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NEW! Companion Guide and DVD

Mary Kassian — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:17:32 +0000

They’re here!!!

The NEW Girls Gone Wise Companion Guides and DVDs hit store shelves this month! I’m excited about these new resources because they’ll help women study the book in a more intensive way–and help even more women go wise in a world gone wild! Just this week, I heard of a small group, a Sunday School class, a high school, and a women’s prison that are all using the new materials to launch Girls Gone Wise studies.

The video team and I had a lot of fun shooting the footage in Canada, Michigan, and Indiana. Here’s a look at the promotional video we put together:

(If the embedded video doesn’t display on your browser Click Here to watch the promo )

Companion Guide

The new 128-page Girls Gone Wise Companion Guide is a “companion” to the book. It will help you dig deep into each chapter to process, personalize and apply the material. It contains short questions and exercises, and plenty of space for journaling and personal reflection. We’ve tried to keep the price point low, but for those who can’t afford it, chapter questions will still be available online. This study is so critical for women today, that we don’t want anyone to miss out because she can’t afford the materials. (128 Pages Softcover, lay flat binding)

Girls Gone Wise DVD

Are you interested in leading a small group? The new Girls Gone Wise DVD contains several hours of video content to help enhance your small group study. This optional DVD contains dozens of short, discussion-provoking video clips: person-on-the-street interviews, testimonies, table-talk with Kay Arthur, segments where you’ll “get-it-from-the-guys” and where I introduce the study, and wrap things up. (DVD, Approx. 3 hours of content)

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Group Study Kit

This group study kit includes three resources – the book, Companion Guide, and DVD – all at one great low price! They come packaged together in a sturdy, attractive storage sleeve that you can keep on your shelf. It’s a great way to store and protect the resources; and an even better way to save some money!

CLICK HERE to read more about the resources and to visit our store.

Over the next several days, I’ll be posting some sample content from the Companion Guide and DVD, and giving away free copies of these new resources. Help me spread the word by commenting, Tweeting, and Facebooking your friends about the new resources. Everyone who joins the “buzz” will be entered in a daily prize draw.

We’ll announce the first winner tomorrow.

Announcing True Woman 101 – Divine Design

Mary Kassian — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:29:55 +0000

God’s design for True Womanhood is nothing less than spectacular!

True Woman 101 “Divine Design” Bible Study – Coming Soon!

click to download True Woman 101 Sampler

Whether it’s designer handbags, fashions, frames, or décor . . . women tend to gravitate toward designer brands because they’re the highest quality. They’re often the most attractive and beautiful. They’re authentic. They’re true to the designer’s exquisite specifications.

Did you know that God has a divine design for True Womanhood? His plan is absolutely spectacular! If you’re tired of the world’s cheap imitations and knock-offs—or if you’re tired of clichéd advice, shallow caricatures, and cookie-cutter solutions—then this eight-week Bible study with foundational teaching and insight from God’s Word by Mary A. Kassian and Nancy Leigh DeMoss is for you!

Thousands are tossing the world’s brand of womanhood and joining a quiet counter-Revolution. Find out why. Grab some girlfriends. Dig into the heart of true manhood and womanhood, and discover the beauty, joy, and fulfillment of being exactly who He created you to be. Best of all, learn how your life can put Christ and the gospel on display!

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Endorsements

“It happened so fast: the unique gifting of men’s and women’s distinctive roles has been erased. Political correctness broke into the church and vandalized the Scripture. Tragically, the church has been deceived. But there is hope. Nancy Leigh and Mary continue to stand firm, unwavering, and teach truth. While Christians are confused, Nancy Leigh and Mary provide teaching to reframe the views clearly from God’s unfailing Word. Don’t let the world teach you theology. Dig in and learn.”

Dr. Michael Easley
Former President, Moody Bible Institute
Lead Pastor, Fellowship Bible Church, Brentwood, TN

“I was in my late twenties and pregnant with my first child before I ever heard the term ‘biblical womanhood.’ The idea that God’s Word could be the guide for how I should define myself as a woman, wife, mom, daughter, and friend was such a relief to me. In this book, Nancy and Mary present God’s plan for biblical womanhood in a way that is powerful and applicable. They will help you understand your roles and embrace your unique calling as a woman. I only wish I had read it sooner.”

