MARKED | Advent Week 1: Hope Revealed

Kristi McLelland joins us in a special episode that features behind-the-scenes audio captured in Israel during the Luke in the Land Bible study taping. We laugh, cry, and remember together as we listen to audio clips from our time in Israel that range from funny lunch conversations with the team to the memorable Coca-Cola toast Kristi gave when we wrapped filming. Kristi shares how filming in Israel in September of 2023 greatly "marked" her since she has not been able to return to the Land since then.Don't miss this exclusive behind-the-scenes episode about the making of the Luke in the Land Bible study!LINKS:Pre-order Luke in the LandJesus and WomenThe Gospel on the GroundWhen You PrayMARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman and produced by Erin Franklin.RECOMMENDED: Listen to this fun episode featuring Kristi McLelland and Jada Edwards in our special series about prayer. Follow Kristi and Lifeway Women on Instagram!ABOUT KRISTI MCLELLANDKristi McLelland is a speaker, teacher, and college professor. Since completing her Masters of Arts in Christian Education at Dallas Theological Seminary, she has dedicated her life to discipleship, to teaching people how to study the Bible for themselves, and to writing about how God is better than we ever knew by explaining the Bible through a Middle Eastern lens. Her great desire for people to truly experience the love of God birthed a ministry in which she leads biblical study trips to Israel, Turkey, Greece, and Italy.To learn more about the Alive Bible study, visit lifeway.com/alive. To order your copy of The Joy of the Trinity, go to lifeway.com.

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 an episode of His Glory, Her Good, hosted by Amanda Mejias and Corinne Allen, where they talk about fighting shame with special guest "Aunt P."Whether dealing with our own shame or helping teen girls fight shame in their lives, this is a topic that can't be avoided when leading in student ministry. In this episode with Aunt P, they talk about how to know the difference between shame and conviction from the Holy Spirit. Aunt P also shares the danger of not dealing with our own shame, as well as provides tools to help our girls recognize, talk about, and fight shame.Resource Highlight: New Bible Study from Scarlet Hiltibidal — AshamedFor feedback or questions, reach out to them at [email protected] sure to follow them on Instagram @lifewaygirls.To learn more about the Alive Bible study, visit lifeway.com/alive. To order your copy of The Joy of the Trinity, go to lifeway.com.

In Lifeway Women’s newest Bible study, Alive, you’ll walk through the basic, fundamental beliefs of the Christian faith. Blair Linne was one of the writers for the study, and one of the topics she wrote about is being a child of God. This week on MARKED, Elizabeth is joined by Laura Magness as cohost, who was one of the editors for the Alive study. They talked with Blair about our identity in Christ, and she shared what that Father/daughter relationship with God means to her, and how we can be known by God. Thanks for listening!LINKSAlive Bible Study Book Blair’s Instagram (Check out her spoken word!) Devoted Bible Study Book Grateful Bible Study Book Advent Bible Study Book The Gospel of John Bible Study BookMARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman and Laura Magness.RECOMMENDED: Go behind the scenes of what it’s like to work on Lifeway Women Bible studies with content editor Laura Magness.To learn more about the Alive Bible study, visit lifeway.com/alive. To order your copy of The Joy of the Trinity, go to lifeway.com.

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 an episode of Let It Shine with Angie Elkins and Whitney Capps on tending the temple versus body positivity. Body positivity is a social movement that promotes a positive view of all bodies, regardless of the shape, size, weight, and so forth. But we want to take it deeper. Yes, we can accept our bodies the way they are to an extent, but Angie and Whitney are here to talk about the fact that we also have a responsibility to our bodies.  Angie and Whitney have a vulnerable conversation about their own unique journeys, the complexities of our bodies, the messages we tell ourselves about them, and how we function in them as temples of the Holy Spirit.  Go follow Angie and Whitney on Instagram and share your thoughts on body positivity. Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend! You can listen to more episodes of Let It Shine here. SHOW LINKS:  Follow Angie on InstagramLet It Shine with Angie ElkinsFollow Whitney Capps on InstagramTo learn more about the Alive Bible study, visit lifeway.com/alive. To order your copy of The Joy of the Trinity, go to lifeway.com.

Today is a bittersweet episode as we say goodbye to Kelly King as cohost of MARKED. Kelly recently moved to Oklahoma to accept a position as the women’s minister at Quail Springs Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. We will miss her, but we are so excited for her new adventure!To celebrate her time on MARKED, we invited several surprise guests on the podcast to talk about how working with Kelly has "marked" them. We hope this episode models how to celebrate a leader well. LINKS"Conversations We're Still Thinking About" MARKED episodeKelly's Leading Well articles on the Lifeway Women blogLifeway Women Leadership TrainingMARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Kelly King and Elizabeth Hyndman.RECOMMENDED: Listen as we talk with one of our own fearless leaders, Becky Loyd. Becky shares her favorite parts of being a leader, the best advice she received, tough leadership lessons she learned along the way, and wise words for future leaders. To learn more about the Alive Bible study, visit lifeway.com/alive. To order your copy of The Joy of the Trinity, go to lifeway.com.

