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As women, we are all unique, and yet we share common ground as we navigate the calm and the storms that life brings. Whether single, married, young, or old, we desire this podcast to be a companion on your journey, a reminder of the Anchor available in every season of life. Through stories, teaching, interviews, and panel discussions we hope to be a source of strength, encouragement, and community.

2 DAYS AGO

Disabilities: Assumptions in the Church + a Personal Story with Abby Howard

What happens when your life changes overnight? When nothing looks the way you planned? In this special live episode of Anchor + Waves, recorded at our Paint + Podcast women’s event, Abby Howard shares her powerful story of faith, loss, and purpose after a rare spinal stroke left her paralyzed. But this conversation goes deeper than one story; listen to how God used Abby's story to encourage and create community within the disabilities community. Together, we talk about: ▪️How to trust God when your future is stripped away ▪️The tension between visible healing and ongoing struggle ▪️Assumptions the church makes about disability ▪️Why “making space” matters more than we think ▪️How empathy can change the way we see everyone around us This is a conversation about resilience, surrender, and the reminder that every person you pass is carrying a story. You’re not alone. And your story matters more than you think. 👉 Subscribe so you don't miss any episodes. 👉 Listen now and be encouraged to trust God as we navigate the calm and the storms that life brings. 🎧 Also available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. 📺 Check us out on YouTube As always, shoot us your questions at women@missionhills.org and enjoy today's episode. ============================= Anchor + Waves: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOSTS:: Jacque Carlson, Stacy Ludwig 🎉 SPECIAL GUESTS:: Abby Howard 🎥 VIDEO + SEO DIRECTORS:: Zac Anderson, Colin McFarland 🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO. © Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

47 min
9 APR

Singleness: Assumptions in the Church w/ Elizabeth Woodson

Singleness isn’t a waiting room—it’s a real, meaningful season. In this episode of Anchor + Waves, Jacque and Stacy have a conversation with author and speaker Elizabeth Woodson. Join us as they talk honestly about the assumptions the church often makes about singleness—and how those assumptions can quietly shape the way women see themselves. Together we unpack: • Why singleness is often misunderstood in church culture, • The hidden assumptions that can leave women feeling unseen or “incomplete”, • How to find purpose, joy, and contentment in your current season, • What it looks like to build real, life-giving community—no matter your relationship status. Whether you’re single, married, widowed, or divorced, this conversation will challenge the way you think about identity, belonging, and what it means to live a full life with Jesus. 👉 Subscribe so you don't miss any episodes. 👉 Listen now and be encouraged to trust God as we navigate the calm and the storms that life brings. 🎧 Also available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. 📺 Check us out on YouTube As always, shoot us your questions at women@missionhills.org and enjoy today's episode. ============================= Resources ============================= The Woodson Institute Newest Book: Habits of Resistance ============================= Anchor + Waves: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOSTS:: Jacque Carlson, Stacy Ludwig 🎉 SPECIAL GUESTS:: Elizabeth Woodson 🎥 VIDEO + SEO DIRECTORS:: Zac Anderson, Colin McFarland 🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO. © Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

34 min
12 MAR

Friends over 70: Assumptions in the Church

What assumptions do we carry about women over 70? In this episode of Assumptions About the Church, Jacque and special guest host Erin Marken sit down with Sarah and Wendy, who are both deeply involved in church life, family, and serving. It is easy to assume that the older generation is slowing down, has nothing new to learn, and is resistant to change. Instead, what we learn in this episode is that those who choose deep community, intergenerational connections, and laughter are anything but. Listen in as we discover how God has used these women to do new works and to pass on the traditions of their faith. We can learn all kinds of things if we ask good questions. 👉 Subscribe so you don't miss any episodes. 👉 Listen now and be encouraged to trust God as we navigate the calm and the storms that life brings. 🎧 Also available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. 📺 Check us out on YouTube As always, shoot us your questions at women@missionhills.org and enjoy today's episode. ============================= Anchor + Waves: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOSTS:: Jacque Carlson, Stacy Ludwig 🎉 SPECIAL GUESTS:: Sarah, Wendy Clark 🎥 VIDEO + SEO DIRECTORS:: Zac Anderson, Colin McFarland 🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO. © Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

