Your weekly roundup :: September 27 – October 1

As you head into your weekend, here are a few articles from the past week we thought you might enjoy.

Want To Get Healthy? Don’t Leave Your Mental Health Out of The Equation

Dr. Deb Gorton, psychologist and author, advocates for all of us to get more in tune with how our mental and emotional health is impacting our physical, more noticeable health.

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Listen to the latest Work, Love, Pray episode with Marion Medina!

On this episode, Marion Medina, 4word’s new Director of Programs, shares what she believes God’s role is for community in everyone’s lives. She also discusses how listening—really listening—to each other is the best way to build bridges in communities that might be experiencing some fractures.

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The gender gap in workplace burnout is getting wider

Lydia Dishman with Fast Company discusses the latest Women in the Workplace report from McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.org, which reveals some alarming trends.

The pandemic has been hard on friendships. Here’s how to reconnect

Allie Volpe with The Washington Post shares five tips for getting back into the friendship groove.

Don’t Wait for Hope. Work for It.

Hannah Anderson with Christianity Today reminds Christians that even during a pandemic, we have a duty to anticipate God’s goodness.

Catch the latest Mentoring Monday show!

Listen to the latest episode of the Mentoring Monday radio show, featuring Naomi Inman.

4word: Community Group Events

Many of our Community Groups continue to host virtual meetings in 2021. If you are not connected yet, please join one! See the complete list of virtual meetings by clicking HERE.

Ongoing Monthly Gatherings

• Houston Virtual Bible Study – 10/5 @7:30 AM
• Houston Virtual Bible Study – 10/6 @ 7:30 AM
• Dallas Fellowship Breakfast – 10/7 @ 8:00 AM
• Seattle Gathering – 10/7 @ 6:00 PM
• Philadelphia South Gathering – 10/9 @ 10:00 AM
• Charleston Luncheon – 10/12 @ 11:30 AM
• Chicago Power Breakfast – 10/12 @ 7:00 AM
• DuPage Virtual Meet Up – 10/12 @ 6:30 PM
• Houston Virtual Tuesday Bible Study – 10/12 @ 7:30 AM
• Houston Virtual Wednesday Bible Study – 10/13 @ 7:30 AM
• Austin South Small Group – 10/14 @ 1:00 PM
• Dallas Virtual Breakfast – 10/15 @ 8:00 AM
• Philadelphia Fairmount/Spring Garden- 10/16 @ 10:00 AM
• Southlake Coffee & Yoga Pants – 10/16 @ 9:00 AM
• Tulsa Breakfast Group – 10/16 @ 9:00 AM
• Austin – NW Gathering – 10/17 @ 6:00 PM
• Houston Gathering – 10/19 @ 6:00 PM
• Houston Virtual Tuesday Bible Study – 10/19 @ 7:30 AM
• San Antonio Luncheon – 10/19 @ Noon
• Austin Cedar Park Small Group – 10/20 @ 5:30 PM
• Detroit Gathering – 10/20 @ 5:30 PM
• Houston Virtual Wednesday Bible Study – 10/20 @ 7:30 AM
• Philadelphia Old City/Historic District – 10/20 @ 7:30 AM
• Colorado Springs Gathering – 10/21 @ 6:30 PM
• Portland Luncheon – 10/21 @ Noon
• Dallas Breakfast in the City – 10/22 @ 8:00 AM
• Oklahoma Making Connections – 10/23 @ 10:00 AM
• Houston Virtual Weekly Tuesday Bible Study – 10/26 @ 7:30 AM
• Charleston Coffee & Catch Up – 10/27 @ 8:30 AM
• Houston Virtual Wednesday Bible Study – 10/27 @ 7:30 AM
• Tulsa Virtual Luncheon – 10/27 @ Noon

For details on these events, please visit our 4word Events page.