Fierce Calling with Doris Swift
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are using their God-given gifts to impact the world for Christ. Because every woman of God has a fierce calling and everybody has a story. So let's tell them to glorify God and share what we know. Fierce Calling will inspire, encourage, and challenge every woman of God to step out of her doubt and use her God-given gifts to impact the world for Christ.
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- 25Mary Potter Kenyon~Hope & Healing for the Grieving HeartHealing 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 Mary shared blessed your soul and refreshed your spirit. When hard seasons come, and they will, it is so important to have a firm foundation in Jesus. If you know some friends who would benefit from hearing this message, would you please share this episode with them? Favorite Quotes from the show... "...and I really believe that we are all here to help each other home." - Mary Potter Kenyon"God builds us and designs us for something from the moment we're born..." - Mary Potter Kenyon Connect with Mary! You can connect with Mary at www.marypotterkenyon.com and subscribe to her newsletter. Find Called to be Creative and all her other books by going to https://marypotterkenyon.wordpress.com/marys-books/ Mary Potter Kenyon graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a BA in Psychology and was certified as a grief counselor in 2017. She works as a program coordinator at Shalom Spirituality Center in Dubuque Iowa. She is a public speaker and workshop presenter on the topics of creativity, grief, and writing. A widely published writer in magazines, newspapers and anthologies, Mary is the author of seven books, including "Refined By Fire: A Journey of Grief and Grace," and the recently released "Called to Be Creative: A Guide to Reigniting Your Creativity." Mary founded the annual Hope & Healing Grief retreat and Faith Writers conference at Shalom. Stay awhile... I would also love to connect with you, so reach out to me on my contact page at dorisswift.com. I'd also love to hear how Fierce Calling has encouraged and inspired you. Drop a message in the comments or via my contact page on dorisswift.com. It would bless me so much to hear what God is doing in your lives through this podcast. I hope you’ll join me next time when I invite another woman who is taking action where her passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. Until then friend, have a blessed week and I’ll talk to you soon. Doris
- 26Jennifer Dukes Lee~From Hurried Heart to Growing SlowHow 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 life lessons for all of us, and how that remarkable life we're chasing after? Well, it's the one we're already living in. I know what Jennifer shares today will inspire, encourage, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Jennifer Dukes Lee... I hope what Jennifer shared blessed your soul and refreshed your spirit. We all need reminding that God's timing is not just a catch-phrase, it's a purposeful path for our part in Kingdom work. It's time to trade in the fast-paced life for a Growing Slow with grace kind of life. If you know some friends who would benefit from hearing this message, would you share this episode with them? Favorite Quotes from the show... "It takes time to grow good things.""We need winter seasons to get those burdens that we carry, those rocks in the soil of our heart, to have God heave them upward, that He could pick them up and take them away so that come spring, we can begin to be productive again.""...for whatever reason, God created one-fourth of a growing season here, where we live, to be something that looks dead because that is the time when He is healing us."Jennifer Dukes Lee Are you ready to Grow Slow? You can pre-order Growing Slow and grab the amazing pre-order bonuses at growingslowbook.com. The videos are amazing and you'll love the journal and growth tracker! Connect with Jennifer! Jennifer Dukes Lee You can connect with Jennifer at jenniferdukeslee.com and subscribe to her Top Ten with Jen newsletter mentioned in the show at jenniferdukeslee.com/subscribe. You can also find her on Facebook and Instagram at @JenniferDukesLee. Jennifer Dukes Lee lives on the fifth-generation Lee family farm in Iowa, where she and her husband are raising crops, pigs, and two beautiful humans. Jennifer is the author of several books, including Growing Slow and It’s All Under Control. She loves queso and enjoys singing too loudly to songs with great harmony. Once upon a time, she didn’t believe in Jesus; now He’s her CEO. Stay awhile... I would also love to connect with you, so reach out to me on my contact page at dorisswift.com. Ready to crush doubt and step into your Fierce Calling? Grab my free ebook Step Out of Your Doubt and Into Your Calling! It's a quick and easy read and I share some of my grace story, too. Let me know if something in the book resonates with you in this season of life, whichever season that may be for you. cover photo by Thiago Matos I'd also love to hear how Fierce Calling has encouraged and inspired you. Drop a message in the comments or via my contact page on dorisswift.com. It would bless me so much to hear what God is doing in your lives through this podcast. I hope you’ll join me next time when I invite another woman who is taking action where her passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. Until then friend, have a blessed week and I’ll talk to you soon. Doris
- 27Charlene Quint~From Victim to Victorious: Overcoming Domestic AbuseAre 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% of women experience rape, stalking and physical abuse in their lifetime, and 48% experience emotional and verbal abuse and/or coercive control. Charlene shares the hope that God can rescue them, redeem them, and put them in a place of peace and rest that is even better than before. That's how God works. If you or someone you know experienced a relationship with a narcissist, sociopath, psychopath, or other domestic abusers, you'll want to listen in. I know what she shares will encourage, inspire, challenge you, and it may even save someone's life, so listen in while I have a chat with Charlene Quint. Grab Charlene's book... She is the author of Overcoming the Narcissist, Sociopath, Psychopath, and Other Domestic Abusers: A Comprehensive Handbook to Recognize, Remove and Recover from Domestic Abuse, a road map to help victims of domestic abuse become the fearless victors that God designed them to be. Favorite Quote "I LOVE to bring women out of the darkness of abuse and walk with them as I see God's healing power work in them, until they are living lives of peace, grace, and abundance."Charlene Quint Charlene is a Certified Domestic Violence Professional, an advocate for victims of abuse, a facilitator of multiple support groups, and a domestic abuse survivor. She is the founder of AbuseCare.org, a nondenominational faith-based organization designed to provide hope and healing to women in their journey from victim to victorious and to educate and equip churches in caring for victims of domestic abuse. Connect with Charlene! You can connect with Charlene at abusecare.org or email her at abusecarenow@gmai.com. Stay awhile... I would also love to connect with you, so reach out to me on my contact page at dorisswift.com. In this world we will have trouble, but Jesus tells us to take heart because He has overcome the world. If you're fighting fear grab my... Fear-Fighting Scripture Verses I invite you to join my community of women who receive inspirational messages, helpful resources, and updates on podcast and book news! Thank You for Being Such a Blessing Thank you again for being a faithful listener of Fierce Calling! I'd love to hear how Fierce Calling has encouraged and inspired you. Drop a message in the comments or via my contact page on dorisswift.com. It would bless me so much to hear what God is doing in your lives. I hope you’ll join me next time when I invite another woman who is taking action where her passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. Until then friend, have a blessed week and I’ll talk to you soon. Doris
