Jackie Hill Perry has a powerful story, and today's episode is going to leave you wanting to know more. She speaks with wisdom and wit, and she loves Jesus in a really evident way. We can't wait for you to get to know Jackie and connect with her.{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 episode Mary Margaret West and Elizabeth Hyndman will talk about what God is doing—how He has and is marking each of us. About Jackie:Jackie Hill Perry is a writer, poet and artist whose work has been featured on The Washington Times, The 700 Club, Desiring God, The Gospel Coalition and other publications. Since becoming a Christian in 2008, she has been compelled to use her speaking and teaching gifts to share the light of the gospel of God as authentically as she can. At home she is a wife to Preston and Mommy to Eden and Autumn.About Mary Margaret:Mary Margaret West serves as the Girls Ministry Specialist for Lifeway, which basically means that teenage girls and the women who lead them are her favorite people on the planet. She served several churches as a Girls Minister, has seminary degree from NOBTS, and is a former Event Coordinator. Mary Margaret has a passion to equip girls and women to dive deeply into God’s word and live out their calling. Mary Margaret is married to Jonathan and they love living in Franklin, TN. Connect with her on Twitter or Instagram.About Elizabeth:Elizabeth Hyndman reads, writes, and tweets. Officially, she's a Content Editor and a Social Media Strategist. She managed to find a job where she uses both her English undergraduate and her seminary graduate degrees every day. Elizabeth grew up in Nashville, sips chai lattes every chance she can get, and believes everyone should have a "funny picture" pose at the ready. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram.Links:Connect with Jackie: Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / YouTube / JackieHillPerry.comGay Girl, Good God - Jackie's book releases September 3, but available for pre-order now!Crescendo - Jackie's new albumAbundance Events - see Jackie in Richmond or Portland in fall 2018Lifeway Women's Forum - featuring Jackie in November 2018Quote Us:I lived life submitting to whatever my affections were until I was 19 - that's when the Lord saved me from my sins - all of them. @jackiehillperry #markedpocastShare on TwitterShare on FacebookI wanted to communicate my story in such a way where you see God more than you see me. @jackiehillperry #markedpocast #GayGirlGoodGodShare on TwitterShare on FacebookThe Gospel gives us the power to flee everything - not just our sexual temptations, but our pride, our arrogance, and lack of wisdom in some situations. @jackiehillperry #markedpocastShare on TwitterShare on FacebookI want to be bold about what God has done for who used to be a gay girl - I don't identify myself by my temptations. @jackiehillperry #markedpocastShare on TwitterShare on FacebookI've realized that I can have accountability, community, a robust theology, and I can be being used by God, but  If I don't revere Him, then all of these won't do much. @jackiehillperry #markedpocast Share on TwitterShare on FacebookDo you fear God? I'm not talking about trembling... but are you keeping His holiness ever before you? @jackiehillperry #markedpocastShare on TwitterShare on FacebookIt will never be a boring thing to say, "I was dead in my sins and God rescued me from them." It doesn't matter if it was at 4, 6, 12, 17.

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