The Women’s Cast

Welcome back to The Women's Cast. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year, we're focusing on joy as a ministry, which has led us to our Women's Retreat theme: Presence of Joy.

In this episode, our entire Women's Team sits down for a conversation on God's presence and our joy through the lens of loneliness. What if our joylessness and loneliness have more in common than we realize? How does God's presence help us in both? We'll dive into these questions and more! We hope this honest conversation encourages you as much as it encourages us.

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Welcome back to The Women's Cast. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between.

Forgiven and Set Free is a 10-week small group study for women who have experienced abortion and are seeking the hope and healing of Christ in the context of a safe, confidential, grace-filled community. In this episode, our friends and leaders of Forgiven and Set Free, Brittany Brown and Pam Cobern, have a vulnerable conversation about finding forgiveness and freedom in the gospel after their abortions. We’re so thankful for their desire to bravely share their stories in hopes that other women would experience God's grace through the gospel like they have. 

This conversation contains personal testimony. For The Austin Stone’s position on the sanctity of life please read this paper.

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Registration for Forgiven and Set Free is open—register here.

If you have questions, please reach out to women@austinstone.org.

Welcome back to The Women's Cast. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year our Women’s Ministry at The Austin Stone is focusing on the theme of JOY.

In this first episode of our two-episode mini-series, Julie Kotulek (Central Women’s Ministry Program Coordinator), Christine Hoover (Northwest Women's Associate), and, host, Alison Mezger (Central Women's Ministry Director) sit down to kick off this next year with an honest conversation about joy.

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Stay tuned for Women’s Workshop registration opening on August 7! Registration for our Psalms study is officially open, and many class options are available. Sign up here.

Welcome back to The Women's Cast. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year our Women’s Ministry at The Austin Stone is focusing on the theme of JOY.

In this second episode of our two-episode mini-series, Purshia Gambles (South Women's & Groups Director), Annette Haralson (North Women's & Equipping Director), and, host, Alison Mezger (Central Women's Ministry Director) sit down to continue the conversation about joy and what pursuit of it looks like.

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Stay tuned for Women’s Workshop registration opening on August 7! Registration for our Psalms study is officially open, and we have so many class options available. Sign up here.

Resources

The Things of Earth, by Joe Rigney

Welcome back to The Women’s Cast. That’s short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between.

On this bonus episode, our Central Women’s Team has a bittersweet conversation reflecting on Leyna Cromarty’s (Central Women’s Ministry resident) residency that’s ending this July. Join Leyna, host Alison Mezger (Central Women’s Ministry director), and Julie Kotulek (Central Women’s Ministry program coordinator) for a deeper look into what residency has looked like for her over the past two years!

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Are you looking to pursue deeper community at your congregation? Get connected here.

You can also join us for some Women’s summer fun gatherings by signing up for one of both now!

Interested in the Austin Stone Development Program? We’re excited to let you know that this program will start again this fall for our Northwest, St. John, and West Campuses! Check out the details here. 

Already taken ASDP and looking for more development? Reach out to the Women’s Ministry lead at your congregation here.

Residency applications open in August. If this piqued your interest, check out some of the opportunities for the 2024 year here.

Last but not least, don’t forget, Psalms Bible Study registration opens in less than a month! Registration coming soon!

Welcome back to The Women’s Cast. That’s short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year, we’re focusing on the theme of strength as a ministry.

On this episode, a couple of lay leaders get together to talk about their experience with our 2 Corinthians and Joshua Bible studies. Our host, Alison Mezger (Central Women’s Ministry Director), sits down with Jenna Homan (Downtown partner) and Denise Stephens (West deacon and partner) for a reflection on what the Lord has done throughout their time as leaders in these studies over this past year. Happy listening!

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Interested in pursuing deeper community at your congregation? Get connected here.

Stay tuned for Women’s summer fun sign-ups and Psalms Bible Study registration!

Recommended Resources

• The Other Half of Church, by Jim Wilder

Welcome back to The Women’s Cast. That’s short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year, we’re focusing on the theme of strength as a ministry.

