Unit One: Life Enrichment

EW 101:Woman & Her God: Prayer, Devotion, & the Spiritual Life Taught By Beth Moore

A woman’s relationship with God is meant to be a love relationship, hopefully intimate, and deeply satisfying. Do you long for such a love life? Beth shares truths that will rekindle your love relationship with God, giving it a new spark. She speaks from her heart and a well-spring of God’s word, showing you how to change dry ‘devotions’ into a personal devotion to the One you love; and how routine prayers can become fervent and intimate times with God that will satisfy your soul and spirit.

EW 102:A Woman & Her Body: Fitness, Diet, Beauty, & Healthy Living Taught By Catherine Hart Weber

A personal coaching session packed with practical ideas to enhance health, energy, and vitality. Most women are so busy giving to others they neglect themselves. Learn practical day-to-day self-care strategies to intentionally improve health & well-being.

EW 103:A Woman's Soul: Self-Concept, Identity, & Fulfillment. Taught By Sandy Wilson

Finding fulfillment in life is dependent on a woman knowing who she is in Christ. Most women’s self-concept is shaped by important relationships while growing up—which may be affirming or hurtful. Learn how women can transform their lives by allowing God to transform their self-concept. Learn to recognize a wounded soul (in seven areas of life) and how to help healing begin and continue.

EW 104:A Woman's Ministry: Sharing the Faith & Growing the Church Taught By Jill Briscoe

Women played strategic roles in Jesus’ ministry. He still is calling women to participate fully in ministry and service. Highly respected for her influence and expertise in women’s ministry, Jill Briscoe shows a woman how to listen for, and respond to, God’s call in her life.

EW 105:A Woman's Finances: Finding and Keeping Financial Freedom. Taught By Mary Hunt

Mary Hunt tells her story of breaking free from overwhelming debt and financial pressures. A godly and realistic approach to make finances a positive part of a woman’s life. Identifies warning signs that indicate financial trouble ahead, and practical steps to prevent it.

EW 106:A Woman's Personality: Understanding Yourself & Others Taught By Florence Littauer

A lighthearted and encouraging look at how God gives each woman a unique personality with her own strengths and weaknesses. A trailblazer on this topic, she shows how understanding personalities helps women improve relationships in marriage, family life, at work, in friendships, & at church. Learn to get along better with people, while growing to appreciate yourself and others more.

EW 201:Being a Godly Woman: Just Between Us Girls Taught By Kathleen Hart

With a sweet spirit and wisdom born of experience, she points to basic spiritual truths women need to preserve in all stages of life: identifying the fine line between flesh and spirit, keeping our focus on Jesus, responding appropriately to the “suddenly’s” of life, and accepting our responsibilities at each stage of life. While these classic truths appear simple, they help you recognize which stage a woman is in so you can meet her there and help her grow in Christ.

EW 202:"I'm in love!": Dating and Preparing for Marriage Taught By Leslie Parrott

Learn to cover all the issues a woman needs to review before she enters into marriage. A realistic, but encouraging look at what women need to know and do to prepare for the pitfalls and challenges of married life so her marriage can last a lifetime.

EW 203:Fifty is Gold! Life Through and Beyond Menopause Taught By Joseph & Mary Ann Mayo

Menopause and peri-menopause are challenging transition times for any woman. Learn to help women go through these physical, emotional and spiritual changes successfully, without trauma. Leslie will equip you to manage menopause positively. Learn signs, symptoms, realistic expectations, what’s normal & what’s not. Touches on traditional medicine, diet, exercise, and herbal remedies.

EW 204:Seasons of a Woman's Life Taught By Freda Crews

“We can have it all!—just not all at the same time,” says Dr. Crews. Learn how women can gracefully adapt to successive seasons of life, yielding to Christ, while fulfilling her purpose and being fulfilled.

EW 205:A Woman's Guide to Handling Conflict Taught By Leslie Vernick

This trusted psychologist shows you how to distinguish between merely being a peace keeper and peace maker. Some women avoid conflict at any cost -- but the cost may be too high. There are times conflict is worth the risk to bring about true and lasting peace. Leslie teaches how to distinguish when the situation is worth the risk, and how to resolve conflicts to achieve genuine peace.

