The Urban Christian Woman Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Urban Christian Woman podcast seeks to restore the Urban Woman with the Gospel for everyday life. TUCW's desire is to see women of various ethnic and urban geographic locations “rooted, built up and established in the faith. And to not be captive to empty philosophies or human traditions...” As God’s Word does His work in the life of every woman, God is gracious to use her to restore whatever she encounters throughout the course of everyday life.
Join Te'Sheba, Leah and Elizabeth Berget as the conversation explores the concept of God's love like a mother, delving into maternal language in scripture and the embodiment of liturgy in motherhood. It highlights the everyday rhythms and connection with God, providing a fresh perspective on faith and motherhood. The conversation explores the expansiveness of God and the divine care for mothers, emphasizing communion with God in everyday moments and the kingdom work of motherhood. It also delves into the concept of belovedness and the heart of God, offering encouragement to weary mothers and those experiencing infertility or loss.
Takeaways
- God's love can be understood through the lens of motherhood
- Maternal language in scripture offers a beautiful perspective on God's character and how God's expansiveness transcends everyday moments
- Mothers are seen and cared for by God
Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction to Living with the End in Mind
- 10:07 Maternal Language in Scripture
- 16:32 Everyday Rhythms and Connection with God
- 35:01 Belovedness and Divine Care
Join Te'Sheba and Leah as they chat with Brittany Smigielski, a children's pastor and author of the Bible workbook 'Thrive with Jesus: Lessons in Scripture.' Brittany shares her journey of writing the book and the importance of knowing Jesus relationally. She emphasizes the significance of dwelling with Jesus and the impact it has on our lives.
Takeaways
- Relational Knowledge: The importance of knowing Jesus relationally and the impact it has on our lives.
- Dwelling with Jesus: The significance of dwelling with Jesus and the transformation it brings to our lives.
Key Moments
- 00:00 Introduction and Book Overview
- 07:45 Knowing Jesus Relationally
- 27:28 The Impact of Dwelling with Jesus
The conversation revolves around the launch of the Witness Conference, an inaugural event aimed at equipping and mobilizing women for urban ministry. It emphasizes the importance of addressing the unique needs of women in metropolitan areas and provides details about the conference's purpose, keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and registration.
Takeaways
- Equipping women for urban ministry
- The importance of the witness conference
Key Moments
- 00:00 The Witness Conference Launch
- 10:41 Keynote Speakers and Breakout Sessions
- 16:05 Conference Registration and Closing Remarks
Join Leah, Te'Sheba, and guest Elizabeth Woodson as they delve into the impact of cultural formation, the concept of Shalom as a framework for wholeness, the influence of radical expressive individualism, the importance of habits of service and community building, and the exhortation for gospel transformation over cultural formation. Join them as they chat about the Witness Conference and the writing of 'Habits of Resistance'. The ladies unpack understanding Shalom in Scripture, false narratives and cultural formation, the favorite chapter to write, spiritual practices and community service, and the exhortation for gospel transformation.
Episode Highlights:
- Formation through cultural influence
- Shalom as a framework for wholeness
- Radical expressive individualism and its impact
- Habits of service and community building
- Gospel transformation over cultural formation
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they chat with Yana Conner on the work offenses play in our spiritual formation. The ladies dig into the concepts of living beyond offense, the theology of Shalom, forgiveness, and reconciliation, as well as the idea of forgiving oneself. The discussion provides valuable insights into these topics, offering a deeper understanding of the how the good news of Jesus Christ invites us to be transformed in our offenses.
Episode Highlights:
- Living beyond offense
- The theology of Shalom
Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction to Yana
- 05:59 Living Beyond Offense
- 11:53 The Theology of Shalom
- 31:24 Forgiving Yourself
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they launch a new series aimed at strengthening urban women through conversations with women formed by Jesus. The series will provide various resources and discussions on resistance against cultural pressures and living a life formed by Jesus and his ways.
