Shalomies with Elizabeth Woodson and Yana Jenay Conner
What does it look like to pursue peace and wholeness in a world that often feels chaotic and disconnected? Join Elizabeth Woodson and Yana Jenay Conner—two friends and Bible teachers—as they laugh, dig into Scripture for direction and hope, and get real about what God's peace looks like in everyday life. Each week, they dive into honest conversations about discipleship, friendship, forgiveness, and the often persuasive yet misleading calls of culture—and how the theology of shalom reshapes it all. Come for the laughter, stay for the wisdom, and leave with a deeper vision of what it means to live a life of wholeness in a broken world.
Episodes
What's Good, Shalomie?
In This Episode:Why Yana spent three months on sabbaticalWhat Elizabeth learned from a season of nonstop ministryThe role counseling has played in cultivating shalomHow friendship sustains us through difficult seasonsWhat it means to trust God when you don't know what's nextThe theme and vision for the new season of ShalomiesResources Mentioned:Habits of Resistance by Elizabeth WoodsonWaiting Isn'
Shalom + The Culture
In this final episode of the first season of Shalomies, Yana and Elizabeth talk about what it really means to pursue shalom in a world that’s constantly forming us to reflect its image. Drawing from Elizabeth’s upcoming book, Habits of Resistance, they talk about suffering, the role of Scripture, and why God’s grace—not striving—is the key to a faithful and distinctive Christian life.Recommended
Shalom + Work
In this episode of Shalomies, Yana Jenay sits down with her friend and mentor, LaToya King, Chief Operating Officer of the Triangle Community Foundation, for a rich conversation about what it means to pursue shalom in our everyday work. LaToya shares her story and the experiences that shaped her calling, as well as the Scriptures and beliefs that guide how she leads and serves.Together, they explo
Shalomies: Shalom + Friendship
In this episode of Shalomies, Yana and Elizabeth explore the joys and struggles of friendship, confessing the time they've gotten it wrong and what God has taught them along the way. They discuss the pain of friendship loss and share the practices they adopted to avoid it when possible. If you’re in the thick of a relational conflict or grieving friends lost, we pray this conversation will provide
Shalomies: Shalom + Singleness
In this candid and compassionate conversation, Elizabeth Woodson and Yana Conner explore the complexities, beauty, and challenges of Christian singleness. Drawing from their own experiences as single women, they dismantle harmful church messages, unpack common misconceptions, and offer a biblical vision of singleness that is rooted in purpose, dignity, and Shalom. They discuss the emotional realit
Shalom + Forgiveness
In this episode of Shalomies, Yana and Elizabeth explore forgiveness and shalom through the lens of Yana's new book, Living Beyond Offense.They discuss forgiveness as a merciful decision requiring vulnerability, examine the barriers that keep people stuck in unforgiveness, and clarify the crucial difference between forgiveness and reconciliation. The conversation offers practical wisdom for anyone
Shalom + The Wilderness
In this episode of Shalomies, Yana and Elizabeth sit down with Kristel Acevedo to talk about finding Shalom in wilderness seasons. We explore how God meets us in hard and uncertain places, the importance of honest lament, and the grounding practices that help us stay rooted when life feels overwhelming. Through Scripture and personal story, we reflect on how the wilderness can become a place of fo
Shalom + Discipleship
In this episode of Shalomies, Yana and Elizabeth unpack how discipleship serves as a pathway to experiencing shalom. Together, they explore what it means to move beyond information toward transformation in discipleship and discuss how real growth happens through reflection, patience, and community. Listeners are encouraged to seek out mentors, invest in discipleship relationships, and remember tha
Why Shalom?
In this episode, Elizabeth and Yana do a deep dive into the meaning of shalom–a biblical concept that speaks to God’s desire for wholeness, peace, and flourishing in every part of life. They explore what it looks like to experience and cultivate shalom in a broken world, drawing from Scripture, the life of Jesus, and their own personal stories. Together they discuss how God’s vision of wholeness r
What is Shalomies?
After two years of dreaming, Elizabeth Woodson and Yana Jenay Conner finally hit record! They talk about what shalom really means—God’s vision of wholeness and peace—and how it shapes everything from singleness to work, friendship, and forgiveness.🎧 Subscribe and follow @elizabethwoodson & @yanajenayThanks for listening to Shalomies! We’d love to hear how the podcast is helping you pursue peac
