We are living in a culture marked by loneliness, isolation, and a deep need for meaningful relationships. Women are surrounded by voices telling them how to live, what to value, and who they should become—but where are the faithful women willing to come alongside the next generation and show them what it looks like to follow Jesus?

In this episode of The Good Portion, Lindsey sits down with Donna Gaines and Teresa Allen for an important conversation about the need for spiritual mothers in the church today.

What is a spiritual mother? Who is called to be one? And what does it actually look like to intentionally invest in the women coming behind us?

Spiritual mothering isn't reserved for a select few women with a particular personality or gifting, and it doesn't require a formal mentoring program. It happens when faithful women choose to open their lives, share what God has taught them, offer biblical wisdom, and intentionally point the next generation toward Christ.

If you're a woman who has walked with Jesus, there is someone coming behind you who needs what God has taught you along the way. And if you're longing for a woman to walk alongside you, there may be someone God has already placed in your path.

The church needs women who are willing to reach across generations. Who are you learning from—and who are you bringing with you?

What can the book of Judges teach us about following God in a culture where everyone seems to be doing what is right in their own eyes?

In this episode of The Good Portion, Lindsey sits down with her mom, Donna Gaines, and Bellevue Women’s Ministry Director, Dayna Street, for a conversation about the book of Judges and the Bible study curriculum our Prince Women are walking through this fall.

They share the story behind the study, why Bellevue Women chose to tackle such a challenging—and sometimes difficult to read—book of the Bible, and what they discovered about the faithfulness of God in the midst of deeply broken people and dark times. They also discuss just how relevant Judges is for us today. Though written thousands of years ago, its themes of cultural confusion, compromise, misplaced worship, and the temptation to do what is right in our own eyes feel remarkably familiar.

Along the way, they talk about the value of studying whole books of the Bible, equipping women to study Scripture for themselves, and approaching difficult passages without fear.

Whether you’re currently studying Judges with us or simply want to grow in your confidence as a student of God’s Word, we hope this conversation encourages you to keep opening your Bible, asking good questions, and looking for the faithful King we so desperately need.

We’re back with a bonus summer episode as we look ahead to all that’s coming this fall at Prince!

In this episode, Lindsey sits down with Emily Swartz, Theresa Byrd, and Lori Buffington to talk about three opportunities you may not know as much about: Wednesday night Equip classes, Re|engage marriage ministry, and a newer ministry at Prince called Re:generation—or Re:gen for short.

Our hope is that women of all ages in our church family and throughout our community will prayerfully consider how God may be calling them to step in and get connected this fall. Ask the Lord to show you the right next step—and then take that step of obedience into all He has for you in this next season.

Links mentioned in the show:

What is Re:generation?

What is Re|engage?

Where can I read more about Wednesday Night Equip classes?

Where do I register for Re:gen?

Where do I register for Re|engage?

Where do I register for the fall Women's Bible Study on the book of Judges?

How do I find out more and register for the Equip Women's Conference?