The Messy Table with Jenn Jewell

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EP. 40 | Lauren Chandler [Steadfast Love] Oct 02, 2018

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Life can disappoint us. People can hurt us. Health can abandon us. The unknown can scare us. Waiting can annoy us. Striving can discourage us. Perfection can paralyze us. But there's an anchor for our souls that never fails. Lauren Chandler is a pastor's wife, mom of three, author, song writer, horse lover, and worship leader who is no stranger to unexpected storms or overwhelming waves. From facing her husband's brain cancer to admitting her addiction to people-pleasing and perfection, Lauren has learned to cling to the unchanging, unfading, steadfast love of the Lord. "Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!" Psalms 107:1 Lauren is wise, humble, and so down-to-earth, which is exactly why this conversation feels like a warm cup of coffee in your favorite chair. Amy Groeschel and I absolutely loved chatting with her. So pop in your earbuds, pull up a chair, and join us at The Messy Table!

EP. 39 | Jillian Zavacky [Redeemed + Redefined] Sep 18, 2018

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Have you ever made plans in your head, but they didn't play out as you hoped? Have you ever been defined by the world's labels or even your own mistakes—instead of by God? Y'all, Jillian Zavacky has BEEN THERE and is vulnerably sharing her story with us today at The Messy Table! Jillian is the LifeGroups/LifeMissions Project Leader at one of our Life.Church locations, as well as a kitty mama, bold writer, loyal friend, and lover of God's Word. At 32 and single, she's sharing what it's meant for God to redefine EVERYTHING about her, even His purpose in her singleness. She wants to encourage you: Don't waste your season—whatever that season is! Don't do this crazy life alone! Instead of striving, choose surrender! Instead of listening to the lies of the enemy, let God REDEEM + REDEFINE you for His glory! If that doesn't get you fired up, you might need to check your pulse. So grab (or reheat) your coffee, pull up a chair, and join us at The Messy Table!

EP. 38 | Nicole Knox [Clinging to Hope in Sickness and in Health] Sep 04, 2018

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Anyone else like being in control? I know I do! But what happens when life spirals out of your grasp and you're left with more questions than answers? What happens when the rubber meets the road—when your faith smashes into your reality? Today, Cindy Beall and I are chatting with our friend, Nicole Knox, who's weathered many seasons of illness and unknown. Yet she still clings to hope. There's much to learn from this pastor's wife, mama of five, and joy-filled encourager. So grab your coffee, pull up a chair, and join us at The Messy Table!

EP. 37 | Robin Wall [Creating Wise Boundaries for Strong Marriages] Aug 21, 2018

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I have been anxiously awaiting this episode, y'all! Not only are we kicking off the fall semester at The Messy Table Podcast, but this conversation is particularly special to me because Robin Wall was MY mentor growing up, as well as an example + resource for me still today. Robin is the wife of Chris Wall, mama to three nearly-grown kids, an elementary music teacher (hello, Teacher of the Year!), and simply one of the wisest women I know. We're chatting all about mentoring, motherhood, and how an awkward situation ignited a rekindled passion for creating wise boundaries in which strong marriages can thrive. You're going to love it... and her. So pop in those earbuds and join us!

EP. 36 | Anita Wyatt [A Relentless Pursuit] Jul 24, 2018

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Welcome to The Messy Table! An ordinary space for real women, imperfect stories, and the God who's at work in our mess. Today's guest for Episode 36 is the brave and beautiful Anita Wyatt—wife to one, mom of 6, lover of the outdoors, and a woman who's not afraid to join God in the greatest mission on earth. Anita and her husband Wayne have not only adopted a precious boy from Ukraine with special needs, but they've also pursued his biological mother—who they discovered was living in a pig barn in exchange for a meal a day and a roof over her head. "Not on their watch," they decided. Join us as we uncover this unconventional story of God's relentless love!

