Fierce Calling

Fierce Calling

Doris Swift

Join me for inspiration and encouragement as I talk with women who are using their gifts to impact the world for Christ. Discover how you too can use your gifts to impact the world and further the Kingdom of God. We are a community of women who are taking action where our passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. Life can be crazy messy, but God loves you like crazy and He wants to use YOU for His glory. Woman of God, you have a Fierce Calling! Subscribe to this podcast and visit dorisswift.com. Cover photo: https://www.sarajanephotography.com

Becoming an Overcomer Woman of Influence with Tawana Lowery

Becoming an Overcomer Woman of Influence with Tawana Lowery

In this episode of Fierce Calling, Doris welcomes Tawana Lowery, founder of Miss Overcomer Global, a movement dedicated to helping women overcome through Christ and empowering them to become the key women of influence God created. Join us as Tawana delves into her incredible journey of overcoming life’s trials, from personal heartbreak and loss to the powerful epiphany that transformed her perspective on hardships. Discover how these experiences led her to develop a ministry that aids others in

Feb 18, • 32:21

Hope and Healing for Women with Addicted Loved Ones: A conversation with Dawn Ward

Hope and Healing for Women with Addicted Loved Ones: A conversation with Dawn Ward

Welcome to episode 200!!!! Praise God and thank you to all my listeners!!!! The Fierce Calling Podcast is part of Fierce Calling Ministries which exists to encourage, equip, and engage women to take action where their passion, compassion, and conviction intersect, use their God-given gifts to impact the world for Christ, and partner with God in Kingdom work. In this milestone episode … Doris welcomes Dawn Ward, a dedicated author, speaker, biblical life coach, and founder of the transformative

Feb 4, • 41:32

Resetting Your Life Through Incremental Growth with Josh Huisman

Resetting Your Life Through Incremental Growth with Josh Huisman

Welcome back to another inspiring episode of Fierce Calling! Today, we’re thrilled to have a conversation with the multifaceted Josh Huisman. Josh is not only a pastor but also an author, coach, artist, and podcaster. In today’s episode, Josh shares his incredible journey through the ups and downs of life and how he has embraced a path where his passion, compassion, and conviction uniquely intersect. He opens up about the transformative power of intentionality, whether it’s through cultivating a

Jan 21, • 1:01:31

Choosing Joy & Trusting God in Our Dark Places and Desert Experiences with Cindy Brinker Simmons

Choosing Joy & Trusting God in Our Dark Places and Desert Experiences with Cindy Brinker Simmons

This week’s episode is an inspiring journey of transformation, faith, and joy that you won’t want to miss. Join Host Doris Swift as she welcomes the remarkable Cindy Brinker Simmons to the Fierce Calling Podcast. Cindy, a best-selling author, businesswoman, and philanthropist, shares her compelling story that started on the worst day of her life and blossomed into a ministry that encourages others through life’s challenges. Listen in as Cindy opens up about her personal trials, beginning with th

Jan 14, • 44:22

Winning the Mental Health Battle: Tips & Techniques for Thriving with Karen E Iverson

Winning the Mental Health Battle: Tips & Techniques for Thriving with Karen E Iverson

Welcome to today’s episode of Fierce Calling, where we’re thrilled to have the multi-talented Karen E. Iverson back on the show. Karen is a licensed professional counselor, coach, public speaker, actress, singer, and artist, recognized as a difference-maker at the 2019 Author Advantage Live Conference. Her newest book, Winning the Mental Health Battle from Struggling to Thriving: 7 Tips to Navigate Anxiety, Depression, and Mania, offers invaluable insights into mental health. In this episode, K

Dec 10, 2024 • 43:39

Raising Faithful Kids Who Follow Christ for Life with Lee Ann Mancini

Raising Faithful Kids Who Follow Christ for Life with Lee Ann Mancini

Welcome to another encouraging episode of Fierce Calling with Doris Swift, where today we have the pleasure of introducing Lee Ann Mancini, an award-winning executive producer, author, podcast host, and advocate for raising children with a strong Christian foundation. In this episode, Lee Ann shares her incredible journey and passion for equipping families to instill biblical values in their children, and to help them become critical thinkers. Her new book Raising Kids to Follow Christ: Instilli

Nov 26, 2024 • 43:22

Tracing the Promise of Jesus from Creation to Cradle: A Special Advent Episode with Donna Amidon

Tracing the Promise of Jesus from Creation to Cradle: A Special Advent Episode with Donna Amidon

Welcome to Fierce Calling, where your host Doris Swift dives into heartfelt conversations and explores meaningful stories. We’re talking with guests who take action where their passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. In this episode, we welcome back Donna Amidon, a wife, mom, speaker, author, musician, and graduate of Southern Evangelical Seminary. Donna shares insights from her inspiring book, Tracing His Promise: Understanding the Bigger Story of Jesus and What That Means for Us, which

Nov 19, 2024 • 39:14

Embracing Emotional Confidence and Christ-Centered Joy with Alicia Michelle

Embracing Emotional Confidence and Christ-Centered Joy with Alicia Michelle

In this episode of Fierce Calling, your host Doris Swift welcomes friend Alicia Michelle, a mindset coach and author of the new release Emotional Confidence: 3 Simple Steps to Manage Emotions with Science and Scripture. Join us as Doris and Alicia delve into the profound transformation that’s possible through understanding and managing our emotions, using both science and scripture. Alicia shares her remarkable personal journey, detailing how a major medical crisis led her to rethink emotional

Nov 12, 2024 • 36:27

A Place of Healing & Hope For Sexual Assault and Domestic Abuse Survivors with Candice Reyes

A Place of Healing & Hope For Sexual Assault and Domestic Abuse Survivors with Candice Reyes

Welcome back to Fierce Calling with your host Doris Swift, where we talk with guests who are taking action where their passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. In this episode, we welcomed back Candice Reyes, the Executive Director of Her Well, a faith-based ministry inspiring women to reclaim hope and regain their voice after trauma. From facing her own traumatic past to leading a pioneering organization, Candice’s journey highlights the power of healing through faith, counseling, and in

Nov 5, 2024 • 56:33

Joyful Living and Navigating Life’s Unexpected Challenges with Nancy Bouwens

Joyful Living and Navigating Life’s Unexpected Challenges with Nancy Bouwens

Welcome back to Fierce Calling with your host Doris Swift. In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the art of rediscovering joy and the power of intentional living with our inspiring guest, Nancy Bowens, a mindset coach for midlife women. Known for her mission to help women embrace their potential and feel seen, heard, and valued, Nancy joins us to discuss overcoming modern challenges like technology-induced isolation, the importance of community, and finding rest amidst life’s busyness. Tog

Oct 29, 2024 • 48:28

Pain to Purpose: Amy Senter’s Powerful Journey From Health Crisis to Creative Bible Literacy Teacher

Pain to Purpose: Amy Senter’s Powerful Journey From Health Crisis to Creative Bible Literacy Teacher

In this episode of Fierce Calling, host Doris Swift welcomes Amy Senter, a Christian lifestyle blogger, artist, and educator, to discuss her innovative approach to Bible reading and journaling. Amy shares her personal faith journey of transformation from a severe health crisis with late-stage Lyme disease to a mission to make scripture accessible and engaging through simplified and creative study methods. Discover how Amy’s teaching techniques and personal experiences have shaped her minis

Oct 22, 2024 • 40:12

A Journey Out of Darkness and Into God’s Sacred Refuge with Lynne Rienstra

A Journey Out of Darkness and Into God’s Sacred Refuge with Lynne Rienstra

Welcome to Fierce Calling, where I chat with guests who take action where their passion, compassion, and conviction intersect and use their gifts to impact the world for Christ. We share stories of hope and God’s faithfulness to encourage, inspire, and challenge listeners to walk in their Fierce Calling. In this week’s episode, A Journey Out of Darkness and Into God’s Sacred Refuge, I welcome friend Lynn Rienstra, an insightful author, dedicated spiritual mentor, and pastor’s wife who brings pr

Oct 15, 2024 • 54:11

Desperate Prayers That Move You from Panic to Peace with Rachel Wojo

Desperate Prayers That Move You from Panic to Peace with Rachel Wojo

Welcome back to Fierce Calling, where we dive deep into God’s word and testimonies of His faithfulness. I’m your host, Doris Swift, and today we’re honored to have Rachel Wojo with us again. Rachel is an inspirational author, speaker, and the host of the Untangling Prayer Podcast. In this episode, we’ll hear how Rachel’s profound journey of personal loss inspired her latest book, Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life’s Darkest Moments. We&#8

Oct 8, 2024 • 53:36

Encouragement for Staying the Course with Kristi Woods

Encouragement for Staying the Course with Kristi Woods

Welcome to another inspiring episode of Fierce Calling! Today, host Doris sits down with good friend Kristi Woods, an acclaimed author and speaker whose profound journey of faith and perseverance will leave you deeply moved. We delve into Kristi’s latest book, 101 Prayers for Military Wives, a heartfelt guide designed to help military spouses—and anyone seeking a deeper spiritual connection—grow closer to God through prayer. Kristi shares personal anecdotes, from how she met her husband through

Oct 1, 2024 • 47:52

How Little Habits Can Make a Big Impact with Christie Thomas

How Little Habits Can Make a Big Impact with Christie Thomas

How can we impact future generations for Christ? It begins with discipling the young lives entrusted to us by God. Whether it’s our kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, or kids at church, be encouraged that while the responsibility to disciple our kids and help our families grow in Jesus might seem overwhelming, it doesn’t have to be. My guest this week is Christie Thomas, author of Little Habits Big Faith: How Simple Practices Help Your Family Grow in Jesus. She shares how little habit

Sep 24, 2024 • 42:47

Hope For Your Hard Days with Julie Sunne

Hope For Your Hard Days with Julie Sunne

My guest this week is Julie Sunne, author of Everyday Praise: Walking in Greater Peace and Sometimes I Forget: 60 Reminders of Hope For Your Hard Days. She shares her stories and how even in suffering, grief, depression, and heartache, we have hope and joy because our God is sovereign and faithful. But when the hard seasons come, sometimes we forget God is sovereign, faithful, merciful, and good, don’t we? We talk about this and more! I know what Julie shares will encourage, inspire, and challe

Sep 17, 2024 • 51:18

God’s Timing Brings Sweet Redemption in Unexpected Ways with Michele Chynoweth

God’s Timing Brings Sweet Redemption in Unexpected Ways with Michele Chynoweth

Ever feel like Job? Need an encouraging word today? Award-winning author Michele Chynoweth can relate. She shares how her own life’s heartaches and brokenness reminded her of the story of Job. But God brings restoration and redemption, and Michele’s story was not over. God’s plans for her life continued to unfold in new and unexpected ways. Michele writes intriguing and fascinating modern-day suspense novels based on Old Testament stories. To top that off, one of her novels, The Jealous Son bas

Sep 10, 2024 • 47:08

Stand Your Ground and Pray Big with Thanksgiving with guest Linda Kozar

Stand Your Ground and Pray Big with Thanksgiving with guest Linda Kozar

What does it mean to stand your ground and pray big? This week I welcome guest Linda Kozar. She’s an award-winning multi-published author who writes both non-fiction and fiction, including cozy mysteries! What is a cozy mystery? Find out as I ask Linda this question and more. Linda has a heart to encourage others with a touch of humor and a precious Southern flair. We talk about praying big, trusting God, what surrender looks like, and the importance of sharing our testimonies. We also talk abo

Sep 3, 2024 • 41:21

Wilderness to Redemption: Finding Purpose After Tragedy with Miriam Feinberg Vamosh & Eva Marie Everson

Wilderness to Redemption: Finding Purpose After Tragedy with Miriam Feinberg Vamosh & Eva Marie Everson

This week on the show, I welcome Israeli tour educator and bestselling author Miriam Feinberg Vamosh and bestselling author Eva Marie Everson. We’re not only talking about their second co-authored book, Ahōti! A Story of Tamar, but how God can bring purpose, healing, and redemption in the aftermath of family dysfunction, sexual abuse, shame, and humiliation. The book looks at the true events that Tamar (the daughter of King David) lived through, and the culture that led to her rape by half-brot

Aug 20, 2024 • 59:17

God’s Abundantly More Looks Radically Different Than What We Might Expect with Jessica Hurlbut

God’s Abundantly More Looks Radically Different Than What We Might Expect with Jessica Hurlbut

Who attempts to run 110 miles in a snow storm to bring awareness on National Adoption Day? My guest Jessica Hurlbut. She’s mom to five: two adopted, two autistic, and one average teen. She brings a fresh perspective on what it means to persevere and run the race. She helps us see life’s hardships and struggles as blessings and opportunities. So good! She also helps us see that God’s abundantly more looks radically different that what we might expect, and that’s a beautiful thing. Jessica is pass

Aug 6, 2024 • 50:44

Hope When Our Faith is Tested And Our Seasons Change with Lisa Granger

Hope When Our Faith is Tested And Our Seasons Change with Lisa Granger

There was a time when Lisa Granger felt her testimony wasn’t exciting or dramatic enough to share. She grew up in a Christian home and had a great childhood. Her story did not include a powerful transformation of overcoming abuse, addiction, or life on the streets. But she would later discover that all of our God stories are purposeful and powerful when we use them to glorify Him and encourage others. Lisa had faith and things were going fine, until they weren’t … When tragedy struck her family,

Jul 24, 2024 • 43:01

Intrigued by Faith: How an Agnostic Discovered God’s Redeeming Love with Shadia Hrichi

Intrigued by Faith: How an Agnostic Discovered God’s Redeeming Love with Shadia Hrichi

Welcome to Episode 180 with Guest Shadia Hrichi! Shadia shares what she calls an "ugly" past, filled with self-destructive choices and dysfunction. Her story includes co-dependency, alcoholism, abortion, abuse, date-rape, divorce--but God intervened and redeemed her broken past. Once an agnostic exposed to many religions, Shadia was intrigued by the authenticity and genuine faith she observed in her Christian friends. She was so intrigued that she wanted to know more about Jesus and the Bible

Jul 10, 2024 • 54:07

Our Sacred Scars have Purpose with Dr. Michelle Bengtson

Our Sacred Scars have Purpose with Dr. Michelle Bengtson

We all endure trials, pain, and hardships in this life, but what if all the hard things had divine purpose? What if we could grasp a better understand of pain and suffering from a biblical perspective? This week I welcome back my friend Dr. Michelle Bengtson. Besides being a friend, she is an award-winning author, international speaker, podcast host, and a media resource on mental health, plus, she is a neuropsychologist who listens and understands. She's experienced pain first-hand and helps ot

