Hey guys and welcome back to the messy table, an ordinary space for real women, imperfect stories,

and the God who's constantly at work in our mess.

Well, our summer siesta is officially over.

My kids actually started back to school today, and I'm thrilled to be here with you.

So whether you're currently changing diapers or riding the subway or taking your lunch break

or running errands, whether you're alone in your bedroom or hustling at the gym, I'm lunch break or running errands.

Whether you're alone in your bedroom or hustling at the gym, I'm just so honored you're here.

If we haven't had the chance to meet, 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, Life Church, and our women's ministry, and we're also big-time fans of the U-Version Bible app, God's Word literally in our pockets for free and hundreds of languages wherever we go.

And listen, we love connecting with and hearing from women from all over because it's not

about one story, one location, one individual platform, or even a podcast.

We are all about one name, the name of

Jesus, the name that will wipe away every tear, every sin, every doubt, every heartache,

every fearful or anxious thought. That's why we love the capital C church, the global

body of Christ. So whether you're in the desert or by the ocean or in suburbia, America

like I am, this is simply an ordinary place where we can gather, where we can remember what

truly matters, where we can take a deep breath of truth and encouragement right in the

middle of our busy, messy lives. Well, we are kicking off our fall semester here at the messy

table with the wise and

darling gals from the risen motherhood podcast, which happens to be a personal favorite of mine.

Emily Jensen and Laura Wiffler are down-to-earth mamas as well as sister-in-laws who are simply

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