The enCourage Women's Podcast

When facing complicated questions, it's easy to gravitate towards googling a commonsense answer.  But gospel friends have the opportunity to share uncommon sense, biblical wisdom that seems upside down in this culture. We enCourage you to invite a friend to coffee or take a walk to discuss some of these questions that listeners sent into the podcast.  You can listen to the rest of the series here: https://women.pcacdm.org/uncommon-sense/   Questions About Intergenerational Friendships ·      In seasons of life where an older woman who has more perspective and experience how can we best use that season to intentionally disciple younger women in the church without coming across as overbearing or out of touch? ·      What are some of the blessings of intergenerational discipleship ·      What are some of the barriers in intergenerational discipleship? ·      How do you cultivate this kind of culture in your church? What are some creative ways you can do this? ·      Have you seen this strengthen the whole church? ·      How do you keep growing instead of becoming stagnant as you get older?

When facing complicated questions, it's easy to gravitate towards googling a commonsense answer.  But gospel friends have the opportunity to share uncommon sense, biblical wisdom that seems upside down in this culture. We enCourage you to invite a friend to coffee or take a walk to discuss some of these questions that listeners sent into the podcast.  You can listen to the rest of the series here: https://women.pcacdm.org/uncommon-sense/   Questions About Friendships Among Women: What do you do when you feel left out or lonely at church? How do you maintain friendships when everyone is busy and in different seasons of life? What do you do when you realize you are the "difficult person" in a relationship? What makes a truly life-giving friendship? Why do women sometimes struggle more with comparison than with outright conflict? How do you build deeper relationships in women's ministry without it becoming cliquish? How do you encourage women who are single, widowed, divorced, or struggling with infertility to feel fully part of the church? How do you build friendships in a new town, church, or stage of life?  

Just because it's trending doesn't make it true. Cliches and platitudes abound, such as "you do you." "God never gives you more than you can handle." "You deserve to be happy!" This season, we will hold up trite sayings alongside truth. And because we are prone to wander and forget, we will give you an enCouraging phone screen saver with a daily reorienting truth to share here: https://women.pcacdm.org/just-because-its-trending/

Just because it's trending doesn't make it true. Cliches and platitudes abound, such as "you do you." "God never gives you more than you can handle." "You deserve to be happy!" This season, we will hold up trite sayings alongside truth. And because we are prone to wander and forget, we will give you an enCouraging phone screen saver with a daily reorienting truth to share here: https://women.pcacdm.org/just-because-its-trending/

Just because it's trending doesn't make it true. Cliches and platitudes abound, such as "you do you." "God never gives you more than you can handle." "You deserve to be happy!" This season, we will hold up trite sayings alongside truth. And because we are prone to wander and forget, we will give you an enCouraging phone screen saver with a daily reorienting truth to share here: https://women.pcacdm.org/just-because-its-trending/

Just because it's trending doesn't make it true. Cliches and platitudes abound, such as "you do you." "God never gives you more than you can handle." "You deserve to be happy!" This season, we will hold up trite sayings alongside truth. And because we are prone to wander and forget, we will give you an enCouraging phone screen saver with a daily reorienting truth to share here: https://women.pcacdm.org/just-because-its-trending/

Just because it's trending doesn't make it true. Cliches and platitudes abound, such as "you do you." "God never gives you more than you can handle." "You deserve to be happy!" This season, we will hold up trite sayings alongside truth. And because we are prone to wander and forget, we will give you an enCouraging phone screen saver with a daily reorienting truth to share here: https://women.pcacdm.org/just-because-its-trending/

Just because it's trending doesn't make it true. Cliches and platitudes abound, such as "you do you." "God never gives you more than you can handle." "You deserve to be happy!" This season, we will hold up trite sayings alongside truth. And because we are prone to wander and forget, we will give you an enCouraging phone screen saver with a daily reorienting truth to share here: https://women.pcacdm.org/just-because-its-trending/

Just because it's trending doesn't make it true. Cliches and platitudes abound, such as "you do you." "God never gives you more than you can handle." "You deserve to be happy!" This season, we will hold up trite sayings alongside truth. And because we are prone to wander and forget, we will give you an enCouraging phone screen saver with a daily reorienting truth to share here: https://women.pcacdm.org/just-because-its-trending/

Just because it's trending doesn't make it true. Cliches and platitudes abound, such as "you do you." "God never gives you more than you can handle." "You deserve to be happy!" This season, we will hold up trite sayings alongside truth. And because we are prone to wander and forget, we will give you an enCouraging phone screen saver with a daily reorienting truth to share here: https://women.pcacdm.org/just-because-its-trending/

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One definition for hospitality is to make space. So, friend, could you scoot over and make space at your table to share a meal, expand your heart to make space for a new relationship, listen instead of talking making space for others to be understood? This season will learn from the host, Jesus Christ, & how He extended the welcome of the Gospel to make space for all kinds of people. To listen to the rest of this series go to Scoot Over or listen to other podcasts on the enCourage Podcast.

