Hey, everybody, welcome to the messy table, an ordinary space for real women, imperfect stories,

and the God who's always at work in our mess. I'm Jen Jewel, the host of this conversation-style

podcast, which is a brand new episode every other Tuesday. Today, my friend Amy Groschelle is also

here as my co-host. And guys, we love getting to partner with our church, Life Church, and our

sisters' ministry. But we're also huge with our church, Life Church, and our sister's ministry.

But we're also huge fans of the Capital C Church, the global body of Christ.

Honestly, we believe we can do infinitely more together than a part.

So no matter who you are, no matter where you're coming from, no matter your story, you are wanted and welcome in this place.

Speaking of the big wide world, we're hoping

you already have the U-Version Bible app downloaded to your phone, God's word literally,

in our pockets for free in hundreds of languages, with all kinds of tools and resources and

reading plans. Maybe you already have it, but you're not quite using it the way you could.

For me, especially when I'm waiting, it's

easy to waste time on social media. Now, don't get me wrong, Instagram is great in moderation,

but I'm often waiting in the carpal line, waiting at the dentist, waiting for my kids to get out of

soccer practice. But instead, when I take the time throughout the day to refocus my mind on what

matters to God, it also on what matters to God,

it also affects what matters to me.

Well, friends, all cards on the table, our only agenda here is to provide an honest space

where we can all take a deep, intentional breath of truth and encouragement, because life

can be wild and crazy and busy, but the table is common ground where we can slow down

and learn from the women who've gone before us or are currently walking beside us.

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