We're spending some time with Jesus' Spicy Grannies; these are the women Matthew included in Jesus' genealogy (scandalous for him to include them), and discovering just how surprising God is!!

This episode is all about Rahab, a prostitute whose people were enemies of Israel.

As we take a deep dive into Genesis 3, we see how Satan charms us to give him access to our lives. And although our disobedience results in consequences far out of our control. God has made a way for us to be redeemed through His Son, Jesus.

If you'd like to participate in the Bible study that goes along with these episodes you can download this week's notes here:

Eve: Charm'd by Forbidden Fruit

During this 6 part series of podcasts, we are going to discover that the world has absolutely nothing that can even begin to compare with what God has for us. By studying the examples of women in the Bible we will learn to recognize the deceptive “charms” that the devil dangles in front of us and then develop spiritual disciplines that will enable us to hold out for God’s best.

My prayer is that we will take action steps that will trigger a change in our cravings. And rather than be driven by the desires of the flesh, we will learn to be satisfied with the wisdom, power, love and plans of God.

Then, as we exchange the counterfeit for what is real…we will add insult to injury as we battle against Satan’s attacks and take the very things that he charm’d us with—and allow God to redeem those things so that they become opportunities for our lives to SHINE for others.

For a listening guide and Bible study companion click here.

In this episode Leighann shares some "behind the scenes" reflections on her (and her husband Tom's) recent transition out of 35 years as senior pastor and wife at Thompson Station Church. Learn about her exciting new ministry adventure at Hope4America.us and hear about Charm'd, the new series coming up on the Leighann McCoy podcast.

Leighann never set out to learn so much about deconstruction but when her own daughter began the tumultuous journey, she was motivated to dig deep in hopes of reconnecting with her. On this episode (that completes our series on deconstruction), Leighann's daughter, Selah Standish share her candid response to Leighann's previous 3 episodes.

Selah and Leighann are starting a new podcast together where they will go much deeper into this conversation. The are calling their new podcast, Love works! HARD!! Stay tuned for the premier of this podcast soon.

The book Leighann mentions in this podcast is The Great Dechurching, Who's leaving, Why are They Going? and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back?

Leighann never set out to learn so much about deconstruction but when her own daughter began the tumultuous journey, she was motivated to dig deep in hopes of reconnecting with her. On this episode (that completes our series on deconstruction), Leighann's daughter, Selah Standish share her candid response to Leighann's previous 3 episodes.

Selah and Leighann are starting a new podcast together where they will go much deeper into this conversation. The are calling their new podcast, Love works! HARD!! Stay tuned for the premier of this podcast soon.

The book Leighann mentions in this podcast is ⁠The Great Dechurching, Who's leaving, Why are They Going? and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back?

In this final episode of the 3-part series where Leighann discusses deconstruction, she shares how loving a person who's deconstructing their faith affects you. This episode is for the parent, friend, sibling, spouse or other person who used to share the Christian faith with someone who is deconstructing their faith.

Just a reminder to tune in next week for the final episode where Kaleigh/Selah and I debrief regarding these 3 episodes. And be watching for the release of our new podcast, "Love works! (HARD)"

In this episode Leighann shares 5 cultural realities that impact deconstruction; then tells you the two reasons people choose to deconstruct their faith; and what we can do in response to them. This episode isn't for the person deconstructing their faith but rather for the person who loves them. This is part 1 of a 3 part series.

We wrap up our conversation with Mikel and Kaleigh in this episode. The girls give pastors and their wives some great advice and encouragement and then they share what they would tell their younger selves and what they want to say to other PKs. We had such a good time recording these episodes that we will probably have some more conversations in the future. ENJOY!

In this episode Mikel and Kaleigh give ministry parents advice on how to create safe space for their children to process and develop their own faith in the messy middle of the ministry home.