Marked with Angie Elkins and Andrea Lennon

Kelly King and Tina Boesch share how incorporating missions—both locally and globally—can help women live out their faith. From practical ways to serve through prayer and giving, to powerful stories of God’s provision around the world, this episode reminds us that missions isn’t just one part of ministry—it’s part of our spiritual DNA.  LINKS Ministry to Women Alive Catherine Renfro's episode...

What does leadership look like for women in ministry today? Hosts Angie Elkins and Alicia Wong talk with Jen Wilkin about discipleship, theology, and what it means for men and women to serve alongside each other in the family of God.  Jen shares insight on how growing in biblical literacy shapes our leadership, how to navigate ministry opportunities wisely, and how we can age well while serving fa...

In this episode, we dive into the heart of community in women’s ministry with Emily Dean. From the biblical foundation of fellowship to practical ways to create connections, we explore why community is essential, how vulnerability fosters deeper relationships, and creative strategies to help women engage meaningfully in your ministry. Whether it’s mentoring, icebreakers, or intentional small group...

Catherine Renfro, national director of women’s evangelism at the North American Mission Board, shares how evangelism became a passion in her life and reminds us that sharing our faith doesn’t have to be complicated: it’s one person sharing good news with another.  We discuss why evangelism and discipleship go hand in hand, how to overcome fear when sharing your faith, and practical ways to weave e...

Angie and Alicia are joined by Kandi Gallaty, author, pastor’s wife, and passionate disciple-maker at Long Hollow Church. She shares how her own walk with God led her to invest in discipling women. They talk about what discipleship looks like—how to engage with the Bible instead of just reading it, why prayer and Scripture memory are essential disciplines, and how small groups can transform both i...

Welcome to Season 11 of Marked ! We’re kicking off a brand new season with a fresh focus: Grounded and Growing . Last season, we explored the Essentials of the Faith . This season, we’re moving into the practicals—the everyday ministry moments where theology meets life. Whether you serve in women’s ministry or simply lead faithfully in your home or community, these conversations are for you. Angie...

It's time to celebrate! We've laughed, learned, and leaned into God's Word together for TEN years, so we are coming to you with this special episode to talk about the importance of marking milestones. You'll hear from all of our cohosts over the past decade, and Mary Margaret West is back to cohost this special episode! We'll talk through how milestones help tell the story...

Thank you for following along with us as we explored the essentials of the faith this season! For the Season 10 finale, we asked listeners what their biggest theology questions are. Andrea Lennon and Alicia Wong joined us to tackle these thought-provoking questions, including: Why does God allow Christian families to have infertility and miscarriages? What are some common theological misunderstand...

Bible teacher and author Jennifer Rothschild joins us to talk about what Scripture really says about heaven. Most of us have a picture in our minds—clouds, angels, maybe even a mansion—but Jennifer helps unpack what the Bible teaches and how our understanding of heaven should shape the way we live today. LINKS FOR FURTHER LEARNING: Heaven Bible Study 4:13 Podcast Mere ChristianiTea More resources...

In this thought-provoking episode, Angie and Elizabeth are joined by their friend and Bible teacher Whitney Capps to have a conversation about what the Bible says concerning the End Times. While Revelation often takes center stage in these discussions, Whitney helps uncover how the entire Bible, including the words of Jesus, speaks into the last days in rich and meaningful ways. LINKS FOR FURTHER...

In this episode, we’re focusing on the church and how she shapes our life together as believers. Alicia Wong joins us for a thoughtful and honest conversation about what it means to belong to the body of Christ.  We talk about everything from church traditions we grew up with to walking through church hurt. Alicia shares why the church is essential to the Christian life and how we can grow in our...

We continue our Essentials of the Faith series with a powerful conversation on the Holy Spirit. Author and Bible teacher Jeannie Cunnion joins us to talk about who the Holy Spirit is, why we sometimes misunderstand or ignore Him, and how essential He is to the Christian life. Jeannie shares personal stories, scriptural insights, and encouragement for those who feel unsure or hesitant when it comes...

