The Courage to Commit with Shawn Johnson East & Andrew East

Jesus Sees You: What the Women Around Jesus Teach Us Today | Kristi McLelland

Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to walk beside Jesus in the first century? In this powerful episode of The Women of Joy Show, Maegan sits down with Bible teacher and author Kristi McLelland to step into the world of Scripture through a Middle Eastern lens. Together, they explore how understanding the culture Jesus lived in transforms familiar Bible stories and reveals just how radically He valued, honored, and restored women. From the woman at the well to Mary and Martha, from the woman who anointed Jesus' feet to the women who remained faithful at the cross, you'll discover that Jesus consistently moved toward those societies often overlooked. He didn't simply tolerate women; He invited them close, dignified their stories, and called them into His Kingdom work. If you've ever questioned your value, wondered if God truly sees you, or longed to understand Jesus more deeply, this conversation will remind you that your identity has never been determined by your past, your performance, or the opinions of others. It has always been found in the One who calls you by name. Connect with Women of Joy If today's conversation encouraged you, be sure to subscribe to The Women of Joy Show so you never miss an episode. Share this conversation with a friend who needs to be reminded that Jesus sees her, knows her, and invites her to walk closely with Him. Because here at The Women of Joy Show, we laugh a little, grow a lot, and don't do life alone. Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazc3WUNzVnRwNXdMcVBUcHRWTXUxOURsald6Z3xBQ3Jtc0trQmswOU5XUndUcXU0VjE0S2xiZlhRanJIbDdOd3ItcmdQRDFwNU4zMEllb19lOTlzczExSWIxNXl4Q1Nkdy03TWNWNTItb1ZXd0p0TXFCUkgyVTN6MXNLZkU1ZjU0Y0tjSGM2WlhubXJtZGluczlHTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fanniefdowns%2F&v=nssI5K-S9Hohttps://instagram.com/womenofjoy [https://gominno.com/about/] Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVQ3THpoM3Zqek5nNVpGRlB4VzNGeTBKWlVvUXxBQ3Jtc0ttSHhVQWNRekFUTHgyRlVaOU1fQkpweEo0dnZvU0lRZnZ5bGp0TGl3OVhYVUZvdjFDbnBCS2JHbmZmdnhxY0hXbHFvendkUGVCUlNpMkRsa3VzWUZnVGxEU3VRQjJvN19jZFNNcXV2bldORmdrQ01aNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fanniefdowns%2F&v=nssI5K-S9Ho https://facebook.com/womenofjoy [https://gominno.com/about/] . . . . Learn more about Kristi McClelland: https://www.newlensbiblicalstudies.com/about/ [https://www.newlensbiblicalstudies.com/about/] Purchase her Bible Study on Jesus & Women: https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Women-Bible-Access-Century/dp/1087773954/ref=sr_1_1?crid=256RCIMT8MQP3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7u0h8NXEzl3aNpOt41q02fOmKl295KyS4FQUBjURfmBROxOAPSWAFxNfSaI14aq1i5LdmMjgPvQGjc8I69LneVdcxAZ7IRtWE1dB-JnxWRWZkMsxMfa4aL62iT3vr7JnD-nVvuKf11dZtDwgaLQeJeip99OYoCS1F_n1eK9IeKb3cn8LTFW-iCrrCTqPytksweafrIO3EjMtupd_6VxOyltWcVRy4tP6dzyw9hGvrjQ.-JnKPxOJHgP3WtlakDSsMSAHLa7sbY0gMGAEFZd-eSg&dib_tag=se&keywords=jesus+and+women+by+kristi+mcclelland&qid=1783028788&sprefix=jesus+and+women%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-1 [https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Women-Bible-Access-Century/dp/1087773954/ref=sr_1_1?crid=256RCIMT8MQP3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7u0h8NXEzl3aNpOt41q02fOmKl295KyS4FQUBjURfmBROxOAPSWAFxNfSaI14aq1i5LdmMjgPvQGjc8I69LneVdcxAZ7IRtWE1dB-JnxWRWZkMsxMfa4aL62iT3vr7JnD-nVvuKf11dZtDwgaLQeJeip99OYoCS1F_n1eK9IeKb3cn8LTFW-iCrrCTqPytksweafrIO3EjMtupd_6VxOyltWcVRy4tP6dzyw9hGvrjQ.-JnKPxOJHgP3WtlakDSsMSAHLa7sbY0gMGAEFZd-eSg&dib_tag=se&keywords=jesus+and+women+by+kristi+mcclelland&qid=1783028788&sprefix=jesus+and+women%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-1] Join us for our spring/summer online women’s bible study at: christianwomensbiblestudy.com [http://christianwomensbiblestudy.com/] Check Out the Women of Joy STORE: https://women-of-joy.myshopify.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDl2V192d19RaktUYVlqQm5FWExOVUY2UWgwQXxBQ3Jtc0trdTZ0aEhUUkZrLUFNelJ3VzFaNXlQRHFac214Sjc5cHVRbXFKelU4RUROek9kQVpuM09mY0w4U1EzQVg5RG5kTFMxS0pRSGJwT3BqVWpQTW43WWpFR2c1ZnE4VmRxRklMREJjNWFNNS1TWEt6T0dUZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwomen-of-joy.myshopify.com%2F&v=6u63GzjwpHc] What is Women of Joy? Women of Joy is one of the nation's leading Christian women's ministries, helping women encounter God through live events, Bible studies, podcasts, and resources designed to strengthen their faith and encourage their hearts. It is part of Phil Waldrep Ministries which includes Women of Joy, Celebrators, Grid Iron Men, and The New England Pastor's Encouragement Retreat. #ChristianPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/christianpodcast] #ChristianWomen [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/christianwomen] #WomenOfJoy [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/womenofjoy] #Faith [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/faith] #BibleStudy [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/biblestudy] #Prayer [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/prayer] #ChristianLiving [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/christianliving]

