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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- 49Amber Cullum: The Good Fruit of Comparison and Sabbath RestHow can we gain a whole new perspective on comparison? How can we experience the gift of Sabbath rest? What is a Shabbat meal? Amber unpacks all this and more on this episode of the Fierce Calling Podcast so listen in while I have a chat with Amber Cullum. Amber Cullum is the podcast host behind Grace Enough. She is first and foremost a child of God, saved by His grace alone, but doesn't always act like it. She is wife to Sam, mom of 3, a Physical Therapist, a Kentucky native living in Raleigh, and a lover of connecting with people and learning the stories of God’s grace in their lives. Check out the books Amber mentioned in this episode: The Art of Rest by Adam Mabry 24/6 by Matthew Sleeth You can connect with Amber at graceenoughpodcast.com her Grace Enough Podcast Facebook page, and Grace Enough Instagram page. I'd also love to connect with you so subscribe to this podcast, then hop on over to https://dorisswift.com/ and sign up for my personal email list. My subscribers are first to hear about great resources, podcast and book news! God is good all the time, friend. He loves you, sees you, and has a Fierce Calling He is calling you to. Listen for His voice above the noise of the world and find His peace that surpasses all understanding. Walk in your Fierce Calling as we join together for the furtherance of the Kingdom. Much Love and God's blessings! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doris-swift/message
- 50Meg Glesener: How to Love Our Teens & Adult Kids WellShow Notes Meg Glesener was raised by a father who was atheist and mom of little faith. When Jesus got a hold of Meg's heart as a teen He transformed her life and brought new hopeAA. Her life's joy is being a mom and she especially loves being a mom to teens and adult children who are parents themselves. Hear what it means to be a mentor mom and important take-aways in loving our teens and adult kids well. You will be encouraged by her words today, so listen in as I have a chat with Meg Glesener. You can connect with Meg here: Website: lettersfromhomepodcast.com Faceboook: facebook.com/lettersfromhomepodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/lettersfromhomepodcast/ LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/margaret-glesener-3314721a5 I'd also love to connect with you, so don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and join my personal email list at dorisswift.com Friend, every woman of God has a fierce calling. I hope this podcasts encourages you in your walk with Christ and to step out in faith to do what God is calling you to do. I hope you'll join me next time when I invite another woman to share where she's taking action where her passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. Until then friend, have a blessed week and I'll talk to you soon... Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doris-swift/message
- 51Stephanie Pletka: Loving the Girl God Created You to BeShow Notes Hello and welcome to episode 31 of the Fierce Calling Podcast. I’m your host Doris Swift. This podcast is about a community of women who are rising above difficult circumstances and taking action where their passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. They are using their gifts to impact the world for Christ and I hope this podcast encourages other women to take action and use their gifts to impact the world--because every woman of God has a Fierce Calling. In today’s episode, Loving the Girl God Created You to Be, I’m talking with my friend Stephanie Pletka. Stephanie is a speaker, entrepreneur, and the author Living Your Best Life, Letting Go of Self-Doubt, Fear, and Other’s Expectations to Live the Life You’ve Always Dreamed. She encourages us to live life to the fullest and not to the busy and to be who we are, Ourselves. Plus, she’s so fun and I know what she has to say will speak to your heart today, so listen in while I have a chat with Stephanie Pletka. Thank you for listening. I hope Stephanie’s message encouraged you to be you, the girl God created you to be. Begin today living life to the full instead of the busy and never lose sight of your true identity in Christ. You can connect with Stephanie at stephaniepletka.com, Instagram, and check out her Best Life Group on Facebook. I’d also love to connect with you so subscribe to this podcast, then hop on over to fiercecallingpodcast.com or dorisswift.com and join my personal email list. You’ll receive encouragement and resources my subscribers are first to receive. I hope you’ll join me next time when I invite another woman to share where she is taking action where her passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. Until then, friend, have a blessed week and I’ll talk to you soon… --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doris-swift/message
