Marnie's Friends Talk Radio

During this interview with Marnie and guest Lesley Carney, you’ll discover: 5 Places You're Overlooking Valuable Content Right Now Why You Must Stop Creating New Content Every Day (And What to Do Instead) How to Find the "Gold Nugget" Quotes Hidden in Your Talks, Books and Interviews 7 Ways to Turn One Podcast Interview Into Weeks of Posts 5 Types of Social Media Posts Every Speaker, Author and Mi...

During this interview with Marnie and guest Stacey Brown, you’ll discover: 5 Signs It's Time to Leave a Leadership Position 3 Questions Every Leader Must Ask Before Making a Major Transition How to Leave a Leadership Role Without Burning Bridges The Hidden Cost of Staying Too Long What to Do Before You Walk Away 4 Leadership Traps That Keep People Stuck in the Wrong Role Why Good Leaders Sometimes...

During this interview with Marnie and guest Jessica Chenoweth, you’ll discover: The 3-part framework that turns a Scripture into a devotional How to open devotionals with hooks that capture attention How to structure a devotional so readers actually finish it Common mistakes that kill engagement and why devotionals typically fail in the first 30 seconds The relatability bridge technique How to wri...

During this interview with Marnie and guest Beth Krause, you’ll discover: 3 signs you may be serving from depletion instead of abundance and how to reset. Why you must not ignore the weight of stress and exhaustion and why leaders, pastors and educators must prioritize wellness if they want long-lasting impact. 3 reasons your health, emotions and spirit must be cleansed before you can truly lead f...

During this interview with Marnie and guest Natalie Lavelock, you’ll discover: How to recognize when God is inviting you into a new season of leadership. Why becoming the right leader matters more than building the right platform and how personal transformation fuels lasting Kingdom impact. The difference between building for God and building with Him so you can lead with greater peace, clarity an...

During this interview with Marnie and guest Toni Campbell, you’ll discover: How to identify genuine community needs before launching a ministry The four questions every church should ask before investing time, money and volunteers Seven outreach models that can be adapted by churches of any size Common mistakes that limit impact How to turn one-time acts of service into ongoing ministry relationsh...

During this interview with Marnie and guest Jenna Schutt, you’ll discover: Exactly why your testimony may not be connecting yet and how to make it more useful to your audience. 3 questions that help you find the message inside your hardest season. Why emotional stories need a clear takeaway and how to give your audience one. 5 ways to turn a personal story into practical teaching points people can...

During this interview with Marnie and guest Dr. Shari Bowen, you’ll discover how to: Honestly reflect so you can break free from destructive thinking traps that can sabotage your marriage and ministry. Develop emotional intelligence to best manage yourself and gain compassion for your spouse and team members. Communicate effectively to handle conflict and contention. Operate in patience with the b...

During this interview with Marnie and guest Inseong Kim, we’ll be addressing difficult conversations including pro-life, same-sex marriage, gender dysphoria and more. You’ll discover: Why these conversations are more important now than ever. How to have graceful conversations about life issues without further wounding the wounded. The role of compassion and what not to say. The connection between...

During this interview with Marnie and guest Melissa Gendreau, you’ll discover: How to gently guide women to see God’s presence in their painful past without re-traumatizing them. How to blend professional credentials with authentic faith so you build instant credibility for hard topics. Practical ways to help audiences replace deep-rooted lies with biblical truth about their identity in Christ. Ho...

During this interview with Marnie and guest Priscilla Doremus, you’ll discover: Limited time does not diminish your event. The #1 power play in planning. How to think outside the box. Define success in planning your event. The definition and importance of “Megaphone Mom.” How to communicate the vision clearly. How to delegate tasks you lack time and expertise to complete. The fastest way to find a...

During this interview with Marnie and guest Elsa John, we’ll address how to turn childhood trauma into transformative purpose. You’ll discover how to: Create a Values-Driven Framework That Inspires Trust Turn Awareness into Action by Recognizing & Responding to Emotional Needs with Empathy Equip Your Team to Foster Growth and Resilience Lead with Integrity to Build Resilient Leadership Elsa Jo...

