Marked with Angie Elkins and Alicia Wong – Details, episodes & analysis

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 faithfully. This conversation will encourage any woman who wants to lead well, stay grounded in Scripture, and use her gifts for God’s glory.

LINKS: 

Lifeway Women Academy 

In the Word 

The Way of Wisdom Bible Study

Deep Discipleship 

Knowing Faith Podcast 

More resources from Jen Wilkin

From Strength to Strength book

RECOMMENDED: Watch our conversation on YouTube with Jen on God's revelation. 

Marked is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.

Hosted by Angie Elkins and Alicia Wong. 

CONNECT WITH US!
Follow Lifeway Women and Jen Wilkin on Instagram.

Learn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

Learn more at lifeway.com/angels. 

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 gatherings, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you connect, grow, and support one another.

LINKS FOR FURTHER LEARNING

Women Leading Well 

Together Bible Study

Devoted Bible Study

Friends and Sisters Bible Study

From Cliques to Community podcast episode with Alicia Wong 

100 Icebreaker Questions for Your Small Group

Lifeway Women's Leadership Forum

RECOMMENDED: Listen to this episode on Heaven with Jennifer Rothschild. 

Marked is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.

Hosted by Angie Elkins and Alicia Wong. 

CONNECT WITH US!
Follow Lifeway Women on Instagram.

Learn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

Learn more at lifeway.com/angels. 

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 to the Spirit’s role. We talk about Pentecost, the Trinity, the fruit of the Spirit, and what it means to truly yield to the Spirit in everyday moments.

LINKS FOR FURTHER LEARNING:

Mom Set Free Bible Study
Never Alone Bible Study
He's Where the Joy Is Bible Study
The Gospel on the Ground Bible Study
Together Bible Study
More resources from Jeannie Cunnion
The 99 Essential Doctrines document
What We Believe: Theology 101 Lifeway Women Academy course
Ask us your theology questions about the essentials of the faith here! 

RECOMMENDED: Read how you can practice attentiveness to the Holy Spirit on the Lifeway Women Blog. 

Marked is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.

Hosted by Angie Elkins and Elizabeth Hyndman.

CONNECT WITH US!
Follow Lifeway Women and Jeannie Cunnion on Instagram.

Learn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

Anthony Evans joins the conversation this week to talk all things Going Beyond and growing up in a ministry family, which includes his father, Dr. Tony Evans, and sister Priscilla Shirer. Anthony leads worship and Priscilla teaches at Going Beyond events, and Anthony share how special that sibling relationship is to him. He also tells us some fun behind-the-scenes stories of working in the music industry, such as being “The Beast” in Beauty and the Beast at the Hollywood Bowl and an unexpected encounter with James Corden at a nail salon.

RESOURCES:

Going Beyond Simulcast

James Corden video

MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women:
https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.

Hosted by Kelly King and Elizabeth Hyndman.

RECOMMENDED: Listen to an interview with Anthony’s sister Priscilla Shirer about life in ministry as a family and finding identity in Christ.

ABOUT ANTHONY EVANS

Growing up in a family of accomplished speakers and authors: father, Dr. Tony Evans, and siblings, Chrystal Evans Hurst, Priscilla Shirer, and Jonathan Evans; Anthony chose to be a worship leader, singer and producer. In a music industry with pre-defined sounds, Anthony decided to make his own path with his unique genre crossing, one-of-a-kind style. As the son of a world-renowned pastor, Anthony left the comforts of Dallas, Texas, (and the Bible-belt) and took his talent and entrepreneurial abilities to Los Angeles. For more than two decades, his career has been about breaking down walls and taking unexpected routes to bring his faith and influence and impact outside of the church walls.

This impact includes 10 solo records, two of which hit the #1 spot on Billboard’s Top Gospel Album charts, Vocal production for TV/Film, record production, acting, songwriting, talent production, a starring role in Disney’s Hollywood Bowl Production of Beauty and the Beast, and a spot on the hit TV show, The Voice.

In addition to all of these endeavors, Anthony has written or co-written three books, the latest—When Faith Meets Therapy, with psychotherapist Stacy Kaiser. This project addresses the intersection of his faith with the practicality of psychotherapy. 

In whatever he accomplishes, Anthony’s desire is to share his life and authentic faith with transparency and honesty: “I am sure of this, that he who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” (Phil. 1:6).

