The Messy Table with Jenn Jewell

You guys! Today's episode at The Messy Table is straight FIRE. Lisa Bevere is chatting with Amy Groeschel and I about how God is using her past and present messes for His glory, plus her latest book, Adamant: Finding Truth in a Universe of Opinions. "When I have an encounter with Jesus, I have an encounter with Truth." —Lisa Bevere Lisa is the wife of John Bevere, mama to four grown boys, co-founder of Messenger International, a New York Times bestselling author and stunning blend of both sugar + spice. I pray that we'll all be a little closer to the Truth (Jesus!) at the end of this powerful episode. So grab your coffee, pull up a chair, and join us!

In honor of Father's Day (and for the first time ever), we're getting a MAN'S PERSPECTIVE at The Messy Table! Derek Jewell is a husband, dad, pastor, friend, outdoorsman... and he happens to be mine. We're talking all things Marriage + Parenting, plus the daring adventure of following Christ. I might be biased, but this is possibly my favorite episode ever. This one's not just for the ladies, so have a listen and then pass along to the men in your life!

In honor of Father's Day (and for the first time ever), we're getting a MAN'S PERSPECTIVE at The Messy Table! Derek Jewell is a husband, dad, pastor, friend, outdoorsman... and he happens to be mine. We're talking all things Marriage + Parenting, plus the daring adventure of following Christ. I might be biased, but this is possibly my favorite episode ever. This one's not just for the ladies, so have a listen and then pass along to the men in your life!

That's right, friends. A new episode is LIVE at The Messy Table Podcast! Today's guest is powerhouse Sharon Hester—a mama of three, pastor's wife, math teacher, and an advocate for others, especially those being overlooked or outcast because of racial injustice. "He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." Micah 6:8 In this conversation, Sharon divulges about her family's latest leap of faith, what God's teaching her as she teaches others, and why it's crucial to cross lines + build bridges when it comes to the racial tension that's been wounding our nation for far too long. This one's important, y'all. Grab your coffee, pull up a chair, and join us at The Messy Table!

That's right, friends. A new episode is LIVE at The Messy Table Podcast! Today's guest is powerhouse Sharon Hester—a mama of three, pastor's wife, math teacher, and an advocate for others, especially those being overlooked or outcast because of racial injustice. "He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." Micah 6:8 In this conversation, Sharon divulges about her family's latest leap of faith, what God's teaching her as she teaches others, and why it's crucial to cross lines + build bridges when it comes to the racial tension that's been wounding our nation for far too long. This one's important, y'all. Grab your coffee, pull up a chair, and join us at The Messy Table!

We're continuing the Mother's Day Week party by virtually high-fiving all of you AMAZING MAMAS out there—bio moms, adoptive moms, foster moms, step moms, mamas of babies here on earth and mamas of babies in heaven. Aunts, sisters, mentors, care-takers, and those who "mother" others in your life... WE CELEBRATE YOU! We wish every woman who pours herself out all the solitude, pedicures, and coffee in this world. But even if those things aren't at your current disposal, today's episode with Laynie Travis is! "You can build a mountain of fear or you can build a mountain of faith." Laynie is the cutest mom of four you've ever seen. She's also a wise teacher, fierce encourager, and downright overcomer—especially when it comes to FEAR. Fear can be joy-sucking. Fear can be paralyzing. Fear can keep us from walking in trusting obedience with our Savior. But Laynie's story and words inspire us to a place of bravery, with a confidence that comes from Christ. You're going to LOVE this episode. So grab your coffee, pull up a chair, and join us at The Messy Table!

We're continuing the Mother's Day Week party by virtually high-fiving all of you AMAZING MAMAS out there—bio moms, adoptive moms, foster moms, step moms, mamas of babies here on earth and mamas of babies in heaven. Aunts, sisters, mentors, care-takers, and those who "mother" others in your life... WE CELEBRATE YOU! We wish every woman who pours herself out all the solitude, pedicures, and coffee in this world. But even if those things aren't at your current disposal, today's episode with Laynie Travis is! "You can build a mountain of fear or you can build a mountain of faith." Laynie is the cutest mom of four you've ever seen. She's also a wise teacher, fierce encourager, and downright overcomer—especially when it comes to FEAR. Fear can be joy-sucking. Fear can be paralyzing. Fear can keep us from walking in trusting obedience with our Savior. But Laynie's story and words inspire us to a place of bravery, with a confidence that comes from Christ. You're going to LOVE this episode. So grab your coffee, pull up a chair, and join us at The Messy Table!

Y'all. It's officially May, finally feeling like spring, AND Podcast Day! TRIPLE JACKPOT. Today, my friend Jess Penick is bringing down the house over at The Messy Table Podcast as she shares what's even better than time management, tips for conquering the addictive habits that keep us from thriving, and a life-changing secret for unlocking humility. "God paid a high price for you, so don’t be enslaved by the world." 1 Corinthians 7:23 Jess is a wife to one, mama of two, and on the YouVersion Team at Life.Church—which oversees the ridiculously awesome Bible App. She experienced a massive paradigm shift when she surrendered to uncovering God's best for her life (particularly in the area of food), which resulted in losing a bunch of weight and gaining a healthier body in which to live this one and only life. Want to know her secrets?! Grab your coffee, pull up a chair, and join us!