- 28Jenna Erlandson~Finding God’s Faithfulness EverywhereHow 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, how and why He called her to step away from the nursing job she loved, and how we can find God's faithfulness in every situation. We also talk about identity, worth, and how that's defined, which is an area she's been leaning into and teaching over the past two years. I know what she shares will encourage, inspire, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Jenna Erlandson. Jenna Erlandson Jenna Erlandson is the host of Bridge of the Faithful podcast. She's an oncology nurse, pastor's wife, mama to 3, one of which has special needs, and is passionate about sharing what she's learned in all situations while finding God's Faithfulness everywhere. Favorite Quote from the Show "God uses our ordinary life to prove that He is faithful." ~ Jenna Erlandson Connect with Jenna! You can connect with Jenna at botfpodcast.com on Instagram and Facebook Bridge of the Faithful Podcast Stay awhile... I would also love to connect with you, so reach out to me on my contact page at dorisswift.com. In this world we will have trouble, but Jesus tells us to take heart because He has overcome the world. If you're fighting fear grab my... Fear-Fighting Scripture Verses I invite you to join my community of women who receive inspirational messages, helpful resources, and updates on podcast and book news! Thank You for Being Such a Blessing Thank you again for being a faithful listener of Fierce Calling! I'd love to hear how Fierce Calling has encouraged and inspired you. Drop a message in the comments or via my contact page on dorisswift.com. It would bless me so much to hear what God is doing in your lives. I hope you’ll join me next time when I invite another woman who is taking action where her passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. Until then friend, have a blessed week and I’ll talk to you soon. Doris
- 29Mandy Sullivan~How to Stop Struggling with Identity, Weight, and Redemption After DivorceDo 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 Journey, where she weighs in from her kitchen to be accountable and shares what God is teaching her. We also talk about her Nurture Her Soul events and how they are transforming the lives of women. I know you'll be blessed by Mandy's words today. What she shares will encourage, inspire, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Mandy Sullivan. More About Mandy... Favorite Quote from the Show "We are just like this huge collection of life-changers for God's glory."-Mandy Sullivan Connect with Mandy! Do you struggle with identity, weight, or seeking redemption after divorce? Have you been through a difficult season in your life? Connect with Mandy at nurturehersoul.com, and find information about her events and speaking topics. You can also find Mandy on her Facebook page, Nurture Her Soul, where she goes live every Thursday at 8:30 am Central Time, to weigh in and share what God has taught her through His Word that week. Mandy Sullivan Mandy Sullivan is a perfectly flawed and messy woman, whose daily goal is to live out the plan God created for her, a plan to be in relationship with him and to use her gifts so others may see the redemption and hope that only comes from a life with Jesus. Mandy has been in ministry for over 20 years. She is the co-creator of Nurture Her Soul Ministry, a speaker, and Bible study teacher. She serves as the Director of Discipleship and Family Ministries at her church and is currently finishing her Pastoral licensing. She's been married to her second husband, Tom, for 7 years and together they have 5 kids and one granddaughter, and a grandson on the way. Stay awhile... I would also love to connect with you, so reach out to me on my contact page at dorisswift.com. In this world we will have trouble, but Jesus tells us to take heart because He has overcome the world. If you're fighting fear grab my... Fear-Fighting Scripture Verses I invite you to join my community of women who receive inspirational messages, helpful resources, and updates on podcast and book news! Thank You for Being Such a Blessing Thank you again for being a faithful listener of Fierce Calling! I'd love to hear how Fierce Calling has encouraged and inspired you. Drop a message in the comments or via my contact page on dorisswift.com. It would bless me so much to hear what God is doing in your lives. I hope you’ll join me next time when I invite another woman who is taking action where her passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. Until then friend, have a blessed week and I’ll talk to you soon. Doris
- 30Laura Brandenburg~The God Who Sees Me: A Journey Through InfertilityHave 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 player to listen to this episode can be found here ) I know you'll be blessed by Laura's words today. She knows God's heart for her and she wants other women to know God's heart for them, too. What Laura has to say will encourage, inspire, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Laura Brandenburg. Laura Brandenburg Laura C. Brandenburg writes real-life stories of redemption, forgiveness, and grace. Her work has won first place in the RWA "Ignite the Flame" contest, and the ACFW Genesis contest, and was a finalist in First Impressions and a semi-finalist in Genesis. A lover of language and grammar, Laura spends her days trying to inspire college students to love writing as much as she does. She lives in rural West Texas with her handsome husband, their miracle baby girl, and an 80-pound Weimaraner. Favorite Quote from the Show "Life is not always pretty, but God is always good."- Laura C. Brandenburg Connect with Laura! You can connect with Laura at www.lauracbrandenburg.com, join her email list, read her blog, and pick up her free e-book, The Not Forgotten Ones, all found on her website. Stay awhile... I would also love to connect with you, so reach out to me on my contact page at dorisswift.com. In this world we will have trouble, but Jesus tells us to take heart because He has overcome the world. If you're fighting fear grab my... Fear-Fighting Scripture Verses I invite you to join my community of women who receive inspirational messages, helpful resources, and updates on podcast and book news! Thank You for Being Such a Blessing Thank you again for being a faithful listener of Fierce Calling! I'd love to hear how Fierce Calling has encouraged and inspired you. Drop a message in the comments or via my contact page on dorisswift.com. It would bless me so much to hear what God is doing in your lives. I hope you’ll join me next time when I invite another woman who is taking action where her passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. Until then friend, have a blessed week and I’ll talk to you soon. Doris
