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

imperfect stories, and the

God who's in the trenches with us, constantly working in our mess.

Guys, this podcast exists very simply because we all need a little backup.

We all could use a fresh breath of truth and encouragement as we dare to live out our own

beautifully complex lives. We all need a place

to come as we are and have the good news of the gospel repeated to us over and over again,

because too often we forget. Well, I'm Jen Jewel, the host of this conversation-style podcast,

which airs a brand new episode every other Tuesday. We're partnered with my church,

like church, and our sister's ministry, as well as the brave women from all over the place

who willingly offer their powerful stories so that we can remember what matters most.

Obviously, we love our church. But even more than that, we are all about the capital C church,

the global body of Christ.

Guys, God is moving and working in every big space and tiny corner all over the world. So no matter

where you live or what you've faced in your lifetime, you are wanted and welcome here.

And as a side note, if you don't already have the U-Version Bible app downloaded to your phone,

which happens to be the timeless word of God intersecting with modern technology, you are going to want

to get that. It is absolutely free and such an incredible resource. Well, have you ever stood in

a crowded room just wishing you could scream at the top of your lungs. You pass by people every

day at the office, the grocery store, maybe the park, or even in the school pickup line. But most

of them have no clue what you've actually lived through. Y'all, my guest for episode 57, isn't

only the person who would stop you, look you in the eye and genuinely

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