The Martha + Mary Show

Wendy Pope, author of Jesus Everlasting, reveals the transformation of five women from the Bible who encountered Jesus.

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Today's Guest: Wendy Pope is the founder of Word Up Ministries and the author of Jesus Everlasting.

Today's Sponsor: The Holiday Gift Guide from Ministry to Business.

Theme Music: "Busy Bee" by Cade Popkin

Things We Talk About:

• Listen to Part 1 of our conversation
• Jesus Everlasting book
• Woman at the well in John 4
• Woman caught in adultery in John 8:1-11
• Mary Magdalene in John 20
• Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38-42
• Martha's transformation in John 11

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• Show Hashtag: #marthamaryshow
• Producer: Jeanna Lesausky

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Wendy Pope, author of Jesus Everlasting, encourages us to experience Jesus every day not just once a week.

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Today's Guest: Wendy Pope is the founder of Word Up Ministries and the author of Hidden Potential, Wait and See, and Yes, No, and Maybe and Jesus Everlasting. She lives with her husband, Scott, and their two children in North Carolina.

Today's Sponsor: Made Like Martha: Good News for the Woman Who Gets Things Done by Katie M. Reid

Things We Talk About:

• Isaiah 9:1-7
• Jesus Everlasting by Wendy Pope
• John 11:5
• "Jesus is the Answer" song
• "His Name is Jesus" song Phil Wickham
• "Majesty" song
• Precept Bible Study
• Philippians 2:13
• Women's Retreat
• Romans 12:1-2 (The Message)

Today's Verse: For it is God who is working in you both to will and to work according to his good purpose." -Philippians 2:13

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• Podcast Group on Facebook: Martha and Mary Show Sisterhood
• IG Handles: @leenienhuis @katie_m_reid @wendy_pope
• Show Hashtag: #marthamaryshow
• Producer: Jeanna Lesausky

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Katie and Lee talk about their journey in making healthier choices and the joyful results, like mental clarity.

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Today's Sponsor: Countercultural Parenting: Building Character in a World of Compromise by Lee Nienhuis.

Theme Music: "Busy Bee" by Cade Popkin

Things We Talk About:

• 1 Corinthians 10:31
• Psalm 84:11
• Ezra Bible Study by Carol Tetzlaff
• Time to Testify: Episode 78
• 1 Corinthians 6:19

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• Podcast Group on Facebook: Martha and Mary Show Sisterhood
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• Show Hashtag: #marthamaryshow
• Producer: Jeanna Lesausky

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Tracy Steel, author of A Redesigned Life, assures us that God is their ever-present, caring Designer even when life doesn't go as planned.

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Today's Guest: Tracy Steel is military wife and mother of two enjoys leading Bible studies at her local church and speaking at events nationwide. She is also the author of Images of His Beauty, a 10-week Bible study for young women and A Redesigned Life.

Today's Sponsor: Made Like Martha: Good News for the Woman Who Get Things Done by Katie M. Reid

Theme Music: "Busy Bee" by Cade Popkin

Things We Talk About:

• A Redesigned Life by Tracy Steel
• His Call, Your Coordinates blog series
• 2 Samuel 7
• Bible Gateway
• Blue Letter Bible
• Logos Bible Software
• Psalm 90:2

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• Producer: Jeanna Lesausky

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Abby McDonald, author of Shift, helps us change our focus from the seen to the unseen, from discouragement to hope.

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Today's Guest: Abby McDonald is the author of Shift: Changing Our Focus to See the Presence of God. Her passion is to empower women to grow in faith and hope, even when life is messy. Abby lives with her husband, three children, and mischievous lab pup in western Maryland. Connect with her at www.abbymcdonald.org.

Today's Sponsor: Countercultural Parenting: Building Character in a World of Compromise by Lee Nienhuis

Theme Music: "Busy Bee" by Cade Popkin

Things We Talk About:

• Five Minute Friday
• Meredith Bernard: This Farm Wife
• When Plans Change Episode 109
• Shift book by Abby McDonald
• 2 Corinthians 4:18
• Fledge book by Brenda Yoder
• Earthly win vs. Kingdom win comment, Tabitha Deller
• Telling Your Story with Kate Motaung
• 1 Corinthians 13:12

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• IG Handles: @leenienhuis @katie_m_reid @abbymcd7
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• Producer: Jeanna Lesausky

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Lee and Katie discuss what we can do, and who we can hold onto, when plans change.

