Circle 31 Podcast


School is (kind of) in session, and class has never been more fun!

Have you ever wondered how your everyday work can actually glorify God? Whether you're juggling lesson plans, crafting lattes, or chasing toddlers, it’s easy to wonder if what you’re doing really matters.

Good news: It absolutely does!

Starting August 1, Circle 31 Book Club is diving into Five Mere Christians: Binge-Worthy Biographies That Show You How to Glorify God in Your Work. You’ll hear from four incredible women who’ve wrestled with the same questions you have. From feeling stuck in unexpected jobs to navigating life after retirement.

Their honest stories will help you see your daily work (whatever it looks like) in a whole new light. Because no matter your role, God can (and does!) use you to make Him known.

Your work matters and where you are matters more than you think.

We’ll start reading on August 1, 2025, and we can’t wait to have you join us! 
  • If you’re not a member yet, join the Circle 31 Book Club community for free at circle31.org.
  • Grab your copy of Five Mere Christians here.
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The Circle 31 Book Club community of women is part of Proverbs 31 Ministries.

What is Circle 31 Podcast?

Sometimes you just need a reminder that everyone else is trying to figure things out — just like you! That’s where Circle 31 Podcast comes in. Here you’ll be both challenged and encouraged by women who are eager to make real progress alongside each other.

Join Ellen and Kendra, your book club hosts (and friends!), as they chat with authors and other experts about topics that spark curiosity and help us grow in our faith. Think of this podcast as a book club on the go — perfect for your commute or while you work at your desk. Remember, good things happen when we grow, and there’s so much good waiting for us as we read together, learn from one another, and chat about the current book club pick. Let’s get started.

Ellen Adkins: School is in session. Well, kind of. This August in Circle 31, we're reading Five Binge Worthy Biographies That Show You How to Glorify God in Your Work by Jordan Rayner and Kayleigh Cox. Finally, a biography that leaves out all the boring stuff and cuts to all the fascinating points that make up the lives of men and women just like us. But on this podcast, we're taking it a step further in seeing how to practically apply what we're reading.

Whether we're raising little ones, clocking in at a nine to five, retired, or somewhere in between, we're asking the big question, how do we glorify God right where we are? Grab your copy at P31bookstore.com and join us in class. Let's go.