In this episode, Melissa and I continue our discussion about creating safe spaces together as equal learners. Melissa and I discuss skills you can use TODAY to start building trust and depth in your relationships and small groups. Ever feel like your leader is pushing an agenda of what YOU need to learn? Melissa shares about her process of seeking what the Lord wants her to learn personally first, before exploring what to bring out in the group discussion. I can't wait for you to pick up these words of wisdom from Melissa as we wrap up our conversation!

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In this episode Melissa and I discuss ways to create a safe space for women to find their voice and process truth together in real time. We discuss who benefits from facilitator training, and how growing in our skills impacts our confidence and ability to relax, listen, and follow the Holy Spirit.

I love Melissa's gut level honesty as she shares her own preconceptions about who "needs" or benefits from facilitator training. "Once I got a taste of a facilitated group, that made me want to go for as much training as I could get for ME." After experiencing one of our modules, Melissa discovered reasons why women of all ages and stages benefit from Entrust's facilitator training.

Stay tuned for Part 2 of my discussion with Melissa as we talk about basic skills you can implement today as you create spaces of trust and depth around God's Word in your small groups.

For more info on Coaching with Melissa, contact her at: [email protected]

In our small groups, we want each participant to find their voice because each of us brings a unique contribution to the table. It all starts with creating an environment that fosters this. 

How do we acknowledge the vulnerability of joining a small group and put people at ease?

What ways can we open the door for others to share glimpses of who they are and how they see the world?

What are some things we can do to ease the transition from family, traffic, and work to reflecting on Scripture and sharing from deeper places?

You'll want to listen until the end to hear Tom's 3 MVPs for small groups!

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Until next time!

In this podcast Tom and Amber talk about all things small groups: connecting through sharing stories, following Jesus as the truth in multiple scenarios, and creating safe family like spaces that invite and encourage people as they fulfill their mission in Christ. Join us for Part 1 of this fun conversation between old friends.

In this episode we discuss ways Jesus guided a small group of disciples to an intimate knowledge His identity and mission.

What are some ways this provides a foundation for building small groups as we walk alongside one another in faith? 

What are some ways the memories Jesus built with his disciples impacted their understanding of him and their mission?

Enjoy the podcast!

In this episode we discuss metaphors for learning that invite women to find their voice in the dialogue and purpose in God's mission.

In this episode we discuss verbal space and how learning styles engage, transform and give tangible takeaways.

In this podcast, we discuss moving beyond content acquisition to transformation. When adults come together to rehearse the content by summarizing, wrestling with why it matters, and imagining it from different perspectives, we go from learning to life changing. Be sure to pick up your copy of Muriel and Duane Elmer's book, The Learning Cycle for more insights into adult learning!

In this episode we discuss reasons why honoring adults' contribution to the learning process invites them to engage more deeply with the content and each other.