Starting Place is a discipleship podcast hosted by Elizabeth Woodson, an author, Bible teacher, and seminary graduate who loves to help believers to grow spiritually. Through practical teaching and honest conversations with pastors, theologians, and everyday disciplemakers, we explore what Christians believe and how those beliefs shape a faithful, spiritually vibrant life. If you’re ready to grow deeper in your faith, this is the place to start, one meaningful conversation at a time.
Starting Place with Elizabeth Woodson
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Starting Place is a discipleship podcast hosted by Elizabeth Woodson, an author, Bible teacher, and seminary graduate who loves to help believers to grow spiritually. Through practical teaching and honest conversations with pastors, theologians, and everyday disciplemakers, we explore what Christians believe and how those beliefs shape a faithful, spiritually vibrant life. If you’re ready to grow deeper in your faith, this is the place to start, one meaningful conversation at a time.
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Recent Episodes
October 22, 2025
A Fun Announcement!
In this episode, Elizabeth shares an exciting announcement about a new collection of conversations she’s recorded with her friend Yana Jenay Conner. Together, they are going to dive into conversations about the chaos and disconnection shaping our world today. Covering topics like friendship, forgiveness, and the culture, they will explore how a theology of shalom transforms helps us experience God’s peace in everyday life.<br /><br />Follow Shalomies on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shalomies-with-elizabeth-woodson-and-yana-jenay-conner/id1847792838" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3mZgVCqeD4lQtFu08MfL0c" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a>.<br /><br />🎧 Subscribe and follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/elizabethwoodson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@elizabethwoodson</a> & <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yanajenay" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@yanajenay</a><br /><br /><b>Join the Conversation:</b><br />We’d love to hear how you’re applying these insights to your own life. Share your thoughts, questions, or testimonies with us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/startingplacepodcast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@startingplacepodcast</a>. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode!<br /><b><br />Follow Us:</b><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/StartingPlace_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/startingplacepodcast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@startingplacepodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">TikTok</a>
October 15, 2025
Real Life Discipleship: Consumeristic Christianity with Oghosa Iyamu
In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with Oghosa Iyamu to talk about a current trend that is making discipleship difficult – Consumeristic Christianity. They discuss how attraction-driven ministry shapes our discipleship, why it can stunt our spiritual growth, and how sound theology and community can help believers engage God’s vision for the local church, discipleship, and mission more deeply. <br /><br /><b>Main Takeaways</b><ul><li>Consumeristic Christianity prioritizes receiving over serving.</li><li>True spiritual experiences should lead to lasting transformation.</li><li>Discipleship should happen primarily in and through the local church</li><li>Content creators should strengthen, not replace, the local church.</li><li>Casting a clear vision helps believers embrace their role in God’s mission.</li></ul><b></b><br /><b>Guest Bio:</b><br />You can learn more about Oghosa by visiting, <a href="https://oghosaiyamu.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ogohsaiyamu.com</a><br /><b></b><br /><b>Recommended Resources:</b><br /><a href="https://a.co/d/gIIye1P" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Forever Welcomed: A Study on God's Impartial Love for All</a><br /><br /><b>Join the Conversation:</b><br />We’d love to hear how you’re applying these insights to your own life. Share your thoughts, questions, or testimonies with us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/startingplacepodcast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@startingplacepodcast</a>. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode!<br /><b><br />Follow Us:</b><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/StartingPlace_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/startingplacepodcast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@startingplacepodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">TikTok</a>
October 8, 2025
Real Life Discipleship: Overwhelm with Ruth Chou Simons
In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with Ruth Chou Simons to talk about what it means to live unhurried in a world that constantly demands more. Together they wrestle with the pressures women face to produce and perform, how the gospel offers true rest, and why God’s creation points us back to His faithful care. Ruth also shares how art, creativity, and slowing down have shaped her own walk with Jesus.<br /><br /><b>Main Takeaways:</b><ul><li>Small daily choices shape long-term faithfulness.</li><li>Striving in our own strength exhausts us—true rest is found in God.</li><li>Faithfulness often occurs in hidden places, not just in visible achievements.</li><li>Awe, beauty, and truth draw us back to God’s care and glory.</li></ul><b>Guest Bio:</b><br />You can learn more about Ruth by visiting, <a href="http://ruthchousimons.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ruthchousimons.com</a><br /><b></b><br /><b>Recommended Resources:</b><br /><a href="https://a.co/d/1o4pnwk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Way of the Wildflower: Gospel Meditations to Unburden Your Anxious Soul</a><br /><br /><b>Join the Conversation:</b><br />We’d love to hear how you’re applying these insights to your own life. Share your thoughts, questions, or testimonies with us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/startingplacepodcast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@startingplacepodcast</a>. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode!<br /><b><br />Follow Us:</b><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/StartingPlace_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/startingplacepodcast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@startingplacepodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">TikTok</a>
97 total episodes available with 8 transcripts
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