaged in ministry and living out their calling. Mary Margaret loves teaching God’s Word, Mexican food, calling Nashville home, and hosting Lifeway’s {MARKED} podcast. Follow her on Twitter: @marymargaretc.Links:BarnabasPiper.com The Curious Christian5 Leadership Questions PodcastThe Happy Rant PodcastQuote Us:There's never an excuse for boredom. Boredom just means you're not trying hard enough. @barnabaspiper #MarkedPodcastShare on TwitterShare on FacebookThere are opportunities to engage kids and give them a framework to think in a God-honoring way and to engage further. @barnabaspiper #MarkedPodcastShare on TwitterShare on FacebookTo not be curious about things and ask questions of the Lord squelches us. @marymargaretc #MarkedPodcastShare on TwitterShare on FacebookDon't be afraid to ask questions of people to help them get to the answer they're trying to to get to.  @marymargaretcShare on TwitterShare on FacebookI don't know what I don't know, so I want to keep exploring and learning. @barnabaspiper #MarkedPodcastShare on TwitterShare on FacebookWe have limitless opportunities to discover, wonder, and encounter God's reality in our lives. @barnabaspiper #MarkedPodcastShare on TwitterShare on FacebookCuriosity in spiritual life is not just a good thing, but an essential thing. It's how we can continue to grow. @barnabaspiper #MarkedPodcastShare on TwitterShare on Facebook

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