- 52Vona Johnson: Living a Life of PurposeIn this episode I'm talking with my friend Vona Johnson. She helps others find courage to walk in their calling and live a life of purpose and meaning. Find out the real reason her career took a short detour and how that's applicable to all of our lives. Her story, her confidence in Christ, and her God-given gifts are all being used for the furtherance of the Kingdom. She is walking in her Fierce Calling which is to help others walk in theirs. Listen in while I have a chat with Vona Johnson. Vona Johnson is a master certified life coach who helps people who find themselves wandering through life feeling empty and unfulfilled, create a deeper connection with their faith and live a life of purpose and meaning. Her podcast, Longing for More, helps listeners find their unique path to living their more! Vona believes that we are all created for a purpose, but too often life gets in the way and we lose sight of our true calling. She loves helping people reconnect with their dreams and find the courage to live the life their soul is longing for. Connect with Us! You can connect with Vona at vonajohnson.com where you'll find information on her coaching, mastermind, and links to her social media pages. I'd also love to connect with you, so subscribe to this podcast then hop on over to my website, dorisswift.com, to find more encouragement and free downloadable ebooks and resources. Thank you for listening! I so appreciate you and if this podcast blesses you would you consider leaving a rating, comment, and sharing it with friends on your social media pages? Friend, you have a Fierce Calling and your life has purpose and meaning. I'd like to leave you with this favorite scripture of mine from Isaiah 30:21: "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.'" I hope you'll join me next time when I talk to 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. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doris-swift/message
- 53Angel Faulk: Joyfully Living with an Attitude of GratitudeAngel has an amazing story of faith and encouragement to share with you! While walking through the diagnosis of a brain tumor, brain surgery, and having to relearn to walk, talk, and eat, Angel knew God was with her. Hear how she is spreading Jesus joy, sharing her story with others, and using her gifts to impact the world for Christ. Her story will inspire you so listen in! Angel Faulk is a 51 year old brain tumor survivor, wife and mom, fitness professional, health and wellness advocate and entrepreneur living every day for Jesus! You can connect with Angel at https://afaulk.juiceplus.com/us/en on Facebook @TheFitnessAngel and on Instagram at The Fitness Angel I'd also love to connect with you, so please subscribe to this podcast and hop on over to my blog dorisswift.com. Also, grab my ebook, Step Out of Your Doubt and into Your Calling free to you, friend! If this podcast blesses you, I'd so appreciate it you would consider rating it, leaving a comment, and sharing with your friends! Blessings! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doris-swift/message
- 54Misty Phillip: God Wants to Spark Something New in YouAs life ebbs and flows, we can find ourselves wondering what God is calling us to in the season we find ourselves in. How can we discover if what we are doing lines up with God’s plans and timing? Today I welcome my friend Misty Phillip. Misty shares how God sparked something unexpected and new in her that changed the trajectory of her calling. Countless others are being positively impacted by this one step out in faith. Hear how that all came about and the message of encouragement she has for you. Her story will inspire you so listen in as I have a chat with Misty Phillip. Misty Phillip is a wife, mom, podcaster, speaker, and author who is passionate about encouraging women to overcome challenges in life by seeking Jesus, studying the Word and growing in grace. Founder of the Spark Christian Podcast Conference, Co-Founder of Rocket Podcast, and host of the By His Grace podcast show. Misty inspires women through her speaking, mastermind group and currently serves as the Houston Connect Leader for Christian Women In Media. Misty is the author of The Struggle is Real: But So is God Bible Study. You can connect with Misty at mistyphillip.com on Facebook, Instagram, and be sure to pick up her Bible study, The Struggle is Real but So is God and check out her, By His Grace Podcast. I’d love to stay connected and would so appreciate if you would subscribe to this podcast, leave a rating and review. That will help others find it too. Then hop on over to my blog dorisswift.com, and scroll down on the right sidebar for free gifts, like my Fear Fighting Scriptures resource. God is in control and still on the Throne, friend. His mercies are new every morning and He has plans for your life. Take time today to ask Him what He has for you in the season that you’re in. As Misty said, He loves those kinds of prayers and wants to answer them. Even if things seem quiet, trust that He will reveal your next steps in due time, His time. I hope you’ll join me next week when I invite another woman to share where she is taking action where her passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. Until then, friend, have a bless week and I’ll talk to you soon. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doris-swift/message
