Today our conversation is with Amy-Jo Girardier to talk about discipling Gen Z and Gen Alpha in a rapidly changing world. Amy-Jo brings both encouragement and practical wisdom as she shares what she’s seeing in young women today and how the church can step toward them with intentionality, truth, and hope.

LINKS:

"What I Wish You Knew About My Generation" Lifeway Women Blog series

Authentic Love Bible Study

James Bible Study

The Cost of Discipleship

My Utmost for His Highest

McCrindle research

"Every Generation Asks: What Do I Have to Offer" webinar

Key Questions:

Builders: How can you anchor us in the faith stories of God's faithfulness?

Boomers: How can you help us play together in harmony toward God’s mission?

Gen X: How can we resource you as you balance everything, and how can we invite you into being the air traffic controllers at church?

Millennial: How can we walk with you in purpose and meaning?

Gen Z: How can we give you a voice here?

Gen Alpha: How can we walk alongside you so you don’t just know about God but truly experience Him and share that experience with others?

RECOMMENDED: Read Amy-Jo's advice on how to start a mentorship environment at church.

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

Hosted by Angie Elkins and Alicia Wong.

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Learn more about the Anchored Bible study at lifeway.com/anchored.

Learn how to celebrate Advent with your whole church at lifeway.com/advent.

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
Prayer resources
Send Relief
WMU: WorldCrafts
Being Elisabeth Elliot
Becoming Elisabeth Elliot
Katharine Barnwell
10 Women Who Changed the World

RECOMMENDED: Danny Akin's episode.

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

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Learn more about the Anchored Bible study at lifeway.com/anchored.

Learn how to celebrate Advent with your whole church at lifeway.com/advent.

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.

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Learn more about the Anchored Bible study at lifeway.com/anchored.

Learn how to celebrate Advent with your whole church at lifeway.com/advent.

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.

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Learn more about the Anchored Bible study at lifeway.com/anchored.

Learn how to celebrate Advent with your whole church at lifeway.com/advent.

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 evangelism naturally into women’s ministry gatherings. From dinner conversations and neighborhood connections to everyday encounters, this conversation will encourage you to live out and talk about your faith wherever God places you.

LINKS FOR FURTHER LEARNING

Hope, Hurt, and Healing: Experiencing Jesus in the Wake of Suicide

Free NAMB eBook: Women in the Mission of God

Everyday Evangelism

Evangelism and Missions

3 Circles Evangelism Kit from NAMB

RECOMMENDED: Catch up on this season of Marked and watch or listen to Kandi Gallaty's episode on discipleship.

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

Hosted by Angie Elkins and Alicia Wong.

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Learn more about the Anchored Bible study at lifeway.com/anchored.

Learn how to celebrate Advent with your whole church at lifeway.com/advent.

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 individuals and the church.

LINKS FOR FURTHER LEARNING:
The Practice of Prayer
Disciple Her
The Bible in a Year
Foundations
Lifeway Women's Leadership Forum
Spiritual Warfare in the Glass House
Evidence Not Seen

RECOMMENDED: Get to know Kandi on our blog.

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

Hosted by Angie Elkins and Alicia Wong.

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Learn more about the Anchored Bible study at lifeway.com/anchored.

Learn how to celebrate Advent with your whole church at lifeway.com/advent.

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 Elkins is joined by Alicia Wong, women’s ministry specialist at Lifeway, stepping in as this season’s co-host. Andrea Lennon, director of women’s ministry at Lifeway is our first guest. Together, they introduce this season’s theme and unpack the five pillars of ministry inspired by Kelly King’s book Ministry to Women.

LINKS FOR FURTHER LEARNING:

Lifeway Women's Leadership Forum

Lifeway Women Events

Lifeway Women Bible Studies

Ministry to Women Book

RECOMMENDED: Catch up on Season 10 and listen to this episode with Mary Wiley talking about the essentials of the faith.

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

Hosted by Angie Elkins and Alicia Wong.

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Learn more about the Anchored Bible study at lifeway.com/anchored.

Learn how to celebrate Advent with your whole church at lifeway.com/advent.

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 of God's faithfulness in Joshua 3-4 and share some practical ways for you to mark milestones in your life and women's ministry. Thank you for joining us!

Stay tuned for Season 11 of Marked releasing on October 6!

LINKS FOR FURTHER LEARNING:

You Lead

Louie Giglio episode

Mickey Pitts episode | Things We Wish We Knew in Our 20s

Instagram Giveaway

RECOMMENDED: Catch up on past episodes of Marked! Start with episode one in 2015.

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

Hosted by Angie Elkins and Mary Margaret West.

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Follow Lifeway Women on Instagram.

Learn more about the Anchored Bible study at lifeway.com/anchored.

Learn how to celebrate Advent with your whole church at lifeway.com/advent.