MARKED | Gretchen Saffles
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{MARKED} 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. Each week, Mary Margaret Collingsworth will interview someone who is marked with that hunger, longing, and desire, and encourage listeners to be marked, as well.Episode 7: Gretchen SafflesMary Margaret and Gretchen talk about how social media can be seen as a mission field, mentoring, living out our callings, and having the freedom to say no. They discuss the difficult, but important, mindset of trusting God to equip us for what He's called us to do.About Gretchen:Gretchen Saffles is passionate about encouraging and equipping women to get into the Word of God and find their identity and purpose in Christ. She is the founder of Life Lived Beautifully, author of A God-Sized Love Story, Proverbs 31: Women of Dignity, Washed in Grace, and Ruth: Gospel of Grace, as well as creator of the“Give Me Jesus” quiet time journal for women. Through Life Lived Beautifully, she longs to meet women right where they are with the hope of the gospel and light a match in their hearts to know Jesus more. On any given day you can find her with a coffee cup in hand, a baby on her hip,  a message stirring in her soul, and a God-sized dream on her heart. Gretchen lives in Knoxville, Tennessee with her husband, Greg, and her son, Nolan.About Mary Margaret:Mary Margaret is an Event Project Coordinator at Lifeway in Nashville, Tennessee. She coordinates training events for women who lead like YOU Lead and the Women’s Forum. Mary Margaret has served several churches as a Girls Minister and holds a Master of Arts in Christian Education at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. She has a passion to see young women engaged in ministry and living out their calling. Mary Margaret leads a small group of young adult women at her church and loves reading, a good cup of coffee, cooking, and traveling.Links:Life Lived Beautifully InstagramGretchen's TwitterThrough Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth ElliotJen Wilkin PodcastQuote It! I can read a book and be mentored. @gretchsaffles #MarkedPodcastShare on TwitterShare on FacebookIt's a good thing to not feel qualified or adequate because it makes us rely more on Him. @gretchsaffles #MarkedPodcast Share on TwitterShare on FacebookWe all have a circle of influence that God has given us. @gretchsaffles #MarkedPodcastShare on TwitterShare on FacebookGod has called us to be faithful right where we are. @gretchsaffles #MarkedPodcastShare on TwitterShare on FacebookGod calls us to make an impact right where we are, right where He's planted us. @marymargaretc #MarkedPodcast Share on TwitterShare on FacebookThe gospel is not just for the moment that you give your life to Christ. It is for every single day. @gretchsaffles #MarkedPodcastShare on TwitterShare on FacebookLet the Word transform the way you see Christ. @marymargaretc #MarkedPodcastShare on TwitterShare on Facebook http://ministrysites.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/marked/EP7_MARKED.mp3Subscribe: iTunes | We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.)

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