One definition for hospitality is to make space. So, friend, could you scoot over and make space at your table to share a meal, expand your heart to make space for a new relationship, listen instead of talking making space for others to be understood? This season will learn from the host, Jesus Christ, & how He extended the welcome of the Gospel to make space for all kinds of people. To listen to the rest of this series go to Scoot Over or listen to other podcasts on the enCourage Podcast.

One definition for hospitality is to make space. So, friend, could you scoot over and make space at your table to share a meal, expand your heart to make space for a new relationship, listen instead of talking making space for others to be understood? This season will learn from the host, Jesus Christ, & how He extended the welcome of the Gospel to make space for all kinds of people. To listen to the rest of this series go to Scoot Over or listen to other podcasts on the enCourage Podcast.

One definition for hospitality is to make space. So, friend, could you scoot over and make space at your table to share a meal, expand your heart to make space for a new relationship, listen instead of talking making space for others to be understood? This season will learn from the host, Jesus Christ, & how He extended the welcome of the Gospel to make space for all kinds of people. To listen to the rest of this series go to Scoot Over or listen to other podcasts on the enCourage Podcast.

One definition for hospitality is to make space. So, friend, could you scoot over and make space at your table to share a meal, expand your heart to make space for a new relationship, listen instead of talking making space for others to be understood? This season will learn from the host, Jesus Christ, & how He extended the welcome of the Gospel to make space for all kinds of people. To listen to the rest of this series go to Scoot Over or listen to other podcasts on the enCourage Podcast.

One definition for hospitality is to make space. So, friend, could you scoot over and make space at your table to share a meal, expand your heart to make space for a new relationship, listen instead of talking making space for others to be understood? This season will learn from the host, Jesus Christ, & how He extended the welcome of the Gospel to make space for all kinds of people. To listen to the rest of this series go to Scoot Over or listen to other podcasts on the enCourage Podcast.

One definition for hospitality is to make space. So, friend, could you scoot over and make space at your table to share a meal, expand your heart to make space for a new relationship, listen instead of talking making space for others to be understood? This season will learn from the host, Jesus Christ, & how He extended the welcome of the Gospel to make space for all kinds of people. To listen to the rest of this series go to Scoot Over or listen to other podcasts on the enCourage Podcast.

One definition for hospitality is to make space. So, friend, could you scoot over and make space at your table to share a meal, expand your heart to make space for a new relationship, listen instead of talking making space for others to be understood? This season will learn from the host, Jesus Christ, & how He extended the welcome of the Gospel to make space for all kinds of people. To listen to the rest of the series or other episodes of the enCourage Podcast visit: https://women.pcacdm.org/scoot-over/  

Ready? 1,2,3! Let's walk this out together…. 1.   One Big Truth from Karen and Susan to find our footing: Antidotes to Control and Anger: Proverbs 19:21 & Proverbs 29:11. 2.     Two resources to keep learning:  ·      enCourage Podcast series about Belonging to Christ- from Heidelberg Catechism question#1 ·      TGC Article: Fighting to Say Yes, When God says No.   3. Three Questions to discuss together:   1.What do you tend to try to control: people or circumstances?   2. How can the elusiveness of control lead to anger in your life?   3. What would it look like for you to surrender your desire to control this week and delight in your sovereign Savior? Spend time in prayer relinquishing the areas of your life that you are seeking to control and trust in His good will for your life.   To listen to the rest of this series go to enCourage Podcast-  https://women.pcacdm.org/stumbling-forward-together/

