https://simplecast.com The Women’s Cast Welcome to The Women’s Cast. Yup, that’s short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year, the Women’s Ministry at The Austin Stone is focusing on the idea of strength. Do you know that in our weakness we find strength? Join us in exploring this upside-down kingdom where Jesus is our perfect strength, Refuge, and Savior. 2025 The Women’s Cast en-us Wed, 26 Feb 2025 03:00:00 +0000 Mon, 9 Feb 2026 16:31:06 +0000 https://thewomenscast.simplecast.com The Women’s Cast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/fc3e67db-3ce5-4f06-beec-f5bd92575ff0/95957023-bcf7-44db-8d01-b21948387e46/3000x3000/womens-20cast-20-201500x1500at2x.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://thewomenscast.simplecast.com episodic Welcome to The Women’s Cast. Yup, that’s short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year, the Women’s Ministry at The Austin Stone is focusing on the idea of strength. Do you know that in our weakness we find strength? Join us in exploring this upside-down kingdom where Jesus is our perfect strength, Refuge, and Savior. The Austin Stone false https://feeds.simplecast.com/nrS3O3Su The Austin Stone communications@austinstone.org afbec989-0b97-4d0e-b7d4-7ba04d219d4d Holiness & Perseverance The Women's Cast is the podcast of the Women’s Ministry at The Austin Stone. This year we’re focussing on the theme of holiness. In this episode of the series we focus on holiness and perseverance.

In the final episode of our podcast series on Holiness, we will discuss the relationship between holiness and perseverance. How does a Christian last in their relationship with Jesus until the end of their lives? Why is endurance so hard? In this episode, South Congregation Equipping & Women's Ministry Director, Purshia Gambles is joined by Louisa Day from our South Congregation and Denise Stephens from our West Congregation.

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]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 03:00:00 +0000 communications@austinstone.org (The Austin Stone) https://thewomenscast.simplecast.com/episodes/holiness-and-perseverance-74Xg7ogO The Women's Cast is the podcast of the Women’s Ministry at The Austin Stone. This year we’re focussing on the theme of holiness. In this episode of the series we focus on holiness and perseverance.

In the final episode of our podcast series on Holiness, we will discuss the relationship between holiness and perseverance. How does a Christian last in their relationship with Jesus until the end of their lives? Why is endurance so hard? In this episode, South Congregation Equipping & Women's Ministry Director, Purshia Gambles is joined by Louisa Day from our South Congregation and Denise Stephens from our West Congregation.

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]]> Holiness & Perseverance The Austin Stone 00:44:18 In the final episode of our podcast series on Holiness, we will discuss the relationship between holiness and perseverance. In the final episode of our podcast series on Holiness, we will discuss the relationship between holiness and perseverance. false full 379c7cb5-cea2-4787-a4a0-65a5b0fe0720 Holiness & Our Witness The Women's Cast is the podcast of the Women’s Ministry at The Austin Stone. This year we’re focussing on the theme of holiness. In this episode of the series we focus on holiness and our witness.

How can the experience of our own encounter with the holiness of God catalyze us to be witnesses to our friends, family, and neighbors who need Jesus? In this episode we discuss how God’s holiness both compels and enables us to tell the people in our lives about this God who is worthy of our worship. We talk about why personal holiness makes us a more reliable witness for Jesus and what this might look like in our everyday lives.

Annette Haralson, the former Equipping and Women’s Director for our North congregation, leads the discussion with two deacons from North: Jessie Daub and Lauren Fischer.

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]]> Wed, 5 Feb 2025 03:00:00 +0000 communications@austinstone.org (The Austin Stone) https://thewomenscast.simplecast.com/episodes/holiness-and-our-witness-uE_bSGW5 The Women's Cast is the podcast of the Women’s Ministry at The Austin Stone. This year we’re focussing on the theme of holiness. In this episode of the series we focus on holiness and our witness.

How can the experience of our own encounter with the holiness of God catalyze us to be witnesses to our friends, family, and neighbors who need Jesus? In this episode we discuss how God’s holiness both compels and enables us to tell the people in our lives about this God who is worthy of our worship. We talk about why personal holiness makes us a more reliable witness for Jesus and what this might look like in our everyday lives.

Annette Haralson, the former Equipping and Women’s Director for our North congregation, leads the discussion with two deacons from North: Jessie Daub and Lauren Fischer.

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]]> Holiness & Our Witness The Austin Stone 00:53:47 How can the experience of our own encounter with the holiness of God catalyze us to be witnesses to our friends, family, and neighbors who need Jesus? How can the experience of our own encounter with the holiness of God catalyze us to be witnesses to our friends, family, and neighbors who need Jesus? false full c0823ca0-e829-494a-8e1a-e1014d98b9c7 Holiness & Gifts The Women's Cast is the podcast of the Women’s Ministry at The Austin Stone. This year we’re focussing on the theme of holiness. In this episode of the series we focus on holiness and spiritual gifts.

Chrissy Kennedy, the Women’s Ministry Director at our West Congregation, leads the conversation with three partners from West: Franny Pullin, Lindsay Funkhouser, and Ashley Wright. They wrestle with what spiritual gifts are for, the encouragement to pursue them, and the pitfalls of focussing on them at the expense of pursuing holiness.

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]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2025 03:00:00 +0000 communications@austinstone.org (The Austin Stone) https://thewomenscast.simplecast.com/episodes/holiness-and-gifts-Y1OTrGCY The Women's Cast is the podcast of the Women’s Ministry at The Austin Stone. This year we’re focussing on the theme of holiness. In this episode of the series we focus on holiness and spiritual gifts.

Chrissy Kennedy, the Women’s Ministry Director at our West Congregation, leads the conversation with three partners from West: Franny Pullin, Lindsay Funkhouser, and Ashley Wright. They wrestle with what spiritual gifts are for, the encouragement to pursue them, and the pitfalls of focussing on them at the expense of pursuing holiness.

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]]> Holiness & Gifts The Austin Stone 00:39:47 Chrissy Kennedy, the Women’s Ministry Director at our West Congregation, leads the conversation with three partners from West: Franny Pullin, Lindsay Funkhouser, and Ashley Wright. Chrissy Kennedy, the Women’s Ministry Director at our West Congregation, leads the conversation with three partners from West: Franny Pullin, Lindsay Funkhouser, and Ashley Wright. false full 79a8eb18-61b2-4326-8bc4-af932dec6ac2 Holiness & Wholeness The Women's Cast is the podcast of the Women’s Ministry at The Austin Stone. This year we’re focussing on the theme of holiness. In this episode of the series we focus on holiness and wholeness. Alison Mezger is joined by Amanda Brown (St. John) and Angela Suh (North) to discuss how the oneness of God impacts our pursuit of holiness as whole, fully integrated disciples.

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]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 15:34:00 +0000 communications@austinstone.org (Women at The Austin Stone) https://thewomenscast.simplecast.com/episodes/holiness-and-wholeness-qAXyQP2H The Women's Cast is the podcast of the Women’s Ministry at The Austin Stone. This year we’re focussing on the theme of holiness. In this episode of the series we focus on holiness and wholeness. Alison Mezger is joined by Amanda Brown (St. John) and Angela Suh (North) to discuss how the oneness of God impacts our pursuit of holiness as whole, fully integrated disciples.

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]]> Holiness & Wholeness Women at The Austin Stone 00:59:58 Alison Mezger is joined by Amanda Brown (St. John) and Angela Suh (North) to discuss how the oneness of God impacts our pursuit of holiness as whole, fully integrated disciples. Alison Mezger is joined by Amanda Brown (St. John) and Angela Suh (North) to discuss how the oneness of God impacts our pursuit of holiness as whole, fully integrated disciples. false full 95ea2d61-d668-4a11-b33e-48eda47d4b89 Holiness & Loss The Women's Cast is the podcast of the Women’s Ministry at The Austin Stone. This year we’re focussing on the theme of holiness. In this episode of the series we focus on holiness and loss. Loss can feel like a big topic, and sometimes it’s easy to believe a good God wouldn’t take us through a life full of loss. Join Misti Echols and returned goer, Jen C. in a conversation around how loss has led the two of them to not only know Jesus better, but to see others know him too.

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]]> Wed, 4 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000 communications@austinstone.org (Women at The Austin Stone) https://thewomenscast.simplecast.com/episodes/holiness-and-loss-d50nd4P2 The Women's Cast is the podcast of the Women’s Ministry at The Austin Stone. This year we’re focussing on the theme of holiness. In this episode of the series we focus on holiness and loss. Loss can feel like a big topic, and sometimes it’s easy to believe a good God wouldn’t take us through a life full of loss. Join Misti Echols and returned goer, Jen C. in a conversation around how loss has led the two of them to not only know Jesus better, but to see others know him too.

