Best Amanda Mejia Podcasts (2025)

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Celebration Over Comparison 22:30

17h ago22:30

22:30

"Our ministry isn't as big as theirs." "My students trust her more than me." "Why can't I get it right like her?" Comparison can steal so much joy from our calling. And yet there is abundant joy when we can find ways to celebrate the work the Lord is doing in our brothers and sisters and ministries and local churches. Let's be women who cheer on an…

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53. Real Life vs. Ministry Life 33:46

8d ago33:46

33:46

Have you ever felt like church has somehow become your whole life? As we kick off this new season of HGHG, we are breaking down what the difference is between real life and ministry life (aka you are not what you do!). We talk boundaries and priorities, as well as what happens when you're not taking care of yourself. If you have questions or feedba…

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52. Habits in the New Year 30:56

1M ago30:56

30:56

Instead of asking what goals you have for the New Year, we want to ask the question "What holy habits are you setting for this year?" Instead of seeking to accomplish something, we want you to seek and know the presence of God this year. Whether that is studying your Bible more, memorizing Scripture, or another way to deepen your faith, let's begin…

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51. Fighting the Urge to Fix Yourself 16:20

2M ago16:20

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New year, new you? That's not our goal this year! It's so easy to go into the new year trying to find ways to "fix" things about our bodies, yet what if self-improvement isn't the goal? Rather, faithful obedience and stewardship over what God has given us. Let's spend this year giving thanks to God for the bodies given to us! If you haven't listene…

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50. Remember His Love 15:30

2M ago15:30

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Christmas week is finally here! Most likely you've spent the month helping your teens embrace God's love and remember the meaning of the season. But don't let this week (or any week) go by without embracing His love for you. This episode is a little bit different, but we hope this conversation will help encourage you to quiet your soul this week an…

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49. Lessons Learned in 2024 23:24

2M ago23:24

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Christmas is next week, but HOW did we get here this fast?! As we all begin to slow down and look forward to the new year, this is such an important time to look back at what God has done and what He has taught you, changed in you, and brought you through. This episode allows us to share with you the lessons we learned in 2024! So let's reflect on …

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48. The Gap Between Girls Ministry & Women's Ministry with Anne Harrison 28:07

2M ago28:07

28:07

You might notice how many of your girls who were once connected in youth ministry fall off the map after high school. They aren't connected into the local church, and they likely are not connected into women's ministry or discipleship. So what's the disconnect? Where did we go wrong? Or is the expectations on young women to "fit" the current dynami…

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47. Are You a Good Friend? with Tara Sun 31:10

3M ago31:10

31:10

We aren't sure about you, but making friends as an adult might be even harder than it was when we were teens! So what makes a good friend in a season where time is limited and burdens feel heavy? And would you say that you are that friend you're looking for? Spoiler: We have TWO fun announcements at the end of this episode, so make sure to listen t…

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46. Your Title in Ministry Matters 27:35

3M ago27:35

27:35

What's your title? Minister. Director. Associate. Assistant. Admin. Super Woman/Ministry Queen?! Titles can be a tricky or sensitive topic to discuss. There's a tension of wanting to be validated in a position without sounding discontent or entitled. When we know the title that actually matters, the desires or conversations around titles can become…

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45. Can I Be a Mom in Ministry? 30:10

3M ago30:10

30:10

Whether you're already a mom or feel like this isn't a question you'll be asking for awhile, we hope you'll be encouraged hearing how we've wrestled with this question, navigated our calling when we each found out we'd become a mom, and continue to look to God to be our strength and wisdom in each season He leads us in. Also, since we recorded this…

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44. What to Do When you Make a Mistake 29:03

3M ago29:03

29:03

If someone hasn't told you this yet, you're going to make a mistake in ministry. Whether it's your students, your boss, parents, or someone else, you'll inevitably disappoint a person and let them down. Even if it's not your intention, you can't be super woman all the time! So how do we redeem the mistakes we make? How do walk in reconciliation and…

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43. Why Historical Context for Teens? with Kristi McLelland 23:47

4M ago23:47

23:47

Kristi McLelland is BACK as we celebrate the release of her new teen girls Bible study, Luke in the Land! We spend time reflecting on being in Israel recording this study September of 2023, and Kristi shares how and why being in the land changed the way she reads Scripture. It's tempting to view historical and biblical context as unnecessary or sim…

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42. Made Worthy with Mary Margaret West 30:10

5M ago30:10

30:10

It's always SO sad to end a season of His Glory, Her Good. But we are thrilled to have our last episode be with author and former Lifeway Girls specialist, Mary Margaret West, as we celebrate her new Bible study for teen girls called, Made Worthy! In this conversation, we talk more than just about her new study! We get honest about how easy it is t…