On this episode, a group of accountability partners recap their experience with Women’s Retreat 2023: Refuge. Our host Alison Mezger (Central Women’s Ministry Director) sits down with Julie Kotulek (Central Women’s Ministry Program Coordinator), Alma Vazquez, and Amy Hester (Austin Stone Downtown partners) for a genuine conversation about what it looks like to take refuge in Jesus alongside each other in life-on-life relationships. We hope you enjoy!

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During their conversation, Amy mentions going through The Austin Stone Development Program (ASDP) with Alma and Julie. We’re excited to let you know that this program will start again this fall for our North, Northwest, St. John, and West Campuses! Interested? Check out the details here.

Interested in pursuing deeper community at your congregation? Get connected here.

Welcome back to The Women's Cast. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year, we're focusing on the theme of strength.

This episode of “The Road to Refuge” finishes our conversation about taking refuge in Jesus by dispelling lies, distraction, apathy, and hustle through key spiritual disciplines. Our host Alison Mezger (central Women's Ministry director) sits down with Annette Haralson (North Equipping & Women's director) and Julie Kotulek (central Women’s Ministry program coordinator) for a conversation about resisting hustle and taking refuge in Jesus through the practice of Sabbath.

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Recommended Resources

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, by John Mark Comer
Long Obedience in the Same Direction, by Eugene Peterson
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, by Peter Scazzero

Welcome back to The Women's Cast. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year, we're focusing on the theme of strength.

This episode of “The Road to Refuge” continues the conversation about taking refuge in Jesus by dispelling lies, distraction, apathy, and hustle through key spiritual disciplines. Our host Alison Mezger (central Women's Ministry director) sits down with Kate Terry (Downtown Equipping & Women's director) and Leyna Cromarty (central Women’s Ministry resident) for a conversation on fighting apathy by seeking refuge in God through repentance to Him and confession to His people.

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Welcome back to The Women's Cast. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year, we're focusing on the theme of strength.

This episode of “The Road to Refuge” continues the conversation about taking refuge in Jesus by dispelling lies, distraction, apathy, and hustle through key spiritual disciplines. Our host Alison Mezger (central Women's Ministry director) sits down with Julie Kotulek (central Women’s Ministry program coordinator) and Christine Hoover (Northwest Women’s Ministry associate) for a helpful and much needed conversation about seeking intimacy with and taking refuge in God through prayer amidst the distractions of the world.

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Recommended Resources

Teach Us To Pray, Bridgetown Church
Prayer: Talking with God, Rule of Life: Practicing the Way
A Praying Life, by Paul Miller
Prayer, by Timothy Keller

Welcome back to The Women's Cast. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year, we're focusing on the theme of strength.

This first episode of our four-episode mini-series opens up the conversation about taking refuge in Jesus and dispelling lies, distraction, apathy, and hustle. Our host Alison Mezger (Central Women's Ministry Director) sits down with Purshia Gambles (South Equipping & Women's Director) and Amanda Brown (St. John Equipping & Women's Director) for a compelling conversation about the lies they believe about who they are, who God is, and how Jesus meets them right where they need His refuge most.

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Recommended Resources

Bible Project
ESV Study Bible, Personal Size
Women of the Word, by Jen Wilkin
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, by Donald Whitney

Welcome back to The Women's Cast. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year, we're focusing on the theme of strength.

This first episode of our two-episode mini-series features content from our Women’s Workshop with Jeff Vanderstelt on the topic of gospel fluency. Two friends and accountability partners—Carita Chen (St. John partner) and Jocelin Hsia (St. John partner)—sit down with host, Alison Mezger (Central Women's Ministry Director) for a vulnerable conversation, diving into what it looks like to pursue strength in Christ by being gospel fluent women in deep community with one another.

Welcome back to The Women's Cast. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year, we're focusing on the theme of strength.

This last episode of our two-episode mini-series features content from our Women’s Workshop with Jeff Vanderstelt on the topic of gospel fluency. Two friends and accountability partners—Kelley Carpenter (Downtown partner) and Frances Jordan (Downtown partner)—sit down with host, Alison Mezger (Central Women's Ministry Director) for a tender conversation about the strength in embracing emotions and how we can bring them to our emotional Savior for Him to speak the truth of the gospel into every aspect of our lives.