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]]> Holiness & Loss Women at The Austin Stone 00:58:11 Join Misti Echols and returned goer, Jen C. in a conversation around how loss has led the two of them to not only know Jesus better, but to see others know him too. Join Misti Echols and returned goer, Jen C. in a conversation around how loss has led the two of them to not only know Jesus better, but to see others know him too. false full 3d211c6a-6f66-47fa-b361-0f0b025a4b5a Holiness & Freedom The Women's Cast is the podcast of the Women’s Ministry at The Austin Stone. This year we’re focussing on the theme of holiness. In this episode of the series we focus on holiness and freedom. In this episode, Julie Kotulek (St. John Connections Director) sits down with two Downtown partners, Amy Hester and Lauren King for a conversation about the freedom that we have in Christ and how it's crucial in our pursuit of holiness. 

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]]> Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000 communications@austinstone.org (Women at The Austin Stone) https://thewomenscast.simplecast.com/episodes/holiness-and-freedom-7UsxTV5h The Women's Cast is the podcast of the Women’s Ministry at The Austin Stone. This year we’re focussing on the theme of holiness. In this episode of the series we focus on holiness and freedom. In this episode, Julie Kotulek (St. John Connections Director) sits down with two Downtown partners, Amy Hester and Lauren King for a conversation about the freedom that we have in Christ and how it's crucial in our pursuit of holiness. 

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]]> Holiness & Freedom Women at The Austin Stone 01:05:18 The Women's Cast is the podcast of the Women’s Ministry at The Austin Stone. This year we’re focussing on the theme of holiness. In this episode of the series we focus on holiness and freedom. The Women's Cast is the podcast of the Women’s Ministry at The Austin Stone. This year we’re focussing on the theme of holiness. In this episode of the series we focus on holiness and freedom. false full 52a85f86-4fce-467e-b914-3b50063accfb Holiness & Community The Women's Cast is the podcast of the Women’s Ministry at The Austin Stone. This year, we’re focusing on the theme of holiness. In this episode of the series, we focus on holiness and community. 

Community plays a significant role in our pursuit of holiness and ongoing sanctification, endurance, and joy. We all want to be known and flourish in friendships, but how do we practically extend trust and take steps of vulnerability with others as we step into holiness? Join the conversation to find out! 

Kate Terry, the Equipping and Women’s Ministry Director at our Downtown congregation, leads the conversation with two women from Downtown—Aly Denson and Cameron Crake.

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]]> Wed, 23 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000 communications@austinstone.org (Women at The Austin Stone) https://thewomenscast.simplecast.com/episodes/holiness-community-XbPiajW_ The Women's Cast is the podcast of the Women’s Ministry at The Austin Stone. This year, we’re focusing on the theme of holiness. In this episode of the series, we focus on holiness and community. 

Community plays a significant role in our pursuit of holiness and ongoing sanctification, endurance, and joy. We all want to be known and flourish in friendships, but how do we practically extend trust and take steps of vulnerability with others as we step into holiness? Join the conversation to find out! 

Kate Terry, the Equipping and Women’s Ministry Director at our Downtown congregation, leads the conversation with two women from Downtown—Aly Denson and Cameron Crake.

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]]> Holiness & Community Women at The Austin Stone 01:06:12 Community plays a significant role in our pursuit of holiness and ongoing sanctification, endurance, and joy. We all want to be known and flourish in friendships, but how do we practically extend trust and take steps of vulnerability with others as we step into holiness? Community plays a significant role in our pursuit of holiness and ongoing sanctification, endurance, and joy. We all want to be known and flourish in friendships, but how do we practically extend trust and take steps of vulnerability with others as we step into holiness? false full b58383ec-7e1e-40f8-8935-c9ea90a91bc0 Holiness & Repentance The Women's Cast is the podcast of the Women’s Ministry at The Austin Stone. This year, we’re focusing on the theme of holiness. In this episode of the series, we focus on holiness and repentance.

Repentance is an essential response for a believer who desires to grow in holiness. But what exactly is repentance? How do we identify our idols and blind spots? How do we know if we’ve genuinely repented? And how do we reject shame over things from our past we’ve repented of? We’ll discuss all this and more! 

Christine Hoover, the Women’s Ministry Associate at our Northwest congregation, leads the conversation with two women from Northwest—Jennifer Wu and Bailey Garrido. 

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]]> Fri, 4 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000 communications@austinstone.org (Women at The Austin Stone) https://thewomenscast.simplecast.com/episodes/holiness-repentance-InGtA8EK The Women's Cast is the podcast of the Women’s Ministry at The Austin Stone. This year, we’re focusing on the theme of holiness. In this episode of the series, we focus on holiness and repentance.

Repentance is an essential response for a believer who desires to grow in holiness. But what exactly is repentance? How do we identify our idols and blind spots? How do we know if we’ve genuinely repented? And how do we reject shame over things from our past we’ve repented of? We’ll discuss all this and more! 

Christine Hoover, the Women’s Ministry Associate at our Northwest congregation, leads the conversation with two women from Northwest—Jennifer Wu and Bailey Garrido. 

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]]> Holiness & Repentance Women at The Austin Stone 00:47:43 Repentance is an essential response for a believer who desires to grow in holiness. But what exactly is repentance? How do we identify our idols and blind spots? How do we know if we’ve genuinely repented? And how do we reject shame over things from our past we’ve repented of Repentance is an essential response for a believer who desires to grow in holiness. But what exactly is repentance? How do we identify our idols and blind spots? How do we know if we’ve genuinely repented? And how do we reject shame over things from our past we’ve repented of false full d651f237-8150-463c-a2e9-d7e60b3b781c God's Law and the Worth of Women (Women's Workshop Recap) The Women's Cast is the podcast of the Women's Ministry at The Austin Stone. Dr. Katie McCoy recently joined us for the Women's Workshop as we studied Old Testament Laws that specifically relate to women. With her help, we better understood God's value of protection over women and, ultimately, His heart for all His children.

So, in this episode, we're taking a side-step from our series on holiness to recap the workshop and discuss how we can apply what we learned. Alison Mezger is joined by two friends—Kristin Stockfisch from West Congregation and Monica Moser from Downtown Congregation—to hear what they learned, what they're processing, and how it's changing them.

Key texts referenced: Leviticus 12, Leviticus 15:19-24, Numbers 5:10-31, Deuteronomy 21:10-14, Deuteronomy 22:13-29, Matthew 9:20-22

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]]> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000 communications@austinstone.org (The Austin Stone) https://thewomenscast.simplecast.com/episodes/gods-law-and-the-worth-of-women-womens-workshop-recap-wXPOhb7q The Women's Cast is the podcast of the Women's Ministry at The Austin Stone. Dr. Katie McCoy recently joined us for the Women's Workshop as we studied Old Testament Laws that specifically relate to women. With her help, we better understood God's value of protection over women and, ultimately, His heart for all His children.

So, in this episode, we're taking a side-step from our series on holiness to recap the workshop and discuss how we can apply what we learned. Alison Mezger is joined by two friends—Kristin Stockfisch from West Congregation and Monica Moser from Downtown Congregation—to hear what they learned, what they're processing, and how it's changing them.

Key texts referenced: Leviticus 12, Leviticus 15:19-24, Numbers 5:10-31, Deuteronomy 21:10-14, Deuteronomy 22:13-29, Matthew 9:20-22

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]]> God's Law and the Worth of Women (Women's Workshop Recap) The Austin Stone 01:11:22 Dr. Katie McCoy recently joined us for the Women's Workshop as we studied Old Testament Laws that specifically relate to women. With her help, we better understood God's value of protection over women and, ultimately, His heart for all His children. Dr. Katie McCoy recently joined us for the Women's Workshop as we studied Old Testament Laws that specifically relate to women. With her help, we better understood God's value of protection over women and, ultimately, His heart for all His children. false full f3417159-6784-44ad-8abd-77b29b7ebeb3 Holiness & Joy The Women's Cast is the podcast of the Women's Ministry at The Austin Stone. This year, we're focusing on the theme of holiness. This episode, featuring the entire Women's Ministry staff team, is the first in a short series exploring different facets of our understanding and pursuit of holiness.

A life united with Jesus is a life in pursuit of holiness. At first, this may not sound like good news - to be set apart and morally pure. Indeed, our culture and, likely, our flesh warn us against such restrictions. We've all experienced the rebellion-producing effects of the law, even if only in our hearts. We are tempted to believe that we are our best and most authentic selves when we define our path and when we bestow our own identity. But we are fickle - transient in our affections, wavering in our convictions - and the weight of creating our happiness is crushing. So what if the call to a holy life offered freedom, peace, beauty, wholeness, and joy? What if we are most ourselves when we shed the shackles of sin and orient everything we have towards looking and loving like Jesus, who looked and loved like His Father? Because a holy God has created us, saved by a sinless Savior, and invited into safety, fellowship, and purpose - when our flesh dies, we live. May we be women who trust Him to be Himself, who run out of darkness into His light, and who beckon others to follow with our lives.

