We talked with Lauren Chandler at Lifeway Women Live about her story of faith—how she came to know Christ and how she has grown and is still growing in her relationship with Him. She also shared with us about her relationship with women from her small group and how much that community made an impact on her life. She encourages us to use whatever our gifts are wherever we are right now. Be faithful with what God has given you where He has put you. About Lauren:Lauren Chandler is a wife and mother of three. Her husband, Matt Chandler, serves as the lead teaching pastor at The Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas. Lauren is passionate about writing, music, and leading worship, not only at The Village Church, but also for groups across the country. She is the author of Steadfast Love: The Response of God to the Cries of our Heart, the Bible study, Steadfast Love: A Study of Psalm 107, and the recently released children’s book, Goodbye to Goodbyes: A True Story about Jesus, Lazarus, and an Empty Tomb.  Links:Lifeway Women LiveMARKED episode on Christian Pop CultureSteadfast Love Book & Bible Study  Quote Us! "My foundation of my relationship with Jesus has been His grace toward me, to just not let me go." - @laurenchandler #MARKEDpodcast Share on TwitterShare on Facebook"Being faithful in the small things right where you are—I think that's going to make the biggest impact." - @laurenchandler #MARKEDpodcast Share on TwitterShare on Facebook"Be faithful with what God has given you where He has put you." - @laurenchandler #MARKEDpodcast Share on TwitterShare on Facebook"Your church needs you. You are a vital part, and if you aren't participating and using your gifts there then the church is less of what it could be." - @laurenchandler #MARKEDpodcast Share on TwitterShare on Facebook

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