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Women in Ministry

I had the pleasure of speaking with Elizabeth Woodson, Adam Griffin, and Adam Hawkins at Culture Matters on “Women in Ministry.”

Jen WilkinDecember 17, 2021

Gospel Parenting During the Little Years

I had the pleasure of speaking with Melissa Kruger at the 2021 TGC Women’s Conference on “Gospel Parenting During the Little Years.”

Jen WilkinDecember 3, 2021

Be Good, for God’s Sake

“Be good.” How many times did I say it as I walked out the door, leaving my kids in the care of another? Spoken in that context, it expressed a parting wish that the little one to whom it is spoken would, at bare minimum, not do anything bad, and at best, be a source of help and joy to the caregiver in charge.

Jen WilkinNovember 30, 2021

Women in the Church with the Gift of Leadership

I had the pleasure of speaking with Christine Hoover at By Faith on leadership. The title of this episode is “Jen Wilkin on Women in the Church with the Gift of Leadership.”

Jen WilkinNovember 8, 2021

Churchgoers May Remember Song Lyrics Over Sermon Quotes

Before you read this article, start by reciting the alphabet in your head.

There is a reason you just fought a strong temptation to hum. It’s the same reason you can remember jingles from childhood and lyrics to your favorite rock anthem, but not the security password you set up last week.

Jen WilkinOctober 19, 2021

Episode 9 Jen Wilkin, Author & Bible Teacher

I had the pleasure of speaking with Courtney and Missie on Women & Work The title of this episode is Episode 9 Jen Wilkin, Author & Bible Teacher.

Jen WilkinSeptember 28, 2021

In the Wilkin Home

I had the pleasure of speaking with Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin at the Family Discipleship Podcast on parenting. The title of this episode is “In the Wilkin Home with Jen Wilkin.”

Jen WilkinSeptember 26, 2021

Mentoring Younger Women in the Faith

I had the pleasure of speaking with Hunter Beless and Melissa Kruger at The Gospel Coalition’s Women’s Conference in 2021 on The Journeywomen Podcast.

Jen WilkinSeptember 13, 2021

Deuteronomy Week 1

I had the pleasure of speaking with Amanda Bible Williams and Raechel Myers at She Reads Truth on the book of Deuteronomy. The title of this episode is “Deuteronomy Week 1 with Jen Wilkin.”

Jen WilkinAugust 23, 2021

Why Christians Keep Preaching to Themselves

You’ve probably heard a pastor remark during a particularly pointed exhortation, “I’m preaching to myself.” That line is often used to reassure listeners that, “Yes, what I’m telling you is a hard word, but it’s one first and foremost for me.”

Jen WilkinAugust 17, 2021

Female Bravery and the Mission of God

I delivered a message at TGC’s 2021 National Conference called “Female Bravery and the Mission of God.” Walking through Scripture, I relayed stories of women who feared God rather than men and stood against the Serpent, risking their very lives.

Jen WilkinAugust 13, 2021

Bible Literacy, Parenting, and the Law

I had the pleasure of speaking with Glen and Tanner Britt at Bible & Stuff on Biblical literacy and parenting. The title of this episode is “Jen Wilkin on Bible Literacy, Parenting, and the Law.”

Jen WilkinJuly 5, 2021

4 Reasons to Let Go and Trust God

The link between anxiety and not-knowing also shows itself in our craving for knowledge of the future. Like an impatient reader who flips to the last page of a suspenseful novel to relieve the tension, we want a peek into what’s next.

Jen WilkinJune 25, 2021

We Should Expect Frustration When Reading the Bible

Seventh grade was the year the crying began. With the oldest child, we were caught a little off guard—school had never caused this level of upset before.

Jen WilkinMay 12, 2021

Is All Rest Sabbath Rest?

In the opening lines of the Ten Words, God prompted his people to an act of recall: “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt” (Ex. 20:2). He reminded them of his mighty delivering arm just fifty days earlier.

Jen WilkinMay 1, 2021

Thou Shalt Not Lie: Slander, Silence, & Manipulation

I had the pleasure of speaking with Joanna Kimbrel Stefanie Boyles at Daily Grace The Podcast on the ten commandments. The title of this episode is “Thou Shalt Not Lie: Slander, Silence, & Manipulation with Jen Wilkin”

Jen WilkinApril 20, 2021

Let the Little Children Come to ‘Big Church’

Since last year, COVID-19 has asked all of us to adapt in myriad ways. As we begin to emerge from pandemic precautions, the pull to return to normalcy will be strong.

Jen WilkinApril 20, 2021

Essential Elements of an Effective Women’s Ministry

I had the pleasure of speaking with Colleen McFadden, Courtney Doctor, and Danielle Anderson at The Gospel Coalition 2018 Women’s Conference on Women’s Ministry. The title of this episode is “Essential Elements of an Effective Women’s Ministry.”

Jen WilkinApril 16, 2021

The 5th Commandment Is for Adults Too

Though parents may quote it to small children, the primary audience of the fifth command is adult children. It is found in the middle of a list of commands clearly addressed to adults, targeting issues that are, developmentally speaking, primarily the concerns of adulthood.

Jen WilkinApril 2, 2021

We Need Both Rules and Relationship with God

Perhaps you have heard the statement “Christianity isn’t about rules, it’s about relationship.” It is an idea that has enjoyed popularity in recent decades, as evangelistic messages increasingly emphasized a personal relationship with God, one made possible through the grace that forgives our sins against God’s law.

Jen WilkinMarch 31, 2021