We hope you'll join us for future episodes exploring various aspects of our understanding and pursuit of holiness!

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]]> Wed, 24 Jul 2024 03:00:00 +0000 communications@austinstone.org (Women at The Austin Stone) https://thewomenscast.simplecast.com/episodes/holiness-and-joy-VZ9kMn_U The Women's Cast is the podcast of the Women's Ministry at The Austin Stone. This year, we're focusing on the theme of holiness. This episode, featuring the entire Women's Ministry staff team, is the first in a short series exploring different facets of our understanding and pursuit of holiness.

A life united with Jesus is a life in pursuit of holiness. At first, this may not sound like good news - to be set apart and morally pure. Indeed, our culture and, likely, our flesh warn us against such restrictions. We've all experienced the rebellion-producing effects of the law, even if only in our hearts. We are tempted to believe that we are our best and most authentic selves when we define our path and when we bestow our own identity. But we are fickle - transient in our affections, wavering in our convictions - and the weight of creating our happiness is crushing. So what if the call to a holy life offered freedom, peace, beauty, wholeness, and joy? What if we are most ourselves when we shed the shackles of sin and orient everything we have towards looking and loving like Jesus, who looked and loved like His Father? Because a holy God has created us, saved by a sinless Savior, and invited into safety, fellowship, and purpose - when our flesh dies, we live. May we be women who trust Him to be Himself, who run out of darkness into His light, and who beckon others to follow with our lives.

We hope you'll join us for future episodes exploring various aspects of our understanding and pursuit of holiness!

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]]> Holiness & Joy Women at The Austin Stone 01:06:35 This episode, featuring the entire Women's Ministry staff team, is the first in a short series exploring different facets of our understanding and pursuit of holiness. This episode, featuring the entire Women's Ministry staff team, is the first in a short series exploring different facets of our understanding and pursuit of holiness. austin stone, womens cast, weakness, christ, jesus, community, podcast, weak, groups, stone, christian podcast, closet, strength, the womens cast, worship, watermark, the porch, launch, women at the austin stone, women, christian false full fc43e150-6bc2-4371-83bf-32647040f683 Joy in Dying The Women's Cast is the podcast of the Women’s Ministry at The Austin Stone. This year, we’re focusing on the theme of joy.

In this episode, our host Alison Mezger (Central Women's Ministry Director) chats with Barbara Sleet of our West Congregation. Barbara was diagnosed with terminal cancer and was in hospice care at the time of recording and publishing. Barbara is a hope-filled example of what pursuing Jesus and joy can look like, even—and perhaps, especially—when death is near.

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]]> Mon, 1 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0000 communications@austinstone.org (Women at The Austin Stone) https://thewomenscast.simplecast.com/episodes/joy-in-dying-iLusqGzE The Women's Cast is the podcast of the Women’s Ministry at The Austin Stone. This year, we’re focusing on the theme of joy.

In this episode, our host Alison Mezger (Central Women's Ministry Director) chats with Barbara Sleet of our West Congregation. Barbara was diagnosed with terminal cancer and was in hospice care at the time of recording and publishing. Barbara is a hope-filled example of what pursuing Jesus and joy can look like, even—and perhaps, especially—when death is near.

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]]> Joy in Dying Women at The Austin Stone 00:30:06 In this episode, our host Alison Mezger (Central Women's Ministry Director) chats with Barbara Sleet of our West Congregation. In this episode, our host Alison Mezger (Central Women's Ministry Director) chats with Barbara Sleet of our West Congregation. false full 014b77bf-00c9-47b4-8bf2-c9aeaf55cc49 Joy: Women’s Retreat Say-So Welcome back to The Women’s Cast! That’s short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year, our Women’s Ministry at The Austin Stone is focusing on JOY.

In this episode, our entire Women’s Staff Team (all seven of us!) sit down to reflect on our most recent Women’s Retreat, Presence of Joy, which took place at the beginning of March. In Psalm 107:2, the psalmist says, “Let the redeemed of the Lord say so,” and that’s exactly what we do in this episode.

God was so faithful to move at Women’s Retreat this year! And whether or not you attended the retreat, we hope this episode is an encouragement to you—that God is always faithfully moving on behalf of His kids. Enjoy!

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]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2024 03:00:00 +0000 communications@austinstone.org (Women at The Austin Stone) https://thewomenscast.simplecast.com/episodes/joy-womens-retreat-say-so-OS2WScSH Welcome back to The Women’s Cast! That’s short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year, our Women’s Ministry at The Austin Stone is focusing on JOY.

In this episode, our entire Women’s Staff Team (all seven of us!) sit down to reflect on our most recent Women’s Retreat, Presence of Joy, which took place at the beginning of March. In Psalm 107:2, the psalmist says, “Let the redeemed of the Lord say so,” and that’s exactly what we do in this episode.

God was so faithful to move at Women’s Retreat this year! And whether or not you attended the retreat, we hope this episode is an encouragement to you—that God is always faithfully moving on behalf of His kids. Enjoy!

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]]> Joy: Women’s Retreat Say-So Women at The Austin Stone 01:04:14 In this episode, our entire Women’s Staff Team (all seven of us!) sit down to reflect on our most recent Women’s Retreat, Presence of Joy, which took place at the beginning of March. In this episode, our entire Women’s Staff Team (all seven of us!) sit down to reflect on our most recent Women’s Retreat, Presence of Joy, which took place at the beginning of March. austin stone, womens cast, weakness, christ, jesus, community, podcast, weak, groups, christian podcast, closet, strength, the womens cast, worship, watermark, the porch, launch, women at the austin stone, women, christian false full 7b78ad38-245b-4a1e-a8d2-d0e1dd9213be Joy: What About Loneliness? Welcome back to The Women's Cast. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year, we're focusing on joy as a ministry, which has led us to our Women's Retreat theme: Presence of Joy.

In this episode, our entire Women's Team sits down for a conversation on God's presence and our joy through the lens of loneliness. What if our joylessness and loneliness have more in common than we realize? How does God's presence help us in both? We'll dive into these questions and more! We hope this honest conversation encourages you as much as it encourages us.

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]]> Wed, 7 Feb 2024 03:00:00 +0000 communications@austinstone.org (Women at The Austin Stone) https://thewomenscast.simplecast.com/episodes/joy-what-about-loneliness-KO4U_Ssw Welcome back to The Women's Cast. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year, we're focusing on joy as a ministry, which has led us to our Women's Retreat theme: Presence of Joy.

In this episode, our entire Women's Team sits down for a conversation on God's presence and our joy through the lens of loneliness. What if our joylessness and loneliness have more in common than we realize? How does God's presence help us in both? We'll dive into these questions and more! We hope this honest conversation encourages you as much as it encourages us.

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]]> Joy: What About Loneliness? Women at The Austin Stone 01:06:15 In this episode, our entire Women's Team sits down for a conversation on God's presence and our joy through the lens of loneliness. In this episode, our entire Women's Team sits down for a conversation on God's presence and our joy through the lens of loneliness. false full e9d4ecfc-bfd5-4b9a-8948-d6e4adb29a2f Forgiven and Set Free: An Abortion Story Welcome back to The Women's Cast. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between.

Forgiven and Set Free is a 10-week small group study for women who have experienced abortion and are seeking the hope and healing of Christ in the context of a safe, confidential, grace-filled community. In this episode, our friends and leaders of Forgiven and Set Free, Brittany Brown and Pam Cobern, have a vulnerable conversation about finding forgiveness and freedom in the gospel after their abortions. We’re so thankful for their desire to bravely share their stories in hopes that other women would experience God's grace through the gospel like they have. 

This conversation contains personal testimony. For The Austin Stone’s position on the sanctity of life please read this paper.

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If you have questions, please reach out to women@austinstone.org.

]]> Mon, 21 Aug 2023 06:00:00 +0000 communications@austinstone.org (Women at The Austin Stone) https://thewomenscast.simplecast.com/episodes/forgiven-and-set-free-an-abortion-story-YHJbXJ7k Welcome back to The Women's Cast. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between.

Forgiven and Set Free is a 10-week small group study for women who have experienced abortion and are seeking the hope and healing of Christ in the context of a safe, confidential, grace-filled community. In this episode, our friends and leaders of Forgiven and Set Free, Brittany Brown and Pam Cobern, have a vulnerable conversation about finding forgiveness and freedom in the gospel after their abortions. We’re so thankful for their desire to bravely share their stories in hopes that other women would experience God's grace through the gospel like they have. 

This conversation contains personal testimony. For The Austin Stone’s position on the sanctity of life please read this paper.

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If you have questions, please reach out to women@austinstone.org.

