Why Did Jesus Have to Die? with Yannick Christos-Wahab

In this episode, Hunter talks with Natalie Brand about how we were made to worship God. They talk about what a grace it is that our self-revealing, Triune God has chosen to reveal himself to his people, and they remind listeners of the beauty and importance of good theology. We pray that this episode encourages you to strive for theological soundness so that you might more fully love, worship, and enjoy God. FULL SHOW NOTES SERIES RESOURCES SPONSOR RESOURCES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Do you consider yourself a theologian? Why or why not? How, specifically, has your knowledge of God increased your love and worship of God? How have you seen your personal worship and love of God impact others in the church? Or how have you been personally impacted by someone else’s love and worship of God? What might it look like for you to enjoy God through your study of theology? How might you strive to live that out through daily worship? What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode? FOR MORE Give to Journeywomen Ministries  Listen on Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Leave a rating & review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned.  On the Journeywomen podcast, we’ll come alongside you in the seasons and challenges of life to move you to know and love God and his Word, to find your hope in the gospel, and to invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.

In this conversation, Hunter is chatting with Amy DiMarcangelo about evangelism. They talk about what the gospel actually is, why it is good news, and what it is that compels us to share this good news with an unbelieving world. Amy offers encouragement to those who might feel hesitant or unequipped to evangelize, and she reminds us how beautiful it is to play a part in bringing brothers and sisters into the family of God. We pray this episode encourages you to share the good news with those around you!  FULL SHOW NOTES SERIES RESOURCES SPONSOR RESOURCES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS How does viewing evangelism as our part in God's grand story of redemption compel you to live out that calling more fully? How would you articulate the gospel to someone who had never heard it before? Speak it out loud or write it down. What comes more naturally to you—obeying the Great Commandment or the Great Commission? Why do you think that is? Is there someone in your life who you might consider sharing the gospel with? Pray for an opportunity or make a plan to speak to them this week. If there is not someone like this in your life, take a few minutes to pray that God might bring you that person even this week. What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this episode? FOR MORE Give to Journeywomen Ministries  Listen on Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Leave a rating & review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned.  On the Journeywomen podcast, we’ll come alongside you in the seasons and challenges of life to move you to know and love God and his Word, to find your hope in the gospel, and to invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.

In this episode, Hunter talks with Courtney Doctor about the beauty and the mutual edification of discipleship. As they talk, you will hear Courtney’s heart for God’s Word and her passion for knowing it, loving it, being changed by it, and teaching it. We pray this episode encourages you to seek out an older or younger woman with whom you can grow in godliness. FULL SHOW NOTES SERIES RESOURCES SPONSOR RESOURCES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Describe your personal experience of being a disciple of Jesus. Where in Scripture do you see encouragement to disciple or be discipled? Have you ever felt inadequate for the task of discipleship? What specific encouragement did you draw from this conversation? Is there a person (younger or older) who was brought to mind as you listened to the episode? Consider initiating a conversation with them this week about entering into a discipleship relationship. What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this episode? FOR MORE Give to Journeywomen Ministries  Listen on Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Leave a rating & review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned.  On the Journeywomen podcast, we’ll come alongside you in the seasons and challenges of life to move you to know and love God and his Word, to find your hope in the gospel, and to invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.

In this week’s episode, Hunter is chatting with Blair Linne about learning to pray. They talk about what prayer is, remind us of the heart of the God we are praying to, and offer some helpful encouragement for those who are looking to grow in their prayer life. Prayer is, simply put, communicating with God. And we pray that in this episode you will find both rich encouragement and practical helps that will spur you on in your communication with and intimacy with the Father.  FULL SHOW NOTES SERIES RESOURCES SPONSOR RESOURCES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What is your experience with prayer? Has their been a time when prayer became precious to you? What does or might it look like for you to use Scripture as a springboard for prayer? How do you pray with other believers? How has that impacted your prayer life? Is there something you need prayer for right now? Consider sharing your request with someone. Is there something specific you could be praying for somebody else for? Take a moment now to lift these things up before the Lord. What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode? FOR MORE Give to Journeywomen Ministries  Listen on Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Leave a rating & review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned.  On the Journeywomen podcast, we’ll come alongside you in the seasons and challenges of life to move you to know and love God and his Word, to find your hope in the gospel, and to invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.

In this episode, Hunter chats with Megan Hill about how to love and serve your local church. We talk a lot about the local church here at Journeywomen, and this conversation provides an even deeper dive into our heart for the church. Megan shares about the importance of the church in our personal sanctification, as well as in our evangelism and our witness to the watching world. We pray that this episode encourages you to invest deeply in your own local church, and that it reminds you of the beauty of God’s church. FULL SHOW NOTES SERIES RESOURCES SPONSOR RESOURCES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What is your experience with church? If you’re discussing these questions with a group, share if you’re comfortable. If you’re personally processing these questions, journal your answer. How have you seen the love and unity of a church body be a witness to the world?  How have you experienced your local church producing Christlikeness in you?  How has the gospel united you with brothers and sisters with whom you otherwise have nothing in common? Describe the importance of corporate worship in your life. What might you do or implement in light of this week’s episode? FOR MORE Give to Journeywomen Ministries  Listen on Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Leave a rating & review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned.  On the Journeywomen podcast, we’ll come alongside you in the seasons and challenges of life to move you to know and love God and his Word, to find your hope in the gospel, and to invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.