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E39: CONSENT vs. COERCION. How to Make an Informed Decision During PREGNANCY, BIRTH, and Beyond. 32:38

5M ago32:38

32:38

Welcome back to the Simplify Birth and Motherhood podcast, where you can get clarity to make informed decisions for your pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and as a mother. In this episode, I will be teaching you what it means to make an informed decision, how to spot the difference between informed decision and coercion, how to make an informed de…

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41. Reactions Reveal What's Inside with Lisa Cuss 42:07

5M ago42:07

42:07

As a leader in ministry, you likely work under a good amount of stress and pressure. And not only are you owning the tasks at hand, but you are carrying a spiritual and emotional weight that is unique to your job. So how do you manage your own anxiety when having to deal with people? How does your reactivity reveal what's going on deep inside of yo…

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E38: I'm in My First Trimester of PREGNANCY, What is exactly happening?! 40:38

5M ago40:38

40:38

Welcome back to the Simplify Birth and Motherhood podcast, where you can get clarity to make informed decisions for your pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and as a mother. You are in your first trimester and depending on what point you are at your body and baby have already done AMAZING things and will continue to do AMAZING things! The way I like…

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40. Leading Middle School Girls 21:01

5M ago21:01

21:01

In this two-episode special, we want to give you a glimpse into a volunteer's perspective of leading high school and middle school girls! We ask questions like "why middle school girls?" "What's your favorite part of volunteering?" "What's the most challenging part?" "What have you learned so far?" Whether you are a volunteer, just thinking about v…

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E37: Creating a BIRTH Plan and What Should it Include, 4 Categories Hone in on. 40:01

5M ago40:01

40:01

Welcome back to the Simplify Birth and Motherhood podcast, where you can get clarity to make informed decisions for your pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and as a mother. How you ever been told to create birth plan for your upcoming birth but are not even sure how to create one, what to even include, and how to articulate your wishes for your bir…

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39. Leading High School Girls 28:10

5M ago28:10

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In this two-episode special, we want to give you a glimpse into a volunteer's perspective of leading high school and middle school girls! We ask questions like "why high school girls?" "What's your favorite part of volunteering?" "What's the most challenging part?" "What have you learned so far?" Whether you are a volunteer, just thinking about vol…

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E36: Gathering a Power House BIRTH Team for Your PREGNANCY, BIRTH, and POSTPARTUM. 4 People you WILL NEED! 34:58

6M ago34:58

34:58

Welcome back to the Simplify Birth and Motherhood podcast, where you can get clarity to make informed decisions for your pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and as a mother. In this episode, you will learn the 4 most RECOMMENDED people you can gather together to help support you during birth. Every person in the pregnancy journey and birth room that…

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38. How Do I Know If I'm Okay? 30:00

6M ago30:00

30:00

You made it through the crazy summer. You might have snuck in a vacation or found yourself on a beach for at least for a few days. But fall is here! You're now getting to embrace all of the packed schedules, weekly programs, and lack of rest. It's so easy to "push through" and wait for that next weekend off, but don't let yourself keep going withou…

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E35: Postpartum: 4 Things to Focus on and How Realistic Expectations was a Game CHANGER! 35:46

6M ago35:46

35:46

Welcome back to the Simplify Birth and Motherhood podcast, where you can get clarity to make informed decisions for your pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and as a mother. In this episode, I am talking about postpartum! After having 4 children, and with each postpartum being different from each other, there are 4 things I will be sharing that were…

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37. Preparing to Teach 27:17

6M ago27:17

27:17

Whether you're teaching to 5 girls in a circle or 500 students from a stage, this episode is for you! Amanda and Corinne are giving you a glimpse into how they prepare to teach, what they've learned over the years, and how they prepare their hearts when they're just not feeling it. The hope is that you'll be challenged to not just grow in how you t…

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E34: How to Help Your Birth Partner be a part of Your Pregnancy, 3 Ways they can be Supportive. 21:16

6M ago21:16

21:16

Welcome back to the Simplify Birth and Motherhood podcast, where you can get clarity to make informed decisions for your pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and as a mother. In this episode, I will be sharing 3 ways dad as the birth partner can help feel connected during your pregnancy. Sometimes it is hard for dads to know in what ways they can be …

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36. Underqualified and Undeserving with Becky Loyd 22:35

6M ago22:35

22:35

Have you ever felt like you're the wrong girl for the job? Like everyone else around the table deserves to be there except you? Like you are several years into this and still feel like you're making it up as you go? Well, what if we told you that even a VP at Lifeway has felt the same way? Becky Loyd is the Vice President of Go-To-Market and Women …

