In this heartfelt episode, Lindsey and Emma sit down with Andrea Smith, pastor’s wife and valued member of our church family, for an honest conversation about trusting God through life’s deepest trials.

Andrea shares what it was like growing up as a pastor’s kid, how she met and married Pastor Josh, and how those early experiences shaped her faith. She then opens up vulnerably about her cancer journey—walking through fear, uncertainty, and suffering while learning to trust the Lord in new and profound ways.

With wisdom, humility, and hope, Andrea offers encouragement for anyone navigating hard seasons, reminding us that God is near in deep waters and faithful even when the path feels unclear.

Whether you’re in the middle of a trial or walking alongside someone who is, this conversation will meet you with comfort, perspective, and gentle reminders of God’s presence.

In this episode of The Good Portion Podcast, Lindsey and Susanne interview Emily Swartz and Jessica Moody about pursuing and sustaining godly friendships in every season of life. While we are created for community, many of us feel disconnected, isolated, or unsure how to build meaningful relationships. In a world of constant connection yet deep loneliness, this conversation explores what Scripture teaches about friendship and offers practical encouragement for cultivating Christ-centered relationships that nourish our faith.

In this episode, Angela Clark and Teresa Allen share what it looks like to live a presence-centered life—one shaped by attentiveness to God rather than the noise and hurry around us. We talk about what this way of living really means, why it’s essential for spiritual formation, and practical practices that have helped them learn to abide in God’s presence.

In this episode of The Good Portion, we share about the Bible study we’re about to begin with Prince Women. Lindsey, Susanne, Hollie, and Cynthia discuss why our writing team chose the book of Ephesians, why we felt led to write our own study, and why Paul’s letter to the Ephesians remains so important for the church today.

Why do we need women’s ministry in the local church—and why does it matter right now?

In the first episode of The Good Portion, we begin by sharing the heart behind Prince Women and reflecting on the history of women’s ministry in our church. Five women who have played meaningful roles in this ministry over the years join the conversation, offering perspectives shaped by different seasons of life—from Gen Z to Boomer.

Together, we talk about how women’s ministry has personally shaped our faith, why gathering as women is both biblical and necessary, and how the church can faithfully respond in a cultural moment when young women are leaving the church at higher rates than their male peers.

This episode sets the foundation for the season ahead, inviting women of all ages to consider what it looks like to choose the good portion—sitting at the feet of Jesus and learning to follow Him together.