Erin Davis
Graffiti Ministries

“‘Good’ is the word God used to describe His finished creation. Nancy Leigh DeMoss and Mary Kassian are good women, good friends, and together they have written a good book. Like most of us, distractions lure my eyes from following God’s way for my life. I need reminders, redirections, reconciliation. This book will help every woman who reads it follow Jesus more closely. And in the end readers will say, as God did, ‘It is very good.’”

Barbara Rainey
FamilyLife

“Critical to defending the Gospel is protecting its portrait as found in a passionate, unified marriage relationship. To that end, we must biblically define the diverse qualities of manhood and womanhood in order to have an accurate picture. In True Woman 101: Divine Design, my dear friends Nancy Leigh DeMoss and Mary Kassian reclaim the beautiful diversity of gender!”

Dannah Gresh
Pure Freedom

Girls Gone Wise Video Shoot

Mary Kassian — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:37:07 +0000

In just a few hours, I’ll be boarding a plane to travel to the Girls Gone Wise Video Shoot. We’re putting together a DVD with dozens of short, discussion-provoking video clips to enhance small group study: There will be person-on-the-street interviews, testimonies from various women, table-talk with Kay Arthur, video segments where girls can “hear-it-from-the-guys,” and a few clips where I introduce the study, and wrap things up. I’m so excited!

I’m also excited about the new Girls Gone Wise Companion Guide that Moody is publishing in January. The title says it all. The 128-page companion guide is a “companion” to the book. It will contain short questions and exercises for each chapter, and plenty of space for journaling and personal reflection. We’ve tried to keep the price point low –less than $10—so that it’s affordable. But if girls can’t afford it, they’ll still be able to download and print most of the questions from the Girls Gone Wise website. The teaching in this book is so critical for women today that we don’t want anyone to miss out because she can’t afford the materials.

So please pray for my trip, and that all the various aspects of filming and production will go smoothly. I’ll try and keep you updated, and post some pictures, so you can catch some of the action.

Finalist for Word Guild Award

Mary Kassian — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 00:47:03 +0000

Big News! My Girls Gone Wise book has been chosen as a finalist for a Word Guild Writing Award in two categories: Christian Living and Relationships. In the middle of June, I’ll be attending the Word Guild “Black Tie” Awards Gala, which will be held at the World Vision headquarters in Toronto, Canada. This premier national event honoring Canadian writers who are Christian will present awards for outstanding career achievement, and for the best novels, non-fiction books, articles, poems and scripts published in 2010.

It’s nice to be honored for my writing, but what really thrills me is hearing stories about the way God is using Girls Gone Wise to change lives. I thought I’d take this opportunity to give you a peek into my mailbag, to read the stories of how the book has impacted readers. I hope you’ll be as encouraged by these stories as I am:

Dad is thrilled about Daughter’s Transformation

I am a 48yr old father of a 18 year old who—after all the guidance, wisdom, and God’s work—ended up pregnant anyway. We now have my daughter and our 4 month old granddaughter living in our home with my wife and I. I purchased this book for my daughter after hearing about it on our local Christian radio station. I gave it to her for mother’s day and somewhat insisted she read it. To my surprise yesterday my daughter came to me, gave me a kiss on my cheek and said “Thank you for the book Dad”.

In her words, “It was awesome, convicting, and informative.” She said, “People tell you not to have sex, the bad consequences of doing so, but they never really tell you why or what is sex for.” This book explained the Bible’s teaching to her in a way she understood.

She talked about the lessons she learned about how she dresses, putting herself in compromising situations with guys etc. She expressed a deep desire to use this book as a bible study topic for our church’s dance team (Which are all girls). Again, she really enjoyed this book and desires to follow what she has learned.

Roommate Becomes Christian

I loved reading Girls Gone Wise and I felt very challenged by it. It caused me to think about things I had unintentionally been overlooking in my own life. Now here’s is where it gets really wonderful: my roommate did not know the Lord but had really been seeking. We had been going to church together and she had a lot of questions. One of her questions was “so, I’m not THAT bad of a person, like, I don’t do drugs or sleep with a bunch of guys…so how am I supposed to act as a Christian woman, like, what sorts of changes should I be making?”

