While we wrote Aging with Grace for individuals, our heart’s desire is that through intergenerational small group studies, younger and older women will learn from one another. We hope women of all ages will gather in small groups to dig deep into the promises of Psalm 92 and Psalm 71. Together, let’s learn what it means to flourish in an anti-aging culture – to be ever growing, ever green.
Small Group Participants: Each chapter in the Leader's Guide includes a weekly Handout and links to Ask an Older Woman videos. For your convenience, this page includes links for these resources for each chapter. You can download the handouts each week or all at the same time. We suggest you download the Bonus Handouts at the bottom of this page the first week. Each one is designed to help equip you to reflect the grace of Jesus to others
Introduction to Aging with Grace
Dianne Balch – Ask an Older Woman Video: What is the hardest challenge and the greatest benefit of aging?
Help & Hope podcast with Dianne Balch - Flourishing in a Season of Loss
Ruth Auffarth – Ask an Older Woman Video: What two life disciplines helped prepare you for aging?
Help & Hope podcast with Ruth Auffarth – Ever Growing, Ever Green
Chapter 1 – Wonder and Worship
Ask an Older Woman Video with Lynda Tedeschi – What would I tell my twenty-something self?
Chapter 2 – Anna
Ask an Older Woman Video with Jane Patete – How do I deal with fear as a widow?
Chapter 3 – Destiny and Destination
Ask an Older Woman Video with Pam Benton – What two life disciplines prepared you for this season?
Help & Hope Podcast with Pam Benton – Caring for My Husband with Alzheimer’s
Chapter 4 – Matriarchs of the Exile
Ask an Older Woman Video with Barbara Thompson – How do our expectations, plans, and goals for aging influence our flourishing?
Help & Hope Podcast with Barbara Thompson – Marriage and Caregiving – Making it Work
Chapter 5 – Flourishing and Fruitful
Ask an Older Woman Video with Jerdone Davis – How do you deal with loneliness and fear as an aging single woman?
Help & Hope Podcast with Jerdone Davis – Preparing as a Single Woman for the Loneliness of Old Age
Chapter 6 – Elizabeth
Ask an Older Woman Video with Sherry Bitler – What two disciplines helped prepare you for this season of life?
Help & Hope Podcast with Sherry Bitler – Living with Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 7 – The Long View
Ask an Older Woman Video with Carol Arnold – What does flourishing look like for women who cannot travel the world and teach as you do?
Help & Hope Podcast with Carol Arnold – Flourishing in Every Season
Chapter 8 – Naomi
Ask an Older Woman Video with Judy Didier – What would you tell your twenty-something self?
Bonus Handouts:
Appendix 1 – Prayers from Scripture
Appendix 2 – Comfort Through the Word and Prayer
Appendix 3 – Encouragement Ideas for Younger and Older Women
Appendix 4 – Aging with Grace Videos and Other Resources
Additional Resources
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