Episode 70 - Chris Willard - Cultivating a Lifestyle of Beauty - Part 3

Episode 74 - Final Episode of TJE

In this final episode, Jenn and Mel reminisce about their journey with The Journey Expressed podcast.  For this tender-hearted episode, they invite their friend and recent guest, Jennifer Putnam to walk down memory lane with them. We welcome you to join us as we share interesting stats from the last 4 years about TJEPodcast, memories, the impact this podcast has had on us, and lots of love and gratitude to the Lord and our listeners.   Thank YOU for journeying with us!  We've felt incredibly honored to be a part of your lives, providing encouragement about faith, friendship and "the more of God".    If there is anything that you would like to share about how God has used TJE to impact your life, feel free to email us:  journeyexpressed@gmail.com May God bless you as you pursue friendship with Him and others! Love, Jenn and Mel

Episode 73 - Wrestling with God - Part 2 - with Jennifer Putnam

In this episode, Jenn and Mel welcome back their good friend, Jennifer Putnam for Part 2 of their conversation on "Wrestling with God".   If you missed Part 1, we encourage you to go back and listen to Episode 72 which beautifully segues into this episode on  identity.  Specifically, what the Bible teaches about being a woman/Ezer regardless of your circumstances (single, married, with children, without children, etc). Jennifer shares openly about her longing to be married and how God has walked with her through different seasons of disappointment and renewed hope. Listen in for encouragement and HOPE as Jennifer shares her story of wrestling with God throughout her life. Here are a few "nuggets" from this episode we thought you would be encouraged by: Psalm 115:2-11 Psalm 121:1-2 Psalm 124 Faith, hope & love - these three remain... Hope is the eternal buoyancy that transcends circumstances and position.  -Jennifer Putnam Gentleness (and beauty) comes out of  struggle. Book recommendation: Momentum by Colin S. Smith Thanks for joining us on The Journey Expressed!

Episode 72 - Wrestling with God - Part 1 - with Jennifer Putnam

In this episode Jenn and Mel welcome special guest and friend, Jennifer Putnam.   Here, Jennifer vulnerably shares about her life's journey of discovering identity and purpose in God. Jennifer's life is a beautiful example of wrestling and surrender. Jennifer shares about a time when she struggled with negative thoughts over herself where she asked the Lord the question: "Who am I?" And He answered with a specific statement: “I made you to be a blessing” She encourages listeners to ask the same question - listening for God's response which can become our life's "anchor word". Jennifer shares about her passions: A desire for the people of God to be the people of God…to look like Christ: “I long for people to grow in the inner strength out of which the ability to be truly gentle with each other comes” She identifies with Jacob and the wrestling with the Lord that works out the inner longings of our hearts and who we are. She shares about different times she has "wrestled" with God and the breakthroughs that she has experienced. Genesis 32:22-32 Come back next week for Part 2 of our conversation with Jennifer Putnam!

Episode 71 - Jenn & Mel - Personal Updates & What God’s Teaching Us

In this episode Jenn and Mel share updates on where they've been and what God is teaching them in this season.   They share vulnerably about what's been happening in their personal lives and how God is reminding them about the power of prayer.  They talk about the latest findings linked to the Dead Sea Scrolls and how God could be using these fragments to speak to us today.  Scriptures: * 1 Peter 4:7-11 (NASB) * 2 Timothy 1:6-7 * Hebrews 4:12 * Parchment (Zech 8:14-16) vs 16 found on parchment * Phil 4:4-8 Come back soon for an exciting and revelatory conversation on the Beauty of Womanhood with special guest Jennifer Putnam. Thanks for joining us on The Journey Expressed!

Episode 70 - Chris Willard - Cultivating a Lifestyle of Beauty - Part 3

Part 3 of 3 Chris Willard is back for part 3 of our conversation about cultivating a lifestyle of beauty.  Chris shares how she cultivates and tends to beauty within her relationships outside of her family. We share scripture and stories of how hospitality is a key for fostering healthy relationships.  Chris also talks about being aware of the season you're in - we know this conversation (all 3 parts!) will inspire you to live a life of a Beauty Chaser!  Scripture referenced: I Peter 4:7 I John 3:17-18 Ephesians 5:15 Favorite quote from this episode: "It's not about you, when you're inviting friends into your home.  It's about serving them...and encouraging them..." -Chris Willard Tim Willard's Book: The Beauty Chasers available on Amazon and other book retailers  Find Chris on Instagram: @splintersong Find Chris's newsletter & more: https://christinewillard.substack.com/ https://bio.site/Splintersong?fbclid=PAAaYqf-dMcrYOMH1HWEBTPG0ceXJ4BW9DVz5SjrMrc7b-flfGBDT_ObRm-cA [https://bio.site/Splintersong?fbclid=PAAaYqf-dMcrYOMH1HWEBTPG0ceXJ4BW9DVz5SjrMrc7b-flfGBDT_ObRm-cA] Thanks so much for joining us on The Journey Expressed!