“Gentle Protectors are willing to share in the pain that they create…Predators want to put their pain on you so they don’t feel any of it.” — Jen Coursey
God designed each of us to live in community and to grow in our walk with Christ.
Even as the wicked sprout like grass, and thrive, they’re doomed!
Like so many of us, Bible study mentor Sarah Frazer found herself saying, “God, this wasn’t part of the plan. I didn’t sign up for this.”
Joy is still possible depending on how deeply connected to God we feel and how deeply connected to others we feel.
In this episode, they discuss what it looks like when Elders are leading from fear. They will also talk about Elders who are motivated by love can create communities where Love, joy, and trust are fully alive.
In the face of unthinkable circumstances, Noree Bowbeer’s uncommon courage gave the gift of life to her son, Christian Johnson.
Join Tennison and Ginelle as they begin a conversation with Chris and Jen Coursey, Authors and founders Thrive Today. Listen in as they talk about their personal journey into the elder stage.
Is unbridled freedom dividing America?
Sometimes, our inner narratives can quietly sabotage the very work God wants to do in us and through us.
In this episode, they discuss what it looks like when Elders are leading from fear. They will also talk about Elders who are motivated by love can create communities where Love, joy, and trust are fully alive.
Stephanie Rousselle’s hope-filled story as a former atheist to the founder of Gospel Spice Ministries is unforgettable. She helps us to start this year by trusting the goodness of God.
Listen in as Dr. Warner talks about the 7-17-70 rule in community, and why know the stories of others are so crucial to feeling connected. Also, learn what his dream for community looks like in family and church.
The more time I spent reading the Bible, journaling, and listening to God, the more strength and peace I found.
If we have something important to say, there will be time to say it.
Do you feel too busy to pray? Then you’re invited to find REST in God’s loving presence. Today’s guest, Asheritah Ciuciu, offers you a respite from your spiritual to-do list in her book, Prayers of Rest: 365 Prompts to Hear God’s Voice.
What attitudes or habits have we developed that might contribute to our feeling isolated?
Listen in as Dr. Warner talks about the importance of building joyful social connection with elders and how healthy multigenerational community and toxic, and/or secretive multigenerational communities look very much the same but produce polar opposite results.
How do we exchange hurt for hope? As a recovered drug addict, stage-four cancer survivor, and former widow, Sheryl fought anxiety, depression, and despair for years before understanding her identity in Christ.
Being a true follower of Christ means being a presence of love, peace, and encouragement in every interaction.
Dr. Warner gives incredible insight into his own personal journey to becoming an elder in his own right. What he shares is critical for all of us to hear today.
Alisa Childers helps us understand progressive Christianity, deconstruction, and the non-negotiables of faith in Jesus Christ.
“I am looking to make all relationships permanent…Whatever we grow together, I want to make sure that it is something we can keep and we can use as an example for other people on how they should live their lives.” — Dr. Jim Wilder
Cancer touches everyone and yet churches are often under-equipped. How can cancer be a blessing? How do we best minister to cancer patients and caregivers?
Life and healing come through honest communication with the right person in the right way at the right time.
“The kingdom of God; we know it’s here when Predators or changed into protectors. That is the key sign of transformation. ” Dr. Jim Wilder
Today’s episode offers encouragement to any woman praying about a call to ministry.
Regularly examining our motivations and behaviors for signs of selfishness can help us avoid the pitfalls it presents.
Join Tennison and Ginelle as they begin this conversation and this series with Dr. Jim Wilder, neurotheologian, psychologist, and author whose groundbreaking work in relational brain science has shaped the way we understand community, joy, and emotional health and the reason Table and Well is doing the work they are.
Heated arguments between keyboard warriors, “unfriending” family or friends who believe differently than us, and wars on the international stage—our world is full of conflict. Dr. Oletha Barnett believes God created diversity far beyond race and that He designed diversity, which can often lead to conflict, to grow us, and give us opportunities to practice biblical principles. Through that, we can find unity.
In this episode, they explore what happens when people are placed into the position of elder before they are mature enough to be there. When you look across the landscape of the Christian world, you see this everywhere.
Episode #199 – Today’s episode is a much-needed candid conversation for anyone who is tired of hustling and never feeling enough, and longing to truly embrace grace. Blake helps us know how to take a bold stand for Christ in today’s contentious culture.
If you’re struggling with depression this holiday season, find someone to serve.
Gossip is driven by pride, jealousy, comparison, envy, and manmade religion which always turns into hate.
Elders need to have a community to belong to and be recognized by that community. There is a fundamental need for elders.
