Fierce Calling with Doris Swift
Amy Wicks ~ Leading with Your Strengths: The Enneagram from a Biblical Perspective
Episode · 40 min · September 17, 2020
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View all- 1Candice Reyes: Three Simple Practices to Help Cultivate an Intimate Relationship with GodWant 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 Candice has a heart and calling for not only cultivating an intimate relationship with God, but she also wants to help others do that too. She also has a heart for living on mission and helping others learn to prepare to meet with Him, to allow Him to pull the weeds from our dirt, and plant His word in our soil. How Can We Help Others Cultiate a Relationship with God? Has your disciple-making process looked more like catch and release rather than catch and disciple? Is God calling you to something you really don't want to do? Listen to how Candice experienced this and see now how God equipped and prepared her for what was to come. I know what Candice has to share will encourage, inspire, and challenge you so listen in while I have a chat with Candice Reyes. Fierce Calling is on the Spark Network and the Edifi App Fierce Calling is now part of the Edifi app! To listen to this podcast and other amazing Christian podcasts, go to the Apple or Google Play stores and download the app! Favorite Quotes from the show... "God was so faithful and He continued to seek me, and He brought me to Jeremiah 29: 13 where God tells us 'you will seek Me and find Me when you search for me with all your heart.' This is a promise...""...that's such a sweet moment when we are desparate for God because that's when we completely surrender, we're like, God I can't do this anymore, I need you...""...what He's asking you to do is to spend that time with Him--that quality time with Him and it can be as little as fifteen minutes." "...and it's in those fifteen minutes He equips me to continue throughout my day." --Candice Reyes Connect with Candice! You can connect with Candice at https://hooks2crook.com and check out the Red Rover Podcast mentioned in the show. Instagram: @candicerreyes and @hooks2crook Plus, check out more info on the Red Rover Conference 2022! Email: info@hooks2crook.com to find out how to purchase books in bulk More About Candice... Candice Reyes Candice Reyes is a Speaker, Podcast Host, and Author. Candice wrote two books both highlighting 3 Biblical Practices to ignite our relationship with God. Her first book, A 15 minute "Date" with God: Strengthen Your Relationship in 3 Ways, made the Top 100 Books sold on Amazon and won the 2021 Christian Indie Award for the Bible Study Category. Her second book, Awake My Soul: 3 Ways to Ignite Your Relationship with God guides men and women on a personal one-on-one with God in a minimum of 15 minutes. Candice is the Executive Director of Hooks2Crook Ministries, Inc. a Non-Profit organization. On top of all that she is a wife of a phenomenal artist, Elias Reyes, and a mother of three a-dork-able kids ages 23-14. Candice hopes to encourage, equip, and endorse others to step out in faith utilizing their God-given talents and gifts for His glory. Connect with me and if you love Fierce Calling, please leave a rating and review on Podchaser or wherever you are listening to this podcast. Thanks, friend! Following, rating, and leaving a review over at Podchaser helps others discover the show too! Do you have a podcast? I'd love to be a guest if it's the right fit for your audience. I'd also love to connect with you, so reach out to me here on my Contact Page! Check out my speaking page, grab my flyer,
- 2Spark 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 Fierce Calling on the Edifi app along with other awesome Christian podcasts! Download the app at the Apple or Google Play stores today and start listening to messages of grace, truth, and hope!
