In this episode, Andrea chats with a fellow friend and no stranger to the Inspire family, Shelly Chandler! These sweet friends chat about life, faith and ministry. 

Shelly shares her journey to faith and what season of life she is in. She also talks about going back to school to get her doctorate, while still working, being a mom and doing life with others. 

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Shelly Chandler is married to Michael Chandler and lives in Conway, Arkansas. Her and her husband have a sophomore and a freshman in college, one at home who is a junior in high school, and one boy dog named, Cooper. She holds a master’s in theological studies from Southwestern Seminary and is currently working on her doctorate in Educational Ministry. Shelly serves as a network leader for the Central Arkansas Women’s Leadership Network and participates at the state level for Arkansas Baptists as a speaker, teacher, and ministry leader.

Shelly began her ministry out of a passion is to equip women to effectively study the Bible so they can know God in life-changing ways.

She has an affinity for coffee and laughter and delights in getting women together for encouragement and community.