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This episode is session one of our “Jesus: True and Better” Group Study Bundle, which focuses on Hebrews 1-7. In this episode, Amber introduces the book of Hebrews by teaching on its context and Old Testament background.

These recordings are designed to accompany your study after you spend time in individual study and group discussion. To study along with use, download Jesus: True and Better Group Study Companion Guide from our website.

Podcast Navigation:00:55 Psalm 95

01:47 Introduction to Context

05:50 Who wrote it?

07:50 When was it written? & Metanarrative

11:08 Who was it written to?

13:02 In what style is it written?

13:55 Why was it written?

16:15 Overview of Study

17:40 Old Testament Background

25:40 Closing

References and Resources Psalm 95:1-7 song of praise * Ephesians 1:7 redemption through His blood * Psalm 111:9 sent redemption, commanded covenant * Luke 21:28 redemption drawing near * Romans 8:23 redemption of our bodies * Hebrews 9:11-12 securing an eternal redemption * Women of the Word*, Jen Wilkin * Genesis 17:1-8 Abrahamic covenant * Exodus 2:23-25 bondage of Israel * Hebrews 12:1b-2 founder and perfecter of our faith * Philippians 2:5-11 mind of Christ, Christ worshiped

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This episode is session two of our “Jesus: True and Better” Group Study Bundle, which focuses on Hebrews 1-7. In this episode, Joy teaches through Hebrews 1, on the supremacy of Christ and Christ’s superiority to angels.

These recordings are designed to accompany your study after you spend time in individual study and group discussion. To study along with use, download Jesus: True and Better Group Study Companion Guide from our website.

Podcast Navigation00:00 Welcome & Introduction

13:17 Jesus Is Superior: Hebrews 1:1-4

23:07 The Evidence: Hebrews 1:5-14

36:14 Closing

References and Resources* Hebrews 1:1-4 Supremacy of God’s Son * Micah 5:2 ruler from bethlehem * Genesis 3:15 snake crusher * Isaiah 11:10 root of Jesse * Isaiah 42:3 gentle Messiah * Isaiah 53:3 man of sorrows * Exodus 12:26-27 Egyptian defeat * Genesis 1:2,26 Trinity present at creation * Hebrews 1:3 AMP * Psalm 104:4 ministers of flaming fire * Colossians 1:15-16 firstborn of all creation * 2 Peter 2:4 judgment for angels * Colossians 2:18 asceticism * Cross Referencing Tool * Psalm 2:7 begotten Son * 2 Samuel 7:14 covenant with David * Deuteronomy 32:43 Moses’ song * Romans 3:23 all have sinned * John 14:6 the way, the truth, and the life * Romans 6:23 wages of sin, gift of God

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This episode is session three of our “Jesus: True and Better” Group Study Bundle, which focuses on Hebrews 1-7. In this episode, Jillian teaches on Hebrews 2-3:6, which gives a warning message, names Jesus as the founder of salvation, and compares Jesus to Moses.

These recordings are designed to accompany your study after you spend time in individual study and group discussion. To study along with use, download Jesus: True and Better Group Study Companion Guide from our website.

Podcast Navigation:04:40 Warning Message: Hebrews 2:1-4

15:55 Founder of Salvation: Hebrews 2:5-18

32:38 Greater Than Moses: Hebrews 3:1-6

43:24 Closing

References and Resources from this episode Romans 3:10b-11 no one righteous * Romans 6:23 wages of sin * Psalm 8:4-6 lower than angels * Hebrews 2:10 CSB, AMP, NIV, NKJV, NLT * Psalm 22:22 midst of the congregation * Isaiah 8:17-18 children the LORD has given * Romans 3:25, 1 John 2:2, 1 John 4:10 propitiation for sins * Hebrews For You*, Michael Kruger * Deuteronomy 34:10-11 prophet like Moses * John 1:2-3 Word was God * John 1:14 Word became flesh * 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 body a temple

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In session four of our study in Hebrews, Megan discusses Hebrews 3:7-4:13. In these verses, the writer shines a light on the mistakes made by the Israelites, in order to encourage the audience to strive for the true and better rest that is only available through faith in Jesus Christ.

These recordings are designed to accompany your study after you spend time in individual study and group discussion. To study along with us, download Jesus: True and Better Group Study Companion Guide from our website.

Podcast Navigation:00:00 Introduction

06:37 Section 1: Restless Hearts - Hebrews 3:7-14

21:44 Section 2: Restless Unbelief - Hebrews 3:15-4:2

30:52 Section 3: Faithful Rest - Hebrews 4:3-13

43:50 Closing

References and Resources* Psalm 95 royal hymn psalm * Exodus 17 * Numbers 12-14 * Proverbs 28:14 hardened hearts * Isaiah 64:6 NIV righteous acts like filthy rags * John Piper quote * 2 Peter 3:9 the Lord’s patience * Romans 11:20 reverent fear * James 5:19-20 * Genesis 2:2 God rested * Joshua 21:43-45 promises to house of Israel * Charles Spurgeon quote * 2 Timothy 3:16-17 God-breathed Scripture * Matthew 11:29 yoke of Christ

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In session five of our study in Hebrews, Amber discusses Hebrews 4:14-5:10. In these verses, the writer describes Jesus as our Great High Priest. Amber reviews descriptions of Christ as High Priest: sympathetic, sinless, appointed Son of God, and perfectly submitted.

These recordings are designed to accompany your study after you spend time in individual study and group discussion. To study along with us, download Jesus: True and Better Group Study Companion Guide from our website.

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Introduction

Sympathetic Sinless High Priest: Hebrews 4:14-16

Son Appointed by God High Priest: Hebrews 5:1-6

Perfectly Submitted High Priest: Hebrews 5:7-10

Application

Closing

References and Resources

Hebrews 4:14-5:10

Colossians 2:17 shadow of things to come

Leviticus 16 prescriptions for Day of Atonement

Leviticus 10:8-11 role of priesthood

Hebrews 10:1 NIV the law a shadow

Acts 1:9 Jesus lifted up

Philip E. Hughes quote

2 Corinthians 12:9 sufficient grace

1 Corinthians 10:13 escape from temptation

Psalm 2:7, 110:4 Messianic priest-king

Hebrews 10:9-10 Jesus’ submission to Father

Philip E. Hughes quote

Matthew 26:36-42 Jesus prays in Gethsemane

Bible Study Tools

George Guthrie quote

Genesis 3:8 hiding from the Lord’s presence

Dane Ortland quote

Jeremiah 23:24 secret places filled by the Lord

*Reference Disclaimer: All references made by podcast guests are of their own accord. The inclusion of references and resources by guests on the podcast does not equate to an endorsement of those resources from Dayton Women in the Word.

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In session six of our study in Hebrews, Joy discusses Hebrews 5:11-6:12. In these verses, the writer exhorts the audience towards maturity in their faith, gives them a grave warning, and encourages them in their genuine salvation.

These recordings are designed to accompany your study after you spend time in individual study and group discussion. To study along with us, download Jesus: True and Better Group Study Companion Guide from our website.

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Introduction

Overview

Milk Vs Solid Food (Hebrews 5:11-6:3)

Warning (Hebrews 6:4-8)

Encouragement (Hebrews 6:9-12)

Closing

References and Resources

Hebrews 5:11-6:12

2 Timothy 3:16-17 equipped for every good work

Hebrews 6:12 sluggish vs faithful

Hebrews 4:2 message heard without benefit

1 Peter 2:2 infants desiring milk

Ephesians 4:14 tossed to and fro

1 Corinthians 1:12-13 is Christ divided?

Hebrews 5:14 AMP spiritually mature

Hebrews 6:18, 10:4, 11:6 it is impossible

Romans 8:39 nothing can separate from love of God

1 John 5:11-12 eternal life in the Son

John 10:27-29 no one will snatch

Matthew 13:3-8 parable of the sower

Matthew 23 woes to the scribes and Pharisees

1 Peter 2:24 he bore our sins

Psalm 51:17 broken and contrite heart

Isaiah 66:2b humble in spirit

1 John 1:9 if we confess

*Reference Disclaimer: All references made by podcast guests are of their own accord. The inclusion of references and resources by guests on the podcast does not equate to an endorsement of those resources from Dayton Women in the Word.

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In session seven of our study in Hebrews, Jillian discusses Hebrews 6:13-7:10. In these verses, the writer presents evidences of Christ’s true and better hope. The author also provides the illustration of an anchor to help the audience grasp this hope. Finally, this section introduces the priestly order of Melchizedek.

These recordings are designed to accompany your study after you spend time in individual study and group discussion. To study along with us, download Jesus: True and Better Group Study Companion Guide from our website.

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Introduction

The Evidence (Hebrews 6:13-18)

The Illustration (Hebrews 6:19-20)

Priestly Order of Melchizedek (Hebrews 7:1-10)

References and Resources

Hebrews 6:13-7:10

Genesis 22:15-18

Hebrews 11:17-19

Romans 8:17

1 Peter 1:4

Mark 4:35-41

Hebrews 12:1-2

Genesis 14

Psalm 110

Matthew 6:9-13

Luke 11:1-3

Psalm 103

*Reference Disclaimer: All references made by podcast guests are of their own accord. The inclusion of references and resources by guests on the podcast does not equate to an endorsement of those resources from Dayton Women in the Word.

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In our eighth and final session of our Hebrews study, Megan walks us through Hebrews 7:11-28. We see the evidence that Jesus is part of a new and greater priesthood, and that He is uniquely qualified to be our perfect, eternal High Priest.

These recordings are designed to accompany your study after you spend time in individual study and group discussion. To study along with us, download Jesus: True and Better Group Study Companion Guide from our website.

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Introduction

Section 1: Hebrews 7:11-25 // A BETTER PRIESTHOOD

Perfection and its meaning in Hebrews

The Law fulfilled its intended purposes

A new kind of priesthood for a new kind of Priest

A restored invitation to nearness

The unchangeable oath

The permanent priesthood

Section 2: Hebrews 7:26-28 // PERFECT FOREVER

Five superior qualities of Christ, High Priest

The greatest invitation

The greatest commandment

Rooted in reason

Closing

References and Resources

Hebrews 7:11-28

Hebrews 7:3 Melchizedek’s ancestry

Numbers 18:6-7 priesthood for Levites

Exodus 19 Israel at Mt Sinai

Genesis 3:8,15,22-24 the Fall

Josephus cite source

Hebrews 12:2 perfecter of faith

F.F. Bruce quote

Hebrews 5:1-3 high priest’s own sins

Leviticus 4:2-4 sin offering

Psalm 110 messianic prophecy

John 6:68 words of eternal life

Matthew 22:37 loving God

George Guthrie quote

1 Peter 3:15 defense for hope

*Reference Disclaimer: All references made by podcast guests are of their own accord. The inclusion of references and resources by guests on the podcast does not equate to an endorsement of those resources from Dayton Women in the Word.

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This episode is an introduction to “The Shema” Group Study Bundle, which focuses on Deuteronomy 6:4-5. In this episode, Jillian introduces the format of the study as well as the Shema itself.

These recordings are designed to accompany your study after you spend time in individual study and group discussion. To study along with us, download The Shema: 2022 Group Study Companion Guide from our website.

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00:36 Welcome and Introduction
02:43 Individual Study
07:43 Group Discussion
08:58 Teaching
10:45 What is the Shema?

On this episode, Jillian talks about the following references and resources:

The Shema: 2022 Group Study Companion Guide

DWITW Open Bible Night: How to Study the Bible

Romans 11:33

Deuteronomy 6:4-5

At Home in the Word Video Series

Deuteronomy 11:13-21

Numbers 15:37-41

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On this second episode of The Shema Study, Jillian focuses on all things context. This episode belongs to a series included in our Shema Group Study Bundle, which focuses on Deuteronomy 6:4-5. In this discussion, Jillian walks us through the five context questions we recommend answering at the beginning of any study in the Word of God. She zeroes in on one overall question: Why do we love God?

These recordings are designed to accompany your study after you spend time in individual study and group discussion. To study along with us, download The Shema: 2022 Group Study Companion Guide.

