Wycliffe Women of the Word Podcast

As an author, editor, and commercial fisherwoman in Alaska, Leslie Leyland Fields has a unique story to tell, but it took the Holy Spirit’s prompting for her to get up the courage to write it. In this episode she talks with Jenn and Beth about the power of sharing your story with others, naming your struggles and fears and telling your truth no matter how messy it is.

Beth’s “Soul Bacon” recommendation:

Music from Christy Nockels including albums ‘Thrill of Hope” (Christmas year-round!) and “Be Held: Lullabies for the Beloved)

To learn more about Leslie, check out her memoir, “Surviving the Island of Grace: Life on the Wild Edge of America” and her newest book, “Your Story Matters: Finding, Writing, and Living the Truth of Your Life” at leslieleylandfields.com

Shameless Plug: “God in Full View” is Wycliffe Bible Translators USA’s interactive travel journal that explores 10 countries around the world. The free PDF features stunning photography, stories about people we’ve met in our travels in Bible translation, cultural recipes, greeting cards and other hidden treasures. Check it out today!

All guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Wycliffe Bible Translators USA. Keep up with Wycliffe Women of the Word through interviews, articles and more at wycliffe.org/women.

Kelly Chesnut, creator of Wycliffe Women of the Word, talks with Jenn and Beth about “keeping it real” — resisting the urge to hide our brokenness from God and from each other —  and all the challenges and rewards that come with vulnerable relationships in the body of Christ.

Lyn Wake is a missionary with Wycliffe Australia in the ministry of Bible translation. She shares her family’s story of loss and grief at the passing of their teenage daughter, Bethany, and how God is teaching her the beauty of being present with others in their suffering.

Jenn and Beth talk with singer, songwriter and author Ellie Holcomb about fighting loneliness by prioritizing community even when we can’t meet face-to-face, the power of being fully known by others (even when it’s messy), and how God shows up in the hard, vulnerable conversations.

Jenn and Beth talk with singer, songwriter and author Laura Story about both the sweetness and the struggle of God shaking up the plans you thought you had for your life. Laura talks about what it looks like to trust God when he doesn’t operate the way we think he should and the significance of community in hard seasons.

Meet hosts Jenn and Beth, and learn about what's in store for Season 1 as they chat with guests about the roles of community and Scripture in our lives.