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Today's Sponsor: Countercultural Parenting: Building Character in a World of Compromise by Lee Nienhuis

Theme Music: "Busy Bee" by Cade Popkin

Things We Talk About:

• James 4:13-15
• Made Like Martha book
• "Expectations are the breeding ground for resentment."
• Free Parenting Webinar to improve communication with your kids
• Philippians 4:8
• When plans change, God's character has not changed.
• Is this an obstacle or an opportunity?
• Romans 8:28
• God will hold, He does hold.
• Proverbs 16:9
• Hebrews 6:17-20
• Run to the Rock: Episode 84

Connect with Us:

• The Martha + Mary Show webpage
• Podcast Group on Facebook: Martha and Mary Show Sisterhood
• IG Handles: @leenienhuis @katie_m_reid
• Show Hashtag: #marthamaryshow
• Producer: Jeanna Lesausky

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Lee and Katie talk about the importance of being a finisher and practical tips to help you finish well, no matter what task you face.

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Today's Sponsor: Made Like Martha: Good News for the Woman Who Gets Things Done by Katie M. Reid

Theme Music: "Busy Bee" by Cade Popkin

Things We Talk About:

• Kale's Cross Country race
• "We've Only Just Begun" blog post
• The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis
• Philippians 1:6
• Hebrews 12:2
• John 19:28-30
• Hope*Writers Writing Community
• Brave Moms, Brave Kids by Lee Nienhuis
• Countercultural Parenting by Lee Nienhuis

Connect with Us:

• The Martha + Mary Show webpage
• Podcast Group on Facebook: Martha and Mary Show Sisterhood
• IG Handles: @leenienhuis @katie_m_reid
• Show Hashtag: #marthamaryshow
• Producer: Jeanna Lesausky

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Author, Kate Motaung, encourages you to tell your story of God's faithfulness to those around you.

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Today's Guest: Kate Motaung is the author of A Place to Land: A Story of Longing and Belonging and Letters to Grief, and co-author of Influence: Building a Platform that Elevates Jesus (Not Me). She is the host of Five Minute Friday, an online community that encourages and equips Christian writers, and owner of Refine Services, a company that offers writing and editing services.

Today's Sponsor: Bring life to your unique purpose and creative projects with the Inspiration Doula's help and encouragement.

Theme Music: "Busy Bee" by Cade Popkin

Things We Talk About:

• A Place to Land book
• Influence book
• Letters to Grief book
• Five Minute Friday
• Refine Editing Services
• A Very Bavarian Christmas book
• Made Like Martha book
• Psalm 107:2
• Time to Testify Episode 78
• Inspiration Doula
• Revelation 12:11
• Freebie writing prompts
• 31-Day Writing Prompt journal

Connect with Us:

• The Martha + Mary Show webpage
• Podcast Group on Facebook: Martha and Mary Show Sisterhood
• IG Handles: @leenienhuis @katie_m_reid @katemotaung
• Show Hashtag: #marthamaryshow
• Producer: Jeanna Lesausky

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Author, Kate Motaung, encourages you to tell your story of God's faithfulness to those around you.

Disclosure: Affiliate links are used below. If you choose to purchase through the links, we may be compensated at no additional cost to you. See full disclosure policy.

Today's Guest: Kate Motaung is the author of A Place to Land: A Story of Longing and Belonging and Letters to Grief, and co-author of Influence: Building a Platform that Elevates Jesus (Not Me). She is the host of Five Minute Friday, an online community that encourages and equips Christian writers, and owner of Refine Services, a company that offers writing and editing services.

Today's Sponsor: Bring life to your unique purpose and creative projects with the Inspiration Doula's help and encouragement.

Theme Music: "Busy Bee" by Cade Popkin

Things We Talk About:

• A Place to Land book
• Influence book
• Letters to Grief book
• Five Minute Friday
• Refine Editing Services
• A Very Bavarian Christmas book
• Made Like Martha book
• Psalm 107:2
• Time to Testify Episode 78
• Inspiration Doula
• Revelation 12:11
• Freebie writing prompts
• 31-Day Writing Prompt journal

Connect with Us:

• The Martha + Mary Show webpage
• Podcast Group on Facebook: Martha and Mary Show Sisterhood
• IG Handles: @leenienhuis @katie_m_reid @katemotaung
• Show Hashtag: #marthamaryshow
• Producer: Jeanna Lesausky

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Author, Amber Lia, discusses triggers in marriage and ways to strengthen your relationship, in this powerful episode.

Today's Guest: Amber Lia is a work-at-home mom of four boys. She and her husband, Guy, own Storehouse Media Group, a faith and family-friendly TV and Film production company in Los Angeles, CA. A certified independent health coach, Amber offers insight for all things health and wellness for anyone looking to live life to the full!

Theme Music: "Busy Bee" by Cade Popkin

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Show Sponsor: Countercultural Parenting: Building Character in a World of Compromise by Lee Nienhuis

Things We Talk About:

• Triggers book for parents
• Marriage Triggers book
• How to address busy seasons in marriage
• Genesis 2
• What to do when your personalities clash
• 1 Peter 5:8
• What about emotional affairs
• Hope for hurting couples

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• IG Handles: @leenienhuis @katie_m_reid @therealamberlia
• Show Hashtag: #marthamaryshow
• Producer: Jeanna Lesausky

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