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00:36 The Shema
01:04 Exploring Why
01:32 Main Truth
03:07 Who wrote it?
10:50 Who was it written to? & When was it written?
15:01 Metanarrative
16:49 In what style is it written?
19:48 Why was it written?
24:04 Closing

On this episode, Jillian talks about the following references and resources:

The Shema: 2022 Group Study Companion Guide

Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Genesis 12

Deuteronomy 31:9

Deuteronomy 31:24

Joshua 23:6

1 Kings 2:3

Malachi 4:4

Matthew 19:7-8

Romans 10:19

Numbers 20:12

Exodus 2:10

Exodus 3:11-12

2 Corinthians 12:9

Deuteronomy 34:10

Hebrews 3:1-6

John 10:9

John 3:16

Center for Judaic Christian Studies

Deuteronomy 1:31

Cedarville University’s Old Testament Literature Course on Deuteronomy

Deuteronomy 4:13-14

Deuteronomy 7:6-8

Ephesians 2:4-8

*Reference Disclaimer: All references made by podcast guests are of their own accord. The inclusion of references and resources by guests on the podcast does not equate to an endorsement of those resources from Dayton Women in the Word.

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This episode is the third teaching session in Dayton Women in the Word’s The Shema Group Study Bundle. In this episode, Jillian discusses the Attributes of God found in Deuteronomy 6. The Attributes of God are one of many ways you can annotate Scripture. These attributes exemplify the answer to the overarching question of this session: “Why do we love God?”

These recordings are designed to accompany your study after you spend time in individual study and group discussion. To study along with us, download The Shema: 2022 Group Study Companion Guide.

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00:36 Review
01:45 Main Truth
02:09 Homework Review: Annotation
05:06 Attributes of God in Deuteronomy 6
19:09 Worship and Humility
27:24 Application

On this episode, Jillian talks about the following references and resources:

The Shema: 2022 Group Study Companion Guide

Romans 5:8

Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Genesis 2

Genesis 47

Exodus 12

Exodus 14

Exodus 16

Exodus 32

Deuteronomy 2-3

Deuteronomy 5

Romans 9:20

Deuteronomy 6:10

Genesis 12:7

Deuteronomy 6:13-14

Deuteronomy 5:7-8

Deuteronomy 6:10-11

Deuteronomy 8:3

Deuteronomy 6:15

Deuteronomy 6:21-22

Deuteronomy 7

Hebrews 12:6

Hebrews 13:8

Deuteronomy 5:27-29

Proverbs 9:10

Psalm 103:10-12

Revelation 5:12

Psalm 116

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This episode is the fourth teaching session in Dayton Women in the Word’s The Shema Group Study Bundle. In this episode, Jillian compares and contrasts how The Shema is translated across the spectrum of versions of the Bible, from word for word to thought for thought translations. She focuses on the word “Shema” as she explores how both Moses and Jesus use this word in Deuteronomy and in the New Testament, paying special attention to what happens within the heart between listening and obeying.

These recordings are designed to accompany your study after you spend time in individual study and group discussion. To study along with us, download The Shema: 2022 Group Study Companion Guide.

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00:36 Review
03:13 Homework Overview: Comparing Translations
08:43 Comparing Listen
11:38 How is the word shema used elsewhere in Deuteronomy?
16:22 How does Moses use the word shema in The Shema?
20:10 How does Jesus talk about the word shema?
24:04 Application: How do we shema?

On this episode, Jillian talk about the following references and resources:

Deuteronomy 6:4-5

What is the Shema? By Tim Mackie at the Bible Project

Deuteronomy 4:1

Deuteronomy 5:1

Deuteronomy 6:3

1 John 5:3

Deuteronomy 9:1

Counterfeit Gods by Tim Keller

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

Matthew 13:1-23

Isaiah 6:9-10

Romans 10:17

Deuteronomy 6:6

Psalm 119:11

Deuteronomy 6:7

Deuteronomy 6:8-9

Practicing the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence

Deuteronomy 4:29

*Reference Disclaimer: All references made by podcast guests are of their own accord. The inclusion of references and resources by guests on the podcast does not equate to an endorsement of those resources from Dayton Women in the Word.

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This episode is the fifth teaching session in Dayton Women in the Word’s The Shema Group Study Bundle. In this episode, Jillian examines the three ways God calls us to love Him in The Shema: heart, soul, and might. With each word, she expounds on the meaning of the original Hebrew words as well as how these words are used elsewhere in the Bible, all while continuing to answer the main question: How do we love God?

These recordings are designed to accompany your study after you spend time in individual study and group discussion. To study along with us, download The Shema: 2022 Group Study Companion Guide.

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00:36 Review
01:21 Main Truth
04:18 Heart
15:09 Soul
23:15 Might
25:18 Application and Conclusion

On this episode, Jillian talks about the following references and resources:

The Shema: 2022 Group Study Companion Guide

The Bible Project The Shema Video Series

Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Matthew 15:18-19

Luke 6:45

Psalm 51:10

Psalm 139:23-24

Jeremiah 17:9

Ezekiel 36:26-28

Deuteronomy 10:16

Proverbs 4:23

Psalm 42:1-2

Psalm 23:1-3

1 Corinthians 12:27

Ephesians 4:12

John 15:1-17

*Reference Disclaimer: All references made by podcast guests are of their own accord. The inclusion of references and resources by guests on the podcast does not equate to an endorsement of those resources from Dayton Women in the Word.

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This episode is the sixth teaching session in Dayton Women in the Word’s The Shema Group Study Bundle. In this episode, Jillian examines three accounts in the gospels where Jesus teaches on The Shema. Jillian makes eight observations from Christ’s teaching that help us understand how Jesus viewed these pivotal passages. These accounts, along with the tool of cross references, help us continue to answer big question: HOW do we love God?

These recordings are designed to accompany your study after you spend time in individual study and group discussion. To study along with us, download The Shema: 2022 Group Study Companion Guide.

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00:36 Review
02:59 The Test: Matthew 22:34-40
07:50 The Conversation: Mark 12:28-34
12:13 The Story: Luke 10:25-37
18:52 Main Truth
19:14 The Audience: Pharisees
22:42 Application: Who are you in this story?
26:38 Conclusion: 1 John 4:7-11

On this episode, Jillian talks about the following references and resources:

The Shema: 2022 Group Study Companion Guide

Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Matthew 22:34-40

Leviticus 19:18

Mark 12:28-34

Matthew 5:17

Hosea 6:6

Matthew 6:33

Luke 10:25-37

Deuteronomy 30:11-16

John 10:10

Matthew 5:43-44

Matthew 25:34-40

Matthew 23:1-12

1 John 4:7-11

*Reference Disclaimer: All references made by podcast guests are of their own accord. The inclusion of references and resources by guests on the podcast does not equate to an endorsement of those resources from Dayton Women in the Word.

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This episode is the seventh teaching session in Dayton Women in the Word’s The Shema Group Study Bundle. In this episode, Jillian examines Moses’ warnings to the Israelites not to forget God in the Promised Land. This forgetfulness manifests itself in idolatry, identity problems, lack of faith, and pride for the Israelites and for us as well. At the end of the teaching, Jillian talks about how we can practice remembrance as we endeavor to love God with all our heart, soul, and strength.

These recordings are designed to accompany your study after you spend time in individual study and group discussion. To study along with us, download The Shema: 2022 Group Study Companion Guide

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00:36 Review
01:45 What is the biggest barrier to loving God?
04:32 Types of Forgetfulness
04:56 Idolatry
8:21 Identity Problems
12:02 Lack of Faith
15:56 Pride
18:30 Application: How do we practice remembrance?

In this episode, Jillian talks about the following references and resources:

Deuteronomy 6:12

Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Deuteronomy 6:14-15

Romans 1:19-22

Deuteronomy 7:7

Deuteronomy 6:20-21

Deuteronomy 7:6

Genesis 12

1 Peter 2:9

Ephesians 2:10

Deuteronomy 6:12

Deuteronomy 6:16

Exodus 17:1-7

Deuteronomy 6:10

Psalm 46:10

Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Luke 22:19

*Reference Disclaimer: All references made by podcast guests are of their own accord. The inclusion of references and resources by guests on the podcast does not equate to an endorsement of those resources from Dayton Women in the Word.

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This episode is the eighth teaching session in Dayton Women in the Word’s The Shema Group Study Bundle. In this episode, Jillian concludes the study by encouraging the listener to paraphrase the Shema in their own words. She also puts forward a few reflective questions and reviews the main truths covered in the past seven sessions. To conclude, she shares some tips on what to do after finishing the study.

These recordings are designed to accompany your study after you spend time in individual study and group discussion. To study along with us, download The Shema: 2022 Group Study Companion Guide.

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00:36 Praise God for what He has done in the study!
03:38 Recite The Shema
04:00 Paraphrasing
06:22 Reflections and Main Truth Review
07:17 Moving Forward

On this episode, Jillian talks about the following references and resources:

The Shema: 2022 Group Study Companion Guide

Deuteronomy 6:4-5 ESV

Deuteronomy 6:4-5 The Message

The Dwell Richly Deuteronomy Plan

Open Bible Nights

*Reference Disclaimer: All references made by podcast guests are of their own accord. The inclusion of references and resources by guests on the podcast does not equate to an endorsement of those resources from Dayton Women in the Word.

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The following episode is the fifth and final session of “Yet Even Now,” a conference centered on the book of Joel that Dayton Women in the Word had planned to host in March 2020.

These audio sessions may be used along with the “Yet Even Now Podcast Companion Guide” and function as a 5-week personal or group study in the book of Joel. The Companion Guide offers a Read/Study/Listen plan to lead you through the content, and encourages you to learn about and use helpful study tools each week.

Although we could not meet in person for this conference as planned, we pray these sessions prepared for the weekend will bless all the podcast listeners.

Natalie wants to live in a world where abundant joy is the norm and the people of God are flourishing together under his care. When she’s not homeschooling her four kids in Albuquerque, New Mexico, you can find her experimenting in the kitchen, creating Bible study resources and adventuring with her family.

Her favorite Scripture is Deuteronomy 32:46-47, “He said to them, ‘Take to heart all the words by which I am warning you today, that you may command them to your children, that they may be careful to do all the words of this law. For it is no empty word for you, but your very life, and by this word you shall live long in the land that you are going over the Jordan to possess.”

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00:00 Introduction
03:36 Main Truth
04:31 Prayer
04:53 Joel 3:1-8
06:10 Section I: Big Judgment for God’s Enemies
15:30 Joel 3:9-13
19:14 Joel 3:14-16a
20:13 The Day of the Lord
23:38 Joel 3:16b
26:02 Section II: Big Blessings for God’s People
26:07 Joel 3:17
28:36 Joel 3:18
30:02 Joel 3:19-21
33:43 Application
42:34 Conclusion

On this episode, Natalie talks about the following references and resources:

Yet Even Now Podcast Companion Guide

Donate to DWITW

Yet Even Now Session 5 Slides

Joel 3

Judges 15-16

Leviticus 24:17-20

Job 40:2

Isaiah 2:4

Micah 4:3

Revelation 14

Psalm 73:28

Psalm 27:1

Psalm 48

Psalm 125

Revelation 21:27

Revelation 22:15

Hebrews 10:19

John 14:26

Psalm 33:5

2 Peter 3

Philippians 3:20

Daniel 7:9-14

Natalie’s suggested resources on Sabbath:

Practicing the Way Sabbath Resources

Sabbath As Resistance by Walter Brueggemann

Garden City and The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

Subversive Sabbath by AJ Swoboda

Keeping the Sabbath Wholly by Marva Dawn

Family Teams Seven Day Family E-Course

@shireeneldridge Sabbath highlights on Instagram

7 Feasts Bible Study by Erin Davis

In this session, Natalie also mentions suggestions for how to grow in loving justice. To find out about these resources and organizations, you can email Natalie directly at natalieherr@gmail.com.

**Resources Disclaimer: The Dayton Women in the Word team does not wholly endorse any resource but the Word of God. With any resource given, we urge you to hold it up against the truths in Scripture and ask the Holy Spirit for help in wisdom and discernment regarding the content in that resource.

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The following episode is the first session of “Yet Even Now,” a conference centered on the book of Joel that Dayton Women in the Word had planned to host in March 2020.

These audio sessions may be used along with the “Yet Even Now Podcast Companion Guide” (linked below in the References & Resources section) and function as a 5-week personal or group study in the book of Joel. The Companion Guide offers a Read/Study/Listen plan to guide you through the content, and encourages you to learn about and use helpful study tools each week.