Jun 25, 2024 • 37:40

Step Into Your Super Bloom Purpose with Dawn Damon

Step Into Your Super Bloom Purpose with Dawn Damon

What happens when your story takes an unexpected turn? My guest this week is Dawn Damon. She shares her story of past childhood sexual abuse, a broken marriage, a devastating divorce, losing a position at a mega church, and how God redeemed every bit of it and showed her how to walk in her true super bloom. What is a super bloom? Listen in to hear what it is and how you can step into your super bloom purpose. We're talking about identity, purpose, and becoming a BraveHearted Woman. As Dawn sa

Jun 18, 2024 • 36:44

Detoured and Disrupted: Finding God’s Peace in Our Unexpected Journeys with Jen Babakhan

Detoured and Disrupted: Finding God’s Peace in Our Unexpected Journeys with Jen Babakhan

What do you do when your life takes a detour you never expected? What happens when life is disrupted by the diagnoses of a parent's terminal illness? My guest this week is Jen Babakhan. She shares her story which includes an unexpected detour from a working professional to stay-at-home mom, and an unexpected disruption when her mom received a terminal diagnosis. Jen is the author of Detoured: The Messy, Grace-Filled Journey from Working Professional to Stay-At-Home Mom and Disrupted: Finding

Jun 4, 2024 • 0:00

How to Look and Feel Younger, Live Healthier, and Age Gracefully with Susan Neal

How to Look and Feel Younger, Live Healthier, and Age Gracefully with Susan Neal

Susan Neal lost her health at age 50. After seeing specialist after specialist, she began educating herself on the root causes of her conditions and how God designed our bodies to heal. She learned a plethora of valuable information and gained insight on how to transform her health. Then she started writing books and sharing what she learned so we could all discover how to look and feel younger, live healthier, and age gracefully. Susan is the author of several books including her best-selli

May 28, 2024 • 41:00

Surrender to God and He’ll Take Care of the Rest with Cyndi Daves

Surrender to God and He’ll Take Care of the Rest with Cyndi Daves

Life is hard and there's no doubt about that as my friend, Cyndi Daves, well knows. She experienced abandonment and father wounds at a young age, among other heartbreaking circumstances, but God. We talk about how God redeems our stories and uses even the hard parts as He calls us to partner with Him in Kingdom work. We can trust that when we surrender to God He'll take care of the rest. Cyndi's fierce calling is helping others understand the simple truth of the Gospel. Plus, she shares some

May 21, 2024 • 38:59

How the Truth Changes Culture with Becky Beresford

How the Truth Changes Culture with Becky Beresford

How have we allowed catchy cultural phrases to infuse our mindset? How can truth change culture and our perception? In this episode, I'm talking with friend Becky Beresford. She shares her story of striving to be enough on her own, which led to shame and feeling like a failure. Then she had a mind shift when she changed up the words to a well-known phrase, discovering how the truth changes culture and lives. Her fierce calling is helping women embrace Christ-centered empowerment, and to know

May 14, 2024 • 41:46

Practical Ways to Manage Anxiety and Find Solutions to Our Problems in God’s Word with Healey Ikerd

Practical Ways to Manage Anxiety and Find Solutions to Our Problems in God’s Word with Healey Ikerd

Have you ever struggled with forgiveness? Anxiety? Worry? Need encouragement in your daily walk with Jesus and diving into Bible reading? This week I welcome my new friend and guest Healey Ikerd to the show. She shares her Jesus story of redemption, which includes being a child of divorce, serving in the US Army, and becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist. She's been in the mental health field for over 17 years and founded her private practice HopeLife Co

May 7, 2024 • 39:47

The Art of Remembering What Anchors Us with Evelyn Sherwood

The Art of Remembering What Anchors Us with Evelyn Sherwood

Have you ever wrestled with God? Need peace that bypasses your circumstances? Then you won't want to miss this episode as we dive into these subjects and the art of remembering what anchors us. This week I welcome back my good friend and guest Evelyn Sherwood. She shares her story of loss, trauma, cancer, but even in the midst of it all, how she saw God's faithfulness. She leaned in to trust God through her journey--learning to allow the truth she's always known to travel from head to heart.

Apr 30, 2024 • 41:16

How to Stop Living in Fear and Lean Into Truth

How to Stop Living in Fear and Lean Into Truth

Have you ever lived in fear? Even for a short while? We dwell, we panic, we get anxious and feel overwhelmed. On today's episode we're talking about how to stop living in fear and lean into truth. I share personal stories, God's word, and helpful action steps to face down fear and live free. Grab my free Fear-Fighting Bible Verses! Mentioned in the Show ... From my friend Kim Stewart's website: "I'm a Podcast Manager and Strategist who loves to help female nonfiction authors like you ma

Apr 23, 2024 • 21:32

Finding Breakthrough and Healing with Kimberly Vaughn

Finding Breakthrough and Healing with Kimberly Vaughn

Do you need a breakthrough? Fear, anxiety, and so many things of this world can stop us from experiencing God's peace. If you or someone you know is struggling with faith and is seeking peace, this episode, Finding Breakthrough and Healing, is for you. My guest this week is Kimberly Vaughn. She shares her story of a forgotten childhood and the heartache of having a paranoid schizophrenic biological father, and her later struggles with irrational fears and panic attacks that shook her faith.

Apr 16, 2024 • 47:53

Weary One Take Heart Because The Battle is the Lord’s with Rachel Wojo

Weary One Take Heart Because The Battle is the Lord’s with Rachel Wojo

Have you grown weary weathering life's storms? Loss, grief, broken relationships, and heartaches can stop us in our tracks and hold us back from walking in God's plans for our lives. But weary one take heart, because the battle is the Lord's. My guest this week on Fierce Calling is author, speaker, and podcast host Rachel Wojo. Her story includes heartache, divorce, loss, and grief, but God redeems the broken pieces for his glory and truly does bring beauty from ashes. Rachel shares abou

Apr 2, 2024 • 43:01

Becoming More Aware of God in Our Everyday Moments with Valerie Ellis

Becoming More Aware of God in Our Everyday Moments with Valerie Ellis

Valerie Ellis loves sharing joy and helping families flourish in their faith. Her beautiful book, Share the Joy! A Christmas Lift-the-Flap Book came out right before Christmas, and though we may not have a year-round Christmas tree in our living rooms, we carry Christmas joy in our hearts year-round, don't we? But we're talking about more than that--we're talking about becoming more aware of God in our everyday moments. We celebrate Jesus every day--we give of our time, gifts, talents, a

Mar 19, 2024 • 33:58

How God Can Use the Middle Part of Your Story with Sandra Jones

How God Can Use the Middle Part of Your Story with Sandra Jones

How can God use the middle part of our stories? My guest this week is Sandra Jones, and she has a heart for encouraging women in difficult situations. Her story includes past sexual abuse and coming extremely close to ending her life, but those broken parts of her story do not define her, they have given her courageous compassion for those who are hurting. What does all that mean for you? Listen to Sandra's inspiring story and learn how God can use the middle part of your story. What is

Mar 12, 2024 • 42:11

The Undeniable Faithfulness of God with Tracey Glenn

The Undeniable Faithfulness of God with Tracey Glenn

How do we overcome trials when life gets hard? How have we experienced the undeniable faithfulness of God in our lives? My guest this week is Tracey Glenn, author of Gathering the Wayward Heart: Lessons on Faith, Trust, and Surrendering our Best-Laid Plans. She shares with us her amazing story filled with trials and triumphs. Her story includes date rape, finding her true love, family life on the ranch, raising a special needs child, foster care, adoption, and how she became a successful entr

Mar 5, 2024 • 36:44

Easy Lifestyle Changes to Transform Your Health with Ginny Dent Brant

Easy Lifestyle Changes to Transform Your Health with Ginny Dent Brant

Did you know statistics show 1 in 2 people will develop cancer? Not that long ago, the statistics were 1 in 30. So what is happening? Of course, God has the final say, but we could all use help in moving toward a healthier lifestyle. What if we could reverse those statistics in ways that are accessible to everyone? My guest this week is Ginny Dent Brant. She's the author of UNLEASH YOUR GOD-GIVEN HEALING: Eight Steps to Prevent and Survive Cancer. She knows her stuff because she's lived it.

Feb 27, 2024 • 30:41

You’re Not Alone with Guest Gina Fox

You’re Not Alone with Guest Gina Fox

Have you ever felt alone in your struggles? My guest this week is Gina Fox, founder of Anchored by the Sword ministry. Her story includes experiencing abusive relationships, stalking, infertility, rape, and many hard seasons. But her story doesn't end there, because it was transformed into her freedom story. When the storms of life hit us head-on, it can leave us feeling broken and alone. Our prayer is that today's episode will encourage you in that you're not alone. Gina Fox loves to encour

Feb 20, 2024 • 31:49

Embracing Purpose in Ministry, Mentoring, and Caregiving with Dr. Evelyn Johnson-Taylor

Embracing Purpose in Ministry, Mentoring, and Caregiving with Dr. Evelyn Johnson-Taylor

Welcome back to another episode of Fierce Calling! In this week's episode, I welcome my friend and remarkable woman of God, Dr. Evelyn Johnson-Taylor. As a beloved women's ministry leader for nearly three decades, Evelyn has dedicated her life to encouraging, empowering, and equipping women in every season of life. Join us as we explore her journey, from her inspiring role as a nurse to her transformative experiences as a caregiver and mentor. Evelyn shares her insights on the alignment of c

Oct 17, 2023 • 38:53

The Power of Scripture-Inspired Prayer with Brooke McGlothlin of Million Praying Moms

The Power of Scripture-Inspired Prayer with Brooke McGlothlin of Million Praying Moms

What if we were more intentional about going deeper in prayer? What would those prayers look like--sound like? This week, I welcome guest Brooke McGlothlin, founder of Million Praying Moms. But before Brooke founded this amazing gathering of praying moms, she first became a praying mom herself, praying Scripture-inspired prayers over her boys. Listen in as we talk about the power of Scripture-inspired prayer and how Million Praying Moms came to be. And this episode is not just a blessing for

Oct 3, 2023 • 28:51

The Longing Within: Finding Hope, Faith, and God’s Faithfulness in the Waiting with Laura C Brandenburg

The Longing Within: Finding Hope, Faith, and God’s Faithfulness in the Waiting with Laura C Brandenburg

Welcome to another episode of Fierce Calling! In this week's episode, I welcome back inspiring author, Laura C. Brandenburg. Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation about operating in our gifts and aligning with God's plan. Laura shares how she walked away from being a full professor to fulfill a bigger dream. She shares her deeply personal story of infertility and God's faithfulness throughout that journey. We dive deep into the relevance of biblical truth in different seasons. Laura

Sep 19, 2023 • 0:00

Living Fiercely: Lessons on Mentoring, Ministering, and Embracing a Life without Regrets with Rhonda Stoppe

Living Fiercely: Lessons on Mentoring, Ministering, and Embracing a Life without Regrets with Rhonda Stoppe

Welcome back to another episode of Fierce Calling, where we dive deep into topics that challenge and inspire us to live passionately and walk in our calling. This week, we have a phenomenal guest with us, Rhonda Stoppe, an incredible author, speaker, and mentor. In this episode, Rhonda opens up about the power of truth and transformation in mentoring relationships, while sharing her own experiences and insights. Rhonda brings a wealth of wisdom and encouragement that will bless every listene

Sep 5, 2023 • 41:00

Partnering with God to Win Back Your Prodigal with Lane Lawson Craft

Partnering with God to Win Back Your Prodigal with Lane Lawson Craft

Welcome back to another episode of Fierce Calling! This week we have a truly powerful and eye-opening conversation in store for you. My guest, Lane Lawson Craft, is a best-selling author, award-winning media host, and in-demand speaker who has partnered with struggling parents. Lane joins us to share her story, as well as the powerful message found in her book, The Parents Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal. This is the second guest interview I've had with Laine, and sh

Aug 29, 2023 • 31:09

Finding Hope in the Midst of Heartache: Janet Eckles’s Inspiring Story of Overcoming Through Christ

Finding Hope in the Midst of Heartache: Janet Eckles’s Inspiring Story of Overcoming Through Christ

Hey friends! Welcome back to another impactful episode of Fierce Calling. Today we have an incredible guest joining us: Janet Perez Eckles. Janet takes us on a deeply personal and inspiring journey, sharing her story of overcoming adversity and finding hope in the face of literal darkness. Janet's life seemed like a dream come true, but everything changed when she was diagnosed with a retinal disease that rapidly stole her sight. Her marriage was in turmoil and her hope waning. Then something a

Aug 22, 2023 • 36:20

Creating Safe Spaces: Mental Health, Faith, Family, and Connection with Lori Wildenberg

Creating Safe Spaces: Mental Health, Faith, Family, and Connection with Lori Wildenberg

Welcome, listeners, to another episode of Fierce Calling! In this episode, Creating Safe Spaces: Mental Health, Faith, Family, and Connection, our host Doris is joined by the incredible Lori Wildenberg, a licensed parent and family educator, also known as a parent coach. Lori is here to discuss her journey and share her profound insights on topics ranging from faith and parenting to overcoming challenges in life. Our conversation with Lori begins with a thought-provoking analogy. She also sha

Aug 2, 2023 • 34:45

Empowering Women in Their Callings with Julie Holmquist

Empowering Women in Their Callings with Julie Holmquist

My special guest, Julie Holmquist, an author, speaker, and host of the Kairos Moments podcast, shares her insights on calling out the gifts and talents in women. She loves helping equip women in what God calls them to do. He leads and uses Julie in empowering women in their callings and purpose. In this episode, Julie emphasizes the importance of words of affirmation and how they can truly uplift and encourage us on our paths. She also sheds light on the need to discern the source of feedbac

Jul 25, 2023 • 33:49

Finding Hope: Navigating Dysfunction and Difficulties in Life with Dr. Mel Tavares

Finding Hope: Navigating Dysfunction and Difficulties in Life with Dr. Mel Tavares

Welcome to Fierce Calling! In this episode, Finding Hope: Navigating Dysfunction and Difficulties in Life with Dr. Mel Tavares, Dr. Mel opens up about her personal journey, filled with difficult choices, challenging relationships, and health issues. Despite these hardships, Dr. Tavares has dedicated her life to supporting and empowering women facing similar struggles. Growing up in a dysfunctional environment, Dr. Tavares understands the weight of making tough choices. She shares her experi

Jul 18, 2023 • 42:54

Ann Coker: Reflections on Caregiving, Faith, and A Legacy of Love

Ann Coker: Reflections on Caregiving, Faith, and A Legacy of Love

On this episode, Reflections on Caregiving, Faith, and A Legacy of Love, join host Doris Swift as she welcomes author Ann Coker to the show. Ann shares her journey of compiling her husband Bill's sermons into book form. Despite facing challenges, including Bill's Alzheimer's diagnosis and the couple's move to Indianapolis for caregiving support, Ann's passion for seeing Bill's message in print has driven her forward. She encourages listeners to document their own treasures and experiences,

Jul 11, 2023 • 35:38

Supernatural Joy: Discovering the Source that Transcends Circumstances

Supernatural Joy: Discovering the Source that Transcends Circumstances

On this special edition episode of Fierce Calling, we explore the concept of supernatural joy, of purposeful pruning, abundant fruit, and how maintaining a posture of praise to the Lord can lead us to a fruitful life. Pruning, as discussed in this episode, becomes a necessary process for bearing much fruit. We learn the power of asking the Lord to remove things in our lives that are not pleasing to Him, allowing us to grow and thrive. The significance of abiding in Jesus is highlighted, show

Jun 28, 2023 • 10:31

Jennifer Dukes Lee: What Stuff Would You Only Tell God?

