- 52 minutes 57 secondsWhen Good Things Aren’t Enough with Joanna Kimbrel
What are you looking to for satisfaction? We all experience longings—for comfort, approval, relationships, success, control, and more. But even good things were never meant to bear the weight of satisfying our souls.
Today we’re breaking from our series on Biblical theology for a conversation with Joanna Kimbrell about misplaced longings, what it looks like to cultivate our desires, and the true desire of every soul—Christ himself. This conversation is deeply theological and also incredibly practical, and we hope it stirs your longing for the day when every longing will be ultimately and forever satisfied.
00:00 — What Does It Mean to Be Truly Satisfied?
07:49 — Where Are You Looking for Satisfaction?
15:43 — What Do Our Longings Reveal About What We Really Need?
25:36 — How Can We Grow in Our Desire for God?
37:48 — Finding Satisfaction in the Midst of Suffering
43:00 — When All Our Longings Will Finally Be Satisfied
FULL SHOW NOTES
journeywomen.org/episode/finding-satisfaction
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
What are some things you tend to find your satisfaction in? Are there ways you notice your soul being “undernourished” by those things?
Which of the Scriptures that Joanna referenced resonated most with you? Consider memorizing it this week.
Have you experienced satisfaction in God even amidst a season of hardship and suffering?
How does dwelling on your future eternal reality help you to have satisfaction in God today?
- What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode?o or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode?
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On the Journeywomen podcast, we’ll help you know and love God through his Word, find your hope in the gospel, and invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.
17 August 2026, 8:00 am - 55 minutes 35 secondsThe Grace of Sanctification with Andreas and Marny Köstenberger
Biblical Theology, Episode 09
Today, Hunter Beless is joined by Andreas and Marny Köstenberger to explore the biblical theology of sanctification. Together, they discuss what it means to live a life set apart for God, resting in the Spirit's transforming work while pursuing holiness in the context of the local church. As we grow in Christ, our lives become a witness that points others to God and his Word. We pray this conversation encourages you to depend more fully on the Lord as he faithfully accomplishes his work of sanctification in you.
03:00 The Importance of Biblical Theology
10:30 Understanding Sanctification
20:00 The Role of Holiness in Sanctification
29:00 Implications of Sanctification in Parenting
30:40 The Sermon on the Mount
36:00 Abiding in Christ
45:00 The Purpose of Suffering in Sanctification
49:15 God’s Glory in Sanctification
FULL SHOW NOTES
journeywomen.org/episode/grace-of-sanctification
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
- Where are some places we see examples of or teaching about sanctification in Scripture?
- Do you tend to strive for holiness—a set apart life—or do you tend to try to be relevant to the world?
- What are some ways in which you act as if your sanctification is up to you rather than a work done by the Spirit?
- What are some practical ways you can abide in Christ and his Word?
- What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode?
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On the Journeywomen podcast, we’ll help you know and love God through his Word, find your hope in the gospel, and invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.
3 August 2026, 8:00 am - 43 minutes 33 secondsJesus Our Perfect Priest with Yannick Christos-Wahab
Biblical Theology, Episode 08
Today, Lauren Bowerman is talking with Yannick Christos-Wahab about the theme of priest and priesthood that we see throughout Scripture. Yannick and Lauren trace the theme of priesthood through the Bible, from its early hints in Genesis, through the priests of Israel, and ultimately all the way to Jesus, who fulfills and transform the role as our great high priest (and who then passes the baton to us as a “royal priesthood” of believers!). We hope that seeing Jesus as your high priest in this episode helps you to love him more!
4:30 Understanding Biblical Theology
7:45 Role and Purpose of the Priest
12:30 Why Were Priests Needed?
17:30 The Need for a Better Priest
21:00 Jesus as Our Priest
28:00 Before the Throne
32:00 Priesthood of Believers
37:00 The Word and the Church
FULL SHOW NOTES
journeywomen.org/episode/jesus-our-perfect-priest
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Was your understanding of the Old Testament and the Levitical priesthood system broadened as you listened to this episode? How so?
How does seeing Christ as your perfect priest increase your love for him?
Does understanding Christ’s priestly work have an impact on the way you feel the weight of your sin, guilt, or shame? How so?
What do you think about the fact that you—and every believer—is now a part of a royal priesthood? How does that impact your understanding of your mission in the world?
What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode?
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On the Journeywomen podcast, we’ll help you know and love God through his Word, find your hope in the gospel, and invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.
