The Karen Kingsbury Show | The Day I Broke the Bible

Welcome to Session Three of our summer Bible study on the MARKED Podcast! We're studying Encountering God, and we're so excited to join Kelly Minter as she unpacks the biblical foundation for sacred habits along with approachable ways to practice disciplines like prayer, study, worship, rest, simplicity, generosity, celebration, and many more. Each week, we'll release the next teaching session, and we'll leave the audio up for all seven sessions through August 5.Prayer is the focus of the Session 3 video. Kelly walks us through some of Jesus's teaching on prayer to point out that we pray to a personal God who knows our needs and faithfully responds to His children. She reminds us that prayer is not just transactional, but relational.LINKSEncountering God Bible StudyRuth Bible StudyFinding God Faithful Bible StudyLifeway Women LiveLifeway Women's Leadership ForumRECOMMENDEDRead this article from Kelly on the Lifeway Women blog about the goodness of God. MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman.ABOUT KELLY MINTERKelly Minter is an author, speaker, songwriter, and singer. She is passionate about women discovering Jesus Christ through the pages of Scripture. Whether through song, study, or spoken word, Kelly desires to authentically express Christ to the women in a culture where so many are hurting and broken. She is driven to share the healing and strength of Christ through the Bible's truth.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women and Kelly Minter on Instagram. Check out other podcasts in the Lifeway Podcasts Network. We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.Learn more about the Ephesians Bible study at lifeway.com/ephesiansstudy.  Take our survey to enter for a chance to win a Lifeway Women backpack filled with great resources for diving into God's Word.  Learn more about Jen Wilkin's Revelation Bible study at lifeway.com/revelation. 

Welcome to Session Two of our summer Bible study on the MARKED Podcast! We're studying Encountering God, and we're so excited to join Kelly Minter as she unpacks the biblical foundation for sacred habits along with approachable ways to practice disciplines like prayer, study, worship, rest, simplicity, generosity, celebration, and many more. Each week, we'll release the next teaching session, and we'll leave the audio up for all seven sessions through August 5.Kelly focuses her teaching in Session Two on the discipline of Bible study. She digs into 2 Timothy 3 to show how the inspired Word of God is useful to teach, rebuke, correct, and train us so that we will be equipped to carry out the purposes of God.LINKSEncountering God Bible StudyRuth Bible StudyFinding God Faithful Bible StudyLifeway Women LiveLifeway Women's Leadership ForumRECOMMENDEDListen here to hear from Kelly Minter and April Dace, the video producer for Encountering God, about how we can “take away the fear of learning spiritual disciplines to get a taste for a relationship with the living God.”MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman.ABOUT KELLY MINTERKelly Minter is an author, speaker, songwriter, and singer. She is passionate about women discovering Jesus Christ through the pages of Scripture. Whether through song, study, or spoken word, Kelly desires to authentically express Christ to the women in a culture where so many are hurting and broken. She is driven to share the healing and strength of Christ through the Bible's truth.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women and Kelly Minter on Instagram.Check out other podcasts in the Lifeway Podcasts Network. We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.Learn more about the Ephesians Bible study at lifeway.com/ephesiansstudy.  Take our survey to enter for a chance to win a Lifeway Women backpack filled with great resources for diving into God's Word.  Learn more about Jen Wilkin's Revelation Bible study at lifeway.com/revelation. 

Welcome to Session One of our summer Bible study on the MARKED Podcast! We're studying Encountering God, and we're so excited to join Kelly Minter for the next seven weeks as she unpacks the biblical foundation for sacred habits along with approachable ways to practice disciplines like prayer, study, worship, rest, simplicity, generosity, celebration, and many more. Each week, we'll release the next teaching session, and we'll leave the audio up for all seven sessions through August 5.In Session One, Kelly introduces the study on spiritual disciplines and reminds us that these spiritual habits are foundational to our faith and provide fellowship with the living God. She points out that although practicing these disciplines will provide spiritual results, our purpose is not to get results, but to strengthen our relationship with the Father.LINKSEncountering GodMore from KellyPodcast SurveyRECOMMENDEDListen to this episode with Kelly Minter and Jennifer Rothschild about the types of prayers they taught on in When You Pray. MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman.ABOUT KELLY MINTERKelly Minter is an author, speaker, songwriter, and singer. She is passionate about women discovering Jesus Christ through the pages of Scripture. Whether through song, study, or spoken word, Kelly desires to authentically express Christ to the women in a culture where so many are hurting and broken. She is driven to share the healing and strength of Christ through the Bible's truth. CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women and Kelly Minter on Instagram.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.Learn more about the Ephesians Bible study at lifeway.com/ephesiansstudy.  Learn more about Jen Wilkin's Revelation Bible study at lifeway.com/revelation. 

