In this episode of The Integrated Life podcast, Diana is blessed to welcome her guest Melissa Harrison, the President and Executive Director of 4word Women. Diana has spoken often of 4word on her podcasts. They will share about the community and resources 4word offers to Christian women in the workplace. Community and belonging are so important to help women overcome the stresses placed on us today. Learn how you can find community with 4word.
"Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near." Hebrews 10: 24-24 (NLT)
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Quick Episode Summary:
- Diana Romero introduces the podcast and welcomes guest Melissa Harrison, the new President and Executive Director of Forward.
- Melissa shares her background in television news and her journey into Christian ministry, detailing her divine appointment meeting with Forward founder Diane Pattison on a plane.
- Melissa discusses the importance of community and her personal healing journey through Christian support networks.
- Diana and Melissa reflect on how Forward has provided a safe space for women in the workplace to grow, share, and support one another in their faith journeys.
- Diana highlights Forward's mission to help women reach their God-given potential with confidence, emphasizing the absence of competition among its members.
- Melissa shares how Forward has grown to impact over 4 million women globally, with over 800 mentor-mentee pairs and 40+ community groups.
- They discuss Forward's goal to reach 10 million women by 2030, highlighting the expansion of community groups across the U.S. and globally.
- Melissa underscores the power of prayer and mentorship within Forward, describing it as a place where God is actively moving to transform women's lives.