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This month on MARKED, we’re doing a fun new miniseries all about Lifeway Women Academy. Each episode of this series will release on Wednesdays, and Elizabeth Woodson joins Elizabeth Hyndman to talk to a Lifeway Women Academy teacher about her journey into theological education and how studying theology has marked her in her walk with Christ. 

This week, we talked with Jen Wilkin about why it’s important for women to study Scripture for themselves and how women can use their theological educations—whether through seminary, Lifeway Women Academy, or self-taught—in their everyday lives as disciples. We’re so glad you’ve joined us today! 

We’re on YouTube! Click here to watch this episode.

RESOURCES:
How to Study the Bible: Hermeneutics 101
Lifeway Women Academy
Systematic Theology

MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women:
https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.

Hosted by Elizabeth Woodson and Elizabeth Hyndman.

RECOMMENDED: Listen to our conversation with Jen about her latest Bible study book, Abide: A Study of 1,2, & 3 John.

ABOUT JEN WILKIN
Jen Wilkin is an author and Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. She has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts. Her passion is to see others become articulate and committed followers of Christ, with a clear understanding of why they believe what they believe, grounded in the Word of God. Jen is the author of Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands; Women of the Word; None Like Him; In His Image; and Bible studies exploring the Sermon on the Mount and the books of Genesis, Exodus, Hebrews, 1 Peter, and 1, 2, 3 John. You can find her at jenwilkin.net.

Learn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

Amy-Jo Girardier joins us on MARKED this week to discuss how to reach the next generations of Gen Z and Gen Alpha. As a pioneer of girl’s ministry, she shares how Gen Z stole her heart and gave her a passion for understanding the generations.

RESOURCES:

Authentic Love Teen Girls’ Bible Study Book by Amy-Jo Girardier

Faithful One Teen Girls’ Bible Study eBook by Amy-Jo Girardier

James Teen Girls’ Bible Study Book by Amy-Jo Girardier

This Is Girls Ministry book by Amanda Mejias

*The initial leadership models in the generational charts are from Mark McCrindle. Amy-Jo has contextualized them for ministry uses and combined it with firsthand experience with Gen Z and Gen Alpha.

MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women:
https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.

Hosted by Kelly King and Elizabeth Hyndman.

RECOMMENDED: Listen here to an interview with Amanda Mejias, Lifeway’s brand specialist for girls ministry, who shares valuable information about girls ministry.

ABOUT AMY-JO GIRARDIER

Amy-Jo Girardier loves how God uniquely makes people and generations for His glory.  She is the women's minister and has served as girls minister for nineteen years at Brentwood Baptist in Brentwood, Tennessee. She is an author of three Lifeway Bible studies and loves writing resources for teen girls and women.

Amy-Jo loves getting to serve with her husband Darrel on staff and being with their two boys: Scout and Skylar. You can find her on Instagram: @amyjogirardier. 

Learn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

This week on MARKED, Melissa Spoelstra joins us, and we switch it up a bit with Elizabeth interviewing both Kelly and Melissa about You Lead 2.0! Kelly and Melissa discuss the women’s leadership training event You Lead 2.0—what kinds of topics will be covered, what excites them about the event, and who should come.

You Lead 2.0 is a special 2-day You Lead event where you’ll gain encouragement and be equipped by Lifeway Women authors and leadership experts. With real-life application and breakouts sessions to choose from, you can customize your You Lead experience to wherever God is calling you. Join us September 8–9, 2023!

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Lifeway Women Academy

Lifeway Women Events

Isaiah Bible Study Book by Melissa Spoelstra

The Gospel of John Bible Study Book by Melissa Spoelstra

You Lead 2.0

You Lead

MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women:
https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.

Hosted by Kelly King and Elizabeth Hyndman.

RECOMMENDED:
Listen to our first MARKED interview with Melissa where we discussed the Isaiah Bible Study Book she wrote here.

ABOUT MELISSA SPOELSTRA
Melissa Spoelstra is a women’s conference speaker, Bible teacher, and author who is madly in love with Jesus and passionate about helping others to seek Christ and know Him more intimately. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Bible Theology and is a contributor to Proverbs 31 ministries First Five app. She is the author of Isaiah: Striving Less and Trusting God More with Lifeway Women as well as eight other Bible studies and four books. Melissa makes her home in Waxahachie, Texas, with her pastor husband and has four adult-ish children.