- 31Jen Ervig~How to Laugh Without Fear of the FutureLife 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're viewing this post via email, the podcast player to listen to this episode can be found here) In her latest book, When My Mind Winds Up: A Pull No Punches Approach to Anxiety, Jen brings her faith and personal journey with open hands in hopes that she can take what's helped her and "pay it forward". I know you'll love her humble honesty and pull-no-punches approach to the hard things in life. What Jen has to say will encourage, inspire, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Jen Ervig. Jen Ervig Jen Ervig is a Seattle area pastor, wife, mom, event speaker, and award-nominated author. Her book, As My Mind Unwinds, has been heralded as a hilarious, non-fluffy, unique take on a devotional surprising even non-Christian readers again and again. Thanks for Listening! Favorite Quotes from the Show "There is a clear definition between conviction and condemnation..."- Jen Ervig "We overcomplicate things when they are really quite so simple; we know the end game..."- Jen Ervig Connect with Jen! You can connect with Jen at asmymindunwinds.com, on Instagram @jensmindunwinds and pick up her books! You can find them on her Amazon author page. Stay awhile... I would also love to connect with you, so reach out to me on my contact page at dorisswift.com. I invite you to join my community of women who receive inspirational messages, helpful resources, and updates on podcast and book news! When you join my email list for free, I’ll send you this free gift... Grab it here: Simple Tips for Sharing Your Faith!, Thank You for Being Such a Blessing Thank you again for being a faithful listener of Fierce Calling! I'd love to hear how Fierce Calling has encouraged and inspired you. Drop a message in the comments or via my contact page on dorisswift.com. It would bless me so much to hear what God is doing in your lives. I hope you’ll join me next time when I invite another woman who is taking action where her passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. Until then friend, have a blessed week and I’ll talk to you soon. Doris ♥
- 32Stephanie Rousselle ~ A Journey from Atheism to Savoring Gospel SpiceHappy 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 this episode can be found here) From Atheism to Christianity, Stephanie shares her journey of discovering the many layers of spice the Gospel offers, and how her Gospel Spice Ministry is helping others taste and see that the Lord is good. I know what Stephanie has to say will encourage, inspire, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Stephanie Rousselle... Thanks for Listening! Favorite Quotes from the Show "Are you going to just ignore and shove to the side what you have discovered to be true historically, but you can't make sense of spiritually, or are you going to dare to take a step of faith?"Stephanie Rousselle, Gospel Spice Ministries "He will meet us wherever we are; there is no place He will not travel for us..."Stephanie Rousselle, Gospel Spice Ministries Connect with Stephanie! You can connect with Stephanie at gospelspice.com where you'll find info about Gospel Spice Ministries and the Gospel Spice Podcast. She'd love to hear from you! Stephanie is passionate about helping others see that God is beautiful, enthralling, and so much more than we could ever imagine. She delights in coming alongside followers of Jesus, using her gifts to help them walk deeper and taste new spices in their intimacy with Him. Her fierce calling is to inspire others to pursue God fiercely. Grab Stephanie's 100% French Recipe! Remember that French recipe Stephanie talked about in the show? As promised, the link below contains the recipe booklet she mentioned: http://gospelspice.com/fiercecalling/ Please download it and let us know how it turns out! Stephanie Rousselle is the founder of Gospel Spice Ministries. Her motto is, “God’s glory, our delight!” She is a wife, mom, podcaster, public speaker, Bible teacher, former women’s ministry director and strategy consultant. And she is 100% French. Born and raised in France, she has lived for her One over the last two decades on three continents, four countries and five cities through six professional roles. Her current Gospel Spice Ministries Team is made of seven women! She thrives on Bible-centered inspirational writing and speaking, and dark chocolate. She has been teaching Scripture to thousands over the last 20 years in France, the UK, Africa and the US, and now to thousands more on all six continents through the Gospel Spice Podcast. Stay awhile... I would also love to connect with you, so reach out to me on my contact page at dorisswift.com. I invite you to join my community of women who receive inspirational messages, helpful resources, and updates on podcast and book news! When you join my email list for free, I’ll send you this free gift... Grab it here: Simple Tips for Sharing Your Faith!, This free resource helps you share the gospel. Maybe grab a recipe from The Gingham Apron or The Gathering Table book and invite a friend in for food and faith night. Thank You for Being Such a Blessing Thank you again for being a faithful listener of Fierce Calling! I'd love to hear how Fierce Calling has encouraged and inspired you. Drop a message in the comments or via my contact page on dorisswift.com. It would bless me so much to hear what God is doing in your lives. I hope you’ll join me next time when I invite another woman who is taking action where her passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. Until then friend, have a blessed week and I’ll talk to you soon. Doris ♥
- 33Molly Herrick~Gathering at the Table: Food, Faith, Farm, & FamilyIn 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 of Jesus, her desire is to share Christ's love with those who the Lord places in her path. Molly, her mother-in-law, and sisters-in-law all contribute to their website, The Gingham Apron, where they share about food, faith, farm, & family. They released their first book, The Gathering Table in October 2020. We are talking homemade O'Henry bars, y'all! Spiced apple cider also comes up in the conversation. You'll hear how Molly came to faith in Christ, too and I know what Molly has to say will encourage, inspire, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Molly Herrick. Thanks for Listening! A Favorite Quote from the Show "The Lord was just tugging on my heart, and I knew what I wanted to do." - Molly Herrick I hope what Molly shared spoke to your heart and encouraged you to take action where God is calling you to serve. Molly and the women in her family are blessing others by sharing their God-given gifts. Friend, you have amazing God-given gifts too. Speaking of gifts... The Gathering Table Makes the perfect Gift! Find links to purchase the book from your favorite retail at https://www.theginghamapron.com/the-gathering-table-book/ You can connect with Molly at theginghamapron.com on Facebook, and Instagram . Grab the book at your favorite retailer or grab The Gathering Table on Amazon. Stay awhile... I would also love to connect with you, so reach out to me on my contact page at dorisswift.com. I invite you to join my community of women who receive inspirational messages, helpful resources, and updates on podcast and book news! When you join my email list for free, I’ll send you this free gift... Grab it here: Simple Tips for Sharing Your Faith!, This free resource helps you share the gospel. Maybe grab a recipe from The Gingham Apron or The Gathering Table book and invite a friend in for food and faith night. Thank You for Being Such a Blessing Thank you again for being a faithful listener of Fierce Calling! I want to take this moment to wish you and your family a Merry & Blessed Christmas! As we celebrate Emmanuel, God with Us, may we bask in His presence because not only was He with us then, He is still with us now. Fierce Calling will be taking a break during the week of Christmas and New Year's, but I look forward to welcoming you back in the new year! In the meantime, there are 50 episodes to listen to. I'd love to hear how Fierce Calling has encouraged and inspired you. Drop a message in the comments or via my contact page on dorisswift.com. It would bless me so much to hear what God is doing in your lives. I hope you’ll join me next time when I invite another woman who is taking action where her passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. Until then friend, have a blessed week, a very Merry Christmas, and I’ll talk to you soon. Doris ♥