Although we could not meet in person for this conference as planned, we pray these sessions prepared for the weekend will bless all the podcast listeners.

Mandy wants to live in a world where everyone truly loves their neighbor as they love themselves. When she's not chasing her 3 year old, you can find her working part time as a physical therapist or serving in her church.

Her favorite Scripture is Hebrews 10:23, “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful,” and John 4:35, “Do you not say ‘There are yet four months, then comes the harvest’? Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest.”

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00:00 Introduction
03:32 Opening Prayer
04:04 Review
05:00 Main Truth
05:26 Joel 2:18-27
07:27 God Restores: Reputation
12:20 God Restores: Land
17:49 God Restores: Joy
24:04 God is in His people’s midst
26:16 God is LORD alone and there is none else
30:00 Are you choosing something or someone else in place of God?
33:10 What does it mean to proclaim God’s glory in your day to day life?
33:30 Joel 2:28-32
35:11 God Promises: The Pouring Out of His Spirit
43:20 God Promises: Salvation for Those Who Call on the Name of the Lord
46:50 Section Summary
47:25 How do we respond?
48:33 Closing Prayer
49:35 Reflection Questions

On this episode, Mandy talks about the following references and resources:

Yet Even Now Podcast Companion Guide

Donate to DWITW

At Home in the Word Videos

Psalm 119:18

Joel 2:18-32

John 4:14

Psalm 63:5

Genesis 1:11

2 Corinthians 5:17

Habakkuk 3:17-19

Ezekiel 37:26-28

Genesis 17:7

Exodus 3:13-14

Ezekiel 36:22

Matthew 22:37-40

Hebrews 1:1-2

John 14:15

Acts 2:1-21

Romans 10:13

Jeremiah 31:8-14

Psalm 116:12-19

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The following episode is the third session of “Yet Even Now,” a conference centered on the book of Joel that Dayton Women in the Word had planned to host in March 2020.

These audio sessions may be used along with the “Yet Even Now Podcast Companion Guide” and function as a 5-week personal or group study in the book of Joel. The Companion Guide offers a Read/Study/Listen plan to lead you through the content, and encourages you to learn about and use helpful study tools each week.

Although we could not meet in person for this conference as planned, we pray these sessions prepared for the weekend will bless all the podcast listeners.

Laura wants to live in a world where shame is gone forever. When she's not in her garden you might find her homeschooling her four kiddos or running her business.

Her favorite scripture is Jeremiah 31:31-34 because she is flabbergasted that the God of the universe pursues His children to come closer, and closer, and closer.

“Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah, not like the covenant that I made with their fathers on the day when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt, my covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, declares the LORD. For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they shall be my people. And no longer shall each one teach his neighbor and each his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquity , and I will remember their sin no more.”

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00:00 Introduction
03:20 Prayer
03:45 Overview
05:40 Prayer
06:08 Joel 2:1-9 Complete Vulnerability and Complete Terror
12:55 Joel 2:1-14 Complete Power and Complete Mercy
16:09 Yet Even Now
24:16 Who can endure the Day of the Lord?
26:56 Joel 2:12-17 Complete Turning and Complete Surrender
33:20 How might this change us? Application
35:22 Summary: Complete Provision
43:04 Prayer

On this episode, Laura talks about the following references and resources:

Yet Even Now Podcast Companion Guide

Donate to DWITW

Joel 2:1-17

Psalm 51:1-2

Jeremiah 31:31-34

2 Corinthians 3:7-18

Genesis 3

Exodus 34:5-7

Matthew 26:26-28

Hebrews 12:1-2

Ezekiel 21:6-7

Deuteronomy 30:11-14

“You’ve Stayed” by Phil Wing

Glorious by Hillsong

DWITW Teaching Collective

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The following episode is the second session of “Yet Even Now,” a conference centered on the book of Joel that Dayton Women in the Word had planned to host in March 2020.

These audio sessions may be used along with the “Yet Even Now Podcast Companion Guide” and function as a 5-week personal or group study in the book of Joel. The Companion Guide offers a Read/Study/Listen plan to lead you through the content, and encourages you to learn about and use helpful study tools each week.

Although we could not meet in person for this conference as planned, we pray these sessions prepared for the weekend will bless all the podcast listeners.

Mary Thomas wants to live in a world where the church is undivided, so that we can be a light to the world. When she’s not praying and studying her Bible, you can find her in her garden. She loves flowers, various leaf texture and color changes and how intricate they are! She’s taught Precept International curriculum for over 20 years, serves in her church missions field in Africa, and intercedes for many.

Her favorite Scripture is Philippians 2:1-7: "Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose. Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men.”

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00:00 Introduction
01:30 Joel 1:4-20
05:00 Why Study the Old Testament?
07:00 Curses for Disobedience
11:00 What is God saying to us today?
12:00 Joel’s Instructions
14:50 Who/what caused the plague?
17:12 Locust Description
19:15 The Wrath of God
20:30 The Locust Plague in Egypt
22:45 The Life Stages of a Locust
25:07 First Instruction: Awake
27:16 How is sin like a locust?
30:35 What can we do about sin?
42:00 Lamenting with Sackcloth
43:15 The Locusts’ Impact on Worship
47:00 How fresh is your oil?
49:22 Second Instruction: Repent
52:04 Ways to Fast
52:30 Why fast?
56:57 Joel’s One Line Prayer
58:00 Benediction

On this episode, Mary talks about the following references and resources:

Yet Even Now Podcast Companion Guide

Donate to DWITW

Joel 1:4-20

1 Corinthians 10:11-12

Deuteronomy 28:11-47

2 Timothy 3:16-17

Daniel 9:1-19

Joel 2:25

Isaiah 45:5-7

Exodus 10:1-20

Genesis 1-2

Genesis 4:7

Matthew 12:34

Proverbs 4:23

1 John 1:8-9

1 Corinthians 10:13

Proverbs 28:13

Psalm 103:11-12

Psalm 51

Hebrews 12:1-2

Ephesians 2:6

James 4:7

James 1:22-25

Ephesians 4:27

2 Corinthians 10:4-5

1 Corinthians 5:6

Philippians 2:17

Psalm 92:10

1 Samuel 2:1

2 Corinthians 1:21-22

Psalm 36:5-7

Isaiah 58:4-12

Matthew 6:16-18

Matthew 13:1-30

Psalm 30:11-13

Current African Locust Plague

Fasting for Spiritual Breakthrough by Elmer Towns

Fasting by Jentezen Franklin

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The following episode is the first session of “Yet Even Now,” a conference centered on the book of Joel that Dayton Women in the Word had planned to host in March 2020.

These audio sessions may be used along with the “Yet Even Now Podcast Companion Guide” and function as a 5-week personal or group study in the book of Joel. The Companion Guide offers a Read/Study/Listen plan to lead you through the content, and encourages you to learn about and use helpful study tools each week.

Although we could not meet in person for this conference as planned, we pray these sessions prepared for the weekend will bless all the podcast listeners. Jillian wants to live in a world where her rusty vehicles never break down ever again, where Ohio has oceans and mountains, and where babies never grow out of their cheeks.

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When Jillian is not working on her next project for DWITW, you can find her hiking with her family, organizing things that have already been organized, or reading a book.

Her favorite passage in the Bible is 2 Corinthians 12:9, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.”

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00:00 Introduction

4:30 God speaks to His children

5:10 Main Point

5:40 Prayer

6:45 Grab some post-its!

8:30 Joel 1:1-3 ESV

10:00 Shema

14:30 How to Actively Listen to God

17:30 Five Context Questions

17:45 Who wrote Joel?

19:10 A prophet is not…

20:25 A prophet is…

26:00 To whom was Joel written?

28:20 When was Joel written?

32:50 In what style was Joel written?

38:03 Why was Joel written?

40:50 Themes in Joel

On this episode, Jillian talks about the following references and resources:

Yet Even Now Companion Guide

Donate to DWITW

Safe Families Dayton

Joel 1:1-3

James 1:19

God Has a Name- John Mark Comer

Hebrews 1:1

2 Peter 1:21

Deuteronomy 13:1-5

Deuteronomy 6:4-5 The Shema

Joel 2:28-32

Acts 2:17-21

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Today our host Bethany sits down with guest, Carol Enns, for the final episode of Season 9: Fulfilled. Together they bring to light yet another Old Testament prophecy fulfilled by the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Carol shares about the covenant God made with Abraham, promising to make him a father to many nations. Listen along to hear how God, in the work of blessing all of the nations of the world through His Son, also blesses each one of us and calls us to join Him in this work.

It is our prayer that Season 9 of the DWITW Podcast has encouraged you to see God at work in the big story of the Bible. May God give you peace and assurance from this series of examples of our good Father keeping His promises.

Carol wants to live in a world where Jesus' name is honored and communities are transformed by His love. When she's not teaching little ones in the school gym at St. Anthony’s, she's out for a run or bike ride in Oakwood with a neighbor or her husband Harv. Her favorite Scripture is Philippians 2: 8-11: “Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. For this reason also, God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth,and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

On this episode, Carol shares about Perspectives on the World Christian Movement. The next local Perspectives course will be offered this winter at Fairhaven Church on Tuesday evenings, 6:30-9:15, beginning January 12, 2021. A morning class will also be offered during this season at Patterson Park Church. Visitors are welcome to attend the first two classes. Bring along a friend or your local church’s outreach and worship leadership!

Podcast Navigation:

0:00 Introduction

1:25 Meet Carol

1:55 The Abrahamic Covenant

4:15 Context in Scripture

11:50 Fulfilment in the New Testament

14:15 Context of the Fulfillment

16:30 The Meaning of this Covenant

25:50 What It Says About God

34:00 Last Encouragements

On this episode, Bethany and Carol discuss the following references and resources:

Genesis 17:1-7

Genesis 12:1-3

Genesis 15

Genesis 17

Genesis 3

Psalm 67

Isaiah 49:5-6

Matthew 12:18

John 20:21

Zechariah 8:20-23

John 3:16

Matthew 24:12-14

Matthew 28:16

Genesis 12:3

Acts 13:44

Acts 15

Revelation 5

Revelation 7:9-17

Perspectives on the World Christian Movement

*Reference Disclaimer: All references made by podcast guests are of their own accord. The inclusion of references and resources by guests on the podcast does not equate to an endorsement of those resources from Dayton Women in the Word.

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Host Bethany welcomes this week’s guest, Catherine Hernando, to Fulfilled on the DWITW Podcast for a discussion about Jeremiah’s prophecy that the Messiah would be the victim of a murderous plot. Bethany and Catherine trace themes of exile and return, hostility and reconciliation, and division and unity throughout the big story of the Bible— all leading us right to the cross, to the hope we have in Jesus.

Catherine is passionate about adventurously chasing the impulses of the Spirit and seeking out the paths imprinted by God’s manifest presence. When she’s not at Apex morning prayer, at coffee shops working on theology, or exploring ways to capture the narrative texture of mission and discipleship on the @walkingwithheroes platform, you can find her with her neighborhood “framily” out on the streets of east Oakwood amidst a cacophonous tribe of children. Catherine is learning a lot from Paul about strength in weakness in this season of life (2 Corinthians 12:9).

Podcast Navigation:

0:00 Introduction

1:25 Meet Catherine

2:15 Prophecy of The Murderous Plot Giving Way to Hope

2:40 Context of the Prophecy

5:20 Old Testament References

16:00 New Testament Fulfilment

25:00 What This Fulfillment Says About God

27:15 Last Encouragements

On this episode, Bethany and Catherine discuss the following references and resources:

Jeremiah 31

Jeremiah 31:15-16

Genesis 4

Genesis 35:18

Matthew 2:16-18

Ephesians 2:11-19

*Reference Disclaimer: All references made by podcast guests are of their own accord. The inclusion of references and resources by guests on the podcast does not equate to an endorsement of those resources from Dayton Women in the Word.

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This week on Fulfilled, Season 9 of the DWITW Podcast, Kate Hutson joins us to shed light on the messianic prophecy found in Isaiah 7. Bethany and Kate discuss the lineage of Jesus and the importance of the prophecy of the Messiah being born of a virgin. Tune in to learn how God fulfilled this prophecy through the circumstances of Jesus’ birth, and what this means for us as those born again into the family of God today.

