Well, hey everybody and welcome to the messy table, an ordinary space for real women, imperfect stories,

and the God who's at work in our mess. And guys, I know that's something we repeat over and over again

because it's constantly true and exactly what we, what I need to remember. No matter how upside

down life can feel, no matter what the headlines are screaming,

no matter what difficult or wonderful or complicated or exciting or even traumatic thing you are

facing, we can be certain that God is always at work in our mess. So 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 very simply unleashes

some hope and some truth and a fresh perspective into your world and your speakers every

other Tuesday.

Y'all, we are partnered with the women of My Church, Life Church, where we are also big time

fans of the U-Version Bible app, God's Word literally in her back pockets for free wherever we

go.

And guys, it truly makes us so giddy to lock arms with genuine Jesus-loving women from all

over, from all walks of life.

Here are just willing to share a piece of their life.

And today's episode just couldn't come at a better time

because this time of the year is one of the best times of the year.

We're celebrating our Savior's birth, the long-awaited Messiah,

that sacred moment in time when God gave his only son.

The baby king, born to a virgin by the power of the Holy Spirit,

who would grow up to give his own life, a season that's marked by generosity and self-sacrifice

and love. Except, uh, sometimes we forget that part. And I am just as guilty as anyone else.

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