Best Amanda Mejias Corinne Allen Podcasts (2024)

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Can I Be a Mom in Ministry? 30:10

2h ago30:10

30:10

Whether you're already a mom or feel like this isn't a question you'll be asking for awhile, we hope you'll be encouraged hearing how we've wrestled with this question, navigated our calling when we each found out we'd become a mom, and continue to look to God to be our strength and wisdom in each season He leads us in. Also, since we recorded this…

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What to Do When you Make a Mistake 29:03

3d ago29:03

29:03

If someone hasn't told you this yet, you're going to make a mistake in ministry. Whether it's your students, your boss, parents, or someone else, you'll inevitably disappoint a person and let them down. Even if it's not your intention, you can't be super woman all the time! So how do we redeem the mistakes we make? How do walk in reconciliation and…

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Why Historical Context for Teens? with Kristi McLelland 23:47

10d ago23:47

23:47

Kristi McLelland is BACK as we celebrate the release of her new teen girls Bible study, Luke in the Land! We spend time reflecting on being in Israel recording this study September of 2023, and Kristi shares how and why being in the land changed the way she reads Scripture. It's tempting to view historical and biblical context as unnecessary or sim…

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Made Worthy with Mary Margaret West 30:10

2M ago30:10

30:10

It's always SO sad to end a season of His Glory, Her Good. But we are thrilled to have our last episode be with author and former Lifeway Girls specialist, Mary Margaret West, as we celebrate her new Bible study for teen girls called, Made Worthy! In this conversation, we talk more than just about her new study! We get honest about how easy it is t…

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Reactions Reveal What's Inside with Lisa Cuss 42:07

2M ago42:07

42:07

As a leader in ministry, you likely work under a good amount of stress and pressure. And not only are you owning the tasks at hand, but you are carrying a spiritual and emotional weight that is unique to your job. So how do you manage your own anxiety when having to deal with people? How does your reactivity reveal what's going on deep inside of yo…

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Leading Middle School Girls 21:01

2M ago21:01

21:01

In this two-episode special, we want to give you a glimpse into a volunteer's perspective of leading high school and middle school girls! We ask questions like "why middle school girls?" "What's your favorite part of volunteering?" "What's the most challenging part?" "What have you learned so far?" Whether you are a volunteer, just thinking about v…

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Leading High School Girls 28:10

2M ago28:10

28:10

In this two-episode special, we want to give you a glimpse into a volunteer's perspective of leading high school and middle school girls! We ask questions like "why high school girls?" "What's your favorite part of volunteering?" "What's the most challenging part?" "What have you learned so far?" Whether you are a volunteer, just thinking about vol…

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How Do I Know If I'm Okay? 30:00

3M ago30:00

30:00

You made it through the crazy summer. You might have snuck in a vacation or found yourself on a beach for at least for a few days. But fall is here! You're now getting to embrace all of the packed schedules, weekly programs, and lack of rest. It's so easy to "push through" and wait for that next weekend off, but don't let yourself keep going withou…

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Preparing to Teach 27:17

3M ago27:17

27:17

Whether you're teaching to 5 girls in a circle or 500 students from a stage, this episode is for you! Amanda and Corinne are giving you a glimpse into how they prepare to teach, what they've learned over the years, and how they prepare their hearts when they're just not feeling it. The hope is that you'll be challenged to not just grow in how you t…

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Underqualified and Undeserving with Becky Loyd 22:35

3M ago22:35

22:35

Have you ever felt like you're the wrong girl for the job? Like everyone else around the table deserves to be there except you? Like you are several years into this and still feel like you're making it up as you go? Well, what if we told you that even a VP at Lifeway has felt the same way? Becky Loyd is the Vice President of Go-To-Market and Women …

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Walking Faithfully Through Changing Seasons 27:23

3M ago27:23

27:23

If you're anything like us, change can be fun, scary, overwhelming. All the things! The reality is that we will all walk through various seasons of life that come with both new and hard changes. It is up to us on how we will trust God with those changes and walk faithfully in the path He has laid before us. We hope you enjoy hearing about our own s…

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What It Means to Belong and Be Loved with Caroline Saunders 27:51

