Introducing Book 4 of 2025: Five Mere Christians by Jordan Raynor and Kaleigh Cox
School is (kind of) in session, and class has never been more fun!Have you ever wondered how your everyday work can actually glorify God? Whether you're juggling lesson plans, crafting lattes, or chasing toddlers, it’s easy to wonder if what you’re doing really matters.Good news: It absolutely does!Starting August 1, Circle 31 Book Club is diving into Five Mere Christians: Binge-Worthy Biographies That Show You How to Glorify God in Your Work. You’ll hear from four incredible women who’ve wrestled with the same questions you have. From feeling stuck in unexpected jobs to navigating life after retirement.Their honest stories will help you see your daily work (whatever it looks like) in a whole new light. Because no matter your role, God can (and does!) use you to make Him known.Your work matters and where you are matters more than you think.We’ll start reading on August 1, 2025, and we can’t wait to have you join us! If you’re not a member yet, join the Circle 31 Book Club community for free at circle31.org.Grab your copy of Five Mere Christians here.Click here to download a transcript of this episode.The Circle 31 Book Club community of women is part of Proverbs 31 Ministries.
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Book 3, Episode 4: God’s Provision and More Girl Talk With Tessa
We’re tying this thing up with a bow as we discuss the epilogue of The Hidden Prince on the Circle 31 Podcast with Tessa Afshar. We’ll peek behind the scenes of her writing process and hear how she came up with the book's ending, all the while pointing us to God’s provision in Keren, Jared, and Cyrus’ lives — and our lives too. Listening to this podcast but not a member of Circle 31 Book Club? We have a lot more coming up this year, and we don’t want you to miss it! Learn more here. If you are a member, log in and share your favorite part of this week’s podcast episode.Our freebie is here for you: "Choosing Trust Over Taking Control." Get it while it’s hot! Book club is way more fun when you have the book! Get your copy of The Hidden Prince, or browse our other Circle 31 picks from this year.Click here to download a transcript of this episode.The Circle 31 Book Club community of women is part of Proverbs 31 Ministries.
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Book 3, Episode 3: God’s Goodness and What We Can’t Stop Thinking About
In this week’s episode of the Circle 31 Podcast, we’re back with biblical content specialist Wendy Blight! We discuss God’s goodness and how it's not based on whether He’s answering our prayers (anyone else struggling with this?) … and we discuss who we’d cast in The Hidden Prince movie. Nick Jonas may or may not be mentioned. Listening to this podcast but not a member of Circle 31 Book Club? We don’t want to read without you! Join for free today to get access to our community; watch exclusive videos from the author; and get into God's Word through teachings by Wendy Blight, our biblical content specialist. If you are a member, log in and share your favorite part of this week’s podcast episode.Our freebie is here for you: "Choosing Trust Over Taking Control." Get it while it’s hot! Book club is way more fun when you have the book! Get your copy of The Hidden Prince.Click here to download a transcript of this episode.The Circle 31 Book Club community of women is part of Proverbs 31 Ministries.
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Book 3, Episode 2: Understanding God’s Favor and What It Means for Us
In this week’s episode of the Circle 31 Podcast, Wendy Blight brings her wisdom and wit as we discuss God’s favor — what it is, why it is important, and what it means for us. Listening to this podcast but not a member of Circle 31 Book Club? We don’t want to read without you! Join for free today to get access to our community; watch exclusive videos from the author; and get into God's Word through teachings by Wendy Blight, our biblical content specialist. If you are a member, log in and share your favorite part of this week’s podcast episode.Our freebie is here for you: "Choosing Trust Over Taking Control." Get it while it’s hot! Book club is way more fun when you have the book! Get your copy of The Hidden Prince. Click here to download a transcript of this episode.The Circle 31 Book Club community of women is part of Proverbs 31 Ministries.
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Book 3, Episode 1: God’s Faithfulness and a Little Bit of Girl Chat
In this week’s episode of the Circle 31 Podcast, we get to hear from the author of our newest Circle 31 pick, The Hidden Prince! She brings the fun and gives us a glimpse behind the scenes to make the story within the pages come alive even more. Listening to this podcast but not a member of Circle 31 Book Club? We don’t want to read without you! Join for free today to get access to our community; watch exclusive videos from the author; and get into God's Word through teachings by Wendy Blight, our biblical content specialist. If you are a member, log in and share your favorite part of this week’s podcast episode.Our freebie is here for you: "Choosing Trust Over Taking Control." Get it while it’s hot! Book club is way more fun when you have the book! Get your copy of The Hidden Prince. Click here to download a transcript of this episode.The Circle 31 Book Club community of women is part of Proverbs 31 Ministries.
Sometimes you just need a reminder that everyone else is trying to figure things out — just like you! That’s where Circle 31 Podcast comes in. Here you’ll be both challenged and encouraged by women who are eager to make real progress alongside each other.
Join Ellen and Kendra, your book club hosts (and friends!), as they chat with authors and other experts about topics that spark curiosity and help us grow in our faith. Think of this podcast as a book club on the go — perfect for your commute or while you work at your desk. Remember, good things happen when we grow, and there’s so much good waiting for us as we read together, learn from one another, and chat about the current book club pick. Let’s get started.
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