]]> Forgiven and Set Free: An Abortion Story Women at The Austin Stone 00:30:53 In this episode, our friends and leaders of Forgiven and Set Free, Brittany Brown and Pam Cobern, have a vulnerable conversation about finding forgiveness and freedom in the gospel after their abortions. In this episode, our friends and leaders of Forgiven and Set Free, Brittany Brown and Pam Cobern, have a vulnerable conversation about finding forgiveness and freedom in the gospel after their abortions. austin stone, womens cast, weakness, christ, jesus, community, podcast, weak, groups, christian podcast, closet, strength, the womens cast, worship, watermark, the porch, launch, women at the austin stone, women, christian false full 180846ed-6096-4c77-9ab5-a9d5bece4bf5 Year of Joy: Part One Welcome back to The Women's Cast. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year our Women’s Ministry at The Austin Stone is focusing on the theme of JOY.

In this first episode of our two-episode mini-series, Julie Kotulek (Central Women’s Ministry Program Coordinator), Christine Hoover (Northwest Women's Associate), and, host, Alison Mezger (Central Women's Ministry Director) sit down to kick off this next year with an honest conversation about joy.

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Stay tuned for Women’s Workshop registration opening on August 7! Registration for our Psalms study is officially open, and many class options are available. Sign up here.

]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000 communications@austinstone.org (Women at The Austin Stone) https://thewomenscast.simplecast.com/episodes/year-of-joy-part-one-NOmo0ICH Welcome back to The Women's Cast. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year our Women’s Ministry at The Austin Stone is focusing on the theme of JOY.

In this first episode of our two-episode mini-series, Julie Kotulek (Central Women’s Ministry Program Coordinator), Christine Hoover (Northwest Women's Associate), and, host, Alison Mezger (Central Women's Ministry Director) sit down to kick off this next year with an honest conversation about joy.

Episode Transcript

Stay tuned for Women’s Workshop registration opening on August 7! Registration for our Psalms study is officially open, and many class options are available. Sign up here.

]]> Year of Joy: Part One Women at The Austin Stone 00:47:28 In this first episode of our two-episode mini-series, Julie Kotulek (Central Women’s Ministry Program Coordinator), Christine Hoover (Northwest Women's Associate), and, host, Alison Mezger (Central Women's Ministry Director) sit down to kick off this next year with an honest conversation about joy. In this first episode of our two-episode mini-series, Julie Kotulek (Central Women’s Ministry Program Coordinator), Christine Hoover (Northwest Women's Associate), and, host, Alison Mezger (Central Women's Ministry Director) sit down to kick off this next year with an honest conversation about joy. austin stone, womens cast, weakness, christ, jesus, community, podcast, weak, groups, christian podcast, closet, strength, the womens cast, worship, watermark, the porch, launch, women at the austin stone, women, christian false full 365b302b-d858-45e3-9c30-608ed370c6ac Year of Joy: Part Two Welcome back to The Women's Cast. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year our Women’s Ministry at The Austin Stone is focusing on the theme of JOY.

In this second episode of our two-episode mini-series, Purshia Gambles (South Women's & Groups Director), Annette Haralson (North Women's & Equipping Director), and, host, Alison Mezger (Central Women's Ministry Director) sit down to continue the conversation about joy and what pursuit of it looks like.

Episode Transcript

Stay tuned for Women’s Workshop registration opening on August 7! Registration for our Psalms study is officially open, and we have so many class options available. Sign up here.

Resources

The Things of Earth, by Joe Rigney

]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 03:00:00 +0000 communications@austinstone.org (Women at The Austin Stone) https://thewomenscast.simplecast.com/episodes/year-of-joy-part-two-NhidwUqx Welcome back to The Women's Cast. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year our Women’s Ministry at The Austin Stone is focusing on the theme of JOY.

In this second episode of our two-episode mini-series, Purshia Gambles (South Women's & Groups Director), Annette Haralson (North Women's & Equipping Director), and, host, Alison Mezger (Central Women's Ministry Director) sit down to continue the conversation about joy and what pursuit of it looks like.

Episode Transcript

Stay tuned for Women’s Workshop registration opening on August 7! Registration for our Psalms study is officially open, and we have so many class options available. Sign up here.

Resources

The Things of Earth, by Joe Rigney

]]> Year of Joy: Part Two Women at The Austin Stone 00:48:25 In this second episode of our two-episode mini-series, Purshia Gambles (South Women's & Groups Director), Annette Haralson (North Women's & Equipping Director), and, host, Alison Mezger (Central Women's Ministry Director) sit down to continue the conversation about joy and what pursuit of it looks like. In this second episode of our two-episode mini-series, Purshia Gambles (South Women's & Groups Director), Annette Haralson (North Women's & Equipping Director), and, host, Alison Mezger (Central Women's Ministry Director) sit down to continue the conversation about joy and what pursuit of it looks like. austin stone, womens cast, weakness, christ, jesus, community, podcast, weak, groups, christian podcast, closet, strength, the womens cast, worship, watermark, the porch, launch, women at the austin stone, women, christian false full 564015d0-c468-4fa4-8071-e73b682f7a26 Residency Recap Welcome back to The Women’s Cast. That’s short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between.

On this bonus episode, our Central Women’s Team has a bittersweet conversation reflecting on Leyna Cromarty’s (Central Women’s Ministry resident) residency that’s ending this July. Join Leyna, host Alison Mezger (Central Women’s Ministry director), and Julie Kotulek (Central Women’s Ministry program coordinator) for a deeper look into what residency has looked like for her over the past two years!

Episode Transcript

Are you looking to pursue deeper community at your congregation? Get connected here.

You can also join us for some Women’s summer fun gatherings by signing up for one of both now!

Interested in the Austin Stone Development Program? We’re excited to let you know that this program will start again this fall for our Northwest, St. John, and West Campuses! Check out the details here. 

Already taken ASDP and looking for more development? Reach out to the Women’s Ministry lead at your congregation here.

Residency applications open in August. If this piqued your interest, check out some of the opportunities for the 2024 year here.

Last but not least, don’t forget, Psalms Bible Study registration opens in less than a month! Registration coming soon!

]]> Wed, 7 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0000 communications@austinstone.org (Women at The Austin Stone) https://thewomenscast.simplecast.com/episodes/residency-recap-eY2q8a8y Welcome back to The Women’s Cast. That’s short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between.

On this bonus episode, our Central Women’s Team has a bittersweet conversation reflecting on Leyna Cromarty’s (Central Women’s Ministry resident) residency that’s ending this July. Join Leyna, host Alison Mezger (Central Women’s Ministry director), and Julie Kotulek (Central Women’s Ministry program coordinator) for a deeper look into what residency has looked like for her over the past two years!

Episode Transcript

Are you looking to pursue deeper community at your congregation? Get connected here.

You can also join us for some Women’s summer fun gatherings by signing up for one of both now!

Interested in the Austin Stone Development Program? We’re excited to let you know that this program will start again this fall for our Northwest, St. John, and West Campuses! Check out the details here. 

Already taken ASDP and looking for more development? Reach out to the Women’s Ministry lead at your congregation here.

Residency applications open in August. If this piqued your interest, check out some of the opportunities for the 2024 year here.

Last but not least, don’t forget, Psalms Bible Study registration opens in less than a month! Registration coming soon!

]]> Residency Recap Women at The Austin Stone 00:47:04 On this bonus episode, our Central Women’s Team has a bittersweet conversation reflecting on Leyna Cromarty’s (Central Women’s Ministry resident) residency that’s ending this July. On this bonus episode, our Central Women’s Team has a bittersweet conversation reflecting on Leyna Cromarty’s (Central Women’s Ministry resident) residency that’s ending this July. austin stone, womens cast, weakness, christ, jesus, community, podcast, weak, groups, christian podcast, closet, strength, the womens cast, worship, watermark, the porch, launch, women at the austin stone, women, christian false bonus 7d4aa7c5-4a28-4f38-8294-0f2b6a96ffa1 Strength: 2 Corinthians and Joshua Bible Studies Recap Welcome back to The Women’s Cast. That’s short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year, we’re focusing on the theme of strength as a ministry.

On this episode, a couple of lay leaders get together to talk about their experience with our 2 Corinthians and Joshua Bible studies. Our host, Alison Mezger (Central Women’s Ministry Director), sits down with Jenna Homan (Downtown partner) and Denise Stephens (West deacon and partner) for a reflection on what the Lord has done throughout their time as leaders in these studies over this past year. Happy listening!

Episode Transcript

Interested in pursuing deeper community at your congregation? Get connected here.

Stay tuned for Women’s summer fun sign-ups and Psalms Bible Study registration!

Recommended Resources

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 06:00:00 +0000 communications@austinstone.org (Women at The Austin Stone) https://thewomenscast.simplecast.com/episodes/strength-2-corinthians-and-joshua-bible-studies-recap-7fOBrf2h Welcome back to The Women’s Cast. That’s short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year, we’re focusing on the theme of strength as a ministry.