God gives us celebration as a gift to be enjoyed.
At times, we start ill-advised fights and make matters worse by forgetting to handle things out of the resources God has given us.
If you want to thrive instead of strive in your marriage, this episode is for you! Christa Hardin, MA, is a relationship expert, author, and podcast host. We talk about practical ways we can better understand and support each other.
God wants you to surround yourself with those who lift you up, help you flourish, and move you forward.
The Elder stage of Maturity is the most crucial and least reached stage of maturity. Without True Elders in our community, we fail to know who we are and how it is for us, as humans, to act.
Amidst the laughter and joking it’s easy to let your tongue get you in trouble.
We talk about this unique science fiction-romance inspired by the book of Job and Brock’s own story of faith, hope in grief, and staying true to your calling.
Join Tennison and Ginelle as they continue their journey through the Parent stage.
Would you like to see more prayers answered? See God work in your life as you have never seen Him work? Join us today on the Women Living Courageously podcast to learn how.
Are you concerned about raising children and grandchildren in today’s cultural climate? How can prayer release heaven on earth? Sharon Jaynes helps us know how to use the words of Scripture to pray powerfully and purposefully over our children.
You will know you are at the parent stage when you can sacrificially care for your children or the next generation without resenting the sacrifice with joy or expecting to receive anything for your efforts.
This episode is a celebration and heartfelt farewell as we wrap up the Make Life Matter podcast.
In this episode, listen in as Tennison and Ginelle dig deep into the parent stage tasks that need to be completed by all in this stage to be fully mature. There is work that we must do on this journey to maturity. Continue the Journey!
Transparency is difficult, but that is where your freedom is found.
It’s a rather common occurrence that we see around us. Kids who were raised in church are walking away from the Lord. Perhaps your child is “away.” There is hope for parents of prodigals! That’s what we are sharing today! Join us as we talk to an amazing young woman who veered away from the Lord and then came back home. You will be so inspired and encouraged by her story.
Do you ever struggle to believe in God’s promises, especially when there seems to be a delay? Shannon Popkin invites us to be shaped by God’s promises in the waiting in Shaped by God’s Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith?
Discover the needs that every parent will need from their community to be fully mature in this stage. Just like every stage, you fully mature over time.
Acceptance of self is a personal journey, not a society narrative inflamed with personal agenda and wanna-be status.
In this day, where loneliness is at an all-time high, we need to rediscover the power of cheering.
In The Loudest Roar, you’ll marvel at the power, majesty, and authority of our Lord Jesus and learn how to stand in the unshakable victory He’s already won for you.
Join Tennison and Ginelle as they conclude the Adult stage of maturity and look at some of the obvious holes that you will see in adults who have not fully matured in this stage. Learn the importance of community and the benefits it brings as you grow into a mature adult!
Ever felt overwhelmed by life? Exhausted? Like you just have had enough? Are things just getting to you and stealing your joy, your peace, and your rest? Here is an episode that will help you to find rest once again for your soul. From the pages of Scripture, personal stories, and practical applications, you will be so encouraged and inspired by this message!
Edie Melson shows you how to turn to God for help with Soul Care When the Nest is Empty.
We have to put a bit of effort into how we show up as friends if we want to live deeply connected lives.
Join Tennison and Ginelle as they continue to unpack the Adult stage of maturity. In this episode, they will lean into the Adult stage needs and tasks in order to be fully mature in this stage of maturity.
When desperation strikes, is it possible to exchange panicked pleas for powerful peace? Author Rachel Wojo answers this question in her new book, Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life’s Darkest Moments.
I could feel the absolute love of Jesus pouring through me.
Join Tennison and Ginelle as they begin the next stage of maturity— the Adult Maturity Stage. Listen in as they unpack the early years this stage and the three most important this to “young adults”; Relationship, Power and Truth.
Did you know that the average young woman would LOVE to have the chance to be mentored? To do life together, be invited into your world, and be given a little life wisdom – this is what they are asking for. Are you available to be a mentor?
How do we stop the cycle of comparison, especially for teenage girls? Lee Nienhaus, co-author of Comparison Girl, helps us identify the lies holding us hostage to comparison and live in freedom.
Join Tennison and Ginelle as they conclude the Child stage of maturity. Listen in as they unpack the personal and community tasks and needs you can engage in that will help you and others fill any gaps you or others may have in this stage of maturity.
While it’s important to be uncompromising when we communicate the truth, Scripture also calls us to speak the truth with love. But in a world that seems as hostile as ever, how do we do that?