Jennifer Dukes Lee: What Stuff Would You Only Tell God?

What stuff would you only tell God? In her guided journal, Stuff I’d Only Tell God, my return guest, Jennifer Dukes Lee, creates space for people to reflect on their deepest feelings, fears, hopes, and dreams. She gives everyone permission to release their whole selves into God’s hands and allows them to embrace the true, weird, beautiful, and wonderfully made creations God created them to be. Stuff I’d Only Tell God is a fun and provocatively creative guided journal filled with exercises to

Jun 20, 2023 • 26:18

Lori Ann Wood: Wrestling with Faith & Navigating Life’s Detours to Find the Faith We’ve Always Wanted

Lori Ann Wood: Wrestling with Faith & Navigating Life’s Detours to Find the Faith We’ve Always Wanted

Have you ever found yourself on a path you didn't choose, but it made all the difference in your life? In this episode of Fierce Calling, I'm talking with my friend Lori Ann Wood, a Christian writer and heart failure survivor. We're talking about wrestling with faith and navigating life's detours to find the faith we've always wanted. Lori shares her personal experience with heart failure, questioning her faith, and the value of asking questions. The episode encourages listeners who may be g

Jun 6, 2023 • 37:39

Surrendering Our Joy Stealers and Knowing We Belong

Surrendering Our Joy Stealers and Knowing We Belong

Friend, what is threatening to steal your joy today? Do you struggle with finding your place? What about when you feel left out, passed over, or uninvited? Our minds can really do a number on us. So many things threaten to steal our joy, so let's talk about this issue today. I can relate to feelings of not belonging and feelings of being left out. But you know what? Truth be told, I’ve done that to others too. Yup, (gulp) guilty as charged. I remember it well—my first-grade birthday p

May 30, 2023 • 19:50

Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield: Hearing the Voice and Experiencing the Love of Abba Father

Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield: Hearing the Voice and Experiencing the Love of Abba Father

Are you looking for a relationship and waiting for "the one" to come your way? Have you ever wondered if what you're hearing is God's voice? Then you'll want to hear Dr. Michelle's story. Hear how God "downloaded" what He wanted her to know, including a ministry project He was calling her to. Dr. Michelle shares how she was missing something in her life--a relationship with her Abba Father. She began hearing from God, the Father, and it transformed her life. Coming from a background of abuse

May 23, 2023 • 39:24

Julie Zine Coleman: Losing Limitations and Finding Freedom for Women Through God’s Design

Julie Zine Coleman: Losing Limitations and Finding Freedom for Women Through God’s Design

What does the Bible say about the roles of women in the church, home, and workplace? Are women limited to only certain roles? My guest this week is Julie Zine Coleman. From a place of love, of both the Word of God and others, Julie unpacks Scriptures that have long been misunderstood regarding women and traditional gender roles. This episode, Losing Limitations and Finding Freedom for Women Through God's Design, will knock your socks off! Do people still say that? Listen in to see what I mean.

May 17, 2023 • 31:35

Lauren Crews: Why We Are the Proverbs 31 Woman–A Fascinating Look Into the Hebrew Text

Lauren Crews: Why We Are the Proverbs 31 Woman–A Fascinating Look Into the Hebrew Text

Have you ever compared yourself to the Proverbs 31 woman and failed miserably? When we read this passage in the Bible, at first glance we might view her virtues as unattainable. But when we do, we're missing what this passage is truly all about. Did you know the Proverbs 31 passage holds a military theme? Or that it is an acrostic poem of the Hebrew alphabet? Listen to this week's episode, Why we are the Proverbs 31 woman--A Fascinating Look Into the Hebrew Text, and gain a new and fresh perspec

May 2, 2023 • 32:52

Blythe Daniel & Dr. Helen McIntosh: Precious Word Gifts for a Mom’s Heart

Blythe Daniel & Dr. Helen McIntosh: Precious Word Gifts for a Mom’s Heart

Do you struggle with finding just the right words to say what you feel? Need a special gift for your mom or that mama figure in your life? I've got just the thing! This week on Fierce Calling, I'm sharing an episode I did with Blythe Daniel and Dr. Helen McIntosh last March. This mother-daughter team co-authored the book, I Love You, Mom! Cherished Word Gifts From My Heart to Yours, and it's filled with precious word gifts for a mom's heart. Since Mother's Day is just a few weeks away, now i

Apr 25, 2023 • 30:23

Joy Wendling: We Were Created to Play

Joy Wendling: We Were Created to Play

What if parenting could be peaceful, purposeful, and playful? Have you ever considered play as being just as important for adults as it is for kids? Today, we're chatting about how we were created to play. My guest this week is Joy Wendling, who is passionate about helping moms enjoy parenting as they teach their children about Jesus. She's also passionate about reminding us we were all created to play and can encounter Jesus through play. Her name fits her perfectly! She is a joy to talk

Apr 18, 2023 • 32:02

Robin Rhine McDonald: Vision-Driven Choices for Grace-Fueled Health

Robin Rhine McDonald: Vision-Driven Choices for Grace-Fueled Health

Are you on a journey to find true health? I sure am! What if we could be fueled into transformation and find the place where grace meets health? Today we're talking about vision-driven choices for grace-fueled health, and you won't want to miss this conversation. My guest this week is Robin Rhine McDonald, who is passionate about helping people find balance, get healthy, and create sustainable healthy lifestyles. Through her own health journey she discovered why so many are unable to find tr

Apr 11, 2023 • 34:15

Danielle Bernock: Overcoming Trauma Through the Love That Heals

Danielle Bernock: Overcoming Trauma Through the Love That Heals

Have you ever experienced some type of trauma, perhaps childhood trauma? This week I welcome back my friend, Danielle Bernock. Danielle found healing from childhood trauma and neglect and now it's her fierce calling and mission to help others find healing. Because Danielle is walking in her calling, others are overcoming trauma through the love that heals. Danielle is passionate about seeing others not just survive, but thrive and reclaim what rightfully belongs to them in the name of Jesus.

Apr 4, 2023 • 35:40

Connie Albers: There’s Freedom in the Pivot–Changing Our Direction to Follow God’s Plan

Connie Albers: There’s Freedom in the Pivot–Changing Our Direction to Follow God’s Plan

Have you ever felt called to step out in faith, but thought it sounded crazy? Today we're talking about the pivot. There's freedom in the pivot and changing our direction to follow God's plan. My guest this week is Connie Albers, author of Parenting Beyond the Rules: Raising Teens with Confidence and Joy The title alone says it all and we're talking about the book, and so much more. This show is not just for parents, it's for anyone with a Fierce Calling. That's you! I know what Connie s

Mar 28, 2023 • 28:22

Caris Snider: Stomping Out Anxiety with God’s Truth

Caris Snider: Stomping Out Anxiety with God’s Truth

Have you struggled with anxiety or know someone who has? Then you're in the right place today because we're talking all about stomping out anxiety with God's truth. My guest this week is Caris Snider, author of Anxiety Elephants: 31-Day Devotional to Help Stomp Out Your Anxiety, and Anxiety Elephants for Tween Boys and Tween Girls. So listen in with a friend and please share this important episode. I know what Caris shares will encourage, inspire, and challenge you! Favorite Quotes fro

Mar 21, 2023 • 32:43

Doris Swift: How to Walk in Your Calling While Your Heart is Still Mending

Doris Swift: How to Walk in Your Calling While Your Heart is Still Mending

Have you felt it? That urge to plunge head-first into something bigger than yourself–to be used by God as a beacon of hope in the lives of others? But there’s that one thing –that hurt, pain, betrayal, loss, whatever-it-is that binds you up and holds you back. So how do we walk in our calling while our hearts are still mending? Your heart needs the Healer to mend the shattered shards as only He can. And even though you know that He can you wait because surely, a broken heart cannot be of serv

Mar 14, 2023 • 13:13

Doris Swift: What is The Difference Between Peace and Complacency?

Doris Swift: What is The Difference Between Peace and Complacency?

Have you ever thought about it? What is the difference between peace and complacency? What about comfort vs. comfortable? We all want peace, don't we? But it got me thinking about how easily complacency can disguise itself as peace. There's something I used to pray about continually. Something important. I don't worry about it and I feel at peace about it, but then it struck me. Although I've surrendered it to God, I've also stopped praying about it. Perhaps rather than having true peace,

Mar 7, 2023 • 13:51

Rebecca George: Laying Things Down So We Can Do The Thing

Rebecca George: Laying Things Down So We Can Do The Thing

Have you ever felt called to step out in faith, but you've hesitated? Have you ever felt overwhelmed by all the things? Sometimes it takes laying things down so we can Do The Thing. My guest this week is Rebecca George, author of Do The Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl . The title alone says it all and we're talking all about it. I know what Rebecca shares will encourage, inspire, and challenge you! Please share this episode and listen in while I ha

Feb 28, 2023 • 34:47

Michelle Mercer: A Powerful & Personal Encounter with Jesus–The Ultimate Love Story

Michelle Mercer: A Powerful & Personal Encounter with Jesus–The Ultimate Love Story

If you've ever asked questions like, does God really see me? Would Jesus leave the 99 to go after the 1 if that 1 was me? This episode answers those questions in a tangible way. The biblical answers to those questions are yes and yes--but what does it look like in real life? Born and raised Mormon, my friend, Michelle Mercer, had never experienced anything beyond religion. She shares a powerful & personal encounter with Jesus--the ultimate love story. Jesus undeniably pursued her when He wasn't

Feb 21, 2023 • 30:20

Rachelle Starr: Sharing the Hope of Jesus With Women in the Adult Entertainment Industry

Rachelle Starr: Sharing the Hope of Jesus With Women in the Adult Entertainment Industry

What does hope look like when we're called into dark places to share it? My guest this week is Rachelle Starr. She's the founder of Scarlet Hope, a non-profit that is sharing the hope of Jesus with women in the adult entertainment industry. This episode is powerful! Although we're talking about Jesus, we're also talking about subject matter not suitable for little ears. Rachelle is the author of Outrageous Obedience: Answering God's Call to Shine in the Darkest Places. When she was 23, Rachel

Feb 14, 2023 • 30:32

Rachael Adams: Living a Life of Significance & Purpose

Rachael Adams: Living a Life of Significance & Purpose

Have you ever struggled with insecurity and found yourself searching for significance? My guest this week is Rachael Adams, and she can relate. She's passionate about reminding women that their lives matter and that, as children of God and followers of Christ, our lives are significant. We talk about living a life of significance & purpose. Rachael is the author of A Little Goes a Long Way: 52 Days to a Significant Life. She shares how our little lives and what we have to offer are in God's

Feb 7, 2023 • 37:39

William Daniel: The Gift of Laughter

William Daniel: The Gift of Laughter

Who are the young people in your life? Don't you love seeing them using their gifts to impact the world? Today's episode is quite unique and you are in for a treat. Whether you're a mom, grandma, aunt, teacher, have friends with kids, tweens, and teens, you'll love this episode. My guest is William Daniel, and he loves to bless people with the gift of laughter. In fact, he wrote a joke book for kids. William is a middle schooler and the author of You're Joking Me: Jokes for Kids By a Kid.

Jan 31, 2023 • 26:18

Katie Hornor: Leveraging Our Uniqueness to Do What We Were Created to Do

Katie Hornor: Leveraging Our Uniqueness to Do What We Were Created to Do

Did you know you have a unique voice? Unique quirks? Unique experiences that help shape your calling and purpose? Whether we're business owners, employees, ministry leaders, or volunteers, we can all leverage our uniqueness to do what we were created to do. My guest today is Katie Hornor. We're continuing the conversation we began a year ago, and this is better than a Part II--because although this episode builds on the first one--we gain a fresh perspective . We are called to shine our ligh

Jan 24, 2023 • 34:33

To the Girl with Passion, Compassion, & Conviction–It’s Go Time

To the Girl with Passion, Compassion, & Conviction–It’s Go Time

Do you feel a call on your heart in this new year? To the girl with passion, compassion, & conviction--it's go time. It's time to walk in the fierce calling God sets before you. I’d love to have coffee with Martha & Mary. Besides hearing about their fascinating conversations with Jesus, there’s something I’d like to ask them … Concerned for their brother’s life, Martha & Mary sent word to Jesus, saying, “Lord, he whom you love is ill." because surely Jesus would come and Lazarus would be

Jan 11, 2023 • 18:28

Katie Hornor: God Plants Desires in Your Heart So He Can Fulfill Them in the Future

Katie Hornor: God Plants Desires in Your Heart So He Can Fulfill Them in the Future

Is there a dream in your heart that you're waiting on God to bring to fruition? Has God given you a vision of a calling but you're not quite sure what it means? God plants desires in your heart so He can fulfill them in the future. Maybe that future is tomorrow, next week, next year, or the next season of your life. And you know what? It's important to mention that it's biblical to be paid for what you do. My guest today is Katie Hornor, she talks about dreaming in the details and how God gi

Jan 3, 2023 • 40:34

Lori Vober: In Our Highs and Lows God is Still the Same God on the Throne

Lori Vober: In Our Highs and Lows God is Still the Same God on the Throne

My guest this week is Lori Vober and you'll be blessed by her inspiring story! Her journey includes a massive stroke at age 29, epilepsy due to the stroke, and later becoming a Mom to three older internationally adopted children. We talk about her health challenges, faith, and how parenting an adopted sibling group of children was not what she and her husband expected. Lori Encourages us that in our highs and our lows of life, God is still the same God on the throne. We're also talking about

Dec 27, 2022 • 34:32

Are You Ready for Christmas? A Special Christmas Episode with a Christmas Poem & Prayer

Are You Ready for Christmas? A Special Christmas Episode with a Christmas Poem & Prayer

How often have you heard the question, "Are you ready for Christmas?" How do you respond? Do you base your readiness on whether your Christmas shopping is done? Cookies made? I must admit, in past years, I tended to gauge my readiness for Christmas on my shopping list--but not this year. This year feels a little different. Our entire home flooded in September, and we're still not back in it. I usually have a tree dressed to the nines by now and lighted garland adorning the entryways. Gifts wr

