To kick off Season 12, Priscilla Shirer is here to discuss what the Bible says about obedience. You'll hear how obedience is a reflection of love for Christ, emphasizing that true worship is intrinsically linked to obedience. She shares personal stories of her journey with obedience, highlighting the challenges of self-denial, and the importance of community support. Priscilla also addresses the role of fear in disobedience and the necessity of trusting God through life's uncertainties. ...

Get ready! Season 12 of Marked launches next Monday, January 5, 2026, and it’s all about being Transformed by Truth. This season Angie Elkins and Andrea Lennon are opening God’s Word to explore the everyday questions women are asking and inviting you into conversations that lead to deeper faith and clarity. 🎧 Don’t miss it. New episodes start January 5 and kick off with a conversation with Priscilla Shirer!

We're here with Jen Wilkin, Courtney Doctor, Elizabeth Woodson, and Andrea Lennon to dive into all things women’s ministry in this special Q&A. They chat about Bible study tips, using AI wisely, how to be discerning, and leaning on community for support. Packed with laughs, encouragement, and practical advice, this conversation is full of inspiration for anyone leading, teaching, or wanting to grow in her faith. LINKS Lifeway Women Academy: Prepare, Teach, and Lead course Bestcommen...

Angie and Alicia talk with Tara Dew about soul care—intentionally staying close to Jesus in the middle of real life. Tara shares how abiding in Christ shapes our pace, our peace, and our ability to love the women we serve. Drawing from John 15, she explains how God’s pruning can actually strengthen us, helping us bear fruit that lasts even in busy or difficult seasons. This conversation offers practical, grace-filled encouragement for you if you are feeling stretched thin and need a gentle re...

Donna Gaines joins us to share her wisdom and what she believes are the five essential traits of a leader. She talks about leading with humility, faithfulness, and a heart fully surrendered to Jesus. Donna also offers practical wisdom on resisting comparison, choosing not to be offended, and becoming women who speak life and build others up. She closes with a powerful reminder from 1 Thessalonians 5 to rejoice, pray continually, and give thanks, even in difficult seasons. This conversation is...

In this episode, we sit down with Marian Jordan Ellis to talk about the importance of community in women’s ministry. Marian shares why leaders can’t thrive in isolation, how discipleship strengthens the church, and the practices that help women connect beyond surface level. She also reflects on what it looks like to lead while still needing genuine friendship. We touch on seasons of loneliness, navigating resistance with grace, and overcoming comparison in leadership. It’s a hope-filled conve...

Angie and Alicia sit down with author and prayer leader Leighann McCoy to talk about what it really looks like to weave prayer into your life and ministry. Leighann has walked with the Lord through both joys and deep challenges, and she brings a warm, grounded perspective that helps make prayer feel accessible. If you’ve ever struggled to know where to start or how to help the women you lead grow in this area, you’ll find this encouragement and practical wisdom so helpful. LINKS: Leighann McC...

Today our conversation is with Amy-Jo Girardier to talk about discipling Gen Z and Gen Alpha in a rapidly changing world. Amy-Jo brings both encouragement and practical wisdom as she shares what she’s seeing in young women today and how the church can step toward them with intentionality, truth, and hope. LINKS: "What I Wish You Knew About My Generation" Lifeway Women Blog series Authentic Love Bible Study James Bible Study The Cost of Discipleship My Utmost for His Highest McCrindle research...

Kelly King and Tina Boesch share how incorporating missions—both locally and globally—can help women live out their faith. From practical ways to serve through prayer and giving, to powerful stories of God’s provision around the world, this episode reminds us that missions isn’t just one part of ministry—it’s part of our spiritual DNA. LINKS Ministry to Women Alive Catherine Renfro's episode Prayer resources Send Relief WMU: WorldCrafts Being Elisabeth Elliot Becoming Elisabeth Ellio...

What does leadership look like for women in ministry today? Hosts Angie Elkins and Alicia Wong talk with Jen Wilkin about discipleship, theology, and what it means for men and women to serve alongside each other in the family of God. Jen shares insight on how growing in biblical literacy shapes our leadership, how to navigate ministry opportunities wisely, and how we can age well while serving faithfully. This conversation will encourage any woman who wants to lead well, stay grounded i...

