The Good Portion

Summer can slip by quickly—filled with pressure, busyness, or good intentions that never quite take shape. But what if instead of trying to perfect summer, we learned to steward it? In this episode, Lindsey is joined by Mandy, Jessica, and Kristin for a thoughtful conversation on living with intentionality, presence, and rest across every season of life. Together, they share honest insight and pra...

In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month coming up in May, this episode invites us into a meaningful, Christ-centered conversation about caring for some of the most vulnerable among us. Lindsey sits down with Allison and Rachel—two foster moms who share their personal journeys into foster care, what led them to say “yes,” and how God has met them every step of the way. Through both beautiful and di...

We’re wrapping up our three-part series on the book of Ephesians by stepping into chapters 4–6—where doctrine becomes daily life. In this final conversation, Lindsey sits down with Lisa and Cynthia to talk about what it looks like to walk in light of who we are in Christ. Together, we explore God’s design for unity in the church, the role each of us plays in building up the body, and how humility,...

In this deeply tender episode, Susanne and Meredith sit down with Morgan to hear her story of walking through infertility and loss. With honesty and courage, Morgan shares what it has looked like to grieve, to wrestle with God, and to continue trusting Him in the middle of unanswered prayers. Together, they talk about the quiet loneliness that often accompanies infertility, the weight of loss, and...

In this episode, Susanne sits down with Carey, Teresa, and Ella for a meaningful conversation on the importance of multigenerational relationships in the church. Together, they explore the beauty of women across different life stages walking in faith side by side—learning from one another, encouraging one another, and growing together in Christ. From personal stories of spiritual influence to hone...

In this special episode, we sit down with author and speaker Elizabeth Woodson, who will be joining us this August for our Equip Conference. Elizabeth shares about her upbringing in the church, her journey into ministry, and the heart behind her newest book, Habits of Resistance: 7 Ways You're Being Formed By Culture and Gospel Practices to Help You Push Back.  Together, we explore some of the sub...

In this episode, Lindsey sits down with Hollie, Emma, and Susanne for an honest conversation about why serving in the local church truly matters. Three of these women currently serve on staff, and one volunteers faithfully after previously serving on staff—each bringing a unique perspective on what it looks like to use your gifts to build up the body of Christ. Together they discuss how serving is...

What does it look like for women to respond faithfully to a call into vocational ministry? In this episode, I sit down with three young women on our church staff—Lindsey, Mary, and Emma—to talk about their unique journeys into ministry. They share how they first sensed God’s call, the role our church’s internship and apprenticeship programs played in shaping their paths, and what their day-to-day...

We are halfway through our study of Ephesians with Prince Women, and what a rich journey it has been! In this episode, Lindsey, Lisa, Therese, and Emily pause to reflect on chapters 1–3 — the breathtaking blessings we have in Christ, the grace that made us alive, and the unity we share as one body. Together, we revisit what it means to be blessed, seated, and united in the Beloved. We talk about i...

In this deeply honest and hope-filled conversation, Lindsey sits down with Meredith, Morgan, and Kasey to talk about body image, disordered eating, and the healing Christ offers. Meredith shares her personal testimony of struggling with an eating disorder as a college athlete and coach. Morgan—a licensed counselor serving teens, college students, young adults, and adults navigating life’s challeng...

In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Lindsey sits down with Lisa Vaughn, Leah Brannon, and Natalia Joaquin to explore the beauty, challenges, and joy of singleness in the life of the church. Together, they share personal stories, address cultural pressures that often elevate marriage above singleness, and dismantle common myths surrounding single women. This episode speaks tenderly to seas...

In this heartfelt episode, Lindsey and Emma sit down with Andrea Smith, pastor’s wife and valued member of our church family, for an honest conversation about trusting God through life’s deepest trials. Andrea shares what it was like growing up as a pastor’s kid, how she met and married Pastor Josh, and how those early experiences shaped her faith. She then opens up vulnerably about her cancer jou...

In this episode of The Good Portion Podcast, Lindsey and Susanne interview Emily Swartz and Jessica Moody about pursuing and sustaining godly friendships in every season of life. While we are created for community, many of us feel disconnected, isolated, or unsure how to build meaningful relationships. In a world of constant connection yet deep loneliness, this conversation explores what Scripture...

In this episode, Angela Clark and Teresa Allen share what it looks like to live a presence-centered life—one shaped by attentiveness to God rather than the noise and hurry around us. We talk about what this way of living really means, why it’s essential for spiritual formation, and practical practices that have helped them learn to abide in God’s presence.

In this episode of The Good Portion, we share about the Bible study we’re about to begin with Prince Women. Lindsey, Susanne, Hollie, and Cynthia discuss why our writing team chose the book of Ephesians, why we felt led to write our own study, and why Paul’s letter to the Ephesians remains so important for the church today.

Why do we need women’s ministry in the local church—and why does it matter right now? In the first episode of The Good Portion, we begin by sharing the heart behind Prince Women and reflecting on the history of women’s ministry in our church. Five women who have played meaningful roles in this ministry over the years join the conversation, offering perspectives shaped by different seasons of life—...