4M ago27:51

27:51

Whether you're 13, 23, or 83, we will all experience homesickness. Home may not be far at all, and home may be your favorite place on earth. Yet, we will still find ourselves often longing to belong and be loved. Caroline Saunders gives us just a sneak peak of her brand new study, Come Home. In this study, she explains the story of home throughout …

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Questions to Ask Before Fall Kicks Off 30:19

4M ago30:19

30:19

Fall is coming! But are you ready? No, we're not asking if you have volunteers ready, if your calendar feels managed, or if the curriculum is ready to go. We are asking if YOU are ready for fall. Our hope is that this conversation will give you simple questions to ask yourself before the next season of ministry begins. Please know we are cheering y…

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Regulating Emotions with Nicole Zasowski & The Glass House 51:23

4M ago51:23

51:23

It's time for another crossover episode with one of our favorite Lifeway podcasts — The Glass House with Ben and Lynley Mandrell! If you don't remember, Ben and Lynley were our first guests on the His Glory, Her Good podcast. To say we are big fans of them and their hearts would be an understatement. On today's show Nicole Zasowski describes to us …

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Abiding in Jesus as the Pathway to Peace with Melissa Spoelstra & MARKED 38:02

4M ago38:02

38:02

Over the next few weeks, we wanted to introduce some of our other favorite Lifeway podcasts! This week is a crossover episode from the Lifeway Women's podcast, MARKED. This is a podcast for women who are marked by a hunger for God’s Word, a longing to impact culture, and a desire to discover and live out God’s calling in their lives. This episode f…

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Should I Go To Seminary? with Dr. Courtney Jo Veasey 37:21

5M ago37:21

37:21

We invited Dr. Courtney Jo Veasey to share her personal experience of getting her master's and doctorate degrees through seminary. We answer questions like, "How do I know if I should go to seminary?" "Where should I go?" "How do I get started?" "What should I study?" and more! If you're wrestling with whether or not seminary is a good fit for you,…

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Your Value is Not in Your Work 30:36

6M ago30:36

30:36

It's easier to say than actually believe, right? But it's true. No matter how talented you are, how many hours you work, or how many people show up to your small group, your value isn't found in anything you do. And the sooner you start focusing on Christ's work in you, the sooner you can stop striving to perform and start enjoying the calling God …

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What's the Point of Missions? with Kenni Cavalier 26:30

6M ago26:30

26:30

The simple, accurate answer is the Great Commission! But in today's episode, we dig a little deeper to why and how we equip students to live on mission. This conversation is so important in setting the foundation for what kind of mission opportunities we plan, how to equip parents to join in, and how we prepare our own hearts as we take students on…

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When It's Not All Fun & Games 26:13

6M ago26:13

26:13

When you obey God's calling and sign on as a ministry leader, it's easy to be naive about the hard stuff that comes with the position. Because while things like camp, dodgeball tournaments, paint wars, and more can be so much fun, the reality of ministry often looks like sacrifice. So what do we do when our jobs aren't all fun and games? What do we…

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Gender Identity in Student Ministry 27:31

6M ago27:31

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If you haven't had a conversation yet with a parent or a student about gender identity, you will. There are so many situations inside of student ministry that will cause you to know what you believe about gender identity and how you will respond. In today's episode, we discuss with Aunt P the importance of empathy and relationship. Our hope is this…

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How to Honor and Serve Moms with Missie Branch 25:06

7M ago25:06

25:06

Often the first girls minister a teen girl will ever have is a mom. And because she is one of the primary disciple makers of her daughter, churches should celebrate, honor, and support her every chance we get! In today's episode, we talk about how we can do a better job at that. So if you know a mom, send this episode to her today and let her know …

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Are You Ready for Camp? with Zac and Chad 24:06

7M ago24:06

24:06

In this fun crossover episode, our friends from the Youth Ministry Booster podcast, Zac Workun and Chad Higgins, have joined us to talk all things CAMP! Through sharing our own experiences, our hope is that you will create the time to best prepare your heart and mind for a week away at camp with students. Did you love hearing from our friends at Yo…

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The Senior Year Transition 29:15

7M ago29:15

29:15

Do you remember senior year of high school? There was so much excitement for the future, yet it came with a lot of unknowns, changes, and insecurities. As you prepare your students to make this transition out of your ministry, we hope this episode will provide some clarity and direction as you lead in the season ahead. Resource Highlights: Before Y…

