Well, hey, friends, happy November and welcome back to the messy table, an ordinary space for

real women, imperfect stories, and the God who's at work in our mess.

Because that's what I want to remember.

No matter what's going on in the world, in my life, in my home, God is bigger, God is

sovereign, God is present, God is faithful. Even when things both huge and small

feel complicated and overwhelming and like it's just too much, he is working in ways that we can't

even see. And we can cling to what Jesus told his disciples in John 1633, that in this world

you will have trouble, but take heart, I have overcome the world.

So if we haven't yet had a chance to meet, my name is Jen Jewel, and I get the honor of hosting

this faith-fueled conversation-style podcast, which unleashes a brand new hope-filled conversation

on the first Tuesday of every month.

And y'all, the messy table is partnered with the women of my church, Life Church,

where we are also huge fans of the U-Version Bible app,

God's Word literally in our back pockets for free,

which is amazing because we truly believe that it's the greatest

story on earth and the actual hope of the world. So no matter where you're coming from,

no matter your story, we are genuinely grateful you're here and thankful for this space where we

can learn and grow. And so if you've been here before, you know we like

introducing you to real incredible women from all over. We love Jesus, who've been empowered to

live out his story in their everyday lives, and whose life and story might also encourage you

in your everyday life and story. And personally, I am pumped because today's guest will definitely

do just that. Leslie Graham is a ray of sunshine, who I would also say as an expert on all things

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