Open the Word

Open the Word with Circle of Friends

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Open the Word is a podcast for every woman. It's for you, for your sister, for your mom, for your daughter, for your neighbor, for your friends. Circle of Friends started as an accountability group and grew into a ministry of encouragement to women. At its heart, it has always encouraged women to be in the Word of God in order to grow and live out their faith. We want to challenge you, equip you, and help instill in you the desire to open the Word.

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New Morning Mercies - Theology Without Love is Simply Bad Theology 20.03.2023 30:47

Taking a look at the book New Morning Mercies by Paul David Tripp, Libby, Missy, Gwyn, and Lisa are talking about the necessity of love in our theology. ----- Find us on Facebook and Instagram Sign up for our newsletter here Send us a message to openthewordpodcast@gmail.com

From the Archives - Gentleness 17.03.2023 25:38

Joann, Carol, and Missy are discussing the virtue of gentleness - what does the Bible say about it and how can we show gentleness in practical ways? ----- Find us on Facebook and Instagram Sign up for our newsletter here Send us a message to openthewordpodcast@gmail.com

Faith Foundations 300.6 - Luke Part 1 15.03.2023 36:40

Gwyn is giving an overview of the gospel of Luke on this Faith Foundations episode. ----- Email Gwyn at faithfoundationsdiscipleship@gmail.com ----- Find us on Facebook and Instagram Sign up for our newsletter here Send us a message to openthewordpodcast@gmail.com

Open the Word to Exodus 34 13.03.2023 32:10

Gwyn, Missy, and Beth are opening up to Exodus 34 and talking about God's righteous anger. ----- Find us on Facebook and Instagram Sign up for our newsletter here Send us a message to openthewordpodcast@gmail.com ----- Books Mentioned: The Good and Beautiful God by James Bryan Smith Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund The Spirit Filled Life by Charles Stanley

From the Archives - Mercy 10.03.2023 24:10

In this archive episode, Joann, Carol, and Missy are talking all about mercy. ----- Find us on Facebook and Instagram Sign up for our newsletter here Send us a message to openthewordpodcast@gmail.com

Faith Foundations - NT Survey - Mark 08.03.2023 28:25

Gwyn is giving an overview on the gospel of Mark on today's Faith Foundations episode. ----- Email Gwyn at faithfoundationsdiscipleship@gmail.com ----- Find us on Facebook and Instagram Sign up for our newsletter here Send us a message to openthewordpodcast@gmail.com

Living in Our New Identity 06.03.2023 30:34

Gwyn, Lisa, Missy, and Libby are talking about the new identity we've been given in Christ - and asking the question - are we living as if we are new creations or are we living as the walking dead?   ----- Find us on Facebook and Instagram Sign up for our newsletter here Send us a message to openthewordpodcast@gmail.com

From the Archives - Loyalty 03.03.2023 25:40

Joann, Carol, and Missy are talking about loyalty soon this archived radio episode. ----- Find us on Facebook and Instagram Sign up for our newsletter here Send us a message to openthewordpodcast@gmail.com

Faith Foundations 300.4 - Matthew Part 4 01.03.2023 33:17

Gwyn is wrapping up the book of Matthew in the New Testament survey series. ----- Register for the Faith Foundations Retreat ----- Email Gwyn at faithfoundationsdiscipleship@gmail.com ----- Find us on Facebook and Instagram Sign up for our newsletter here Send us a message to openthewordpodcast@gmail.com

Open the Word to Ephesians 1-2 27.02.2023 28:37

Libby, Gwyn, Missy, and Lisa are taking a look into Ephesians on today's episode. ----- Register for the Faith Foundations Retreat ----- Find us on Facebook and Instagram Sign up for our newsletter here Send us a message to openthewordpodcast@gmail.com

From the Archives - Intentional Kindness 24.02.2023 27:07

In this archived radio episode, Joann, Carol, and Missy are talking about intentional kindness - how we can show the compassion and care of Jesus in practical ways to those in our circles. ----- Register for the Faith Foundations Retreat ----- Find us on Facebook and Instagram Sign up for our newsletter here Send us a message to openthewordpodcast@gmail.com

Faith Foundations 300.3 - Matthew Part 3 22.02.2023 30:37

Gwyn is diving further into the book of Matthew on today's episode. ----- Register for the Faith Foundations Retreat ----- Email Gwyn at faithfoundationsdiscipleship@gmail.com ----- Find us on Facebook and Instagram Sign up for our newsletter here Send us a message to openthewordpodcast@gmail.com