How to Pray for Your Kids (Part 2)| Leisa Nelson

It is so exciting to dive into part 2 of our 2 part series on praying for your kids. In this episode of The Women of Joy Show, Maegan continued her conversation with Leisa Nelson to discuss how parents can move beyond praying only for circumstances and begin praying for the hearts, character, faith, and future of their children. Leisa shares practical encouragement for building a consistent prayer life, trusting God with the children He has entrusted to us, and partnering with Him in the work He is already doing in their lives. Together, they explore how Scripture can shape our prayers and why remembering that our children belong to God first changes everything. Whether your children are toddlers, teenagers, or adults, this conversation will equip you with practical tools and biblical encouragement to pray with greater confidence and purpose. Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazc3WUNzVnRwNXdMcVBUcHRWTXUxOURsald6Z3xBQ3Jtc0trQmswOU5XUndUcXU0VjE0S2xiZlhRanJIbDdOd3ItcmdQRDFwNU4zMEllb19lOTlzczExSWIxNXl4Q1Nkdy03TWNWNTItb1ZXd0p0TXFCUkgyVTN6MXNLZkU1ZjU0Y0tjSGM2WlhubXJtZGluczlHTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fanniefdowns%2F&v=nssI5K-S9Hohttps://instagram.com/womenofjoy [https://gominno.com/about/] Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVQ3THpoM3Zqek5nNVpGRlB4VzNGeTBKWlVvUXxBQ3Jtc0ttSHhVQWNRekFUTHgyRlVaOU1fQkpweEo0dnZvU0lRZnZ5bGp0TGl3OVhYVUZvdjFDbnBCS2JHbmZmdnhxY0hXbHFvendkUGVCUlNpMkRsa3VzWUZnVGxEU3VRQjJvN19jZFNNcXV2bldORmdrQ01aNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fanniefdowns%2F&v=nssI5K-S9Ho https://facebook.com/womenofjoy [https://gominno.com/about/] . . . . More from Charles Billingsley: HTTPS://WWW.CHARLESBILLINGSLEY.COM [https://www.charlesbillingsley.com/] . . . . Join us for our spring/summer online women’s bible study at: christianwomensbiblestudy.com [http://christianwomensbiblestudy.com/] . . . . Join us at a Women of Joy LIVE event: Check out the spring tour: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3dFRzZYMGlrN05xd1hGSG1iRW5fc1I2MEJ5QXxBQ3Jtc0tsTnZmVEE0bk84MlFQRnVJWmFra2I4cktUTWdDWDZoQlRSeFBrVE1YOWplellGcmlBSk1xdldIaHJTTXRTWDJIR2ROQmRnSXZwdlNjSkxZVzF1c1dpZkMtZVFzS0VFZWdJYm16NVp1WUtYUV9mSk9SZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.anniefdowns.com%2Fevents&v=nssI5K-S9Hohttps://womenofjoy.org/events [https://womenofjoy.org/events] Even better, you know you want to cruise with us in 2027: https://womenofjoy.org/cruise-event/cruise-2027 [https://womenofjoy.org/cruise-event/cruise-2027] . . . . . Join us for our spring/summer online women’s bible study at: christianwomensbiblestudy.com [http://christianwomensbiblestudy.com/] . . . . . Check Out the Women of Joy STORE: https://women-of-joy.myshopify.com/ [https://women-of-joy.myshopify.com/]