Leah and Te'Sheba explore the life and work of Dr. Mercy Oduyoye, a global methodist theologian known for her contributions to African women's theology. It delves into the challenges faced by African women, the influence of Western culture, the formation of identity, ecumenical equipping, unity and advocacy in the church, biblical foundation for gender equality, and the practice of being in the Word. It also highlights the global influence and community formation, the empowerment of African women theologians, unique African feminist theology, resistance against cultural erasure and injustice, and the calling and virtue of perseverance.
Key Takeaways:
- African Women's Theology
- Cultural Context
- Ecumenical Equipping
- Identity Formation
- Perseverance
Join Te'Sheba and Leah as they delve into the life of Lü Xiaomin, a Chinese sister and spiritual mother, focusing on her early life, conversion to Christianity, composition of Christian hymns, and the impact of her witness. It explores the cultural and spiritual resilience of Lü Xiaomin, her enduring faith, and the virtues she embodies.
Takeaways
- Missional Calling
- Spiritual resilience
- Cultural impact
Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction to Lu Xiaomin and Her Story
- 09:03 Composing Christian Hymns and Persecution
- 15:03 Spiritual Disciplines and Endurance
- 20:15 Worship and Virtue
Leah and Te'Sheba explore the life and virtues of Amma Syncletica, focusing on humility, simplicity, and the importance of silence, prayer, and spiritual disciplines in forming the interior life. It delves into her rejection of societal comforts and legalism, her endurance in trials, and her call to abide and live missionally in the desert. The chapters cover her background, living faithfully in the Roman Empire, rejecting cultural Christianity, and the practice of silence and prayer as a virtue of humility.
Takeaways
- Humility, generosity, and simplicity are key virtues exemplified by Amma Syncletica.
- The importance of silence, prayer, are central in forming the interior life.
The podcast episode kicks off a new series called SheroesOfTheFaith, which is a fan favorite. The hosts discuss the inspiration behind the series and the women they will be focusing on from across the globe. They highlight the importance of learning from the stories of women who have lived faithfully throughout history and globally, and the encouragement it brings to urban women. The hosts also emphasize the significance of being theologians and the value of being anchored in the historical church. They invite the listeners to journey through the lives of the three women with the theme of living with the end in mind.
Takeaways:
- Inspiration from the stories of faithful women throughout history
- The importance of being theologians and being anchored in the historical church
Leah and Te'Sheba explore the concept of embodied liturgy in everyday life, focusing on the rhythms of worship and the practice of liturgy in various settings. Dr. Catherine Moore shares her experiences and insights, highlighting the significance of everyday practices and the spiritual lessons learned through bread making with the Lord. The conversation delves into the autonomic nervous system and its connection to trauma, the science of bread and its relation to healing, and the concept of living with the end in mind. It explores the impact of trauma on the nervous system, the healing properties of bread-making, and the embodiment of liturgy in daily life.
Key Takeaways:
- Embodied liturgy in everyday life
- Rhythms of worship in daily practices while understanding the autonomic nervous system
- The connection between trauma and the nervous system
Key Highlights:
- 00:00 Spiritual Lessons in Bread Making with the Lord
- 33:02 The Science of Bread and Healing
- 41:09 Living with the End in Mind
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they explore the concept of embodied liturgy and its application in everyday life, emphasizing the importance of community, hospitality, and connection. Jess Gracewski, Pastor at Reality San Francisco, shares her journey, challenges, and insights on singleness, identity, and ministry, offering encouragement and admonishment to live faithfully in a hurried, full context. The discussion highlights the significance of scripture, diversity in relationships, and the need to slow down and seek wisdom in decision-making.
