Welcome to the first season of the Refuge Podcast with Jennifer Elwood!

After guest Marvita Franklin welcomes Jennifer into the world of decorating for Christmas early, they dive into the topic of opening the gift of fully present relationship. Check our their conversation that reveals how we can embrace the space Jesus creates for us – and create space for others. Our prayer for you is to lay down the temptation to fix others but to be with them as they process the ups and downs of life. 

About the Guest: Marvita Franklin

 Most days you can find Marvita Franklin encouraging leaders, problem-solving, or leading change. The rest of her time is spent creating, reading, and learning. Most people know her for training and developing leaders. She is super excited about the opportunity to share her heart around the things she loves most—the Word of God, leader development, and creativity.

You can connect with Marvita at https://marvitafranklin.com

Instagram @beautysecretsforlife 

You can pick up a copy of her book He Makes All Things Beautiful: God’s Transformation of Our Emotional Wounds, Scars and Brokenness on Amazon.com. 

Bio: Most days you can find Marvita Franklin encouraging leaders, problem-solving, or leading change. The rest of her time is spent creating, reading, and learning. Most people know her for training and developing leaders. She is super excited about the opportunity to share her heart around the things she loves most—the Word of God, leader development, and creativity.

Her life mission statement is simple: “To make God’s Word plain and practical so His people live victoriously!”

She is author of the book He Makes All Things Beautiful: God’s Transformation of Our Emotional Wounds, Scars, and Brokenness and the upcoming Bible Study Beauty Secrets for Life^TM For Women of Influence. She is also Project Manager for Leadership & Talent Development, a Co-Active Coach, and Gallup-Certified Clifton Strengths Coach.