On this episode, a couple of lay leaders get together to talk about their experience with our 2 Corinthians and Joshua Bible studies. Our host, Alison Mezger (Central Women’s Ministry Director), sits down with Jenna Homan (Downtown partner) and Denise Stephens (West deacon and partner) for a reflection on what the Lord has done throughout their time as leaders in these studies over this past year. Happy listening!

Episode Transcript

Interested in pursuing deeper community at your congregation? Get connected here.

Stay tuned for Women’s summer fun sign-ups and Psalms Bible Study registration!

Recommended Resources

]]> Strength: 2 Corinthians and Joshua Bible Studies Recap Women at The Austin Stone 00:49:19 On this episode, a couple of lay leaders get together to talk about their experience with our 2 Corinthians and Joshua Bible studies. On this episode, a couple of lay leaders get together to talk about their experience with our 2 Corinthians and Joshua Bible studies. austin stone, womens cast, weakness, christ, jesus, community, podcast, weak, groups, christian podcast, closet, strength, the womens cast, worship, watermark, the porch, launch, women at the austin stone, women, christian false full 87ad74f4-2880-4ec7-95f4-55e2425ec4de Strength: Women's Retreat 2023 Recap Welcome back to The Women’s Cast. That’s short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year, we’re focusing on the theme of strength as a ministry.

On this episode, a group of accountability partners recap their experience with Women’s Retreat 2023: Refuge. Our host Alison Mezger (Central Women’s Ministry Director) sits down with Julie Kotulek (Central Women’s Ministry Program Coordinator), Alma Vazquez, and Amy Hester (Austin Stone Downtown partners) for a genuine conversation about what it looks like to take refuge in Jesus alongside each other in life-on-life relationships. We hope you enjoy!

Episode Transcript

During their conversation, Amy mentions going through The Austin Stone Development Program (ASDP) with Alma and Julie. We’re excited to let you know that this program will start again this fall for our North, Northwest, St. John, and West Campuses! Interested? Check out the details here.

Interested in pursuing deeper community at your congregation? Get connected here.

]]> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 05:00:00 +0000 communications@austinstone.org (Women at The Austin Stone) https://thewomenscast.simplecast.com/episodes/strength-womens-retreat-2023-recap-CIp6tnoS Welcome back to The Women’s Cast. That’s short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year, we’re focusing on the theme of strength as a ministry.

On this episode, a group of accountability partners recap their experience with Women’s Retreat 2023: Refuge. Our host Alison Mezger (Central Women’s Ministry Director) sits down with Julie Kotulek (Central Women’s Ministry Program Coordinator), Alma Vazquez, and Amy Hester (Austin Stone Downtown partners) for a genuine conversation about what it looks like to take refuge in Jesus alongside each other in life-on-life relationships. We hope you enjoy!

Episode Transcript

During their conversation, Amy mentions going through The Austin Stone Development Program (ASDP) with Alma and Julie. We’re excited to let you know that this program will start again this fall for our North, Northwest, St. John, and West Campuses! Interested? Check out the details here.

Interested in pursuing deeper community at your congregation? Get connected here.

]]> Strength: Women's Retreat 2023 Recap Women at The Austin Stone 00:50:53 On this episode, a group of accountability partners recap their experience with Women’s Retreat 2023: Refuge. On this episode, a group of accountability partners recap their experience with Women’s Retreat 2023: Refuge. austin stone, womens cast, weakness, christ, jesus, community, podcast, weak, groups, christian podcast, closet, strength, the womens cast, worship, watermark, the porch, launch, women at the austin stone, women, christian false full 52ccb37d-94d5-46f5-9353-b6b58f4a8b8f Strength: The Road to Refuge Part 4 Welcome back to The Women's Cast. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year, we're focusing on the theme of strength.

This episode of “The Road to Refuge” finishes our conversation about taking refuge in Jesus by dispelling lies, distraction, apathy, and hustle through key spiritual disciplines. Our host Alison Mezger (central Women's Ministry director) sits down with Annette Haralson (North Equipping & Women's director) and Julie Kotulek (central Women’s Ministry program coordinator) for a conversation about resisting hustle and taking refuge in Jesus through the practice of Sabbath.

Episode Transcript

Recommended Resources

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, by John Mark Comer
Long Obedience in the Same Direction, by Eugene Peterson
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, by Peter Scazzero

]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000 communications@austinstone.org (Women at The Austin Stone) https://thewomenscast.simplecast.com/episodes/strength-the-road-to-refuge-part-4-0_gZFY7a Welcome back to The Women's Cast. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year, we're focusing on the theme of strength.

This episode of “The Road to Refuge” finishes our conversation about taking refuge in Jesus by dispelling lies, distraction, apathy, and hustle through key spiritual disciplines. Our host Alison Mezger (central Women's Ministry director) sits down with Annette Haralson (North Equipping & Women's director) and Julie Kotulek (central Women’s Ministry program coordinator) for a conversation about resisting hustle and taking refuge in Jesus through the practice of Sabbath.

Episode Transcript

Recommended Resources

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, by John Mark Comer
Long Obedience in the Same Direction, by Eugene Peterson
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, by Peter Scazzero

]]> Strength: The Road to Refuge Part 4 Women at The Austin Stone 00:50:53 This episode of “The Road to Refuge” finishes our conversation about taking refuge in Jesus by dispelling lies, distraction, apathy, and hustle through key spiritual disciplines. This episode of “The Road to Refuge” finishes our conversation about taking refuge in Jesus by dispelling lies, distraction, apathy, and hustle through key spiritual disciplines. austin stone, womens cast, weakness, christ, jesus, community, podcast, weak, groups, christian podcast, closet, strength, the womens cast, worship, watermark, the porch, launch, women at the austin stone, women, christian false full 8ace9393-d343-459f-926d-57023f1ca3c4 Strength: The Road to Refuge Part 3 Welcome back to The Women's Cast. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year, we're focusing on the theme of strength.

This episode of “The Road to Refuge” continues the conversation about taking refuge in Jesus by dispelling lies, distraction, apathy, and hustle through key spiritual disciplines. Our host Alison Mezger (central Women's Ministry director) sits down with Kate Terry (Downtown Equipping & Women's director) and Leyna Cromarty (central Women’s Ministry resident) for a conversation on fighting apathy by seeking refuge in God through repentance to Him and confession to His people.

Episode Transcript

]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000 communications@austinstone.org (Women at The Austin Stone) https://thewomenscast.simplecast.com/episodes/strength-the-road-to-refuge-part-3-sMFa7OgF Welcome back to The Women's Cast. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year, we're focusing on the theme of strength.

This episode of “The Road to Refuge” continues the conversation about taking refuge in Jesus by dispelling lies, distraction, apathy, and hustle through key spiritual disciplines. Our host Alison Mezger (central Women's Ministry director) sits down with Kate Terry (Downtown Equipping & Women's director) and Leyna Cromarty (central Women’s Ministry resident) for a conversation on fighting apathy by seeking refuge in God through repentance to Him and confession to His people.

Episode Transcript

]]> Strength: The Road to Refuge Part 3 Women at The Austin Stone 00:56:17 This episode of “The Road to Refuge” continues the conversation about taking refuge in Jesus by dispelling lies, distraction, apathy, and hustle through key spiritual disciplines. This episode of “The Road to Refuge” continues the conversation about taking refuge in Jesus by dispelling lies, distraction, apathy, and hustle through key spiritual disciplines. austin stone, womens cast, weakness, christ, jesus, community, podcast, weak, groups, christian podcast, closet, strength, the womens cast, worship, watermark, the porch, launch, women at the austin stone, women, christian false full d9f923fd-9c95-4c5e-9dce-3635614d089f Strength: The Road to Refuge Part 2 Welcome back to The Women's Cast. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year, we're focusing on the theme of strength.

This episode of “The Road to Refuge” continues the conversation about taking refuge in Jesus by dispelling lies, distraction, apathy, and hustle through key spiritual disciplines. Our host Alison Mezger (central Women's Ministry director) sits down with Julie Kotulek (central Women’s Ministry program coordinator) and Christine Hoover (Northwest Women’s Ministry associate) for a helpful and much needed conversation about seeking intimacy with and taking refuge in God through prayer amidst the distractions of the world.

Episode Transcript

Recommended Resources

Teach Us To Pray, Bridgetown Church
Prayer: Talking with God, Rule of Life: Practicing the Way
A Praying Life, by Paul Miller
Prayer, by Timothy Keller

]]> Wed, 1 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000 communications@austinstone.org (Women at The Austin Stone) https://thewomenscast.simplecast.com/episodes/strength-the-road-to-refuge-part-2-W_D9Jfli Welcome back to The Women's Cast. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year, we're focusing on the theme of strength.

