Episodes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What happens when your Olympic dream is swept away and pain drains your hope? *In today’s episode, Reconciling Pain with the Goodness of God, I’m talking with my friend Tera Bradham. Tera shares about letting go of an Olympic dream and being healed in ways she never expected. Now she is helping others discover the freedom of reconciling pain with the goodness of God. It’s her Fierce Calling. Her passion is to reach people in pain of any kind, physical, emotional and spiritual, with the hope a...