Elizabeth Woodson
Official Bio
ELIZABETH WOODSON
Elizabeth Woodson is the founder of The Woodson Institute, where she helps believers understand and grow in their Christian faith. She’s passionate about making discipleship and theology practical—bridging the gap between what we believe and how we live. Throughout her time ministering within and alongside the church, she has led discipleship efforts through teaching, training leaders, and developing resources that help people grow spiritually. Whether she's teaching, writing, or walking alongside others, Elizabeth is committed to helping people build a faith that lasts.
Elizabeth is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary with a Masters in Christian Education and the author of several books including: Embrace Your Life: How To Find Joy When The Life You Have Is Not The Life You Hoped For, From Beginning To Forever: A Study of the Grand Narrative of Scripture, and Live Free: A Study on Galatians.
She is also the host of the podcast Starting Place, where she helps believers grow deeper in their faith through practical biblical teaching and honest conversations with pastors, theologians, and everyday disciplemakers.
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Lifeway Women Academy Courses
Podcast Interviews
Articles
Christianity Today: Let's Not Give Up Meetings On The Church Calendar
What if we ordered our habitual gatherings around Christ and the gospel story more than twice a year?
This is the time of year when we pause our calendars to make space to celebrate Holy Week—rehearsing the gospel events leading up to the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The Gospel Coalition: 4 Popular Lies About Singleness
Many unmarried people in the church struggle to accept the label “single,” since churches can treat singles as second-class citizens. This treatment rests on wrong teaching about singleness. Simply put, the church can idolize marriage and make it the ultimate goal for maturity in Christ, relegating singles—no matter how old—to perpetual immaturity until they find someone to marry.
Acts 29: 3 Qualities of Faithful Ministry Leaders
I remember my first day in vocational ministry like it was yesterday. I had a makeshift cubicle, an empty file cabinet, a computer with no files on it, and a phone. That’s it. There was no instruction manual. I was going to have to learn how to lead the ministry I was overseeing all on my own.
Lifeway Women: Theological Conversation As A Pathway For Spiritual Formation
One of the strongest cultivators of my growth as a believer has been theological conversations. Whether with “friends” on my bookshelves or with friends in real life, a regular exchange of ideas has helped challenge and grow my theological beliefs.