- 55Blythe Daniel and Dr. Helen McIntosh: Restoration for the Mother/Daughter RelationshipIn this special Mother's Day edition episode, Room for Grace: Restoration for the Mother-Daughter Relationship, I'm talking with my friends Blythe Daniel and her mom, Dr. Helen McIntosh. We're talking all about the relationship between mother and daughter. But this isn't just about Mother's Day, it's relevant every day. Relationships between mothers and daughters can be messy and hurtful. Dr. Helen McIntosh understands the uncertainty of a strained relationship and the scars that can develop. Raised by a mother who battled anxiety, anger, and alcoholism, Helen struggled to understand her mom’s verbal abuse, thinking something was wrong with her. Years later, after becoming a Doctor of Counseling Psychology, Helen recognized she did the best she could with what she knew about her mother. She had a deep desire to help other women hurt by their mother-daughter relationship and to raise her daughter Blythe differently by maintaining a good relationship with her. Grab Their Book! Today, Helen and Blythe, who is a mother of two daughters, have a close and healthy mother-daughter bond achieved through much effort and repairs. In Mended: Restoring the Hearts of Mothers and Daughters (Harvest House Publishers), they share how they’ve built, guarded, and renewed a relationship centered around respecting, listening, then talking. They walk readers through the steps to restoring what’s between you and include specific conversation starters that are open-handed and welcoming, using grace-filled words with each other. They also show how to experience freedom when you aren’t able to talk with the person you want to be mended with. Dr. Helen McIntosh is a counselor, educator, speaker and author. Blythe Daniel is an author, speaker, literary agent, and marketer with over 20 years of experience in the publishing industry. Let's Connect! You can connect with Blythe and Dr. Helen and pick up the free resources mentioned in the show at ourmendedhearts.com. Check out their social media pages for more ways to connect: FACEBOOK The Blythe Daniel Agency Blythe McIntosh Daniel Dr. Helen Brown McIntosh INSTAGRAM @Blythe.Daniel Dr. Helen I'd also love to connect with you so subscribe to this podcast and hop on over to my blog, dorisswift.com, and find more encouragement and freebies! If this podcast blesses you, I'd so appreciate it if you could leave a rating and review and share it to help others find it and listen.
- 56Evelyn Sherwood: Infusing the Weary-Hearted with a Message of HopeEvelyn shares about the importance of intentional remembrance. Every storm she has faced has been weathered by remembering the promises of God. Evelyn has faced some dark places of depression and anxiety. Even when she knew the truth about God, It wasn't until she chose to lean in and rely on Him and His word that she found hope. Even then, It took time to climb out of the hole of despair. You can connect with Evelyn at evelynsherwood.com, Facebook, Instagram, and evelynsherwoodauthor@gmail.com. Evelyn invites you to email her to request the free resources she mentions in the podcast. Evelyn Sherwood is a trusted soul care guide, speaker, and blogger who has served in pastoral ministry for thirty-five years. She has spoken to thousands at ministry events and retreats and has hosted events with such speakers as Jefferson Bethke and Megan Marshman. Her popular Stories of Hope events draw a diverse audience of hundreds from her region, and they continue to grow in popularity. Sherwood serves an active and growing audience through her blog, evelynsherwood.com, encouraging her readers through hard times by helping them recall God’s work in their past. On a summer evening you might spot Evelyn and her husband, Steve, driving through Indiana farmlands in a canary yellow ‘47 Ford pickup or enjoying an outdoor movie night with their eight grandkids. I'd also love to connect with you so subscribe to this podcast and check out and subscribe to my blog at dorisswift.com. When you subscribe you'll be first to hear about great resources, great books, and great encouragement! Also , grab my free ebook, Step Out of Your Doubt and Into Your Calling as my gift to you. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doris-swift/message
- 57Christa Hutchins: Making Complicated Things Feel SimpleFierce Calling is all about taking action where our passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. But what actions should we take? With so many ideas swimming in our heads, how do we know which steps are the right ones? That's where my friend Christa Hutchins comes in. Her ministry to women, Do a New Thing, is also her business and she takes that complicated word splash swimming around in the heads of her clients, and helps them simplify and prioritize what matters. She helps women eliminate the chaos and streamline all things meaningful into an amazing and doable plan of action. Her heart for helping women move forward and walk in God's plans for their lives is awe inspiring. She makes what feels complicated feel simple and we are blessed to hear how she helps women do a new thing. She has great advice and encouragement to share so listen in as I have a chat with Christa Hutchins. You can connect with Christa at doanewthing.com and grab her free resource for my Fierce Calling listeners at doanewthing/fierce. You can also find her on her do a new thing Facebook page and do a new thing on Instagram. I'd also love to connect with you, so subscribe to this podcast and hop on over to my blog, dorisswift.com, for inspirational posts. Join my email list to get my newsletter and free ebook, Step Out of Your Doubt and Into Your Calling. Christa Hutchins uses tough grace to equip busy communicators and leaders with project management and problem solving skills so they can turn their big ideas into a successful ministry or business. She is passionate about teaching women to find practical application of the Bible in their personal, professional and ministry lives. Christa lives in south Louisiana with her husband in their delightfully empty nest. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doris-swift/message
