Episodes

  • Increasing Bible Literacy in Our Elementary School Ministry

    Increasing Bible Literacy in Our Elementary School Ministry
    May 7 2025
    In this episode, Jen Wilkin is joined by Julie Wilding to talk about how to foster a Bible-literacy-focused children's ministry. Julie Wilding holds a degree in Christian Education from Carolina University, and pours her passion for kids into creating spaces where the next generation can hear and respond to the gospel. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller '⁠Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds⁠' on which this podcast is based. ❖ Learn more about 'What Makes You Beautiful: 20 Daily Devotions for Girls' from Crossway. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: '⁠In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character⁠' '⁠None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)⁠' '⁠Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands⁠' ❖ ⁠To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today.
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    29 mins
  • What Makes a Teaching Effective?

    What Makes a Teaching Effective?
    Apr 30 2025
    In this episode, Jen Wilkin is joined by Colleen Searcy, a fellow Bible Study teacher, to discuss the final leg in the three-legged stool. Colleen D. Searcy is a Bible teacher, speaker, and creator of the Meet Me in the Bible study series. She also leads workshops for churches across the country. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds' on which this podcast is based. ❖ Learn more about the Meet Me in the Bible series from Crossway. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: 'In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character' 'None Like Him: 10 Ways GodcIs Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)' 'Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands' ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today.
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    31 mins
  • What Makes a Small Group Successful?

    What Makes a Small Group Successful?
    Apr 23 2025
    In this episode, Jen Wilkin is joined by Ann Hastings to discuss the second leg in the three-legged stool. Ann Hastings has worked as an organizer and leader of small groups for several years. She has also served her local church in several capacities. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds' on which this podcast is based. ❖ Learn more about 'Every Hour I Need You: 30 Meditations for Moms on the Character of God' from Crossway. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: 'In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character' 'None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)' 'Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands'
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    27 mins
  • What Makes a Curriculum Good?

    What Makes a Curriculum Good?
    Apr 16 2025
    In this episode, Jen Wilkin is joined by Elizabeth Woodson, a fellow Bible teacher and curriculum writer, to discuss the first leg in the three-legged stool. Elizabeth Woodson is the founder of The Woodson Institute, an organization that equips believers to understand and grow their Christian faith. She loves helping people internalize their faith and connect it practically to everyday life. With over a decade of experience in church ministry, Elizabeth is passionate about creating pathways for discipleship and theological education in the local church. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds' on which this podcast is based. ❖ Learn more about 'The Lord of Psalm 23: Jesus Our Shepherd, Companion, and Host' from Crossway. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: 'In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character' 'None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)' 'Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands' ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today.
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    31 mins
  • An Introduction to the Three-Legged Stool Method

    An Introduction to the Three-Legged Stool Method
    Apr 9 2025
    In this episode, Jen Wilkin introduces her method for growing Bible literacy through curriculum, small group time, and teaching. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds' on which this podcast is based. ❖ Learn more about 'Daily Doctrine: A One-Year Guide to Systematic Theology' from Crossway. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: 'In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character' 'None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)' 'Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands' ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today.
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    42 mins
  • It's Time to Pull the Fire Alarm

    It's Time to Pull the Fire Alarm
    Apr 2 2025
    In this first episode of season 3, Jen Wilkin calls attention to the lack of Bible literacy in the Church today. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds' on which this podcast is based. ❖ Learn more about 'Everyday Gospel: A Daily Devotional Connecting Scripture to All of Life' from Crossway. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: 'In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character' 'None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)' 'Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands' ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today.
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    32 mins
  • Season 3 of the Women of the Word Podcast Coming April 2nd!

    Season 3 of the Women of the Word Podcast Coming April 2nd!
    Mar 5 2025
    We are excited to announce that season 3 of The Women of the Word podcast will be released on April 2nd. ❖ Join us on Wednesdays as we dig deeper into what it looks like to study Scripture. Throughout the 12 new episodes, Jen Wilkin and several guests will explore what it looks like to bring Bible literacy to different spaces in ministry, such as mentoring relationships, worship, and youth groups. ❖ Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best-seller 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds' on which this podcast is based.
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    2 mins
  • Season 2 Listener Q&A

    Season 2 Listener Q&A
    Jun 19 2024
    In this special bonus episode, Jen Wilkin answers the questions that listeners have sent in about studying the Bible. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds' on which this podcast is based. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: 'In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character' 'None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)' 'Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands' ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today.
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    23 mins