The fall season and start of school is right upon us. We picked Kelly King's brain on today's episode as about what it looks like to get back in gear for things like sending kids to school or college, moving Bible study routines, and in church life. It can be hard to settle into a new routine, but we all talk about how fall feels like a New Year 2.0 and how it impacts our lives. {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 Kelly:Kelly King is the Women’s Ministry Specialist for Lifeway Christian Resources where she coordinates training and equipping events for women in leadership. She holds a Master of Theology degree from Gateway Seminary and was an adjunct professor at Oklahoma Baptist University while serving as the Women’s Specialist for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma for 11 years. She served as the Women’s Ministry Director at Council Road Baptist in Bethany, OK, and currently leads the women’s ministry as a volunteer at Green Hill Church in Mt. Juliet, TN.She and her husband, Vic, have been married 30 years and have served together in ministry both teaching students and young adults. They have two young adult children, Conner and Courtney, and a son-in-love, Gaige. They enjoy kayaking, having people in their home, and cheering for the Oklahoma Sooners. She is a fan of Tex-Mex and coconut milk mocha macchiatos, but not at the same time. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram.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:Lifeway Women's Leadership ForumLifeway Girls ConferenceHow to Pray for Kids and Teachers Lifeway Women Online Bible Study - The QuestThe Quest for Women, Teen Girls, and KidsQuote Us:"Moms, feel no pressure to try to look like everyone else and make your kids' lunch look cute. They just want and oatmeal cream pie or something they can swap with a friend." @marymargaretc #MarkedPodcastShare on TwitterShare on Facebook"It's a great time of year to jump into a Bible study or something that's going on in the life of your church to be connected with other people." @marymargaretc #MarkedPodcastShare on TwitterShare on Facebook"You have to be brave. It's not easy to jump into church life when you're new." @edhyndman #MarkedPodcastShare on TwitterShare on Facebook"There are going to be some new people at your church. Look out for new people - they may have never been to church before, so

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