- 3Jennifer Eikenhorst: Finding Hope After Causing Accidental Death or InjuryAccidents 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 what she has to share will encourage, inspire, and challenge you so listen in while I have a chat with Jennifer Eikenhorst. Fierce Calling is on the Spark Network and the Edifi App Fierce Calling is now part of the Edifi app! To listen to this podcast and other amazing Christian podcasts, go to the Apple or Google Play stores and download the app! Favorite Quotes from the show... "Lord, if you can use this mess to help one person, send me, I'll do it...""We can either be better or bitter...""My fear of being out of God's will was greater than persecution from the world." --Jennifer Eikenhorst Connect with Jennifer! You can connect with Jennifer at accidentalhope.com and check out the Accidental Hope Podcast mentioned in the show. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AccidentalHope Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/accidentalhope/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HopeAccidental Resource Jennifer mentions in the show: accidentalimpacts.org More about Jennifer... Jennifer Eikenhorst Jennifer Eikenhorst loves Jesus which she feels is essential in her healing and therefore she shares her beliefs freely. Her faith is the cornerstone of content for her blog and podcast. She's the wife of a multi-sport coach, Chris (who stole her heart in her senior year of high school), mom to 4 amazing kids, math teacher, blogger, podcast host (Accidental Hope), grad student, hope-seeker, and notorious over-sharer! She's also an advocate for CADIs (Causing Accidental Death or Injury). Besides Jesus and her family, she loves their golden-doodle Coda, dance fitness, making recipes her own, and Bible journaling. Accidental Hope Podcast Connect with me and if you love Fierce Calling, please leave a rating and review on Podchaser or wherever you are listening to this podcast. Thanks, friend! Following, rating, and leaving a review over at Podchaser helps others discover the show too! Do you have a podcast? I'd love to be a guest if it's the right fit for your audience. I'd also love to connect with you, so reach out to me here on my Contact Page! Check out my speaking page, grab my flyer, and let's talk about me speaking at your next women's event... I love speaking God's truth into the lives of women! Free Gifts for You... Grab one of my free downloads by scrolling down to the bottom of the page! Love & God's Perfect Peace to You! Doris
- 4Sarah Westfall: Finding Grace in the Unexpected Stories We Never Expected to TellWhen 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 also learn what blessed her in the darkest moments and what others did for her that she will never forget. Finding grace in the unexpected story she never expected to tell opened doors for others to tell their stories, too. I know what she has to share will encourage, inspire, and challenge you so listen in while I have a chat with Sarah Westfall. Favorite Quotes from the show... "...for me, thinking that I could have this controlled--thinking that I could have this sense of ya know, that I could do the right things, be the right person, and get the outcomes that I thought could have stability and this easy quote/unquote life...""It's been a journey of re-writing the story that I thought I would be telling...""...I don't know what to say but I just hurt with you." (When Sarah was quoting what friends said to her that meant so much) --Sarah Westfall Connect with Sarah! You can connect with Sarah at sarahewestfall.com and read the blog post This is Not My Story mentioned in the show. You will also find posts on child loss, infant loss, friendship, community, grief, prayer, and more. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahewestfallwriter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_westfall/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_westfall More about Sarah... Sarah Westfall is a writer, speaker, creator & contributor to the devotional Be Still: Leaning into God When Everything Falls Apart, and Director of Community for hope*writers. She's wife to Ben, mama to five boys, and loves real conversation over a cup of good coffee. Or bad coffee if that’s all you have. She's a woman thirsty for God and for a life flavored by connection and authenticity. Sarah believes that we were created for God and for each other and that by telling our stories we find common ground. Her narrative hasn’t gone as planned, but in that hollowed-out space, she continues to find an invitation into deeper Love. Be Still devotional Connect with me and if you love Fierce Calling, please leave a rating and review on Podchaser or wherever you are listening to this podcast. Thanks, friend! Following, rating, and leaving a review over at Podchaser helps others discover the show too! I'd also love to connect with you, so reach out to me here on my Contact Page! Check out my speaking page, grab my flyer, and let's talk about me speaking at your next women's event... I love speaking God's truth into the lives of women! Free Gifts for You... Grab one of my free downloads by scrolling down to the bottom of the page! Love & God's Perfect Peace to You! Doris
