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As we wrap our ninth season of HGHG, we wanted to take you on a virtual coffee date as share our stories from the Her Good Retreat, talk about what's new in our personal lives, and celebrate what is to come for Lifeway Girls!

Grab your favorite coffee (or energy) drink, find a comfy couch, and spend time catching up with us on all the fun happening around us!

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Happy Grad Party Season! In this episode, we unpack the difference between God's plan and His purpose, how to help seniors steward this transition well, and how parents can walk alongside them without white-knuckling the outcome. Plus, we get personal — reflecting on what we'd tell our own senior-year selves about trusting God when you can't see where He's leading.

Whether you're the senior, the mom, or just someone who needed this reminder — this one's for you.

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Check out our brand new Bible study for college girls: Daughters

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Healthy ministry is built on intentional, trust-filled relationships—not efficient, well-run programs.

When people are the priority, everything shifts. You measure success by life change instead of attendance. You slow down enough to notice needs. You invest deeply instead of spreading yourself thin. Students feel known, leaders feel cared for, and parents feel partnered with—not sidelined.

That kind of ministry doesn’t require a certain personality type either. Whether you’re outgoing or introverted, what matters most is consistency, presence, and genuine care. Relationships grow through small, repeated moments of showing up, listening well, and following through.

And over time, you realize this: the most meaningful impact rarely comes from what you planned—it comes from how you showed up for people along the way.

Need a resource? Check out Define the Relationship or This is Girls Ministry to deepen the relationships with those you lead and serve.

Connect with us @lifewaygirls or email us at girls.ministry@lifeway.com! Let us know if we can pray for you or answer a question. We are here for YOU!

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It was such an honor to sit down with Kyla Gillespie as she shared her story of gender dysphoria, transitioning, de-transitioning, and how the church played a role in her salvation and transformation. Her testimony of God at work in her life should compel us to love our students wrestling with gender confusion and shape the way we minister and disciple them.

Check our her newest book: TransFormed

Now an international speaker and founder of Renewed & Transformed ministries, Kyla Gillespie's highest hope is that God might use her story to reveal He is big enough, good enough, and smart enough to guide any struggler—and that life in Christ is worth every moment of the struggle. “May others who find themselves in my shoes earnestly consider Christ who is worth it no matter the cost,” she declares, “and may the Church be there to love and disciple them like it did me. If anyone wonders if transformation and freedom is possible, here is my account of God’s redemptive and glorious work through his Word and his people.”

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As we prepare for summer, this a conversation every youth minister will be having. What do we do about the dress code and cell phones at camp this summer? We feel the pull of wanting to protect our students and sacred spaces without falling into traps of legalism. While each person must weigh out the costs for their own ministries, we hope this conversation will equip you to lead confidently with courage and clarity.

Looking for a way to avoid summer burnout and have a more indept conversatsion about this topic and more!? Join our Surviving Summer cohort that begins April 9, 2026. Limited spots available, so grab your spot today HERE.

Questions or feedback? Email us at girls.ministry@lifeway.com.

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In this episode, Eric Morrell reveals how AI can be a powerful ally in youth ministry, enhancing creativity and efficiency without replacing your unique voice. Discover practical strategies for using AI to streamline tasks like teaching prep and small group questions, all while maintaining authenticity and ethical standards.

Eric shares insights on leveraging AI for note-taking and content refinement, emphasizing its role as a tool to amplify your ministry's impact. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, learn how to integrate AI safely and effectively to inspire and engage the next generation.

Get Eric’s free guide on AI cheat codes—by clicking HERE—and start transforming your work today.

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Learn more about Eric Murrell: With two decades of experience in strategy, branding, and digital products, I know what it takes to get things done. I'm a relentlessly curious problem solver who's at his best beside a whiteboard, with a unique knack for bringing order from chaos.

I've worn a lot of hats throughout my journey: leading strategy for a large non-profit, coordinating complex building projects, and developing digital tools with millions of users. I've found that no one discipline exists in a vacuum, and the best solutions often come from thinking outside the box (and sometimes even outside the norm). Those are the projects that excite me.

As a lifelong native of the Nashville area, the one thing I've failed at is learning guitar (though I'm still trying). Otherwise, I'm a big nerd who loves Nintendo, novels, and sci-fi movies. My wife (Lauren) is an incredible graphic designer, and our kids are creative forces of their own. On the weekends, you can find us active in our church, discovering new adventures, and probably trying to get our cat out of a tree.

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Ministry doesn’t make us immune to struggle or weakness. In this episode, we talk honestly about what it feels like to lead, teach, and disciple others while still wrestling with anxiety ourselves. When the world treats weakness like failure, it’s easy for ministry leaders to feel hypocritical, exposed, or alone. But Scripture reminds us that God does not abandon us in our weakness—He meets us there.

Together we talk about where leaders can find help for themselves, how churches can walk faithfully with those struggling with anxiety, and practical ways to care for someone else in the battle against anxiety.

Made to Tremble is AVAILABLE NOW!

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Aunt P joins us today to talk about self-emotional regulation. You know those weird moments in a meeting with your boss or a tense conversation with a parent and you can tell something’s off inside you but aren't sure what do with it? How do you recognize the signs that you’re not okay before you melt down or blow up? What does it actually look like to step away from a situation with maturity, clarity, and self-control instead of regret?

Together, we unpack:

• How to spot emotional overload in real time
• Why tense and awkward moments hit us so hard
• Practical ways to exit a conversation or situation without escalating it
• What self-regulation looks like when your emotions feel louder than your logic

Make sure to follow us @lifewaygirls! If you have questions or just need someone to pray for you, reach out to us at girls.ministry@lifeway.com. We'd love to get to know you!