Arkansas Baptist Women Podcast

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Why Women Need Theological Discipleship: with Hunter Beless Sep 01, 2025

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Join us for an encouraging chat with author and mom Hunter Beless as she shares why discipleship doesn't have to be intimidating - it's simply "one beggar telling another beggar where to find bread!" Discover how theology (just the study of God!) and discipleship work together beautifully in our everyday relationships, from motherhood moments to gospel friendships that help us navigate life's ups and downs with the hope of Jesus.

When Your Husband is Called to Ministry with Brooke Burgin Aug 11, 2025

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Brooke Burgin shares about her and her husband's unexpected call to ministry. She offers encouragement for other Arkansas Baptist Women seeking to faithfully serve the Lord in whatever capacity we can.

Brooke and her husband Jonathan both serve at the Summit Church in Conway, AR.

Scripture, Community, and Second Chances with Hannah Zirbel Jul 23, 2025

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Join us today as we learn about Hannah Zirbel's life and her work as college minister at Woodland Heights Baptist Church in Conway. This episode covers a range of topics from her marraige, her call to ministry, her philosophy of ministry, and her approach to discipling college students.

Being Present in Ministry and at Home - Jennifer Francis Jun 16, 2025

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In this episode, we get to hear from Jennifer Francis about her life as a mom, wife, minister and follower of Jesus. She shares her perspective on how to stay balanced through it all - and how to cultivate a love for church in our children.

Finding Balance with Tara Venable Jun 02, 2025

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In this episode, we welcome special guest Tara Venable! Tara is a pediatrician, pastor's wife, and mother of four. Join us today as she shares her journey of balancing multiple roles while maintaining her faith at the center of everything.

Episode Highlights:

Meet Tara: Wife to Pastor John Venable of New Life Baptist Church, mother to four children (ages 3-12), and a pediatrician working in the NICU at UAMS and Arkansas Children's Hospital.
Navigating Different Life Seasons: Tara discusses the challenges of parenting across different ages—from toddler tantrums to pre-teen emotions—and how she approaches each stage with intention.
Authentic Spiritual Rhythms: Unlike the "perfect morning routine" many aspire to, Tara embraces her night-owl tendencies, spending time with the Lord in late evening hours and holding her schedule loosely to follow God's daily leading.
Family Discipleship Made Simple: Tara shares how she and her husband teach biblical priorities to their children through everyday conversations, prayer, and modeling a life centered on loving God and loving others.
Church as Family: Tara emphasizes the importance of finding community within the church and encourages listeners to "keep seeing people"—especially newcomers who might feel invisible.

This encouraging conversation reminds listeners that serving God happens in all areas of life—whether at work, church, or home—and that faithfully showing up each day with trust in Christ is what matters most.

A Life-Long Love for the Church - Gina Green May 19, 2025

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Mrs. Gina Green is a lifelong servant of the Lord who has filled many different ministry roles throughout the years. She seeks to be obedient to Jesus in whatever way that may look like. Be encouraged today as you hear about her deep love for the church that has carried her through a variety of seasons.

Ministry, Work and Motherhood - Katie Cheek May 05, 2025

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Katie Cheek joins the podcast this week and shares about her current season of ministry as a working mom.

Ministry Throughout The Years - Diane Nix Apr 21, 2025

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In the episode, Morgan and Hannah sit down with Diane Nix to hear her share about her current season of ministry. For the past 17 years, Diane Nix has hosted the SBC Women's Expo, and for 20 years, Diane has served on the board to help plan the SBC Women's Monday Morning session held each year at the SBC annual meeting. She hosts free "Refresh Retreats" for ministry wives and is passionate about providing support for ministry wives to live well in the "glass house." Join the conversation as we enter into ministry and life with Diane.

Learn more about her ministry at:

https://contagiousjoy4him.com/

The Heart of Worship - Christen Kordsmeier Apr 07, 2025

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Christen Kordsmeier has a heart for worshipping Jesus. As an associate worship leader, she helps guide many people into praise and adoration. In this episode, we get to hear about her life and the ways the Lord has led her to this point.

What If My Husband And I Are Spiritually Mismatched? - Leslie Strobel Mar 24, 2025

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In this special episode, we sit down with Leslie Strobel to discuss her ministry and her support for her husband, Lee. She shares her testimony of coming to faith in Jesus - and what it was like to pray and contend for her athiest husband to come to trust Jesus as well. Her husband Lee eventually came to believe in Jesus and went on to author many different books that have shared Jesus with millions of people around the world. The couple now travel around to various speaking engagements and conferences. They are active in their church and cherish time together with their grandkids.

Leslie and her husband, Lee, co-wrote a book called "Spiritual Mismatch" to help others in similar situations where one spouse is a believer and the other is not.

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