Wendy Alsup is an author and math teacher by trade. She has written several books, including I Forgive You: Finding Peace and Moving Forward When Life Really Hurts. She is a founding Member of The Pelican Project, a guild of women fostering commitment to Christian faith and practice across cultural, denominational, and racial lines. Wendy has also been a speaker at women’s Bible conferences such as the The Gospel Coalition’s Women’s Conference in 2022. She lives on her family farm with her 2 boys, 2 dogs, and 3 cats. Follow Wendy on Instagram or X. In this episode, Wendy shares:

• How she was called to both teach math and be a minister
• How math reflects the glory of God
• Working as a single mom with ongoing health concerns
• Her story as a part of Mars Hill Church where Mark Driscoll pastored
• How she navigated controversial gender issues at Mars Hill
• What she hopes readers will learn from her latest book, I Forgive You

Wendy’s other Books include:

• Companions in Suffering: Comfort for Times of Loss and Loneliness (2020 The Gospel Coalition Book Award - Christian Living)
• Is the Bible Good for Women?: Seeking Clarity and Confidence Through a Jesus-Centered Understanding of Scripture
• The Gospel-Centered Woman
• By His Wounds You are Healed: How the Message of Ephesians Transforms a Woman's Identity
• Practical Theology for Women: How Knowing God Makes a Difference in Our Daily Lives

Resources Mentioned:

• The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Podcast

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Rebecca George is the founder of Radical Radiance® - a podcast community where listeners are equipped to blend what they love with the Jesus who makes them shine. She is a podcaster, speaker, and author whose greatest joy in life is discipling others to pursue their passions in a way that builds the Kingdom. In her free time, you can find her running outside, writing, or trying a new recipe with 90s country playing in the background.

Follow Rebecca on Instagram or at radicalradiance.live

In this episode, Rebecca answers:

• What is Radical Radiance? How did you decide on the name?
• What led you to become passionate about encouraging women in their calling?
• What type of work were you doing before you founded Radical Radiance?
• Your husband is a pastor. How do you view your calling in relation to his; are these in competition? How do they correlate to one another?
• How do you think about and manage time spent serving your ministry versus your time spent serving your local church?
• How can women cultivate their calling, especially those just starting to discern it?
• How can women treat their calling seriously instead of just a “cute little side hobby?”
• Give us a teaser for your new book, You're Not Too Late: Trusting God's Timing in a Hurry-Up World.
• And more!

Resource Mentioned:

• You’re Not Too Late by Rebecca George
• Do the Thing by Rebecca George
• Courtney Moore on Rebecca’s Podcast, Radical Radiance

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Shelbi Kate Strube is a passionate Personal Trainer and Functional Nutrition Specialist with over 8 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. She specializes in helping clients overcome pain when training, build muscle, and break through weight loss plateaus in a supportive and motivating environment.

Shelbi combines her fitness expertise with certifications in Functional Nutrition, Precision Nutrition Level 1, and Health Mindset Coaching. She has also recently completed a year-long mentorship focused on gut health, hormone health, and optimizing physique development. Her unique ability to analyze blood work and provide supplement guidance sets her apart in the personal training industry. She also has specialized experience working with individuals managing Parkinson’s Disease and as a health coach for a doctor in Functional Nutrition.

Driven by a love for working with the general population, Shelbi empowers clients to take control of their health through personalized care, encouragement, and sustainable habits that lead to lasting results.

Follow Shelbi Kate on Instagram. In this episode, Shelbi Kate answers these questions:

• How did your passion for fitness begin?
• What is functional nutrition?
• How did you gain knowledge in this space among so much information out there?
• What is your organization, Beginners Guide to Building Muscle (BGBM)?
• What challenges did you encounter as you built your business, and how did the Lord provide for those?
• How have you seen God use you in the lives of your clients? What’s your perspective on viewing your job as a ministry?
• What is your perspective of the human body from a biblical perspective?
• How do you image God as a functional nutritionist?
• How do you navigate what to wear to the gym? Resources Mentioned:
• Do the Thing by Rebecca George

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