Kate wants to live in a world where everyone knows their own God-given gifts and is confidently rocking them. When she's not hanging with her crew of four littles (ages 5 and under), you can find her on a walk, moving her body, or hiding away somewhere void of toddler noise for moments of PEACE.

Her favorite Scripture changes in every season of life, but is currently Hebrews 12:1-3: "Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith. For the sake of the joy set before Him he endured the cross, despising its shame, and has taken his seat at the right of the throne of God. Consider how he endured such opposition from sinners, in order that you may not grow weary and lose heart."

You can connect with Kate on Instagram @katemhutson and on Facebook at Revelation Wellness- Dayton, OH.

Podcast Navigation:

0:00 Introduction

1:30 Meet Kate

2:45 The Prophecy of The Messiah Being Born of a Virgin

8:45 Additional Context

14:50 Jesus’ Two Lineages

20:00 The Prophecy’s Fulfillment

26:15 The Importance of this Fulfillment

29:30 What This Says About God

31:00 Last Encouragements

On this episode, Bethany and Kate discuss the following references and resources:

Isaiah 7

Isaiah 7:11-16

Matthew 1:1-17

Luke 3:23-38

Matthew 1:22-23

Luke 1:31-35

Luke 1:38

*Reference Disclaimer: All references made by podcast guests are of their own accord. The inclusion of references and resources by guests on the podcast does not equate to an endorsement of those resources from Dayton Women in the Word.

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This week on the DWITW Podcast, Bethany and our guest, Erika, dig into the messianic prophecy written in Psalm 118:22. They discuss the great importance of the cornerstone in a physical building— “the first stone that was laid… it bore all the weight and the stress,” and the rejection of the True Cornerstone by the leaders of Jesus’ day. Follow along as they trace the story of the cornerstone and the temple through God’s greater story in the Bible.

Erika wants to live in a world where people slow down and take the time to really listen to each other, preferably somewhere outdoors! When she’s not at home or adventuring with her family, you can find her at the piano or with a book and a strong cup of coffee. One of her lifelong favorite scriptures is Psalm 27:14: "Wait on the LORD; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; wait, I say, on the Lord!"

Podcast Navigation:

0:00 Welcome & Introduction

1:25 Meet Erika

2:20 The Prophecy of the Rejected Cornerstone

3:15 Context & Meaning

6:30 Old Testament Application

12:15 New Testament Fulfilment

14:00 Reception of the Fulfillment

19:15 What This Fulfillment Means to Erika

24:15 What It Shows About God’s Character

27:40 Last Encouragements

On this episode, Bethany and Erika discuss the following references and resources:

Psalm 118:22

Hallel Psalms

Matthew 21

Acts 4

The Book of 1 Peter

Isaiah 8:14

Ephesians 2

The Book of Hebrews

Better: A Study of Hebrews, by Jen Wilkin

Job 38:2

Psalm 125

*Reference Disclaimer: All references made by podcast guests are of their own accord. The inclusion of references and resources by guests on the podcast does not equate to an endorsement of those resources from Dayton Women in the Word.

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Today, we continue Season 9: Fulfilled of the DWITW Podcast. God’s faithfulness is on display as Natalie Mock joins our host, Bethaney Sibbitt, to talk about the Passover Lamb. Listen in as they discuss God’s attention to detail, the celebration of the Passover, and the connections between the Old and New Testaments when it comes to Jesus, the true Lamb of God.

Natalie wants to live in a world where her coffee stays hot during good conversations, and where we all live for eternity! When she's not being a mama to two under two, you can find Natalie enjoying game nights, nature, and time with her husband, friends, and family!

Her favorite passage from the Bible is Isaiah 61 :1-11.

Podcast Navigation:

0:00 Welcome & Introduction

1:00 Meet Natalie

1:50 The Prophecy of the Passover Lamb

2:50 Scripture Reference and Context

11:30 Fulfillment in the New Testament

16:30 The Meaning of this Fulfillment

21:45 What This Says About God’s Character

25:15 Last Encouragements

On this episode, Bethany and Cindy discuss the following references and resources:

Exodus 12

John 1:36

DWITW Podcast: Fulfilled, Season 9 Episode 3, with Esther Hyland

Luke 23:13-15

Luke 22

*Reference Disclaimer: All references made by podcast guests are of their own accord. The inclusion of references and resources by guests on the podcast does not equate to an endorsement of those resources from Dayton Women in the Word.

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While busyness and hurry seem to be our normal way of life, we invite you to slow down this week to listen to the newest episode of Fulfilled with our guest, Cindy Green. Bethany and Cindy walk through the theme of Sabbath and rest found from the beginning to the end of our Bibles. Enjoy this enlightening conversation, and find comfort in knowing the Lord has modeled rest and calls us to follow Him in practicing it. Listen in to learn about examples of Sabbath rest throughout both the Old and New Testaments, and how Jesus came to become our True Sabbath Rest.

Cindy wants to live in a world where every human soul feels loved, cherished and valued. When she’s not cleaning or doing laundry, you can find her running. Her favorite scripture is 2 Corinthians 4:16-18: Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.“

Podcast Navigation:

0:00 Introduction

1:30 Meet Cindy

2:30 The Prophecy of Sabbath Rest

7:30 The Context of this Prophecy

21:00 Examples in New Testament

30:00 What this Prophecy Has Taught Cindy

33:30 What this Prophecy Says About God

37:15 Last Encouragements

On this episode, Bethany and Cindy discuss the following references and resources:

The Bible Project Podcast, “7th Day Rest - Sabbath” Series

Genesis 1

Genesis 2:15

Leviticus 23

Leviticus 25

Isaiah 61

Luke 4

Matthew 12:1-3

Matthew 11:25-30
*Reference Disclaimer: All references made by podcast guests are of their own accord. The inclusion of references and resources by guests on the podcast does not equate to an endorsement of those resources from Dayton Women in the Word.

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On today’s episode of Fulfilled, guest Esther Hyland joins our host, Bethany Sibbitt to discuss the prophecy of the willing sacrifice found in Isaiah 53. Be encouraged by the hope and assurance we have in Christ, and the magnitude of God’s love for His people displayed by Jesus. It is our prayer that His fulfillment of this prophecy will build up your faith and cause you to sense the deep love of our Father-- especially during this difficult season.

Esther wants to live in a world where the Church meets needs so radically that programs like foster care or food stamps are no longer necessary. When she is not mothering her bio and foster children or leading worship through song, you can find her performing in one of Dayton’s theatre companies, where she seeks to bring the gospel to the local arts community. Esther’s favorite ways to recharge are enjoying good books and taking long walks out in nature. Her favorite books of this year so far include “None Like Him: 10 Ways God is Different From Us and Why That’s a Good Thing” by Jen Wilkin and “You Are The Girl For The Job” by Jess Connolly.

One of Esther’s favorite Bible passages is 2 Corinthians 12:9-10: “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”

Connect with Esther:

Facebook: Esther Hyland

Instagram: @estherhyland and @moms_in_ministry

Podcast Navigation:

0:00 Introduction

1:20 Meet Esther

2:30 Christ: The Willing Sacrifice

5:40 The Context of this Prophecy

10:00 The Reaction to Fulfillment

11:45 Examples in New Testament

17:10 Other Key Context to Focus On

20:00 The Meaning of this Prophecy

24:00 What this Prophecy Says About God

26:15 Last Encouragements

References:

Isaiah 53

Genesis 22

Matthew 27

Luke 22

*Reference Disclaimer: All references made by podcast guests are of their own accord. The inclusion of references and resources by guests on the podcast does not equate to an endorsement of those resources from Dayton Women in the Word.

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As we continue looking into specific prophecies from the Old Testament, Rachel Kimble joins host, Bethany Sibbitt, to discuss The Seed of the Woman mentioned first in the creation story of Genesis. Through the explanation of the prophecy, research of the context, and tracing numerous examples of the prophecy throughout God’s Word, this episode will be a rich blessing to all who listen. Press play to discover how this prophecy reminds us that God keeps His promise of redemption.

Rachel wants to live in a world where Jesus reigns! When she's not teaching her kids and ministering alongside her husband, you can find her travelling and hiking. Her favorite scripture is Psalm 103:13-14: "As a father shows compassion to his children, so the LORD shows compassion to those who fear him. For he knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust."

Podcast Navigation:

Genesis 3

The Messianic Music of the Song of Songs: A Non-Allegorical Interpretation, by James M. Hamilton, Jr.

Cedarville University Old Testament Literature Course taught by Dr. Chris Miller, free online resource

Numbers 24:17

Judges 9

1 Samuel 17

Psalm 110:1

Daniel 2:34-35

Revelation 12

Ephesians 1:19-22

Romans 16:20

Galatians 4:4-5

*Reference Disclaimer: All references made by podcast guests are of their own accord. The inclusion of references and resources by guests on the podcast does not equate to an endorsement of those resources from Dayton Women in the Word.

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Kelly wants to live in a world where we love our neighbors well. When she’s not working, you can find her hanging out with her family and friends, enjoying the outdoors, reading, or playing card games. She believes “all of Scripture as it is life giving!” Her life verse is John 13:34-35: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

Podcast Navigation:

0:00 Introduction & Announcements

2:00 Meet Kelly

4:00 Context in the Book of Isaiah

5:45 Prophecy of Isaiah 35:5-6

6:30 Context of the Prophecy

12:40 The Prophecy of Restoration

14:30 Fulfillment of the Prophecy in New Testament

17:50 Other Thoughts on Original Speaker & Audience of this Prophecy

23:00 Other Things That Bring Meaning to the Fulfilment of this Prophecy

25:00 What does this tell about God’s Character

29:00 Last Encouragements

In this episode, Bethany and Kelly refer to the following:

Book of Isaiah

Isaiah 35:5-6

Matthew 11:5

Luke 7:22

John 13:34-35

Romans 8:28

Romans 8:38-29

*Reference Disclaimer: All references made by podcast guests are of their own accord. The inclusion of references and resources by guests on the podcast does not equate to an endorsement of those resources from Dayton Women in the Word.

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Did you know that there are over 300 prophecies pointing to Jesus in the Old Testament? These prophecies in the Old Testament remind us that God keeps His promises. Beginning this September, the DWITW Podcast and Blog will walk through just a few of these prophecies to see how Christ has perfectly fulfilled them.

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Time Stamps:

01:57 Introduction

04:36 Themes in 2 Timothy 4:6-22

07:00 Section 1: A Living Sacrifice, Poured Out (v6-8)

08:46 Section 2: Jesus, The Perfect Pattern in Friendship (v9-15)

25:51 Section 3: Praise the Lord, He is Our Rescue (v16-22)

39:15 Benediction

Daisy references the following Scripture in Session Seven:

Philippians 1:9-11 (NIV)

2 Timothy 4:6-22

Numbers 28:7, 24

Romans 12:1-2

2 Corinthians 12:9

Philippians 1:23

2 Timothy 2:8

Luke 22:42

2 Timothy 2:3-4

Ephesians 6:12-17

Hebrews 12:1-2

John 15:13-15

1 John 2:15-17

Acts 15:36-40

Acts 7:60

Psalm 22:21-22

Daniel 6

Daisy references the following resources in this teaching:

“52 Years in My Wheelchair” by Joni Eareckson-Tada

“Bread for the Journey: A Daybook of Wisdom and Faith” by Henri J Nouwen

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Time Stamps:

00:37 Introduction

03:36 Themes in 2 Timothy 3:10-4:5

06:45 Section 1: Timothy’s Firm Foundation (3:10-17)

19:01 Doctrine of Scripture

25:20 Uses of Scripture

33:53 Section 2: Timothy’s Charge (4:1-5)

52:06 Looking forward to Week 8

Megan references the following Scripture in this episode:

Acts 13-14

John 5:39-40, 46-47

2 Corinthians 5:17

Romans 3:23

Romans 7:15

Mark 12:41-44

Genesis 16:7-14

2 Timothy 1:1

2 Timothy 1:6

Hebrews 4:12

2 Corinthians 12:8-10

2 Timothy 3:10-4:5

Megan references the following resources in this teaching:

“The New City Catechism” by The Gospel Coalition

“The New City Catechism for Kids” by The Gospel Coalition

“Beginning with Moses: Christ in All the Scriptures” by Steven Lawson, at “The Gospel: 2016 National Conference”

“Marriage: An Introduction (part 2 of 2)” by Alistair Begg

“Mother Reads the Bible” by Rembrandt

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2:00 Main Truth

6:50 What is sin like in the last days?