- 58Karen Iverson: The Fine Art of Positive ConnectionIn this episode I'm talking with my friend Karen Iverson. Karen experienced a difficult season when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She writes about her journey in her memoir Winning the Breast Cancer Battle: Empowering Warriors and Guiding Loved Ones. This is not only her story, but a guide to help women and their loved ones and caregivers navigate through breast cancer. So much more than that, Karen has a heart for helping others through all the experiences, gifts, and talents the Lord has blessed her with. Her fierce calling is helping others find positivity in their lives even through challenging times. You can connect with Karen at winningthebreastcancerbattle.com on Facebook and Instagram. Karen Iverson is an educator, artist, and author. For the current school year she is working as a teacher for a virtual school and is developing her coaching business. She holds a master’s degree in Education from Columbia University Teachers College and a bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire where she studied Microbiology and English. She is an artist in most senses of the word – she loves to paint and draw and is trained in photography as well as has worked as an actress and singer. She is the author of the book: Winning the Breast Cancer Battle: Empowering Warriors and Guiding Loved Ones, which is a guide for breast cancer patients and their loved ones on navigating the illness. Karen is also pursuing a master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling which she hopes to use to expand upon her coaching to counsel clients in a holistic manner. I'd also love to connect with you so subscribe to this podcast and hop on over to dorisswift.com. There you'll find encouraging posts and free resources. OySXDkFfHryOKUtE1h0b --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doris-swift/message
- 59Anne Peterson – Poetry in Motion: Hope for Hurting Hearts"Life is hard. I write words to make it softer." - Anne Peterson In this episode I'm talking with my friend Anne Peterson, a gifted poet, author, and speaker. Anne learned through Tribe Writers we should write what we know. Anne knows grief. shares her story and recites her beautiful poetry for us. Hear the powerful words from the Lord has put on her heart to bring comfort and hope hearts that are hurting. God said to Moses in Exodus 4:12, "Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say." Anne has experienced loss beyond words, yet her heavenly Father redeems it all and allows her to use her beautiful words to minister to others. Words He has given her to write. They have been a healing balm for her soul and have touched the hearts of others with His comfort and peace. You can connect with Anne at annepeterson.com on Facebook, and by email at anne@annepeterson.com. When you visit Anne's website she has some free gifts for you! Look for the free ebook tab and grab your copy of Someone in Grief: 17 Things You Need to Know and Real Love. All free to you just for signing up for her newsletter which is also free encouragement for your soul! Anne Peterson is a Christian poet, speaker, and published author of 15 books and numerous articles. She has written for Christianity Today, Today’s Christian Woman, as well as other publications. She has also written Bible studies for christianbiblestudies.com. Currently she is a regular contributor to crosswalk.com, and a writer for their couples devotionals. Since 1995, Anne’s poetry has been sold through gift stores and online in both the U.S. and abroad. Married for 44 years to her husband Michael, they have two grown children, four grandchildren here and one in heaven. I'd love to connect with you too, so subscribe to this podcast and hop on over to my blog, dorisswift.com, and subscribe there. You'll receive encouragement straight to your inbox and I promise not to spam you. Just words of encouragement, hope, and God's truth. Thanks, friend! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doris-swift/message
- 60Lisa Meiners – How to Live Out God’s Truth in Our Daily LivesLisa Meiners, founder of Deeper Still Ministries, is a Christian speaker, author and Bible study teacher. Her passion is to see believers not only know the truths of God’s Word, but to go Deeper Still by applying and living out these truths in their daily lives. Lisa has authored two Bible studies and a 31-day devotional, and has shared the message of God’s truth at events throughout the country. To find her Bible studies and upcoming events, connect with Lisa at deeperstillministries.com, on Facebook, and Instagram. Lisa grew up in Lima, OH and studied elementary education at Nyack College in New York. She currently lives in Centerville, Ohio with her husband Dennis. They have two sons who attend Grove City College, and a daughter and son-in-law living in New York. Lisa loves to read, take walks with Dennis, bake her world-famous oatmeal-chocolate chip cookies and cheer on IU basketball. I would love to connect with you, too. Subscribe to this podcast and if it blesses you please share. Hop over to my blog at dorisswift.com and read my inspirational posts. Grab your free ebook, Step Out of Your Doubt and Into Your Calling and leave me a message. Other ways to connect: Walking Deeper with Doris Swift Facebook page and my new Fierce Calling Podcast Facebook page Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doris-swift/message