New Morning Mercies - Our Sin and God's Abundant Mercy 20.02.2023 32:35

Libby, Lisa, Missy, and Gwyn are taking a look at Paul David Tripp's Devotional, New Morning Mercies , and talking about the reality of our sin and the hope of God's endless mercy. ----- Register for the Faith Foundations Retreat ----- Find us on Facebook and Instagram Sign up for our newsletter here Send us a message to openthewordpodcast@gmail.com

From the Archives - Open the Word to Acts 16 17.02.2023 26:11

In this archived episode, Libby and Missy are opening up the Word to Acts 16 and talking about Paul and Silas in the prison. ----- Register for the Faith Foundations Retreat ----- Find us on Facebook and Instagram Sign up for our newsletter here Send us a message to openthewordpodcast@gmail.com

Faith Foundations 300.2 - Matthew Part 2 15.02.2023 21:54

Gwyn is continuing on in the book of Matthew on today's Faith Foundations episode. ----- Register for the Faith Foundations Retreat ----- Email Gwyn at faithfoundationsdiscipleship@gmail.com ----- Find us on Facebook and Instagram Sign up for our newsletter here Send us a message to openthewordpodcast@gmail.com

New Morning Mercies - Fear is God-Forgetful 13.02.2023 32:36

Libby, Gwyn, Lisa, and Beth are opening up Paul David Tripp's book New Morning Mercies and talking through one of his devotionals.   ----- Find us on Facebook and Instagram Sign up for our newsletter here Send us a message to openthewordpodcast@gmail.com ----- Register for the Faith Foundations Retreat

From the Archives - Open the Word to James 1 part 2 10.02.2023 27:25

Libby and Missy are continuing the conversation on the first chapter of James. ----- Register for the Faith Foundations Retreat ----- Find us on Facebook and Instagram Sign up for our newsletter here Send us a message to openthewordpodcast@gmail.com

Faith Foundations 300.1 - Matthew Part 1 08.02.2023 30:37

New Testament survey is kicking off on today's episode!  Gwyn is giving an overview of the New Testament books and diving into Matthew. ----- Register for the Faith Foundations Retreat ----- Email Gwyn at faithfoundationsdiscipleship@gmail.com ----- Find us on Facebook and Instagram Sign up for our newsletter here Send us a message to openthewordpodcast@gmail.com

New Morning Mercies - Grace to Live By Faith 06.02.2023 28:49

Libby, Beth, Lisa, and Gwyn are looking at New Morning Mercies by Paul David Tripp and discussing one of his devotionals, how doubt and fear are natural but how God will give us the faith He calls us to live by through His grace. ----- Register for the Faith Foundations Retreat ----- Find us on Facebook and Instagram Sign up for our newsletter here Send us a message to openthewordpodcast@gmail.com...

From the Archives - Open the Word to James 1 03.02.2023 26:07

Libby and Missy are opening up the Word to the first chapter of James in this episode from our radio archives. ----- Find us on Facebook and Instagram Sign up for our newsletter here Send us a message to openthewordpodcast@gmail.com

Faith Foundations - Intro to New Testament Part 2 01.02.2023 28:31

Gwyn is wrapping up her introduction to New Testament Survey on today's episode. ----- Register for the Faith Foundations Retreat ----- Email Gwyn at faithfoundationsdiscipleship@gmail.com ----- Find us on Facebook and Instagram Sign up for our newsletter here Send us a message to openthewordpodcast@gmail.com

Open the Word to Matthew 5 30.01.2023 29:13

Libby, Gwyn, Lisa, and Beth are opening up the Word to Matthew 5, looking at what it really looks like to be blessed and how we can be a light to the world around us ----- Register for the Faith Foundations Retreat ----- Find us on Facebook and Instagram Sign up for our newsletter here Send us a message to openthewordpodcast@gmail.com ----- Matthew 5:1-16 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up...

From the Archives - Victory in Jesus 27.01.2023 25:42

In this archived episode, Libby and Missy are talking about what it means to have victory in Jesus - having access to what He has done, the work He has accomplished on our behalf. ----- Find us on Facebook and Instagram Sign up for our newsletter here Send us a message to openthewordpodcast@gmail.com

Faith Foundations - Intro to New Testament Survey Part 1 25.01.2023 23:48

Gwyn is getting us ready to dive into the New Testament!  Today's episode is part one of the introduction of the portion of the Bible after Jesus's birth. ----- Email Gwyn at faithfoundationsdiscipleship@gmail.com ----- Find us on Facebook and Instagram Sign up for our newsletter here Send us a message to openthewordpodcast@gmail.com

Open the Word to 2 Chronicles 24 23.01.2023 28:09

Libby, Missy, and Gwyn are continuing the conversation from 2 Chronicles and looking at the life of Joash.  Listen to part one here . ----- Find us on Facebook and Instagram Sign up for our newsletter here Send us a message to openthewordpodcast@gmail.com