Themes:
- Embodying liturgy
- Living faithfully in a hurried, full context
Conversation Highlights:
- 00:00 Introduction to Embodied Liturgy
- 07:47 Defining and Embodying Liturgy
- 24:38 Living Faithfully in a Hurried Context
- 32:03 Admonishment and Encouragement
Guest Bio:
You can learn more about Jessica by visiting her writings https://yojgracey.substack.com/ and IG: @yojgracey
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We'd love to hear from you and what blessed you on the podcast and how you are applying truth to your everyday life. Meet us on IG @theurbanchristianwoman and share your reflections with others in our community.
In this episode of the podcast, Te'Sheba and Leah introduce a new series titled "Embodied Liturgy," focusing on how worship can be integrated into everyday life. They welcome Jessica Jenkins, a neurodivergent Bible teacher and Director of We Who Thirst, who shares her insights on the significance of embodied liturgy from a biblical perspective. Jessica discusses her current project, the "Women of the Bible in Context" podcast, where she explores the historical context of women in the Bible, emphasizing their stories and struggles. The conversation delves into how these narratives can inform modern practices of worship and connection with God.
Themes
00:00 Introduction to Embodied Liturgy
02:01 Jessica Jenkins and Her Work
03:30 Defining Liturgy and Its Importance
05:39 Personal Experiences of Liturgy
09:21 Exploring Women in the Genealogy of Jesus
11:21 Tamar's Story and Its Significance
14:43 Rahab and Ruth: Foreign Women of Faith
20:33 Cultural Influences on Spiritual Practices
25:11 Living with the End in Mind
27:14 Closing Prayer and Reflections
Guest Bio:
You can learn more about Jessica by visiting, https://wewhothirst.com/
Join the Conversation:
We'd love to hear from you and what blessed you on the podcast and how you are applying truth to your everyday life. Meet us on IG @theurbanchristianwoman and share your reflections with others in our community.
Join Leah as she chats with Danielle Anderson about mourning through her mothering.
Click here for Danielle's book, Joy In The Mourning.
Join Leah as she chats with Danielle Anderson about mourning through her mothering.
Click here for Danielle's book, Joy In The Mourning.
Join Te'Sheba as she chats with Kim Hardy about mothering patiently in every stage with joy.
You can find Kim at:
IG: @kimhardyspeaks
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Join Te'Sheba and Susan as they chat about how we as women are called to frame our mothering through joy in the trenches.
As we close out Season 7, we have from our listeners regarding conversations on motherhood and it is our joy to bring this series to the airwaves for your encouragement.
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they dialogue with Elizabeth Woodson about her newly released study on Galatians: Live Free.
You can purchase Elizabeth's new study here.
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they the courage and confidence of Perpetua through her diary account.
Recommended Resources:
- The Diary of Perpetua
- The Patient Ferment of the Early Church by Alan Kreider
- The Forgotten Desert Mothers by Laura Swan
- African Heroes by Jerome Gay
For more free resources by TUCW check them out here.
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they discuss the godly character of Perpetual through her diary account. Recommended Resources:•The Diary of Perpetua•The Patient Ferment of The Early Church by Alan Kreider•The Forgotten Desert Mothers by Laura Swan•African Heroes by Jerome Gay For more free resources by The Urban Christian Woman check them out here.
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they discuss how Perpetua, Felicitas, and other brothers from Carthage participated in community with each as God's people.
Recommended Resources:
- The Diary of Perpetua
- The Patient Ferment of The Early Church by Alan Kreider
- The Forgotten Desert Mothers by Laura Swan
- African Heroes by Jerome Gay
For more free resources by The Urban Christian Woman check them out here.
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they discuss how Perpetua engaged communion with God.
Recommended Resources:
- The Diary of Perpetua
- The Patient Ferment of the The Early Church by Alan Kreider
- The Forgotten Desert Mothers by Laura Swan
- African Heroes by Jerome Gay
For more free resources by The Urban Christian Woman check here.
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as the discuss the life of Perpetua as a public theologian.
Recommended Resources:
- The Diary of Perpetua
- The Patient Ferment of The Early Church by Alan Kreider
- The Forgotten Desert Mothers by Laura Swan
- African Heroes by Jerome Gay
For more free resources by The Urban Christian Woman check us out here.