- 61Katy Epling – A Pivotal Moment with GodWhen unexpected news pulled the rug out from under Katy Epling's family, she experienced depression and feelings of uncertainty about her special needs child's future. On the day she grabbed that onesie to dress her son, she cried out to God that life wasn't fair. It was at that moment she experienced a turning point, a pivotal moment when she heard the voice of God. What He said changed her life. What did that onesie say? What did God say? Hear how that unfolded and how Katy is taking action and walking in her Fierce Calling. Her story will inspire and encourage you. Listen in while I have a chat with Katy Epling. We're talking all about purpose and calling. Katy Epling is a writer and speaker in northeast Ohio. The author of Finding Jesus: A Christmas Devotional, Katy loves to encourage women to root their identity in Christ. Since the day she found herself crying over a onesie, Katy has made it her mission to live on purpose, for a purpose—and to help everyone she encounters to do the same. Her writing has been featured on sites such as The Huffington Post, Today Parents, The Mighty, and Relevant Magazine. Katy and her husband Jon have three beautiful children, who provide her with never-ending material, both dramatic and comedic. When she isn’t writing or speaking, she can be found packing lunches, folding laundry, and making dinner. (And on rare occasions, sipping a chai latte with a friend.) You connect with Katy online at katyepling.com, on Facebook, and Instagram. I'd also love to connect with you so subscribe to this podcast then go to dorisswift.com and subscribe there to receive my inspirational posts straight to your inbox! Join the communities on the Walking Deeper with Doris Swift Facebook page and my Fierce Calling Podcast Facebook page. Fighting fear? God's truth will help you replace fear with peace. Download these Fear Fighting Scripture Verses and fight back with truth! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doris-swift/message
- 62Page Geske – Navigating Transitions TriumphantlyToday I'm talking to friend and author Page Geske. Through disappointments, a life-altering accident, emotional abandonment, major illness, and loss, Page Geske persevered. Learn how she got through these unwanted transitions in her life and how she is bringing hope and inspiration to others through her story. Page Geske is the author of Milepost 95: From Wreckage to Redemption. She is passionate about encouraging and connecting people and inspiring them to navigate transitions triumphantly. She holds a degree in Public Relations from Virginia Tech. Page is mom to Andrew 29, David 23, and Champion 20. She enjoys hiking, snowshoeing, kayaking, and long-distance road biking in beautiful South East Idaho. Connect with Page at pagesgeske.com Grab a copy of Page's book on her website or here: Milepost 95: From Wreckage to Redemption Connect with me at dorisswift.com and subscribe to receive my encouraging posts delivered straight to your inbox. Fighting fear? These days are especially hard to navigate so download my free 2-page copy of Fear Fighting Scripture Verses Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and I'd love to hear from you! I just created a Fierce Calling Facebook page so we can chat there, too! Fierce Calling Podcast Facebook Page Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doris-swift/message
- 63Jamie Janosz – God Uses Ordinary Women in Extraordinary WaysWhat can God do through ordinary women? Amazing things for His glory. What do women like that have in common? They never give up, even in the face of rejection by the world and traveling a sometimes lonely road of faith. Listen in as I have a chat with Jamie Janosz and be encouraged by what God wants to do through you. Want to win a copy of Jamie's book, When Others Shuddered: Eight Women Who Refused to Give up?! Comment and share this episode on your favorite social media site for a chance to win. Jamie Janosz is a wife, mother, writer, and is managing editor for Today in the Word a daily devotional published by Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois. She studied theology and writing at Moody Bible Institute, Columbia College, and Illinois State University. In her off-hours, you will most likely find her poking through antique shops, adding to her collections of vintage home decor, furniture, clothing, and purses. Jamie and her husband, Milt, have been married 27 years. They live with their college-age daughter, Sabrina, on the Atlantic coast of Florida. · Managing Editor of Today in the Word · Author, When Others Shuddered: Eight Women Who Refused to Give Up – 2014 (MP) · Former Professor of Communications, Moody Bible Institute · Connect with Jamie on her blog: www.jamiejanosz.com I'd also love to connect with you so subscribe to this podcast, share your thoughts, and hop on over to my blog, dorisswift.com, to subscribe and grab some free gifts! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doris-swift/message
