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The Marked Podcast is for women marked by a love for God, His Word and His people. Hosts Angie Elkins and Andrea Lennon join with guests from all walks of life to engage in thoughtful conversations on theology, spiritual formation, practical ministry, and more. Each episode invites you to grow in grace and truth through engaging stories, biblical insight, and honest reflections. Whether you're leading in ministry or simply hungry to grow, you’ll find encouragement and practical tools for where you are.
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To wrap up Season 12, we sat down with Chris Adams and Dr. Kelly D. King live at Lifeway Women's Leadership Forum to reflect on the rich legacy of women’s ministry and what it means to lead into the future with wisdom and faith. Drawing from decades of experience, they share how God has faithfully worked through past generations, why remembering that “this ministry is not ours—it’s the Lord’s” changes everything, and how today’s leaders can stay grounded in Scripture while adapting to what’s ...
Today we're sitting down with Bible teacher Lisa Whittle to talk about what Scripture really says about our bodies. In a culture obsessed with body image, health trends, and comparison, Lisa shares the concept of “whole body theology." Through honest stories about food, shame, comparison, and healing, the conversation explores how many women have lived disconnected from a biblical understanding of their bodies—and how grounding our view of the body in Scripture can lead to freedom from consum...
Tara Dew is with us this week to discuss what the Bible says about contentment and why it’s often so difficult to experience. Looking at passages like Philippians 4:11–13, we explore how comparison, cultural expectations, and misunderstanding what it means to be “blessed” can fuel discontentment. Looking to the true source of peace—Christ—we remember we already have everything we truly need. LINKS Overflowing Joy Overflowing Peace New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Thrive Mi...
Tracing the story of Scripture from Genesis to Revelation, Jen Oshman shows how women are intentionally created in God’s image and called to meaningful partnership in His mission. We discuss the goodness of creation, the impact of the fall, the surprising care for women in the Old Testament law, the countercultural way Jesus welcomed and commissioned women, and the hope of Revelation where every wrong will be made right. This conversation encourages women not to fear hard passages, but to pur...
Lysa TerKeurst and Dr. Joel Muddamalle talk about what it means to trust God when life doesn’t go as planned. Through biblical teaching and personal stories—including Lysa’s own journey through the painful end of her marriage—they explore how broken trust, loss, and uncertainty can shake our confidence, but also how God consistently proves Himself faithful. They discuss practical ways to keep trusting Him by staying rooted in His Word, following the Spirit’s leading, and surrounding ourselves...
Scarlet Hiltibidal joins Angie and Andrea for an honest conversation about shame—how it sneaks in through striving, guilt, and the pressure to be “enough.” Looking at Scripture and sharing personal stories, they talk about the difference between conviction that leads to freedom and shame that keeps us stuck. Scarlett reminds us that in Christ there is no condemnation, and that as we fix our eyes on Jesus—not ourselves—we can walk in real joy and peace. LINKS Ashamed Bible Study More Resources...
Today, Angie and Andrea are talking with Eunice Chung about what the Bible says about belonging. Together, they share personal stories of times they have felt like outsiders and consider how vulnerability, service, and gospel-centered unity shape meaningful community. Learn more about how we can find belonging with others who are different from us, how to take a biblical step toward belonging, and more. LINKS: Lifeway Women Academy “How Beauty Forms Us and Stirs the Christian Imaginatio...
Angie Elkins and Andrea Lennon are joined by author and Bible teacher Courtney Reissig for a thoughtful conversation on what the Bible really says about forgiveness. Courtney unpacks why forgiveness is rooted in the gospel, how it differs from excusing sin or avoiding consequences, and why trusting God with justice is often central to the healing process. Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, they explore forgiveness as a journey—one that releases bitterness, honors boundaries, and ...
Caroline Saunders joins us to explore what the Bible says about balance. Instead of offering a formula, Caroline reframes balance as a Spirit-led practice rooted in worship, where we honor our God-given limits while trusting a limitless God. Drawing from Psalms, Mary and Martha, Proverbs 31, and the life of Jesus, the conversation addresses overwhelm, changing seasons, work and rest, giving healthy no’s, and recognizing the warning signs of imbalance like bitterness and exhaustion. LINKS Come...
Nicole Zasowski joins us for a thoughtful conversation about cynicism, hope, and the vulnerability of joy. Drawing from Scripture, neuroscience, and her own story of infertility and loss, Nicole helps us name how cynicism becomes a form of self-protection, and how God invites us to something better. This conversation encourages us to wrestle honestly with God, renew our minds, and practice gratitude and savoring as pathways to lasting hope and joy in Christ. LINKS Daring Joy Bible Study What ...
Ellie Holcomb joins us for a hope-filled conversation about grief, brokenness, and where God meets us in hard seasons. She shares from her own story, reflects on how Scripture makes space for sorrow, and reminds us that lament, tears, and even wrestling with God are part of a real, honest faith. This conversation is a gentle reminder that God is present in every part of the story and hope can still find you. LINKS: Red Sea Road Canyon Far Country Fighting Words W...
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! Learn more at lifeway.com/bodyandsoul. Learn more about the CSB Women's Study...
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...
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