In this episode, Hunter chats with Glenna Marshall about the practice of Scripture memory and meditation. This is a topic they are both deeply passionate about, which makes it such a fun episode to listen to! They chat about the “why” of Scripture memory as well as some very practical “how”s for burying Scripture in your mind. We pray that as you listen, you will be encouraged to hide God’s Word in your heart! FULL SHOW NOTES SERIES RESOURCES SPONSOR RESOURCES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS How has God used Scripture memory and meditation in your life? How does Scripture memorization and meditation fuel your prayers? Is there a friend or fellow church member to whom you might reach out to begin memorizing Scripture together? Is there a passage of Scripture that has been particularly important to you? Consider memorizing that passage this week. What might you do or implement based on this week’s episode? FOR MORE Give to Journeywomen Ministries  Listen on Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Leave a rating & review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned.  On the Journeywomen podcast, we’ll come alongside you in the seasons and challenges of life to move you to know and love God and his Word, to find your hope in the gospel, and to invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.

In this week’s episode, Hunter is chatting with Colleen McFadden about studying the Bible. Colleen is an incredible Bible teacher, and she is sharing some simple and helpful tips that will help you approach your Bible study with more confidence and excitement. Hunter and Colleen talk about how to read the Old Testament and the New Testament, how to see Christ throughout Scripture, how to understand context and cross-references, and—most importantly of all—how to meet God in the pages of his Word. We hope this episode compels you to open up your Bible and dig deeply in order to know God more through it!  Get the Updated Bible Study Guide FULL SHOW NOTES SERIES RESOURCES SPONSOR RESOURCES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS How has the Lord used Bible study to draw you to himself?  How have you seen the character of God in Scripture? Are there specific passages where it stands out to you?  Where in Scripture do you most clearly see the gospel? Consider memorizing that passage. What prevents you from regularly spending time in God’s Word? What small step might you take this week to pursue the Lord through Scripture? What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode? FOR MORE Give to Journeywomen Ministries  Listen on Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Leave a rating & review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned.  On the Journeywomen podcast, we’ll come alongside you in the seasons and challenges of life to move you to know and love God and his Word, to find your hope in the gospel, and to invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.

In this episode, Hunter is chatting with Elizabeth Woodson about the basics of the gospel and its application to everyday life. They explore the key elements of the gospel, including God's creation of man, humanity's fall into sin, Jesus' redemption, and the promised hope of consummation. This conversation is full of rich insights about the goodness of the gospel and what it means to love God and live out the gospel in all seasons of life. We hope it encourages you to more fully understand the gospel narrative of Scripture, to apply those truths to your own life, and to embrace the conviction, comfort, and transformed identity that that the gospel brings! FULL SHOW NOTES SERIES RESOURCES SPONSOR RESOURCES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS When do you remember hearing the gospel for the first time?  How would you describe the gospel to someone who had never heard it before? How does the message of the gospel bring both conviction and hope? How do you apply the gospel to various hardships in your life? How do you "preach the gospel" to yourself?  How does seeing the gospel as the climax of Scripture change the way you read your Bible? FOR MORE Give to Journeywomen Ministries  Listen on Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Leave a rating & review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned.  On the Journeywomen podcast, we’ll come alongside you in the seasons and challenges of life to move you to know and love God and his Word, to find your hope in the gospel, and to invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.

Today we’re talking with Hunter’s pastor, Trey Richardson, about journeying as chosen exiles toward our heavenly home. Trey is married to one of Hunter’s lifelong best friends, Kristen, and together they have three kids. You can find out more about Ozark Baptist church at OzarkBaptist.church. This conversation with Trey brings our Rest for the Weary series to an end! We pray it’s encouraged you to work from the rest Christ achieved for us as you go about the work God has given you within the four walls of your own home, in your work outside the home, and in your local church. FULL SHOW NOTES REST FOR THE WEARY SERIES RESOURCES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS In what ways have you been tempted to create and achieve your own identity? To what have you looked to find your identity? How does trusting Christ for your identity bring you comfort?  What passages of God’s Word have sustained you, given you life, or offered direction for you in the journey ahead? Consider memorizing one of these passages. How (specifically) has your local church helped you to faithfully persevere as you journey together towards your heavenly home? What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode? FOR MORE Support Journeywomen Ministries: Give Podcast Sponsors Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Leave a rating & review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned.  On the Journeywomen podcast we’ll come alongside you in the seasons and challenges of life to move you to know and love God and his Word, to find your hope in the gospel, and to invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.

Today we’re chatting with Ruth Chou Simons about how the character of God meets us in our weariness and brings us true and lasting rest. If you don’t know her, Ruth Chou Simons is a Wall Street Journal bestselling and award-winning author of several books, including GraceLaced; Beholding and Becoming; and When Strivings Cease. Today we’ll be discussing her brand new book, Pilgrim: 25 Ways God’s Character Leads Us Onward. As you’ll hear, Ruth is an artist, entrepreneur, and speaker, using each of these platforms to spiritually sow the word of God into people’s hearts. FULL SHOW NOTES SERIES RESOURCES SPONSOR RESOURCES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS How does resting in the character of God infuse courage in you as you face difficulties and hardships? What are some Scriptures that you cling to to remind yourself of God's character when you feel alone, abandoned, or weary? Consider memorizing one of those passages this week. How does God's mercy, grace, and love enable you to move forward, especially when you feel like you've failed? How does the hope of heaven and the truth of the gospel help you to persevere through difficulty? What might you do or implement in light of what you learned in this week’s episode? FOR MORE Give to Journeywomen Ministries  Listen on Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Leave a rating & review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned.  On the Journeywomen podcast we’ll come alongside you in the seasons and challenges of life to move you to know and love God and his Word, to find your hope in the gospel, and to invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.