Bible Studies and Programs

Bible Studies and Programs

From Freely Given by 1517 Podcasts

July 31, 2025 · 35 min

About this episode

Gretchen and Katie discuss the challenges of engaging women in Bible studies amidst family obligations and the search for authentic connections.

Gretchen and Katie share their favorite things these days, and then, as fall scheduling is looming, they talk about the longing for a good Bible study. at church. How do we reach the women who are longing for a Bible study, but are swamped by family obligations? We are all searching for a magical recipe for engagement, and so many things are out of our hands. It's important that we clarify our goals. Are we wanting to get things back to the way they used to be? Are we searching for authentic friendships? Are we needing to be fed? There's not a grand answer, but a micro one, of looking for the needs of those right in front of us, instead of some faceless "culture." Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi More from the hosts: Gretchen Ronnevik Katie Koplin Magnus Persson talks from Mount Carmel Family Camp on the purpose of the…

People in this episode

Hosts: Gretchen Ronnevik, Katie Koplin

Topics covered

  • Bible study
  • church engagement
  • women's ministry
  • family obligations
  • authentic friendships

Keywords

  • Bible study
  • church
  • women
  • engagement
  • friendship
  • family

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