Dec 20, 2022 • 8:11

Kristen Hogrefe Parnell: The Importance of Controlling How We Respond to Our Circumstances

Kristen Hogrefe Parnell: The Importance of Controlling How We Respond to Our Circumstances

My guest this week is Kristen Hogrefe Parnell. We're talking about the importance of controlling how we respond to our circumstances, even though we cannot control the circumstances themselves. We also talk about waiting on God for what we're longing for and keeping our eyes focused on who Jesus is and what he's already done in our lives. Kristen writes suspenseful fiction from a faith perspective for women and young adults. She also shares her own suspense story involving her now husband. I

Dec 13, 2022 • 32:07

Sarah Philpott: Shining the Light God Infused Within Us

Sarah Philpott: Shining the Light God Infused Within Us

What happens when you plant a pumpkin seed? You get a pumpkin which is no surprise, right? Yet often times we forget we are exactly who God fashioned us to be according to His will and plan. And when we are our authentic selves we are shining the light God infused within us. My guest this week is Sarah Philpott. We're talking about life on the farm, being firmly planted in Christ, and her newest book The Growing Season: A Year of Down-on-the-Farm Devotions. Sarah also shares her her own stor

Dec 6, 2022 • 38:32

Nicole Jacobsmeyer: Fighting for a Purpose

Nicole Jacobsmeyer: Fighting for a Purpose

Ever feel your circumstances are more than you can handle? My guest this week is Nicole Jacobsmeyer, and she wants you to know you're not alone in your suffering. We can learn to suffer well with and for Christ. Nicole's story includes suffering through rape, cancer, and child loss. She shares a season of questions, darkness, and depression but through it, God was there and she found herself fighting for a purpose. As Nicole says, the enemy wants us to walk away--to get mad at God and ultimately

Nov 29, 2022 • 42:27

Diana Mood: The Sustaining Power of God’s Presence

Diana Mood: The Sustaining Power of God’s Presence

Diana Mood grew up in a chaotic environment. How did she survive and thrive in brokenness? Godly family members in her life led her to Jesus, and she's been clinging to him ever since. Through difficult seasons of brokenness, Diana discovered the sustaining power of God's presence. Hear how she learned to embrace brokenness, about her long-time friendship with Joni Eareckson Tada, and how God is using her to share his truth. We're also talking about her award-winning book Enough! Learning To

Nov 22, 2022 • 37:54

Shannon Popkin: Drinking in the Overarching Story of God and Us

Shannon Popkin: Drinking in the Overarching Story of God and Us

Are you in need of encouragement today? How about a fresh perspective on where our stories are headed? My guest this week is Shannon Popkin. What an amazing conversation! We're treasuring up God's truth and drinking in the overarching story of God and us. We're also talking about Shannon's books Comparison Girl and Control Girl, and you won't want to miss the free bonuses she's offering! I know what Shannon shares will encourage, inspire, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a cha

Nov 15, 2022 • 47:02

Deb DeArmond: Overcoming Doubts About Walking in Our Callings

Deb DeArmond: Overcoming Doubts About Walking in Our Callings

You are gifted with creativity and equipped to walk in your calling. Do you believe this about yourself? This week I welcome back Deb DeArmond to the show. We're talking about overcoming doubts about walking in our callings and Deb's new book The Write Calling: Encouragement for the Writer's Heart. Plus, this episode is not just for writers! Every woman of God has a Fierce Calling and every woman has experienced doubt at one time or another, amen? As Deb shares in the show, God equips us in

Nov 8, 2022 • 49:24

Dr. Mikala Albertson: Even Through Brokenness Sunset Moments Happen Every Day

Dr. Mikala Albertson: Even Through Brokenness Sunset Moments Happen Every Day

Have you ever wished for just an ordinary day? When life's messiness hits hard and we discover the perfect life we strive for doesn't even exist? My guest this week is Dr. Mikala Albertson. She shares how even through brokenness, sunset moments happen every day. As she says, "perfect is pretend--life happens in the ordinary." She also shares about difficult seasons in her marriage, her husband's struggle with addiction, her residency, raising a family. We're talking about her story and her

Nov 1, 2022 • 42:26

Charlotte Guest: How God Confirms Our Calling and Leads Us Through The Valley

Charlotte Guest: How God Confirms Our Calling and Leads Us Through The Valley

When God confirms our calling, it often comes by way of others. He also fills our emptiness and leads us through the valleys of life. My guest today is Charlotte Guest. She shares How God confirms our calling and leads us through the valley--not to the valley--but through the valley. Charlotte also shares a difficult season in her marriage and how she and her hubby, Gordy, became marriage mentors to young couples. Plus, hear how Charlotte founded Comfort Canines of Tulsa! Perhaps your dog co

Oct 25, 2022 • 50:23

Mary Guirovich: Partnering with God in Advancing Your Career

Mary Guirovich: Partnering with God in Advancing Your Career

Women face unique challenges when desiring to advance in their careers. Partnering with God in advancing your career is a must. My guest today is Mary Guirovich, author, speaker, and career coach. She helps women realize their value, produce a strategic career plan, and increase their influence wherever God places them. The creator of My Promotion Plan, Mary helps women proactively move forward in the work they love to do. I know what Mary shares will encourage, inspire, and challenge you,

Sep 27, 2022 • 37:05

Michelle Lazurek: When Struggles Teach Us What It Means to Surrender All

Michelle Lazurek: When Struggles Teach Us What It Means to Surrender All

What does it mean to surrender all? In this week's episode, When Struggles Teach Us What It Means to Surrender All, author, literary agent, and certified writing coach, Michelle Lazurek, shares openly about her struggles with mental health and what her journey taught her about true surrender. As a pastor's wife, she provides insight into how the church can provide a supportive community where it's okay to be real and ask for help. She offers practical tips for navigating life's hard seasons and

Sep 20, 2022 • 39:16

Valerie Neff Hogan: How Wise Women Find Financial Freedom Pt. 2

Valerie Neff Hogan: How Wise Women Find Financial Freedom Pt. 2

How confident are you when it comes to handling finances? I'm excited to bring you Part 2 this week of How Wise Women Find Financial Freedom. The fabulous mother-daughter team of Miriam Neff and Valerie Neff Hogan co-wrote Wise Women Managing Money: Expert Advice on Debt, Wealth, Budgeting & More. These ladies teach us how wise women find financial freedom. Last week we heard Miriam's perspective and advice and this week we'll hear Valerie's! I know what Valerie shares this week will encoura

Sep 13, 2022 • 36:17

Miriam Neff: How Wise Women Find Financial Freedom Pt. 1

Miriam Neff: How Wise Women Find Financial Freedom Pt. 1

Are you proactive or reactive when it comes to finances? What are the most common budget busters? The good news is we can all become debt free and experience financial freedom. I'm excited to bring the mother-daughter team of Miriam Neff and Valerie Neff Hogan to Fierce Calling. They co-wrote Wise Women Managing Money: Expert Advice on Debt, Wealth, Budgeting & More. These ladies teach us how wise women find financial freedom. Miriam is my part 1 episode, and Valerie is part 2 next week! I kn

Sep 6, 2022 • 41:47

Brittany Ann: God Can Use What’s Right in Front of You When You Take a Step Forward in Faith

Brittany Ann: God Can Use What’s Right in Front of You When You Take a Step Forward in Faith

What is your next step forward in faith? It's exciting to know that God can use what's right in front of you when you take a step forward in faith. My guest today is Brittany Ann, founder of Equipping Godly Women, a popular online website helping to equip busy women to dig into God's word. She has a heart for helping moms with practical, Biblical advice without all the overwhelm. I know what Brittany shares will encourage, inspire, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with

Aug 30, 2022 • 37:10

Rachel Bruno: From Victim to Victorious–A Mother’s Fight for Justice

Rachel Bruno: From Victim to Victorious–A Mother’s Fight for Justice

Rachel Bruno lived a nightmare, and you'll want to hear her story. Her 7-week-old baby and toddler son were seized by Child Protective Services when her newborn sustained critical cranial injuries while in the care of a nanny. Rachel was innocent and never harmed her child--yet she was accused of this terrible crime. But God! Don't miss this episode From Victim to Victorious--A Mother's Fight For Justice. We're talking about her powerful story of God's intervention and redemption. She shares

Aug 23, 2022 • 45:15

Anjuli Paschall: Awakening to the Full Life God has Already Given You

Anjuli Paschall: Awakening to the Full Life God has Already Given You

When in your life have you been the most awake? How people answer that question may surprise you. My guest today is Anjuli Paschall and we are talking about her latest book Awake: Paying Attention to What Matters Most in a World That's Pulling You Apart. What does it mean to live your life awake? According to Anjuli, a full life isn't found by chasing it--it's found by coming awake to it. You can experience an awakening to the life God has already given you. I know what Anjuli shares will en

Aug 16, 2022 • 32:25

Laine Lawson Craft: God Still Moves Miraculously On Our Behalf

Laine Lawson Craft: God Still Moves Miraculously On Our Behalf

God still moves miraculously on our behalf. Isn't that encouraging? My guest today is Laine Lawson Craft, and you are going to love her! Religion had failed her, and her marriage was failing too--but God. She shares how the layers of life piled upon the layers of hurt and how God transformed and restored it all. Now she's helping others find hope too. God called Laine from her deepest pain to help others. Laine shares what she calls the "3-R process" to take hearts into healing. Laine de

Aug 9, 2022 • 20:28

Gina Birkemeier: Breaking Free From Generational Dysfunction and Trauma

Gina Birkemeier: Breaking Free From Generational Dysfunction and Trauma

How does past generational dysfunction impact future generations? It can inform who someone becomes, what they believe about themselves, others, and even God. But here's the good news: DNA is not our destiny. Breaking free from generational dysfunction and trauma is possible because God redeemed us and our broken stories. We don't have to wear false labels, we are sons and daughters of the King. My guest today is Gina Birkemeier LPC, and this conversation is packed full of golden-nugget truth

Aug 2, 2022 • 36:14

Wendy Speake: How Fasting Leads to Spiritual Feasting

Wendy Speake: How Fasting Leads to Spiritual Feasting

Are you ready to experience a spiritual feast? My guest today, Wendy Speake, is a trained actress, author, Bible teacher, and speaker. She shares how fasting leads to spiritual feasting. It began when she sought what God wanted for her life. Soon Wendy was inviting others to join her on a 40-day sugar fast journey and the response was overwhelming. What she and so many others discovered was how to stop turning to sugar and other things to satisfy, and return to God. We talk about her book

Jul 26, 2022 • 35:06

Billie Jauss: Detoxing from Internal Distractions & Emotional Toxins

Billie Jauss: Detoxing from Internal Distractions & Emotional Toxins

Ever felt discouraged and defeated? I think we can all raise our hands. On today's show, my guest Billie Jauss shares how she went through such a season. Through prayer, she worked through a process of detoxing from internal distractions & emotional toxins. Hear how in Billie's recent book Distraction Detox: Release Emotional Barriers, Restructure Priorities, Realize God's Best , she shares the process to help others too. The book provides actionable steps in moving forward in detoxing the

Jul 19, 2022 • 47:44

Karen Kingsbury: Making a Best-Seller Out of the Days of Your Life

Karen Kingsbury: Making a Best-Seller Out of the Days of Your Life

Friends, I'm excited to welcome Karen Kingsbury to the show! In today's episode, Making a Best-Seller Out of the Days of Your Life, you'll hear how God has been so faithful in Karen's life. I enjoyed my conversation with Karen so much, and this #1 best-selling New York Times novelist is a gracious and humble woman of God. Making a best-seller out of the days of your life isn't about best-selling books, it's about Jesus in us, and don't you just love that? You'll also love the precious

Jul 12, 2022 • 40:24

Mabel Ninan: Living as Citizens of Heaven and Foreigners on Earth

Mabel Ninan: Living as Citizens of Heaven and Foreigners on Earth

Have you ever felt out of place? A little lost after moving to a new town, state, or even country? My guest today is Mabel Ninan. After moving to America from India as a newlywed, Mabel struggled with identity and purpose. Then something exciting and unexpected happened--God revealed to her she was not only an earthly immigrant but a spiritual one too, and what she was feeling was more natural than she thought. On today's show, we're talking about living as citizens of heaven and foreigners on

Jul 5, 2022 • 38:34

Lisa Appelo: God Reshapes What’s Shattered So Life Can Be Good Again

Lisa Appelo: God Reshapes What’s Shattered So Life Can Be Good Again

What can we learn in the midst of tragic circumstances? My guest today, Lisa Appelo, reminds us that God's goodness doesn't start and stop. He is faithful and good all the time. She shares how "God reshapes what's shattered" so life can be good again. Eleven years ago, Lisa went to bed happily married to her high school sweetheart and woke up a widow and single mom. We talk about the days, months, and years following the loss of the man she'd loved since high school. But that's not all we

Jun 28, 2022 • 42:39

Valerie Ellis: Passing on Faith to the Next Generation

Valerie Ellis: Passing on Faith to the Next Generation

We are all entrusted with passing on faith to the next generation. But before we can do that, we need to experience strengthening of our own faith. Sometimes that entails seeking help through difficult seasons when we need an outside perspective from a wise counselor. My guest today, Valerie Ellis, shares a season when she sought help in overcoming faith struggles in her college years. We also talk about the transformation she experienced, the importance of faith and family, and imparting God

Jun 21, 2022 • 43:40

Karen Whiting: Helping Families Thrive Through Creativity and Devotions

Karen Whiting: Helping Families Thrive Through Creativity and Devotions

Have you ever felt like an epic-fail mom? Need help in the creativity department? My guest today, Karen Whiting, has a heart for helping families thrive through creativity and devotions. Hear about the heart behind her book Growing a Mother's Heart: Devotions of Faith, Hope, and Love From Mothers Past, Present, and Future. Karen is a repeat guest on Fierce Calling and it was so great having her back on the show! Karen has a gift for making creative things from whatever you've got hanging arou

Jun 14, 2022 • 37:25

Esther Pannebaker: No·thing is Impossible with Our Dream-Giving God

Esther Pannebaker: No·thing is Impossible with Our Dream-Giving God

Have your dreams been placed on hold? Have you gone through seasons of nothingness? Esther Pannebaker shares how we can go through seasons of nothing--nothing in the womb, nothing in the nest, nothing in the.... But God is a dream-giver and there is nothing, no•thing that can stop you from leaping into God's everything. No•thing is impossible with our dream-giving God. I know what Esther has to say will encourage, inspire, and challenge you--so listen in while I have a chat with Esther Panne

Jun 7, 2022 • 42:52

Dr. Bryan McIntosh: We Were Made for Eden

Dr. Bryan McIntosh: We Were Made for Eden

Have you ever thought about God's true plan and design for us? The amazing truth is we were made for Eden. Doesn't that strike a chord in you? It does in me. My guest today is Dr. Bryan McIntosh. We're talking about his new book Made for Eden: Promises and Provisions of the Life God Created! This amazing book... reminds readers of the glorious purpose God had for mankind;reveals the implications of Jesus’s sacrifice;defines the crucified life Jesus produces in and for his disciples;dis