- 5Amy Debrucque: Vulnerability, Confidence, and Living Life on PurposeWhat 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-wrote with her daughter Blair. Women of all ages can relate to this unique self-reflection journal covering topics like fear, growth, and temptation. Vulnerability and Confidence When is it okay to be vulnerable with our stories? When Amy was willing to step out of her comfort zone and share the vulnerable parts of her story, God gave her the confidence to do it in His timing. I know what Amy has to share will encourage, inspire, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Amy Debrucque... Favorite Quotes from the show... "It's really through Him that He gave me the confidence to share.. ""...the whole mission is and was for me, once I surrendered everything to God, was to start living on purpose instead of just having my fears, worries, and emotions run me and run my life--I wanted to be intentional about how I lived..." --Amy Debrucque Connect with Amy! You can connect with Amy at amydebrucque.com and grab the fantastic book she co-wrote with her daughter Blair, em.bold.en for yourself and as gifts. Then, go through the study with your daughter, granddaughter, niece, or another young woman you mentor. Find her confidence course mentioned in the show here: https://www.amydebrucque.com/confidence em·bold·en: to give (someone) the confidence and courageto do something or behave in a certain way. Grab em.bold.en! Plus, find her here: Listen to her Life on Purpose podcast: https://www.amydebrucque.com/podcast Website: https:www.surrenderyourfear.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/surrenderyourfear/?modal=admin_todo_tour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amydebrucque/ Linkedin ~ https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-debrucque-144636179/ More about Amy... Amy Debrucque Amy Debrucque is a wife, mom of four, author, podcaster, and cancer survivor. She is the founder of the Life On Purpose Movement and host of the Life On Purpose Podcast, where she encourages women to live on purpose instead of fear. Amy's first book Embolden, co-written with her oldest daughter Blair, helps women discover the next brave steps and actions to conquer their fears and insecurities. Through this self-reflectionjournal, women learn more about the love of God and the transformation that can happen through His words as they grow in faith, friendship, andcommunity.Amy loves entertaining with family and friends. A self-proclaimed "beach junkie," health nut, and chocolate lover, she loves cooking, baking, attending her kids sporting events, and getting in weekly HIIT workoutswith her friend Alice. Connect with me and if you love Fierce Calling, please leave a review on Podchaser. Thanks, friend! If you like listening to Fierce Calling, I would so appreciate it if you would take a moment to follow, rate, and leave a review over at Podchaser! It helps others discover the show too! I'd also love to connect with you, so reach out to me here on my Contact Page! Check out my speaking page, grab my flyer, and let's talk about me speaking at your next women's event... Free Gifts for You... Grab one of my free downloads by scrolling down to the bottom of the page! Love & God's Perfect Peace to You! Doris
- 6Athena Dean Holtz: Rescued and Redeemed from the Ruins of Spiritual AbuseIn 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 inspirational episode, Athena shares how her shattered life was transformed. Hear how God restored what was taken from her, and how He gave her the desires of her heart, including the love of her life (see their sweet photo below!). Athena affectionately refers to her full-circle story as a Cinderella story and it is truly an amazing one! I know what Athena has to share will encourage, inspire, and challenge you so listen in while I have a chat with Athena Dean Holtz... Favorite Quotes from the show... "...everytime I had a thought--one of those thoughts that I was brainwashed into thinking--I'd say, 'Holy Spirit, what do You say?'""...it was my wounding that made me vulnerable to deception." --Athena Dean Holtz Connect with Athena! You can connect with Athena at athenadeanholtz.com and pick up her amazing book Full Circle: Coming Home to the Faithfulness of God where you'll find more of Athena's amazing God story of redemption and restoration. More About Athena... Athena Dean Holtz is a podcaster, former radio host, author, speaker, publisher, bookstore owner, and pastor’s wife. After 13 years of a “Job-like” experience where she lost everything she held dear, she found God redeeming her in ways she could never have expected. Through this intense period of suffering and healing from the fallout of toxic leadership and extreme spiritual abuse, God proved Himself faithful to walk with Athena through the valley of the shadow of (emotional) death and brought her into wholeness and restoration. Her modern-day Cinderella story is a testimony to the faithfulness of God. If you love Fierce Calling, please leave a review on Podchaser. Happy Thanksgiving, Friends! Have a Blessed One!! Photo by Ann on Unsplash Don't forget to grab my free gifts below... Grab one of my free downloads by scrolling down to the bottom of the page! "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13 Much Love and Blessings, Doris