- 64Laura Thomas – It’s Never Too Late to Follow Your God-Given DreamsDo you have a dream? Have you ever said, "One day I would love to...." without believing it could ever come to be? Is there a dream on your heart but you think maybe it's too late? Laura Thomas knows all about having a dream and waiting on God's timing. She shares how she is living out her fierce calling and God-given dream and how it all began. Listen in while I have a chat with Laura. Her story will inspire you to live out your dream, too. Laura Thomas is a published Christian author and writes heartwarming encouragement for your soul—especially in her romantic suspense, teen fiction, marriage, and children’s books. She's a chocoholic mom of three and is married to her high school sweetheart. Originally from the UK, they felt led to move to Kelowna, British Columbia twenty-five years ago and now live as audacious empty-nesters. You can connect with Laura and find all of her social media links and books via her website at laurathomasauthor.com I'd also love to stay connected so subscribe to this podcast, then hop on over and subscribe to my blog at dorisswift.com. Send me a message via my contact page and share your thoughts. When you subscribe you'll receive my inspirational posts straight to your inbox. Wondering about your calling? Download my free ebook, Step Out of Your Doubt and Into Your Calling to inspire you to take action where your passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. That is your fierce calling, friend. Let me know what you think; I'd love to hear from you! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doris-swift/message
- 65Tara Cole – The Busy Mom’s Guide to Connecting with GodAre you a busy mom who needs help finding time to connect with God? Need some fresh ideas on how to invite your littles into your quiet time with God? Want some great tips on avoiding distractions when meeting with God and reading the Bible? In this episode, I'm talking with my friend Tara Cole. I've known Tara for many years and I love her heart and passion for helping families grow closer to God and each other. Tara shares fantastic and fresh ideas on how to connect with God throughout your day. Find out what her mom did that made a huge difference in her life growing up. Hear why she is so passionate about helping others connect with God and share their God stories. Lots of great conversation and tips for you so listen in. Tara Cole is a wife and mother to three active boys. Her passion is helping moms and their kids deepen their relationships with God. Her works include Abide: 40 Ways to Focus on Jesus Daily and Sacred Pathways for Kids with Christie Thomas. You can find more of her writing at taralcole.com. Here's the Abide playlist Tara mentioned during the show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4z7ogXXUcYoCDj6W18xr72 Tara recommended the Blue Letter Bible app for in-depth Bible study. Just grabbed mine! Grab her book on Amazon Abide: 40 Ways to Focus on Jesus Daily To subscribe to Tara's Abide 5-Day Challenge, go here: https://www.subscribepage.com/Abide5Challenge Have God stories to tell? Share them with Tara here: https://forms.gle/fnGLAat4ZW5FGZ9Y9 - Let's continue the conversation in the Fierce Calling Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/500311840678177/ Connect with me, Doris Swift at https://dorisswift.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doris-swift/message
- 66Dr. Michelle Bengtson – God Never Wastes Our Pain: Hope for Your JourneyIn today's episode, God Never Wastes Our Pain: Hope for Your Journey, I'm talking with my friend Dr. Michelle Bengtson. Dr. Michelle knows pain and despair firsthand and combines her professional expertise and personal experience with her faith to help others be all God created them to be. Dr. Michelle Bengtson is an international speaker, and the author of the bestselling, award-winning Hope Prevails: Insights From A Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression and the award-winning companion Hope Prevails Bible Study and Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises. She has been a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist for more than twenty years. Using sound practical tools, she affirms worth and encourages faith. Dr. Bengtson offers hope as a key to unlock joy and relief—even in the middle of the storm. She and her husband of thirty-two years have two teenage sons and reside in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Let's Connect For more hope, stay connected with Dr. Michelle at http://www.DrMichelleBengtson.com Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Michelle-Bengtson/e/B01IYBJANO?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1580865239&sr=8-1 She is also a popular podcast show host of “Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson” You'll find the link below. To order Hope Prevails: https://drmichellebengtson.com/hope-prevails-book/ Connect on Social Media Blog: https://drmichellebengtson.com/category/blog/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrMichelleBengtson Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrMBengtson (@DrMBengtson) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/DrMichelleBengtson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmichellebengtson/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Drbhopeprevails/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MichelleBengtson Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-hope-filled-perspective-dr-michelle-bengtson-podcast/id1468018011 or https://apple.co/2madPRo 7-Day YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/16633-breaking-anxietys-grip-by-michelle-bengtson Here is the link to the pdf of encouraging scriptures Dr. Michelle mentioned in the podcast: https://drmichellebengtson.com/scriptures-combat-worry-fear-anxiety/ I'd also love to connect with you, so subscribe to this podcast then hop on over to my blog at dorisswift.com and subscribe there too!