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Submission vs. Surrender with Kristi McLelland 28:59

7M ago28:59

28:59

In September of 2023, the team at Lifeway (including Amanda!) went to Israel with Kristi McLelland to record video teachings for her upcoming women's and teen girls' Bible study, Luke in the Land. While the trip was an incredible experience, Kristi wrestled with the Lord behind the scenes especially when the events in Israel on October 7 took place…

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Asking Good Questions 29:32

7M ago29:32

29:32

Welcome back to Season 3 of His Glory, Her Good! What do you do when a table of girls are staring back at you with blank faces? How do you transition from a silly conversation to an intentional one without being awkward? What does an invitation and response time look like for your student ministry? It may feel minor, but becoming a good question as…

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Rest, Rest, Rest 32:10

9M ago32:10

32:10

Why does rest often feel like an idea that seems just out of reach? We know God commands us to rest, but what does that actually look like when ministry and life feel all-consuming at times? In our final episode of Season 2, you'll hear how we've struggled to know how to rest and the lies that have kept us from resting. Yet through this conversatio…

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Fighting Shame with Aunt P 33:20

9M ago33:20

33:20

Whether dealing with our own shame or helping teen girls fight shame in their lives, this is a topic that can't be avoided when leading in student ministry. In this episode with Aunt P, we talk about how to know the difference between shame and conviction from the Holy Spirit. She also shares the danger of not dealing with our own shame, as well as…

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Learning Gen Alpha with Amy-Jo Girardier 27:18

9M ago27:18

27:18

It feels like we've been talking about Gen Z forever, but Gen Alpha is already in our youth ministries! What do we need to know about this generation that will help us lead and love them better? Amy-Jo Girardier, girls minister champion and Lifeway Girls author, joined us for this episode to help answer that important question! We learned SO much a…

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Marriage in Ministry — Meet Our Husbands! 33:52

9M ago33:52

33:52

Our two favorite people in the world are on the podcast today! That's right, you get to meet our husbands on today's episode as we share what marriage in ministry has looked like for us up to this point! It is a ton of fun and so beautiful to do ministry alongside your spouse. But it also can be messy and painful. We hope you will be encouraged as …

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Singleness in Ministry with Delaney Degelow 41:08

10M ago41:08

41:08

Nothing says student ministry in February like a relationship series! In a recent poll of girls ministers, over 60% responded as single (not engaged or married). But as two married gals hosting this podcast, we knew we aren't the experts to talk about being single in ministry. So we invited a dear friend and minister, Delaney Degelow, to share the …

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Partners in Ministry - Meet our Bosses! 31:06

10M ago31:06

31:06

If you work in student ministry, it’s likely you work with the guys on your team. You may love it or have your struggles, depending on your team dynamic or current ministry season. Either way, we want to invite you (and those guys on your team) to listen in on this conversation where we talk about being partners in ministry with our BOSSES! It is s…

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When You Want to Give Up with Alexandra Hoover 21:51

10M ago21:51

21:51

When your faith is shaken and you begin to question where God has you, what do you do? If you're thinking about throwing in the towel or struggling to keep going, you're not alone. We hope you're encouraged through this honest conversation with friend and author, Alexandra Hoover. This episode was recorded in November 2023 LIVE at Lifeway Women's F…

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What's Your Discipleship Strategy? 37:05

10M ago37:05

37:05

Discipleship is not a new topic around here, nor is it likely something new to you. But let’s take some time to evaluate what discipleship looks like for us today, where we want to go, and how we equip our leaders to join in on the journey. Our hope is this conversation will encourage you in whatever season you find yourself, as well as remind you …

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Good News for Our Bodies with Caroline Saunders 22:45

11M ago22:45

22:45

New Year, new you!? Wait, is that right? Many of us have bought the lie that struggles with body image and self-esteem are just teen girl issues. Yet in the New Year, we come face-to-face with the reality that our bodies never quite feel good enough. We'd like to be thinner, prettier, and just better, please. But phew, that feels exhausting even as…

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What If This Year Is Wonderful? 24:18

11M ago24:18

24:18

Not only is it a new year, but we are in a brand new season of His Glory, Her Good! And to start it off, you're going to hear all about how we feel going into 2024. Where are you at with the new year? Are you excited to crush some goals? Nervous for what's to come? Or just thankful 2023 is over? Inspired by the book, What If It’s Wonderful? by Nico…