- 7Christine Trimpe: A Countdown to Christmas Advent Journey Through the Gospel of LukeNeed 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 Bethlehem to Calvary. Because Christmas means more than celebrating the birth of our Savior, it means we have a King who put on flesh, dwelt among us, went to the cross in our place, rose again, and He is coming back for His church. That's us, friend! Experiencing Advent and Joy Overflowing Christine wants to share how the world can experience overflowing joy. Her heart is to share her love of Jesus and her love of Christmas through helping others ditch the stress of commercialism and receive the peace that this season truly brings. I know what Christine has to share will encourage, inspire, and challenge you, so listen in while I have another chat with Christine Trimpe... Favorite Quotes from the show... "One of my biggest passions out of this whole project is to get women in the word every day. ""You can do anything for 24 days." --Christine Trimpe The journey begins on December 1st in Luke chapter 1 and continues daily through the Gospel for 24 days plus a final Christmas devotion. Grab your devotional before the countdown! Connect with Christine! You can connect with Christine at christinetrimpe.com/joy and grab her amazing book Seeking Joy Through the Gospel of Luke: A Christmas to Calvary Advent Countdown for you and as gifts. Plus find her here: Contact email: Christine@christinetrimpe.comWebsite: www.christinetrimpe.comSocial media links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristineTrimpeLLCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachchristinetrimpe/Twitter: https://twitter.com/KetoChristineMIYouTube: @ChristineTrimpe https://youtube.com/christinetrimpePinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/joyfulketolife/ Listen to my previous episode with Christine On a previous Fierce Calling episode with Christine (mentioned in the show), we talked about her weight loss journey and more. Listen in... Satisfying Our Hunger with the Bread of Life. More about Christine... Christine Trimpe is an author, speaker, joy seeker, and weight-loss warrior. After losing over a hundred pounds in her joy-filled journey of healing, God instilled a passion within her to inspire, motivate, and encourage women to pursue healthy, holy living— body, mind, and spirit. Christine speaks and writes for women all over the world, sharing the freedom Christ offers when we choose the path of surrender and sacrifice. Connect with me and if you love Fierce Calling, please leave a review on Podchaser. Thanks, friend! If you like listening to Fierce Calling, I would so appreciate it if you would take a moment to follow, rate, and leave a review over at Podchaser! It helps others discover the show too! I'd also love to connect with you so reach out to me here on my Contact Page! Check out my speaking page, grab my flyer, and let's talk about me speaking at your next women's event... Free Gifts for You... Grab one of my free downloads by scrolling down to the bottom of the page! Love & God's Perfect Peace to You! Doris
- 8Mary Jo Sharp: A Transformative Journey from Atheist to ApologistEver 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 of Confident Christianity Apologetics Ministry! What an amazing transformation and oh how God is using her to share His truth with others! The Confident Christianity Ministry focuses on addressing the hard questions of Christianity with love and logic through research, writing, training, and debate. But before we continue with the show--here's an important announcement... Operation Christmas Child has been reaching millions of children each year with the good news of Jesus Christ, through shoebox gifts. Even in the hardest to reach places of the world, churches are being planted and communities are transformed. You can pack a shoebox this year and reach a child with the good news of Jesus! National Collection Week is November 15. To learn more visit samaritanspurse.org/occ Need a little help sharing your faith? I love how Mary Jo provides wisdom and guidance in navigating faith conversations, especially with those who may not believe what we believe. We tend to make sharing our faith so hard and even legalistic at times as if we have to do it to check off a box. I enjoyed hearing Mary Jo talk about the way faith conversations can be well, conversational! I know what she has to share will encourage, inspire, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Mary Jo Sharp... Favorite Quotes from the show... "We want to partner with God in like, lifegiving service to others... ""We really need to do more listening because people need that.""But I'll tell you what, you start telling God, 'Hey, put somebody in my path that wants to know you' and He will.""...being that redemptive, lifegiving sourcefor other people in the way that you're uniquely gifted--start there..." --Mary Jo Sharp Connect with Mary Jo! You can connect with Mary Jo at maryjosharp.com and confidentchristianity.com where you can also check out her resources and grab her Bible Study and books mentioned in the show. Plus, hop on over to Patreon where you'll find the podcast she has with her husband called The Pastor and the Professor. Other Cool Resources Mentioned in the Show Mary Jo and I mentioned Nabeel Qureshi's book Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity We also mentioned Mikel Del Rosario aka the Apologetics Guy so check out his page, too! Good stuff! More about Mary Jo... Mary Jo is now an assistant professor of apologetics at Houston Baptist University and the founder and director of Confident Christianity Apologetics Ministry. She has been featured in Christianity Today’s cover story “The Unexpected Defenders” and is an international speaker on apologetics, focusing on love and logic to uncover truth. She serves on faculty with Summit Ministries Student Conferences and is a published author with Kregel Publications, B&H Publications, and Zondervan. Mary Jo is the author of the top-selling Bible study, “Why Do You Believe That?” as well as Living in Truth with LifeWay Christian Resources. You can also check out Defending the Faith, and Come Let Us Reason of which she is a contributor. She recently released her book Why I Still Believe. She lives with her husband and family in Portland, Oregon. Connect with me and if you love Fierce Calling, please leave a review on Podchaser. Thanks, friend!