I gave her Girls Gone Wise to read. She was extremely intrigued and also felt very challenged by it, but was so glad to have a resource that was very black and white, not wishy-washy. As a person who was not raised in the church, she had no idea where to begin, and was excited to sort of have an “instructional booklet” on how a young Christian woman should conduct herself. It sparked many discussions between us about the roles of women and men in relationships and the responsibilities of women of God.

And guess what? As a result of all this, she texted me to ask if I would pray with her to accept Christ! And now we’re going to start hosting a girls Bible study at our place. I am Soo excited! I would be so grateful if you would keep me in your prayers as I prepare to lead the studies. I hope it can be a place where girls can come and be vulnerable, share laughter, support eachother, build friendships, pray, and that we can all “dig in a little deeper” in our relationships with God! Can’t wait to get started!

We’re Different Colors, but we’re all still Women!

Almost one year ago the Lord began dealing with me as a woman. It began with small things the Lord began to show me that needed to change. I read Girls Gone Wise and then introduced the book to my church. Each night during our book study our classroom was packed. The women of the church enjoyed the study and were richly blessed. I could go on and on about how the Lord blessed this group of women, but I won’t. Kudos to Mary Kassian for a job well done. It was amazing to some women of color that the Caucasian author could be so on point with the African-American women; to which I explained. We’re all still women!

It Totally Changed Her Life

This book literally changed my life. As a Christ follower, I never realized that I had been believing so many lies that our culture had been telling from the time I was born. I sat there amazed as someone (Mary) finally just said it, it’s not okay. The lies we’ve believed for so long have done nothing but hurt us and those around us, yet because of Jesus we are free to choose His ways! And His design for us is so right and true and uplifting. I thank the Lord that at age 29 He opened my eyes to the Truth.

Successful in her Career, but Unsuccessful as a Woman

We’ve been lied to as to what it meant to be a woman by our culture, by the church, and by our own families. I am a very successful career woman; everything the world says a modern woman should be. But when I am honest with myself, all the awards, all the accolades, and money mean nothing. A while back, I started resenting my husband, and keenly felt the weight of being the “man” – the achiever and provider in my home. The tension of role reversal put a tremendous strain on my young marriage. I was successful in my career, but unsuccesful as a woman. And then I came across your message of Girls Gone Wise.

Finally. Someone just said it. Mary thank you for bolding saying to this girl the thing I knew in my heart to be true. I realize now that I have been driven by making my name greatly known rather than structuring my life based on how I would best glorify God. I wrote my husband a letter apologizing for my sin of taking control and not respecting him as my husband and the leader of our home. I don’t know yet what decisions we will need to make to align our lives with God’s heart. But my eyes have been opened . . . and God is faithful. He will bring this good work to completion in His glorious way, according to His good, pleasing, & perfect will! I am forever changed, and though this story is very much in-progress, the way of the Lord is right!

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Do you have a story about how Girls Gone Wise has impacted you or someone you love? I’d love to hear from you! You can post a comment below, or send me a private email through this contact form.

GGW Interview with Moira Brown

Mary Kassian — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 09:00:26 +0000

Two weeks ago, I traveled to Toronto to do an interview about Girls Gone Wise with Moira Brown. It was an exciting day at 100 Huntley Street, since everything was abuzz with the launch of two new TV programs: Huntley Prime and Full Circle.

Travel there and back was challenging due to some hefty Canadian snowstorms, and it was long day taping, but I totally enjoyed myself. The folks at Huntley Street are warm, friendly, compassionate, and obviously dedicated to impacting lives with the good news of Jesus.

I was interviewed on live TV in the morning by Moira, and then taped a Huntley Prime show to be aired at some future date with host, Jim Cantelon. I did have a chance to chat with all the sofa sisters, and hopefully I’ll get a chance to head back to Toronto to tape a couple of shows with them. For any of you who are interested, they’re auctioning off the original Sofa Sisters’ sofa to raise money for the show. It’s for sale on eBay. Cool. Maybe I should’ve auctioned off my sofa on Ebay last year, instead of hauling it out to the Lake.

Anyhow, I thought some of you might be interested in seeing the interview, so here it is:

If you can’t watch the interview in the player, you can watch it directly on youtube