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Have you ever felt like you’re staggering helplessly as you try to navigate through all the turns and curves that life has thrown your way? Or maybe, you’ve found yourself alone and secluded in dim seasons when you’re seeking growth and wisdom to press forward? How can you learn to be the woman that God has called you to be and share your knowledge to help other women uncover the same realization?
Maybe you’re accustomed to relying on your strength and independence to power through daily responsibilities, or perhaps you’ve experienced the beauty of other Godly women pouring understanding and challenging questions into you. No matter what your reality has been, God hasn’t called you to journey through life alone. You have been redeemed from your deepest sins, mistakes, and failures, but that redemption isn’t just for you. Through the grace extended to you, you can tap into lessons gleaned through your experiences and walk alongside another woman to encourage her. The example and characteristics of the Titus 2 woman – reverent, a teacher of good things, self-controlled, kind – are modeled in Scripture to encourage and spur you to form and invest in meaningful mentor connections.
Lisa Bevere talks candidly about the difference that mentorship relationships have made in her life and the generational gaps that occur and widen when mentorship doesn’t exist within the church community. My discussion with Lisa details how to deepen your walk and understanding in various life seasons through guidance. She provides practical steps to help you identify Godly wisdom within your circle and how to embody learned attributes to saturate other women who may be journeying through similar circumstances.
Not sure how to establish the right mentor connection, at the right time, in your life? Look for the women who are there—women flourishing in the areas of life that you desire to grow within. Find the women devoted to living well and are passionately pursuing God and all that He has for them. Whether it’s singleness, marriage, raising children, serving the community, or excelling in a professional career, we’re called to walk alongside one another. This talk might be just what you need to hear!
Highlights from Today’s Episode:
- Recognizing God’s nudges
- Coping with loneliness
- Making space to respond
- Identifying safe spaces
Resources from today’s show
- Connect with Lisa on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, or on her website.
- Pick up a copy of Lisa’s book, “Godmothers: Why You Need One. How to Be One.”
- Listen to Chrystal’s chat with Addison Bevere, Lisa’s son.
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- “It isn’t about being perfect parents, or a perfect wife. It’s about being willing to grow.” – Lisa Bevere
- “We can’t grow in isolation. We grow in community.” – Lisa Bevere
- “You don’t have to know everything. You just need to know more than the person you’re pouring into.” – Lisa Bevere
- “We all should be linked up, not just to pour into, but to receive.” – Chrystal Hurst
- “Standing still, in this season, is no longer an option.” – Lisa Bevere
- “God is a really big target. You’ll only miss if you don’t move.” – Lisa Bevere
Other Stuff to Check Out
Check out my new book! The 28-Day Prayer Journey
Need to encourage your soul? Try listening to the playlist I put together for my mom, Lady Lois’ Worship
Interested in supporting the content I create and enjoying bonus content? Learn about joining my Inner Circle!
My book, Be sure and also check out my other books She’s Still There, Show Up For Your Life, Kingdom Woman!
Let’s Talk!
- In what ways, did today’s episode challenge you?
- What areas of your life are preventing you from building community?
- How can you take the first step toward either searching for, or becoming, a mentor?
- In what ways, can mentorship affect your walk with Christ?
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You have been so great to join me on the journey here on the blog, I hope you jump right in and do the same on the podcast!
Are there transcripts for the podcasts?
Not at this time. Would love to have them but they aren’t cheap. Definitely on the list to look into in the future!
Hey Lisa and Chrystal!! I love this topic!! Very interesting and very much needed in this world!! Thank Uuuuu!!! What a concept!!!?♥️
I really enjoyed the conversation on mentoring especially at any age, gave me the courage to reach out without feeling so indifferent to ask “will you be my mentor” the concept of modeling all while just doing regular routine daily living awesome!
God has always brought a good older woman mentor in my life!!! With having a mother with special needs our mother daughter relationship is much more special but also comes with certain things we haven’t been able to do. So God has brought me people to assist such as my aunt which is my mom baby sister. And my grandma her mom. And then other women throughout my life. And I have recently learned it time for me to start mentoring younger women as well. Just gotta see where and who God brings to me.