Beyond Ordinary Women Podcast

Kat Armstrong Jesus said to love God with your mind, and Kat Armstrong shares the meaning and importance of loving God with your mind with Dr. Kay Daigle. Her concern is that women often don't develop their minds and strengths in loving God, and her hope is that women will realize its value. Don't miss Kat's podcast, Recruit the Right Volunteers. This episode is part of a three-part series "Lesson...

Sharifa Stevens "Leader, know your people," is the answer Sharifa Stevens gave to this question we at BOW asked: "What is one thing about leadership that you want to pass on?" Sharifa says that a good leader is an attuned observer. If you prefer to watch, it's available via video. You may want to listen to all the leader tips episodes from various experienced women leaders, or connect to them on v...

Dr. Sandra Glahn What is Biblical manhood and womanhood? Most Christians agree that men and women differ by beautiful design. But does that mean we need to study how we differ (e.g., women tend to talk more than men; men tend to talk in private more than in public) and “respect” those differences by seeking to conform to a standard of masculinity or femininity? What does it mean when some say we m...

Kat Armstrong Recruiting the right volunteers often feels difficult. In many cases we leaders get stressed and even panic when we're short volunteers. That often results in having the wrong volunteer in a long-term slot. Kat Armstrong shares her thoughts and experiences in recruiting well with Dr. Kay Daigle. A video of this podcast is available for those of you who want to watch it with your enti...

Susie Hawkins Should I be a Bible teacher? Has someone asked you to teach the Bible at your church or in your neighborhood? So you have doubts about whether that's for you? Susie Hawkins and Kristen Pool join Kay Daigle to discuss their own journeys to becoming Bible teachers, helping you gain insight from their stories. Kristen Pool This podcast is also available to watch on video. You can connec...

Claudia McGuire God uses your gifts--yes, he does. In this second episode in BOW's series You Are On God's Team, Claudia McGuire delves into the story of Priscilla,  challenging you to follow God's lead by using the gifts that he has given you. God uses your gifts when you let him. Connect to the other podcasts in this series: God Uses Your Availability and God Uses Your Story. Or watch the entire...

Claudia McGuire God uses the available, just as he did Lydia's (Acts 16:13-15). In this episode of the series "You ARE on God's team," BOW Ministry Team Member Claudia McGuire joins Kay Daigle to discuss this New Testament woman who willingly allowed God to use her. If you missed the other episodes in the series, connect to God Uses Your Story and God Uses Your Gifts. You can watch the entire seri...

Nika Spaulding Why team teach the Bible? Nika Spaulding, Resident Theologian at St. Jude Oak Cliff in Dallas, joins Kay Daigle to discuss why and how to build a Bible teaching team in a church setting. Learn from women who have experienced it. BOW has many other resources to help prepare those who teach the Bible. You may prefer to watch this episode on video or link to other BOW videos that help...

Sharifa Stevens Empathize in racial reconciliation. In this last of four episodes in BOW's series, BOW Ministry Team Member Sharifa Stevens and special guest Susan Seay focus on the difference between empathy and sympathy and the ramifications that has for racial unity in the church. We are called to empathize in racial reconciliation, not merely be sympathetic. The previous podcasts from The Road...

Susan Seay What do's and don'ts in racial reconciliation should we know about if we want to pursue unity and move toward racial unity in the church? Susan Seay & Sharifa Stevens provide wise answers. If you missed the previous podcasts in this series, check out 1-Where to Begin and 2-Evaluating and Listening.  and don't miss the final episode 4-Empathy, Not Sympathy. All podcasts in this series ar...

Sharifa Stevens Susan Seay   Racial reconciliation requires listening and then evaluating. In this second of four podcasts in our series,  BOW Ministry Team member Sharifa Stevens is joined by Susan Seay to discuss how listening and then evaluating beyond our comfort zones is an essential starting point in understanding the racial divide. When you're ready to start working on this issue, racial re...

Susan Seay Sharifa Stevens Beginning racial reconciliation is difficult.  The issue is so big that we're left immobile and uncertain as to what to do. BOW Ministry Team member Sharifa Stevens is joined by Susan Seay to offer suggestions for beginning racial reconciliation. You can also view it on video.  Click these links to the second episode, "Evaluating and Listening," the third, Do's and Don't...

