In this special "Galentine’s Day" episode of the MARKED Podcast, we’re diving into the beauty and significance of biblical friendship that is rooted in Christ’s love. With Heather Johnson and Faith Grosshans, we’ll explore how to foster deep, meaningful connections that reflect God’s heart for us, and why friendships are so crucial in ministry and the body of Christ. 

LINKS

NOBTS—Thrive Ministry
Woodridge Baptist Church
You Lead Webinar on friendship
You Lead Webinar playlist
Lifeway Women Blog
Lifeway Women YouTube 

RECOMMENDED: Save our four free Galentine's Day cards to give to your bffs this week!

MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.

Hosted by Andrea Lennon and Elizabeth Hyndman.

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We’re kicking off the new year with a leadership miniseries! You’ll hear from leaders about women in leadership working with mostly men, advice they would give to their younger selves, strategies and tools for leading well, and more.

This week, Ben Mandrell, president of Lifeway, shares his insights on the importance of community in the church, the challenges of reengagement post-COVID, and the empowerment of women in leadership. He discusses his leadership philosophy, emphasizing the significance of culture and respect within organizations. The conversation also touches on the future of the church, encouraging church leaders to emphasize personal relationships in church life.

LINKS
Together Bible study
Together Bible study teen edition
Cultural Counterfeits book by Jen Oshman
Lifeway Research | Pastors’ Greatest Needs
Lifeway Research | State of Ministry to Women
How to Build Trust with Your Pastor and Ministry Leader blog

RECOMMENDED: Check out the other episodes in our leadership miniseries with Alicia, Jennifer, Becky, and Cynthia! 

MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.

Hosted by Andrea Lennon and Elizabeth Hyndman.

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Join us for the free Esther online Bible study with Kelly Minter at lifewaywomen.com/estherobs.

We’re kicking off the new year with a leadership miniseries! You’ll hear from leaders about women in leadership working with mostly men, advice they would give to their younger selves, strategies and tools for leading well, and more.

Cynthia Phillips is the Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Lifeway. In this episode, Cynthia shared tools and strategies she has used in her leadership journey, as well as her passion for ministering to blended families. She also encouraged women as they minister and witness to family members who don't share their faith. Read her list of tips below:

What encouragement would you have for the woman whose family believes differently than she does? 

1. Don’t give up.
2. Don’t compromise on what you believe, but don’t let it get in the way of meaningful connections.
3. Live your faith and be consistent.
4. Pray and seek wisdom.
5. Ask God for clarity on His role/purpose for you in/with your family.
6. Remember that God loves them more than we do. We do our part and leave the rest to Him.

What advice would you have for a younger Cynthia on leadership? 

1. Determine your priorities. 
2. Commit to keep your priorities.
3. Don’t work so much and make time for what is really important—you can’t get time back.

We are in a leadership series. As a woman in leadership, share some strategies or tools that help you to be an effective leader.

1. Be real/authentic. 
2. Stay true to who you are, what you believe, and what you stand for. 
3. Seek feedback and always listen and learn. 
4. Adapt and adjust. 
5. Anticipate and be self-aware. 
6. Listen to your gut/Holy Spirit/intuition.

LINKS
Lifeway Research
Lifeway Women Events
Family Life Blended 

RECOMMENDED: Listen to our conversation with Ashlyn Portero about working with men in ministry.

MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.

Hosted by Andrea Lennon and Elizabeth Hyndman.

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We’re kicking off the new year with a leadership miniseries! Over the next few weeks, you’ll hear from leaders about women in leadership working with mostly men, advice they would give to their younger selves, strategies and tools for leading well, and more.

Becky Loyd, Vice President, Go-to-Market Strategy and Women's Leadership Development at Lifeway, joins us to talk about her leadership journey at Lifeway, where she has served since 2001. She shares advice for women who find themselves surrounded by men in a professional or ministry environment, as well as how her singleness has provided opportunities and challenges for leadership growth.

LINKS: 
Lifeway Women
My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers
Kristen Lowry's MARKED Podcast Episode

RECOMMENDED: Listen to Becky's 2022 MARKED Podcast episode.

MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.

Hosted by Andrea Lennon and Elizabeth Hyndman.

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We’re kicking off the new year with a leadership miniseries! Over the next few weeks, you’ll hear from leaders about women in leadership working with mostly men, advice they would give to their younger selves, strategies and tools for leading well, and more.