How to Pray for Your Kids (Part 1) | Leisa Nelson

As parents, few things matter more than how we pray for our children. Yet many of us find ourselves praying the same prayers over and over, wondering if we're missing opportunities to pray more intentionally and strategically. In this episode of The Women of Joy Show, Maegan sits down with Leisa Nelson to discuss how parents can move beyond praying only for circumstances and begin praying for the hearts, character, faith, and future of their children. Leisa shares practical encouragement for building a consistent prayer life, trusting God with the children He has entrusted to us, and partnering with Him in the work He is already doing in their lives. Together, they explore how Scripture can shape our prayers and why remembering that our children belong to God first changes everything. Whether your children are toddlers, teenagers, or adults, this conversation will equip you with practical tools and biblical encouragement to pray with greater confidence and purpose. Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazc3WUNzVnRwNXdMcVBUcHRWTXUxOURsald6Z3xBQ3Jtc0trQmswOU5XUndUcXU0VjE0S2xiZlhRanJIbDdOd3ItcmdQRDFwNU4zMEllb19lOTlzczExSWIxNXl4Q1Nkdy03TWNWNTItb1ZXd0p0TXFCUkgyVTN6MXNLZkU1ZjU0Y0tjSGM2WlhubXJtZGluczlHTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fanniefdowns%2F&v=nssI5K-S9Hohttps://instagram.com/womenofjoy [https://gominno.com/about/] Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVQ3THpoM3Zqek5nNVpGRlB4VzNGeTBKWlVvUXxBQ3Jtc0ttSHhVQWNRekFUTHgyRlVaOU1fQkpweEo0dnZvU0lRZnZ5bGp0TGl3OVhYVUZvdjFDbnBCS2JHbmZmdnhxY0hXbHFvendkUGVCUlNpMkRsa3VzWUZnVGxEU3VRQjJvN19jZFNNcXV2bldORmdrQ01aNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fanniefdowns%2F&v=nssI5K-S9Ho https://facebook.com/womenofjoy [https://gominno.com/about/] . . . . More from Charles Billingsley: HTTPS://WWW.CHARLESBILLINGSLEY.COM [https://www.charlesbillingsley.com/] . . . . Join us for our spring/summer online women’s bible study at: christianwomensbiblestudy.com [http://christianwomensbiblestudy.com/] . . . . Join us at a Women of Joy LIVE event: Check out the spring tour: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3dFRzZYMGlrN05xd1hGSG1iRW5fc1I2MEJ5QXxBQ3Jtc0tsTnZmVEE0bk84MlFQRnVJWmFra2I4cktUTWdDWDZoQlRSeFBrVE1YOWplellGcmlBSk1xdldIaHJTTXRTWDJIR2ROQmRnSXZwdlNjSkxZVzF1c1dpZkMtZVFzS0VFZWdJYm16NVp1WUtYUV9mSk9SZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.anniefdowns.com%2Fevents&v=nssI5K-S9Hohttps://womenofjoy.org/events [https://womenofjoy.org/events] Even better, you know you want to cruise with us in 2027: https://womenofjoy.org/cruise-event/cruise-2027 [https://womenofjoy.org/cruise-event/cruise-2027] . . . . . Join us for our spring/summer online women’s bible study at: christianwomensbiblestudy.com [http://christianwomensbiblestudy.com/] . . . . . Check Out the Women of Joy STORE: https://women-of-joy.myshopify.com/ [https://women-of-joy.myshopify.com/]