18:00 Who are the sinners?

31:00 How should a Christ-follower respond?

40:00 Hagar lifts up her voice

49:00 Prayer of repentance

Laura references the following Scripture in this episode:

2 Timothy 3:1-9

2 Corinthians 5:15

James 2:10-11

2 Timothy 1:7

2 Timothy 2:12

2 Timothy 2:15

1 Timothy 6:3-9

2 Timothy 2:22

2 Timothy 2:25-26

Acts 20:28-30

Isaiah 51-52

Isaiah 53:4, 12

Genesis 21:15-19

Matthew 18:6

Colossians 3:9-17

Laura references the following resources in her lecture:

Mounce’s Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words

NIV Word Study Bible

ESV Global Study Bible, free online study Bible from Crossway

Merriam Webster Dictionary

Strong’s Dictionary

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Time stamps:

03:00 Section 1: Words, Words, Words

18:09 Section 2: Honorable and Dishonorable Vessels

28:54 Section 3: Movement with the Spirit

43:32 Jesus, our ultimate example

47:23 Application

Jillian references the following Scriptures in this episode:

Proverbs 18:21

James 4:1

Matthew 5:30

John 15:2

1 Corinthians 8:3

John 10:14

John 10:27

1 Timothy 3:15

1 Kings 7:48-50

Ephesians 2:10

1 Peter 1:15

2 Timothy 3:17

2 Timothy 3:1-9

Hebrews 11:1

1 John 5

Luke 6:27

Romans 2:4

Romans 12:9

John 14:6

John 3:16

Jillian references the following resource in her lecture:

ESV Study Bible

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Time Stamps:

01:58 Introduction

06:08 Themes

06:35 Section 1 Loyalty vs. Disloyalty to the Gospel

20:56 Section 2 Four Patterns of Endurance and perseverance

43:15 Section 3 The Word of God and His faithfulness are not Bound

58:42 Looking forward to Week 5

Daisy references the following Scripture in Session One:

2 Timothy 1:15-2:13

Philippians 1:9-11

Acts 1:8

Ephesians 6:8

Ephesians 6:12

Ephesians 6:12-17

1 Corinthians 9:24-27

James 5:7-8

Isaiah 53: 3,10

Hebrews 2:17-18

Isaiah 40:8

Isaiah 55:10-11

Genesis 12:2-3

Luke 22:31-34

1 Thessalonians 5:24

Revelation 2:7-3:21

Psalm 23:5

Daisy references the following resources in this teaching:

Paul for Everyone: The Pastoral Letters (The New Testament for Everyone), by N.T. Wright

Blue Letter Bible

Help Me Teach The Bible, Episode 92: Nancy Guthrie with John Currie

Reading Timothy and Titus with John Stott, by John R. W. Stott

The Baker Illustrated Bible Commentary, by Gary M. Burge

Reading Timothy and Titus, by John Stott

The Missionary Journeys of Paul from the Jesus Film Project

The Amplified Bible

The Roman Military in the New Testament, by Bible.org

ESV Study Bible

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Time Stamps:

00:36 Introduction

03:16 Themes in 2 Timothy 1:1-14

09:03 Section 1: Introduction/Greeting/Thanksgiving (v1-4)

15:32 Section 2: Remember God’s Gifts (v5-7)

29:19 Section 3 Persevere & Serve Without Shame (v8-14)

47:04 Looking forward to Week 4

Megan references the following Scripture in Session Three:

1 Timothy 1:2

Acts 9:15

Philippians 2:22

Titus 2:3-4

1 Timothy 4:14

Galatians 5:22-23

John 15:19-21

Matthew 25:14-30

Hebrews 12:2 (Berean Study Bible)

Deuteronomy

Joshua 3-4

2 Timothy 3:10-4:5

Megan references the following resources in this teaching:

“The Powerful Influence of Moms in Christians’ Households” by Barna Research

Missional Motherhood by Gloria Furman

Trust the Creator by Ruth Chou Simons

Music by: Kelly Gwin

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Time Stamps:

02:29 Introduction: A high and holy calling

06:59 Why study themes?

09:22 Theme 1: Remembering

17:33 Theme 2: Teaching

23:41 Theme 3: Suffering & Shame

34:13 Theme 4: In You

38:20 Theme 5: Confidence

42:35 Theme 6: Be Strengthened

47:29 Conclusion

51:47 Preparing for Week 3

Laura references the following Scripture in Session One:

Daniel 2:20-23

Matthew 5:18-19

2 Timothy 1:9

Deuteronomy 6:4-9

2 Timothy 1:8

Mark 9

2 Timothy 1:15-18

2 Timothy 2:3

2 Timothy 2:11-12

2 Corinthians 4:7-10 (NLT)

2 Timothy 3:14-17

2 Timothy 2:1-2

Philippians 4:12-13 (NIV)

Jeremiah 20:9

Laura references the following resources in this teaching:

Bible Project Holy Spirit video

Bible Project Holiness video

Bible Project Word study: Euangelion - “Gospel” video

Liturgy of the Ordinary by Tish Harrison Warren

DWITW 2 Timothy Spotify playlist

“Steady On” by Point of Grace

Mounce’s Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words

The Pastoral Epistles, Tyndale New Testament Commentary, by Donald Guthrie

John Currie on Teaching 2 Timothy, from Help Me Teach the Bible, a podcastwith Nancy Guthrie

ESV Global Study Bible, free online study Bible from Crossway

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Time Stamps:

00:50 Introduction

06:45 Five Context Questions

06:55 Who wrote it?

16:20 Who was the audience?

23:40 When was it written?

30:24 In what style was it written?

35:44 Why was it written?

39:48 Looking forward to Week 2

Jillian references the following Scripture in Session One:

2 Timothy 3:16-17

Hebrews 4:12

Acts 22

Acts 8

Acts 9

2 Corinthians 11:24-28

Acts 16:1-5

2 Timothy 1:8-10

Acts 20:22-24

2 Timothy 2:1-3

Jillian references the following resources in this teaching:

2 Timothy for You by Phillip D Jensen

ESV Study Bible

Stench, Pain, and Misery: Life in a Roman Prison by John McCray

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References in this brief welcome include:

2 Timothy 2:9

Romans 8:11

Find all resources for our 2 Timothy Summer Study at http://www.daytonwomenintheword.com/2-timothy-resources

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On this episode, Bethany and Sally refer to the following references and resources:

Romans 8:38

The Psalms

*Reference Disclaimer: All references made by podcast guests are of their own accord. The inclusion of references and resources by guests on the podcast does not equate to an endorsement of those resources from Dayton Women in the Word.

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2:20 Meet Sally

4:15 What does your current season of life look like?

6:00 What are the barriers you experience in your personal study of the Word? And how do those look different from earlier seasons of your life?

16:45 How do you dispel that just because you’re close to vocational ministry, that doesn’t mean barriers pop up?

19:35 Are there particular scriptures that have encouraged you in hard seasons?

23:00 Any last encouragement?

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On this episode, Bethany and Felicia refer to the following references and resources:

The Book of Job

Hebrews 4:12

1 Corinthians 13

*Reference Disclaimer: All references made by podcast guests are of their own accord. The inclusion of references and resources by guests on the podcast does not equate to an endorsement of those resources from Dayton Women in the Word.

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2:20 Meet Felicia

3:45 What are the barriers you are currently experiencing as you approach God’s Word?

4:50 What are some ways that you’ve been able to fight the illusion that “we can have it all”?

11:45 How has God worked to help you overcome those barriers?

14:10 What encouragement do you have for those who approach scripture with difficulties because of human relationships?

16:00 Do you have any scripture that has helped you overcome your barriers?

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On this episode, Bethany and Katelyn refer to the following references and resources:

DWITW 365

Jude: Contending for the Faith in Today’s Culture, a Bible study by Jackie Hill Perry

*Reference Disclaimer: All references made by podcast guests are of their own accord. The inclusion of references and resources by guests on the podcast does not equate to an endorsement of those resources from Dayton Women in the Word.

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2:30 Meet Katelyn

7:15 What are the barriers you experience as a working stay-at-home mom?

16:30 What are some ways that God has helped you overcome those barriers?

25:00 What encouragement would you have for students experiencing these barriers?

30:00 Do you have any scripture that you are currently in that has been really meaningful?

36:00 Last encouragements

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On this episode, Bethany and Kjersti refer to the following references and resources:

Desiring God by John Piper

Philippians 4:6-7

Psalm 37

*Reference Disclaimer: All references made by podcast guests are of their own accord. The inclusion of references and resources by guests on the podcast does not equate to an endorsement of those resources from Dayton Women in the Word.

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2:05 Meet Kjersti

4:30 What are the barriers you experience as a student?

12:30 What are some ways that God has helped you overcome those barriers?

13:50 What encouragement would you have for students experiencing these barriers?

18:20 What are some things that you have seen the Lord call you to in this season?

22:00 Do you have any scripture that you are currently in that has been really meaningful?

24:30 Last encouragements

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On this episode, Bethany and Kacey refer to the following resources:

DWITW 365 Reading Plan

Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin

One Gospel For All Nations by Jackson Wu

The Bible Project

*Reference Disclaimer: All references made by podcast guests are of their own accord. The inclusion of references and resources by guests on the podcast does not equate to an endorsement of those resources from Dayton Women in the Word.

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2:30 Meet Kacey

6:45 Why is it important to be aware of how culture can be a barrier as we approach God’s word?

8:15 What are the dangers in ignoring the fact the differences in the culture of “Bible times” and today’s culture?

9:20 What are some of the ways you have encountered this barrier?

12:15 How would you advise our listeners from a western, 21st century culture to read the Bible through the lens of the original recipients of this Word?

14:30 What steps can they take to a correct interpretation given the limitations of our perspective?

19:50 What resources have you found to be helpful when learning more about the cultural context of scripture?

22:00 Last thoughts & encouragements

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On this episode, Bethany and Lisa refer to the following resources:

The Psalms

Exploring My Strange Bible Podcast

The Book of Jonah

The Book of Job

Joel 2:25

Overcomers Ministry at FCF Dayton

*Reference Disclaimer: All references made by podcast guests are of their own accord. The inclusion of references and resources by guests on the podcast does not equate to an endorsement of those resources from Dayton Women in the Word.

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2:00 Meet Lisa

2:50 How do you see mental health as a potential barrier when studying God’s Word?

5:00 How can the way we are wired create a barrier in understanding our own mental space?

7:00 Can you share a little bit about your personal story and how that has impacted your relationship with God’s Word?

12:45 How has God’s Word been influential as you walk through anxiety and panic?

15:30 Are there passages that have encouraged you?

20:00 What other practical steps can someone experiencing anxiety and panic take?

25:00 How do you feel those in the church can assist those struggling with mental health?

31:00 Are there any additional resources that have helped you?

33:00 Closing Thoughts

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On this episode, Jillian and Mary Kay refer to the following resources:

National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI)

Luke 10:25-37: Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan

Mental health resources and ministry by Kay Warren

Mark 2:1-11: Jesus heals the paralytic

Psalm 121

*Reference Disclaimer: All references made by podcast guests are of their own accord. The inclusion of references and resources by guests on the podcast does not equate to an endorsement of those resources from Dayton Women in the Word.

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1:50 Meet Mary Kay

4:30 How could mental health be a barrier when it comes to approaching the Word of God?

8:45 What professional experience do you have in helping those affected by mental illness grow in their walks?

15:00 How can someone know that another person needs help?

17:30 How can the Church assist those struggling with mental health?

19:53 What ministries are currently serving those with mental health needs?

22:40 What can mental health professionals do to serve within the Church?

28:15 Final Thoughts & Closing Encouragement

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Rob Turner is a self-described "Hoosier for Life!" He is a husband of over 20 years to beautiful Angela and is a father to four children. He served many years as a pastor in Dayton, Ohio, and now serves as Director of Discipleship and Training at the Bridge Church in Spring Hill, TN. Two of his heroes are William Cowper and John Newton, not because of their own awesomeness, but because of the awesome testimonies of God's grace in their lives.

