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Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 109, Something Has Shifted, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast and YouTube channel. Something Has Shifted This week I’m releasing a special post in large part due to the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk. God was stirring up some of these same words I’ll share before last week’s events took…

Something Has Shifted

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Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 107, The Pros and Cons of Using AI in Women’s Ministry, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast and YouTube channel. Please note: This post may contain affiliate links. I’m back with another post in our series on “What I Wish Leaders Knew”. In this post, I’m going to…

The Pros and Cons of Using AI in Women’s Ministry

Technology

Learn how to use AI wisely while keeping Christ at the center of your ministry.

Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 106, Women’s Ministry Leader Interview with Renee Rowell. You can also listen to this content on the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast or watch it on the Women’s Ministry Toolbox YouTube channel. Women’s Ministry Leader Interview with Renee Rowell In this women’s ministry leader interview, Renee Rowell is…

Women’s Ministry Leader Interview with Renee Rowell

Leadership

Cyndee Ownbey welcomes Renee Rowell back to share her inspiring journey through challenging seasons in women's ministry. Discover the power of staying the course during difficult times, the transformative impact of prayer and fasting within your ministry, and the hope found in God’s faithfulness after hardship.

Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 104, Should Your Women’s Ministry Use Video-Driven Bible Studies?, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post may contain affiliate links. Should Your Women’s Ministry Use Video-Driven Bible Studies? In my last post, I shared what I wish leaders knew about the impact and influence Bible…

Are video-driven Bible studies the right choice for your group?

Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 102, What Women’s Ministry Leaders Need to Know About Copyrights and Movie Licenses, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast and YouTube channel. Please note: This post may contain affiliate links. What Women’s Ministry Leaders Need to Know About Copyrights and Movie Licenses This post is part of…

What Women’s Ministry Leaders Need to Know About Copyrights and Movie Licenses

Leadership

For women's ministry leaders: Master the essentials of copyright and movie licensing to legally use creative materials in your women’s ministry resources and events.

Below you’ll find the transcript for episode 101, A Surprising Shift: Gen Z, Faith, and the Future of Women’s Ministry, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. A Surprising Shift: Gen Z, Faith, and the Future of Women’s Ministry Cyndee Ownbey: Ladies, I am very excited for today’s podcast episode. I have a special guest here with…

A Surprising Shift: Gen Z, Faith, and the Future of Women’s Ministry

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Cyndee Ownbey and Barna’s Cicely Corey discuss new research on Gen Z women, exploring why fewer are attending church and how ministries can better engage and support them.

Preparing for Hard Conversations in Women’s Ministry Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 98, Preparing for Hard Conversations in Women’s Ministry, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. Today I’m wrapping up our mini-series on loving our ladies well. We’ve talked about practical things like coordinating meals and…

Practical tips and wisdom for having hard conversations in women's ministry. Learn how to approach these discussions with grace and truth.

Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 97, The Dangers of Spiritual Shortcuts, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast and YouTube channel. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. The Dangers of Spiritual Shortcuts in Ministry We’ve talked about loving our ladies with meal trains, newborn and grief baskets, Sonshine boxes, and hospital care packages.…

The Dangers of Spiritual Shortcuts in Ministry

Leadership

Do you find yourself in a rush and taking spiritual shortcuts? They might seem harmless, but as I share in this post, they can be quite dangerous!

Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 96, Four Women’s Ministry Trends to Embrace in 2025, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post may contain affiliate links. Back in 2023, I shared a list of 8 trends and predictions for women’s ministry. That was a pivotal year for many women’s ministry programs.…

Four Women’s Ministry Trends to Embrace in 2025

Leadership

Which women's ministry trends do you need to embrace in 2025? Let's take a look at how and where the Lord is moving.

Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 95, Loving Your Ladies: Organizing Meal Trains, Freezer Meals, and Funeral Meals, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. Loving Your Ladies: Organizing Meal Trains, Freezer Meals, and Funeral Meals Like most of the topics we’ve tackled in this series on loving…

My best tips for planning and organizing meal trains, freezer meals, and funeral meals for the women in your church.