Episodes

  • Increasing Bible Literacy in Our Prayers and Liturgy

    Increasing Bible Literacy in Our Prayers and Liturgy
    Jun 4 2025
    In this episode, Jen Wilkin is joined by Megan Hill to discuss what it looks like to be biblically literate in our prayers and worship. Megan Hill serves as the managing editor for the Gospel Coalition. She is also the author of several books, including 'Praying Together: The Priority and Privilege of Prayer in Our Homes, Communities, and Churches.' Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller '⁠⁠Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds⁠⁠' on which this podcast is based. ❖ Learn more about ⁠'ESV Spiral-Bound Journaling Bible, Five-Volume Set'⁠⁠ from Crossway. ❖ Also, check out the Jonathan Gibson books mentioned in this episode: - 'Be Thou My Vision: A Liturgy for Daily Worship' - 'O Come, O Come, Emmanuel: A Liturgy for Daily Worship from Advent to Epiphany' - 'O Sacred Head, Now Wounded: A Liturgy for Daily Worship from Pascha to Pentecost' ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: '⁠⁠In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character⁠⁠' '⁠⁠None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)⁠⁠' '⁠⁠Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands⁠⁠' ❖ ⁠⁠To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases, create a Crossway+ account today.⁠
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    36 mins
  • Increasing Bible Literacy in Our Home Groups

    Increasing Bible Literacy in Our Home Groups
    May 28 2025
    In this episode, Jen Wilkin shares how to foster a home group with a Bible literacy focus and walks through the different group dynamics that might be involved. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller '⁠⁠Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds⁠⁠' on which this podcast is based. ❖ Learn more about ⁠'ESV Devotional Journal, Fruit of the Spirit: Box Set' from Crossway. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: '⁠⁠In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character⁠⁠' '⁠⁠None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)⁠⁠' '⁠⁠Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands⁠⁠' ❖ ⁠⁠To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases, create a Crossway+ account today.⁠
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    23 mins
  • Increasing Bible Literacy in Our Mentoring Relationships

    Increasing Bible Literacy in Our Mentoring Relationships
    May 21 2025
    In this episode, Jen Wilkin is joined by Melissa Kruger to discuss why mentoring relationships need to be rooted in Bible literacy. Melissa Kruger serves as vice president of discipleship programming for the Gospel Coalition. She’s the author of multiple books, including 'Growing Together: Taking Mentoring beyond Small Talk and Prayer Requests' from Crossway. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller '⁠⁠Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds⁠⁠' on which this podcast is based. ❖ Learn more about ⁠'Waiting Isn't a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life'⁠⁠ from Crossway. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: '⁠⁠In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character⁠⁠' '⁠⁠None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)⁠⁠' '⁠⁠Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands⁠⁠' ❖ ⁠⁠To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today.
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    31 mins
  • Increasing Bible Literacy in Our Youth Ministry

    Increasing Bible Literacy in Our Youth Ministry
    May 14 2025
    In this episode, Jen Wilkin is joined again by Julie Wilding to talk about how to foster Bible-literacy-focused middle and high school ministries. Julie Wilding holds a degree in Christian Education from Carolina University, and pours her passion for kids into creating spaces where the next generation can hear and respond to the gospel. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller '⁠Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds⁠' on which this podcast is based. ❖ Learn more about 'New Morning Mercies for Teens: A Daily Gospel Devotional'⁠ from Crossway. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: '⁠In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character⁠' '⁠None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)⁠' '⁠Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands⁠' ❖ ⁠To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today.
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    30 mins
  • Increasing Bible Literacy in Our Children's Ministry

    Increasing Bible Literacy in Our Children's Ministry
    May 7 2025
    In this episode, Jen Wilkin is joined by Julie Wilding to talk about how to foster a Bible-literacy-focused children's ministry. Julie Wilding holds a degree in Christian Education from Carolina University, and pours her passion for kids into creating spaces where the next generation can hear and respond to the gospel. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller '⁠Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds⁠' on which this podcast is based. ❖ Learn more about 'What Makes You Beautiful: 20 Daily Devotions for Girls' from Crossway. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: '⁠In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character⁠' '⁠None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)⁠' '⁠Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands⁠' ❖ ⁠To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today.
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    29 mins
  • What Makes a Teaching Effective?

    What Makes a Teaching Effective?
    Apr 30 2025
    In this episode, Jen Wilkin is joined by Colleen Searcy, a fellow Bible Study teacher, to discuss the final leg in the three-legged stool. Colleen D. Searcy is a Bible teacher, speaker, and creator of the Meet Me in the Bible study series. She also leads workshops for churches across the country. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds' on which this podcast is based. ❖ Learn more about the Meet Me in the Bible series from Crossway. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: 'In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character' 'None Like Him: 10 Ways GodcIs Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)' 'Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands' ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today.
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    31 mins
  • What Makes a Small Group Successful?

    What Makes a Small Group Successful?
    Apr 23 2025
    In this episode, Jen Wilkin is joined by Ann Hastings to discuss the second leg in the three-legged stool. Ann Hastings has worked as an organizer and leader of small groups for several years. She has also served her local church in several capacities. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds' on which this podcast is based. ❖ Learn more about 'Every Hour I Need You: 30 Meditations for Moms on the Character of God' from Crossway. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: 'In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character' 'None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)' 'Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands'
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    27 mins
  • What Makes a Curriculum Good?

    What Makes a Curriculum Good?
    Apr 16 2025
    In this episode, Jen Wilkin is joined by Elizabeth Woodson, a fellow Bible teacher and curriculum writer, to discuss the first leg in the three-legged stool. Elizabeth Woodson is the founder of The Woodson Institute, an organization that equips believers to understand and grow their Christian faith. She loves helping people internalize their faith and connect it practically to everyday life. With over a decade of experience in church ministry, Elizabeth is passionate about creating pathways for discipleship and theological education in the local church. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds' on which this podcast is based. ❖ Learn more about 'The Lord of Psalm 23: Jesus Our Shepherd, Companion, and Host' from Crossway. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: 'In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character' 'None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)' 'Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands' ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today.
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    31 mins
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