Take a closer look at the book of Ephesians by joining our conversation with Jackie Hill Perry and Melissa Kruger. Jackie and Melissa, along with Jasmine Holmes who was unable to join us, recently released a collaborative Bible study on the book of Ephesians. Hear what they had to say about this challenging book of the Bible and how we can learn to read Ephesians in context and not be intimidated by studying the more difficult passages. LINKSEphesians Bible Study BookUpon Waking bookJude Bible Study BookParenting with Hope bookWith the Perry's podcastLet's Talk podcastRECOMMENDEDJoin us for the Encountering God summer Bible study right here on MARKED! We're releasing an audio teaching session from Encountering God each week starting June 10 and will leave all 7 sessions up through August 5. You can get your Bible study at lifeway.com/encounteringgod or enter to win one here (this giveaway closes June 4, 2024). MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman. CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women on Instagram.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.Learn more about the Ephesians Bible study at lifeway.com/ephesiansstudy.  Take our survey to enter for a chance to win a Lifeway Women backpack filled with great resources for diving into God's Word.  Learn more about Jen Wilkin's Revelation Bible study at lifeway.com/revelation. 

In our last episode of the Come Home series on the MARKED Podcast, Rachel Setliffe joins us from Scotland to share her heart behind her ministry, Restored Home. Birthed out of Rachel's own story, Restored Home seeks to come alongside the church and equip and lead women shattered by betrayal, abandonment, and unwanted divorce toward the God who restores. LINKSTake this fun survey about the MARKED Podcast to enter for a chance to win a Lifeway Women backpack filled with Bible studies and other great resources! You'll enter to receive a copy of the Revelation Bible study, the Ephesians Bible study, the Alive Bible study, the Come Home Bible study, a prayer journal, and more.Come Home Bible Study by Caroline SaundersListen to the first episode, the second episode, the third episode, and the fourth episode of the "Come Home" series.Restored Home MinistryMARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman and Caroline Saunders.RECOMMENDED:Lifeway Women is studying Come Home as our online Bible study starting June 13, 2024! You’ll be able to watch the weekly teaching videos for free through August 8, 2024. All you'll need is a copy of the Bible study book to follow along with the discussion. So join us!CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women on Instagram.Follow We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.Learn more about the Ephesians Bible study at lifeway.com/ephesiansstudy.  Take our survey to enter for a chance to win a Lifeway Women backpack filled with great resources for diving into God's Word.  Learn more about Jen Wilkin's Revelation Bible study at lifeway.com/revelation. 

Caroline Saunder's friends, Megan Morrison and Christin Poley from Story & Soul, are here with us to talk about hosting a women's retreat that is a home away from home. They share how serving together has fostered a sense of home within their friendship and their ministry, and they talk about some practical and spiritual preparations for showing hospitality to women at a retreat.And stay tuned next week for the last episode in our special "Come Home" series on the podcast. You'll hear Elizabeth and Caroline talk with Rachel Setliffe about restoring a broken home. Thanks for listening!LINKSTake this fun survey about the MARKED Podcast to enter for a chance to win a Lifeway Women backpack filled with Bible studies and other great resources! You'll enter to receive a copy of the Ephesians Bible study, the Alive Bible study, the Come Home Bible study, a prayer journal, and more.Come Home Bible Study by Caroline SaundersListen to the first episode, the second episode, and the third episode of the "Come Home" series.Story & Soul retreatMARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman and Caroline Saunders.RECOMMENDED:Lifeway Women is studying Come Home as our online Bible study starting June 13, 2024! You’ll be able to watch the weekly teaching videos for free through August 8, 2024. All you'll need is a copy of the Bible study book to follow along with the discussion. So join us!CONNECT WITH US!We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.Learn more about the Ephesians Bible study at lifeway.com/ephesiansstudy.  Take our survey to enter for a chance to win a Lifeway Women backpack filled with great resources for diving into God's Word.  Learn more about Jen Wilkin's Revelation Bible study at lifeway.com/revelation. 

What might it look like for the modern day woman to “come home” to Christ? In the third episode of our special "Come Home" series with Caroline Saunders, we talked with Titania Paige about coming home from sexual sin, and how we can offer help to women who are struggling with a relentless, habitual sin. She shared her story with us, as well as her heart for other women to bear each other’s burdens and genuinely love others. And stay tuned during the month of May for more episodes on the theme of home in our special "Come Home" series on the podcast. You'll hear Elizabeth and Caroline talk to more special guests about restoring a broken home and hosting a women's retreat that is a home away from home for others. Thanks for listening!LINKSTake this fun survey about the MARKED Podcast to enter for a chance to win a Lifeway Women backpack filled with Bible studies and other great resources!Come Home Bible Study by Caroline SaundersListen to the first episode and the second episode of the "Come Home" series Follow Titania on InstagramCome Home book by Titania Page The Purpose in Purity Podcast MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman and Caroline Saunders.RECOMMENDED:Lifeway Women is studying Come Home as our online Bible study starting June 13, 2024! You’ll be able to watch the weekly teaching videos for free through August 8, 2024. All you'll need is a copy of the Bible study book to follow along with the discussion. So join us!CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women on Instagram.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.Learn more about the Ephesians Bible study at lifeway.com/ephesiansstudy.  Take our survey to enter for a chance to win a Lifeway Women backpack filled with great resources for diving into God's Word.  Learn more about Jen Wilkin's Revelation Bible study at lifeway.com/revelation. 

