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In this episode, Amanda and Corinne welcome Jen Wilkin for a conversation about leadership, ministry, and faithful discipleship. Jen shares wisdom from more than 30 years of ministry, reminding women in ministry and emerging leaders that lasting faithfulness is built through humility, obedience, and character.

Jen also reflects on Joshua and the courage it takes to trust God in seasons of challenge and opportunity. Together, they talk about dying to self, leading with integrity, and trusting God to shape every season.

They also talk about Jen’s new book, Dust to Dust, and the hope Scripture offers as we think about aging, beauty, and the body. Listen in for a steady reminder to receive every season with grace, purpose, and confidence in God’s faithful work.

SHOW LINKS:

• Dust to Dust: Aging Wisely in an Anti-Aging World by Jen Wilkin
• Jen Wilkin’s Official Website
• Resources from Jen Wilkin
• Joshua: 10 Week Bible Study
• Joshua 1
• Joshua 24
• Judges 21:25
• James 3:5-10
• Proverbs 18:21
• Luke 9:23
• Ephesians 6:12
• Colossians 3:5

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What if the purpose behind every decision, every act of service, and every season of your life was not your success, but God's glory?

In this final episode of the Fully Dependent Summer Series, Amanda and Corrine explore the foundational truth that a life fully dependent on God is ultimately a life lived for His glory. As believers, it's easy to become distracted by personal goals, accomplishments, and the desire for recognition. Yet Scripture continually calls us to fix our eyes on something greater: the glory of God.

Amanda and Corrine discuss what God's glory reveals about His character and why understanding who He is changes how we live, serve, and make decisions. They reflect on the beauty of a God who is both infinitely powerful and deeply caring, inviting listeners to trust Him more fully and align their lives with His purposes.

Through biblical encouragement and practical application, this conversation challenges listeners to consider whether their ambitions, priorities, and daily choices are pointing others to themselves or to God. As the series comes to a close, we're reminded that true fulfillment is found not in building our own kingdoms, but in living for the One whose glory will endure forever.

Thank you for joining us for the Fully Dependent Summer Series. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who wants to live with greater purpose, dependence, and passion for God's glory.

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What if true strength isn't found in becoming more self-sufficient, but in becoming more dependent on God?

In this episode of the Fully Dependent Summer Series, Amanda and Corrine explore the paradox at the heart of the Christian life: God's strength is most clearly displayed through our weakness. In a culture that celebrates independence, self-reliance, and having it all together, Scripture invites believers into a different way of living, one marked by complete dependence on the Lord.

Through biblical examples, personal stories, and practical encouragement, Amanda and Corrine discuss how recognizing our limitations can become an opportunity to experience God's power in deeper ways. They examine what it means to bring our weaknesses, fears, and struggles before God and trust Him to provide the strength we need for each day.

Whether you're facing a difficult season, feeling overwhelmed by ministry responsibilities, or simply running low on strength, this conversation will remind you that God does not ask you to be strong enough on your own. Instead, He invites you to rely on Him.

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When life presents countless voices telling you what to do, how do you know whose wisdom to trust?

In this episode of the Fully Dependent Summer Series, Amanda Mejias and Corinne Allen explore what it means to seek God's wisdom in every area of life and ministry. In a world filled with advice, opinions, and endless information, it can be tempting to rely on our own understanding or the wisdom of the culture around us. Yet Scripture consistently points believers to a better source, God Himself.

Amanda and Corinne discuss the difference between worldly knowledge and godly wisdom, highlighting biblical passages that call believers to trust in the Lord and seek His guidance daily. They share practical encouragement for ministry leaders, moms, and women navigating everyday decisions, reminding listeners that God generously gives wisdom to those who ask.

Whether you're facing a major ministry challenge, making a family decision, or simply seeking direction for the day ahead, this conversation will encourage you to cultivate a deeper dependence on God through prayer and trust.

God never intended for us to navigate life and ministry on our own. As we seek Him daily, He faithfully provides the wisdom, direction, and discernment we need. True dependence begins when we stop trusting ourselves and start asking God to lead every step.

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Summer can be one of the busiest and most demanding seasons in ministry. Between events, travel, camps, family responsibilities, and ongoing leadership commitments, many women in ministry find themselves running on empty. In this episode of His Glory, Her Good, Amanda Mejias and Corinne Allen have an honest conversation about the challenges of summer ministry and the importance of finding true rest in the midst of a full schedule.

This episode is a reminder that rest is not a reward for finishing the work, it is a gift from God that strengthens us for the work He has called us to do. Whether you're leading a ministry, serving your family, or navigating a particularly busy season, you'll be encouraged to slow down, seek God's presence, and trust that your labor in the Lord is never in vain.

Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who could use encouragement during a busy season of ministry.

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As we wrap our ninth season of HGHG, we wanted to take you on a virtual coffee date as share our stories from the Her Good Retreat, talk about what's new in our personal lives, and celebrate what is to come for Lifeway Girls!

Grab your favorite coffee (or energy) drink, find a comfy couch, and spend time catching up with us on all the fun happening around us!

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Need prayer? Have a question? Email us at girls.ministry@lifeway.com.

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Happy Grad Party Season! In this episode, we unpack the difference between God's plan and His purpose, how to help seniors steward this transition well, and how parents can walk alongside them without white-knuckling the outcome. Plus, we get personal — reflecting on what we'd tell our own senior-year selves about trusting God when you can't see where He's leading.

Whether you're the senior, the mom, or just someone who needed this reminder — this one's for you.

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Check out our brand new Bible study for college girls: Daughters

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Healthy ministry is built on intentional, trust-filled relationships—not efficient, well-run programs.

When people are the priority, everything shifts. You measure success by life change instead of attendance. You slow down enough to notice needs. You invest deeply instead of spreading yourself thin. Students feel known, leaders feel cared for, and parents feel partnered with—not sidelined.

That kind of ministry doesn’t require a certain personality type either. Whether you’re outgoing or introverted, what matters most is consistency, presence, and genuine care. Relationships grow through small, repeated moments of showing up, listening well, and following through.

And over time, you realize this: the most meaningful impact rarely comes from what you planned—it comes from how you showed up for people along the way.

Need a resource? Check out Define the Relationship or This is Girls Ministry to deepen the relationships with those you lead and serve.

Connect with us @lifewaygirls or email us at girls.ministry@lifeway.com! Let us know if we can pray for you or answer a question. We are here for YOU!

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