May 31, 2022 • 41:38

Tina Yeager: Discovering Your True Worth, Value, and Significance in Christ

Tina Yeager: Discovering Your True Worth, Value, and Significance in Christ

Have you ever struggled with identity, worth, and significance? In this episode, my guest, Tina Yeager, shares about discovering your true worth, value, and significance in Christ. She wants you to know that you are a beautiful warrior who is loved by God and to believe the truth of who God says you are while dispelling the enemy's lies about who you are not. Tina shares about her battle with anorexia and how she found healing in Christ. We're talking about spiritual nourishment and helpful

May 24, 2022 • 32:58

Yvonne Marie: Learning the Practice of Knowing God on a Personal Level

Yvonne Marie: Learning the Practice of Knowing God on a Personal Level

The most amazing and precious thing in our lives is knowing God. On today's show, my friend Yvonne Marie shares about learning the practice of knowing God on a personal level. Why is that important? Because when we know Him on a personal and intimate level, we will know His voice when we hear it. Hear the story behind Yvonne's book Kill the Busy Save the Bee: What It Really Means to Be Still and Know and what that means for all of us. This episode is fun, heartwarming, real, and relatable. Y

May 17, 2022 • 40:42

Celebrating 100 Episodes! Host Doris Swift Shares Her Testimony & the Story Behind Fierce Calling

Celebrating 100 Episodes! Host Doris Swift Shares Her Testimony & the Story Behind Fierce Calling

Hey friends, welcome to episode 100 of the Fierce Calling Podcast! I am celebrating 100 episodes with you but this episode is not what I had originally planned. I had the entire show recorded and ready, but God had other plans for this milestone episode. So I deleted the entire original recording and re-recorded this one. Listen in and find out what God led me to share in this episode Host Doris Swift Shares Her Testimony & the Story Behind Fierce Calling. Exciting Book News I Share About in

May 12, 2022 • 39:35

Julie Lavender: Making Momentous moments that Matter

Julie Lavender: Making Momentous moments that Matter

Julie Lavender tells us that moments don't have to be monumental to be momentous. That is a powerful statement. What if we lived our lives making momentous moments that matter? We are a busy bunch of people but that doesn't mean we can't learn to slow down and savor moments with those who mean the most to us. Hear how Julie writes Bible stories for parents, grandparents, and anyone who has impressionable children in their lives. We talk about meaningful moments we spend now that make an impa

May 3, 2022 • 31:58

Cindy LaFavre Yorks: From Red Carpet Stilettos to Fierce Calling Sandals

Cindy LaFavre Yorks: From Red Carpet Stilettos to Fierce Calling Sandals

Cindy LaFavre Yorks graced many a red carpet after achieving the role of Fashion Editor for the LA Daily News. As an award-winning journalist, she interviewed celebrities, attended the Oscars, and made her way around the circuit, helicopter style. She lived in a high-profile, grand entrance kind of world until God changed the trajectory of her life. She traded in her red-carpet stilettos for fierce calling sandals, becoming a special needs parent and walking through new and humbling doors God st

Apr 26, 2022 • 45:05

Linda Evans Shepherd: Transformative Prayer Experiences with God

Linda Evans Shepherd: Transformative Prayer Experiences with God

As a woman who was desperate to reach God after a family tragedy, Linda Evans Shepherd became a prayer investigator! She spent years pursuing ways to better intercede, influence and change situations, touch God’s heart, and even see miracles, all through prayer. Now she leads others into transformative prayer experiences with God. Hear about her answer-to-prayer miracle, the two prayers God always answers, how to pray when you don't know how to pray, and how Linda helps others surrender their

Apr 19, 2022 • 28:34

Christina Custodio: On That Day When Your Life Forever Changes–God Is Still Good

Christina Custodio: On That Day When Your Life Forever Changes–God Is Still Good

On an steamy September evening in South Carolina, Christina Custodio dropped her son off at his middle school football practice. Not long after, she received a call to pick him up and moments after arriving at the field, she knew something was terribly wrong. Christina found strength in the Lord and shares how even on that day when your life forever changes--God is still good. In this impactful and emotionally charged episode, we'll hear what happened on that day and the days to come. We al

Apr 12, 2022 • 32:49

Sarah Geringer: Adult Children of Divorce, Healthy Boundaries, and Healing in Christ

Sarah Geringer: Adult Children of Divorce, Healthy Boundaries, and Healing in Christ

There's no way around it--divorce is painful and the trauma has a ripple effect. My guest today is Sarah Geringer and we're talking about adult children of divorce, healthy boundaries, and healing in Christ. Sarah knows first-hand about the trauma adult children suffer when parents divorce. She's lived it. And she is one of 60 million who are living it. In this impactful episode, we'll hear Sarah's story and what she's learned about setting healthy boundaries. She shares encouragement and hop

Apr 5, 2022 • 53:51

Laura Perry: A Radical Redemption from Transgender to a Transformed Heart

Laura Perry: A Radical Redemption from Transgender to a Transformed Heart

Laura Perry lived for nearly a decade as a transgender man named “Jake” before realizing thedeception of the transgender lifestyle and leaving it all behind. In today's show, Laura shares with us how she experienced a radical redemption from transgender to a transformed heart. Embracing her true identity as a woman, her transformation was chronicled in a documentary, In His Image, and she now shares her story of redemption at churches and conferences to help others find the same freedom.

Mar 29, 2022 • 55:26

Kristine Brown: Walking in the Level of Trust We Claim to Know

Kristine Brown: Walking in the Level of Trust We Claim to Know

What does it look like to trust God in every season of our lives? Are we truly walking in the level of trust we claim to know? My guest today is Kristine Brown, who left a teaching career to do what she thought was her next right step. Then her journey detoured in a direction she had not planned to take. But God... Hear what happened and how the ministry More Than Yourself came to be. I know what Kristine has to share will encourage, inspire, and challenge you--so listen in while I

Mar 22, 2022 • 32:51

Darlene Larson: Pain to Purpose–Connecting the Dots in Our Stories

Darlene Larson: Pain to Purpose–Connecting the Dots in Our Stories

Have you ever walked through a hard season and wondered if your pain had purpose? Today, we're talking about how God helps us go from pain to purpose by connecting the dots in our stories. We're also talking about going from stuck to unstuck, and what it means to stay on the Potter's wheel. My guest today is Darlene Larson. She knew that all the pain, abuse, heartbreak, and grief in her story would lead to something more God could use--she just wasn't sure how to connect the dots. He

Mar 15, 2022 • 29:18

Blythe Daniel & Dr. Helen McIntosh: I Love You Mom~Word Gifts to Affirm the Mom in Your Life

Blythe Daniel & Dr. Helen McIntosh: I Love You Mom~Word Gifts to Affirm the Mom in Your Life

Have you ever spent hours looking for that perfect gift for your mom? Do you sometimes struggle with finding just the right words to say what you feel? Is there a mama figure in your life you'd love to bless? I've got just the thing! On today's show, I welcome back Blythe Daniel and Dr. Helen McIntosh. This mother-daughter team co-authored the new book, I Love You, Mom! Cherished Word Gifts From My Heart to Yours. This is one of the most beautiful books I've ever seen and it's chock-ful

Mar 8, 2022 • 29:48

Patti Garibay: Standing for God–The American Heritage Girls Story

Patti Garibay: Standing for God–The American Heritage Girls Story

I'm excited about this week's show Standing for God--The American Heritage Girls Story! It was 1993 when Patti Garibay answered her Fierce Calling. A dedicated Girl Scouts leader for 12 years, God changed the trajectory of her life when she became the founder and Executive Director of American Heritage Girls, a Christ-centered national leadership and character development program for girls. Hear what happened and the reason God called American Heritage Girls into existence through Pat

Mar 1, 2022 • 34:19

You Have a Fierce Identity in Christ–Bonus Episode

You Have a Fierce Identity in Christ–Bonus Episode

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart…” Jeremiah 1:5 (NIV). Friend, you have a fierce identity in Christ.... On a shivery January day... a sweet young mom-to-be experienced her first twinges of labor. Excited and frightened all at once, she entered the hospital with great anticipation of what would be–warm snuggles with her new little one and soft scents of everything baby. This was her first experience giving birth. She hardly knew what to ex

Feb 20, 2022 • 17:36

Becky Kopitzke: Making a Difference by Loving Others Well

Becky Kopitzke: Making a Difference by Loving Others Well

We all want to be a blessing to others, but sometimes we're just not sure how to do it. What if we truly lived in the joy of Christ daily and made a huge difference in the lives of others. What if we moved beyond saying everything is okay when it's not, and really getting to the heart of the matter? We can learn how to make a difference by loving & blessing others well. My guest today is author, speaker, and co-founder of The Inspired Business, Becky Kopitzke. We're talking about how to love

Feb 8, 2022 • 41:23

Lori Morrison: When True Crime Intersects with True Faith

Lori Morrison: When True Crime Intersects with True Faith

Are you fascinated by true crime stories? Unsolved mysteries? Me too! But what happens when true crime intersects with true faith? My guest today is Private Investigator, Lori Morrison. Hear how she became a P.I. and what she means when she hopes to encourage others to be a P.I too.--it's not what you think. We're talking about true crime stories, missing persons stories, and Lori's podcast, The Unlovely Truth. Because although we would want everything in this life to be lovely, there are

Feb 1, 2022 • 42:33

Kristen Clark: The True Beauty of God-Defined Womanhood

Kristen Clark: The True Beauty of God-Defined Womanhood

What does it really mean to be beautiful? What defines our worth and value? My guest today is Kristen Clark, co-founder of Girl Defined Ministries. We're talking about the true beauty of God-defined womanhood because we've believed too many lies about what defines us. Kristen shares the heart journey God led her on in discovering what true beauty really means. Now she and her sister, Bethany, are sharing the God-defined truth about beauty, worth, value, sexuality, purpose, relationships, and

Jan 25, 2022 • 37:34

Yvette Hampton: We’re Talking About Schoolhouse Rocked–The Homeschool Revolution

Yvette Hampton: We’re Talking About Schoolhouse Rocked–The Homeschool Revolution

Yvette Hampton was not going to homeschool her kids. Hear what changed her mind as Yvette tells us all about how Schoolhouse Rocked--The Homeschool Revolution began! We're talking about why parents are the best teachers for their kids. Hear about the podcast and the movie, Homeschool Rocked--The Homeschool Revolution. It's sweeping the nation and dispelling the myths about homeschooling. Schoolhouse Rocked--The Homeschool Revolution Reviews “Schoolhouse Rocked will rock your educatio

Jan 18, 2022 • 40:49

Katie Hornor: God Plants Desires in Your Heart so He Can Fulfill Them in the Future

Katie Hornor: God Plants Desires in Your Heart so He Can Fulfill Them in the Future

Is there a dream in your heart that you're waiting on God to bring to fruition? Has God given you a vision of a calling but you're not quite sure what it means? God plants those desires in your heart so He can fulfill them someday in the future. Maybe that future is tomorrow, next week, next year, or the next season of your life. And you know what? It's important to mention that it's biblical to be paid for what you do. My guest today is Katie Hornor, she talks about dreaming in the details

Jan 11, 2022 • 38:04

Rosie Makinney: Hope for Wives of Porn Addicts–You Can Fight for a Porn-Free Marriage

Rosie Makinney: Hope for Wives of Porn Addicts–You Can Fight for a Porn-Free Marriage

Porn addiction is an epidemic of epic proportions. The world will tell us it's harmless, normal, and helps spice up a marriage. But those are lies. Porn causes destruction, devastation, and is detrimental to marriages. Is a porn-free marriage possible for those who struggle with this addiction? Yes, there is hope for wives of porn addicts and you can fight for a porn-free marriage. My guest today is Rosie Makinney, founder of Fight for Love Ministries which helps wives of porn addicts to do

Jan 4, 2022 • 40:12

Candice Reyes: Three Simple Practices to Help Cultivate an Intimate Relationship with God

Candice Reyes: Three Simple Practices to Help Cultivate an Intimate Relationship with God

Want to learn three simple practices to help cultivate an intimate relationship with God? Are you desperate for God and want to read His word but don't know where to begin? My guest today is Candice Reyes and she helps us discover these three simple practices we can easily make time for to cultivate an intimate relationship with God, the Lover of our souls. She shares about this and more in her book, Awake My Soul. A Heart for Living on Mission and Tilling the soil of the soul Cand

Dec 28, 2021 • 39:37

Spark Media Christmas Compilation Special!

Spark Media Christmas Compilation Special!