20 July 2026, 8:00 am - 32 minutes 41 secondsThe Beauty of Belonging to the Global Church with Tim Challies
Today we get to hear about Tim Challies’ experience traveling the world and worshipping with our brothers and sisters in Christ within their local contexts. We pray this conversation strengthens your faith in the God of the nations—the One who created and loves each of his children, no matter our geographical location.
FULL SHOW NOTES
journeywomen.org/episode/beauty-of-global-church
4:00 Tim Challies’ Work
6:00 Worshipping God Around the World
12:30 Unity Across Cultures
19:30 What the Global Church Teaches Us
25:30 Finding Unity Amongst Differences
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
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Have you ever worshiped outside of your local context? Were there any things that opened your eyes a bit to God’s great big global church?
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How does it make you feel to know that from the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is being praised somewhere?
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How does thinking about the Church around the globe affect your humility when it comes to worship and God’s Word?
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When you’re in conflict with a brother or sister in Christ, how might it help you to consider you will spend eternity with him or her?
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What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode?
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On the Journeywomen podcast, we’ll help you know and love God through his Word, find your hope in the gospel, and invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.
6 July 2026, 8:00 am -
- 47 minutes 44 secondsThe King and His Kingdom with Sam Emadi
Biblical Theology, Episode 07
Today’s episode is with Sam Emadi about a theme in Biblical theology that you may think you know a lot about: the kingdom of God. Sam gives us a masterclass in both the theological and practical ways we see God’s kingdom in his Word and here on earth, and this is such an amazing conversation. We hope this episode moved your heart to praise our King Jesus and to desire to tell everyone you know about him and his kingdom.
4:00 Defining the Kingdom
7:15 Tracing the Kingdom
11:30 Kingdom Fulfilled in Christ
19:00 David in God’s Kingdom
26:00 Jesus in God’s Kingdom
30:00 Living in the Kingdom
35:00 The Church in the Kingdom
40:30 The Hope of the Kingdom
FULL SHOW NOTES
journeywomen.org/episode/king-and-kingdom
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
- What part of this episode did you find most interesting? Were there passages of Scripture that Sam helped you understand differently? Perhaps read those passages more deeply this week.
- What sticks out to you when you think about how Jesus spoke about his “upside-down” kingdom?
- How does thinking about sharing in Christ’s rule change how you go about your daily life?
- How did listening to this episode grow your affection for God’s Word?
- What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode?
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- Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned.
On the Journeywomen podcast, we’ll help you know and love God through his Word, find your hope in the gospel, and invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.
22 June 2026, 8:00 am - 51 minutes 36 secondsHonesty with God with Jess Ray
Today Lauren Bowerman is chatting with singer-songwriter Jess Ray about how God uses the difficulties of life and even our doubts to invite us closer to him. This conversation is deeply honest and rich with hope, and we pray that amidst the difficult seasons, doubts, or questions, you maintain it meets you in your story, nudges you to honestly seek the Lord, and presses you closer to the God who comes near to us in Jesus.
Our Lament and God’s Love 2:25
Stabilizing Habits and Prayer 17:17
Walking Through Darkness 26:20
Knowing God’s Word 36:10
Encouragement to Draw Near to God 43:18
FULL SHOW NOTES
journeywomen.org/episode/honesty-with-god
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
- What has it looked like for you to invite God into your doubts, questions, and difficulties? Do you find this easy or hard to do?
- Have there been seasons of your life where you have experienced God loving you and teaching you to love him again?
- Do you ever wrestle with the tension of holding sorrow and hope together? What might it look like for you to bring this before the Lord today?
- Where in God’s Word have you found comfort and truth for your current season? Consider memorizing one of these Scripture passages with a friend.
- What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode?
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On the Journeywomen podcast, we’ll help you know and love God through his Word, find your hope in the gospel, and invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.
8 June 2026, 8:00 am - 55 minutes 17 secondsEntering God's Promised Rest with Jen Wilkin
Biblical Theology, Episode 06
Today we get to continue our biblical theology series and hear from Jen Wilkin about the promises of God from the book of Joshua. We hope this episode makes helpful connections for you throughout Scripture and causes you to marvel at the soul-rest God gives us in Christ Jesus and in the final rest he offers us when we will one day be with him.
Bible Fluency and the Bible’s Story 5:00
The Promises of Joshua 13:30
Future Promise of Hope 20:00
Living in the Rest Christ Offers 24:30
Evil in the World 30:00
The Word with Others 41:00
FULL SHOW NOTES
journeywomen.org/episode/entering-gods-rest
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
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What is the difference between biblical literacy and biblical fluency?
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Where are some areas of your life in which you might need to walk in more obedience so as to increase collateral blessing to others? How does knowing you are freed from the power of sin and indwelt by the Holy Spirit help you choose obedience over sin?