Ready? 1,2,3! Let's walk this out together…. 1.   One Big Truth from Karen and Susan to find our footing: Antidotes to Laziness: Colossians 3:23-24 & Romans 12:11 2.     Two resources to keep learning:  Leadership Training Workshop on Servant Leadership. Westminster Shorter Catechism- Question #1- What is man's chief end? To glorify and enjoy Him forever. 3.     Three Questions to discuss together:  1.     In what are you tempted to be lazy (physical activity, eating, relationally, spiritual disciplines, etc.)? 2.     Do you agree that laziness starts out feeling good, but ends up feeling empty? 3.     Ask your friends for accountability to work as unto the Lord in a certain area this week. Now pray for one another to ask the Spirit to help you selflessly serve others this week.   To listen to the rest of this series go to enCourage Podcast.  https://women.pcacdm.org/stumbling-forward-together/

Ready? 1,2,3! Let's walk this out together…. 1.   One Big Truth from Karen and Susan to find our footing: Antidotes to Self-righteousness and Judgmentalism:  I Peter 5:6-7 & James 4:10 2.     Two resources to keep learning:  TGC Let's Talk Podcast: Thou Shall Not Judge Book: Flourish: How the Love of Christ Frees Us from Self-focus by Lydia Brownback 3.     Three Questions to discuss together:   Share one or two areas where you might be tempted towards self-righteousness and judgmentalism.   How do you think self-righteousness can become addictive? Marinate in how the Gospel frees us from the drudgery of trying to make ourselves right before God. Praise God in prayer for freedom that is found in our only righteousness being found as we are in Christ. To listen to the rest of this series go to enCourage Podcast.  https://women.pcacdm.org/stumbling-forward-together/

Ready? 1,2,3! Let's walk this out together…. 1.   One Big Truth from Karen and Susan to find our footing: Antidotes to Jealousy:  Read Psalm 16 & 2 Corinthians 9:6-12 2.     Two resources to keep learning:  TGC Article-Generosity in a Time of Hoarding enCourage Blog: Stewardship and God's Abundant Grace 3.     Three Questions to discuss together:  1.      Complete this sentence….if only I have more ____________________. 2.     Share one area of your life where you have felt the "not-enoughness" or scarcity of life. How did it make you feel? 3.     What is one thing you can share with another person in your life this week? Offer a prayer of repentance for the areas of your life where you want more "things" rather than more of God's presence in your life.   To listen to the rest of this series go to enCourage Podcast.  https://women.pcacdm.org/stumbling-forward-together/    

Ready? 1,2,3! Let's walk this out together…. 1One Big Truth from Karen and Susan to find our footing: Antidotes to Jealousy:  Read I Thessalonians 5:16-18 & Psalm 73 2.     Two resources to keep learning:  TGC Article-How to Overcome Envy enCourage Blog: Thanksgiving in all Things 3.     Three Questions to discuss together:  1. Share about a time when you were sad or mad when you saw another person in your life gaining something that you felt you were missing. 2. When you stumble or get tripped up as you view others' lives up close or on social media, what is one truth you can believe to regain your footing? 3. Recount at least three things you are thankful for this week. Offer a prayer of thanksgiving to God for His provision in your life.   To listen to the rest of this series go to enCourage Podcast.  https://women.pcacdm.org/stumbling-forward-together/

Ready? 1,2,3! Let's walk this out together…. One Big Truth from Karen and Susan to find our footing: Antidotes to Pride and Self-reliance    Read John 15:4-5 & Philippians 2:5-11 2.   Two Resources to keep learning: ·      TGC Article-Pride in the Name of Love ·      Book- The Freedom of Self-forgetfulness by Tim Keller 3.     Three Questions to discuss together: 1.     Share one or two ways you see the culture fanning the flame of self-love or pride. 2.     In what place (abilities, gifts, past success) or person (seeking the approval of others) are you placing your reliance or confidence? 3.     Pride is the exaltation of self. "Gospel humility is not thinking more of myself or thinking less of myself, it is thinking of myself less." Share one area where you would ask for prayer to grow in humility and self-forgetfulness.   To listen to the rest of this series go to: https://women.pcacdm.org/stumbling-forward-together/    

enCourage Podcast Season 16: Risky Obedience: Crazy Enough to Trust God in Risky Relationships. During this series Karen Hodge and Susan Tyner will explore why forgiving others, seeking to reconcile conflict, extending hospitality, serving others selflessly, waiting in the unknown, and bearing one another's burdens can all feel a bit risky.  To listen to other episodes in this series: https://women.pcacdm.org/risky-obedience/ To learn more about giving to the 2025 Love Gift Legacy Fund that will benefit WE (Wives of Elders) and Geneva Benefit's Cherish Fund go to: https://women.pcacdm.org/love-gift-legacy/