- 67Bridgett Blood – Healed & Free: Holy Spirit Empowerment for Your CallingWelcome to the Fierce Calling podcast with your host, author, blogger, and speaker Doris Swift. We are a community of women who are taking action where our passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. We are using our gifts to impact the world for Christ and the mission of this podcast is to encourage and inspire other women to do the same. What is it like when the Holy Spirit shows up in a powerful, life-changing way? What does it look like to go from knowing about Jesus to experiencing a vibrant, passionate, intimate relationship with Him? What is it like to be a friend of God? In today's episode, I'm talking with Bridgett Blood. Bridgett currently serves as Pastor of Spiritual Formation at Shawnee Alliance Church in Lima, Ohio. She shares of a powerful encounter that brought extraordinary healing on an ordinary day. It changed her life and flipped everything she believed about Jesus. He became so real to her and now she can never go back to church as usual. Her conviction and calling is to equip others to walk in the full power of the Holy Spirit, and to encourage others to passionately pursue God's presence. That's where true freedom is found. Bridgett is also passionate about equipping others to hear God's voice and live in intimate friendship with the Holy Spirit. She leads various workshops equipping people to pray with power and have a healthy soul. You'll often find her drinking coffee, listening to a podcast, crying through a Hallmark movie, or talking about changing her hair color...again. You can connect with Bridgett by visiting www.bridgettblood.com, following her on Instagram @bridgettblood, or you can listen to her host the weekly podcast, Tuesday Talks with Shawnee Alliance Church. The link is on her website. Connect with me at dorisswift.com and while you're there, grab my free Goodbye, Regret Bible Study and Prayer Journal. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doris-swift/message
- 68Mary White – The Feet We Need for the Path We’re OnWelcome to episode 14 of the Fierce Calling Podcast. This podcast is about a community of women who are taking action where their passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. They are answering God’s call on their lives, rising above difficult circumstances, and using their gifts to impact the world for Christ. We serve an awesome God, yet life can take an unexpected turn and what do we do with that? Today I welcome my friend, Mary White. Mary has been in ministry for over 20 years and is passionate about helping others go deep in the word and gain insight into the cultural and geographical aspects of biblical text. But her direction and calling didn’t always look as it does today. After tragedy struck, God called Mary in a new direction and she shares all about her fierce calling, and how she was able to move forward on a new adventure with God. I hope Mary’s story will spark a new desire in you to take that next step, explore a new opportunity, and walk in your fierce calling. Mary is pursuing a Masters in Biblical History and Geography at Jerusalem University College. She's a Bible teacher, speaker, and Licensed Official Worker with the Christian and Missionary Alliance. You can connect with Mary via her email dundancen@hotmail.com I would love to connect with you as well, so check out my blog at dorisswift.com and download my free Goodbye, Regret Bible Study and Prayer Journal. Because who has time for regret when we have a Fierce Calling to walk in? Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doris-swift/message
- 69Johnna Myers – Stop Dieting and Start LivingDo you or someone you know struggle with food guilt, weight obsession, and yo-yo dieting? In today's episode, my friend Johnna Myers shares her story of an unhealthy relationship with food and exercise and how she got free. Now she shares this message of freedom with everyone she meets and we are blessed to be among them. Johnna is an energetic, full-of-life communicator who loves to share the transforming rescue of Jesus. In addition to being a police wife and stay-at-home-mom to two teenage girls, she leads women and children at Harvest Church, meets friends for dark coffee and deep conversation, and is really good at making life awkward. She is a faith speaker, Bible teacher, and life preacher who loves helping women know truth, find hope, and live in freedom. Her trademark laugh is big, and her hugs are even bigger! Connect with Johnna at johnnamyers.com, Facebook & Instagram Connect with Doris at dorisswift.com and Facebook. Grab your free sheet of Fear Fighting Scripture Verses --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doris-swift/message