On this episode, Bethany and Rob refer to the following references and resources:

The Relational Soul by Richard Plass

Your Enneagram Coach: Resources, courses, events, and coaching from Beth McCord

The Road Back to You by Ian Cron and Susan Stabile

CrossPoint Ministry: Training and resources for fostering healthy relationships, located in Louisville, KY

EnneaSummer on That Sounds Fun, a podcast hosted by Annie F. Downs

*Reference Disclaimer: All references made by podcast guests are of their own accord. The inclusion of references and resources by guests on the podcast does not equate to an endorsement of those resources from Dayton Women in the Word.

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2:00 Meet Rob

6:00 What is the Enneagram and how has it benefited you?

15:00 Capabilities of the Enneagram

19:00 What is the relationship between our personalities and the Word of God?

24:00 How does understanding ourselves through this lens assist us in hearing from the Lord in His Word?

37:00 The Enneagram as a tool for ministry

43:00 Resources and closing thoughts

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On this episode, Bethany and Brittany refer to the following references and resources:

Spoken Word: God’s Word by Jackie Hill Perry

Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin

John 6:63

*Reference Disclaimer: All references made by podcast guests are of their own accord. The inclusion of references and resources by guests on the podcast does not equate to an endorsement of those resources from Dayton Women in the Word.

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1:40 Meet Brittany

5:00 Feeling Inadequate

8:20 Distraction & Escapism

11:20 Netflix & Conviction

13:40 Brittany’s Barriers In This Season

16:25 Honoring the Season You’re In

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On this episode, Bethany and Jillian refer to the following references and resources:

Women of the Word, by Jen Wilkin

Busyness Is Not the Problem, article by Rachel Jankovic

Before you open your Bible; Nine Heart Postures for Approaching God’s Word, by Matt Smethurst

*Reference Disclaimer: All references made by podcast guests are of their own accord. The inclusion of references and resources by guests on the podcast does not equate to an endorsement of those resources from Dayton Women in the Word.

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1:20 Introduction to Season 8

4:30 Unpacking “Barriers”

6:15 Presuppositions & Approaching the Word

18:00 Backgrounds & Seasons of Life

22:00 Jillian’s Barriers

35:00 Bethany’s Barriers

40:00 Final Thoughts & Resources

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Happy Giving Tuesday, listeners! On this episode, Natalie and Christina give you a deep look at Dayton Women in the Word’s heartbeat: Women helping women read their Bibles. They also chat about DWITW’s vision for 2020 and the team’s plans to accomplish these goals.

If you believe in this mission or have been touched by this ministry, we ask you to please consider giving financially to DWITW on this giving Tuesday! We have a goal to raise $2,000 to fund our God-given passion to see women know, believe, and share the Word of God next year. Will you help us? Here is the link to donate! If you give today, be sure to follow along with us on social media! We are giving away prizes all day to our lovely givers and we don’t want you to miss out!

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Today Bethany wraps up Season 7 of the DWITW podcast with Kasey Parr. They talk about how Rural Ohio Women in the Word began, how Kasey came to believe the Good News for herself, and how God has been faithful to use the unexpected for her good and His glory.

Kasey wants to live in a world where there are no more tears, and no more pain. When she's not spending time with her wonderful husband and four amazing children, you can find her reading a good book or studying her Bible. Her Bible has really come alive to her, in the last few years, thanks to some of the tools she learned from Dayton Women in the Word. After spending time with her sisters at DWITW, God placed a desire in her heart to start a ministry in rural Ohio (Rural Ohio Women in the Word) to encourage other women in their pursuit of Jesus Christ. It is a two-fold ministry: teaching Bible study tools through Bible study and encouraging women in their walk with Jesus by hosting events that target areas with which women wrestle.

As this ministry grows ROWITW hopes to provide Bible study resources, blog posts, podcasts, and whatever the Lord lays upon their team's heart to share with women. Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” is a Scripture that really encourages Kasey's heart. God gave her this verse when she was going through a very difficult season. This verse helped Kasey to walk through this challenging period. Knowing God is always with her gives Kasey great comfort.

You can connect with Kasey via her personal blog, Facebook, or Instagram. You can also connect with her via the Rural Ohio Women in the WordFacebook page, Facebook group, or Instagram.

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Kalie McDonald joins Bethany on the DWITW podcast to discuss the love story that is the Gospel and how the love of God can transform any and every aspect of life. The ladies encourage us to remember God’s love for us reaches into the mundane day-to-day spaces of our lives with the same tenderness and intensity that led Jesus to the cross on our behalf.

Kalie is a lover of Jesus and people...and coffee, lots of it. She is a wife, mama, and physical therapist. Her favorite pastime is walking in nature with a friend, coffees in hand, gushing about Jesus. You can connect with her on Facebook or check out her blog herejoicesoverme.com.

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Prepare to be encouraged today, friends! Bethany sits down with Flor Yuhas to chat about the transforming power of the Gospel, the importance of prayer, and the value of taking time to genuinely listen to others. If you are in a season where sharing the Good News seems overwhelming, or you feel like a failure in that regard, please take a few minutes to listen in and allow God’s grace to meet you in the moment. The Gospel is necessary for us all, whether we are new to the ins and outs of faith, or have been following Jesus for decades. Your worth, heart, and life are secure in Christ.

Flor Yuhas wants to live in a world where everyone is saved. When she is not with her family, you can find her praying. Her favorite Scripture is Psalm 139:14 "I praise You, because I am fearfully and wonderfully made."

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On this episode of the DWITW podcast, Bethany is joined by Jennifer Zumrick, also known as Mama Z! Together they reflect on God’s great love that saturates both the Old and New Testaments, and the lengths to which God has gone to make a way to reconcile all people to Himself. Jennifer also shares a variety of ways she has found she can be a conduit of God’s love and blessing. We hope these are an encouragement for you to live out Jesus’ love yourself in simple and practical ways!

Jennifer Zumrick would like to live in a world where one’s body felt as young as one’s mind! When she is not taking care of patients, she is taking care of children. She enjoys antiques, visiting flower gardens, and hanging out with her family - especially her four granddaughters!

One of Jennifer’s favorite verses is Ecclesiastes 12:13, “The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.”God used it to reassure her she was free to pursue a career in nursing. Jennifer was 13 or 14 at the time and wanted to be sure she chose a path aligned with His will. She understood she didn't have to be in “Full-time” ministry to be fully used by God.

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Listen in as Teresa Beach joins Bethany on the DWITW podcast to discuss the importance of being able to share truth in its most simple form. They also discuss taking the time to look at who God has in your life right now to see how He is already at work. Teresa also shares about how a hunger for hope and inner healing drove her to a heart-changing relationship with Christ, and how she has been learning to both praise God and serve from a place of suffering brought on by chronic pain. Her parting words to listeners are an encouragement to be willing to be messy and do it afraid. Obey the call to share. The gospel is beautiful enough to capture people’s hearts.

Teresa Beach, born and raised in Dayton, is a Christ follower who has experienced the beauty of God's Spirit and His Church in the midst of life with chronic illness. She loves living life with her Apex house church family in West Dayton. She is passionate about equipping the Church to better serve and reach chronically suffering people, building relationships with refugees in Dayton, encouraging women to know and study the Word, and fostering a sense of family in her house church. She loves learning Arabic, playing guitar, spending time with kids, hiking in the woods, her cat Mowmow, and frozen margaritas.

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On this episode of the DWITW podcast, Bethany sits down with Audrey Craig to discuss how, through studying God’s Word, the Spirit began to reveal the freedom from fear that was, and still is, available to her in the person of Jesus. Audrey also shares how she has seen the ways our own sin can be a challenge in sharing the good news and how the echo of lies can break us down, yet Christ is ever faithful to build us up again.

Audrey wants to live in a world where God's people faithfully read His Word, walk in obedience to it, and speak the truth with boldness and grace. When she's not working or traveling, you can find her singing, writing, drawing, painting, and otherwise enjoying the gifts God has kindly given. Her favorite Scripture is Galatians 2:20.

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Sarah Mosconi joins Bethany on the DWITW podcast to chat about becoming a junior high teacher in Troy, which led to leading Young Life, coaching cheerleading, and how, ultimately, all these things are avenues for her to share the Gospel in life. At the heart of this conversation is a wonder at the miraculous nature of each person’s story of coming to know and believe the Gospel and the importance of continuing to knowing our great need for a Savior.

Sarah wants to live in a world where people know and believe how much they are loved. When she’s not teaching tweenagers, you can find her lost in a book, coffee cup in hand, preferably on a porch in the sun. Her favorite scripture is John 1:16 “for from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.”

You can connect with Sarah via Facebook or her Instagram @sarah.mosconi.

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Bethany welcomes Libby Valerio to the podcast today to chat through what life has been like in Dayton, the difference between transparency and vulnerability, and the deep value of community in conjunction with God’s Word. Libby also shares how she has been called to share the Gospel with her small children and how God has been using it to transform her own heart and mind.

Libby wants to live in a world where loneliness is nonexistent, laughter abounds, and pellet ice shows up on her doorstep daily. When she's not changing diapers, you can find her making bread, enjoying human interaction, or in the dessert section at Dorothy Lane Market. Her favorite Scripture is Isaiah 53:5.

You can connect with Libby via her Instagram @libbyvalerio.

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Bethany is joined by Kate Dannecker today to talk about what sharing the Gospel looks like for her as a single woman and foster mom, and how her firsthand experiences of brokenness have been an invitation to deeper hope and greater love.

Kate wants to live in a world where God's love and justice are on display in our homes, communities, and the world. When she's not fostering kiddos, you can find her running, biking, or sitting at her favorite coffee shop (Coffee Hub.) Her favorite Scripture is Colossians 1:15-23.

You can connect with Kate via her SinglyLoving YouTube channel or Instagram.

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Today Bethany sits down with Sandi Wagner to talk about what the Gospel means to her, how she shares the truth of the good news in different areas of her life, and the value of living life with others.

Sandi wants to live in a world where peace trumps hate, justice flows like a river, forgiveness comes easy, those who are hurt by others can see their worth, value, and dignity, and dogs get to go to work with her. When she's not working, you can find her in a hammock, taking a hike, spending time with friends, drinking coffee, or sleeping. Her favorite Scripture is Romans 8.

You can connect with Sandi via the Her Story, Inc. website, Facebook, or Instagram.

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Today, Bethany takes a few minutes to share what Season 7 holds for the DWITW Podcast!

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Today on this special episode of the DWITW podcast, Jillian interviews our dear sister, Mindy Braun. You will want to grab your tissue box for this episode as Mindy shares the story of her beautiful daughter, Marlow. Please know that if you find yourself in a sensitive place right now, this is a story of infant loss and we do not want that to come as a surprise to you as you listen. We also want to warn you that this episode gets long, but we believe you will be encouraged by the entire thing so we have chosen not to edit it down. Feel free to pause when you need to and pick back up where you left off to hear all the ways God has met with the Braun family during the past several months. We also encourage you to share this episode with anyone in the midst of grief or suffering.

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In the final session of this summer’s study on the Gospel of Mark, Kaitlyn walks us through chapter 16 and then gives a recap of the whole summer. In chapter 16, she teaches about the women finding the empty tomb and running away in fear, Peter and the disciples still being loved by Jesus, and then takes a couple of minutes to dwell on Christ’s resurrection. She then discusses how the final twelve verses of Mark 16, verses 9-20, were likely not written by Mark, but were later added by scribes. Reviewing the summer, she looks at how Mark accomplished his goal of presenting evidence of Jesus’ identity as the Christ and as the Son of God. Finally, she looks at what the truth about Christ’s identity means for those who follow Him and are citizens of the upside-down, backward Kingdom of God.

You can find the slides for Session 8 here.

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This week, Kaitlyn covers the final days of Jesus’ life as chronicled in Mark 14-15. She walks us through the events of each day, beginning on Wednesday with the chief priests and scribes seeking Jesus’ life and ending on Friday, with His crucifixion and burial. We’ll see Jesus anointed for burial by a woman who lavishly pours out her love for Him. Shortly after, Jesus feasts on the Passover meal with His disciples, foretells His betrayal, institutes the Lord’s Supper, and predicts Peter’s denials. Kaitlyn then walks us through Jesus’ prayers in Gethsemane, His betrayal, His trial by the Jewish religious leaders, Peter’s three denials, and Jesus’ sentencing, crucifixion, and burial. We leave the Savior of the World buried in a rock tomb as this lecture ends, and we’re left with the question: who do you say Jesus is? And what are you going to do about it?