EP. 35 | Mary Kuti [Renewing Your Mind + Marriage] Jul 10, 2018

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What would it take to actually renew your mind? What kind of mind shift has the power to yield massive results—even restore a marriage? If you're facing the impossible or ready to throw in the towel, my friend Mary Kuti has BEEN THERE. Mary is wife to her worship-pastor husband, Chris, and mama to two handsome boys + one brand spankin' new baby girl who just made her grand debut last week. Together, Chris and Mary lead one of our Life.Church locations in powerful worship every single week. But, as usual, there's a story behind the glory. In this episode, Mary is chatting with Cindy Beall and I about something incredibly messy that happened early on in their marriage, when two people running in opposite directions eventually led to unfaithfulness. BUT GOD. By His grace, God didn't allow their story to end there. Today, Mary is offering gobs of learned wisdom, timeless tips, and buckets of hope for allowing God to renew ALL THE THINGS. Will you join us?!

EP. 34 | Lisa Bevere [Adamant: Finding Truth in a Universe of Opinions] Jun 26, 2018

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You guys! Today's episode at The Messy Table is straight FIRE. Lisa Bevere is chatting with Amy Groeschel and I about how God is using her past and present messes for His glory, plus her latest book, Adamant: Finding Truth in a Universe of Opinions. "When I have an encounter with Jesus, I have an encounter with Truth." —Lisa Bevere Lisa is the wife of John Bevere, mama to four grown boys, co-founder of Messenger International, a New York Times bestselling author and stunning blend of both sugar + spice. I pray that we'll all be a little closer to the Truth (Jesus!) at the end of this powerful episode. So grab your coffee, pull up a chair, and join us!

EP. 33 | Derek Jewell [A Man’s Perspective on Marriage + Parenting] Jun 11, 2018

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In honor of Father's Day (and for the first time ever), we're getting a MAN'S PERSPECTIVE at The Messy Table! Derek Jewell is a husband, dad, pastor, friend, outdoorsman... and he happens to be mine. We're talking all things Marriage + Parenting, plus the daring adventure of following Christ. I might be biased, but this is possibly my favorite episode ever. This one's not just for the ladies, so have a listen and then pass along to the men in your life!

EP. 32 | Sharon Hester [Crossing Lines + Building Bridges] May 29, 2018

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That's right, friends. A new episode is LIVE at The Messy Table Podcast! Today's guest is powerhouse Sharon Hester—a mama of three, pastor's wife, math teacher, and an advocate for others, especially those being overlooked or outcast because of racial injustice. "He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." Micah 6:8 In this conversation, Sharon divulges about her family's latest leap of faith, what God's teaching her as she teaches others, and why it's crucial to cross lines + build bridges when it comes to the racial tension that's been wounding our nation for far too long. This one's important, y'all. Grab your coffee, pull up a chair, and join us at The Messy Table!

EP. 31 | Laynie Travis [Trading Mountains of Fear for Mountains of Faith] May 15, 2018

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We're continuing the Mother's Day Week party by virtually high-fiving all of you AMAZING MAMAS out there—bio moms, adoptive moms, foster moms, step moms, mamas of babies here on earth and mamas of babies in heaven. Aunts, sisters, mentors, care-takers, and those who "mother" others in your life... WE CELEBRATE YOU! We wish every woman who pours herself out all the solitude, pedicures, and coffee in this world. But even if those things aren't at your current disposal, today's episode with Laynie Travis is! "You can build a mountain of fear or you can build a mountain of faith." Laynie is the cutest mom of four you've ever seen. She's also a wise teacher, fierce encourager, and downright overcomer—especially when it comes to FEAR. Fear can be joy-sucking. Fear can be paralyzing. Fear can keep us from walking in trusting obedience with our Savior. But Laynie's story and words inspire us to a place of bravery, with a confidence that comes from Christ. You're going to LOVE this episode. So grab your coffee, pull up a chair, and join us at The Messy Table!

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