- 9Erica Wiggenhorn: Finding Freedom from Self-Doubt & Imposter SyndromeHave 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 what about that striving, striving, striving game that keeps us running in circles and thoroughly exhausted? My guest today is author, speaker, and Bible teacher Erica Wiggnehorn. We're talking about this and more and stay tuned to learn how you can grab a free copy of Erica's new book Letting God Be Enough: Why Striving Keeps You Stuck and How Surrender Sets You Free, just released by Moody Publishers. But before we talk more about today's amazing show I have an important announcement... Operation Christmas Child has been reaching millions of children each year with the good news of Jesus Christ, through shoebox gifts. Even in the hardest to reach places of the world, churches are being planted and communities are transformed. You can pack a shoebox this year and reach a child with the good news of Jesus! National Collection Week is November 15. To learn more visit samaritanspurse.org/occ So back to that self-doubt Imposter Syndrome thing... Erica shares how she experienced Imposter Syndrome before she even knew it was a thing, and she knew if she struggled with this lie, then other women probably did too. I know what she has to share will encourage, inspire, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Erica Wiggenhorn. A Favorite Quote from the show... "As I dove into Moses, I really began to take a good hard look at how God dealt with Moses and his fear of inadequacy--and our God is the same yesterday, today, and forever so how He dealt with Moses and the truth that He gave Moses, and the promises He gave Moses are the same truth and the same promises that He offers to us if we will embrace them. ""I don't call it confidence I call it Godfidence." --Erica Wiggenhorn Connect with Erica! You can connect with Erica at ericawiggenhorn.com where you can find her free download the Busy Woman's Bundle for Connecting with God. Want to win a free copy of Erica's new book? Here's how... I'd love to give away a couple of copies of Erica's new book, so to be entered into the drawing, scroll down and leave a comment about the show in the show notes comments section for this episode by Friday, November 12th. In your comment, share the main takeaway from the show that blessed you! More about Erica... Erica Wiggenhorn is an award-winning author and the founder of Every Life Ministries, bringing you the truths of Scripture to transform your life. By digging deeply into God’s Word, Every Life Ministries encourages you to discover your unique purpose, accept God’s promises, and live by His power. Erica is the author of three Bible studies released by Moody Publishers: An Unexplainable Life, The Unexplainable Church, and Unexplainable Jesus: Rediscovering the God You Thought You Knew, and her newest release, Letting God Be Enough: Why Striving Keeps You Stuck and How Surrender Sets You Free. A graduate and post-graduate of Azusa Pacific University, Erica lives in Phoenix with her best friend & husband, Jonathan, and their four children only two of which are human, and the others furry and adorable. Connect with me and if you love Fierce Calling, please leave a review on Podchaser. Thanks, friend! If you like listening to Fierce Calling, I would so appreciate it if you would take a moment to follow, rate, and leave a review over at Podchaser!