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How can you live out of the rest God offers us even when we do sin—knowing he will never break covenant with us and will never leave nor forsake us?
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What are some ways you could gather to discuss the Word in community if you don’t already?
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What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode?
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On the Journeywomen podcast, we’ll help you know and love God through his Word, find your hope in the gospel, and invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.
25 May 2026, 8:00 am -
- 50 minutes 48 secondsGod's Purpose for His People with Benjamin Gladd
Biblical Theology, Episode 05
Today Dr. Benjamin Gladd helps us explore the topic of God’s purposes for his people here on earth and his ultimate purpose for us in Christ. Our hope is that this episode will encourage you to worship your Creator as you live out those purposes day-in and day-out.
Intro & Big Picture 0:01–12:20
Imaging God and Anti-Imaging 12:20–16:11
God’s Promise & the Hope for His People 16:11-28:20
Implications for Believers Today 28:20-40:40
How to Dig Deeper 40:40–end
FULL SHOW NOTES
journeywomen.org/episode/gods-purpose-gods-people
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
- How do you view the connection between Israel and the Church today? Is how you view the covenant family today different from what you previously believed?
- Describe some different examples of imaging God and anti-imaging God (or taking on the image of the serpent).
- What does it look like for you to rightly image God today in the specific circumstances in which God has placed you?
- How does knowing Adam, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Jesus Christ himself are your covenant family affect how you view yourself?
- What words might you be listening to rather than God’s Word causing you to improperly bear God’s image?
- Evaluate what you spend your time on. Are there ways you can incorporate more life-giving
- What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode?
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- Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned.
On the Journeywomen podcast, we’ll help you know and love God through his Word, find your hope in the gospel, and invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.
11 May 2026, 7:00 am - 48 minutes 3 secondsMothering in Christ's Righteousness with Abbey Wedgeworth
Today we’re sharing a conversation with our friend Abbey Wedgeworth about how the gospel—and specifically Christ’s righteousness—meets you in every part of life, even in the mundane and even shame-filled moments of motherhood. And while we’ll focus on the everyday realities mothers experience, this conversation isn’t just for moms; whether you’re in a season of motherhood or not, this episode will deeply encourage you as you seek to apply the gospel to the ordinary moments of your own life.
FULL SHOW NOTES
journeywomen.org/episode/mothering-in-christs-righteousness
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
- Why is it so important to start at the gospel when we think through our mothering and discipleship?
- What is a “fig leaf covering” that you find in your own mothering? What do you use to make you feel better about yourself that isn’t Jesus
- What could it practically look like for you to clothe yourself in the righteousness of Jesus? Especially in the context of motherhood or discipleship?
- Where are some areas or issues in your life that you’re making a morality issue that’s really just a humanity issue?
- What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode?
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On the Journeywomen podcast, we’ll help you know and love God through his Word, find your hope in the gospel, and invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.
27 April 2026, 9:00 am - 50 minutes 4 secondsNothing But the Blood with Natalie Brand
Biblical Theology, Episode 04
Today we get to hear from author Natalie Brand about the theme of blood and sacrifice throughout the Scriptures. Our hope is that this conversation makes you think well about the cross and the living in light of Christ’s sacrifice on our behalf.
FULL SHOW NOTES
journeywomen.org/episode/nothing-but-the-blood
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
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What passages of Scripture come to mind when you think about the theme of blood/sacrifice? How do they fit into the grand narrative of God redeeming a people for himself?
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How does thinking about God’s fatherly smile toward you change the way you think about your sin and Christ’s atonement?
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How has this episode changed the way you read passages about blood or sacrifice?
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What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode?
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On the Journeywomen podcast, we’ll help you know and love God through his Word, find your hope in the gospel, and invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.
13 April 2026, 8:00 am -
- 58 minutes 44 secondsCreation and New Creation with Alex Duke
Biblical Theology, Episode 03
Today, we get to talk with Alex Duke about the theme of Creation and New Creation. As we just scratch the surface of this huge theme in Biblical theology, we hope it spurs you on to marvel at our great Creator who always keeps his promises.
FULL SHOW NOTES
journeywomen.org/episode/creation-and-new-creation
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
- What are some examples in Scripture where we can trace the thread of creation?
- Does anything change about your days when you remember that God is in the business of keeping his promises?
- What is one thing you learned about God and his Word from this conversation?
- How does thinking about the theme of Creation and New Creation point you to Jesus? What ultimate hope do you have in regards to this topic?
- What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode?
FOR MORE
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On the Journeywomen podcast, we’ll help you know and love God through his Word, find your hope in the gospel, and invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.
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