Do you long to notice and create beauty in your home? In the second episode of our "Come Home" series on MARKED, Megan Morris joins Elizabeth and Caroline to talk about impromptu hospitality, practical things we can do to help others feel at home, how we can navigate times when we're tempted to believe our space isn't "good enough," and more. And stay tuned during the month of May for more episodes on the theme of home in our special "Come Home" series on the podcast. You'll hear Elizabeth and Caroline talk to more special guests about coming home from sexual sin, restoring a broken home, and hosting a women's retreat that is a home away from home for others. Thanks for listening!LINKS:Matthew 10:42Come Home Bible studyFollow Megan on Instagram @magnoliamaycottage.Listen to the first episode in the Come Home series about tracing the theme of home through Scripture. MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman and Caroline Saunders.RECOMMENDED:Lifeway Women is studying Come Home as our online Bible study starting June 13, 2024! You’ll be able to watch the weekly teaching videos for free through August 8, 2024. All you'll need is a copy of the Bible study book to follow along with the discussion. So join us!CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women on Instagram.ABOUT MEGAN MORRISMegan Morris is a Christ follower, wife, and mother of three who seeks to find the beauty and nearness of God in everyday moments. When she’s not homeschooling her girls or preparing to welcome people into her home, she enjoys being in the heart of her kitchen, sharing a cup of coffee with friends, and encouraging women to cultivate homes that reflect the beauty and hospitality of Jesus. You can find her on Instagram at @magnoliamaycottage.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.Learn more about the Ephesians Bible study at lifeway.com/ephesiansstudy.  Take our survey to enter for a chance to win a Lifeway Women backpack filled with great resources for diving into God's Word.  Learn more about Jen Wilkin's Revelation Bible study at lifeway.com/revelation. 

New Lifeway Women Bible study author Caroline Saunders is with us today! You'll be laughing along with her funny stories, and before you know it, you'll quickly start taking notes as she shares words of wisdom about Scripture that she's learned from studying themes in the Bible. She shares with us how she started tracing themes throughout the Bible, and why tracing the theme of home throughout Scripture in 2020 was so impactful for her. You won't want to miss this episode! And starting next week, Caroline will be cohosting with Elizabeth for the month of May in a special series on home. In our "Come Home" series on the podcast, you'll hear us talk to special guests about creating a home that points to Christ, coming home from sexual sin, restoring a broken home, and hosting a women's retreat that is a home away from home for others. Stay tuned!LINKS: Come Home The Story of Home Psalm 90:1 (NLT) Caroline Cobb music MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman.RECOMMENDED:Lifeway Women is studying Come Home as our online Bible study starting June 13, 2024! You’ll be able to watch the weekly teaching videos for free through August 8, 2024. All you'll need is a copy of the Bible study book to follow along with the discussion. So join us!CONNECT WITH US!Follow Caroline and Lifeway Women on Instagram.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.Learn more about the Ephesians Bible study at lifeway.com/ephesiansstudy.  Take our survey to enter for a chance to win a Lifeway Women backpack filled with great resources for diving into God's Word.  Learn more about Jen Wilkin's Revelation Bible study at lifeway.com/revelation. 

On Fridays in April, we're dropping an extra episode to make sure you know about some other Lifeway podcasts that we think you would enjoy. Today, we're sharing episode one of The Karen Kingsbury Show. We think you'll love this storytelling podcast!Karen Kingsbury has told a million stories, but this is the first time she's told HER story!  Out of all of her bestsellers, Karen wants to be remembered for the stories she wrote with the days of her life. On her first ever podcast, Karen hopes and prays throughout these next sixteen episodes you'll see yourself in the stories she shares.In today's show, you'll hear the story of how Karen and her husband Donald met and began dating. It's a crazy love story that involves a shocking twist and a beautiful revelation. It's a story of grace, mercy, and two people who learned to never give up on the people God has put in the story of your life.Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend! Listen to the next episode to hear all about their wedding, choosing a church, and how they learned nothing was impossible with God.Show Links:Philippians 42 Thessalonians 1Hebrews 4:12For tickets and more information about Karen’s movie SOMEONE LIKE YOU, visit SomeoneLikeYou.movie.Click here to view the trailer for SOMEONE LIKE YOU movie.For information about Karen’s books, visit KarenKingsbury.com.To sign up for Karen’s Newsletter, visit KarenKingsbury.com/newsletter.To receive information about an adoption grant, visit KarenKingsbury.com/foundation.Check out Someone Like You, a new film from Karen Kingsbury. You can also watch this episode on YouTube HERE.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.Learn more about the Ephesians Bible study at lifeway.com/ephesiansstudy.  Take our survey to enter for a chance to win a Lifeway Women backpack filled with great resources for diving into God's Word.  Learn more about Jen Wilkin's Revelation Bible study at lifeway.com/revelation.