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they discuss SHEroes of the Faith: Perpetua and Felicitas.
Grab your Perpetua Diary here.
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they discuss how the truth of who The Holy Spirit is impacts our lives today.
Recommended Resources:
- Forgotten God: Francis Chan
- New Testament In Color: IVP
- The Holy Spirit: Bible Project
For more resources by The Urban Christian Woman check us out here.
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they discuss The Holy Spirit in the narrative of scripture through Redemption and Restoration.
Recommended Resources:
- Forgotten God: Francis Chan
- New Testament In Color: IVP
- The Holy Spirit: Bible Project
For more resources by The Urban Christian Woman check us out here.
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they discuss The Holy Spirit in the narrative of scripture through Creation and Fall.
Recommended Resources:
- Forgotten God: Francis Chan
- New Testament In Color: IVP
- The Holy Spirit: Bible Project
For more resources by The Urban Christian Woman look here.
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they share about the new series,
"Our Present Help: A Study Series on The Holy Spirit". Invite a friend and journey together through the series!
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they sit down with Irene Sun and discuss her story and her life on mission.
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they sit down with Megan Brown and discuss her story and her life on mission.
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they sit down with Portia Collins and discuss her story and living a life on mission.
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they sit down with Dr. Elissa Weichbrodt and discuss her story and life on mission.
We apologize for any audio technical difficulties. This was recorded live at TGCW'24. We pray that whatever is gained from the interview that it would bless each of you.
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they sit down with Missie Branch and discuss her story and her life on mission.
Join Leah and Te'Sheba in a raw and real conversation about how God is meeting them in their lives, and gain a glimpse into the next series.
Join Leah And Te'Sheba in the last installment of TUCW's annual "Books to Delight In" series with Yolanda Solomon. The ladies chat about Yolanda's book, Discipleship As Holy Collaboration.
During the interview they chat about:
- where discipleship as a holy collaborative work takes place in scripture.
- why community is essential in the christian life
- how discipleship cultivates a healthy christian life
You can hear more from Yolanda and her work on IG@yolanda.solomon.bk
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We'd love to hear from you and how this episode or other Urban Christian Woman resources that are blessing you. Share your reviews, testimonies, and thoughts with us on:
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Join Leah and Te'Sheba in the third installment of TUCW's annual, "Books to Delight In" series with Pricelis Dominguez. They chat with Pricelis about her latest book, Being A Sanctuary.
During the interview they chat about:
- Pricelis' story
- The three pillars of being a sanctuary
- Discipling an individual in and through church hurt or church abuse
You can hear more from Pricelis and her work at: https://www.pricelispd.com
Catch her encouragement on IG@pricelispd
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We'd love to hear from you and how this episode or other Urban Christian Woman resources are blessing you. Share your reviews, testimonies, and thoughts with us on:
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Join us in the second installment of TUCW's annual, "Books to Delight In" Series with Trillia Newbell. We chat with Trillia about her latest book and gathering around the table with her family. During our time we chat about:
- Trillia's joy for food and gathering
- How and why she wanted to incorporate food, history, and the word of God
- The beauty of slowness in gathering people around the table
- The joy of using resources for discipling around the table
You can hear more from Trillia and her work at: https://www.trillianewbell.com/
Catch her encouragement on
IG@trillianewbell
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We'd love to hear from you and how this episode or other Urban Christian Woman resources are blessing you. Share your reviews, testimonies, and thoughts with us on:
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In this first installment of TUCW's annual, "Books to Delight In" Series with Dr. Sarita Lyons. We chat about her newest book, her story as a church girl and how she hopes to provide gospel vision towards a new generation of church girls. During our time we chat about the following topics:
- Dr. Sarita's story
- How the identity and purpose of black christian women is being highjacked and the solution scripture provides.
- How we see Jesus give us framework to a life of mission.
