Bold Mercies

It has been a minute! Bold Mercies is so happy to be back with you all for Season Two. We live in a season of lament, confusion, sorrow and sadness, but our ultimate reality is the glorious goodness of God. Join us this season as we proclaim the excellencies of God!

Karen Springs joins us today on Bold Mercies Podcast. Karen brings us an honest look at adoption, as she has been on a journey from adoption advocate, to sceptic, and back again. She tells the story of her move to Ukraine as a young woman and prayed a dangerous prayer. God turned that prayer into a beautiful outpouring of time and energy well spent. Karen worked with Orphan's Promise while li...

Born in 1929, Nina Martin joins us today to talk about her journey through leadership in the Civill Rights movement to watching the Black Lives Matter movement take form. Her words teach us how we can be an ally to our Black brothers and sisters. She also shares some of her sweetest memories and her joy in the faith. Join us for 30 minutes of wisdom. 

As a teenager, Gwen was sexually assaulted by several men. She never thought that girls who grew up in the church, a strong Christian home, and attended a Christian School had this happen to them. Gwen's story throbs with heartache, yet God always wins. Today we talk about her healing journey both from assault and a battle against cancer.

Beti Asnake is a black female Physician. I make note of this because being black and female have both had a big impact on her educational experience and her work. Currently, Beti is completing a Fellowship in Global Health & Equity, where she helps resource and train anesthesiologist in low income countries. Today we talk about her journey into medicine, her greatest inspiration, and the chall...

Rachel Faulkner Brown lost her first husband to an aneurysm and her second husband to an Air Force plane accident, all by the age of 31. Rachel has walked the path of searing loss, but through Jesus has found hope for her today. Now Rachel leads Be Still Ministries , which serves widows in their journey to healing and hope. http://heatherjjonsson.com/

Today we are going to talk about the intersection of faith and racism. I am going to share my own story of my first brushes with racism in America. We will also talk about the scriptures I lean into for hope for justice, as well as some helpful action steps. And above all, we will pray. Four women will pray for us as we seek to be women who love mercy, do justly, and walk humbly with our God. Book...

Amanda Cornelius is a Mental Health Counselor. In this Episode, she talks about her path to becoming a Counselor, the overlap of the good news of the gospel and the good work of a Counselor, and the things she finds herself most often repeating to her clients. She even touches on social media, offering us a little known tip for interacting with Instagram. Join us! http://www.heatherjjonsson.com/bo...

Annie Marek-Barta was rescued from her abusive parents when she was 17 years old. She was immediately placed into Foster Care. This foster family became the first safe home she had ever known, but God's story of rescue and healing was not finished yet. Looking back, Annie shares with faith-filled confidence how God worked in even the smallest details of His redemptive plan in her life.  http:...

Gelila Shewaye is a bold young Ethiopian woman. She responded to God's call to serve one of the poorest communities in the World by creating sustainable jobs for women living in Kore', a trash dump community. You will be touched by her passion and her love for some of the poorest among us. Find out more about her work at https://lilaproducts.com . #boldmercies #boldmerciespodcast #boldme...

My Mom is on the podcast today! She will give you a sneak peak into my childhood, as well as some wisdom from her nearly 48 years of marriage to my Dad. She has also served faithfully alongside my Dad in the church for her entire marriage. My mom is a huge role model for me. I know you will love her!

Janna Montgomery is Mom to 8, all through adoption. As God grew this family, His goodness to them has been abounding and miraculous. Janna's story shines the spotlight on God's faithful mercies, which are new every morning. http://www.heatherjjonsson.com/boldmercies http://www.instagram.com/boldmercies

On April 20, 2019, Jana Marshall's husband passed from life-to-life, leaving behind Jana and her two children. She shares her story of loss, grief, and the beautiful and miraculous ways God has cared for her through this hard journey. You can read her journal entries preserved on their Caring Bridge site.  #boldmercies #boldmerciespodcast #boldmerciesfriday www.heatherjjonsson.com/boldmercies

Tiffany Yerxa was stunned at the delivery of a son with Down syndrome, and later finds surprising joy in the way her son, Winston, reflects God's character. http://heatherjjonsson.com/boldmercies/ https://www.instagram.com/boldmercies/ #boldmercies #boldmerciesfriday #boldmerciespodcast

Gay Brown walks us through the trials of a son who fell into addiction and how the recovery process unexpectedly transformed her whole family. https://www.instagram.com/gaygay1966/ http://heatherjjonsson.com/boldmercies/ https://www.instagram.com/boldmercies/ #boldmercies #boldmerciesfriday #boldmerciespodcast

Jennifer Mock shares her vision and heart for discipling her young children. With the gift of time in the midst of Corona isolation, be encouraged to disciple the hearts of the children in your life. http://heatherjjonsson.com/boldmercies/ https://www.instagram.com/boldmercies/ #boldmercies #boldmerciesfriday

What do we do when we step out in faith and it falls apart? How do we see God in the loss? Nina Elliot tells how God's bold mercies help her, and us, keep trust and find new hope. http://heatherjjonsson.com/boldmercies/ https://www.instagram.com/elliotnina/ https://www.instagram.com/itstruefood/ https://www.truewholehuman.com/?r_done=1 #boldmercies #boldmerciesfriday

Liz Peck gives perspective from Tanzania on how to find peace during a pandemic. She  has lived and served as a medical professional and mother for 13 years in the midst of high rates of disease and mortality.

Yalonda Smith talks about surviving the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon to find Jesus and become his minister.

Join me for a powerful testimony from Kim Congdon on facing lung cancer with God's Bold Mercies.

From West Side Chicago childhood to Principal, U. Penn PhD, and Executive Director, Michelle Edwards talks about giving back to her community and also helping the children of DC find belonging in their city.

Identify in Jesus during personal transitions; and Gabrielle's work with refugees in the Middle East. 

Jackie Parks talks with us about her journey of bridge-building from Morocco to Trader Joe's. This interview will move you!

Friends, join us in a conversation about ordinary heroes that foster. I'm joined by a sister, friend, and foster hero, Abby Fennig. 

Hi Friends, this episode introduces the podcast Bold Mercies, encouragement and testimonies from ordinary women doing extraordinary things for God's Kingdom.