The Priority Now Podcast

Carmen is joined today by Janet Butler from Alpha Baptist in Bolingbrook.  Janet led the breakout during Priority about Half Time.  She shares about her life and how God had led her through changes in her life.     Janet's email address is: butlerbol@aol.com https://www.alphabaptist.org/our-ministries/ Halftime: Moving from Success to Significance - Bob Buford

Carmen is joined today by Kaylea Walls of First Baptist Church O'Fallon.  Kaylea serves as a member of the Praise Team of FBCO, which have led worship at Priority for the last two years.  Kaylea shares about how God is leading her to serve through worship.     Resources mentioned today: https://fbcofallon.org/worship Priority Playlist  https://www.facebook.com/kaylea.a.jones/ Instagram:  @kayleaaw...

Carmen is joined today by Cheryl Dorsey of Park Forest Illinois.  Cheryl shares her story of how conversations with God have guided her life and how she finds peace in being obedient to God's direction.  She is a faithful prayer warrior who serves as a Bible teacher as well as a leader of prayer ministry.   Contact information for Cheryl: kentashi@aol.com

Carmen is joined today by Jill McNicol.  Jill shares how she is preparing for the second half of her life after retirement by asking for God's guidance and spending quiet time while waiting.  Listen and be encouraged that God has something for every season of our lives. Contact information for Jill: jillmc@frontiernet.net

Carmen is joined today by Maddie Randle.  Maddie shares about how the IBSA cohorts she has participated in have helped her to grow.  She  shares how she has gained friendships and community as well as valuable leadership tools that she still uses everyday.  IBSA will begin offering a variety of cohorts along with the Edge Courses starting in June.   Information on the Edge courses and cohorts can...

Carmen is joined today by Melissa Pryer of McLeansboro, Illinois.  Melissa shares how she and her husband served in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and how God led her to serve in a marketplace she had not anticipated.  God has continued to use Melissa to reach people with the Gospel and she is part of the new Faith Community Health Initiative that IBSA is introducing.   Resources mentioned to...

Carmen is joined today by Lindsay Jones of Springfield Illinois.  Lindsay shares about her ministry to Next Generation women.  She has served alongside her husband for years in youth ministry and in the local church.  Lindsay shares about how God has brought her through a recent darkness and how His grace and mercy have healed her hurt.  She also shares God's love and light through her ministry of...

This week Carmen is joined by Melody Westbrook.  Melody has recently launched a new ministry called The Walk that helps women in their journey with Christ.  Listen as she shares with Carmen how God has brought her to this place in her life, demonstrating that He isn't finished with her yet.   You can find The Walk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewalk.edw/ Melody's blog: https://melodywest...

The Priority Now Podcast is back ready to introduce you to more Illinois Baptist Women.  Today, Carmen talks with Patty Wysong of Cornerstone Church in Marion Illinois.  Patty is leading the launch of the new Priority Now Blog as part of the revamped Illinois Baptist Women's webpage.  Patty shares part of her story as a writer and how God has led her to this opportunity to equip the women of Illin...

Today Carmen is joined by Sherry Lewey of Raymond Baptist Church.  Sherry shares about her coming to Christ later in life and how she loves digging into God's Word.  Sherry also participates in Celebrate Recovery and she shares about the Christ-centered recovery for those struggling with hurt, pain, or addiction of any kind.     https://www.celebraterecovery.com  

Carmen is joined today by Meredith Flynn.  Meredith shares about the gift of content creating through writing, blogging, podcasting, and other ways to share encouragement to each other.  Meredith is now a stay at home mom, after serving as a writer for many years on the IBSA staff.  She will be leading the breakout session tract on writing at Priority this year.  Listen and be encouraged and get e...

Carmen is joined today by Lindsey Wineinger.  Lindsey serves as the President of Illinois Baptist Women, and she and Carmen discuss the upcoming Priority Conference.  Priority is a great opportunity for training and equipping the women of our churches, and provides tools to help us live the life God has called us too.  God is getting ready to do something big, come join us and see what He has in s...