- 34Alisa Hope Wagner ~ Listening for God’s DirectionIn 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 to listen to this episode can be found here) Some Favorite Quotes from the Show "God Sees who we will become." - Alisa Hope Wagner "God has a breadcrumb path of resources just for you." - Alisa Hope Wagner Thanks for Listening! I hope what Alisa shared spoke to your heart and encouraged you to take action where God is calling you to serve. Because like Alisa said, our highest calling is to serve and Jesus showed us how to do it well. We may doubt we’re the girl for the job, but God sees the girl He created for the job. And He won’t leave us out there alone, He brings resources and relationships to meet our every need. Connect with Alisa and Grab her Books! Photo credit: Adrian Garza You can connect with Alisa at alisahopewagner.com, on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. Find her all her books on Amazon and be encouraged by the words God has inspired her to write. Stay awhile... I would also love to connect with you, so reach out to me on my contact page at dorisswift.com. I invite you to join my community of women who receive inspirational messages, helpful resources, and updates on podcast and book news! When you join my email list for free, I’ll send you this free gift... Grab it here: Simple Tips for Sharing Your Faith!, This free resource helps you share the gospel, because just like that story of the girl who led a lost soul to Christ who in turn led millions of lost souls to Christ, we never know the impact sharing the gospel with just one person can make. There’s a hurting world out there and people need to hear about the hope they have in Christ. They need God's freedom, peace, and joy... Every lost person matters to God and He wants them found. But life can be hard sometimes and we may struggle with finding joy in the midst of our circumstances. Friend, that joy is still there and we just need to be reminded to reawaken to the Jesus joy in us. What Threatens to Steal Your Joy? If burdens are weighing heavy on your heart, sharing what threatens to steal your joy can be so freeing. I’ll be talking more about that soon and offering a free, 6-day guide in how to surrender your joy stealers to God and live the joyful life you were born to live. Truth is, your joy cannot be stolen from you, but life’s circumstances can make it feel like that way sometimes. But God wants you joyful and He is faithful to do it. I hope you’ll join me next time when I invite another woman who is taking action where her passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. Until then friend, have a blessed week and I’ll talk to you soon. Blessings! Doris ♥
- 35Mischelle 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 my friend Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch. Mischelle gave her life to Jesus at the age of 5, but fell away when her life fell apart after leaving an abusive cult. Listen in as we talk about her redemption story and how God is now using Mischelle to help women share their God stories. She is reaching a multitude of women through her Altered Stories Ministry and Altered Stories Podcast. Her heart is to see women healed and free through the sharing of their stories and the deliverance of God's grace. A Great Quote from Mischelle: "Our stories are a gift to the receiver--it's a calling..." Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch Thanks for Listening! I hope Mischelle's story of being a redeemed and healed survivor inspired you today. Is God calling you to share your altered story? Connect with Mischelle! Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch You can connect with Mischelle and find her podcast at alteredstories.org, on the Altered Stories Ministry Facebook Page, on Instagram, and email msaundersgottsch@gmail.com. Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch is the CEO/Founder of Altered Stories Ministry and Podcast Host of the Altered Stories Show. She is a wife to Mark, mother to her adult daughter, Tawny, Gigi to Bentley Rose, aunt, friend, dog Mama to Beau and Bell, speaker, ministry and business leader and is passionate about helping women to share their God stories to help women overcome their struggles. Stay awhile... Explore my website dorisswift.com and hang out for a while. Check out these free resources, like my Fear Fighting Bible Verses, and my ebook, Step Out of Your Doubt and Into Your Calling. Need help sharing your faith with others? Join my email list and receive my free resource, Simple Tips for Sharing Your Faith. When you subscribe you'll automatically receive my free monthly newsletter with valuable resources you'll love. Read my past blog posts and listen to previous podcast episodes all in one place on dorisswift.com! Blessings! Doris
- 36Deb DeArmond ~ The Heart of the FamilyIn 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 will encourage you, especially if you're wondering what God is calling you to do. A Great Quote from Deb "We are called to greatness in Him, greatness to bring Him glory. We have the opportunity to impact the world - or at least the section He's called us to. Living integrity-driven, connections-focused lives draw people to ask, 'How did you do that?' or 'How did you make it through that?' Story is vital, it's always about His story and how it's impacted us. That's how we reach them - story." - Deb DeArmond Thanks for Listening! I hope Deb's story inspired you today. Is God calling you to marriage and/or family ministry? Connect with Deb and Grab her Books! Deb DeArmond You can connect with Deb DeArmond at debdearmond.com Deb DeArmond is an expert in the fields of communication, relationship and conflict resolution. A writer and popular speaker, Deb focuses on topics related to the marriage and family. Her books include: Related by Chance, Family by Choice , I Choose You Today: 31 Choices to Make Love Last , and Don’t Go to Bed Angry: Stay Up and Fight. Her latest book, Bumper Sticker Be-Attitudes, is a humor-tinged devotional for the busy believer seeking deep truths with a chuckle on the side. Stay awhile... Explore my website dorisswift.com and hang out for a while. Check out these free resources, like my Fear Fighting Bible Verses, and my ebook, Step Out of Your Doubt and Into Your Calling. Need help sharing your faith with others? Join my email list and receive my free resource, Simple Tips for Sharing Your Faith. When you subscribe you'll automatically receive my free monthly newsletter with valuable resources you'll love. Read my past blog posts and listen to previous podcast episodes all in one place on dorisswift.com! Blessings! Doris