Y'all. It's officially May, finally feeling like spring, AND Podcast Day! TRIPLE JACKPOT. Today, my friend Jess Penick is bringing down the house over at The Messy Table Podcast as she shares what's even better than time management, tips for conquering the addictive habits that keep us from thriving, and a life-changing secret for unlocking humility. "God paid a high price for you, so don’t be enslaved by the world." 1 Corinthians 7:23 Jess is a wife to one, mama of two, and on the YouVersion Team at Life.Church—which oversees the ridiculously awesome Bible App. She experienced a massive paradigm shift when she surrendered to uncovering God's best for her life (particularly in the area of food), which resulted in losing a bunch of weight and gaining a healthier body in which to live this one and only life. Want to know her secrets?! Grab your coffee, pull up a chair, and join us!

Welcome to The Messy Table! An ordinary space for real women, imperfect stories, and the God who's at work in our mess. Today, Amy Groeschel and I are chatting with my friend and her daughter, the amazing Mandy Meehan. Mandy was a youth pastor at Life.Church and nearing her wedding day when she suddenly became very sick. Days turned into weeks and months; doctors couldn't figure out what was wrong. Fast forward almost two years into this rollercoaster journey and she's finally seeing some progress. In this episode, Mandy is sharing how she's overcoming a chronic illness, persevering through the pain, trusting God in the mess, and allowing her story to impact + inspire others. So grab your coffee, pull up a chair, and join us! You'll be glad you did.

Welcome to The Messy Table! An ordinary space for real women, imperfect stories, and the God who's at work in our mess. Today, Amy Groeschel and I are chatting with my friend and her daughter, the amazing Mandy Meehan. Mandy was a youth pastor at Life.Church and nearing her wedding day when she suddenly became very sick. Days turned into weeks and months; doctors couldn't figure out what was wrong. Fast forward almost two years into this rollercoaster journey and she's finally seeing some progress. In this episode, Mandy is sharing how she's overcoming a chronic illness, persevering through the pain, trusting God in the mess, and allowing her story to impact + inspire others. So grab your coffee, pull up a chair, and join us! You'll be glad you did.

Welcome to The Messy Table! An ordinary space for real women, imperfect stories, and the God who's at work in our mess. Today's guest is my sweet friend—the beautiful, the wise, the contagiously joyful—Trish Helsel. Trish is the Executive Women’s Director for Kanakuk Kamps, as well as a mama of three adults, mentor to countless girls + women all over the globe, and a personal inspiration to me. We first met when I was a kamp counselor back in college and, let me tell you, it would be tough to find someone who’s more encouraging, more of a truth-teller, and more on mission to love people and make disciples than Trish. Trish has lead through some hard situations, walked through a heartbreaking divorce, and trudged through some extremely difficult parenting moments, BUT God hasn't left her for even one second. In this episode, Trish is sharing her secrets on finding courage, loving authentically, and how she has the guts to persevere. You don't want to miss it!

Welcome to The Messy Table! An ordinary space for real women, imperfect stories, and the God who's at work in our mess. Today's guest is my sweet friend—the beautiful, the wise, the contagiously joyful—Trish Helsel. Trish is the Executive Women’s Director for Kanakuk Kamps, as well as a mama of three adults, mentor to countless girls + women all over the globe, and a personal inspiration to me. We first met when I was a kamp counselor back in college and, let me tell you, it would be tough to find someone who’s more encouraging, more of a truth-teller, and more on mission to love people and make disciples than Trish. Trish has lead through some hard situations, walked through a heartbreaking divorce, and trudged through some extremely difficult parenting moments, BUT God hasn't left her for even one second. In this episode, Trish is sharing her secrets on finding courage, loving authentically, and how she has the guts to persevere. You don't want to miss it!

Have you ever felt like you're JUST NOT ENOUGH? Not enough of a wife, mom, friend, leader, girlboss, homemaker, Christ-follower, fill-in-the-blank... Today at The Messy Table, Cindy Beall (from Episode 11!) is co-hosting with me as we chat with the amazing Lori Wilhite. In this episode, Lori vulnerably shares her own journey from insecurity to victory, as well as what it's like leading Central Church in Las Vegas with her husband Jud, championing Leading and Loving It (a ministry for pastor's wives + women in leadership), and advocating for her kids—especially when one is struggling. We're not fighting for victory; we're fighting from victory. Guys, you're going to love how real and down-to-earth Lori is, AND we're giving away a copy of her book, My Name is Victorious! To enter, simply share this episode (and tag us) on social media. The winner will be announced on Monday! Until then, be sure you SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE VIA ITUNES or ANDROID and join us at The Messy Table.

Have you ever felt like you're JUST NOT ENOUGH? Not enough of a wife, mom, friend, leader, girlboss, homemaker, Christ-follower, fill-in-the-blank... Today at The Messy Table, Cindy Beall (from Episode 11!) is co-hosting with me as we chat with the amazing Lori Wilhite. In this episode, Lori vulnerably shares her own journey from insecurity to victory, as well as what it's like leading Central Church in Las Vegas with her husband Jud, championing Leading and Loving It (a ministry for pastor's wives + women in leadership), and advocating for her kids—especially when one is struggling. We're not fighting for victory; we're fighting from victory. Guys, you're going to love how real and down-to-earth Lori is, AND we're giving away a copy of her book, My Name is Victorious! To enter, simply share this episode (and tag us) on social media. The winner will be announced on Monday! Until then, be sure you SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE VIA ITUNES or ANDROID and join us at The Messy Table.