What does it mean to be saved? In this episode, Christine Hoover helps us unpack the beautiful, foundational truth of salvation. She talks through how to navigate doubts about your salvation, what Scripture teaches about salvation, and more.  This episode is part of our Essentials of the Faith series, where we take a closer look at the core doctrines that shape what we believe and how we live. LIN...

We’re continuing our Essentials of the Faith series with an episode that gets to the very heart of Christianity: Jesus. Adrienne Camp joins us for a rich and thoughtful conversation about who Jesus is, what He did, and why that matters for us today. From His identity as fully God and fully man to His role as Savior and Redeemer, this episode explores the beauty, complexity, and hope we find in the...

We’re continuing our Essentials of the Faith series with teacher and author Elizabeth Woodson! In this episode, Elizabeth W. joins Angie and Elizabeth H. to talk about what it means to be made in the image of God. You’ll hear about how image bearing is tied to reflection and relationship, and how sin distorts that design but grace restores it. This conversation unpacks why all people are image bea...

Today, we're joined by Bible teacher and author Kelly Minter to explore a foundational element of our faith: the attributes of God and how they are revealed through His works. As part of our ongoing Essentials of the Faith series, this conversation centers on how knowing God rightly shapes everything else we believe. One highlight of the conversation includes a powerful discussion on lament a...

Next up in our series on the essentials of the faith, we're talking with Christy Thornton about the Trinity. In this episode, you'll learn about the dangers of using metaphors to describe the Trinity, why the Trinity is essential to the Christian faith, and more. As Angie and Elizabeth say at the end of the episode, you'll leave with a greater understanding of who God is and feel mo...

Today in our series on the essentials of the faith, we're talking with Jen Wilkin about God's Revelation. In this conversation, we delve into the distinctions between general and special revelation, why we can trust the Bible, the importance of community while engaging with Scripture, and more. We're diving deep this episode—and we hope you'll join us! LINKS FOR FURTHER LEARNIN...

Season 10 is here! Last year we surveyed our listeners (that's you!), and we learned that you wanted to grow in your study of theology. So, for Season 10, we're diving into the essentials of the Christian faith with trusted Bible teachers to explore foundational questions about God, salvation, the church, and what it means to live with hope for what’s to come. To kick us off, we're...

Big Questions. Biblical Answers. Season 10 is Coming. We are so excited that Season 10 of the Marked Podcast launches on Monday! We're digging into the essentials of the Christian faith with teachers such as Jen Wilkin, Kelly Minter, Jennifer Rothschild, and others. Listen to our first episode of the series with Mary Wiley talking about theology on Monday, June 9.  RECOMMENDED: Marked is now...

We're coming to you on a Friday with a very special announcement! Our Lifeway Women director, Andrea Lennon, shares who will be joining Elizabeth Hyndman in the hosting chair for Season 10 of Marked , as well as what other exciting changes you can expect that are coming to the podcast soon.  Episode 1 of Season 10 launches on Monday, June 9—and we’re digging into the essentials of the Christi...

Today we're welcoming back therapist and author Nicole Zazowski to discuss the importance of joy in the Christian faith, the vulnerability associated with embracing joy, and practical tips for cultivating joy in daily life. Nicole shares insights from her study of six women in the Bible, emphasizing the power of celebration and the transformative impact of celebrating God's goodness in o...

Jessica Yentzer and Alicia Wong join Andrea and Elizabeth to discuss the importance of planning in women's ministry, emphasizing the need for intentionality and collaboration. You'll hear about their personal experiences serving in ministry, as well as actionable steps for planning and executing effective programs. Plus, they highlight new resources to help plan your year in your women&a...

Hear from Courtney Doctor and Hunter Beless as we talk through Paul's message in Titus. In our conversation, learn about the development of Courtney and Hunter's friendship, the significance of studying Titus in the context of women's ministry, and the development of their new Bible study on the book of Titus. We'll explore the themes of right belief and character, the relation...

We’re celebrating TEN YEARS of the Seamless Bible study by Angie Smith! Seamless has sold over 700,000 units since it was released on April 1, 2015, and seeing the impact it has had on women all over the world has been incredible and humbling for all those involved. We are so grateful that God has used this study to help women understand the whole Bible as one complete story.  So, what better way...