- 37Ronne Rock: Telling Stories that Change StoriesIn 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 Your God-Designed Influence and Impact Right Where You Are (Revell Publishing) Favorite Quote from Ronne "Every piece of your journey is a piece of a redemptive story that can change the story of somebody else." - Ronne rock Thanks for Listening! I hope Ronne's story inspired you today. Is God calling you to serve with Orphan Outreach or some other ministry to children? Connect with Ronne! Kate Hurley You can connect with Ronne at ronnerock.com and onewomancanchangetheworld.com Ronne Rock weaves themes of transformative hope and grace-filled leadership into everything she shares on page and stage. She’s an award-winning marketing executive who travels around the world to gather words and images that inspire others to action with Orphan Outreach, a global nonprofit dedicated to serving the orphaned and vulnerable. She and her husband live in the Texas Hill Country. Stay awhile... Explore my website dorisswift.com and hang out for a while. Check out these free resources, like my Fear Fighting Bible Verses, and my ebook, Step Out of Your Doubt and Into Your Calling. Need help sharing your faith with others? Join my email list and receive my free resource, Simple Tips for Sharing Your Faith. When you subscribe you'll automatically receive my free monthly newsletter with valuable resources you'll love. Read my past blog posts and listen to previous podcast episodes all in one place on dorisswift.com! Blessings! Doris
- 38Kate Hurley~An Unexpected Journey of SinglenessIn 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 God understands them. "He wants me to have joy and hope, but He also understands why I struggle." ~ Kate Hurley I love how she said... "You can struggle and still trust in God." ~ Kate Hurley This quote by Kate is so powerful... It's okay to long and let go at the same time. How freeing is that? Gifted and Called Kate is also an amazingly talented singer/song writer and has toured all over the world. God is opening doors for her gifts to make an impact. She also talked about her upcoming book, Prodigal Mind: Change Your Story One Thought at a Time. She writes books about what's helped her so God can use them to help others. Who couldn't use a book like that? Another Fierce Calling action Kate is taking is starting a sponsorship program to teach minority low income youth free music lessons. LOVE! Thanks for Listening! I hope you were inspired by what Kate had to share. God has plans for each of us and although waiting is hard, God is always aware of the desires of our hearts. His timing is always worth waiting for. Connect with Kate! Kate Hurley You can connect with Kate at katehurley.com on Instagram @iamkatehurley and Facebook Kate's Restore Your Story Links... restoreyourstory.online and Restore Your Story Facebook Group Kate Hurley is a singer-songwriter, worship leader, writer, life coach, and teacher based out of Asheville, NC. She traveled the world for fourteen years sharing her music and stories. She has played and taught everywhere from castles in Germany to slums in India to 30,000 people hippie gatherings. She was a writer and performer with Enter the Worship Circle for several years. She has created seven solo albums and is on several other compilation albums, including Enter the Worship Circle: Third Circle. Kate loves living in intentional communities and has lived in several communities around the country. I know she'd love to hear from you! Are You Ready to Rise Up? Get Ready to Be Encouraged & Equipped!The Christian Women Entrepreneurs Rise Up Summit September 21 - October 11, 2020Whatever your business or ministry, you will benefit from this Summit!It's Free & OnlineRegister Today at www.2020RiseUp.com I hope you check this free online event out! Blessed to be a part of it and I know God is equipping His daughter's to rise up! It makes me think of Lydia and the amazing business woman she was! How about the Proverbs 31 woman? Wow, such inspiring examples we can learn from. Stay awhile... Explore my website dorisswift.com and hang out for a while. You’ll find free resources, like my Fear Fighting Bible Verses, and my ebook, Step Out of Your Doubt and Into Your Calling. Need help sharing your faith with others? Join my email list and receive my free resource, Simple Tips for Sharing Your Faith. When you do you'll also receive my free monthly newsletter with great info and other resources you'll love. Read my past blog posts and listen to previous podcast episodes all in one place on dorisswift.com! Blessings! Doris
- 39Christine Trimpe~Satisfying Our Hunger with the Bread of LifeIn 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 to personally know the One who makes all things possible. Her journey is centered on joy and Christine's story will inspire, encourage, and challenge you; so listen in while I have a chat with Christine Trimpe. Thanks for Listening! I hope you were inspired by what Christine had to share. Satisfying Our Hunger with the Bread of Life is key to healthy living. Connect with Christine! Photo credit: Sarah Wyatt-Stahl Christine Trimpe is a worship leader, writer, speaker, and joy seeker. She is also a weight loss warrior and recently *lost over 100 pounds for good. As Christine says, God flipped the cravings of her soul and called her to inspire, motivate, and encourage others to pursue their best health physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Her transformation story has been shared internationally in publications such as Reader's Digest, First for Women, Woman's World, and DietDoctor.com. You can connect with Christine at christinetrimpe.com where you'll find all the information she talked about on the show, including her keto website. All her social media links are there too! *BEFORE EMBARKING ON ANY KETOGENIC OR LOW-CARB/HEALTHY FAT DIET, WEIGHT LOSS DIET, INTERMITTENT FASTING, EXERCISE OR LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION PROGRAM, YOU ARE STRONGLY URGED TO MEET WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL TO OBTAIN AN ASSESSMENT OF YOUR PHYSICAL CONDITION, DISCUSS YOUR WEIGHT LOSS AND OTHER GOALS, AND OBTAIN THE MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL’S ADVICE AND RECOMMENDATIONS. Connect with Doris Subscribe to my podcast so you'll never miss an episode and listen to this... Fierce Calling News! Guess what, friend? The Fierce Calling Podcast will be moving to a new schedule! Beginning September 1, episodes will come out every other Tuesday to give you more time to listen in between episodes! Explore my website dorisswift.com and hang out for a while. You’ll find free resources, like my Fear Fighting Bible Verses, and my ebook, Step Out of Your Doubt and Into Your Calling. Need help sharing your faith with others? Join my email list and receive my free resource, Simple Tips for Sharing Your Faith. When you do you'll also receive my free monthly newsletter with great info and other resources you'll love. Read my past blog posts and listen to previous podcast episodes all in one place on dorisswift.com. Struggling with Forgiving Yourself? Pick up a copy of my book, Goodbye Regret: Forgiving Yourself of Past Mistakes. It makes a great gift and is perfect for women's prison ministries, pregnancy centers, and women's ministry events. I hope you’ll join me next time when I talk with another woman who is taking action where her passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. Until then, friend, have a blessed week and I’ll talk to you soon. Stay awhile... Check out Fierce Calling past episodes!