37 min
12 FEB

Young Adults : Assumptions in the Church

What matters most for young adults today—empathy, loyalty, or something else? We all carry assumptions about young adults, often without realizing it. In the first episode of our Assumptions in the Church series, Jacque and Stacy sit down with JG Motice for a wide-ranging, meaningful conversation that touches on Gen Z's approach to truth-telling, technology, authority, and more. This episode invites us to listen across generations, ask better questions, and remember that God designed the Church to be intergenerational. Come learn, reflect, and be curious with us. 👉 Subscribe so you don't miss any episodes. 👉 Listen now and be encouraged to trust God as we navigate the calm and the storms that life brings. 🎧 Also available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. 📺 Check us out on YouTube As always, shoot us your questions at women@missionhills.org and enjoy today's episode. ============================= Anchor + Waves: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOSTS:: Jacque Carlson, Stacy Ludwig 🎉 SPECIAL GUESTS:: JG Motice 🎥 VIDEO + SEO DIRECTORS:: Zac Anderson, Maddie Brouwer 🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO. © Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

50 min
21/12/2025

Joy to the World - Wonders of His Love

How can we delight in God's love? In this last Advent episode, Jacque and Stacy are joined by Micah Harrison as they discuss what it looks like to truly love God and love others. How do we differentiate between the things that we "enjoy" and the things that we "love?" Be encouraged as we wrap us this series that you can both know and experience the love of God and share it joyfully with the world around us. 👉 Looking to do more with your family this December? 📖 Many of the women at Mission Hills Church are doing the Joy to the World Advent Bible Study produced by Lifeway Women. You can purchase your copy HERE. The book includes 4 weeks of personal study, along with a weekly family devotion and other family resources! 🎧 Also available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. 📺 Check us out on YouTube 📧 As always, shoot us your questions at women@missionhills.org and enjoy today's episode. ============================= Anchor + Waves: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOSTS:: Jacque Carlson, Stacy Ludwig 🎉 SPECIAL GUESTS:: Micah Harrison 🎥 VIDEO + SEO DIRECTORS:: Zac Anderson, Maddie Brouwer 🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO. © Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

14 min
14/12/2025

Joy to the World - Childlike Joy

What is it about joy that is often so childlike? Listen in with Jacque, Stacy, and Cat Cichon as they chat about what we can learn from children as they experience the joy of Christmas. How could we, as adults, experience joy anew this Christmas by being present and open? What would it look like to allow ourselves to be awed by the simple? In this third episode of our Advent podcast, we will focus on having joy that is uninhibited! 👉 Looking to do more with your family this December? 📖 Many of the women at Mission Hills Church are doing the Joy to the World Advent Bible Study produced by Lifeway Women. You can purchase your copy HERE. The book includes 4 weeks of personal study, along with a weekly family devotion and other family resources! 🎧 Also available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. 📺 Check us out on YouTube 📧 As always, shoot us your questions at women@missionhills.org and enjoy today's episode. ============================= Anchor + Waves: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOSTS:: Jacque Carlson, Stacy Ludwig 🎉 SPECIAL GUESTS:: Cat Cichon 🎥 VIDEO + SEO DIRECTORS:: Zac Anderson, Maddie Brouwer 🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO. © Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

14 min
07/12/2025

Joy to the World - The Savior Reigns

We all want to experience true joy and true peace, but for many of us, that sounds too “churchy” and unattainable. In this second Advent podcast episode, Stacy and Jacque are joined by JG Motice to discuss how we can actually live in peace. Looking at the way Jesus related to His Father, and exploring tangible practices for our own relationships, this episode offers a calming reminder that God truly loves us and wants to meet with us. We can experience peace this holiday season and beyond. 👉 Looking to do more with your family this December? 📖 Many of the women at Mission Hills Church are doing the Joy to the World Advent Bible Study produced by Lifeway Women. You can purchase your copy HERE. The book includes 4 weeks of personal study, along with a weekly family devotion and other family resources! 🎧 Also available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. 📺 Check us out on YouTube 📧 As always, shoot us your questions at women@missionhills.org and enjoy today's episode. ============================= Anchor + Waves: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOSTS:: Jacque Carlson, Stacy Ludwig 🎉 SPECIAL GUESTS:: JG Mottice 🎥 VIDEO + SEO DIRECTORS:: Zac Anderson, Maddie Brouwer 🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO. © Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

16 min
04/12/2025

James Chapter 5 with Dr. Craig Blomberg

In the final episode of this season, join us as Kim Fearing interviews New Testament expert Dr. Craig Blomberg about the book of James and the spiritual practices he has learned from it. ============================= The Study of James: A Product of Anchor + Waves Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOST:: Kim Fearing 🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Craig Blomberg 🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions 🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of Lepard Productions and the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO. © Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

1hr 15min

As women, we are all unique, and yet we share common ground as we navigate the calm and the storms that life brings. Whether single, married, young, or old, we desire this podcast to be a companion on your journey, a reminder of the Anchor available in every season of life. Through stories, teaching, interviews, and panel discussions we hope to be a source of strength, encouragement, and community.

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Mission Hills Church
Years Active

2018 - 2026
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141
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