You can find the slides for Session 7 here.

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In Session 6, Kaitlyn lectures over Mark 11-13. She opens with a discussion about the different sections of Mark, and then launches into this final section in which we will see how Jesus becomes the Messianic King. She then covers Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, which includes His prophecy-fulfilling entry into the city on the colt of a donkey, His cursing of a fig tree, and His cleaning of the temple. Next, she looks at four questions asked to Jesus by the different religious leaders of the day, and then Jesus asks a question and issues a warning to the people against the scribes. This warning concludes Jesus’ public ministry. Lastly, she walks through the Olivet Discourse, in which Jesus speaks about the destruction of the temple and signs of the end of the age. She wraps up with a look at who Jesus is and how people responded to Him in Mark 11-13, and then briefly presents the homework for this week.

You can find the slides for Session 6 here.

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This week, Kaitlyn lectures over the “connecting section” in Mark, Mark 8:27-10:52. She begins with a broad strokes look at what has happened in the first 8 chapters, and how Mark has answered the question “Who is Jesus?” Then, she teaches about Peter’s confession that Jesus is the Christ. Following Peter’s confession, Jesus foretells His own death and resurrection three different times, and Kaitlyn walks us through these three conversations as well as the discussions about the cost of discipleship that follow each one. She shows how the economy of the Kingdom of God is often upside-down and backward, and she discusses what it means to take up your cross, the deceptiveness of wealth, and the seriousness of sin. She ends with a look at who Jesus is and how we can respond to Him based on Mark 8:27-10:52.

You can find the slides for Session 5 here.

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This week, Kaitlyn lectures on chapters 6-8 of Mark’s Gospel. She begins with a brief overview of the content from the previous week. From there, she launches into this jam-packed session by talking about the rejection faced by Jesus, the apostles, and John the Baptist. Next, she shows how Jesus is the Shepherd King who takes care of His sheep. She then spends some time looking at how much importance Jesus and all of Scripture place on the state of our hearts. Finally, she speaks on how Jesus didn’t only come for the Jews, but also for the Gentiles, and the lecture concludes with a look at who Jesus is and different responses to Him throughout Mark 6-8. Kaitlyn wraps up with a quick word about the homework for week 5.

You can find the slides for Session 4 here.

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This week, Kaitlyn lectures on chapters 3-5 of the Gospel of Mark. She begins with a brief overview of the content from the previous week. She then talks about the growing opposition to Jesus, the call of the 12 apostles and how it relates to us today, the Kingdom of God as we see it in Jesus’ parables, and how Jesus is the King of that Kingdom. She also spends some time teaching about the Messianic Secret, how we can discern God’s will, and the “secret of the kingdom of God.” Kaitlyn encourages us to turn our eyes upon Jesus and reminds us faith is an antidote to fear. The lecture wraps up with a look at who Jesus is and how people respond differently to Him in Mark 3-5. She concludes with a brief look at the homework for week 4.

You can find the slides for Session 3 here.

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This week, Kaitlyn lectures on the first two chapters of the Gospel of Mark. In her lecture, she talks about John the Baptist paving the way for Jesus, and how Jesus was baptized and tempted before He began His ministry. She then takes us through the first events of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee, sharing about His main message: the Kingdom of God is indeed at hand, and the time is now to repent and believe. She urges listeners to know that this is as true today as it was when Jesus said it 2000 years ago. Today is the day of salvation! She then shows how Mark emphasizes Jesus’ authority over every aspect of creation. Kaitlyn ends the lecture with a look at who Jesus is according to Mark 1-2.

You can find the slides for Session 2 here.

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This week kicks off our 5th annual Dayton Women in the Word Summer Study! This summer, we will be working through the book of Mark. Over the next 8 weeks, we'll be sharing recordings from one of the sessions here with you on the podcast. To find both the Monday evening and the Wednesday morning recordings, as well as all of our other summer study resources, visit our Mark Resources page.

In Session 1, Heidi gives an overview of what to expect during our summer study and gives us a quick overview of some of the resources available this summer. She then gives a sweeping overview of the Big Story of the Bible and tells us how Mark fits into that Story. She walks through the five context questions helpful to ask before we read, highlights some major themes in the book, and explains the homework for Session 2.

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For our last Summer Study Preview episode, Natalie chats with the two ladies who will be teaching the main sessions of the Mark Summer Study. As you get to know Heidi’s and Kaitlyn’s personal stories a bit more, you’ll also hear why they are so excited to teach Mark this summer, and how ladies can prepare their hearts coming into the study. If you have questions about summer study or anything else, you can contact the DWITW team at daytonwomenintheword@gmail.com.

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On today’s episode of the Summer Study Preview, Natalie sits down with Kate Haas to discuss the DWITW kids program that goes on during Wednesday morning sessions of the summer study. They reflect on how this aspect of the summer study began and how God has been faithful in continuing to grow the opportunities for DWITW to minister to children through the summer study. They also talk through what really it’s like to volunteer with the kids and which roles you can volunteer to fill.

Today, May 17th, is the last day to register! Also, if you have additional questions or would like to volunteer (there’s still a few openings!), email us at daytonwomenintheword@gmail.com.

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Summer study is nearly here! Natalie Herr and Lauren Steckling, the DWITW Bible Study Director, sit down to share details about summer study from registration and location to a high-level look at the kids program and how to volunteer. Registration is open until May 17th, and we would love to have you join us if you haven’t already signed up! If you have any additional questions about summer study, or would like to volunteer, feel free to send us an email at daytonwomenintheword@gmail.com.

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As we wrap up our season of At Home in the Word, Lindsey Fulton joins Jillian to discuss on last genre of Scripture: apocalyptic. Lindsey and Jillian look at the challenges of symbolism, structure, and sequence within apocryphal writings, as well as pausing to reflect on what this genre reveals about Christ before considering what is means for the future. While this can be a daunting genre to jump into, at its core it is meant to be an encouragement to the people of God who are living in the reality of the current world, while anticipating their forever home with God to come.

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Bethany and Jillian sit down to talk all things epistolary on this episode of the DWITW podcast and how this literary style helps us gain a big picture view of Jesus. They discuss who wrote which epistles, why they were written, and what we can learn from them today as 21st century followers of Christ. They also touch on how these letters help us value understanding historical context and the surprising importance the people mentioned in these letters can carry.

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This week, Erin Shaw joins Jillian on the podcast to dive into exploring the gospel literary genre and how to get started studying the books that fall into this category. They discuss how the gospels highlight the redemption portion of the Bible’s metanarrative arc and the good news they are infused with. They also look at how these books are theological biographies of Jesus, which describe teachings and events from His life that reveal how He fulfilled the law for all as the Messiah to all nations.

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On this episode of the DWITW podcast, Mary Thomas joins Jillian to take a look at the biblical genre of prophecy. They discuss how God uses the prophetic genre to speak, guide, and give hope to His people to lead them toward repentance. They also take time to reflect on the value of taking time to gain your bearings in study and the incomparable worth of engaging in prayer before, during, and after reading the Word. The prophetic genre enables us to gain a clearer picture of God’s sovereignty and the hope we have because of His Son Jesus.

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Jillian is joined by Lisa Meiners on the DWITW podcast today to take a look at the Psalms and biblical poetry. They discuss the depth and range of emotion found in the Psalms, and how poetry calls us to respond to God and interact with Him in the midst of all life’s aspects. While looking at challenges and resources for studying this genre, Lisa also highlights the images of Jesus that fill the Psalms and the power of Scripture interpreting Scripture.

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This week on the DWITW podcast, Elise Herzing offers guidance as we take a look at what wisdom literature is, where we can find it in Scripture, and how a deeper understanding of ancient metaphors can affect and direct our everyday lives.

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Today on the DWITW podcast, we are taking a look at the literary style of law and the Scripture that falls under this category. Jillian and Heidi discuss what the law is, the context it was written in, how it looked in Jesus’ life, and how it still holds truth and meaning for us today.

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Melanie Newhouse joins us on the podcast today to explore what biblical narrative is, and how the history of an ancient people remains important for our current faith journeys. We take a look at what the overarching metanarrative of the Bible is and how Scripture is different from any other piece of narrative literature. We also take an introspective stance as we discuss how the biblical narrative genre informs the process of our transformation and points to our ultimate need for Christ as our Redeemer and Savior.

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Today Jen Ward joins us to talk through an overview of the New Testament (NT.) She shares about the importance of looking at Scripture in context, the value of in-depth study, and how through an understanding of the big story of the Bible, we can see more clearly the many facets of who God is.

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Today we are joined by Kate Haas to talk through an overview of the Old Testament (OT,) why we need a basic understanding of it, and how it fosters a deep appreciation for the greater story of the Bible and the God who orchestrated it.

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Joan Eilers joins Daisy and Natalie on the podcast in this episode. Joan shares from her many years of experience discipling women and studying God's Word. We talk about a variety of study methods, encouragement for young moms, how God's Word informs our fear, and more. Take a listen and soak up all of Joan's wisdom!

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This week, Jillian and Natalie chat with Marti Erb. Marti shares her story of being saved later in life, and how God has grown her faith in miraculous ways in just a few short years of knowing Him. Tune in for Marti's fresh perspective and encouraging spirit!

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Our guest Hunter Osborne chats with us about her desire to be a woman with the Word of God always on her tongue. We cover tons of different topics- there's something for everyone in this episode!

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Kelcey Flynn shares her experience in the Word, highlighting on seasons of transition and grief.

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Over the next few weeks, we’ll be revisiting the DWITW Podcast’s early days and listening to the wisdom and insight women, just like you, have garnered from their experience with God’s Word.

Ever wish you could get a peek into another woman's experience with God's Word? Welcome to the launch of the new Dayton Women in the Word podcast! 

The first season of the Dayton Women in the Word Podcast showcases interviews with women just like you, seeking to know Jesus better through His Word. In this podcast, we will talk to local women about how they practically interact with God and His Word in their every day lives. Guests will share about their daily times with God, their "lightbulb" Bible study moments, how they navigate dry seasons and how they've embraced new ways of studying as their lives have changed.

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On the final episode of season 5, Timelapse, our friend and sister Beverly Hicks joins us today to share from all her experience walking with the Lord. Bev shares about the influence of church on her life and living out her faith in every day life. She also tells of feeling and seeing the warmth and presence of God in daily life, even in taking out the trash! One thing she would encourage others with in all her experience is to be faithful to Christ.

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We welcome Laquita Abrams to the DWITW podcast this week! On this episode, Laquita shares her heart for those who have experienced domestic violence and how the Lord is using her story. In the second half, she tells of ministry, personal growth, and now being able to go into schools to speak to kids about domestic violence. Laquita wants to see God glorified through her story. In this episode, the verse “Let the redeemed of the Lord say so” (Psalm 107:2) resounds throughout.

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Today we welcome one of our own to the podcast, Jordan Atwell, and his wife Jamie! Jordan has been serving the podcast for the last two years doing all the audio editing things for the podcast.

In this episode, Jordan shares a small recap about what the Lord was doing in their lives earlier this year, from a sick baby to job/moving transitions. In our second chat with the Atwell’s, Bethany joins them in their new home in Seattle, WA! They share about the transition to their new home across the U.S. and the uncertainty that still remains. Jordan speaks about how he knows that God is redeeming him - even if he doesn’t feel like it.

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Happy Giving Tuesday listeners! On this episode, Natalie and Jillian give you a deep look at Dayton Women in the Word’s heartbeat: Women helping women read their Bibles. They also chat about DWITW’s vision for 2019 and the team’s plans to accomplish these goals.

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Today Amy Kelly joins us via Skype on the DWITW Podcast! Amy shares how she was ready to fully transition to living in Mexico, but God had another plan for her and her time. She reminds us that “His control is the best control,” and how God gives us everything we need to do what He is calling us to do. In our second chat with Amy, she is still located in Cancun, Mexico and has extended her time there. She shares of her struggle with identity, specifically in the things she does and checking off the boxes and relationships. From Amy’s testimony we see that God is at work in the mess.

