If you haven't had a conversation yet with a parent or a student about gender identity, you will. There are so many situations inside of student ministry that will cause you to know what you believe about gender identity and how you will respond.

In today's episode, we discuss with Aunt P the importance of empathy and relationship. Our hope is this will equip you to be a better ministry leader, as well as encourage your students on how to be a good friend to those who are wrestling with their identity.

Resource Highlights:

Chasing Love & Think Biblically
Gay Girl, Good God
Does the Bible Affirm Same-Sex Relationships?
Embodied

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Often the first girls minister a teen girl will ever have is a mom. And because she is one of the primary disciple makers of her daughter, churches should celebrate, honor, and support her every chance we get! In today's episode, we talk about how we can do a better job at that. So if you know a mom, send this episode to her today and let her know how much she means to you.

We are excited to have author, Missie Branch, on the podcast today! Missie Branch serves as vice president of Community Engagement for Life Collective, Inc. She is a graduate of Southeastern Seminary with a masters in ethics, theology, and culture. Missie is married to Duce, and together they have four children. She enjoys reading, music, documentaries, walking, and good coffee. She is passionate about discipleship, theology, and ethics. Missie is a contributing author to ”The Whole Woman: Ministering to Her Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength” and ”Women & Work: Bearing God’s Image and Joining in His Mission Through Our Work.”She is also the cohost of the Women & Work Podcast and is currently serving as a trustee for Charleston Southern University as well as the past chairman of the Board of Trustees at Lifeway Christian Resources.

Resource Highlight: Guided Prayer Journal for Teen Girls

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In this fun crossover episode, our friends from the Youth Ministry Booster podcast, Zac Workun and Chad Higgins, have joined us to talk all things CAMP! Through sharing our own experiences, our hope is that you will create the time to best prepare your heart and mind for a week away at camp with students.

Did you love hearing from our friends at Youth Ministry Booster? You can subscribe to their podcast here.

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Do you remember senior year of high school? There was so much excitement for the future, yet it came with a lot of unknowns, changes, and insecurities. As you prepare your students to make this transition out of your ministry, we hope this episode will provide some clarity and direction as you lead in the season ahead.

Resource Highlights:

• Before You Go
• In My Feels / For When I'm In My Feels
• A Different College Experience

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In September of 2023, the team at Lifeway (including Amanda!) went to Israel with Kristi McLelland to record video teachings for her upcoming women's and teen girls' Bible study, Luke in the Land. While the trip was an incredible experience, Kristi wrestled with the Lord behind the scenes especially when the events in Israel on October 7 took place. She recently shared with the team what God taught her through it all, and we knew this was a conversation we needed to record.

If God is asking you to put your yes on the table and walk in obedience, we hope this episode will encourage you to walk in surrender to a good, trustworthy God.

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Coming Soon: Luke in the Land

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Welcome back to Season 3 of His Glory, Her Good!

What do you do when a table of girls are staring back at you with blank faces? How do you transition from a silly conversation to an intentional one without being awkward? What does an invitation and response time look like for your student ministry?

It may feel minor, but becoming a good question asker can transform the way you answer those questions AND the way you lead in student ministry. When you are intentional with what questions you ask and how you ask them, you are creating a safe space for authenticity and vulnerability to cultivate.

We can't wait to hear what you think about this episode!

Resource Highlight: Follower

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Why does rest often feel like an idea that seems just out of reach? We know God commands us to rest, but what does that actually look like when ministry and life feel all-consuming at times?

In our final episode of Season 2, you'll hear how we've struggled to know how to rest and the lies that have kept us from resting. Yet through this conversation, we'll recall the gift and joy found in resting in who God is and His completed work.

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Whether dealing with our own shame or helping teen girls fight shame in their lives, this is a topic that can't be avoided when leading in student ministry. In this episode with Aunt P, we talk about how to know the difference between shame and conviction from the Holy Spirit. She also shares the danger of not dealing with our own shame, as well as provides tools to help our girls recognize, talk about, and fight shame.


Resource Highlight: New Bible Study from Scarlet Hiltibidal — Ashamed

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