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E33: I'm FINALLY in LABOR, Now What?!?! 3 Things You SHOULD Do ASAP! 21:47

6M ago21:47

21:47

Welcome back to the Simplify Birth and Motherhood podcast, where you can get clarity to make informed decisions for your pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and as a mother. In this episode I will be giving 3 things you MUST do once you realize you are in labor. Once your labor starts you are going to be in it for the long haul. Birth is like runnin…

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35. Walking Faithfully Through Changing Seasons 27:23

6M ago27:23

27:23

If you're anything like us, change can be fun, scary, overwhelming. All the things! The reality is that we will all walk through various seasons of life that come with both new and hard changes. It is up to us on how we will trust God with those changes and walk faithfully in the path He has laid before us. We hope you enjoy hearing about our own s…

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E32: True vs. False, Childbirth Education Classes are ONLY for Natural BIRTHS. 19:12

7M ago19:12

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Welcome back to the Simplify Birth and Motherhood podcast, where you can get clarity to make informed decisions for your pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and as a mother. Today, we are answering a true vs false question, in this episode we are answering whether or not it is needed to talk a childbirth education class if you are not planning to ha…

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34. What It Means to Belong and Be Loved with Caroline Saunders 27:51

7M ago27:51

27:51

Whether you're 13, 23, or 83, we will all experience homesickness. Home may not be far at all, and home may be your favorite place on earth. Yet, we will still find ourselves often longing to belong and be loved. Caroline Saunders gives us just a sneak peak of her brand new study, Come Home. In this study, she explains the story of home throughout …

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33. Questions to Ask Before Fall Kicks Off 30:19

7M ago30:19

30:19

Fall is coming! But are you ready? No, we're not asking if you have volunteers ready, if your calendar feels managed, or if the curriculum is ready to go. We are asking if YOU are ready for fall. Our hope is that this conversation will give you simple questions to ask yourself before the next season of ministry begins. Please know we are cheering y…

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32. Regulating Emotions with Nicole Zasowski & The Glass House 51:23

7M ago51:23

51:23

It's time for another crossover episode with one of our favorite Lifeway podcasts — The Glass House with Ben and Lynley Mandrell! If you don't remember, Ben and Lynley were our first guests on the His Glory, Her Good podcast. To say we are big fans of them and their hearts would be an understatement. On today's show Nicole Zasowski describes to us …

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31. Abiding in Jesus as the Pathway to Peace with Melissa Spoelstra & MARKED 38:02

7M ago38:02

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Over the next few weeks, we wanted to introduce some of our other favorite Lifeway podcasts! This week is a crossover episode from the Lifeway Women's podcast, MARKED. This is a podcast for women who are marked by a hunger for God’s Word, a longing to impact culture, and a desire to discover and live out God’s calling in their lives. This episode f…

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30. Should I Go To Seminary? with Dr. Courtney Jo Veasey 37:21

8M ago37:21

37:21

We invited Dr. Courtney Jo Veasey to share her personal experience of getting her master's and doctorate degrees through seminary. We answer questions like, "How do I know if I should go to seminary?" "Where should I go?" "How do I get started?" "What should I study?" and more! If you're wrestling with whether or not seminary is a good fit for you,…

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29. Your Value is Not in Your Work 30:36

9M ago30:36

30:36

It's easier to say than actually believe, right? But it's true. No matter how talented you are, how many hours you work, or how many people show up to your small group, your value isn't found in anything you do. And the sooner you start focusing on Christ's work in you, the sooner you can stop striving to perform and start enjoying the calling God …

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28. What's the Point of Missions? with Kenni Cavalier 26:30

9M ago26:30

26:30

The simple, accurate answer is the Great Commission! But in today's episode, we dig a little deeper to why and how we equip students to live on mission. This conversation is so important in setting the foundation for what kind of mission opportunities we plan, how to equip parents to join in, and how we prepare our own hearts as we take students on…

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27. When It's Not All Fun & Games 26:13

9M ago26:13

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When you obey God's calling and sign on as a ministry leader, it's easy to be naive about the hard stuff that comes with the position. Because while things like camp, dodgeball tournaments, paint wars, and more can be so much fun, the reality of ministry often looks like sacrifice. So what do we do when our jobs aren't all fun and games? What do we…

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26. Gender Identity in Student Ministry 27:31

9M ago27:31

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If you haven't had a conversation yet with a parent or a student about gender identity, you will. There are so many situations inside of student ministry that will cause you to know what you believe about gender identity and how you will respond. In today's episode, we discuss with Aunt P the importance of empathy and relationship. Our hope is this…

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25. How to Honor and Serve Moms with Missie Branch 25:06