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For the second time on the DWITW podcast, Daisy Dronen joins us! She shares about working through transitions with a new baby and the hospital she works at closing. She has been focused on decluttering and simplifying her life in many areas to make room to breathe. In our second chat with Daisy she shares of more transitions and changes with her kids, her body and healing in her relationship with the Lord. A truth that Daisy shares that she would tell herself six months ago is that “Actually you’re always in transition. Don’t sit waiting. Reach Out.”

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We welcome Hannah Simon to the DWITW Podcast this week! When we first chatted with Hannah she shared about some health issues she was going through and how it was isolating, but she was learning to rely on and be with the Lord in it. In our follow up conversation with Hannah she tells us how her heart is and how her lifestyle has changed because of it. In this season, she is learning how to distinguish the Lord’s voice by daily coming before Him and how to be vulnerable, especially in community.

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We give a warm welcome to Emma Carsey this week on the DWITW podcast! On this episode, Emma shares about the need to keep her husband and kids a priority (and in that order!) and how God is sustaining her through grace and by living by the mantra: “Doing less, but being more.”

In our second interview with Emma, she catches us up about how she abandoned the yearly reading plan, but how God has used Hosea to go deep and grow her immensely. She also shares about Nehemiah, our hope + worth + enough-ness in Christ, and putting our phones down.

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Today, we welcome our guest, Megan Rund, to the podcast! On this episode, Megan shares about the season of waiting her family is in as her husband has lost his job. She tells of how the Lord prepared her heart and has encouraged her through it, but even more that, it’s all about God and His glory. In our second chat with Megan, she returns with news that her husband is still unemployed, but God has been protecting and providing in surprising ways. Through this, she has learned that because God’s hand has been opened to them that her heart has been changed to loosen her grip and give it back to Him.

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Happy 100 episodes of the DWITW podcast! This September, the DWITW podcast celebrated two years on the air! To celebrate and remember God’s faithfulness, we held our first ever live recording event. We began by opening up our Bibles to Joshua 4 and centered our hearts on the concept of stones of remembrance. A panel of three of our sisters graciously shared their personal stones of remembrance and the importance of reflecting on God’s mighty deeds. As you listen to Bethany interview Melanie, Alicia, and Dee, we invite you to ask the same questions of yourselves! How do you remember the Lord in your everyday life?

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Today on the DWITW Podcast, Suzanne Hines joins us! On this episode, she shares about foster care, how God is sanctifying her, and how she has learned to turn to the Word in the midst of anxiety. In our recent time with Suzanne, she tells of how she is now pregnant (YAY), how she is really learning to trust God and how He has worked through their foster care disruption.

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This week on the podcast we welcome Katie Young! Katie dives right in to share about the long, tough season she has been enduring with her marriage, but is hopeful of the new beginning that is coming. She tells of how the Word has become life-giving for her in the midst of it all.

When we met back up with Katie, additional new beginnings had occurred. Katie sold her home and moved into a new one, went through a time of loss of income, finalized her divorce, was promoted at work, and began to go after her dream even harder. Within this season, Katie has learned, “Stay still. God is faithful. Faith speaks.”

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We give a warm welcome to Becky Dell on the DWITW podcast this week! Back in January, Becky talked with us about her identity in Christ, her adoptions, and her motivations behind mothering and studying the Bible. Within the last six months, God has been providing for and pursuing both her and her kids. Specifically, God has used the book of Hosea mightily to show her His relentless pursuit within her life.

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This week on the podcast we welcome Julie Swain! When we first chatted with Julie she was about to embark on a journey to China to adopt for the second time! She also shared about her past of broken relationships and how that has enabled her to empathize with orphans. In our second talk with Julie, she shares about the joy and hardship of bringing her daughter home from China. Along with that, she also tells of a season of brokenness that her and her husband have been walking through and learning the importance of self-care because of it.

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Today, we kick off the new season with our friend, Jessi Morter! When we first talked to Jessi, she was newly married and had just bought a house with her husband. She shared and talked through Romans and how it's less about following rules and more about being called to freedom and obedience through love. In our second chat with Jessi, she shares exciting news that she will be starting a new ministry role as Bible Study leader at her church! We also dive into Hosea and how God revealed His exclusivity specifically to her in how if we are going to be truly following Him, then we must reject everything else.

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On this special episode of the DWITW Podcast, Mashawn Rigmaiden joins us to chat not only about her life, but also about a ministry to women that are so dear to her heart. God has used her story to be brought to a place where she can empathize and come alongside women in the porn/strip industry. As Dashawn shares, we are encouraged to see the preciousness of God's pursuit. We see His never-ending pursuit for Mashawn, for women in the porn/strip industry, and for all of us. 

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In our final session, Natalie shows us how chapters 13 and 14 give a review of all of the major themes of Hosea - Israel's unfaithfulness, God's judgment, and Yahweh's steadfast love.

Natalie highlights in chapter 13 how Israel is using their God-given talents to worship idols, and how we can be tempted to do the same. She talks about how there is a very real danger of forgetting God, who is our Helper, both for Israel and for us. Though this judgment on Israel is not the final word from God.

In Chapter 14, Natalie teaches on Hosea's final call to God's people and his framework for repentance. She talks about God's promise to heal and love Israel freely and abundantly, even in the midst of their sinning. She specifically draws out two things: 1) Hosea's garden metaphors and their beckon for growth and repentance among the people, and 2) Hosea's appeal for the wise to heed his words and repent.

In this closing session of our Hosea Summer Study, Natalie closes by sharing what happened in history after Hosea's prophecy and asks us to consider how the reading of Hosea might have changed our hearts and lives this summer.

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In Session 7, Natalie takes us through Hosea chapters 11 and 12. She focuses on the character of God as a Father, specifically how He loves, what His heart is like, and what lessons He has to teach His children.

In the first section, Natalie shows us what God does as a Father in Chapter 11: He loves, calls, teaches, carries, heals, leads, eases, bends toward, and feeds His kids. She asks us to consider how we are responding to God as Father, and encourages us to delight in, praise, and set our thoughts on Him.

In the second section, Natalie describes God's heart as broken, compassionate and confident. She talks about the way Israel's sin has broken God's heart and how He willingly turns toward His people, even amid their disobedience. She urges us to wrestle with the uncomfortable closeness of God's judgment and His mercy - and that they are both true aspects of His character.

Lastly, Natalie covers the lessons that God wants to teach His people from their past. In particular, she explains the connections we can see from the patriarch Jacob's life that God presents in Chapter 12.

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In Session 6, Natalie covers Hosea 8-10 in three sections.

In the first section going through Ch. 8, she points out six ways that the Israelites are showing their self-reliance and connects each with the punishment that God declares. She asks a series of questions to encourage us to think through areas in our lives where we may be relying on ourselves instead of on God.

In the second section on Chapter 9, Natalie recounts several losses that the Israelites will experience because of their sin - loss of provisions, Promised Land, paths to holiness, precious items, fertility/future generations and preferential love. She asks us to consider what we are afraid to lose and to lay those idols down at the feet of Jesus, as well.

The last section covers Chapter 10, which focuses on the opportunity the Israelites have to seek the Lord and become planters of righteousness. Natalie encourages us to partner with the Spirit as He plants the Gospel in and through our lives - reminding us to believe that Jesus will be the One producing the fruit.

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This week, Natalie covers Hosea 6:4-7:16 in her lecture. In the first section, she talks about God's fatherly emotions toward Israel and His desire to have their hearts and not their "religious" actions. She encourages us to respond to God's extravagant love by giving God our whole hearts, not just our outward affections.

In the next section, she explains the ways that Israel has broken the covenant with God and how they are unable to love God in the way that He loves them (with a hesed, faithful love). Natalie follows this section by walking through the five pictures of Israel's unfaithfulness in Chapter 7: a heated oven, a half-baked cake, a man past his prime, a silly dove and a faulty bow.

Natalie closes by reminding us that in our natural state, we are not able to return God's perfect love. But in Christ, we can! We are able to show steadfast love back to God and others on the basis of Jesus' sacrifice and by the power of the Holy Spirit. In Christ, our imperfect love is being perfected, day by day.

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This week, Natalie takes us through Hosea 4-6:3. She covers God's formal charge against Israel and the details of the guilty verdict He proclaims in Hosea 5. She also warns us against having a self-righteous attitude toward the Israelite priests and their folly but instead calls us to examine what we, too, may "glory" in other than God Himself.

Natalie also addresses the lack of wisdom present in the land of Israel during Hosea's time and explains that we find God's wisdom through His Word, His people, and communion with Him. She beckons us to think about what worthless things we might be pursuing instead of the living God.

Lastly, Natalie walks through 6:1-3 which is Hosea's call for the people to return to God in repentance. He calls them to repent so that they may, in turn, receive healing and revival. She reminds us to keep the end in mind, play "the long game," and cultivate eternal perspective during our times of trial. Our call is to press on to know Jesus intimately ourselves, and also to press on in knowing Him together as brothers and sisters in Christ.

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WARNING: This lecture on Hosea 1-3 contains sensitive subject matter and language which may not be appropriate for children.

This week, Natalie concludes her two-part lecture on the first three chapters of Hosea. The second part of the teaching covers Hosea 2:14-3:5.

Natalie talks about God's wilderness pursuit of His people, His vision of future restoration, His marriage vows to Israel, and the picture of redemption we get to see in Hosea and Gomer's relationship. We are reminded this week that God's greatest desire for us is that we would desire Him.

Natalie also interviews Elise Herzing, who shares her wisdom and encouragement from her time in the wilderness with God. Elise reminds that God is with us in the wilderness!

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WARNING: This lecture on Hosea 1-3 contains sensitive subject matter and language which may not be appropriate for children.

This week, Natalie begins a two-part lecture on the first three chapters of Hosea. The first part of the teaching covers Hosea 1:1-2:13.

In her lecture, Natalie talks about what it means to make a covenant with God, other Biblical covenants, and the specific importance of the marriage covenant (1:2-1:3). She walks us through the significance of the names of Hosea's children and what promises follow from those names (1:4-2:1). Natalie also shares her own story of emotional infidelity in marriage and connects that to the story of Hosea and Gomer. Lastly, she explains how idol worship is classified as spiritual adultery and where the specific results of Israel's adultery are found in the text (2:2-2:13).

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This week kicks off our 4th annual Dayton Women in the Word Summer Study! This summer, we will be working through the book of Hosea. Over the next 8 weeks, we'll be sharing recordings from the Monday evening session here with you on the podcast. To find the Wednesday morning recordings and all of our other summer study resources, visit our Hosea Resources page.

In Session 1, Natalie gives us an overview of what to expect during our summer study and how Hosea fits into the big story of the Bible. She walks through the 5 context questions that are helpful to ask before we read, highlights some major themes in the book, discusses the importance of understanding Baal worship, and explains the homework for Session 2.

You can find the PowerPoint slides for Session 1 here.

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Welcome to the DWITW Season Four Wrap-Up Episode, which we have called Transformed! On this episode, Jillian, and co-host Natalie Herr take some time to recount what all God has done through this season and also point out some overarching themes.

Jill and Natalie also chat about DWITW's Hosea Summer Study! Join us whether you are near or far - we even have a companion guide for you ladies who can't attend in person. You can check out all the Hosea resources on our website! Make sure to follow along and tune into the podcast every week for the latest teaching episode! We hope you have been encouraged, transformed, and renewed through this season of podcasts! Blessings for the summer!

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This week we get the opportunity to chat with our friend, Rachel Wilson, within the very walls of the Victory Project! She shares about how Genesis 17:1-7 continues to transform her life. In this episode, Rachel highlights God's all-sufficiency. In her verbiage, "He doesn't need us, but He desires us...He doesn't 'need' us for anything, but He does desire to use us...He wants to be sufficient for all of it."

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Today, Kwana Jones-Becker joins us on the podcast! On this episode, Kwana shares how the verses Ephesians 2:8, Romans 5:8, and 1 Timothy 1:14 have transformed her thinking in allowing her to give grace to herself and to others, especially in the area of motherhood. A gem from this chat with Kwana is: "There's a way to get glory for God in EVERYTHING." We agree!