The Priority Now Podcast

Caring Without Collapse: Compassion Fatigue & Caregiver Burnout with Hosts Carmen Halsey Mangini, Amy Donathan, Carla Powderly, and Leslie Davis Episode Description Podcast Lead: Carla Powderly What happens when caring deeply for others begins to drain your soul instead of fuel your calling? In this honest and deeply encouraging episode of Priority Podcast, Carla Powderly leads a heartfelt con...

Podcast Lead: Amy Donathan — counselor, speaker, and founder of Hope and Healing and Life Counseling & Life Coaching Episode Description What lies have quietly shaped the way you see yourself… and even the way you see God? In this deeply honest and hope-filled conversation, Amy shares how childhood wounds, painful experiences, and unhealed beliefs can quietly become the filter through which we...

Welcome to the relaunch of Priority NOW Podcast—now Priority Podcast—a space created for Christian women who are ready to step into freedom, healing, and purpose. In this powerful introductory episode, host Carmen Halsey-Mengini is joined by Amy Donathan, Carla Powderly, and Leslie Davis—three experienced counselors and coaches with a shared passion: helping women leverage their life experiences f...

Today we continue the conversation with Jennifer Smith about what we can do after the Priority Conference is over to continue to draw closer to God and each other.  There is always something we can do to serve God until we draw our last breath.  Jennifer shares some ideas on how we can be on mission right where we are.  She encourages us to see the mission field in a broader light.  What if your m...

Jennifer Smith joins us today at the table to have a conversation that touches on many aspects of our daily walk with Christ.  Jennifer is from Jacksonville Illinois and attends Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church.  She has spent a significant part of her life serving on mission both here and abroad.  She currently is serving as the Chaplain Coordinator for Disaster Relief.   During our conversation tod...

Today we are joining Carmen at the table with returning guest Jill Finley.  They are joined today by Patty Wysong who serves as a key partner in the Priority Now Blog.  Patty comes to our table from Cornerstone Church in Marion Illinois, and she shares some of her story as a child on the mission field in Ecuador through some wilderness years to arrive right where God intended for her to be. Patty...

Today our table is full with an encouraging conversation about discipleship and evangelism with Jill Finley and Alyssa Merritt.  Jill serves on staff at Bethel in Troy Illinois as recently celebrated her 24th year there.  Alyssa is married to the Family Pastor, and they serve at Tabernacle in Decatur Illinois.   Today when they sit down with Carmen, you will get to know a little more about Jill an...

Jill and Mindy join Carmen at the table today to talk about what it means to be Resourced.  Carmen explains that all our life experiences have been preparing us for what God has planned for us.  God has a plan for you to serve and He will use what you are experiencing to bring glory to His name.  Jill and Mindy both talk about the time they spent waiting for God to direct them to the next thing He...

Join Carmen and Jill McNicol at the table today as they discuss the importance of missions and especially teaching missions to children.  You can hear about Mikey and Molly the Mission Kids mascots who travel to encourage kids to be excited about missions.  You can learn more about the Lottie Moon, Annie Armstrong, and Mission Illinois offerings, as well as all the great resources available from W...

Join us today as we relaunch our weekly podcast.   Together at the table, we will meet some of the volunteers that work behind the scenes in the Priority community.  Carmen is joined today by Jeanette Cloyd and Mindy Dilg.  Listen in as they discuss the importance of cooperation in working together.  You can learn more about the Cooperative Program and how we come together as the Church.  As part...

Carmen is joined today by Lisa McGee of Galena Park Baptist Church.  Along with serving her church, Lisa is using her occupation as a nurse to serve God in her community.     Find our more about Faith Community Healthcare: https://www.ibsa.org/ministry-resources/womens-ministry/

Carmen is joined today by Kara Frankford of Charity Baptist Church in Carlinville.  Kara shares about how God is using her in a small church to reach her community for Christ.  Listen to to the encouraging conversation of how a small rural church is being effective in sharing God's love.   Kara.frankford@gmail.com