enCourage Podcast Season 16: Risky Obedience: Crazy Enough to Trust God in Risky Relationships. During this series Karen Hodge and Susan Tyner will explore why forgiving others, seeking to reconcile conflict, extending hospitality, serving others selflessly, waiting in the unknown, and bearing one another's burdens can all feel a bit risky.  To listen to other episodes in this series: https://women.pcacdm.org/risky-obedience/ To learn more about giving to the 2025 Love Gift Legacy Fund that will benefit WE (Wives of Elders) and Geneva Benefit's Cherish Fund go to: https://women.pcacdm.org/love-gift-legacy/

enCourage Podcast Season 16: Risky Obedience: Crazy Enough to Trust God in Risky Relationships. During this series Karen Hodge and Susan Tyner will explore why forgiving others, seeking to reconcile conflict, extending hospitality, serving others selflessly, waiting in the unknown, and bearing one another's burdens can all feel a bit risky.  To listen to other episodes in this series: https://women.pcacdm.org/risky-obedience/ To learn more about giving to the 2025 Love Gift Legacy Fund that will benefit WE (Wives of Elders) and Geneva Benefit's Cherish Fund go to: https://women.pcacdm.org/love-gift-legacy/

enCourage Podcast Season 16: Risky Obedience: Crazy Enough to Trust God in Risky Relationships. During this series Karen Hodge and Susan Tyner will explore why forgiving others, seeking to reconcile conflict, extending hospitality, serving others selflessly, waiting in the unknown, and bearing one another's burdens can all feel a bit risky.  To listen to other episodes in this series: https://women.pcacdm.org/risky-obedience/ To learn more about giving to the 2025 Love Gift Legacy Fund that will benefit WE (Wives of Elders) and Geneva Benefit's Cherish Fund go to: https://women.pcacdm.org/love-gift-legacy/  

enCourage Podcast Season 16: Risky Obedience: Crazy Enough to Trust God in Risky Relationships. During this series Karen Hodge and Susan Tyner will explore why forgiving others, seeking to reconcile conflict, extending hospitality, serving others selflessly, waiting in the unknown, and bearing one another's burdens can all feel a bit risky.  To listen to other episodes in this series: https://women.pcacdm.org/risky-obedience/ To learn more about giving to the 2025 Love Gift Legacy Fund that will benefit WE (Wives of Elders) and Geneva Benefit's Cherish Fund go to: https://women.pcacdm.org/love-gift-legacy/

enCourage Podcast Season 16: Risky Obedience: Crazy Enough to Trust God in Risky Relationships. During this series Karen Hodge and Susan Tyner will explore why forgiving others, seeking to reconcile conflict, extending hospitality, serving others selflessly, waiting in the unknown, and bearing one another's burdens can all feel a bit risky.  To listen to other episodes in this series: https://women.pcacdm.org/risky-obedience/ To learn more about giving to the 2025 Love Gift Legacy Fund that will benefit WE (Wives of Elders) and Geneva Benefit's Cherish Fund go to: https://women.pcacdm.org/love-gift-legacy/

enCourage Podcast Season 16: Risky Obedience: Crazy Enough to Trust God in Risky Relationships. During this series Karen Hodge and Susan Tyner will explore why forgiving others, seeking to reconcile conflict, extending hospitality, serving others selflessly, waiting in the unknown, and bearing one another's burdens can all feel a bit risky.  To listen to other episodes in this series: https://women.pcacdm.org/risky-obedience/  To learn more about giving to the 2025 Love Gift Legacy Fund that will benefit WE (Wives of Elders) and Geneva Benefit's Cherish Fund go to: https://women.pcacdm.org/love-gift-legacy/

enCourage Podcast Season 16: Risky Obedience: Crazy Enough to Trust God in Risky Relationships. During this series Karen Hodge and Susan Tyner will explore why forgiving others, seeking to reconcile conflict, extending hospitality, serving others selflessly, waiting in the unknown, and bearing one another's burdens can all feel a bit risky.  To listen to other episodes in this series: https://women.pcacdm.org/risky-obedience/  To learn more about giving to the 2025 Love Gift Legacy Fund that will benefit WE (Wives of Elders) and Geneva Benefit's Cherish Fund go to: https://women.pcacdm.org/love-gift-legacy/

