Hey guys and welcome to the messy table where life isn't always perfect, but God is always at work.

I'm Jen, and I'm just so honored that you're joining me here today.

I hope your day is going well, and if not, hopefully this will make it even better.

Whether you're on your lunch break at work, pounding the treadmill at the gym,

chauffering a bunch of kids to activities, or sitting on the floor folding laundry,

just know you're welcome in this

imperfect space, which is basically the equivalent of my messy kitchen table. Every episode is posted

bi-weekly about every other week, and each conversation is intentionally filled with real

women, real life, and a very real God. Today's guest is my sweet friend and my pastor's wife, Amy Groschelle.

Amy wears a ton of different hats. She co-founded Life Church with her husband Craig. She home-educated

her six kids. She's a voice and advocate for foster care. She leads the women's ministry

at Life Church and founded a non-profit housing ministry for women called Branch 15. She's also the

author of Bible studies such as the pursuit and the hope, as well as the co-author of a book on

marriage called From This State Forward. There are so many things I could say about Amy, but I'm

mostly grateful for her sincere passion and her generous heart. She loves God, she loves people, and I'm here to tell you

she lives what she preaches. You're going to be so encouraged after hearing from her today.

So grab or reheat your coffee, pull up your chair, and join us right now at the messy table. Hi, Amy.

Welcome to the messy table.

Thanks for being here.

I am so happy to be with you.

This is an amazing podcast.

Oh, well, I'm glad to have you here. It's so fun. It's awesome.

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