During this interview with Marnie and Layla Rule, you’ll discover four of the main benefits and challenges of being married including how it provides social and spiritual shielding, provides a confidential sounding board, sexual safety and dopamine regulation plus emotional grounding. You’ll learn: 3 leadership hacks for married leaders 4 daily routines that grow your impact as a ministry leader 3...

During this interview with Marnie and guest Jen Ervig, you’ll discover: Everyone Matters: Parking Attendants, Partners & even the Pastors Gifts vs. Advertisements Lines are the Enemy Compelled Volunteers: How and Why Genuine Appreciation How to Work Yourself Out of a Job Networking with the Community Retention Tracking: Why it Matters Jen Ervig is an award-winning author of three books, speake...

During this interview with Marnie and guest Gina Cavallo, you’ll discover: How to uncover the hidden wounds in those you serve and learn practical ways to guide them toward healing and resilience. Gina’s “layered healing” process, a step-by-step model leaders can use to help others peel back pain and rediscover purpose. Trauma-informed leadership tactics, ensuring your church or organization becom...

During this interview with Marnie and guest Kathleen Johnson, you’ll discover: How the Bible really answers the question, “Does God heal today?” Why we are passionate about getting this message out? Why the most selfless, humble, enemy-trouncing and God-honoring thing we can do is to trust God for healing? How the healing message got so mixed up and how to untangle the knots? Why you get to believ...

During this interview with Marnie and guest Michele Chynoweth, you’ll discover how to: Wake up every morning with renewed passion to Write Your Book RIGHT NOW Get back in the driver’s (writer’s) seat with a roadmap to get your book done Write, publish and market your book like a pro Have more credibility by being an “expert” thanks to the prestige of your book Make more money due to book sales and...

During this interview with Marnie and guest Linette Rainville, you’ll discover: Reasons we say NO to God, including fear, border bullies and friendly fire. Why we can trust God with even the smallest of beginnings. How to think about messy middles, elongated gestation periods and hard labors. The power of a clear vision. The beauty of taking inventory. Ways God may use HIStory, as flowed through y...

During this interview with Marnie and guest Dr. Ioana Popa, you’ll discover: How to balance our conscious and unconscious brains. Common habit dilemmas that face Christian professionals and servant leaders. Why holistic habits are essential to achieve our highest potential. How to manage emotions and thoughts effectively to remain grounded in Christ. Ways to notice and prevent burnout before it ha...

During this interview with Marnie and guest Evelyn Taylor, you’ll discover: The beautiful, God-given role of seasons in our lives How to recognize that a season may be changing and prepare for it in advance The importance of support systems A shift in mindset What can be learned inside a tough season What to know as you’re going through a difficult season Dr. Evelyn Johnson-Taylor is the author of...

During this writing training interview with Marnie and guest Sue A. Fairchild, you’ll discover: What it means to write and market for God How to share with confidence and not promote yourself How to launch successfully What God has given already 3 tips to make faith-based marketing easier How to stay encouraged along the way Why must it be about God and not you How to think about the challenges Su...

During this social media & marketing training interview with Marnie and guest Patty Mason, you’ll discover: The key to building lasting success on Facebook Effective strategies you can use to genuinely connect with your audience How to make your audience into solid followers How to change & deal with approaches that didn’t work for you The importance of maintaining an active presence How t...

During this interview with Marnie and guest Becky Baudouin, you’ll discover: What vulnerability is and why it’s so powerful. How much of your story to share, what not to expose and why. How to steward your story to create a connection with your audience while protecting those you love (because all stories involve other people who are also important). How to responsibly share the most painful piece...

During this interview with Angie and guest Marnie Swedberg, you’ll discover: The power of praying Scripture in your daily life Marnie's favorite Scripture experiences and insights How to align your prayers with God’s Word Explore practical steps to deepen your prayer life through the Bible Encouragement for both beginners and seasoned believers The role of the Holy Spirit in guiding scriptural pra...

During this leadership training interview with Marnie and guest Kelly Taubert, you’ll discover: What to start with and it isn’t a plan How to build a team that shares your heart Why must you create moments that matter How to stay flexible How to promote in a way that works The glue that holds partnerships together What to aim for and it’s not perfection Why you should gather feedback and what to d...