Carmen is joined today by Melissa Melbourn of Marshall Baptist Church in Marshall Illinois.  Melissa shares how she has been guided by the Holy Spirit over the years.  Melissa is currently serving as the Worship & Media Director at her church.  Listen and be encouraged as she shares her story. Resources mentioned today: https://www.mbclife.us/staff--leadership.html https://www.workinggenius.com ib...

As we start our third season of podcasts, our host Carmen shares some encouraging words for the coming year.  

Carmen is joined today by Lisa Misner.  Lisa serves as part of the Communications Team of IBSA and is a lead writer on the Illinois Baptist News.  Lisa shares some of her background as a news junkie and how it has helped her to discern the truth in the culture of misleading information.   She also shares some tips for the women interested in writing.  Listen and be encouraged. Resources mentioned...

Carmen is joined today by Paige Hume of Jacksonville, Illinois.  Paige shares some of her journey and how God has gifted her.  They also remind us how it is good to revisit a Spiritual Gifts Assessment.  Listen and be encouraged. Resources mentioned today: https://replicate.org/f260-bible-reading-plan/ https://www.lifeway.com/en/articles/women-leadership-spiritual-gifts-growth-service  

Carmen is joined today by Traci Price of Bolingbrook, Illinois.  Traci shares about her role in the marketplace for a health insurance company and how God has leveraged that for His purpose.  Traci also shares about her "side gig" of soap making.  Listen to her story and be encouraged. Resources mentioned today: honeysheasoap.com ibsa.org/women

Carmen is joined today by Becki McNeely who shares her encouraging story of how God has worked in her life.  Starting with her Hallmark story like meeting with her husband to her current role as a stay at mom wife and mother.  Becki shares how God has been continuing to work in her life.  

Carmen is joined today by former Illinois resident Carrie Jones who many of us know from her days in mission work in our state.  Carrie catches us up on where God has her right now and how He is using her in this changing season of her life.   Resource mentioned today: https://www.womenwork.net carmenhalsey@ibsa.org

Carmen is joined today by Jennifer Carrothers of Mount Vernon Illinois.  Jennifer works as a physical therapist and shares how the church can walk alongside the families of COVID patients that are still dealing with effects of their hospitalizations.  They also discuss tools for leaders available through the church that also equip women to be better leaders in the marketplace.     https://www.work...

Carmen is joined today by Andrea Hammond.  Andrea shares about how God has used her to reach out to women in the Illinois Baptist Women community, even though she is an introvert herself.   This week Carmen has extended the invitation to directly call or email her or Andrea and reach out if you heard something that you want to talk about.   carmenhalsey@ibsa.org andreahammond77@gmail.com  

Carmen does not have a guest today, but instead shares some of what God has been revealing in His Word to her in the last few weeks.   carmenhalsey@ibsa.org ibsa.org/women  

Carmen is joined today by Norma Webb.  Norma serves the Illinois Baptist Women as a American Sign Language interpreter at conferences.  Norma is also a dedicated Bible teacher who loves to share that love of the Word of God with others.  She shares today with Carmen about the discipline of fasting and studying the Bible.  Nlwebb103@hotmail.com ibsa.com/women  

Carmen is joined today by Leah Honnen of Jacksonville Illinois.  Leah serves as part of the communications team at IBSA.  She shares her family's journey through infertility and the faithfulness of God.     Leah's blog https://www.flowinghonnens.com/   leahhonnen@ibsa.org   carmenhalsay@ibsa.org   www. IBSA.org          

Carmen is joined today by Amanda Neibel of Carmi Illinois.  Amanda has served on the mission field in numerous locations and is currently serving not the staff of the Baptist Children's Home & Family Services.  Amanda shares encouragement in finding your place to serve. Resources mentioned today: Baptist Children's Home & Family Services The WellHouse amanda.neibel@bchfs.com