The Moms of Summer | Rachel Ramsey Cruze

Summer is supposed to be the season of memories, sunshine, and slowing down, but for many moms, it feels more like a full-time job. Between managing schedules, planning activities, coordinating childcare, feeding hungry kids around the clock, and trying to keep everyone entertained, summer can quickly become overwhelming. In this episode of The Women of Joy Show, Maegan sits down with bestselling author and financial expert Rachel Cruze to talk about the pressures moms face during the summer months. Together, they unpack the unrealistic expectations many women carry, the temptation to overspend in pursuit of the "perfect summer," and how to create meaningful memories without exhausting yourself emotionally, physically, or financially. Whether you're juggling camps, vacations, sports schedules, work responsibilities, or simply trying to survive the daily chaos, this conversation will remind you that your children don't need a cruise director. They need a mom who is present. Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazc3WUNzVnRwNXdMcVBUcHRWTXUxOURsald6Z3xBQ3Jtc0trQmswOU5XUndUcXU0VjE0S2xiZlhRanJIbDdOd3ItcmdQRDFwNU4zMEllb19lOTlzczExSWIxNXl4Q1Nkdy03TWNWNTItb1ZXd0p0TXFCUkgyVTN6MXNLZkU1ZjU0Y0tjSGM2WlhubXJtZGluczlHTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fanniefdowns%2F&v=nssI5K-S9Hohttps://instagram.com/womenofjoy [https://gominno.com/about/] Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVQ3THpoM3Zqek5nNVpGRlB4VzNGeTBKWlVvUXxBQ3Jtc0ttSHhVQWNRekFUTHgyRlVaOU1fQkpweEo0dnZvU0lRZnZ5bGp0TGl3OVhYVUZvdjFDbnBCS2JHbmZmdnhxY0hXbHFvendkUGVCUlNpMkRsa3VzWUZnVGxEU3VRQjJvN19jZFNNcXV2bldORmdrQ01aNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fanniefdowns%2F&v=nssI5K-S9Ho https://facebook.com/womenofjoy [https://gominno.com/about/] . . . . Learn more about Rachel Ramsey Cruze: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/rachel-cruze?srsltid=AfmBOoqBYdR3c3o26W0o25Djsah6W_4sjGGWMmf9J1ihd0eukP9tlgJU [https://www.ramseysolutions.com/rachel-cruze?srsltid=AfmBOoqBYdR3c3o26W0o25Djsah6W_4sjGGWMmf9J1ihd0eukP9tlgJU] Purchase their new book: The Courage to Commit: Embrace The Radical Power of Sticking with Something https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRR3HBJ5/?bestFormat=true&k=the%20courage%20to%20commit&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-bk-ww_k1_1_12_de&crid=1R1Z0G291PEKC&sprefix=the%20courage%20 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRR3HBJ5/?bestFormat=true&k=the%20courage%20to%20commit&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-bk-ww_k1_1_12_de&crid=1R1Z0G291PEKC&sprefix=the%20courage%20] Join us for our spring/summer online women’s bible study at: christianwomensbiblestudy.com [http://christianwomensbiblestudy.com/]

