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Episode 247: Building Identity Before Middle School with Janna Widdifield
Middle school is full of change, pressure, and unpleasant surprises. But what if we could help girls build a strong foundation in Christ before they ever get there?

In this episode, Hannah Augustine sits down with Janna Widdifield, founder of VESSELS, to talk about why third through sixth grade is such a formative window for girls, and why so many of them quietly disengage in kids' ministry during those years. Janna shares how Vessels uses a fun, club-style environment to help tween girls discover God's truth about their identity, value, and purpose, all while reading Scripture for themselves and building intergenerational relationships with women of all ages.

Learn more about VESSELS at godsvessels.com. If you love your community and want to equip your leaders to reach more kids and families with the gospel of Jesus, go to baseministry.org to see how Base can help you do this through a gospel-centered sports camp.