This episode of “The Road to Refuge” continues the conversation about taking refuge in Jesus by dispelling lies, distraction, apathy, and hustle through key spiritual disciplines. Our host Alison Mezger (central Women's Ministry director) sits down with Julie Kotulek (central Women’s Ministry program coordinator) and Christine Hoover (Northwest Women’s Ministry associate) for a helpful and much needed conversation about seeking intimacy with and taking refuge in God through prayer amidst the distractions of the world.

Episode Transcript

Recommended Resources

Teach Us To Pray, Bridgetown Church
Prayer: Talking with God, Rule of Life: Practicing the Way
A Praying Life, by Paul Miller
Prayer, by Timothy Keller

]]> Strength: The Road to Refuge Part 2 Women at The Austin Stone 00:47:35 This episode of “The Road to Refuge” continues the conversation about taking refuge in Jesus by dispelling lies, distraction, apathy, and hustle through key spiritual disciplines. This episode of “The Road to Refuge” continues the conversation about taking refuge in Jesus by dispelling lies, distraction, apathy, and hustle through key spiritual disciplines. austin stone, womens cast, weakness, christ, jesus, community, podcast, weak, groups, christian podcast, closet, strength, the womens cast, worship, watermark, the porch, launch, women at the austin stone, women, christian false full 01ea92f5-e15b-4916-a044-47402dee7d79 Strength: The Road to Refuge Part 1 Welcome back to The Women's Cast. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year, we're focusing on the theme of strength.

This first episode of our four-episode mini-series opens up the conversation about taking refuge in Jesus and dispelling lies, distraction, apathy, and hustle. Our host Alison Mezger (Central Women's Ministry Director) sits down with Purshia Gambles (South Equipping & Groups Director) and Amanda Brown (St. John Equipping & Women's Director) for a compelling conversation about the lies they believe about who they are, who God is, and how Jesus meets them right where they need His refuge most.

Episode transcript

Recommended Resources

Bible Project
ESV Study Bible, Personal Size
Women of the Word, by Jen Wilkin
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, by Donald Whitney

]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2023 03:00:00 +0000 communications@austinstone.org (Women at The Austin Stone) https://thewomenscast.simplecast.com/episodes/strength-the-road-to-refuge-part-1-1NBg8kJD Welcome back to The Women's Cast. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year, we're focusing on the theme of strength.

This first episode of our four-episode mini-series opens up the conversation about taking refuge in Jesus and dispelling lies, distraction, apathy, and hustle. Our host Alison Mezger (Central Women's Ministry Director) sits down with Purshia Gambles (South Equipping & Groups Director) and Amanda Brown (St. John Equipping & Women's Director) for a compelling conversation about the lies they believe about who they are, who God is, and how Jesus meets them right where they need His refuge most.

Episode transcript

Recommended Resources

Bible Project
ESV Study Bible, Personal Size
Women of the Word, by Jen Wilkin
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, by Donald Whitney

]]> Strength: The Road to Refuge Part 1 Women at The Austin Stone 00:52:14 This first episode of our four-episode mini-series opens up the conversation about taking refuge in Jesus and dispelling lies, distraction, apathy, and hustle. This first episode of our four-episode mini-series opens up the conversation about taking refuge in Jesus and dispelling lies, distraction, apathy, and hustle. austin stone, womens cast, weakness, christ, jesus, community, podcast, weak, groups, christian podcast, closet, strength, the womens cast, worship, watermark, the porch, launch, women at the austin stone, women, christian false full f6b9dae8-a2cd-4f2d-a7e8-5d8af7350be7 Strength: Gospel Fluency Part 1 Welcome back to The Women's Cast. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year, we're focusing on the theme of strength.

This first episode of our two-episode mini-series features content from our Women’s Workshop with Jeff Vanderstelt on the topic of gospel fluency. Two friends and accountability partners—Carita Chen (St. John partner) and Jocelin Hsia (St. John partner)—sit down with host, Alison Mezger (Central Women's Ministry Director) for a vulnerable conversation, diving into what it looks like to pursue strength in Christ by being gospel fluent women in deep community with one another.

]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000 communications@austinstone.org (Women at The Austin Stone) https://thewomenscast.simplecast.com/episodes/strength-gospel-fluency-part-1-obV4TVdm Welcome back to The Women's Cast. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year, we're focusing on the theme of strength.

This first episode of our two-episode mini-series features content from our Women’s Workshop with Jeff Vanderstelt on the topic of gospel fluency. Two friends and accountability partners—Carita Chen (St. John partner) and Jocelin Hsia (St. John partner)—sit down with host, Alison Mezger (Central Women's Ministry Director) for a vulnerable conversation, diving into what it looks like to pursue strength in Christ by being gospel fluent women in deep community with one another.

]]> Strength: Gospel Fluency Part 1 Women at The Austin Stone 00:49:04 This first episode of our two-episode mini-series features content from our Women’s Workshop with Jeff Vanderstelt on the topic of gospel fluency. This first episode of our two-episode mini-series features content from our Women’s Workshop with Jeff Vanderstelt on the topic of gospel fluency. austin stone, womens cast, weakness, christ, jesus, community, podcast, weak, groups, christian podcast, closet, strength, the womens cast, worship, watermark, the porch, launch, women at the austin stone, women, christian false full d26956b3-b797-42ab-a89b-57923548dd8b Strength: Gospel Fluency Part 2 Welcome back to The Women's Cast. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year, we're focusing on the theme of strength.

This last episode of our two-episode mini-series features content from our Women’s Workshop with Jeff Vanderstelt on the topic of gospel fluency. Two friends and accountability partners—Kelley Carpenter (Downtown partner) and Frances Jordan (Downtown partner)—sit down with host, Alison Mezger (Central Women's Ministry Director) for a tender conversation about the strength in embracing emotions and how we can bring them to our emotional Savior for Him to speak the truth of the gospel into every aspect of our lives.

]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000 communications@austinstone.org (Women at The Austin Stone) https://thewomenscast.simplecast.com/episodes/strength-gospel-fluency-part-2-urtsoQ4Y Welcome back to The Women's Cast. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year, we're focusing on the theme of strength.

This last episode of our two-episode mini-series features content from our Women’s Workshop with Jeff Vanderstelt on the topic of gospel fluency. Two friends and accountability partners—Kelley Carpenter (Downtown partner) and Frances Jordan (Downtown partner)—sit down with host, Alison Mezger (Central Women's Ministry Director) for a tender conversation about the strength in embracing emotions and how we can bring them to our emotional Savior for Him to speak the truth of the gospel into every aspect of our lives.

]]> Strength: Gospel Fluency Part 2 Women at The Austin Stone 00:59:10 This last episode of our two-episode mini-series features content from our Women’s Workshop with Jeff Vanderstelt on the topic of gospel fluency. This last episode of our two-episode mini-series features content from our Women’s Workshop with Jeff Vanderstelt on the topic of gospel fluency. austin stone, womens cast, weakness, christ, jesus, community, podcast, weak, groups, christian podcast, closet, strength, the womens cast, worship, watermark, the porch, launch, women at the austin stone, women, christian false full 67bfdcca-f4e6-4939-b23f-672f71c3b6be Strength: Our Next Year Part 2 Episode Transcript

Welcome back to The Women's Cast. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year our church, The Austin Stone, is focusing on the theme of STRENGTH.

In this last episode of our two episode mini series, Annette Haralson (North Equipping and Women's Ministry Director), Kate Terry (Downtown Equipping and Women's Ministry Director), and, host, Alison Mezger (Central Women's Ministry Director) sit down to talk about how the power of the gospel reshapes how we view our weakness and what it looks like find our strength is His.

]]> Thu, 21 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0000 communications@austinstone.org (Women at The Austin Stone) https://thewomenscast.simplecast.com/episodes/strength-our-next-year-part-2-tFhDNo1p Episode Transcript

Welcome back to The Women's Cast. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year our church, The Austin Stone, is focusing on the theme of STRENGTH.

In this last episode of our two episode mini series, Annette Haralson (North Equipping and Women's Ministry Director), Kate Terry (Downtown Equipping and Women's Ministry Director), and, host, Alison Mezger (Central Women's Ministry Director) sit down to talk about how the power of the gospel reshapes how we view our weakness and what it looks like find our strength is His.

]]> Strength: Our Next Year Part 2 Women at The Austin Stone 00:41:50 In this last episode of our two episode mini series, Annette Haralson (North Equipping and Women's Ministry Director), Kate Terry (Downtown Equipping and Women's Ministry Director), and, host, Alison Mezger (Central Women's Ministry Director) sit down to talk about how the power of the gospel reshapes how we view our weakness and what it looks like find our strength is His. In this last episode of our two episode mini series, Annette Haralson (North Equipping and Women's Ministry Director), Kate Terry (Downtown Equipping and Women's Ministry Director), and, host, Alison Mezger (Central Women's Ministry Director) sit down to talk about how the power of the gospel reshapes how we view our weakness and what it looks like find our strength is His. austin stone, womens cast, weakness, christ, jesus, community, podcast, weak, groups, christian podcast, closet, strength, the womens cast, worship, watermark, the porch, launch, women at the austin stone, women, christian false full 8bb6766b-333a-49bb-a716-37c2ec6dd9d4 Strength: Our Next Year Part 1 Episode Transcript

Welcome back to The Women's Cast. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year our church, The Austin Stone, is focusing on the theme of STRENGTH.