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The Bigger Story with Yasmine Williams Woods 26:12

12M ago26:12

26:12

“We don’t trip, we trust.” On our final episode of Season 1, we are very excited for you to hear from our friend, YouTuber, and CEO of Bible Beauty Co., Yasmine Williams Woods. It’s easy to get caught up in the detours, setbacks, delays, frustrations, and loss. But if we are going to proclaim that our calling is ultimately for His glory, we have to…

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Meet Aunt P: How to Seek and Refer Counseling 30:30

12M ago30:30

30:30

As ministry leaders, hard conversations are a natural part of our jobs. But when do we acknowledge our limitations and refer our students, leaders, parents, and maybe even ourselves to professional counseling? And how do we go about doing that? That's why we’re introducing Aunt P—our friend and residential counseling professional on this podcast! A…

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Remember Your Calling 29:43

1y ago29:43

29:43

Did God actually call me to work in student ministry? What if my calling looks different than I thought it would? Am I in the wrong calling? What should I do once I am called? These are all common questions we hear often from ministry leaders, and we want you to know you're not alone if you've asked any one of them. Join our conversation today with…

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Building Leaders 34:24

1y ago34:24

34:24

We can’t do ministry alone! So how can you begin building a culture of leaders who are champions for student and girls ministry? We’ll talk about the purpose of leaders, and discuss a strategy using three touchpoints: coach, care, and recruit. It doesn’t matter if you need one or one hundred leaders, we hope you’ll be encouraged on your next step i…

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In Our Feels with Mac and Kenz 35:58

1y ago35:58

35:58

We are so thankful to have friends and Lifeway Girls authors, Mac Bridges and Kenz Durham, with us for this episode all about feelings! Working with teen girls in ministry, we experience and talk through all the feels. You might not be a feeler, but what if we told you that God has created our feelings to invite us into intimacy with Him? And here’…

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Truth, Love, and Hard Conversations 20:41

1y ago20:41

20:41

Whether it’s with our leaders, students, or peers, we will face hard conversations. The question is how do we find that balance of love and truth? In this episode, we talk about why the hard conversations are necessary and how the most loving thing we can do is to be honest. Our guest today is Tega Faafa. She is the brand owner of the Hyfi curricul…

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Behavior Modification vs. Heart Transformation 22:15

1y ago22:15

22:15

Watching your teen girl make mistakes or bad choices can lead to frustration or feeling like a failure. But as ministry leaders, we must be careful not to replace the work of the Holy Spirit in a girls’ life with our good intentions to modify their behavior. Good News: How to Know the Gospel and Live It by Caroline Saunders Follow us on social medi…

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Freedom to Be Yourself with Ben and Lynley Mandrell 28:57

1y ago28:57

28:57

Whether you're falling in the footsteps of a beloved ministry leader or don't fit the mold of "what it should look like," we want to remind you that Christ has called you to be you. This episode is your invitation into a life of authenticity and vulnerability, which is where all meaningful relationships begin. We are so thankful for our guests, Ben…

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Navigating Isolation 26:06

1y ago26:06

26:06

I am the only girl on my team. I didn’t get invited to that meeting. I don’t know anyone else who has this job. I don’t have community, and I don’t have anyone pouring into me. Am I the only one? Has God forgotten me? We are often able to give the best advice or encouragement to our teen girls. But do we take our own advice? Do we know how to recal…

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Meet Amanda & Corinne 26:29

1y ago26:29

26:29

Welcome to His Glory, Her Good! We are really glad you’re here. As we kick off this new podcast, we want to make sure you know the hearts and stories behind our two co-hosts — Amanda Mejias and Corinne Allen. You’ll learn quickly that you won’t find any perfect people here! We are just two gals who want to partner with you in student ministry, equi…

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Introducing: His Glory, Her Good with Amanda and Corinne 3:08

1y ago3:08

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A weekly show, hosted by Amanda Mejias and Corinne Allen, His Glory, Her Good was designed specifically for women serving in student ministry. Through this podcast, we hope you’ll find us to be two new friends who want to partner with you in student ministry, equip you in your calling, and encourage you to press on. We are committed to bringing aut…

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