Carmen is joined today by Tammy Ratsch.  Tammy is a long time co-worker with Carmen at IBSA, who has decided to enter into the second half.  Tammy will be leaving her position soon and shares about what God is doing in her life.   Tammy's email: rocketbandmom98@gmail.com Colton Dixon - Build A Boat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjaKKAsQc34  

Carmen is joined today by Austyn Lucas.  Austyn is preparing to graduate in December and begin her career.  She shares about her longtime physical battle with illness that sometimes caused her to question God.  Listen and hear how she is letting the Lord work through her and her illness for His glory! Austyn's email address: austnklucas@gmail.com

Carmen is joined today by Felicia Clark of World Deliverance Christian Center in Bellwood Illinois.  Felicia shares about how her church is serving the mission field of their neighborhoods.  She shares how a simple tic tac toe diagram has opened their hearts and eyes to the community around them.   https://www.facebook.com/worlddeliverancechristiancenter/ feliciaclark.wdcc@gmail.com  

Carmen is joined by Kaitlynn Dilg.  Kaitlynn shares about how God helped her through a dark time in her life after a broken relationship.  She shares of God's faithfulness and how she is now planning her destination wedding in Egypt with the man God has planned for her.   Kaitlynn's email: kdilg0425@gmail.com

Carmen is joined today by our friend Aubrey Shelby.  Aubrey has served the Illinois Baptist Women community as part of the IBSA team and as a huge part of Priority.  This last year has been a challenge for Aubrey and today she shares with Carmen how her relationship with Christ has strengthened her and equipped her to deal with all she has faced in the last year.    Aubrey's email address: aubreys...

Carmen is joined today by Roslyn Alexander who recently moved back to Springfield after serving with her husband on the mission field of international colleges.  Roz shares about how she has used a method of "share a fragrance, share a scripture," to engage women in the Gospel.   Resources mentioned today: https://www.amazon.com/Essence-Day-Roslyn-G-Alexander/dp/B08F6X4RP6 https://www.facebook.com...

Carmen is joined today by Carrie Tabor of Centralia.  Carrie shares about the ministry in her church called The Well that serves young mothers experiencing unexpected pregnancies.   carrietabor@gmail.com https://embracegrace.com https://crossroadschurch.faith  

Carmen is joined today by Irina Yeakley.  Irina just finished an internship at IBSA and shares with Carmen about what it is like to be limb different.  Irina was born with Amniotic band syndrome which affected her leg and both hands.  She is discovering how God is using this to move her to the mission field.  Listen and be encouraged. iayeakley@gmail.com @abnormalamputee - instagram https://nubabi...

Carmen is joined today by Emily Bryan.  Emily shares about her journey to a degree in Biblical Counseling and how God's timing made the journey sweeter.  In their conversation you will also hear practical advice on Biblical Counseling in your everyday life. Contact Emily Bryan: emily@mrandmrsjamesbryan.com Association of Certified Biblical Counselors https://biblicalcounseling.com/ How People Chan...

Carmen is joined today by Lisa Woodman of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Carlinville, Illinois.  Lisa also serves on staff at Missouri Baptist University as Assistant Dean of Student Success.  She shares today how God placed her right where she is supposed to be.     Lisa. Woodman@mobap.edu

Carmen is joined today by Sherry West who attends Logan Street Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon.  Sherry shares about the loss of her son and how God has been with her through the grief.     Resources mentioned today: A Grace Disguised - Jerry Sittser Nancyguthrie.com While We're Waiting website: whilewerewaiting.org facebook group: While We're Waiting email: walk4god@yahoo.com  

Today we revisit with Hadley Stephens of Rolling in Faith.  Hadley has started a non profit ministry called Rolling in Faith that ministers to community members with special needs.  Recently Rolling in Faith completed a Summer Skills program which taught life skills.  Listen and be encouraged in how God is using Hadley.  Hadley is a great resource for special needs ministry. https://www.rollinginf...

Carmen is joined today by Sydney Richards.  Sydney is a recent high school graduate who is completing a summer internship at IBSA before leaving for college in the fall.  Sydney shares about some of the difficulty of being a student during the pandemic as well as the desire to develop a deeper relationship with Christ.  She gives great insight as to what we as Illinois Baptist Women can do to deve...