Well, hey guys, welcome to the messy table, an ordinary space for real women, imperfect stories, and the God who's constantly in the trenches with us, working in and through our mess.

And this podcast exists simply because we all need a little backup, don't we?

We all need to be encouraged as well as reminded of the truth.

We all need the good news of the gospel to be repeated to us over and over again

to renew our minds every single day.

Well, I'm your host, Jen Jewel,

and with me today as my co-host is my good friend, Amy Groshell.

And as you know, the messy table is partnered with our church,

Life Church, and our women's ministry sisters.

We're also huge fans of the U-Version Bible app,

God's Word in our pockets for free in hundreds of languages wherever we go. So if you don't

already have that downloaded on your phone, you should do that right now or right after

this episode. And while you're at it, you can subscribe to the messy table also for free

so that every other Tuesday a brand new episode drops straight to your phone.

You can also join the Messy Table community, our email list at jenjul.com, and get those coming

straight to your inbox. Well, y'all, there is no need for coffee today. And you know I rarely

say that, but it's because Christine Kane is in the house. And I know you might be thinking, what, no coffee?

But listen, you can totally have your coffee if you want.

I'm just saying you won't need it.

Chris was actually here just a few weeks ago,

pouring into our staff and spouses as well as speaking to our whole church.

We like to joke that she's our sassy, spunky aunt

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