Kelley Mathews Sharifa Stevens Do you know that racial unity is a gospel issue? BOW Ministry Team members Sharifa Stevens and Kelley Mathews discuss why moving toward racial reconciliation should matter so much to the church. Jesus prayed for our unity, and we need to listen. If you missed them, listen to the other two podcasts Racial Reconciliation 101 and White Privilege. The entire series, Lead...

Kelley Mathews Sharifa Stevens Is white privilege real? What is it anyway? BOW Ministry Team members Sharifa Stevens and Kelley Mathews discuss the issue. Don't miss the other two episodes in this series to help leaders lead others toward biblical reconciliation:  Reconciliation 101 and It's a Gospel Issue. The entire series, Leading Toward Racial Reconciliation, is available on video along with o...

Sharifa Stevens Kelley Mathews Racial reconciliation 101--a subject that is often misunderstood. The world doesn't even consider it from a biblical perspective. As leaders, how do you lead others toward racial reconciliation? BOW Ministry Team members Sharifa Stevens and Kelley Mathews discuss practical ideas anyone can implement to move toward biblical racial reconciliation. Racial reconciliation...

Nika Spaulding Finding orthodox resources that are true to the central beliefs of Christianity can be difficult. In this third episode of the series Choosing Trustworthy Resources, Nika Spaulding of St. Jude Oak Cliff in Dallas, Texas, shares common sense guidelines for determining if a resource would be right for your group. Catch up with the first and second podcasts or watch the whole series on...

Nika Spaulding Sorting through Christian resources can be daunting. Do you choose material for your small group, church class or Bible study? Nika Spaulding, Resident Theologian of St. Jude Oak Cliff in Dallas, provides advice in helping you determine what's theologically sound for your group. Sorting through Christian resources doesn't have to be overwhelming anymore. Catch up with the first podc...

Nika Spaulding Church leaders face the problem of choosing trustworthy resources. They must contend with a vast array of theology that may lead Christians astray. Nika Spaulding, Resident Theologian at St. Jude Oak Cliff in Dallas, Texas, sits down with Dr. Kay Daigle in this first episode of this three-part series to discuss why and how leaders have a problem choosing Christian resources well. Do...

Donna Skell What to include in the gospel as you share your faith story? Do you want to share it in a non-threatening way with friends? Donna Skell and Kelley Mathews discuss what to include in the gospel (4 EASY Steps) as you share your faith story in this final podcast of the series. You can download Donna's free step by step guide to sharing the gospel through your faith story as well. You can...

Donna Skell When share the gospel? And with whom? Donna Skell of Roaring Lambs continues her series "Sharing Your Faith Story." In this second part, she and Kelley Mathews discuss how to determine when it's appropriate to talk with someone about your faith story. The first episode concerned WHY share your story, and the final episode answers the question of what to include.  This episode asking wh...

Donna Selle Why share the gospel through your faith story? Donna Skell of Roaring Lambs joins Kelley Mathews to discuss why Christians should prepare and share their faith stories with others. Why share the gospel through your faith story provides answers to the first question in this 3-part podcast series. Don't miss Part 2 for the answers of when and with whom to share your faith story and Part...

Nika Spaulding Speak truth before commands (or in the world of grammar it's indicative before imperative), according to Nika Spaulding, Resident Theologian at St. Jude Oak Cliff, as she answers the question: What one thing about leadership do you want to pass on? Speaking statements of truth before commands is a great tip for any kind of Christian leaders--ministers, Bible teachers, parents, teach...

Proceed with your ministry strategy after preparing and planning. In order to achieve your purpose for each part of your ministry, in the end you must proceed, which is more involved than the title suggests. Claudia McGuire shares lots of great practical suggestions with ministry leaders in this third and final podcast in the series. For an overview of the process, read Claudia's post here. Videos...

Claudia McGuire What does planning for strategic ministry look like? Claudia McGuire provides practical help in this podcast to leaders who want to use their time and volunteers wisely. Planning for strategic ministry is an essential second step. Don't miss the first podcast, Prepare and the third, Proceed. to gain full understanding of the process of making your ministry strategic and fulfilling...

Claudia McGuire Preparing for strategic ministry is the first step in making sure that your ministry of any kind or size fulfills its purpose. How do you build a strategic ministry? Ministry tends to grow randomly unless it's planned. Claudia McGuire discusses a better way in this first episode of this series on strategic ministry. Don't miss part 2: Strategic Ministry: Plan and Part 3: Proceed. Y...