In this episode, we dive into the heart of community in women’s ministry with Emily Dean. From the biblical foundation of fellowship to practical ways to create connections, we explore why community is essential, how vulnerability fosters deeper relationships, and creative strategies to help women engage meaningfully in your ministry. Whether it’s mentoring, icebreakers, or intentional small group gatherings, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you connect, grow, and suppo...

Catherine Renfro, national director of women’s evangelism at the North American Mission Board, shares how evangelism became a passion in her life and reminds us that sharing our faith doesn’t have to be complicated: it’s one person sharing good news with another. We discuss why evangelism and discipleship go hand in hand, how to overcome fear when sharing your faith, and practical ways to weave evangelism naturally into women’s ministry gatherings. From dinner conversations and neighbor...

Angie and Alicia are joined by Kandi Gallaty, author, pastor’s wife, and passionate disciple-maker at Long Hollow Church. She shares how her own walk with God led her to invest in discipling women. They talk about what discipleship looks like—how to engage with the Bible instead of just reading it, why prayer and Scripture memory are essential disciplines, and how small groups can transform both individuals and the church. LINKS FOR FURTHER LEARNING: The Practice of Prayer Disciple Her ...

Welcome to Season 11 of Marked! We’re kicking off a brand new season with a fresh focus: Grounded and Growing. Last season, we explored the Essentials of the Faith. This season, we’re moving into the practicals—the everyday ministry moments where theology meets life. Whether you serve in women’s ministry or simply lead faithfully in your home or community, these conversations are for you. Angie Elkins is joined by Alicia Wong, women’s ministry specialist at Lifeway, stepping in as this season...

It's time to celebrate! We've laughed, learned, and leaned into God's Word together for TEN years, so we are coming to you with this special episode to talk about the importance of marking milestones. You'll hear from all of our cohosts over the past decade, and Mary Margaret West is back to cohost this special episode! We'll talk through how milestones help tell the story of God's faithfulness in Joshua 3-4 and share some practical ways for you to mark milestones in your life and women's min...

Thank you for following along with us as we explored the essentials of the faith this season! For the Season 10 finale, we asked listeners what their biggest theology questions are. Andrea Lennon and Alicia Wong joined us to tackle these thought-provoking questions, including: Why does God allow Christian families to have infertility and miscarriages? What are some common theological misunderstandings that you see among Christian women today? What did Jesus accomplish in His resurrection that...

Bible teacher and author Jennifer Rothschild joins us to talk about what Scripture really says about heaven. Most of us have a picture in our minds—clouds, angels, maybe even a mansion—but Jennifer helps unpack what the Bible teaches and how our understanding of heaven should shape the way we live today. LINKS FOR FURTHER LEARNING: Heaven Bible Study 4:13 Podcast Mere ChristianiTea More resources from Jennifer Rothschild Angels Bible Study Come Home Bible Study The Great Divorce book What W...

In this thought-provoking episode, Angie and Elizabeth are joined by their friend and Bible teacher Whitney Capps to have a conversation about what the Bible says concerning the End Times. While Revelation often takes center stage in these discussions, Whitney helps uncover how the entire Bible, including the words of Jesus, speaks into the last days in rich and meaningful ways. LINKS FOR FURTHER LEARNING: We Over Me Bible Study More Resources from Whitney Capps Revelation Bible Study New Tes...

In this episode, we’re focusing on the church and how she shapes our life together as believers. Alicia Wong joins us for a thoughtful and honest conversation about what it means to belong to the body of Christ. We talk about everything from church traditions we grew up with to walking through church hurt. Alicia shares why the church is essential to the Christian life and how we can grow in our love for it, even when it's imperfect. LINKS FOR FURTHER LEARNING: What We Believe: Th...

We continue our Essentials of the Faith series with a powerful conversation on the Holy Spirit. Author and Bible teacher Jeannie Cunnion joins us to talk about who the Holy Spirit is, why we sometimes misunderstand or ignore Him, and how essential He is to the Christian life. Jeannie shares personal stories, scriptural insights, and encouragement for those who feel unsure or hesitant when it comes to the Spirit’s role. We talk about Pentecost, the Trinity, the fruit of the Spirit, and what it...