EW 206:Living Beyond Your Circumstances Taught By Joni Eareckson Tada

Paralyzed in a diving accident at seventeen, Joni has become an inspiration to millions. Joni says no tragedy, pain, or suffering can separate you from the love of Christ or keep you from fulfilling God’s good plan for your life. Who can refute her? Her positive message encourages and helps you minister to those who suffer in ways beyond the scope of your experience, but not beyond God’s love working through you.

EW 301:Women and Depression Taught By Michael Lyles

Women suffer from clinical depression twice as often as men. The complex interaction contributors to depression in women are the focus of Dr. Lyles’ expertise. He’ll present a breadth of general knowledge on depression in women. Includes up-to-date research on: PMDD, PMS, pregnancy, post-partum, menopause, peri-menopause, and the “dance between a woman’s hormones & emotions.” Options to help include: medical care, diet, exercise, spiritual care, and natural alternatives.

EW 302:Managing Stress and Overcoming Anxiety Taught By David & Linda Hager

David and Linda Hager team up to help you understand stress and a woman’s body. Using their combination of medical expertise and psychological acumen, they walk you through a basic understanding of how stress uniquely affects women, psychologically, physically, and emotionally. They share their expertise on anxiety disorders and panic attacks in a way that will help you help women who are suffering the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of stress and anxiety.

EW 303:I've Got to Get Control! Body Image & Eating Disorders Taught By Linda Mintle

Eating disorders like Anorexia, Bulimia, and Compulsive Overeating are some of the most frightening and misunderstood problems facing women, especially young women, today. What are the causes, symptoms and risk factors for these puzzling disorders? Linda explores the issues, from eating habits and family dynamics to self-esteem and body image and helps us see hope for recovery from these life controlling problems.

EW 304:On the Threshold of Hope: Healing from Sexual Abuse Taught By Diane Langberg

Diane has helped hundreds of sexual abuse survivors, and shares her expertise on this sensitive but inescapable issue. She demonstrates keen understanding, compassion, and brings hope for true healing from sexual abuse. This session opens windows through which to see the profound trauma experienced by those who’ve been sexually abused, showing you how to uphold, and walk alongside those who are moving toward healing and restoration of all that was damaged and destroyed.

EW 305:No More! Standing Against and Healing Spousal Abuse Taught By June Hunt

June defines what qualifies as spousal abuse: verbal, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse within marriage. She answers the questions, “Where is God?” and “What is His heart toward victims of abuse?” She sights stages, characteristics, contributing factors, and symptoms, giving guidelines for building safe boundaries. Emphasizing that there is no Biblical defense or excuse for abuse, she takes on common attempts at justification with scriptural answers, aiming to heal the hurts and stop the violence.

EW 306:Unity in the Church: With One Heart Taught By Thelma Wells

A look at how to love one another from a woman who lives it, after overcoming the ravages of discrimination. We can all fall prey to envy, pettiness, and divisiveness. Thelma knows the challenges Christian women face, having spoken to over a million women while touring with Women of Faith. With deep authenticity, she calls us to stop working against each other, stop looking down on each other; choosing rather to develop genuine love. She calls us to aim for unity by living with compassion, mutual respect, fairness, and support each other in ways that bring unity in the church and glory to God.

EW 401:Make Yours a Great Marriage! Taught By Barbara Rosberg

Marriage expert, Barbara Rosberg, outlines the greatest love needs of both men and women. She shows a woman how to meet her husband’s needs, while getting her own needs met in the process. Next to her relationship with God, the marital relationship is the most important relationship a married woman will have. Barbara challenges and shows women how to make their marriages great, and avoid or repair the suffering that comes from painful or difficult marital relations.

EW 402:Female Sexuality and Satisfaction Taught By Joyce Penner

God created sexuality as a gift with pleasures to be enjoyed within marriage by women as well as men. Yet many women find embracing and enjoying their sexuality to be incredibly difficult. The reasons may be emotional or physiological – or it could be a lack of understanding and information. Joyce intimately and respectfully speaks about common problems women face in their sexual relationships with their husbands. She walks them through getting the information and help needed to experience sexual fulfillment.