- What work does rest play in our lives versus overworking and burnout culture.
You can hear more from Dr. Sarita and her work at: https://www.saritalyons.com/
Catch her encouragement on IG@drsaritalyons
Join the Conversation:
We'd love to hear from you and how this episode or other Urban Christian Woman resources are blessing you. Share your reviews, testimonies, and thoughts with us on:
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In this pre-season episode, Elissa dives into how we are called to own our stories to glorify God.
Main Topics Covered:
- Elissa's story of origin
- Understanding history and its sinful brokenness
- How to hold the stories that we embody in light of God's story
You can find Dr. Elissa Weichbrodt and her work at:
https://www.redeemingvision.com
Join the Conversation:
We'd love to hear how this episode applies to your life. Share you thoughts, questions, and testimonies with us on IG@theurbanchristianwoman or FB@TheUrban ChristianWoman
In this pre-season episode, Megan dives into navigating discipleship as a woman of color.
Main Topics Covered:
- Megan's story of discipleship
- Discipleship contextually and methodically
- Three discipleship encouragements
You can find Megan Brown and her work at:
https://www.militaryspouse.com/
Join the Conversation:
We'd love to hear how this episode applies to your life. Share your thoughts, questions, testimonies with us on IG@theurbanchristianwoman.
In this pre-season episode, Elizabeth dives into understanding the importance of biblical literacy as the main equipping tool for .
Main Topics Covered:
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An Invitation
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Knowing God's Story
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Contextualizing God's Story for who we are
You can find Elizabeth Woodson and her work at:
https://www.thewoodsoninstitute.org
You can register for PROCLAIM or support this gathering initiative at:
https://www.theurbanchristianwoman.com/events
Join the Conversation:
We'd love to hear how this episode applies to your life. Share your thoughts, questions, testimonies with us on IG@theurbanchristianwoman.
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they have conversation with Pastor Jerome, Lead Pastor at Vision Church in Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina. Pastor Jerome discusses church hurt and it's impact in the believer's life and local church.
You can purchase "Church Hurt" and other resources from Pastor Jerome Gay, Jr. here.
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they have a conversation with Pastor Jamaal Williams, Lead Pastor of Sojourn Church Midtown and President of Harbor Network. Pastor Jamaal discusses in this episode the what and how to cultivate a multi-ethnic Kingdom culture in the life of a believer.
You can purchase the book "In Church as It Is in Heaven " here.
Join Te'Sheba as she has a conversation with Pastor Thabiti Anyabwile, President of The Crete Collective and Pastor of Anacostia River Church. Te'Sheba and Pastor T chat about what is a healthy church member.
You can purchase "What is A Healthy Church Member?" or other resources of Pastor T's here.
Join Te'Sheba as she has a conversation with one of her local Pastors Dr. Cory Wilson President of Emmaus Theological Seminary. Te'Sheba and Pastor Wilson discuss "What is The Church?"
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they discuss the origin story of woman in Restoration from Revelation 21 and 22.
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they discuss the origin story of woman in Redemption from Romans 7-8 and 2 Corinthians 5.
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they discuss the origin story of woman in the fall from Genesis 3.
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they discuss the origin story of woman in creation from Genesis 1 & 2.
Join Te'Sheba and Leah as they have a conversation with Oghosa Inyamu on unscrambling God's Word verse-by-verse. Oghosa shares with the ladies why being in God's Word daily and meditating on it is essential for the Christian life.
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they have a conversation with Donna McIntosh on stillness and hearing the voice of God for our daily spiritual formation.
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they have a conversation with Felicia Wu Song about technology and it's impact towards daily spiritual formation.
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they have a conversation with Jasmine Holmes about her latest book release, "Crowned With Glory".
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they have a conversation with Rachel Jones on her book,"A Brief Theology of Periods (Yes, really): An Adventure for the Curious into Bodies, Womanhood, Time, Pain and Purpose-and How to Have a Better Time...(What does the Bible say about menstruation?)"