The Courage to Commit with Shawn Johnson East & Andrew East

Today on The Women of Joy Show, we continue our Summer of Joy talking about how we can learn to be better at commitment. I had the opportunity to sit down with Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson East and former NFL player Andrew East to talk about their new book, Courage to Commit. In a culture that often celebrates keeping our options open, Shawn and Andrew offer a refreshing perspective on what it means to fully commit—to God, to marriage, to family, and to the life God has called us to build. Together, we discuss the realities of marriage beyond the highlight reel, navigating seasons of change, raising children, and learning to choose each other again and again. Shawn and Andrew share candidly about the challenges they've faced, the lessons they've learned, and why commitment isn't about perfection—it's about showing up, growing together, and staying rooted in what matters most. We also talk about the pressures many women face today: the pressure to do it all, be it all, and somehow keep everything balanced. Their wisdom is both practical and encouraging for anyone seeking stronger relationships and a deeper sense of purpose. Whether you're married, dating, single, or simply wanting to build healthier relationships, this conversation offers valuable insights about trust, faithfulness, and the courage required to live with intention. Take a few moments this week to consider where God may be calling you to deeper commitment. Whether it's in your marriage, friendships, faith journey, family, or personal growth, ask yourself: What would it look like to show up faithfully in this area today? Because while commitment can be costly, the fruit it produces is often greater than we could imagine. Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazc3WUNzVnRwNXdMcVBUcHRWTXUxOURsald6Z3xBQ3Jtc0trQmswOU5XUndUcXU0VjE0S2xiZlhRanJIbDdOd3ItcmdQRDFwNU4zMEllb19lOTlzczExSWIxNXl4Q1Nkdy03TWNWNTItb1ZXd0p0TXFCUkgyVTN6MXNLZkU1ZjU0Y0tjSGM2WlhubXJtZGluczlHTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fanniefdowns%2F&v=nssI5K-S9Hohttps://instagram.com/womenofjoy [https://gominno.com/about/] Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVQ3THpoM3Zqek5nNVpGRlB4VzNGeTBKWlVvUXxBQ3Jtc0ttSHhVQWNRekFUTHgyRlVaOU1fQkpweEo0dnZvU0lRZnZ5bGp0TGl3OVhYVUZvdjFDbnBCS2JHbmZmdnhxY0hXbHFvendkUGVCUlNpMkRsa3VzWUZnVGxEU3VRQjJvN19jZFNNcXV2bldORmdrQ01aNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fanniefdowns%2F&v=nssI5K-S9Ho https://facebook.com/womenofjoy [https://gominno.com/about/] . . . . Learn more about Shawn Johnson and Andrew East https://www.shawnjohnson.com/thelife [https://www.shawnjohnson.com/thelife] Purchase their new book: The Courage to Commit: Embrace The Radical Power of Sticking with Something https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRR3HBJ5/?bestFormat=true&k=the%20courage%20to%20commit&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-bk-ww_k1_1_12_de&crid=1R1Z0G291PEKC&sprefix=the%20courage%20 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRR3HBJ5/?bestFormat=true&k=the%20courage%20to%20commit&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-bk-ww_k1_1_12_de&crid=1R1Z0G291PEKC&sprefix=the%20courage%20] Join us for our spring/summer online women’s bible study at: christianwomensbiblestudy.com [http://christianwomensbiblestudy.com/] . . . . Join us at a Women of Joy LIVE event: Check out the spring tour: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3dFRzZYMGlrN05xd1hGSG1iRW5fc1I2MEJ5QXxBQ3Jtc0tsTnZmVEE0bk84MlFQRnVJWmFra2I4cktUTWdDWDZoQlRSeFBrVE1YOWplellGcmlBSk1xdldIaHJTTXRTWDJIR2ROQmRnSXZwdlNjSkxZVzF1c1dpZkMtZVFzS0VFZWdJYm16NVp1WUtYUV9mSk9SZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.anniefdowns.com%2Fevents&v=nssI5K-S9Hohttps://womenofjoy.org/events [https://womenofjoy.org/events] Even better, you know you want to cruise with us in 2027: https://womenofjoy.org/cruise-event/cruise-2027 [https://womenofjoy.org/cruise-event/cruise-2027] . . . . . Join us for our spring/summer online women’s bible study at: christianwomensbiblestudy.com [http://christianwomensbiblestudy.com/] . . . . . Check Out the Women of Joy STORE: https://women-of-joy.myshopify.com [https://women-of-joy.myshopify.com/]/