Hey friends! Welcome to a special Fierce Calling episode featuring the Spark Media Christmas compilation special! Fierce Calling is part of the Spark Media Network and yours truly, Doris Swift host of the Fierce Calling Podcast, and many of your favorite podcast hosts participated to bring you this special and joyous message for the season! Listen in be blessed and enJOY! Merry Christmas and may the Lord richly bless you! Much Love in Christ the Lord, Doris Listen to Fierc

Dec 21, 2021 • 35:26

Jennifer Eikenhorst: Finding Hope After Causing Accidental Death or Injury

Jennifer Eikenhorst: Finding Hope After Causing Accidental Death or Injury

Accidents happen every day and for some, it can be a matter of life or death. Even in the darkest times, there is hope and in this episode we're talking about finding hope after causing accidental death or injury. My guest today is Jennifer Eikenhorst and she knows this all too well because she's lived it. I could tell you more but I'd rather you hear her tell her story and how God has given her a mission to spread hope after devastation. Jennifer's story made an impact on me and I know

Dec 14, 2021 • 47:58

Sarah Westfall: Finding Grace in the Unexpected Stories We Never Expected to Tell

Sarah Westfall: Finding Grace in the Unexpected Stories We Never Expected to Tell

When finding grace in the unexpected stories we never expected to tell, we discover something significant. After the devastating loss of her son, Sarah Westall had a raw conversation with God telling Him, "This is not my story--this is not the story I thought I would be telling, this is not the story I want to tell--God, please take it back!" But Grief Became Her Deepest Grace Sarah shares how even though she walked through indescribable pain, her grief became her deepest grace. We al

Dec 7, 2021 • 38:03

Amy Debrucque: Vulnerability, Confidence, and Living Life on Purpose

Amy Debrucque: Vulnerability, Confidence, and Living Life on Purpose

What if we all lived life on purpose with intentionality, vulnerability when necessary, and with the confidence that God provides to do so? My guest today is author, speaker, podcast host, and cancer survivor Amy Debrucque. We are talking about how women of all generations face similar struggles, what it looks like to live life on purpose, and how being a survivor began with surrender and led to vulnerability at the right time. Amy also shares about her book em.bold.en, which she co-wrot

Nov 30, 2021 • 35:14

Athena Dean Holtz: Rescued and Redeemed from the Ruins of Spiritual Abuse

Athena Dean Holtz: Rescued and Redeemed from the Ruins of Spiritual Abuse

In the aftermath of spiritual abuse by toxic leaders of a cult, Athena Holtz's shattered life seemed hopeless. She desperately needed to be rescued and redeemed from the ruins of spiritual abuse. Deceived by Scientology, the New Age movement, and twelve years in a restrictive and legalistic cult, she lost everything--her marriage, relationships, home, business, money, and reputation--gone. But the devestation of spiritual abuse is not how this story ends... In this candid and inspirat

Nov 23, 2021 • 43:59

Christine Trimpe: A Countdown to Christmas Advent Journey Through the Gospel of Luke

Christine Trimpe: A Countdown to Christmas Advent Journey Through the Gospel of Luke

Need a little help with your Advent devotions? Well, I've got good news! Today we're talking about a countdown to Christmas advent journey through the Gospel of Luke. My guest today is author, speaker, and joy seeker, Christine Trimpe. You may recognize her name because she's been on the show before, but this time we're talking all things Christmas. We're also talking about Christine's brand new book that will help you discover deeper meaning and the awe-inspiring connection from Bethlehe

Nov 16, 2021 • 35:43

Mary Jo Sharp: A Transformative Journey from Atheist to Apologist

Mary Jo Sharp: A Transformative Journey from Atheist to Apologist

Ever have doubts about your faith or find it hard to share the gospel with others? My guest today is all about helping us find answers to doubt and building confidence in our Christianity. It's important to know why we believe what we believe. A former atheist who came to faith, Mary Jo Sharp first encountered apologetics in her own spiritual search while seeking answers. Mary Jo is now an assistant professor of apologetics at Houston Baptist University and the founder and director

Nov 9, 2021 • 31:29

Erica Wiggenhorn: Finding Freedom from Self-Doubt & Imposter Syndrome

Erica Wiggenhorn: Finding Freedom from Self-Doubt & Imposter Syndrome

Have you ever felt like an imposter? Self-doubt is common among women and Imposter Syndrome is a thing. It's a debilitating, exaggerated sense of doubt that can keep us from walking with joy in the plans God has for us. When it hits it keeps us stuck but we don't have to stay stuck. So if you've ever been worried that people will find out who you really are and how you don't actually have what it takes to do what you're probably already actually doing, this episode is for you. And wha

Nov 2, 2021 • 47:16

Tammy Herzig: Trading the Rules of Religion for a Relationship with Jesus

Tammy Herzig: Trading the Rules of Religion for a Relationship with Jesus

As a rule-following church girl, Tammy Herzig thought if she did everything according to the formula, she'd have the perfect Christian life. But life isn't perfect and formulas and rules aren't what Christianity is about. Christianity is about a relationship with Jesus. It's about being a disciple and making disciples. Because the rules of religion keep us bound but a relationship with Jesus makes us free... But before we talk about today's amazing show I have an important announc

Oct 26, 2021 • 43:46

Yvette Walker: Experiencing the Joy of Hearing From God

Yvette Walker: Experiencing the Joy of Hearing From God

What happens when your faith feels flat? Today on Fierce Calling my friend, Yvette Walker, shares how as a young girl she felt close to God and heard from Him, but when she became an adult--silence. Hear how she reconnected with God and rediscovered the joy found in a flourishing relationship with Him. We can have a richer relationship with Christ and Yvette is called to share that joy with others. Yvette Walker is the founder of Positively Joy Ministries at positivelyjoy.com and is t

Oct 19, 2021 • 42:46

Rachel Pieh Jones: Loving Your Neighbor as a Christian in a Muslim Country

Rachel Pieh Jones: Loving Your Neighbor as a Christian in a Muslim Country

What happens when you're forced to flee a place you love because it's no longer safe for you or your family? Today on Fierce Calling, I'm talking with my friend Rachel Pieh Jones. Rachel shares the hard parts of her story and some pretty amazing parts, too... Like how she started the Horn of Africa's only all-girls running team Girls Run 2, which keeps girls in school and provides running training. Rachel writes about the lovely things of Djibouti and life at the crossroads of fait

Oct 12, 2021 • 37:26

Jodi Howe: Finding God in the Midst of Anxiety & the Mental Storms of Life

Jodi Howe: Finding God in the Midst of Anxiety & the Mental Storms of Life

Jodi thought she was having a heart attack at her college graduation... Today on Fierce Calling, we're talking about a serious and often debilitating mental health issue which is also often misunderstood--we're talking about anxiety. My guest today, Jodi Howe, has a heart for helping others find hope, healing, and peace in the midst of anxiety and mental storms. Jodi has a fierce calling from God to share this message because she has lived it. She shares encouraging and wise words t

Oct 5, 2021 • 43:43

Karen Whiting: Helping Moms Overcome the Struggles and Embrace the Joys

Karen Whiting: Helping Moms Overcome the Struggles and Embrace the Joys

What happens when your child is bullied? Karen Whiting shares what she did and how she has a heart for helping moms to thrive, so they can help their families thrive. Because we need to be advocates for our kids. And how about that time when a hurricane took an unexpected turn, it's too late to evacuate, and you're literally looking it straight in the eye as you gather your kids and head for a closet? Karen may be a mathematician, but it's God whose been multiplying her books!

Sep 27, 2021 • 37:55

Julie McGhghy: From Shattered Home to Confidence in God

Julie McGhghy: From Shattered Home to Confidence in God

Julie McGhghy's home was not just broken, it was shattered... Julie shares: "I am a product of not just a broken home, but a shattered home. Before I was 18 years old my mother had been married and divorced 4 times..." Join me as I talk with Julie, author of Hey Dad, It's Me! If you've ever struggled with how a loving God could let bad things happen, experienced a broken relationship with an earthly father, or struggled with imposter syndrome, you're in the right place. I know wh

Sep 21, 2021 • 34:15

Sarah Keeling: Simple Psalm Prayers and Finding True Rest in God

Sarah Keeling: Simple Psalm Prayers and Finding True Rest in God

What happens when the hards seasons of life ebb and flow? You trust God and pray, but what if it's even hard to pray and read the Bible? Sarah Keeling knows what that's like... Join me as I talk with Sarah Keeling, author of Psalm Prayers for Kids; A 40-Day Prayer Journal and Psalm Prayers for the Nations; Engage Your Family with 40 Scripture-Based Prayers. She shares about God's faithfulness in some really hard seasons, what she's learned about prayer, and how she's teaching other

Sep 14, 2021 • 26:22

Laura Hughes: The Power of A Redeemed Life~From Advocate for Life to Activist for Change

Laura Hughes: The Power of A Redeemed Life~From Advocate for Life to Activist for Change

Pregnant at 15, the course of a young girl's life was completely changed. Then at 16 and pregnant again, she experienced a tragic loss and post-partum depression. Join me as I talk with Laura Hughes, author and co-founder of A Movement of Love ministry, about the inspiration behind her book, Choose Zoe: A Story of UnPlanned Parenthood and the Case for Life. Learn how her own experiences of both joy and sorrow brought a new purpose into her life--ministering to others during the most vu

Sep 7, 2021 • 34:06

Peg Arnold~Bringing God Glory Through Your Story

Peg Arnold~Bringing God Glory Through Your Story

"Sometimes God takes us out of that familiar, warm, and comfortable, and makes us jump off that cliff..." - Peg Arnold Are you ready to experience God's unforced rhythms in your life and embrace your God-given value? Have you met Esmerelda Evangelistic, Sylvia Supporter, Delores Distracted, and Penelope Pressure Pot? Who are these ladies? Join me as I talk with Peg Arnold, ministry leader and author of Devotions for the Distracted Heart, as she shares how God brought her through h

Aug 24, 2021 • 41:37

Dr. Donna Chacko~A Journey Back to Serenity, Health, and God

Dr. Donna Chacko~A Journey Back to Serenity, Health, and God

"So much of suffering people go through has nothing to do with a disease but has everything to do with bad stresses in their life, or messed-up relationships, or terrible habits that they're unwilling to change." - Dr. Donna Chacko On the outside, it looked like Dr. Donna Chacko had it all—a lucrative and rewarding career, a beautiful family, a comfortable home--but on the inside, Donna's life was in turmoil. Her m

Aug 10, 2021 • 32:09

Durenda Wilson~What You Need to Know About Homeschooling

Durenda Wilson~What You Need to Know About Homeschooling

On the fence about homeschooling the kids? Maybe you've already been doing it for years and need a fresh perspective. Join me as I talk with Durenda Wilson, author of The Four Hour School Day, as she shares what works, debunks the myths, and tells her story about homeschooling her eight children and loving it. Do you have what it takes to homeschool your kids? Maybe you're a grandparent who, due to difficult circumstances, stepped into the role of parent. Perhaps you've wante

Aug 3, 2021 • 47:48

You’re Never too Old for New Adventures with God with Deb DeArmond & Doris Swift

You’re Never too Old for New Adventures with God with Deb DeArmond & Doris Swift

Ever feel like all your best days are behind you and the older you get, the harder it is to find your purpose? Maybe your nest is empty or you've just retired from a long-standing career. Perhaps you think it's too late in life to make a difference. Friend, that's not true. Yet, when our roles change we may find ourselves looking at a stranger in the mirror. How can we be used by God if we don't even know who we are anymore? Life took a detour. Now what? I have just the thing

Jul 27, 2021 • 33:58

Cindy DeBoer~Are We Living What We Say We Believe?

Cindy DeBoer~Are We Living What We Say We Believe?

What happens when we live out what we say we believe? In today's episode, Are We Living What We Say We Believe? Cindy DeBoer shares how she and her husband seemingly had it all--great kids, a beautiful home, luxury cars, family, friends, a great church, lucrative careers--yet there was something missing. Their marriage was good but not great, why? Because there were things in the past they needed to share with each other so they could work through it and move forward. It was then the

Jul 14, 2021 • 44:11

Grace Fox~How Applying God’s Word Brings Hope in Crisis & Calm in Chaos

Grace Fox~How Applying God’s Word Brings Hope in Crisis & Calm in Chaos

Have you had difficult days when it's even hard to pray? In today's episode, How Applying God's Word Brings Hope in Crisis and Calm in Chaos, Grace Fox shares with us how to pray when you can't find the words, what happened when her newborn suffered a health crisis in Nepal, why we need to apply God's word to our everyday lives, and more! You'll love Grace's heart for the Lord and how she's helping women study God's word, pray through Scripture, and walk in God's truth, so listen in whi

Jun 30, 2021 • 35:16

Donna Amidon~Living Surrendered to God’s Plan

Donna Amidon~Living Surrendered to God’s Plan

What happens when our best-laid plans--the ones we passionately pursue for God--unravel before our eyes? In today's episode, Living Surrendered to God's Plan, Donna Amidon shares how the plans we make, the ones we thought were solid and destined to be, may lead us on an unexpected journey in faith and God's faithfulness. I know what Donna shares today will inspire, encourage, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Donna Amidon... I hope what Donna shared inspired y

Jun 9, 2021 • 43:01

Mary Potter Kenyon~Hope & Healing for the Grieving Heart

Mary Potter Kenyon~Hope & Healing for the Grieving Heart

Healing Through Creativity The most difficult season in Mary Potter Kenyon's life was when she lost her mother, husband, and grandson in the span of 3 years. In today's episode, Hope & Healing for the Grieving Heart, hear how God led Mary on a journey to healing through creativity, then led her on a new journey in helping others heal. I know what Mary shares today will inspire, encourage, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Mary Potter Kenyon... I hope what

May 18, 2021 • 38:16

Jennifer Dukes Lee~From Hurried Heart to Growing Slow

Jennifer Dukes Lee~From Hurried Heart to Growing Slow

How many times in the past month have you felt overwhelmed, hurried, afraid you were falling behind before you even started? I'm right there with you, friend. That's why I know today's episode, From Hurried Heart to Growing Slow with Jennifer Dukes Lee is just the message God wants us to hear. We talk about Jennifer's journey from agnosticism to faith in Christ, what it takes to put the brakes on a hurried life, how a Growing Slow year on their fifth-generation family farm provides

Apr 20, 2021 • 33:26

Charlene Quint~From Victim to Victorious: Overcoming Domestic Abuse

Charlene Quint~From Victim to Victorious: Overcoming Domestic Abuse

Are you in a relationship with a narcissist, psychopath, sociopath? Has domestic abuse touched your life in some way? In today’s episode, *From Victim to Victorious: Overcoming Domestic Abuse, I’m talking with my friend Charlene Quint. She shares her story of past abuse and how she now helps other women recognize, remove, and recover from domestic abuse. *Today's episode deals with details of domestic abuse and contains adult subject matter. Did you know? An astounding 35

Apr 6, 2021 • 38:45

Jenna Erlandson~Finding God’s Faithfulness Everywhere

Jenna Erlandson~Finding God’s Faithfulness Everywhere

How can we find God's faithfulness everywhere? (Friend, if you're viewing this post via email, the podcast player to listen to this episode can be found here ) In today’s episode, Finding God's Faithfulness Everywhere, I’m talking with my friend Jenna Erlandson. Jenna is a pastor's wife, oncology nurse, mama to 3 kiddos including one with special needs, and host of Bridge of the Faithful podcast. Jenna shares how God gave her the name of her podcast, how He provided financially, ho

Mar 17, 2021 • 39:16

Mandy Sullivan~How to Stop Struggling with Identity, Weight, and Redemption After Divorce

Mandy Sullivan~How to Stop Struggling with Identity, Weight, and Redemption After Divorce

Do you struggle with identity, weight, or seeking redemption after divorce? Have you been through a difficult season in your life? Then you're in the right place. In today’s episode, How to Own Your Gifting and Walk in Your Get Real Journey, I’m talking with my friend Mandy Sullivan. Mandy shares how God has redeemed her story of divorce and her struggles with weight, and how He redeems our stories, too. Get Real Journey and Weight Accountability We talk about her Get Real Jour

Mar 3, 2021 • 38:14

Laura Brandenburg~The God Who Sees Me: A Journey Through Infertility

Laura Brandenburg~The God Who Sees Me: A Journey Through Infertility

Have you or someone you know walked through the journey of infertility? In today’s episode, The God Who Sees Me: A Journey Through Infertility, I’m talking with my friend Laura Brandenburg. Laura shares her story of waiting, hoping, and trusting God with her deep longing for motherhood. We talk about her years of fertility treatments, adoption, and emergency surgery, and how in the midst of the struggle, God brought her peace. (Friend, if you're viewing this post via email, the podcast

