The Good Portion

Making the Most of Summer: Living With Purpose in Every Season

Summer can slip by quickly—filled with pressure, busyness, or good intentions that never quite take shape. But what if instead of trying to perfect summer, we learned to steward it?
In this episode, Lindsey is joined by Mandy, Jessica, and Kristin for a thoughtful conversation on living with intentionality, presence, and rest across every season of life. Together, they share honest insight and practical rhythms for slowing down, focusing on what matters most, and creating space for meaningful connection—with both people and the Lord.
Whether you're in a full or quieter season, this episode will help you shift from “How do I make summer great?” to “How can I be faithful with the summer I’ve been given?”

Foster Care Awareness

In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month coming up in May, this episode invites us into a meaningful, Christ-centered conversation about caring for some of the most vulnerable among us.
Lindsey sits down with Allison and Rachel—two foster moms who share their personal journeys into foster care, what led them to say “yes,” and how God has met them every step of the way. Through both beautiful and difficult moments, they offer an honest look at the realities of fostering—the joy, the heartbreak, and the deep ways it shapes faith and family.
Together, we explore the biblical call to care for children, the urgent need for foster families, and the vital role the Church plays in supporting them. You’ll hear stories of connection, growth, and God’s faithfulness, along with the challenges that come with loving children in hard places.
Whether you’ve felt a nudge toward foster care or simply want to learn how to support those who are fostering, this conversation will encourage you that obedience matters more than perfection—and that every believer has a role to play.
You don’t have to have all the answers to take a step. You just have to be willing to say yes.
Chosen For Life Ministries

Ephesians 4–6: Walking Worthy of the Calling

We’re wrapping up our three-part series on the book of Ephesians by stepping into chapters 4–6—where doctrine becomes daily life.
In this final conversation, Lindsey sits down with Lisa and Cynthia to talk about what it looks like to walk in light of who we are in Christ. Together, we explore God’s design for unity in the church, the role each of us plays in building up the body, and how humility, love, and truth hold us together.
We also lean into some of the more challenging and beautiful passages on submission and order in relationships—asking what it really means to reflect Christ in our homes, our friendships, and our communities.
And finally, we turn to the reality of spiritual warfare, unpacking the armor of God and what it looks like to stand firm in faith in the middle of everyday life.
Whether you’ve been walking through Ephesians with us in women's Bible study or are just joining in, this episode is an invitation to live grounded, unified, and strong in the Beloved.

In the Waiting: Morgan’s Infertility Journey

In this deeply tender episode, Susanne and Meredith sit down with Morgan to hear her story of walking through infertility and loss. With honesty and courage, Morgan shares what it has looked like to grieve, to wrestle with God, and to continue trusting Him in the middle of unanswered prayers.
Together, they talk about the quiet loneliness that often accompanies infertility, the weight of loss, and the ways faith can feel both anchoring and difficult in seasons of deep pain. Morgan also shares how God has met her in her grief—not with easy answers, but with His presence.
Whether this is part of your story or you’re walking alongside someone who is hurting, this conversation offers gentle encouragement, practical insight, and a reminder that you are not alone. God is near to the brokenhearted, and He sees every tear.
Recommended Resource:
Held: 31 Biblical Reflections on God's Comfort and Care in the Sorrow of Miscarriage

Better Together: Multigenerational Friendships In The Church

In this episode, Susanne sits down with Carey, Teresa, and Ella for a meaningful conversation on the importance of multigenerational relationships in the church.
Together, they explore the beauty of women across different life stages walking in faith side by side—learning from one another, encouraging one another, and growing together in Christ. From personal stories of spiritual influence to honest reflections on barriers between generations, this conversation points us back to the biblical vision of Titus 2 and what it can look like lived out in everyday life.
The guests also share the impact of women who have shaped their faith, what each generation brings to the body of Christ, and how we can step more fully into mentoring and discipleship relationships.
We hope this episode encourages you to pursue deeper connections across generations.
Make plans to join us for our upcoming "Better Together" event on April 26 with Joy Joiner! 
Register here for "Better Together." 