Learn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

Our friend Chris Adams joins us today to talk about several upcoming Lifeway Women Bible studies she’s looking forward to this fall. Plus, she and Kelly share their three best tips for women’s ministry leaders. Chris shared what she remembers happening in churches during the 1990s and how the rise of women’s ministry happened. Keep listening until the end to hear her impactful story of what has marked her in her walk with Christ!

RESOURCES:
Abide Bible Study Book
As for Me Bible Study Book
A Woman’s Heart Bible Study Book
Chris Adam’s Blog
Devoted Bible Study Book
Discerning the Voice of God Bible Study Book
Experiencing God Bible Study Book
Eyes Up book
Fervent book
Foundations (F260) devotional books
Grateful Bible Study Book
Seven Realities for Experiencing God Bible Study Book
Lifeway Women Bible
Lifeway Women Online Bible Studies
Lifeway Women Academy
Lifeway Women’s Leadership Forum
Navigating Gospel Truth Bible Study Book
Psalm 23 Bible Study Book
Stepping Up Bible Study Book
The Armor of God Bible Study Book
When You Pray Bible Study Book
When You Pray Group Experience Box
Without Wavering Bible Study Book

MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women:
https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.

ABOUT CHRIS ADAMS

Chris Adams is an author, speaker, blogger, and women’s ministry consultant. She retired from Lifeway Christian Resources in 2017 after serving over twenty-two years as senior lead women’s ministry specialist. Chris helped pioneer women’s ministry as we know it today and compiled three women’s leadership books: Women Reaching Women,

Learn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

Learn more at lifeway.com/angels. 

Today we welcome Adrienne Camp back to the podcast to discuss her new Bible study, As for Me! Adrienne shares how she landed on the title of the study, why she believes it’s important to look for Jesus in the pages of the Old Testament, and a few behind-the-scenes stories of filming the teaching videos in Southern California.

In the As for Me Bible study, Adrienne invites you to join her on a journey through the book of Psalms. Gain a deeper understanding of who God is and be encouraged to hold on to Him no matter what is happening around you. Let the psalms become the prayers you carry with you into every moment of every day, so that you, too, can say with confidence, “As for me, I will worship and serve the Lord no matter what.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED:
As for Me Bible Study Book
Lifeway Women Live
YWAM

MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.

Hosted by Kelly King and Elizabeth Hyndman.

Listen to our first MARKED interview with Adrienne where we discussed how she did the music for The Wonder of Advent Bible study here!

ABOUT ADRIENNE CAMP
Adrienne “Adie” Camp, a South African singer and songwriter, was the lead singer of the Christian rock band The Benjamin Gate before launching her solo career. She is married to fellow musician Jeremy Camp, whom she met on tour in 2002. They have been married since 2003 and have two daughters, Bella and Arie, and one son, Egan. Adrienne is deeply passionate about her marriage and her family.  She homeschools her children as they often accompany Jeremy on tour.

She has authored three books—Even Me, an illustrated children’s book about her daughters’ adventurous trip to Uganda, In Unison, which she coauthored with her husband, Jeremy, about navigating their marriage and relationship, and As for Me: Life Through the Lens of the Psalms, a Bible study book with Lifeway Women. So far, she has traveled to twenty different countries and is motivated by a desire to see people encounter God’s love all around the world.

Learn more at lifeway.com/joshua.

Today we’re taking you behind-the-scenes of Lifeway Women as we talk with our very own Laura Magness! Have you ever wondered about the process of how a Bible study comes together? A content editor for Lifeway Women Bible studies, Laura shares fun behind-the-scenes stories, details about her job, and how she helps an author share the message God has given her. Plus, learn more about the new Lifeway Women Bible study, Devoted: 30 Days with Women of the Bible, that Laura edited!

LINKS:
Dallas Theological Seminary
Devoted: 30 Days with Women of the Bible
Samford University

ABOUT LAURA MAGNESS
Laura Magness is a content editor for Lifeway Women and has worked for Lifeway in a variety of editorial roles since 2008. A graduate of Samford University and Dallas Theological Seminary, she lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband Nathan and their sons. You can find her writing online for Lifeway Women, Lifeway Adults, and smallgroup.com.

Learn more at lifeway.com/joshua.