Feb 17, 2021 • 35:46

Jen Ervig~How to Laugh Without Fear of the Future

Jen Ervig~How to Laugh Without Fear of the Future

Life is messy and with all the uncertainty in the air, fear and anxiety can slip in quietly when we're not looking. The good news? We're not gonna take it anymore... In today’s episode, How to Laugh Without Fear of the Future, I’m talking with my friend Jen Ervig. Jen shares her story about overcoming anxiety and how knowing the end game can bring incredible joy. We also talk about women in leadership, and how she uses her gifts as Connections Pastor at her church. (Friend, if you

Jan 26, 2021 • 34:29

Stephanie Rousselle ~ A Journey from Atheism to Savoring Gospel Spice

Stephanie Rousselle ~ A Journey from Atheism to Savoring Gospel Spice

Happy New Year and welcome to the first episode of Fierce Calling 2021! What better way to start off this new year then to hear how God captured the heart of a French atheist teen, who thought her only purpose for coming to the US was to learn English. But God had other plans for Stephanie... In today’s episode, A Journey from Atheism to Savoring Gospel Spice, I’m talking with my friend Stephanie Rousselle. (Friend, if you're viewing this post via email, the podcast player to listen to

Jan 5, 2021 • 37:09

Molly Herrick~Gathering at the Table: Food, Faith, Farm, & Family

Molly Herrick~Gathering at the Table: Food, Faith, Farm, & Family

In today’s episode, Gathering at the Table: Food, Faith, Farm, & Family, I’m talking with my friend Molly Herrick. (Friend, if you're viewing this post via email, the podcast player to listen to this episode can be found here ) Molly lives on a farm in Iowa with the man of her dreams, two wonderful children, and some cattle and chickens! She's a blogger, author, speaker, and has a degree in interior design. She shares her gifts and talents by making things beautiful, and as a follower

Dec 16, 2020 • 22:03

Alisa Hope Wagner ~ Listening for God’s Direction

Alisa Hope Wagner ~ Listening for God’s Direction

In today’s episode, Listening for God’s Direction, I’m talking with my friend Alisa Hope Wagner. Alisa is a wife, mom, and award-winning author and today she shares about listening for God’s voice, what happens when we answer His call, and how she wound up on not one but two reality TV shows! I know what Alisa has to say will encourage, inspire, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Alisa Hope Wagner. (Friend, if you're viewing this post via email, the podcast player

Dec 9, 2020 • 42:26

Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch: The Emotional Healing of a Childhood Cult Survivor

Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch: The Emotional Healing of a Childhood Cult Survivor

"I fell away from God due to my experience as a childhood cult survivor and the abuse and disappointments I encountered. I hated Christians and Christianity for a very long time. By God’s grace, I came back to my faith at the age of 29." - Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch on her emotional healing. (Friend, if you're viewing this post via email, the podcast player to listen to this episode can be found here ) In today’s episode, The Emotional Healing of a Childhood Cult Survivor, I’m talking with

Nov 11, 2020 • 39:28

Deb DeArmond ~ The Heart of the Family

Deb DeArmond ~ The Heart of the Family

In today’s episode, The Heart of the Family, I’m talking with my friend, Deb DeArmond. Deb is an expert in the fields of communication, relationship and conflict resolution. We could all use a little help in those departments, right? (Friend, if you're viewing this post via email, the podcast player to listen to this episode can be found here) Listen in as we talk about relationships, calling, and how Deb never aspired to be a writer. Hear how she received the call to write because it wi

Oct 27, 2020 • 35:47

Ronne Rock: Telling Stories that Change Stories

Ronne Rock: Telling Stories that Change Stories

In today’s episode, Telling Stories ~ Changing Stories, I’m talking with my friend, Ronne Rock. Ronne is a storyteller who tells stories that change the stories of others. (Friend, if you're viewing this post via email, the podcast player to listen in can be found here ) Ronne offers battle-tested wisdom about leadership, advocacy marketing, and finding God in the most beautiful and painful of circumstances. The Book She is the author of One Woman Can Change the World: Reclaiming Yo

Sep 29, 2020 • 48:26

Kate Hurley~An Unexpected Journey of Singleness

Kate Hurley~An Unexpected Journey of Singleness

In today’s episode, An Unexpected Journey of Singleness, I’m talking with my friend, Kate Hurley. Kate shares her heart and journey of prolonged singleness, but there's so much more to her story. Find out all about her book, Getting Naked Later: Making Sense of the Unexpected Single Life, which isn't just about purity; it's serious, humorous, and meets the reader right where they are with just what they need. Quotes from Kate Kate is honest and real about her struggles and shares how Go

Sep 15, 2020 • 33:20

Christine Trimpe~Satisfying Our Hunger with the Bread of Life

Christine Trimpe~Satisfying Our Hunger with the Bread of Life

In today’s episode, Satisfying Our Hunger with the Bread of Life, I’m talking with my friend, Christine Trimpe. We're talking about her life-giving transformation of body, mind, heart, and soul. (Friend, if you're viewing this post via email, the podcast player to listen in can be found here.) Her amazing transformation includes losing 100 pounds, and although we would all agree that was an incredible accomplishment, Christine's heart is that we not only learn how this was possible, but

Sep 1, 2020 • 40:13

Sarah Harmeyer~You Have a Place at Neighbor’s Table

Sarah Harmeyer~You Have a Place at Neighbor’s Table

Sarah Harmeyer, founder and Chief People Gatherer at Neighbor's Table ~ A Love Mission In today's episode, You Have a Place at Neighbor's Table, I'm talking with my friend Sarah Harmeyer from Neighbor's Table, a love mission. Sarah is a people-gatherer with the gift of evangelism. Don't you just love that? By the way, friend, if you're viewing this post via email, the podcast player to listen in can be found here. She is walking in her Fierce Calling by gathering people at her tab

Aug 25, 2020 • 39:40

Brandi Voth~Empowering  Survivors of Sex Trafficking

Brandi Voth~Empowering Survivors of Sex Trafficking

In today's episode, Empowering Survivors of Sex Trafficking, I'm talking with my friend Brandi Voth of The Power Project. Brandi mentors women who have been rescued from sex trafficking and helps them walk into a positive, purpose-filled future. By the way, friend! If you're viewing this post via email, the podcast player to listen in can be found here. Brandi is walking in her Fierce Calling. She's providing life coaching to women to help them realize their spiritual gifts and strengths

Aug 18, 2020 • 36:52

Sharon Wilharm~An Unexpected Calling

Sharon Wilharm~An Unexpected Calling

In today’s episode, Sharon Wilharm: An Unexpected Calling, I’m talking with my friend, filmmaker, speaker, blogger, and podcast host Sharon Wilharm. We're talking about imposter syndrome and how she fell into her accidental calling. But we know with God, nothing is an accident, right? If you're viewing this post via email, the podcast player to listen in can be found here. Sharon is a ministry matchmaker. Her spiritual gifting is prophecy, and she loves being able to see the strengths

Aug 11, 2020 • 36:05

Dorenthea Nemeth~God Will Bring You Through It

Dorenthea Nemeth~God Will Bring You Through It

In today’s episode, God Will Bring You Through It, I’m talking with my friend Dorenthea Nemeth. Dorenthea walked through a deep valley when her husband went to prison. Hear how God answered her prayers, but not in the way she thought He would. She tells how God brought her through it and how He will bring you through it, too. Now Dorenthea's fierce calling is encouraging and empowering women to walk into their “next”, which happens to be the title of one of her her books, "NEXT: Four Step

Aug 4, 2020 • 45:48

Suzie Eller – The Power of Living a Life Marked by Joy

Suzie Eller – The Power of Living a Life Marked by Joy

In today’s episode, The Power of Living a Life Marked by Joy, I’m talking with my friend Suzie Eller. We're talking about her new book, JoyKeeper, and what living a life marked by joy truly means. Suzie's fierce calling is Standing shoulder to shoulder with other women. She believes healed women scoop up other women and run to the cross together. She wants us all living free together and to discover the power of living a life marked by joy. Today's episode is an emotional one be

Jul 28, 2020 • 37:21

Kim Stewart – Inspiration from a Special Needs Mom and Marketing Strategist

Kim Stewart – Inspiration from a Special Needs Mom and Marketing Strategist

In today’s episode, The Fierce Calling Life: Inspiration from a Special Needs Mom and Marketing Strategist, I’m talking with my friend Kim Stewart. Kim is a marketing strategist who helps authors, podcasters, and coaches strategically reach new readers and listeners with life changing messages. She’s also a wife, mama to two, and shares her journey as a special needs mom. Kim is passionate about Jesus, fulfilling His fierce calling on her life, and helping others fulfill their calling by

Jul 21, 2020 • 37:20

Marnie Swedberg~Applying Your God-Given Passions to Everyday Life

Marnie Swedberg~Applying Your God-Given Passions to Everyday Life

In today’s episode, Applying Your God-given passions to everyday life, I’m talking with my friend Marnie Swedberg. Marnie is a mentor to millions of women worldwide and loves helping women reach women for Christ. She’s an author, speaker, blog radio host, and she coaches, connects, and collaborates with Godly women all over the world! She was a joy to talk with and her insight, wisdom, and her heart for Jesus is so evident. Marnie loves helping women understand how God created them u

Jul 14, 2020 • 33:31

Tera Bradham~Reconciling Pain with the Goodness of God

Tera Bradham~Reconciling Pain with the Goodness of God

What happens when your Olympic dream is swept away and pain drains your hope? *In today's episode, Reconciling Pain with the Goodness of God, I'm talking with my friend Tera Bradham. Tera shares about letting go of an Olympic dream and being healed in ways she never expected. Now she is helping others discover the freedom of reconciling pain with the goodness of God. It's her Fierce Calling. Her passion is to reach people in pain of any kind, physical, emotional and spiritual, with t

Jul 7, 2020 • 25:20

35: Amy Wicks: Leading with Your Strengths – The Enneagram from a Biblical Perspective

35: Amy Wicks: Leading with Your Strengths – The Enneagram from a Biblical Perspective

In today’s episode, Leading with your strengths: The Enneagram from a Biblical Perspective, I’m talking with my friend Amy Wicks. Amy unpacks the Enneagram from a Biblical perspective. We're talking how to lead with your strengths, what those Enneagram numbers mean, and how you can have a confident mom heart.  Plus, she talks about her Super Summer Challenge to help moms create meaningful minutes with the kids this summer! You can connect with Amy and grab her awesome free resources men

Jun 30, 2020 • 0:40

Laurie Stroup Smith: Living Our Purpose with Promise

Laurie Stroup Smith: Living Our Purpose with Promise

Welcome to episode #34 of the Fierce Calling Podcast with guest Laurie Stroup Smith. The burden we women often carry is feeling we're supposed to be the fixers of everything, right? Well friend, we can't fix everything and that's a good thing. In today's episode I'm talking with my friend Laurie Troup Smith. Laurie is an amazing woman of God, wife to Travis, mom to two beautiful teenage daughters, and she's an author of Amish fiction. But we're not just talking about her Amish fi

Jun 23, 2020 • 20:33

Amber Cullum: The Good Fruit of Comparison and Sabbath Rest

Amber Cullum: The Good Fruit of Comparison and Sabbath Rest

How can we gain a whole new perspective on comparison? How can we experience the gift of Sabbath rest? What is a Shabbat meal? Amber unpacks all this and more on this episode of the Fierce Calling Podcast so listen in while I have a chat with Amber Cullum. Amber Cullum is the podcast host behind Grace Enough. She is first and foremost a child of God, saved by His grace alone, but doesn't always act like it.  She is wife to Sam,  mom of 3, a Physical Therapist, a Kentucky native living in Raleig

Jun 16, 2020 • 44:49

Meg Glesener: How to Love Our Teens & Adult Kids Well

Meg Glesener: How to Love Our Teens & Adult Kids Well

Show Notes Meg Glesener was raised by a father who was atheist and mom of little faith. When Jesus got a hold of Meg's heart as a teen He transformed her life and brought new hopeAA. Her life's joy is being a mom and she especially loves being a mom to teens and adult children who are parents themselves. Hear what it means to be a mentor mom and important take-aways in loving our teens and adult kids well. You will be encouraged by her words today, so listen in as I have a chat with Meg Glesene

Jun 9, 2020 • 43:29

Stephanie Pletka: Loving the Girl God Created You to Be

Stephanie Pletka: Loving the Girl God Created You to Be

Show Notes Hello and welcome to episode 31 of the Fierce Calling Podcast.  In today’s episode, Loving the Girl God Created You to Be, I’m talking with my friend Stephanie Pletka. Stephanie is a speaker, entrepreneur, and the author of Living Your Best Life, Letting Go of Self-Doubt, Fear, and Other’s Expectations to Live the Life You’ve Always Dreamed. She encourages us to live life to the fullest and not to the busy and to be who we are, Ourselves. Plus, she’s so fun and I know what she has

Jun 2, 2020 • 27:30

Vona Johnson: Living a Life of Purpose

Vona Johnson: Living a Life of Purpose

In this episode I'm talking with my friend Vona Johnson. She helps others find courage to walk in their calling and live a life of purpose and meaning. Find out the real reason her career took a short detour and how that's applicable to all of our lives. Her story, her confidence in Christ, and her God-given gifts are all being used for the furtherance of the Kingdom. She is walking in her Fierce Calling which is to help others walk in theirs. Listen in while I have a chat with Vona Johnson. V

May 26, 2020 • 35:43

Angel Faulk: Joyfully Living with an Attitude of Gratitude

Angel Faulk: Joyfully Living with an Attitude of Gratitude

Angel has an amazing story of faith and encouragement to share with you! While walking through the diagnosis of a brain tumor, brain surgery, and having to relearn to walk, talk, and eat, Angel knew God was with her. Hear how she is spreading Jesus joy, sharing her story with others, and using her gifts to impact the world for Christ.  Her story will inspire you so listen in! Angel Faulk is a 51 year old brain tumor survivor, wife and mom, fitness professional, health and wellness advocate and

May 19, 2020 • 38:14

Misty Phillip: God Wants to Spark Something New in You

Misty Phillip: God Wants to Spark Something New in You

In today's episode, God Wants to Spark Something New in You, I welcome my friend Misty Phillip. Misty shares how God sparked something unexpected and new in her that changed the trajectory of her calling. Countless others are being positively impacted by this one step out in faith. Hear how that all came about and the message of encouragement she has for you. Her story will inspire you so listen in as I have a chat with Misty Phillip. Connect with Us! Misty Phillip is a wife, mom, podca

May 12, 2020 • 36:46

Blythe Daniel and Dr. Helen McIntosh: Restoration for the Mother/Daughter Relationship

Blythe Daniel and Dr. Helen McIntosh: Restoration for the Mother/Daughter Relationship

