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

imperfect stories, and the God who's always, an ordinary space for real women, imperfect stories,

and the God who's always, always at work in our mess. I'm Jen Jewel, the host of this space-fueled conversation-style podcast, which airs a brand new episode every other Tuesday.

And with me today as my co-host is my good friend, Amy Groshell. So listen, no matter where you're coming from, no matter where you've been, no matter if you're

driving to work or doing yesterday's dishes today, you are wanted and welcome, and we're just so

honored you're here.

Y'all, we are partnered with our church life church, where we're also huge fans of the

U-Version Bible app, where we're also huge fans of the u version bible app where we

love locking arms with brave women from all over who willingly offer their unique perspectives so that we

might continue to grow you know we each only have one set of eyes one set of ears one life to live

but when we take the time to listen to each other,

to hear where someone else is coming from, we gain empathy and compassion and perspective,

not to mention just a broader understanding of how God's working in a billion other ways.

So really our only agenda here is that this will be a place where you can take a deep breath of truth

and encouragement as you occupy all your usual places, your home, your office, your local grocery

store, your favorite coffee shop, and even in those regular places, we believe there's one

name that's above all others, one name that unites us on this vast, diverse planet, and that is the powerful

name of Jesus. Revelation 1211 tells us that our enemy is conquered by the blood of the lamb

and by the word of our testimonies, sharing what he's done in our actual messy lives. So that's why

we speak. That's why we share. That's what this podcast is all

about. Guys, our guest for episode 72 is full of spunk and stories. Stephanie Powell is the executive

director of Branch 15, a transitional housing ministry for women, a nonprofit started by our very own

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