Of all the products I review, Bibles are my favorite, especially study Bibles. This latest one, the Life Essentials Interactive Study Bible is one of my new favorite Bibles. I've got to be honest, though. When I first saw the cover, I wasn't impressed. It didn't look like anything I'd be interested in, but I'm…
I love connecting with women who are using media to make a difference in this world, so I was excited to be introduced to Rosie Makinney in a Christian podcasting Facebook group. When I checked out her podcast, I discovered she was in a midst of a book launch. So today I'm excited to interview…
In the seven years that I've been blogging, I've had opportunity to review movies, books, albums, and other products, but Interstudy is something completely different. I'm not a techy person. I hate using my phone, much preferring my laptop, so I honestly don't know much about apps. However, when I was approached about checking out…
Have you ever made a poor decision, thinking you were doing the right thing? Perhaps you convinced yourself you were doing it out of love. Or maybe you reasoned the end justified the means. Whatever the reason behind the decision, did you grow to regret your actions? In today’s episode we look at Rebekah, a…
Do you ever feel invisible, like no one truly sees you or cares what’s going on with you? Have you felt like even God himself had forgotten you? Perhaps you’re feeling that way right now. If so, I’ve got an encouraging word for you in the story of Hagar. Episode #4Hagar - A Woman Not…
Are you a planner? Do you wake up each morning, making a list of all that you hope to accomplish that day? What about for the upcoming week? Year? Decade? Do you have a Plan B or C or a final option for when none of your best laid plans turn out the way you’d…
Did you enjoy the Eve episode? If so, let's continue with the next woman mentioned in the Bible. Though we're never told her name, we can a lot from Noah's wife in Genesis chapters 6 through 8. Her story is especially relevant given today's period of social isolation. Episode #2Mrs. Noah - A Life Lived…
I'm so excited to be entering the world of podcasts with All God's Women, a walk through the Bible focusing on the stories of the women. I launched All God's Women last week with the first three episodes and yesterday uploaded the fourth. Starting next week, I'll share a weekly blog post for each podcast…
One of my first jobs as a teenager was working at TG&Y. I worked at the customer service desk, and one of my tasks was to make in-store announcements. It was one of the least favorite activities among the other employees, but from the moment I first spoke into that microphone and heard my voice…
Penny Cooke is a Certified Biblical Life Coach, Bible teacher and author whose latest book is Pursuing Prayer: Being Effective in a Busy World. First, give us an introduction to yourself as an author and ministry leader.I have read the Bible since I was a young girl, but in my early twenties I truly committed…
