Well, hello everybody and welcome to the messy table, an ordinary space where we can come as we are,

kick off our shoes, and take a deep breath of truth and encouragement. Because especially

during this unique time and season in history, where we all feel varying degrees of chaos

and uncertainty, y'all, it is good to be reminded that God really is at work in this mess.

Well, if we haven't yet had the chance to meet, my name is Jen Jewel, and I consider it such a

joy to host this faith-fueled conversation-style podcast, which unleashes a brand new story of

hope into your earbuds, your speakers, every other Tuesday. Y'all, we are partnered with

the women of My Church, Life Church, where we're also huge fans of the U-Version Bible app,

God's Word, literally in your back pocket, for free wherever you go. So please take advantage

of such a massively helpful tool to help you read and study and know the

word of God. And there is no better time to be grounded in biblical truth than right now.

But listen, wherever you currently are on this planet, whatever you find yourself doing at this

very moment, whether you're changing diapers and refilling sippy cups or answering emails

and writing reports or making something beautiful with your real actual hands. We are truly

so honored you're here. And before we jump in with our amazing guest for today, I'd like to

draw our attention to the people, the real people, who Jesus took time to see.

You know, he didn't just see people with his eyes and move on or dismiss them.

He actually saw more than what the eyes can see.

He saw more than just ordinary fishermen, more than a woman with a chronic blood disorder,

more than a guy with an incurable skin disease, more than a girl with a chronic blood disorder. More than a guy with an incurable skin disease.

More than a girl with a broken sexual past.

More than a tax collector who cheated people out of their money.

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