In this special Mother's Day edition episode, Room for Grace: Restoration for the Mother-Daughter Relationship, I'm talking with my friends Blythe Daniel and her mom, Dr. Helen McIntosh. We're talking all about the relationship between mother and daughter. But this isn't just about Mother's Day, it's relevant every day.  Relationships between mothers and daughters can be messy and hurtful. Dr. Helen McIntosh understands the uncertainty of a strained relationship and the scars that can deve

May 9, 2020 • 33:53

Evelyn Sherwood: Infusing the Weary-Hearted with a Message of Hope

Evelyn Sherwood: Infusing the Weary-Hearted with a Message of Hope

Evelyn shares about the importance of intentional remembrance. Every storm she has faced has been weathered by remembering the promises of God. Evelyn has faced some dark places of depression and anxiety. Even when she knew the truth about God, It wasn't until she chose to lean in and rely on Him and His word that she found hope. Even then, It took time to climb out of the hole of despair. You can connect with Evelyn at evelynsherwood.com, Facebook, Instagram, and evelynsherwoodauthor@gmail.co

May 5, 2020 • 38:14

Christa Hutchins: Making Complicated Things Feel Simple

Christa Hutchins: Making Complicated Things Feel Simple

In today's episode, Room to Breathe: Making Complicated Things Feel Simple, I'm talking with my friend Christa Hutchins. With so many ideas swimming in our heads, how do we know which steps are the right ones?   Christa's ministry to women, Do a New Thing, is also her business and she takes that complicated word splash swimming around in the heads of her clients, and helps them simplify and prioritize what matters. She helps women eliminate the chaos and streamline all things meaningfu

Apr 21, 2020 • 30:46

Karen Iverson: The Fine Art of Positive Connection

Karen Iverson: The Fine Art of Positive Connection

In this episode I'm talking with my friend Karen Iverson. Karen experienced a difficult season when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She writes about her journey in her memoir Winning the Breast Cancer Battle: Empowering Warriors and Guiding Loved Ones. This is not only her story, but a guide to help women and their loved ones and caregivers navigate through breast cancer. So much more than that, Karen has a heart for helping others through all the experiences, gifts, and talents the Lord

Apr 15, 2020 • 30:08

Anne Peterson – Poetry in Motion: Hope for Hurting Hearts

Anne Peterson – Poetry in Motion: Hope for Hurting Hearts

"Life is hard. I write words to make it softer." - Anne Peterson In this episode I'm talking with my friend Anne Peterson, a gifted poet, author, and speaker. Anne learned through Tribe Writers we should write what we know. Anne knows grief. shares her story and recites her beautiful poetry for us. Hear the powerful words from the Lord has put on her heart to bring comfort and hope hearts that are hurting.  God said to Moses in Exodus 4:12, "Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you wha

Apr 7, 2020 • 34:10

Lisa Meiners – How to Live Out God’s Truth in Our Daily Lives

Lisa Meiners – How to Live Out God’s Truth in Our Daily Lives

Lisa Meiners, founder of Deeper Still Ministries, is a Christian speaker, author and Bible study teacher. Her passion is to see believers not only know the truths of God’s Word, but to go Deeper Still by applying and living out these truths in their daily lives. Lisa has authored two Bible studies and a 31-day devotional, and has shared the message of God’s truth at events throughout the country. To find her Bible studies and upcoming events, connect with Lisa at deeperstillministries.com, on F

Mar 31, 2020 • 40:20

Katy Epling – A Pivotal Moment with God

Katy Epling – A Pivotal Moment with God

When unexpected news pulled the rug out from under Katy Epling's family, she experienced depression and feelings of uncertainty about her special needs child's future.  On the day she grabbed that onesie to dress her son, she cried out to God that life wasn't fair. It was at that moment she experienced a turning point, a pivotal moment when she heard the voice of God. What He said changed her life. What did that onesie say? What did God say? Hear how that unfolded and how Katy is taking actio

Mar 24, 2020 • 36:18

Page Geske – Navigating Transitions Triumphantly

Page Geske – Navigating Transitions Triumphantly

Today I'm talking to friend and author Page Geske. Through disappointments, a life-altering accident, emotional abandonment, major illness, and loss, Page Geske persevered. Learn how she got through these unwanted transitions in her life and how she is bringing hope and inspiration to others through her story. Page Geske is the author of Milepost 95: From Wreckage to Redemption. She is passionate about encouraging and connecting people and inspiring them to navigate transitions triumphantly. Sh

Mar 17, 2020 • 28:00

Jamie Janosz – God Uses Ordinary Women in Extraordinary Ways

Jamie Janosz – God Uses Ordinary Women in Extraordinary Ways

What can God do through ordinary women? Amazing things for His glory. What do women like that have in common? They never give up, even in the face of rejection by the world and traveling a sometimes lonely road of faith. Listen in as I have a chat with Jamie Janosz and be encouraged by what God wants to do through you.  Want to win a copy of Jamie's book, When Others Shuddered: Eight Women Who Refused to Give up?! Comment and share this episode on your favorite social media site for a chance to

Mar 10, 2020 • 26:58

Laura Thomas – It’s Never Too Late to Follow Your God-Given Dreams

Laura Thomas – It’s Never Too Late to Follow Your God-Given Dreams

Do you have a dream? Have you ever said, "One day I would love to...." without believing it could ever come to be? Is there a dream on your heart but you think maybe it's too late?  Laura Thomas knows all about having a dream and waiting on God's timing. She shares how she is living out her fierce calling and God-given dream and how it all began. Listen in while I have a chat with Laura. Her story will inspire you to live out your dream, too.  Laura Thomas is a published Christian author and w

Mar 3, 2020 • 33:14

Tara Cole – The Busy Mom’s Guide to Connecting with God

Tara Cole – The Busy Mom’s Guide to Connecting with God

In this episode, The Busy Mom's Guide to Connecting with God, I'm talking with my friend Tara Cole. I've known Tara for many years and I love her heart and passion for helping families grow closer to God and each other. Tara shares fantastic and fresh ideas on how to connect with God throughout your day.   Find out what her mom did that made a huge difference in her life growing up. Hear why she is so passionate about helping others connect with God and share their God stories. I know

Feb 25, 2020 • 25:25

Dr. Michelle Bengtson – God Never Wastes Our Pain: Hope for Your Journey

Dr. Michelle Bengtson – God Never Wastes Our Pain: Hope for Your Journey

In today's episode, God Never Wastes Our Pain: Hope for Your Journey, I'm talking with my friend Dr. Michelle Bengtson. Dr. Michelle knows pain and despair firsthand and combines her professional expertise and personal experience with her faith to help others be all God created them to be. Dr. Michelle Bengtson is an international speaker, and the author of the bestselling, award-winning Hope Prevails: Insights From A Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression and the award-winning compa

Feb 18, 2020 • 34:31

Bridgett Blood – Healed & Free: Holy Spirit Empowerment for Your Calling

Bridgett Blood – Healed & Free: Holy Spirit Empowerment for Your Calling

In today's episode, Healed & Free: Holy Spirit Empowerment for Your Calling, I'm talking with Bridgett Blood. Bridgett currently serves as Pastor of Spiritual Formation at Shawnee Alliance Church in Lima, Ohio. She shares of a powerful encounter that brought extraordinary healing on an ordinary day. It changed her life and flipped everything she believed about Jesus. He became so real to her and now she can never go back to church as usual. What is it like when the Holy Spirit shows up in

Feb 11, 2020 • 31:32

Mary White – The Feet We Need for the Path We’re On

Mary White – The Feet We Need for the Path We’re On

Welcome to episode 14 of the Fierce Calling Podcast. This podcast is about a community of women who are taking action where their passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. They are answering God’s call on their lives, rising above difficult circumstances, and using their gifts to impact the world for Christ. We serve an awesome God, yet life can take an unexpected turn and what do we do with that? Today I welcome my friend, Mary White. Mary has been in ministry for over 20 years and is pa

Feb 4, 2020 • 28:53

Johnna Myers – Stop Dieting and Start Living

Johnna Myers – Stop Dieting and Start Living

Do you or someone you know struggle with food guilt, weight obsession, and yo-yo dieting? In today's episode, my friend Johnna Myers shares her story of an unhealthy relationship with food and exercise and how she got free. Now she shares this message of freedom with everyone she meets and we are blessed to be among them. Johnna is an energetic, full-of-life communicator who loves to share the transforming rescue of Jesus. In addition to being a police wife and stay-at-home-mom to two teenage

Jan 28, 2020 • 32:08

Judy Herman – Breathing Fresh AIR in the Midst of Messy Relationships

Judy Herman – Breathing Fresh AIR in the Midst of Messy Relationships

Relationships can be messy, amen? In today's episode, hear from Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Service Provider, Judy Herman. Judy's story includes a devastating divorce, a dark season in her second marriage due to her husband's Bi-Polar Disorder, and a heartbreaking experience at age 16. Through it all, God led her on a path to freedom, wholeness, and the rediscovery of her authentic self. Through all her experiences and training, she is helping others find their way back t

Jan 21, 2020 • 44:04

Donna Jensen – The Lifesaving Ministry of Grace House

Donna Jensen – The Lifesaving Ministry of Grace House

Today I welcome my friend Donna Jensen. Donna is the Executive Director of Grace House Pregnancy Center. She shares her story of the difficult decision she made years ago to have an abortion and how God is now using her to minister to women who also made that choice. After her abortion, her life began to spiral downward, but we serve a God who heals and forgives and brings hope and restoration. Grace House offers hope and life-affirming options for those facing a crisis pregnancy.  Hear about

Jan 14, 2020 • 36:03

Frances Chaisson – Life at the Rescue Station

Frances Chaisson – Life at the Rescue Station

What is it like to rescue children from going into the system?  Listen in as I have a chat with Frances Chaisson. We're talking about her ministry work at the Rescue Station, health & wellness, and her beautiful adoption story. Frances is passionate about sharing the love of Jesus and bringing hope and encouragement to a world that desperately needs it.  Frances was born and raised in Puerto Rico but has called Florida her home for over 20 years. Frances and her husband Jeff recently became pa

Jan 7, 2020 • 25:37

Corella Roberts – God’s Fingerprints in Wilderness Places

Corella Roberts – God’s Fingerprints in Wilderness Places

Have you ever experienced a spiritual wilderness? In this episode, I'm talking with Corella Roberts. Her Fierce Calling thus far includes a difficult season in bush Alaska and adventures in Thailand. Hear what she learned during her spiritual wilderness, what her family is currently praying and waiting for, and how God is using her in a land that is less than 1% Christian. Plus she's writing a book and we get to hear the details. Listen in! To connect with Corella visit corellaroberts.com on I

Dec 31, 2019 • 26:54

Nancy Booth – How to Have Two Way Conversations with God

Nancy Booth – How to Have Two Way Conversations with God

What would life be like if you could hear God's whispers of love to you? He longs to have those conversations with you. As you connect with God, you find out more about your own heart.  You can discover new ways to pray and listen that allow two-way conversations with Him. In this episode, I'm talking with Nancy Booth. Nancy is an author and Certified Spiritual Director who walks alongside you as you seek to hear more of what God has for your daily living and purposes. She is wife to Jim and G

Dec 24, 2019 • 22:16

Danielle Bernock – You Are Loved

Danielle Bernock – You Are Loved

In this episode, You are Loved, I’m talking with author, speaker, and coach Danielle Bernock. Danielle didn’t always believe God loved her. Losses, traumas, and lies sent her running from God. So what happens when a girl is taught that what the Bible means about dying to self is that our true self is not worthy of God's love? Instead of it being told dying to self meant taking up our cross and following Christ in our born again new self, a lie was planted and she believed that her self was wo

Dec 17, 2019 • 25:16

Abby McDonald – A Shift in Perspective

Abby McDonald – A Shift in Perspective

What if your breakthrough was one shift in perspective away? In this episode,  A Shift in Perspective, I'm talking with my friend Abby McDonald. She shares her passion for women finding their identity in Christ instead of the noise of the world. We talk about hard times, good times, and how God is in it all. Sometimes all it takes is a shift in perspective. Abby McDonald is the author of Shift: Changing Our Focus to See the Presence of God. She is also a blogger, speaker, wife, and mom whose

Dec 10, 2019 • 28:13

Rhonda Marie Stalb – Victory over Trauma and Dysfunction

Rhonda Marie Stalb – Victory over Trauma and Dysfunction

In today's episode, Victory Over Trauma and Dysfunction, I'm talking with Rhonda Marie Stalb. She is no stranger to trauma and dysfunction. After a horrifically traumatic event, Rhonda was compelled to step into her passion, compassion, and conviction to help others walk in freedom. "When I was 19, I married my first husband. I was starving for love and connection with someone. So, I put my heart in the hands of the first one who was willing to take it. Big mistake! The relationship was unheal

Dec 3, 2019 • 23:49

Kathy Burrus – The Color of Hope

Kathy Burrus – The Color of Hope

Kathy Burrus never intended to be an author. That changed the day after her daughter Leisha died. In the back of Leisha’s journal, Kathy found Chapter One of a book her daughter had begun. Leisha started by telling the love story of her parents and ended the chapter with "…and then I was born, Leisha D. Burrus". At that moment, Kathy knew she was meant to finish the book. Her first book, Lovely Traces of Hope,  tells their story: Kathy's, Leisha's, their family's. But it is really the story of

Nov 26, 2019 • 26:19

Eva Kubasiak – Slaying Bible Study Doubt

Eva Kubasiak – Slaying Bible Study Doubt

Does Bible study intimidate you? Well, friend, you're not alone. Join me as I chat with Eva Kubasiak and learn about her unique way of studying the Bible. Her Fierce Calling is teaching and breaking down the barriers to Bible study. She loves helping others learn and love God's word. She wants to help you meet God on the pages of the Bible. Go from intimidated to confident in your approach to scripture with her course, The Word in Color.  You can connect with Eva here: https://www.evakubasia

Nov 19, 2019 • 28:17

Michelle Spanos – Simply Called

Michelle Spanos – Simply Called

In today's episode, Simply Called, I'm talking with my friend Michelle Spanos. Through a significant trial, Michelle continues to trust God and her message of joy and hope will inspire you.  She share's her discovery of being simply called and how you can apply this truth to your life, too. Michelle is a wife, mom, grandma, and a child of God with a Fierce Calling.  You can connect with Michelle on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mspanos/ and her blog: http://thusfarwithgod.bl

Nov 11, 2019 • 20:42

You Have a Fierce Calling

You Have a Fierce Calling

In this first episode, You Have a Fierce Calling, it's just me and you. We're talking about why you have a fierce calling. We're talking about lies, comparison, and my story of a teen pregnancy.  I share my personal stories and encourage you to step out of your doubt and into the divinely designed call on your life.  I hope this first episode will encourage and inspire you. I also hope you'll stick around with Fierce Calling. Subscribe so you won't miss an episode! I also invite you

Nov 3, 2019 • 23:25

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