In this first episode of our two episode mini series, Purshia Gambles (South partner), Amanda Brown (St. John Women's Ministry Director), and, host, Alison Mezger (Central Women's Ministry Director) sit down to open up the conversation of what strength and weakness look like and how we misunderstand them in our culture and faith.

]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2022 03:00:00 +0000 communications@austinstone.org (Women at The Austin Stone) https://thewomenscast.simplecast.com/episodes/strength-our-next-year-part-1-2l9kSp_R Episode Transcript

Welcome back to The Women's Cast. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year our church, The Austin Stone, is focusing on the theme of STRENGTH.

In this first episode of our two episode mini series, Purshia Gambles (South partner), Amanda Brown (St. John Women's Ministry Director), and, host, Alison Mezger (Central Women's Ministry Director) sit down to open up the conversation of what strength and weakness look like and how we misunderstand them in our culture and faith.

]]> Strength: Our Next Year Part 1 Women at The Austin Stone 00:27:10 In this first episode of our two episode mini series, Purshia Gambles (South partner), Amanda Brown (St. John Women's Ministry Director), and, host, Alison Mezger (Central Women's Ministry Director) sit down to open up the conversation of what strength and weakness look like and how we misunderstand them in our culture and faith. [Episode Transcription](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UW3vs72-FCdM4yE9o4jh4Whzl_nfzGIJ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104820593723230741865&rtpof=true&sd=true) In this first episode of our two episode mini series, Purshia Gambles (South partner), Amanda Brown (St. John Women's Ministry Director), and, host, Alison Mezger (Central Women's Ministry Director) sit down to open up the conversation of what strength and weakness look like and how we misunderstand them in our culture and faith. [Episode Transcription](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UW3vs72-FCdM4yE9o4jh4Whzl_nfzGIJ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104820593723230741865&rtpof=true&sd=true) austin stone, womens cast, weakness, christ, jesus, community, podcast, weak, groups, christian podcast, closet, strength, the womens cast, worship, watermark, the porch, launch, women at the austin stone, women, christian false full ff10a561-2a51-4fa7-b5a6-ab74cf2fc14c Expectant Hope Part 4 Welcome to The Women's Cast - Women’s Retreat 2022 Edition. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This season, the women's ministry at The Austin Stone is focusing on hope for the year, and specifically studying at Women’s Retreat how we can live in expectant hope in Jesus.

For our last, but certainly not least, episode of this season, Laura Daniel from our Downtown Congregation meets with Annette Haralson, (North Equipping and Women's Ministry Director). LD vulnerably shares how she wrestles through the unknown of having passions and desires that have not yet come to fruition. In this episode, you’ll get a front row seat to how she finds hope in Jesus along the way and is expectant of the day when He returns.

]]> Wed, 9 Feb 2022 02:00:00 +0000 communications@austinstone.org (Women at The Austin Stone) https://thewomenscast.simplecast.com/episodes/expectant-hope-part-4-6TlhQXoO Welcome to The Women's Cast - Women’s Retreat 2022 Edition. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This season, the women's ministry at The Austin Stone is focusing on hope for the year, and specifically studying at Women’s Retreat how we can live in expectant hope in Jesus.

For our last, but certainly not least, episode of this season, Laura Daniel from our Downtown Congregation meets with Annette Haralson, (North Equipping and Women's Ministry Director). LD vulnerably shares how she wrestles through the unknown of having passions and desires that have not yet come to fruition. In this episode, you’ll get a front row seat to how she finds hope in Jesus along the way and is expectant of the day when He returns.

]]> Expectant Hope Part 4 Women at The Austin Stone 00:26:33 For our last, but certainly not least, episode of this season, Laura Daniel from our Downtown Congregation meets with Annette Haralson, (North Equipping and Women's Ministry Director). LD vulnerably shares how she wrestles through the unknown of having passions and desires that have not yet come to fruition. In this episode, you’ll get a front row seat to how she finds hope in Jesus along the way and is expectant of the day when He returns. For our last, but certainly not least, episode of this season, Laura Daniel from our Downtown Congregation meets with Annette Haralson, (North Equipping and Women's Ministry Director). LD vulnerably shares how she wrestles through the unknown of having passions and desires that have not yet come to fruition. In this episode, you’ll get a front row seat to how she finds hope in Jesus along the way and is expectant of the day when He returns. hope in jesus, austin stone, crying, womens cast, hope, revelation, community, podcast, realized, groups, expectant, christian podcast, adoption, dating, the womens cast, relationships, worship, singleness, watermark, the porch, launch, marriage, women at the austin stone, women, christian, family false full 0b7009a5-0be5-45b9-bf66-8458ef68be80 Expectant Hope Part 3 Welcome to The Women's Cast - Women’s Retreat 2022 Edition. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This season, the women's ministry at The Austin Stone is focusing on hope for the year, and specifically studying at Women’s Retreat how we can live in expectant hope in Jesus.

When you think about hope embodied, do you have a person that immediately pops into your head? That is this week’s guest for us! In this episode, Amy Jean (West Kids Ministry Associate) sits down with Purshia Gambles (South Equipping and Women’s Ministry Director).. Amy Jean is one of the most hopeful presences that we know. Although, we think you’ll be surprised (and encouraged) by what Amy Jean has to share about what it’s like for her to personally fight for hope. We’re confident that you’ll walk away from this episode feeling like you just sat down for coffee with a dear friend and eager to do it again!

]]> Wed, 2 Feb 2022 03:00:00 +0000 communications@austinstone.org (Women at The Austin Stone) https://thewomenscast.simplecast.com/episodes/expectant-hope-part-3-zCm9uIgv Welcome to The Women's Cast - Women’s Retreat 2022 Edition. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This season, the women's ministry at The Austin Stone is focusing on hope for the year, and specifically studying at Women’s Retreat how we can live in expectant hope in Jesus.

When you think about hope embodied, do you have a person that immediately pops into your head? That is this week’s guest for us! In this episode, Amy Jean (West Kids Ministry Associate) sits down with Purshia Gambles (South Equipping and Women’s Ministry Director).. Amy Jean is one of the most hopeful presences that we know. Although, we think you’ll be surprised (and encouraged) by what Amy Jean has to share about what it’s like for her to personally fight for hope. We’re confident that you’ll walk away from this episode feeling like you just sat down for coffee with a dear friend and eager to do it again!

]]> Expectant Hope Part 3 Women at The Austin Stone 00:23:15 In this episode, Amy Jean (West Kids Ministry Associate) sits down with Purshia Gambles (South Equipping and Women’s Ministry Director). Amy Jean is one of the most hopeful presences that we know. Although, we think you’ll be surprised (and encouraged) by what Amy Jean has to share about what it’s like for her to personally fight for hope. We’re confident that you’ll walk away from this episode feeling like you just sat down for coffee with a dear friend and eager to do it again! In this episode, Amy Jean (West Kids Ministry Associate) sits down with Purshia Gambles (South Equipping and Women’s Ministry Director). Amy Jean is one of the most hopeful presences that we know. Although, we think you’ll be surprised (and encouraged) by what Amy Jean has to share about what it’s like for her to personally fight for hope. We’re confident that you’ll walk away from this episode feeling like you just sat down for coffee with a dear friend and eager to do it again! hope in jesus, austin stone, womens cast, hope, jesus, community, podcast, groups, anxiety, christian podcast, dating, the womens cast, relationships, worship, singleness, watermark, the porch, launch, marriage, womens ministry, women at the austin stone, women, christian false full 53f365a6-c17c-47da-aa6a-7d2aed1f1095 Expectant Hope Part 2 Welcome to The Women's Cast - Women’s Retreat 2022 Edition. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This season, the women's ministry at The Austin Stone is focusing hope for the year, and specifically studying at Women’s Retreat how we can live in expectant hope in Jesus.

In this episode, Amanda Brown (St. John Women's Ministry Director) sits down with Anna Staff (North Partner) for a deeply moving conversation about expectant hope in painful loss.

Before you jump into their conversation, we want to note that Anna’s story involves the recent loss of a child. Anna wanted to share her family’s story in faith that it would encourage the body of Christ, and we believe it will do that. We know this story may be difficult for some of you here, so we wanted to let you know before you listen.