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they have a conversation with K. A. Ellis around her latest book, "Wisdoms Call: 100 Meditations for a Life in Christ".
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they have a conversation with Dr. Michelle Lee Barnewall around her newest book, "A Longing to Belong: Reflections on Faith, Identity and Race".
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they kickoff the season with background on the Book of Jonah.
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they have their final chat with Sharon Hughes about "Art and Redemption Through Justice".
Join Te'Sheba and Sharon as they discuss a theology of art and how we view art as followers of Jesus.
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as the unpack the story of Tamar, a lesser known woman in scripture.
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they unpack the story of Shiphrah and Puah, two lesser known women in scripture.
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they unpack the story of Hagar, a lesser known woman in scripture.
Join Leah as she interviews Pastor Duane Davis on co-journeying with him in their local church.
Join Leah and her lifelong friend Megan Turner as they discuss co-journeying in friendship.
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they have a conversation with Jasmine Holmes and her upcoming new release book, "Never Cast Out: How the Gospel Puts an End to the Story of Shame".
We're back and excited about Season 5! Listen in for all the series that we will be doing in this 2022-23 season.
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they chat with Khristie Lauren Adams about investing in the next generation of women.
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they chat with Elizabeth about her new release book, "Embrace Your Life: How to Find Joy When the Life You Have is Not the Life You Hoped For".
Join Leah, Te'Sheba, and Sis. Kristie Anyabwile as they study Philippians. 2:12-18 through literarily.
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they chat with Kristie about her new release book, "Literarily".
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they chat with Jasmine in this three-part series about her latest book, "Carved In Ebony: Lessons from the Black Women Who Shape Us".
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they chat with Jasmine in this three-part series about her latest book, "Carved In Ebony: Lessons from the Black Women Who Shape Us".
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they with Jasmine in this three-part series about her latest book, "Carved In Ebony: Lessons from the Black Women Who Shape Us".
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they discuss the spiritual disciplines evangelism and serving.
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they discuss the spiritual disciplines journaling and learning.
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they discuss the second set of spiritual disciplines: prayer and fasting.
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they discuss the first set of spiritual disciplines: silence and solitude.
Join Leah & Te'Sheba in the new mini-series around spiritual practices for the christian woman's life.
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they talk about the final chapters of God's story and the world in Genesis 10 and 11.
In this episode we hear from Joy Brewington, Yodit Kifle, Vatreisha Nyemba, Rebecca Shasberger and D'Angela Tanks share their stories of being on mission in their everyday lives.
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they discuss what it means to be on mission as women in our lives.
In Luke 23 & 24, the way of the Kingdom is embracing the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ for humanities sin and living in belief of his Kingdom coming again.
The Way of the Kingdom is the faithful servant willing to leverage what they have for the kingdom of Jesus.
The Way of the Kingdom is faith in action demonstrated by obedience through following God.
The way of the Kingdom is a call to acknowledge Christ in our everyday living through our head, hands, and heart.
A look at Lois Evans and her faithfulness as a multi-generational discipler who taught women how to navigate the seasons of life.
A look at Mary McLeod Bethune who committed her life to cross-generational discipleship.
Join Te'Sheba as she chats with Women of Hope Executive Director Sheila Locatelli and Advisory Member Vahtreisha Nyemba.
A call to live faithfully in prayer and thankful watchfulness to proclaim the gospel in your community.
Throughout the story of the Bible God calls his people to set up traditions to remember. Whether stone or feast or fast or ceremony. Join TUCW and see why God's Word calls us to remember.
Join Te'Sheba & Leah as they introduce Season 2: Living Faithfully As An Urban Christian Woman. A study through the book of Colossians.
Sharifa is the Content Director for If:Gathering & Contributing Writer to, "Vindicating the Vixens: Revisting Sexualized, Vilified, and Marginalized Women of the Bible".