In this conversation with Jennifer Rothschild, we dive deeper in to the subject of heaven. Jennifer shares more about her new Bible study on heaven, and the meaning behind the subtitle: "When Faith Becomes Sight." Plus, hear her tips for leaders on studying sensitive topics with your small group, as well as the advice she would give to younger Jennifer.

LINKS
Resources from Jennifer Rothschild
Heaven Bible Study
Heaven Bible Study Leader Guide
Surprised by Joy Book by C. S. Lewis

RECOMMENDED: Listen to Jennifer’s episode with her editor, Mike Wakefield. 

MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.

Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman and Andrea Lennon.

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We’re kicking off the new year with a leadership miniseries! Over the next few weeks, you’ll hear from leaders about women in leadership working with mostly men, advice they would give to their younger selves, strategies and tools for leading well, and more. 

This episode, get to know our new Women’s Ministry Specialist, Alicia Wong, and Director of Lifeway Women, Andrea Lennon, in this fun conversation recorded live at Lifeway Women’s Leadership Forum. Plus, we’re excited to announce we officially have a new cohost for the podcast!

LINKS
Lifeway Women’s Leadership Forum
You Lead
Full Video on YouTube

PHOTOS
Alicia:
1. Bad hair day
2. Childhood
3. Something personal
4. Important location
5. Ministry and passion

Andrea:
1. Bad hair day
2. Childhood
3. Something personal
4. Important location
5. Ministry and passion

Elizabeth:
1. Bad hair day
2. Childhood

MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.

Join us for the free Esther online Bible study with Kelly Minter at lifewaywomen.com/estherobs.

To help explain how Christmas answers the pressing questions of human hearts, we're taking a closer look at Hebrews chapter 2 with Christy Thornton. In this episode, listen to Christy and Elizabeth discuss how the Christmas story gives God’s resounding “You matter to me!” You matter so much that the Son of God became human because you are human.

This will be our last episode of 2024 while we take our Christmas break! We'll see you in the new year on January 6. 

LINKS:
Summit Church
Lifeway Women Blog
“The Theology of the Christmas Story” article
Hebrews 2

RECOMMENDED: Listen to more theological discussions with Christy in this episode from our Lifeway Women Academy miniseries.

MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.

Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman and Christy Thornton.

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At Lifeway Women's Leadership Forum, we gathered questions on the spot from women's ministry leaders who were attending the event and then had specialists at Lifeway help answer them! Have you ever wondered how you can best lead a multigenerational women's ministry? Or maybe what God has in store for you in ministry after retirement? How about the best way to pair people together in a mentoring ministry? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this fun episode!

LINKS
Lifeway Women’s Leadership Forum
Lifeway Women Blog
The Glass House Podcast
Let It Shine Podcast
His Glory, Her Good Podcast
Chris Adams' MARKED episode
Buzzsprout Podcast Hosting
Lifeway Women Academy
Lifeway Women Bible Studies 

RECOMMENDED: Check out this special crossover episode with Let It Shine about "Tending the Temple vs. Body Positivity with Whitney Capps."

MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.

Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman and Andrea Lennon.

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Join us for the free Esther online Bible study with Kelly Minter at lifewaywomen.com/estherobs.

A lot of women have a heart for orphan care, but it can be difficult to know how to tangibly help, especially with orphans in other countries. In this episode, Kristen Lowry joins us from Kenya to share practical ways we can help care for orphans we may never meet. Hear tips on how your women's ministry can involve orphan care into your ministry at the local church level, as well as how we can pray for missionaries and their families.

LINKS
Faith to Action
Send Relief
Lifeway Women Blog
Send Relief Mission Trips
Reach out to Kristen at: [email protected]

RECOMMENDED: Listen to this episode with Ray and Jani Ortlund on leaving a spiritual legacy for your family.

MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.

Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman and Ashley Veneman.

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A lot of Christmas devotionals use "celebrate" language, and indeed, we should celebrate all that Christmas means! But singer-songwriter Caroline Cobb is on the podcast today to emphasize the concept of longing—and how we should focus on it just as much as celebration during the Advent season. 

LINKS
Tell That Story song by Caroline Cobb
Advent for Exiles
Joy to the World Advent Bible study

RECOMMENDED: Listen to this special Advent episode with Jennifer Rothschild and Ellie Holcomb. 

MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.

Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman.

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Join us for the free Esther online Bible study with Kelly Minter at lifewaywomen.com/estherobs.