- 70Judy Herman – Breathing Fresh AIR in the Midst of Messy RelationshipsRelationships can be messy, amen? In today's episode, hear from Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Service Provider, Judy Herman. Judy's story includes a devastating divorce, a dark season in her second marriage due to her husband's Bi-Polar Disorder, and a heartbreaking experience at age 16. Through it all, God led her on a path to freedom, wholeness, and the rediscovery of her authentic self. Through all her experiences and training, she is helping others find their way back to their authentic selves. Judy is offering Fierce Calling listeners a special bonus! Buy a copy of her book at your favorite retailer, then go to this special link to claim an additional copy for free, signed personally by Judy. Buy one get one free! One to keep and one to give to someone who needs to hear Judy's message of hope, healing, and restoration. Grab your copy of Beyond Messy Relationships: Divine Invitations to Your Authentic Self on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart.com, or wherever books are sold. Connect with Judy at judycounselor.com, Facebook. and Instagram. Judy K. Herman, LPC-MHSP is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Mental Health Service Provider and a National Certified Counselor in Chattanooga, TN. She is the author of Beyond Messy Relationships: Divine Invitations to Your Authentic Self, and speaks at conferences and retreats. Judy graduated from Bryan College in Dayton, Tennessee, then earned two Master's degrees, one from Richmont University in Chattanooga, TN and the other from Liberty University. Specializing in relationships, she helps her clients move beyond conflict in their crucial relationships so they can live a life of vibrant authenticity. She and her husband Joe met through ballroom dancing and enjoy spending time with grandchildren. They currently reside in the Greater Chattanooga area. Connect with Doris at dorisswift.com and grab her free ebook: Step Out of Your Doubt and Into Your Calling: Walking Boldly in God's Plans for Your Life --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doris-swift/message
- 71Donna Jensen – The Lifesaving Ministry of Grace HouseToday I welcome my friend Donna Jensen. Donna is the Executive Director of Grace House Pregnancy Center. She shares her story of the difficult decision she made years ago to have an abortion and how God is now using her to minister to women who also made that choice. After her abortion, her life began to spiral downward, but we serve a God who heals and forgives and brings hope and restoration. Grace House offers hope and life-affirming options for those facing a crisis pregnancy. Hear about the healing, support, and restoration going on at Grace House and how this ministry got its name. It may seem obvious, but it’s not what you think. Donna is passionate about sharing the value & source of life as well as sharing God’s plan of salvation & biblical truth with others. She and husband, Rod, have been married since 1982 & have 2 grown sons, and 2 teenage granddaughters. She seeks daily to submit to God’s authority, wisdom, and to carry out His heart’s desires for Grace House. Connect with Donna at --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doris-swift/message
- 72Frances Chaisson – Life at the Rescue StationWhat is it like to rescue children from going into the system? Listen in as I have a chat with Frances Chaisson. We're talking about her ministry work at the Rescue Station, health & wellness, and her beautiful adoption story. Frances is passionate about sharing the love of Jesus and bringing hope and encouragement to a world that desperately needs it. Frances was born and raised in Puerto Rico but has called Florida her home for over 20 years. Frances and her husband Jeff recently became parents of their adopted 16-year-old daughter Renee. Together, Frances and Jeff lead Salty Family Services, a ministry dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect in their community. When she is not pouring into ministry work, you can find her hanging out with her family, breaking a sweat at the gym, cooking or working on her writing. Frances is a member of Hope*Writers and her desire is that God will use her new blog to encourage others to pursue God and answer His call to GO courageously where He leads them. As a certified wellness coach, she enjoys helping others develop a healthy and active lifestyle. She loves dark chocolate, Starbucks cold brew coffee, and early mornings. Connect with her and follow her blog at franceschaisson.com and https://www.instagram.com/franceschaisson/ and via email: frances@salty.org I'd love to connect with you as well. Hop on over to my blog at dorisswift.com. I have free gifts for you there. Grab my free list of Fear Fighting Scripture verses! I also want to give you my free ebook, Step Out of Your Doubt and Into Your Calling. Need a speaker for your next women's event? Check out my speaking page at dorisswift.com/speaking Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doris-swift/message
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