An Interview With Elizabeth Woodson on Habits of Resistance

In this special episode, we sit down with author and speaker Elizabeth Woodson, who will be joining us this August for our Equip Conference. Elizabeth shares about her upbringing in the church, her journey into ministry, and the heart behind her newest book, Habits of Resistance: 7 Ways You're Being Formed By Culture and Gospel Practices to Help You Push Back. 
Together, we explore some of the subtle but powerful ways culture is shaping us—and how intentional, gospel-centered practices can help us resist and remain rooted in Christ. Elizabeth speaks directly to women in every season, from college students navigating independence, to moms discipling the next generation, to women seeking to live faithfully in a noisy world.
This conversation is both grounding and challenging, inviting us to examine what is forming us and equipping us with practical ways to stand firm in truth.
We would love for you to join us at our Equip Conference this August, where Elizabeth will be teaching more on this theme. This is the perfect opportunity for college women, moms and teen daughters, and women of every age to invite a friend, a neighbor, and come enjoy a weekend together!
You can find registration details here. 

Why Serving Within the Local Church Matters

In this episode, Lindsey sits down with Hollie, Emma, and Susanne for an honest conversation about why serving in the local church truly matters. Three of these women currently serve on staff, and one volunteers faithfully after previously serving on staff—each bringing a unique perspective on what it looks like to use your gifts to build up the body of Christ.
Together they discuss how serving is not just about filling a role, but about spiritual growth, deeper connection, and participating in the mission God has given His church. When every believer steps into their unique calling, the church functions as it was designed—but when parts of the body remain inactive, something important is missing.
In this conversation, they talk about:
Why serving strengthens our own faith
How God uses serving to grow and shape us
The beauty of the church functioning as a body where every part matters
The relationships and community that form when we serve together
What’s at stake when believers stay on the sidelines
Why serving as a family—and modeling it for our children—matters for the next generation
Whether you’re already serving or still wondering where you fit, this episode will encourage you to see the vital role you play in the life of the church.
Links:
Spiritual Gifts Survey
Serve One Opportunities at PABC

Women Following God's Calling into Vocational Ministry

What does it look like for women to respond faithfully to a call into vocational ministry?
In this episode, I sit down with three young women on our church staff—Lindsey, Mary, and Emma—to talk about their unique journeys into ministry. They share how they first sensed God’s call, the role our church’s internship and apprenticeship programs played in shaping their paths, and what their day-to-day lives in ministry really look like across different areas of service.
You’ll hear honest reflections, meaningful moments that remind them why they do what they do, and encouragement for anyone discerning their own next step. Whether you’re wrestling with a sense of calling yourself or walking alongside a young woman who is, this conversation is meant to inspire courage, clarity, and obedience.
More information about Prince Avenue Baptist Church's internship program for college students can be found here. 
Find out about the post-graduate apprenticeship program here. 

Who We Are in Christ: Finding Our Identity in Ephesians 1–3

We are halfway through our study of Ephesians with Prince Women, and what a rich journey it has been! In this episode, Lindsey, Lisa, Therese, and Emily pause to reflect on chapters 1–3 — the breathtaking blessings we have in Christ, the grace that made us alive, and the unity we share as one body.
Together, we revisit what it means to be blessed, seated, and united in the Beloved. We talk about identity, the hope of His calling, the abundance of His grace, and the beauty of learning theology in community. If you’ve fallen behind or are feeling overwhelmed, this episode is an encouragement to press in.
Whether you’re taking part in the Ephesians study or simply listening along, this conversation will help you see more clearly Who God is and who you are in Christ.

Gospel Conversations: Body Image and Disordered Eating

In this deeply honest and hope-filled conversation, Lindsey sits down with Meredith, Morgan, and Kasey to talk about body image, disordered eating, and the healing Christ offers. Meredith shares her personal testimony of struggling with an eating disorder as a college athlete and coach. Morgan—a licensed counselor serving teens, college students, young adults, and adults navigating life’s challenges—offers clinical and spiritual insight shaped by her work in body image and eating disorder recovery. Kasey, an intuitive eating health educator, personal trainer, and founder of Joyful Health Co., brings encouragement from her own story and her passion for helping women find freedom with food and fitness by grace.
Together, they explore the emotional, physical, and spiritual layers beneath these struggles and consider how the gospel tenderly reshapes the way we see our bodies, beauty, and care for ourselves. From recognizing warning signs and seeking wise support to cultivating practical rhythms of healing and hope, this conversation reminds us that freedom is possible—and that our bodies were created for God’s glory, not our striving.
Resources Mentioned:
Find Morgan at livingoakathens.com
Find Kasey at joyfulhealth.co 
National Eating Disorders Association 
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week - February 23-March 1