Well, hey friends, and welcome to the messy table, an ordinary space for real women, imperfect stories, and the God who's constantly at work in our mess.

So my name is Jen Jewel, and it is a joy to host this faith-fueled conversation-style podcast, which unleashes a fresh perspective of hope into your earbuds and your speakers every other Tuesday.

Y'all, we are partnered with women of My Church, Life Church, where we're also huge fans of the

U-Version Bible app, God's Word, literally in our back pockets, for free and hundreds of languages

wherever we go.

And beyond that, we just absolutely love and value getting to lock

arms with uniquely created Jesus-loving women from all over the world. So wherever you're coming

from and whatever your story, we are truly glad you're here. Guys, just today, I was reading Paul's

second letter to the church in Corinth, and I got

all excited. Second Corinthians 5, 17, and 18 says, if anyone is in Christ, they're a new

creation. The old has passed away, the new has come, and all this is from God, who through Christ

reconciled us to himself. And, not only that, but

and he gave us the ministry of reconciliation. Now, it's not only amazing that he chooses to love us

and save us and redeem us, but also that he's invited us into this story with him, empowering us

to invite others into this freedom and this sweet

relationship with him.

And let me just tell you, our amazing guest today at the messy table has lived this out.

Tony Collier is hilarious and wise and spicy.

She has a super powerful story, and she's running a women's ministry, and she's raising babies,

and she's standing next to her husband as they lead and love their church.

So if you could possibly use the reminder that God's constantly making things new,

then grab your coffee, pull up a chair, and join me for a chat with Tony.

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