EW 403:Spiritual Intimacy: Embracing the Heart of God in Marriage Taught By Julie Clinton

The real love story at the heart of any marriage is Christ’s love for the Church. That’s what God had in mind when He ordained marriage. The most satisfying marriages come about when a husband and wife align themselves with God’s original intent. Marriage is not just two people in love; it’s a three-strand cord not easily broken! Julie specifically deals with: (1)Barriers to spiritual intimacy; (2)The blessings of enjoying God’s power and presence in your marriage; (3)Developing an awareness of God and His blessings in marital life.

EW 404:Beyond Betrayal Taught By Laurie Hall

Statistics indicate that up to 68% of married Christian men struggle with pornography, and sexual addiction is rampant—even among churchgoers. How does a wife deal with the effects of a husband’s struggles with pornography and sexual addiction? How is she to deal with her feelings of betrayal and tremendous pain. Laurie speaks of such pain and betrayal from personal experience. She shares her own story and teaches from her personal journey toward forgiveness and wholeness; lessons apply to all manner of betrayal.

EW 405:Talk, Touch, and Tenderness in Marriage Taught By Carrie Oliver

As little girls, we grew up with fairy tales of happily ever after with our handsome prince. While marriage certainly brings some reality to our illusions of a blissful relationship with no problems, that doesn’t mean we should give up on romance. Carrie speaks to what women can do to pursue the true, deep intimacy we desire with our husbands by understanding—which leads to good communication, physical intimacy, and close friendship.

EW 406:A Marriage without Regret Taught By Kay Arthur

Although the challenges you face may be great and the odds against you may seem overpowering, the Good News is that it is never too late for a new beginning no matter the state of your marriage. God has left clear instructions for us: precepts to cling to, a road to follow, specific directions that apply to every situation of life. Kay will show you how to begin this journey of faith today so that you will feel our Lord’s wind at your back. And there is something wonderful about a Christian marriage, something that draws a curious eye… there is a radiance that creates a longing in weary hearts.

EW 501:"Always Daddy's Girl": The influence of Your Family of Origin Taught By Barbara Shaffer

One of the most significant factors in who a woman becomes and how she sees herself is her relationship with her family – particularly her father. Barbara explains how early experiences with parents shape self-concept and how women interact with others throughout life. Even if a woman’s family experiences were less than ideal, there is hope and healing. Women can overcome past pain and move toward emotional, spiritual, and relational health.

EW 502:Mothering Strategies to Help Kids Through Changing Times Taught By Lisa McMinn

Parenting has always been a challenge; in today’s society it seems more difficult to raise kids and keep them safe. Lisa takes a close look at the powerful influences our kids experience through the media and popular culture. She shows parents how to successfully challenge society’s messages with integrity and strong values. Her keen awareness of what our kids are hearing will open eyes. Her understanding of how to counter those confusing and faulty messages will support all parents helping their kids navigate changing times well.

EW 503:Encouragement and Strategies for Single Moms Taught By Sharon Hart Morris

There are 12.2 million single moms in America. These women face unique challenges and a heavy burden. Sharon understands. You will laugh and cry as she shares her own story of being a single mom. She offers tips and guidelines for single moms that will help make them better women and better parents.

EW 504:Passing On Your Faith without Turning Off Your Kids Taught By Connie Neal

Passing on the Christian faith is one of a woman’s most important duties, but it can be intimidating. How do you get kids to “get it” before they get bored? Connie shows you how to make communicating your faith both fun and memorable by using the Youth for Christ’s training model: integrating God’s Story, Your Story, and Your Kids’ Story. Full of great ideas anyone can use, and any kid will respond to positively.

EW 505:Beyond the Empty Nest Taught By Claudia Arp

Women face many transitions in life – one of the most challenging can be the “Empty Nest.” When kids leave home, a woman can find that her life changes completely. She may have to completely readjust – as a woman, a wife, and a mother. Claudia walks women through what to expect from the “Empty Nest,” and how to make this one of the most enjoyable stages of life.

EW 506:A Woman's World: What's for Sale in the Marketplace of Ideas Taught By Janet Parshall

Women have the power to impact the world and influence society, but many have no idea where to begin. Janet gives women a basic course in the social issues that will have a powerful impact on families and the church. She alerts us to what is happening in our world and how God may be calling us to be an active part of shaping our world.