Episode Summary:

Today we’re going to be talking about the well-known women of the Bible, Mary and Martha. Have you ever seriously considered them? Which one do you identify with most?

I’ll confess, I’ve always been more of a Martha wanting to live like Mary. I spent my earlier years very much like a Type-A, driven, achiever, and prized myself on how long my to-do list was, and how much of it I accomplished every day. And yet, when I read the account of Jesus visiting the home of Mary and Martha, I always felt a bit of disappointment and discouragement because it felt like Jesus favored Mary and her personality and temperament more than Martha. But my guest today has good news for you whether you identify more with Mary or with Martha.

Quotables from the episode:

• When worry grows and appeals to the appetite of our hearts, may be grow sick of it, and feast on faith.
• We must starve worry, and feast on worship.
• Jesus disciplines those He loves—He guides us because He cares about us.
• Instead of striving for perfection, rest in the perfection of Jesus!
• Since God has forgiven us, we have to forgive ourselves.
• God is personal in His relationship with us.
• Grace is a gift to be received, mot a prize to be earned.
• Because of Jesus’s sacrifice, we can pause and celebrate the work that has already been done.
• Our souls can be at rest even when our hands are busy.

Scripture References:

• Luke 10:38-42 “As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came to a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what he taught. But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, doesn’t it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits where while I do all the work? Tell her to come help me.” But the Lord, said to her, “My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.”
• Ephesians 2:8-10 “God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this: it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so one of us can boast about it. For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”
• Romans 3:23-24 “For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins.”

Recommended Resources:

• Made Like Martha: Good News for the Woman Who Gets Things Done by Katie Reid
• Free Download: How To Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win
• Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson
• Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Free Study Guide Free 7-Day YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Breaking Anxiety’s Grip
• Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader’s Choice Award
• Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader’s Choice Award

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Guest:

Katie Reid is a national speaker, and author of the book, Made Like Martha: Good News for the Woman Who Gets Things Done. She is a pastor’s wife and mother to five (loud and wonderful kids). She encourages women to find grace in the unraveling of life and live out their unique purpose. Katie is a fan of musicals and cut-to-the-chase conversations over tea.

Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson

Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson

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