The Good Portion

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 hone...

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.

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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 ancho...

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 in...

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 sh...

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...

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 ...

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, t...

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 in...

In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Lindsey sits down with Lisa Vaughn, Leah Brannon, and Natalia Joaquin to explore the beauty, challenges, and joy of singleness in the life of the church. Together, they share personal stories, address cultural pressures that often elevate marriage above singleness, and dismantle common myths surrounding single women.

This episode speaks tenderly to seasons of loneliness, the importance o...

In this heartfelt episode, Lindsey and Emma sit down with Andrea Smith, pastor’s wife and valued member of our church family, for an honest conversation about trusting God through life’s deepest trials.

Andrea shares what it was like growing up as a pastor’s kid, how she met and married Pastor Josh, and how those early experiences shaped her faith. She then opens up vulnerably about her cancer journey—walking through fear, uncertai...

In this episode of The Good Portion Podcast, Lindsey and Susanne interview Emily Swartz and Jessica Moody about pursuing and sustaining godly friendships in every season of life. While we are created for community, many of us feel disconnected, isolated, or unsure how to build meaningful relationships. In a world of constant connection yet deep loneliness, this conversation explores what Scripture teaches about friendship and offer...

Why do we need women’s ministry in the local church—and why does it matter right now?

In the first episode of The Good Portion, we begin by sharing the heart behind Prince Women and reflecting on the history of women’s ministry in our church. Five women who have played meaningful roles in this ministry over the years join the conversation, offering perspectives shaped by different seasons of life—from Gen Z to Boomer.

Together, we ...