Hey guys, welcome to the messy table and ordinary space for real women,

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

I'm your host, Jen Jewel, and back with us today is my wise friend and co-host Amy Groschelle.

And guys, the Messy Table is partnered with our church, Life Church, and our women's ministry sisters.

But wherever you are right now, somewhere in this big world, we are partnered with you too.

We're all about the global capital C church, the body of Christ, and we know that above all of our

differences, we who believe in Jesus are unified in him. Whether you're joining us while you're

out for a run, maybe finishing up a work project, running errands, traveling the world, or changing

diapers and refilling

sippy cups. We hope that this will be a place of refreshment, encouragement, and a spark of hope

in your day. After all, the table is a place where we can come together just as we are to share

the good stuff and the hard stuff. It's where dishes are clanking and kids are squilling and rich

conversation is in process, just as we all are.

And I can't think of anyone better to offer some nuggets of truth for us today than powerhouse Lisa Bevere.

Lisa's a mom of four grown boys and a grandmother, but not your average grandma.

She's the co-founder of a global ministry with her husband John called Messenger International,

plus a cancer survivor, New York Times bestselling author,

speaker, truth teller, Jesus follower,

and definitely no stranger to a messy table.

Y'all, we're gonna be giving away two copies

of her latest book titled, Adement,

Finding Truth in a Universe of Opinions.

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