]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2022 02:45:00 +0000 communications@austinstone.org (Women at The Austin Stone) https://thewomenscast.simplecast.com/episodes/expectant-hope-part-2-FymwuO9v Welcome to The Women's Cast - Women’s Retreat 2022 Edition. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This season, the women's ministry at The Austin Stone is focusing hope for the year, and specifically studying at Women’s Retreat how we can live in expectant hope in Jesus.

In this episode, Amanda Brown (St. John Women's Ministry Director) sits down with Anna Staff (North Partner) for a deeply moving conversation about expectant hope in painful loss.

Before you jump into their conversation, we want to note that Anna’s story involves the recent loss of a child. Anna wanted to share her family’s story in faith that it would encourage the body of Christ, and we believe it will do that. We know this story may be difficult for some of you here, so we wanted to let you know before you listen.

]]> Expectant Hope Part 2 Women at The Austin Stone 00:22:32 In this episode, Amanda Brown (St. John Women's Ministry Director) sits down with Anna Staff (North Partner) for a deeply moving conversation about expectant hope in painful loss. In this episode, Amanda Brown (St. John Women's Ministry Director) sits down with Anna Staff (North Partner) for a deeply moving conversation about expectant hope in painful loss. pain, hope in jesus, austin stone, suffering, womens cast, hope, community, podcast, loss, groups, loss of a child, christian podcast, dating, romans 5, the womens cast, relationships, worship, singleness, watermark, the porch, launch, marriage, child loss, women at the austin stone, women, christian false full 28f1f400-15f4-4ec8-a211-2bf6b12fbdec Expectant Hope Part 1 Welcome to The Women's Cast - Women’s Retreat 2022 Edition. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This season, the women's ministry at The Austin Stone is focusing hope for the year, and specifically studying at Women’s Retreat how we can live in expectant hope in Jesus.

In this episode, Kate Terry (Downtown Equipping and Women's Ministry Director) sits down with Davina Adcock (South Partner) for an encapsulating conversation about finding identity as daughters of the King through the expectant hope we have in Jesus.

We’d also like to note the phrase “MC” is used a few times in this podcast. This stands for Missional Community, and that is what we call some of the groups at The Austin Stone!

]]> Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000 communications@austinstone.org (Women at The Austin Stone) https://thewomenscast.simplecast.com/episodes/expectant-hope-part-1-aO3g60LQ Welcome to The Women's Cast - Women’s Retreat 2022 Edition. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This season, the women's ministry at The Austin Stone is focusing hope for the year, and specifically studying at Women’s Retreat how we can live in expectant hope in Jesus.

In this episode, Kate Terry (Downtown Equipping and Women's Ministry Director) sits down with Davina Adcock (South Partner) for an encapsulating conversation about finding identity as daughters of the King through the expectant hope we have in Jesus.

We’d also like to note the phrase “MC” is used a few times in this podcast. This stands for Missional Community, and that is what we call some of the groups at The Austin Stone!

]]> Expectant Hope Part 1 Women at The Austin Stone 00:36:08 In this episode, Kate Terry (Downtown Equipping and Women's Ministry Director) sits down with Davina Adcock (South Partner) for an encapsulating conversation about finding identity as daughters of the King through the expectant hope we have in Jesus. In this episode, Kate Terry (Downtown Equipping and Women's Ministry Director) sits down with Davina Adcock (South Partner) for an encapsulating conversation about finding identity as daughters of the King through the expectant hope we have in Jesus. hope in jesus, austin stone, immigrant, womens cast, hope, community, podcast, daughter, groups, granadian, christian podcast, granada, dating, the womens cast, relationships, worship, singleness, watermark, the porch, launch, marriage, women at the austin stone, women, christian false full 245a6ccf-20dc-4642-9f43-0e050f62e570 Finding Hope Part 3 Welcome to The Women's Cast. Yup, that's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year, the women's ministry at The Austin Stone is focusing on the idea of hope.

Hosted by Central Women's Ministry Director at The Austin Stone, Alison Mezger. In this episode, Alison sits down with Purshia Gambles (South Equipping and Women's Ministry Director), Annette Haralson (North Equipping and Women’s Ministry Director) and Katy Madeja ( Northwest Partner).

]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2021 03:00:00 +0000 communications@austinstone.org (Women at The Austin Stone) https://thewomenscast.simplecast.com/episodes/finding-hope-part-3-tJnHWaK0 Welcome to The Women's Cast. Yup, that's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year, the women's ministry at The Austin Stone is focusing on the idea of hope.

Hosted by Central Women's Ministry Director at The Austin Stone, Alison Mezger. In this episode, Alison sits down with Purshia Gambles (South Equipping and Women's Ministry Director), Annette Haralson (North Equipping and Women’s Ministry Director) and Katy Madeja ( Northwest Partner).

]]> Finding Hope Part 3 Women at The Austin Stone 00:44:24 In this episode, Alison sits down with Purshia Gambles (South Equipping and Women's Ministry Director), Annette Haralson (North Equipping and Women’s Ministry Director) and Katy Madeja (Northwest Partner). In this episode, Alison sits down with Purshia Gambles (South Equipping and Women's Ministry Director), Annette Haralson (North Equipping and Women’s Ministry Director) and Katy Madeja (Northwest Partner). hope in jesus, austin stone, womens cast, hope, podcast, groups, christian podcast, dating, the womens cast, relationships, worship, singleness, watermark, the porch, launch, marriage, women at the austin stone, women, christian false full caf7c153-fd6c-485b-a7f7-7cdbf7ad6718 Finding Hope Part 2 Welcome to The Women's Cast. Yup, that's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year, the women's ministry at The Austin Stone is focusing on the idea of hope.

Hosted by Central Women's Ministry Director at The Austin Stone, Alison Mezger. In this episode, Alison sits down with Julie Kotulek (Central Women's Ministry Associate), and Amanda Brown (Spiritual Formation & Women's Director) who both serve on the Women's Team.

]]> Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0000 communications@austinstone.org (Women at The Austin Stone) https://thewomenscast.simplecast.com/episodes/finding-hope-part-2-q1AaAZQ_ Welcome to The Women's Cast. Yup, that's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year, the women's ministry at The Austin Stone is focusing on the idea of hope.

Hosted by Central Women's Ministry Director at The Austin Stone, Alison Mezger. In this episode, Alison sits down with Julie Kotulek (Central Women's Ministry Associate), and Amanda Brown (Spiritual Formation & Women's Director) who both serve on the Women's Team.

]]> Finding Hope Part 2 Women at The Austin Stone 00:37:45 In this episode, Alison sits down with Julie Kotulek (Central Women's Ministry Associate), and Amanda Brown (Spiritual Formation & Women's Director) who both serve on the Women's Team. In this episode, Alison sits down with Julie Kotulek (Central Women's Ministry Associate), and Amanda Brown (Spiritual Formation & Women's Director) who both serve on the Women's Team. hope in jesus, austin stone, womens cast, hope, podcast, groups, christian podcast, dating, the womens cast, relationships, worship, singleness, watermark, the porch, launch, marriage, women at the austin stone, women, christian false full 890961c4-4fe4-4cdb-af79-e183a4724b95 Finding Hope Part 1 Welcome to The Women's Cast. Yup, that's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year, the women's ministry at The Austin Stone is focusing on the idea of hope. Have you ever asked yourself - where am I currently finding my hope? Pull up a chair and lean in with us as we become women of hope together.

Hosted by Central Women's Ministry Director at The Austin Stone, Alison Mezger. In this episode, Alison sits down with Kate Terry (Downtown Equipping and Women's Ministry Director), and Sydney Neal (Project Manager for The Austin Stone Institute) who both serve on the Women's Team.

]]> Thu, 15 Jul 2021 13:00:00 +0000 communications@austinstone.org (Women at The Austin Stone) https://thewomenscast.simplecast.com/episodes/finding-hope-part-1-v8EjRiXl Welcome to The Women's Cast. Yup, that's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year, the women's ministry at The Austin Stone is focusing on the idea of hope. Have you ever asked yourself - where am I currently finding my hope? Pull up a chair and lean in with us as we become women of hope together.

Hosted by Central Women's Ministry Director at The Austin Stone, Alison Mezger. In this episode, Alison sits down with Kate Terry (Downtown Equipping and Women's Ministry Director), and Sydney Neal (Project Manager for The Austin Stone Institute) who both serve on the Women's Team.

]]> Finding Hope Part 1 Women at The Austin Stone 00:37:11 In this episode, Alison sits down with Kate Terry (Equipping and Women's Ministry Director at Downtown), and Sydney Neal (Project Manager for The Austin Stone Institute) who both serve on the Women's Team. In this episode, Alison sits down with Kate Terry (Equipping and Women's Ministry Director at Downtown), and Sydney Neal (Project Manager for The Austin Stone Institute) who both serve on the Women's Team. hope in jesus, austin stone, womens cast, hope, podcast, groups, christian podcast, dating, the womens cast, relationships, worship, singleness, watermark, the porch, launch, marriage, women at the austin stone, women, christian false full