- 10Tammy Herzig: Trading the Rules of Religion for a Relationship with JesusAs 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 announcement... Operation Christmas Child has been reaching millions of children each year with the good news of Jesus Christ, through shoebox gifts. Even in the hardest to reach places of the world, churches are being planted and communities are transformed. You can pack a shoebox this year and reach a child with the good news of Jesus! National Collection Week is November 15 To learn more visit samaritanspurse.org/occ What does it mean to lose religion? Today on Fierce Calling my friend, Tammy Herzig, shares how she found freedom when she lost religion and found intimacy in a relationship with her first love, Jesus Christ. I know what Tammy shares will inspire, encourage, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Tammy Herzig. A Favorite Quote from the show... "God uses our calling to bring healing into our lives." --Tammy Herzig Connect with Tammy! You can connect with Tammy at tammyherzig.com where you can find a free download of the 3 Daily Practices that can help cultivate a deeper relationship with Jesus. Plus, grab her amazing journaling course and don't forget to use the discount code fierce for the $10 discount Tammy mentioned in the show! More about Tammy... Tammy Herzig is a wife, mom, speaker, writer, and has been a Bible teacher at heart for over 30 years. She’s written several Bible studies and loves to connect with women right where they are to communicate God’s grace and truth and facilitate their growth in relationship with Him. She is a frequent speaker at her church, and also serves as a board member and volunteer for Resource Health Pregnancy Center in her hometown of Kansas City. Tammy enjoys spending time with her husband of 38 years, their children and grandchildren, coffee with friends, reading, hiking, and playing with her dog, Samson. Tammy would love to hear from you so reach out and share how this episode blessed you! Connect with me! If you like listening to Fierce Calling, I would so appreciate it if you would take a moment to follow, rate, and leave a review over at Podchaser! It helps others discover the show too! I'd also love to connect with you so reach out to me here on my Contact Page! Check out my speaking page, grab my flyer, and let's talk about me speaking at your next women's event... Free Gifts for You... Grab one of my free downloads by scrolling down to the bottom of the page! Love & God's Perfect Peace to You! Doris
- 11Yvette Walker: Experiencing the Joy of Hearing From GodWhat 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 the host of the award-winning Positively Joy podcast. She's also is a college dean of students, so cool, and has been a newspaper editor, a news ombudsman, a reporter, and web manager. God has equipped her with amazing past and current experiences and we get to hear all about it. I know what Yvette shares will inspire, encourage, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Yvette Walker. Quotes from the show... "...I was a believer but I just did not understand the richness that the relationship could take on--I didn't know that; I didn't know what I was missing it.""True joy is not a feeling, it's not being happy, it's not being satisfied, or all those things that I was measuring before--it's understanding the love of God, abiding by His love and His desires, and understanding that that is what puts His joy inside you and that joy makes you complete." --Yvette Walker Connect with Yvette! You can connect with Yvette at positivelyjoy.com where you can find her free booklet, 5 Ways to Choose Joy plus other amazing resources and see her beautiful Bible journaling. Positively Joy Podcast More about Yvette... Yvette Walker is an award-winning journalist and educator. She is a writer, blogger, and lyricist of Christian songs. She married a Godly man named Tim, and they have three fur-kids: a black Labrador retriever named Lemon, a Maine Coon cat named Gato, and a Charcoal Tabby with green eyes named Jade. She is called to share God with others through the amazing way He has gifted her. Yvette would love to hear from you so reach out and share how this episode blessed you! Connect with me! If you like listening to Fierce Calling, I would so appreciate it if you would take a moment to follow, rate, and leave a review over at Podchaser! It helps others discover the show too! I'd also love to connect with you so reach out to me here on my Contact Page! Check out my speaking page, grab my flyer, and let's talk about me speaking at your next women's event... Free Gifts for You... Grab one of my free downloads by scrolling down to the bottom of the page! Love & God's Perfect Peace to You! Doris
- 12Rachel Pieh Jones: Loving Your Neighbor as a Christian in a Muslim CountryWhat 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 faith and culture. She does all of this is under the umbrella of being a Christian in a Muslim country, loving Jesus, and loving her neighbor. I know what Rachel shares will inspire, encourage, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Rachel Pieh Jones. Connect with Rachel! You can connect with Rachel at rachelpiehjones.com where you can find her amazing books like this one... More about Rachel... Rachel Pieh Jones writes about life at the crossroads of faith and culture for the New York Times, Christianity Today, Runners World, and more. Her work is influenced by living in the Horn of Africa, raising Third Culture Kids, and adventurous exploration of the natural world. She is the author of Pillars and Stronger than Death. Visit her at www.rachelpiehjones.com Stay in touch with Rachel through Do Good Better, a Substack newsletter www.rachelpiehjones.substack.com Connect with me! If you like listening to Fierce Calling, I would so appreciate it if you would take a moment to follow, rate, and leave a review over at Podchaser! It helps others discover the show too! I'd also love to connect with you so reach out to me here on my Contact Page! Check out my speaking page, grab my flyer, and let's talk about me speaking at your next women's event... Free Gifts for You... Grab one of my free downloads by scrolling down to the bottom of the page! Love & God's Perfect Peace to You! Doris
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