What does it actually mean to be called to ministry as a woman? Madi and Mary get honest about what they saw growing up in the church and how their understanding has completely shifted since then.

Timestamps:00:00 - Welcome to Episode 104:05 - What we saw growing up about women in ministry10:45 - How our view has expanded15:30 - What does "calling" actually mean?30:00 - Why we're telling stories35:45 - Local church girls: What it means45:20 - Faithful over exceptional59:00 - Final Lap: Belly flops, Snack choices & what we're reading1:03:15 - Closing scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31Resources Mentioned:

• "The Unhurried Pastor" by Brian Croft and Ronnie Martin
• "Parenting" by Paul David Tripp
• 30 Minutes with the Perrys
• Kings Kaleidoscope - "Asaph's Arrow II"
• Worship Initative - "Psalms from the Well, Vol. 2"
• Drew & Ellie Holcomb - "Memory Banks"

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Welcome to the Swim Meet Podcast! Mary Russell & Madi Wuebben host a new podcast sharing real stories of their real friends who've navigated the deep waters of the local church.00:00 Introduction to Swim Meet Podcast01:37 The Vision Behind Swim Meet05:30 Navigating Ministry10:37 Call to Ministry Stories14:18 Reading & Snacks?? 15:14 What's Coming Soon