This week's Big Question: Are limits in life a blessing or a burden?  To listen to the rest of the podcasts in this series, go to the enCourage Podcast Web Page.  Coaching our Crazy Resources:  Karen: enCourage Podcast - 2023 LT Better Together Keynote from Vanessa Hawkins-Creating Rhythms of Prayer in an Anxious World.  Susan: TGC Blog - Three Myths That Fuel Burnout and One Truth that Extinguishes Them, Jenn Hesse

This week's Big Question: How can regret paralyze us from moving forward? To listen to the rest of the podcasts in this series, go to the enCourage Podcast Web Page. Coaching our Crazy Resources: Karen: enCourage Blog - "Dear Future Me on Regret and Keeping the Record Straight" by Holly Mackle Susan: CCEF Article by Ed Welch - "If Only Living with Regrets"

This week's Big Question: Have you ever been sitting in a large crowd and felt alone in your loneliness? To listen to the rest of the podcasts in this series, go to the enCourage Podcast Web Page. Coaching our Crazy Resources: Karen: enCourage Podcast - Truth-for-your Twenty-Year-old Self about Loneliness with Tatiana Anderson Susan: TGC article - Three Unhealthy Responses to Loneliness by Ashley Chesnut

This week's Big Question: What areas of your life have you been tripped up by the snare of the compare? To listen to the rest of the podcasts in this series, go to the enCourage Podcast Web Page. Coaching our Crazy Resources: Karen: Book -  Envy of Eve by Melissa Kruger Susan: TGC video - The Appeal and Danger of Comparison with Nancy Guthrie, Jackie Hill Perry, and Jen Wilkin. 

This week's Big Question: How do cliques rob us of the joy of thick/biblical community? To listen to the rest of the podcasts in this series, go to the enCourage Podcast Web Page. Coaching our Crazy Resources: Karen: Book - Closer Than a Sister by Christina Fox Susan: enCourage Blog -  Gospel Friendship: An Important Consideration for the Church by Susan Shepherd 

This week's Big Question: How does anxiety choke the life out of your life? To listen to the rest of the podcasts in this series go to the enCourage Podcast Web Page. Coaching our Crazy Resources: Karen: Made for More Conversation Starters, Anxiety: Help in our Helplessness by Megan Jung Susan: Listen to Jesus Strong and Kind by Cityalight

This Week's Big Question: What was an unexpected thing you received criticism about and how did that impact how you engaged with God and others? To listen to the rest fo the podcasts in this series, go to the enCourage Podcast webpage.   Coaching our Crazy Resources: Karen - War of Words by Paul Tripp Susan - CCEF Article, The Cross and Criticism by Alfred Poirier "You have already faced the worst criticism the cross and that same cross makes you ok!"

This week's Big Question: How does our FOMO reveal our thoughts about God? To listen to the rest of the podcasts in this series go to the enCourage Podcast Web Page. Coaching our Crazy Resources: Karen- Christian Research Institute Article: The Antidote to FOMO and FOBO by Lisa Cooper Susan- enCourage Blog: FOMO, Our Hearts, and the Gospel by Caroline Scruggs

This week's Big Question: Where do you start when making a big decision and how does that impact your final decision?  To listen to the rest of the podcasts in this series go to the enCourage Podcast Web Page. Coaching our Crazy Resources: Karen- Book:Demysitifying Decision Making- Aimee Joseph Susan- Podcast: Let's Talk- Decision Making- Melissa Kruger, Jasmine Holmes, and Jackie Hill Perry 

The 2024 General Assemlby Women's Luncheon with Meaghan May.  To learn more about WE- Wives of Elders go to: https://women.pcacdm.org/we/

General Assembly Taste and See Series.

PCA General Assembly Taste and See Series

The Best of LT 2024 from the Women's Ministry Training Podcast Women's Ministry training resources to strengthen your church. Enjoy conference audio from the Women's Ministry of the Presbyterian Church in America (CDM- Committee on Discipleship Ministries). Subscribe to the Women's Ministry Training Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music. 

The Best of LT 2024 from the Women's Ministry Training Podcast Women's Ministry training resources to strengthen your church. Enjoy conference audio from the Women's Ministry of the Presbyterian Church in America (CDM- Committee on Discipleship Ministries). Subscribe to the Women's Ministry Training Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music. 

The Best of LT 2024 from the Women's Ministry Training Podcast Women's Ministry training resources to strengthen your church. Enjoy conference audio from the Women's Ministry of the Presbyterian Church in America (CDM- Committee on Discipleship Ministries). Subscribe to the Women's Ministry Training Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music.