Episodes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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