This week on MARKED, our friend Anne Harrison shares how she offered a summer Bible study through her church's women's ministry that turned into a community-wide summer study. This past summer, over 250 women in her community walked through When You Pray together in their homes. What a picture of unity in a community! Listen in for the full story and for helpful tips on how you can do this, too. SHOW LINKS"How to Plan a Bible Study for Your Community" blog postWhen You Pray Bible StudyLifeway Women Leadership TrainingForumYou Lead WebinarsLifeway Women Academy Practical Ministry CourseJesus and Women Bible StudyThe Gospel on the Ground Bible StudyMARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Kelly King and Elizabeth Hyndman.RECOMMENDED: Listen in to one of our panels from Lifeway Women's Leadership Forum! Kelly King, Becky Loyd, and Anne Harrison discuss the results of the in-depth study Lifeway Research conducted on the state of ministry to women.To learn more about the Alive Bible study, visit lifeway.com/alive. To order your copy of The Joy of the Trinity, go to lifeway.com.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode talk about teen suicide. Some listeners may find certain topics uncomfortable.It's no surprise anxiety is at an all-time high among children. This episode, counselor Julie Lowe shares practical things parents can do to help their anxious children. Julie contributed to a new Lifeway product this year called The Life Counsel Bible by writing on ways to address anxiety in children and suicidal thoughts in teens. She shares signs parents should look for in teens who might have suicidal thoughts, and what parents should do if they notice these behaviors. SHOW LINKSLife Counsel Bible 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Biblical Counseling Resources MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Kelly King and Elizabeth Hyndman.RECOMMENDED: Listen to this episode of MARKED with Scarlet Hiltibidal on living free from shame. To learn more about the Alive Bible study, visit lifeway.com/alive. To order your copy of The Joy of the Trinity, go to lifeway.com.

Dr. Danny Akin, president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, joins us to talk about what inspired him to write his latest book about 10 women who have made an impact on the Kingdom. He also shares his thoughts on why there seems to be more women, especially single women, answering the call to serve as missionaries in difficult places. Thanks for listening!SHOW LINKSSoutheastern Baptist Theological Seminary10 Women Who Changed the World World Missions ClockMARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Kelly King and Elizabeth Hyndman.RECOMMENDED: Listen to this episode of MARKED about trends in women's ministry that Kelly and Elizabeth look forward to during springtime. ABOUT DR. DANNY AKINDr. Akin is married to Charlotte Akin. They have been married since May 27, 1978. They have four sons who all currently serve in the ministry. He has four daughters-in-law and fifteen grandchildren! Dr. Akin currently serves as the president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and is a Professor of Preaching and Theology. Dr. Akin and his wife, Charlotte, have traveled to Sudan, Turkey, Middle East, Kenya, Asia, Central Asia, Thailand, India, and Paraguay serving our students and missionaries and helping share the gospel.Website: danielakin.comTwitter: @DannyAkinFacebook: @drdanielakinInstagram: @danny_akinTo learn more about the Alive Bible study, visit lifeway.com/alive. To order your copy of The Joy of the Trinity, go to lifeway.com.

Melissa Spoelstra is back with us this week to share details about her new Bible study on the Gospel of John! She discusses the Gospel of John's unique aspects and provides a behind-the-scenes look at the writing and filming process of the Bible study. Reflecting on how the Gospel of John has personally marked her, she encourages us all to experience the peace and hope that Jesus offers.SHOW LINKSIsaiah Bible Study The Gospel of John Bible Study MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Kelly King and Elizabeth Hyndman.RECOMMENDED: Check out this excerpt from The Gospel of John Bible study!To learn more about the Alive Bible study, visit lifeway.com/alive. To order your copy of The Joy of the Trinity, go to lifeway.com.

We must make space in our lives to be fruitful. But how do we do that? And what does it mean that we were made to be fruitful? Yahaira Ramos joins us today to talk about her ministry, Fruitful Girl, and how we can live out the fruits of the spirit. SHOW LINKS@fruitfulgirl A Fruitful Life book Risen Apparel MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Kelly King and Elizabeth Hyndman.RECOMMENDED: Listen to this episode of MARKED with Alexandra Hoover on how to have a resilient faith. To learn more about the Alive Bible study, visit lifeway.com/alive. To order your copy of The Joy of the Trinity, go to lifeway.com.