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Closing the Chapter: Reflections on the Women in Ministry Series

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Hello Lovely One,

After months of sitting down with some of the most incredible women I’ve ever met, we’re wrapping up the Women in Ministry series. And wow… it's been amazing!

These 16 women have shown us that ministry isn’t just about pulpits and platforms. It’s in hospital rooms, lunchboxes, whispered prayers, and brave obedience when no one’s looking.

So in this final episode, I’m inviting you to pause with me and reflect on some of the powerful truths we’ve uncovered together.

Here’s a glimpse of what we talk about:

  • How Melissa Mashburn and Christa Cordova found ministry in unexpected places—far from what they’d planned
  • How Renee Austin and Katie Sokolovska discovered purpose in the middle of heartbreak and healing
  • How Christine V. Davies, Donna Scott, and Dawn Ezelle reminded us that presence is powerful—even in pain
  • Why Mari Hernandez-Tuten, Tess Vergara, and Linda P. Jones show us that identity is more than a title—it’s rooted in Christ
  • How Dr. Cynthia Hester, Karen Smith, and Brittany Schlichter anchor their lives and leadership in God’s Word
  • How Ashley Wymore, Jayme Woolam, and Darla Madrid reflect ministry through motherhood, marriage, and moments most people never see

These stories remind me—and maybe they’ll remind you too—that ministry isn’t something we wait to be invited into. It’s already happening, right where we are.

Reflection Questions I’m still sitting with:

  • What if the thing I think disqualifies me is actually what God wants to use?
  • Where is He already moving in my pain?
  • If every title disappeared… would I still know who I am?
  • What scripture has been chasing after my heart lately?

We've got a free gift for you:

So many of these amazing women offered a short devotional thought or prayer that I’ve bundled up just for you. It’s honest. It’s faith-filled. And it’s totally free.

👉 Grab the Women in Ministry Devotional here: www.donnawoolam.com/podcast/women-in-ministry-series

Let it breathe life into your quiet time. Use it to remind yourself—you’re already walking in your calling.

What’s next?

This chapter may be closing, but your story? Still unfolding.

Starting next week, we’re kicking off a brand-new series called Start Again. It’s for every woman who’s faced a life shift—a divorce, a death, a career change, an empty nest—and is ready to rise again with hope and purpose. We’ll talk real life, big questions, and bold faith.

I’m so glad you’ve been here. And I hope you’ll stick with me for what’s ahead.

With gratitude,

Donna

  continue reading

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Hello Lovely One,

After months of sitting down with some of the most incredible women I’ve ever met, we’re wrapping up the Women in Ministry series. And wow… it's been amazing!

These 16 women have shown us that ministry isn’t just about pulpits and platforms. It’s in hospital rooms, lunchboxes, whispered prayers, and brave obedience when no one’s looking.

So in this final episode, I’m inviting you to pause with me and reflect on some of the powerful truths we’ve uncovered together.

Here’s a glimpse of what we talk about:

  • How Melissa Mashburn and Christa Cordova found ministry in unexpected places—far from what they’d planned
  • How Renee Austin and Katie Sokolovska discovered purpose in the middle of heartbreak and healing
  • How Christine V. Davies, Donna Scott, and Dawn Ezelle reminded us that presence is powerful—even in pain
  • Why Mari Hernandez-Tuten, Tess Vergara, and Linda P. Jones show us that identity is more than a title—it’s rooted in Christ
  • How Dr. Cynthia Hester, Karen Smith, and Brittany Schlichter anchor their lives and leadership in God’s Word
  • How Ashley Wymore, Jayme Woolam, and Darla Madrid reflect ministry through motherhood, marriage, and moments most people never see

These stories remind me—and maybe they’ll remind you too—that ministry isn’t something we wait to be invited into. It’s already happening, right where we are.

Reflection Questions I’m still sitting with:

  • What if the thing I think disqualifies me is actually what God wants to use?
  • Where is He already moving in my pain?
  • If every title disappeared… would I still know who I am?
  • What scripture has been chasing after my heart lately?

We've got a free gift for you:

So many of these amazing women offered a short devotional thought or prayer that I’ve bundled up just for you. It’s honest. It’s faith-filled. And it’s totally free.

👉 Grab the Women in Ministry Devotional here: www.donnawoolam.com/podcast/women-in-ministry-series

Let it breathe life into your quiet time. Use it to remind yourself—you’re already walking in your calling.

What’s next?

This chapter may be closing, but your story? Still unfolding.

Starting next week, we’re kicking off a brand-new series called Start Again. It’s for every woman who’s faced a life shift—a divorce, a death, a career change, an empty nest—and is ready to rise again with hope and purpose. We’ll talk real life, big questions, and bold faith.

I’m so glad you’ve been here. And I hope you’ll stick with me for what’s ahead.

With gratitude,

Donna

  continue reading

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