- 40Sarah Harmeyer~You Have a Place at Neighbor’s TableSarah 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 table. Little did she know that God had even bigger plans for Sarah's Neighbor's Table. He is continually expanding the boarders of her love mission. Now those Neighbor's Tables are multiplying across America. Neighbor's Table, a love mission. God not only called Sarah to be a people-gatherer, He encouraged her to find other people-gatherers, too. Other people who say, "You have a place at my Neighbor's Table." Here is what people-gatherers do. I found in this awesome quote from Sarah's website... We gather people.We build and deliver handcrafted tables.We live out a love mission together. Love the scripture mentioned in the show... "The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it." 1 Thessalonians 5:24 Friend, the One who calls you is faithful. Answer His call on your life and see where He leads. God brought someone into her life who recognized her gifts and how she might pray about using them. She had no idea what that meant, but God did. And He revealed it one table at a time. He will do that for you too--one step at a time. As Always, Thanks for Listening! I hope you were inspired, encouraged, and challenged by what Sarah shared. By challenged I mean challenged to take action and step out in faith. If you're not sure what that step is, ask God and He will reveal it according to His timing and purposes. I love how Sarah said she is walking in her calling out of a place of rest in Him--and I know her guests can sense it. Sarah greets her guests with the genuine love of Christ and makes them feel welcome. Remember in the show how we learned she tells each guest, "I've prepared a place for you..." Just like Jesus Who has gone to prepare a place for us. Neighbor's Table is a little bit of Heaven on earth... "My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am." John 14:2-3 Is God calling you to join the Neighbor's Table family? Connect with Sarah! Sarah Harmeyer You can connect with Sarah Harmeyer at Neighborstable.com Instagram @neighborstable Facebook: Neighbors Table Connect with Me! Let's stay connected, friend. Subscribe to my podcast so you'll never miss an episode! Then check out dorisswift.com and hang out for a while. You’ll find free resources, like my Fear Fighting Bible Verses, and my ebook, Step Out of Your Doubt and Into Your Calling. Need help sharing your faith with others? Join my email list and receive my free resource, Simple Tips for Sharing Your Faith. Lookout for my monthly newsletter with . Read my past blog posts and listen to previous podcast episodes all in one place. Struggling with Forgiving Yourself? Pick up a copy of my book, Goodbye Regret: Forgiving Yourself of Past Mistakes. It makes a great gift and is perfect for women's prison ministries, pregnancy centers, and women's ministry events. I hope you’ll join me next time when I talk with another woman who is taking action where her passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. Until then, friend, have a blessed week and I’ll talk to you soon. Stay awhile... Check out Fierce Calling past episodes!
- 41Brandi Voth~Empowering Survivors of Sex TraffickingIn 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 so they can walk in their purpose and better serve the Kingdom of God. In her book, The Power Project: A Journey of Purpose, she lays out tangible steps for the reader to take in following their own journey of purpose. Thanks for Listening today! I hope you were inspired, encouraged, and challenged by what Brandi had to share. I loved chatting with her and hearing how she is using her God-given gifts to impact the world for Christ. Isn't it cool how she not only teaches life and business skills, but she created a social enterprise hat company, The Power Hat Co., to employ these precious women she mentors. That's what God does, friend. He know our needs and He uses us to meet the needs of others. Loved that part in the show when Brandi shared about people saying it's such a small world when things come together in which she replies, "It's not such a small world, it's such a big God!" So true! She is making a difference and empowering survivors of sex trafficking. Brandi can rock a hat for sure and she wants you to rock one too! Head on over to The Power Hat Co and use the code "POWERSQUAD" to receive a 10% discount off your purchase. Besides being an author, speaker, mentor, and social entrepreneur, she's also a podcast host! Check out The Power Project Podcast! On a personal note, Brandi is a boy mom to a 26 year old step-son, and a 14 and 11 year old. Her and her family live at a lake and enjoy fishing and wakeboarding. But her favorite place on earth is in her motorhome traveling the countryside. She doesn't want women to just be inspired, she wants women to take action. God has equipped her with such a great business sense and you can almost see her wheels turning with new ideas! She is creating new enterprises and mentoring leaders for the Kingdom. Connect with Brandi! Brandi Voth You can connect with Brandi at the-powerproject.com Instagram @thepowerhatco and @brandivoth Facebook: The Power Project Connect with Me! Subscribe to my podcast so you'll never miss an episode! Also, check out dorisswift.com and hang out for a while. You’ll find free resources, like my Fear Fighting Bible Verses, and my ebook, Step Out of Your Doubt and Into Your Calling. Need help sharing your faith with others? Join my email list and receive my free resource, Simple Tips for Sharing Your Faith. in my monthly newsletter. Read my past blog posts and listen to previous podcast episodes all in one place. Struggling with Forgiving Yourself? Pick up a copy of my book, Goodbye Regret: Forgiving Yourself of Past Mistakes. It makes a great gift and is perfect for women's prison ministries, pregnancy centers, and women's ministry events. I hope you’ll join me next time when I talk with another woman who is taking action where her passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. Until then, friend, have a blessed week and I’ll talk to you soon. Stay awhile... Check out Fierce Calling past episodes!
