Show Notes:   In this episode, Keri Folmar shares about how women can thrive in the local church. Keri reminds us that the Church is a family where women find brothers, sisters, mothers, and daughters in Christ. She shares the story of how her life changed when she chose to center her life around the Church and she gives encouragement to women who have been hurt or confused by the Church. We hope this episode encourages you to commit and engage with a local Church near you because the Church is where you’ll find your spiritual family!   The opinions of guests on the Daily Grace podcast do not represent the opinions of The Daily Grace Co., and we do not necessarily endorse the resources that they recommend or mention on the show. We believe it is valuable to hear from a variety of guests, even if we do not agree in all areas. As always, the statements made by hosts and guests on the show should be tested against God’s Word, the only authority on truth.   Sign up for the Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.”   Time Stamps: 2:02 - About Keri 6:36 - Keri's story of church 8:52 - What does the Bible say about women and church? 11:54 - What prevents women from feeling like they are a part of the family of God 13:40 - How women can thrive in the local church 16:58 - How women can find their place in the local church 19:52 - Encouragement for women who have bene hurt by the church 23:40 - One step women can take today to start thriving in the local church 25:00 - What the gospel has changed for Keri   Resources mentioned in this episode:  CrossCon How Women Can Thrive in the Local Church Book Priscilla Talk Podcast The Good Portion Book Series   Connect with Keri: Website Instagram   Connect with us: Subscribe to Daily Grace: on iOS, go to our Apple podcast page and click subscribe.  On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app.  If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!   We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an Apple podcast review to help spread the word about Daily Grace!  We want to invite more women into our conversations!   Download The Daily Grace app: for iOS, click here to download.  On Android, click here to download. Visit The Daily Grace Co. for beautiful products for the whole family that will equip you on your journey to knowing and loving God more.  Subscribe to The Daily Grace Newsletter and receive free Bible study resources in your inbox.  Like The Daily Grace Co. on Facebook. Follow @dailygracepodcast on Instagram for exclusive podcast content and @thedailygraceco for all things The Daily Grace Co. Engage with our Facebook community, “The Daily Grace Co. Community”.  Read The Daily Grace blog for encouragement throughout the week that is steeped in biblical truths.