10M ago25:06

25:06

Often the first girls minister a teen girl will ever have is a mom. And because she is one of the primary disciple makers of her daughter, churches should celebrate, honor, and support her every chance we get! In today's episode, we talk about how we can do a better job at that. So if you know a mom, send this episode to her today and let her know …

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24. Are You Ready for Camp? with Zac and Chad 24:06

10M ago24:06

24:06

In this fun crossover episode, our friends from the Youth Ministry Booster podcast, Zac Workun and Chad Higgins, have joined us to talk all things CAMP! Through sharing our own experiences, our hope is that you will create the time to best prepare your heart and mind for a week away at camp with students. Did you love hearing from our friends at Yo…

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23. The Senior Year Transition 29:15

10M ago29:15

29:15

Do you remember senior year of high school? There was so much excitement for the future, yet it came with a lot of unknowns, changes, and insecurities. As you prepare your students to make this transition out of your ministry, we hope this episode will provide some clarity and direction as you lead in the season ahead. Resource Highlights: Before Y…

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22. Submission vs. Surrender with Kristi McLelland 28:59

10M ago28:59

28:59

In September of 2023, the team at Lifeway (including Amanda!) went to Israel with Kristi McLelland to record video teachings for her upcoming women's and teen girls' Bible study, Luke in the Land. While the trip was an incredible experience, Kristi wrestled with the Lord behind the scenes especially when the events in Israel on October 7 took place…

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21. Asking Good Questions 29:32

11M ago29:32

29:32

Welcome back to Season 3 of His Glory, Her Good! What do you do when a table of girls are staring back at you with blank faces? How do you transition from a silly conversation to an intentional one without being awkward? What does an invitation and response time look like for your student ministry? It may feel minor, but becoming a good question as…

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20. Rest, Rest, Rest 32:10

12M ago32:10

32:10

Why does rest often feel like an idea that seems just out of reach? We know God commands us to rest, but what does that actually look like when ministry and life feel all-consuming at times? In our final episode of Season 2, you'll hear how we've struggled to know how to rest and the lies that have kept us from resting. Yet through this conversatio…

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19. Fighting Shame with Aunt P 33:20

12M ago33:20

33:20

Whether dealing with our own shame or helping teen girls fight shame in their lives, this is a topic that can't be avoided when leading in student ministry. In this episode with Aunt P, we talk about how to know the difference between shame and conviction from the Holy Spirit. She also shares the danger of not dealing with our own shame, as well as…

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18. Learning Gen Alpha with Amy-Jo Girardier 27:18

1y ago27:18

27:18

It feels like we've been talking about Gen Z forever, but Gen Alpha is already in our youth ministries! What do we need to know about this generation that will help us lead and love them better? Amy-Jo Girardier, girls minister champion and Lifeway Girls author, joined us for this episode to help answer that important question! We learned SO much a…

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17. Marriage in Ministry — Meet Our Husbands! 33:52

1y ago33:52

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Our two favorite people in the world are on the podcast today! That's right, you get to meet our husbands on today's episode as we share what marriage in ministry has looked like for us up to this point! It is a ton of fun and so beautiful to do ministry alongside your spouse. But it also can be messy and painful. We hope you will be encouraged as …

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16. Singleness in Ministry with Delaney Degelow 41:08

1y ago41:08

41:08

Nothing says student ministry in February like a relationship series! In a recent poll of girls ministers, over 60% responded as single (not engaged or married). But as two married gals hosting this podcast, we knew we aren't the experts to talk about being single in ministry. So we invited a dear friend and minister, Delaney Degelow, to share the …

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15.Partners in Ministry - Meet our Bosses! 31:06

1y ago31:06

31:06

If you work in student ministry, it’s likely you work with the guys on your team. You may love it or have your struggles, depending on your team dynamic or current ministry season. Either way, we want to invite you (and those guys on your team) to listen in on this conversation where we talk about being partners in ministry with our BOSSES! It is s…

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14. When You Want to Give Up with Alexandra Hoover 21:51

1y ago21:51

21:51

When your faith is shaken and you begin to question where God has you, what do you do? If you're thinking about throwing in the towel or struggling to keep going, you're not alone. We hope you're encouraged through this honest conversation with friend and author, Alexandra Hoover. This episode was recorded in November 2023 LIVE at Lifeway Women's F…

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13. What's Your Discipleship Strategy? 37:05

1y ago37:05

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Discipleship is not a new topic around here, nor is it likely something new to you. But let’s take some time to evaluate what discipleship looks like for us today, where we want to go, and how we equip our leaders to join in on the journey. Our hope is this conversation will encourage you in whatever season you find yourself, as well as remind you …

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