- 42An Unexpected CallingIn 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 of other people and help connect them and get them plugged into ministries where they can thrive. Through the years she's worn many hats – filmmaker, blogger, writer, ministry leader, speaker, and now podcast host. The common thread through all of them is women and storytelling. She loves telling stories that inspire and encourage women in their walk with the Lord. So cool how Sharon herself walked into an unexpected calling as a filmmaker. Sharon says, "As a speaker, I love sharing personal stories of the amazing things I’ve witnessed God doing in my own life as well as in the lives of others. And as a podcast host, I’m working my way through the Bible, sharing the stories of All God’s Women. Thanks for Listening! I hope you were inspired by what Sharon had to share. Connect with Sharon! Sharon Wilharm Sharon Wilharm is a female filmmaker, Christian speaker, and ministry leader. She's also the host of All God’s Women podcast. Sharon’s motion pictures have screened in theaters, festivals, and churches around the world and has aired on multiple television networks. She’s been recognized with the “Shibboleth Award for Visionary Leadership in the Field of Christian Filmmaking”, four ICVM Crown Awards, and dozens of “Best Director”, “Best Writer”, and “Best of Fest” awards. You can connect with Sharon at sharonwilharm.com. There you'll find all her social media links, her podcast, and her films. Connect with Me! Subscribe to my podcast so you'll never miss an episode! Also, check out dorisswift.com and hang out for a while. You’ll find free resources, like my Fear Fighting Bible Verses, and my ebook, Step Out of Your Doubt and Into Your Calling. Need help sharing your faith with others? Join my email list and receive my free resource, Simple Tips for Sharing Your Faith. in my monthly newsletter. Read my past blog posts and listen to previous podcast episodes all in one place. Struggling with Forgiving Yourself? Pick up a copy of my book, Goodbye Regret: Forgiving Yourself of Past Mistakes. It makes a great gift and is perfect for women's prison ministries, pregnancy centers, and women's ministry events. I hope you’ll join me next time when I talk with another woman who is taking action where her passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. Until then, friend, have a blessed week and I’ll talk to you soon. Stay awhile... Check out Fierce Calling past episodes!
- 43Dorenthea Nemeth~God Will Bring You Through ItIn 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 Steps to Get Unstuck and Walk Into Purpose". She inspires women to run after their goals and ambitions, and to just dream again. Thanks for Listening! I hope you were inspired by what Dorenthea had to share. It's time to walk in to your next, the next thing God has for you. Dorenthea's Quotes "It is your faith that will help you to endure that winter season." "When you are on the brink of your breakthrough, don't give up." "Even when I'm faithless, God is faithful." Connect with Dorenthea! Dorenthea Nemeth Dorenthea Nemeth is a women's conference speaker, author, Bible teacher, and worship leader. She's the mother of two beautiful children, a wife to her awesome husband, and a G-ma! Dorenthea's Favs... In my free time, I love to read the Bible, vacation with my husband and spend time with my grandchildren. I can often be found trying to stay in shape at the gym. You can connect with Dorentha at dorenthea.com on Instagram at iamdorenthea, and Facebook at iamdorenthea. Dorenthea's New Book Girl Push: Trusting God's Timing for Your Promise When it Feels Like Your "Due Season" Will Never Come Connect with Me! Subscribe to my podcast so you'll never miss an episode! Also, check out dorisswift.com and hang out for a while. You’ll find free resources, like my Fear Fighting Bible Verses, and my ebook, Step Out of Your Doubt and Into Your Calling. Need help sharing your faith with others? Join my email list and receive my free resource, Simple Tips for Sharing Your Faith. Struggling with Forgiving Yourself? Pick up a copy of my book, Goodbye Regret: Forgiving Yourself of Past Mistakes. It makes a great gift and is perfect for women's prison ministries, pregnancy centers, and women's ministry events. I hope you’ll join me next time when I talk with another woman who is taking action where her passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. Until then, friend, have a blessed week and I’ll talk to you soon. Stay awhile... Check out Fierce Calling past episodes!
- 44The Power of Living a Life Marked by Joy with Guest Suzie EllerIn 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 because Suzie's heart-cry and compassion are deeply evident. Hear about her year called "scarred" and what God has been teaching her about true joy. Thanks for Listening! I hope you were inspired by what Suzie had to share. Suzie is a "Joy Noticer" and she wants us to be joy noticers, too. As Suzie said... Connect with Suzie! Suzanne (Suzie) Eller is a bestselling author, podcast host of More Than Small Talk, and Intl. speaker. She is a mama, “Gaga” to 6 littles, wife to Richard, and a cancer survivor (twice). You can connect with suzie at suzanneeller.com, on Instagram at Suzanne.Eller, and Facebook at Suzanne Eller. Suzie's Books Mentioned in the Show Pre-order JoyKeeper! The Spirit-Led Heart Come with Me: Discovering the Beauty of Following Where He Leads More books by Suzie Connect with Me! Subscribe to my podcast so you'll never miss an episode! Also, check out dorisswift.com and hang out for a while. You’ll find free resources, like my Fear Fighting Bible Verses, and my ebook, Step Out of Your Doubt and Into Your Calling. Need help sharing your faith with others? Join my email list and receive my free resource, Simple Tips for Sharing Your Faith. in my monthly newsletter. Read my past blog posts and listen to previous podcast episodes all in one place. Struggling with Forgiving Yourself? Pick up a copy of my book, Goodbye Regret: Forgiving Yourself of Past Mistakes. It makes a great gift and is perfect for women's prison ministries, pregnancy centers, and women's ministry events. I hope you’ll join me next time when I talk with another woman who is taking action where her passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. Until then, friend, have a blessed week and I’ll talk to you soon. Stay awhile... Check out Fierce Calling past episodes!