Listen in as they discuss the obvious maturity gaps you will see in adults who are not fully mature in this stage, what Pseudo maturity looks like and its effect on adults who operated in this place as children.
Grace. We love to receive it from God and others. Who doesn’t enjoy the kindness, compassion, mercy, and goodness from our friends, families, co-workers, church friends, and neighbors? However, it’s not always easy for us, as women, to give grace to other people.
Julie helps us to build trust in God, understand the power of prayer, and find hope even in despair.
Difficult people often drive me to prayer, a place where I find peace and perspective.
Join Tennison and Ginelle as they continue their journey through the Child Stage of maturity. Listen in as they discuss the tasks that need to be done by individuals in this stage to be a fully mature child.
The world is a scary place. Focusing on the mess can paralyze us with fear. Grace Fox wants us to live courageously and freely, and one way we can do this is by anchoring our souls in the truth of who God is.
Join Tennison and Ginelle as they begin unpacking the child stage of maturity and talk through the needs (what we need from our community) in order to be fully mature in this stage of life.
In a world often filled with hurt and division, kindness is a balm that soothes and unites.
Today I want to give you permission to smile again, laugh again, and find hope and joy again. Yes, life is hard. But we don’t have to live as those who have no hope.
Do you want to share your God story with greater confidence? Do you want to embrace evangelism with enthusiasm rather than obligation?
Join Tennison and Ginelle as they begin to explore the connection between Joy and Attachment.
How do we create and strengthen Christ-centered community as women in a culture that is increasingly more divisive and driven by comparison?
Join Tennison and Ginelle as they look at some of the obvious maturity holes you will see in adults if they have not fully matured through this stage of maturity.
What can we do to wake up, reignite, and more fully enjoy our relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ? What can we do to become women who are fully awake to the things of God? Find out in this episode.
Amber Cullum is the host of the top-ranked Grace Enough podcast. She helps us embrace practices of sabbath, gratitude so we can experience a deeper relationship with Christ and more meaningful relationships with others.
When this confession is done, the mind can think clearly, unfiltered by guilt, shame, and fear of being found out.
Stacey explains the types and indicators of abuse, a language we should use and not use when speaking with survivors, and courageous steps for both victims and abusers.
Our friends can help us run the race at a sustainable pace.
In this episode, Tennison & Ginelle will begin unpacking the Infant stage of maturity and talking about the Needs and Tasks of this stage. If both the needs and tasks have not been completed, you will not be fully mature in this stage of life.
I don’t want to be so focused on my own little world that I fail to see what someone else is going through.
It’s the quest so many people are on these days. Finding God’s Will. Figuring out what God has for your life and getting in on it. Sometimes, it can seem like such a mystery and even confusing. So, what do we do? That’s what we are talking about in this episode.
If you’re trying to do a million things at once and feel like you’re not doing any of them well, you’re not alone. Mentor and longtime corporate leader Peggy Bodde views work as sacred and has invested her life in showing women how to thrive in the workplace.
Surrounding ourselves with people of wisdom and honesty is a safeguard.
Join Tennison Ginelle as they begin Maturity Series: Revisited with an overview of each stage of maturity. Discover the primary goal and the needs and tasks of each stage. Also, get a glimpse of what you may see in adults who have not fully matured in each stage.
What would it look like if women truly embraced God’s purpose for their lives? A sought-after international speaker and Christian minister, Kim Maas empowers women to step boldly into their roles of leadership in the kingdom.
The Life Model and the Maturity Indicators are some of the pillars that have influenced and compelled us to create Table & Well. Those Maturity Indicators are the primary framework that almost everything we do is built on.
Every woman knows it’s easy to lose sight of the heavenly power of God at work in our lives during times of hardship, exhaustion, stress, and change. But no matter the situation—whether it’s our health, marriage, finances, family, or vocation-—God has equipped all women with the power and influence to live freely and confidently.
How do we guard the ministry God has entrusted to us? How do we choose community over competition?
Life invited us to take a pause from recording the podcast. It became a little longer than we anticipated but during that time so much has been revealed to us and we can’t wait to start sharing it with you.
We all want to be treated with respect, and that actually needs to start with us.
Men fill an important role as fathers, husbands, and friends. How can we best honor them and express what they mean to us? What do we do if we have a difficult relationship with our father?
Ally George joins Tennison and Ginelle as they continue their deep drive into joy and quiet. In this episode, they will be talking about building your Quieting Capacity. Just like you need to build your Joy Capacity building your Quieting Capacity is just as important.