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Welcome back to The Women's Cast. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year our church, The Austin Stone, is focusing on the theme of STRENGTH.

In this last episode of our two episode mini series, Annette Haralson (North Equipping and Women's Ministry Director), Kate Terry (Downtown Equipping and Women's Ministry Director), and, host, Alison Mezger (Central Women's Ministry Director) sit down to talk about how the power of the gospel reshapes how we view our weakness and what it looks like find our strength is His.

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Welcome back to The Women's Cast. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year our church, The Austin Stone, is focusing on the theme of STRENGTH.

In this first episode of our two episode mini series, Purshia Gambles (South Equipping and Women's Ministry Director), Amanda Brown (St. John Women's Ministry Director), and, host, Alison Mezger (Central Women's Ministry Director) sit down to open up the conversation of what strength and weakness look like and how we misunderstand them in our culture and faith.

Welcome to The Women's Cast - Women’s Retreat 2022 Edition. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This season, the women's ministry at The Austin Stone is focusing on hope for the year, and specifically studying at Women’s Retreat how we can live in expectant hope in Jesus.

For our last, but certainly not least, episode of this season, Laura Daniel from our Downtown Congregation meets with Annette Haralson, (North Equipping and Women's Ministry Director). LD vulnerably shares how she wrestles through the unknown of having passions and desires that have not yet come to fruition. In this episode, you’ll get a front row seat to how she finds hope in Jesus along the way and is expectant of the day when He returns.

Welcome to The Women's Cast - Women’s Retreat 2022 Edition. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This season, the women's ministry at The Austin Stone is focusing on hope for the year, and specifically studying at Women’s Retreat how we can live in expectant hope in Jesus.

When you think about hope embodied, do you have a person that immediately pops into your head? That is this week’s guest for us! In this episode, Amy Jean (West Kids Ministry Associate) sits down with Purshia Gambles (South Equipping and Women’s Ministry Director).. Amy Jean is one of the most hopeful presences that we know. Although, we think you’ll be surprised (and encouraged) by what Amy Jean has to share about what it’s like for her to personally fight for hope. We’re confident that you’ll walk away from this episode feeling like you just sat down for coffee with a dear friend and eager to do it again!

Welcome to The Women's Cast - Women’s Retreat 2022 Edition. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This season, the women's ministry at The Austin Stone is focusing hope for the year, and specifically studying at Women’s Retreat how we can live in expectant hope in Jesus.

In this episode, Amanda Brown (St. John Women's Ministry Director) sits down with Anna Staff (North Partner) for a deeply moving conversation about expectant hope in painful loss.

Before you jump into their conversation, we want to note that Anna’s story involves the recent loss of a child. Anna wanted to share her family’s story in faith that it would encourage the body of Christ, and we believe it will do that. We know this story may be difficult for some of you here, so we wanted to let you know before you listen.

Welcome to The Women's Cast - Women’s Retreat 2022 Edition. That's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This season, the women's ministry at The Austin Stone is focusing hope for the year, and specifically studying at Women’s Retreat how we can live in expectant hope in Jesus.

In this episode, Kate Terry (Downtown Equipping and Women's Ministry Director) sits down with Davina Adcock (South Partner) for an encapsulating conversation about finding identity as daughters of the King through the expectant hope we have in Jesus.

We’d also like to note the phrase “MC” is used a few times in this podcast. This stands for Missional Community, and that is what we call some of the groups at The Austin Stone!

Welcome to The Women's Cast. Yup, that's short for podcast, forecast, our cast of characters, and all the casts in between. This year, the women's ministry at The Austin Stone is focusing on the idea of hope.

Hosted by Central Women's Ministry Director at The Austin Stone, Alison Mezger. In this episode, Alison sits down with Purshia Gambles (South Equipping and Women's Ministry Director), Annette Haralson (North Equipping and Women’s Ministry Director) and Katy Madeja ( Northwest Partner).