- 4538: The Fierce Calling Life: Inspiration from a Special Needs Mama & Marketing Strategist with guest Kim StewartIn 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 getting their words into the world. Hear about the cool ministries she is involved in and how she and her family serve together. Thanks for Listening! I hope you were inspired by what Kim had to share. She is living out loving community well, in her family, business, and neighborhood. She is a wonderful example of why God calls us to do life together. That reminds me of one of my favorite scriptures, “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 You can connect with Kim kimstewartmarketing.com and find out more about her marketing strategies and favorite resources. Check out her Instagram page and follow her @kimstewinspired Connect with Kim! Want to win one of the two complimentary strategy sessions with Kim she mentioned in the show? Leave a comment and share this episode on your favorite social media site between now and July 28 2020, be sure to tag me, and we’ll draw two names! This is a great and valuable opportunity so don’t miss out! This may be God’s next step in your fierce calling. Connect with Me! I’d also love to stay connected with you, so check out dorisswift.com and hang out for a while. There you’ll find free resources, like my Fear Fighting Bible Verses, and my ebook, Step Out of Your Doubt and Into Your Calling. Read my past blog posts and listen to previous podcast episodes all in one place. I hope you’ll join me next time when I talk with another woman who is taking action where her passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. Until then, friend, have a blessed week and I’ll talk to you soon. Books Mentioned in the Show Made to Crave by Lysa Terkeurst Let it Go by Karen Ehmen A Confident Heart by Renee Swope Stay awhile... Check out Fierce Calling past episodes!
- 46Marnie Swedberg~Applying Your God-Given Passions to Everyday LifeIn 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 uniquely, how how they can apply that to everyday life. I know what Marnie has to say will inspire and encourage you to use your God-given passions for Christ, so listen in while I have a chat with Marnie Swedberg. Thank you for listening, friend! Be Encouraged and Take that First Step I hope you were inspired by what Marnie had to share. She taught us so many valuable lessons, one of which is this: We need to share what God teaches us with others and most importantly share His love. Loved how Marnie talked about us being flow-thru vessels and all Her analogies are spot on. Her fierce calling is impacting the lives of women worldwide, but her journey began with a single step out in faith. That’s how we do it friend, we take one step with God, then the next and you know what? Every step matters. Connect with Us! You can connect with Marnie Swedberg at marnie.com and check out all of her wonderful resources and cool membership program. You'll find all her wonderful books on her website under the tab "Find it Fast" I’d also love to stay connected, so check out dorisswift.com and hang out for a while! You’ll find free resources, like my Fear Fighting Bible Verses, and my ebook, Step Out of Your Doubt and Into Your Calling. Read my past blog posts and listen to previous podcast episodes all in one place! Do you know Jesus personally? Check out my Meet Jesus page. As Marnie said, Jesus knocks on the door of our hearts and He wants to come in. But He won't force His way He waits for us to respond. ♥ Friend, you have a Fierce Calling and God has given you gifts to use for His glory. We are on this sisterhood journey together, so know that you are never alone. No matter what, God is with you and He will direct your steps... “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.’” Isaiah 30:21 Your God-given passions are where God wants you to act. It's your Fierce Calling. I hope you'll join me next time when I talk with another woman who is taking action where her passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. Until then, friend, have a blessed week and I'll talk to you soon... Check out some of my popular posts: To the Girl with Passion & Conviction: Get Ready, It’s Go TimeHave You Pulled the Ribbon to Free Your Gifts?How to See the Greater Good in Our TrialsHow to be Battle Ready for the Fight of Your LifeFriend, is Your Gift Waiting in the Wings?Girl, Live Your Real Life: Trading in the Made-Up Life for the One GodFIVE FIERCE TRUTHS About You – Truth #1 – IdentityFIVE FIERCE TRUTHS About You – Truth #2 – ConfidenceFIVE FIERCE TRUTHS About You – Truth #3 – CourageFIVE FIERCE TRUTHS About You – Truth #4 – GiftsFIVE FIERCE TRUTHS About You – Truth #5 – Calling
- 47Tera Bradham~Reconciling Pain with the Goodness of GodWhat 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 the hope and healing only Jesus brings--which may not always look as we think it should. *Listen to this episode at dorisswift.com Connect with Us! Tera shared her incredibly inspiring story and I hope it encouraged you today. She is finding that the longer she walks with God, the more okay she is with the mystery that He is. How about when she shared about her scar? So beautiful! Reconciling pain with the goodness of God is what she is called to share with others. It's her Fierce Calling. You can connect with Tera at terabradham.com and don't forget to grab her book, Swimming for Freedom: A True Story of Faith, Hope, and Victory, using the discount code FIERCE20 and she will personally autograph it for you! Check out her Vying for Victory podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also sign up for the next heal retreat Tera talked about in the show at thehealretreat.com. Jesus is our healer and He wants to heal your pain, friend. I would also love to stay connected with you, so please subscribe to the podcast and join my email list for free! Subscribe to my email list and get my free ebook, Step Out of Your Doubt and Into Your Calling! Or look for the pop-up invite where you can enter your email address. I will visit your inbox about once a month with great resources and more encouragement! Friend, you have a Fierce Calling and don't let the enemy tell you otherwise. Your pain has purpose and God has gifted you to make a difference in the world. I hope you'll join me next time when I invite another woman who is taking action where her passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. Until then, friend, have a blessed week and I'll talk to you soon ♥ For More Encouragement... What Does Awestruck Wonder Look Like? 35: Leading with Your Strengths: The Enneagram from a Biblical Perspective with Guest Amy Wicks 34: Living Our Purpose with Promise with Guest Laurie Stroup Smith 33: The Good Fruit of Comparison & The Gift of Sabbath Rest with Guest Amber Cullum
- 48Releasing Our Burdens and Living Our Purpose with Promise with guest Laurie Smith StroupWelcome 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 fiction, we're talking about other things life brings--hard things, like grief, aging parents, and difficult decisions. I know what Laurie has to share will encourage and inspire you. You can connect with Laurie at lauriestroupsmith.com on Facebook and Instagram Subscribe to her email list on her website and get a free download of Chapter 1 of her book Pockets of Promise. I'd also love to connect with you, so subscribe to my blog and when you do, you'll receive my Fear Fighting Scripture Verses as my gift to you. I'd like to leave you with this encouraging passage of scripture found in Colossians: "So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. 14 Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity." Colossians 3:12-14 I hope you'll join me next time when I talk with another woman who is taking action where her passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. Until then friend, have a blessed week and I'll talk to you soon... Music in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions - Glass Beads
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