Women Behind the Words

Date: September 29, 2026 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Batsirai and Aimee Chada, Part 2   Story Highlights: What if some of the most spiritually meaningful moments in your child's life are happening in the most ordinary places, like bedtime? In Part 2 of this heartfelt conversation on The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek welcomes back Batsirai and Aimee Chada, founders of AlreadyLoved, to...

Date: September 22, 2026 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Batsirai and Aimee Chada   Story Highlights: What if our children's identity does not begin with their circumstances, their behavior, their accomplishments, or even our plans for them? In this deeply personal episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek sits down with husband-and-wife team Batsirai and Aimee Chada, founders of Alre...

Date: September 8, 2026 Podcast Shownotes: Interview with Bobby Dufek, Deb and Bob’s grandson.   Story Highlight: Bobby Dufek’s Journey of Faith, Friendship & Purpose What happens when a young man’s faith begins to fade—and then, little by little, God brings people and circumstances into his life that help lead him back? In this episode of The Women Behind the Words, Deb has a very special gue...

Date: September 1, 2026 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Amber Johns   Story Highlights: In this heart-stirring episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek reunites with longtime friend Amber Johns, founder of BRAVE Ministries and New York State Director for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), for a conversation about discipleship, identity, and raising a generation of bold, cour...

Date: August 26, 2026 Podcast Show Notes: Debbie Dufek interviewed by Nancy Haack, Part Two   Story Highlights: The conversation Debbie Dufek and her friend Nancy Haack began last week deepens in this second half, moving from the daily rhythm of trusting God into the tender, lifelong work of surrendering the things we love most. On The Women Behind the Words, Debbie is usually the one asking the q...

Date: August 18, 2026 Podcast Show Notes: Debbie Dufek interviewed by Nancy Haack, Part One   Story Highlights: In this special episode of The Women Behind the Words, the tables are turned. Host Debbie Dufek steps to the other side of the microphone as her dear friend Nancy Haack takes over as interviewer, and what unfolds is a warm, unhurried conversation about faith, transformation, and learning...

Date: August 11, 2026 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Amy Loflin   Story Highlights: In this deeply moving episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek welcomes author, coach, and speaker Amy Loflin for a tender and honest conversation about forgiveness, healing from trauma, and the freedom Jesus offers when we let Him meet us in our darkest places. Amy is the co-founder of Echo Joy Coll...

Date: August 4, 2026 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Esther Camealy   Story Highlights: In this deeply moving episode of The Women Behind the Words, host Debbie Dufek welcomes author, speaker, and bereaved mother Esther Camealy for an honest conversation about faith, grief, and finding God in the darkest valleys of loss. Esther shares the story at the heart of her award-winning debut memoir, My...

Date: July 28, 2026 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Noa Razen   Story Highlights: In this heartfelt episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek sits down with her own granddaughter, Noa Razen, a worship leader and ministry servant with a deep passion for helping the next generation know and walk with Jesus. What happens when a young person discovers that God isn't simply asking them to...

Date: July 21, 2026 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Myra Ingargiola   Story Highlights: In this deeply moving episode of The Women Behind the Words, host Debbie Dufek welcomes author, speaker, and Bible study teacher Myra Ingargiola for a heartfelt conversation about discovering the purpose God has already placed within you. Drawing from Proverbs 20:5, which reminds us that the purposes of a pe...

Date: July 13, 2026 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Angie Baughman   Story Highlights: In this encouraging episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek welcomes Bible teacher Angie Baughman, founder of Steady On Ministries, for a conversation that helps women move from feeling overwhelmed by Scripture to feeling equipped to study it with confidence. Angie opens up about being a trauma an...

Date: July 7, 2026 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Jennifer E. Tirrell   Story Highlights: In this rich and reflective episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek welcomes award winning author Jennifer E. Tirrell for a conversation about faith, family, and the generational blessings that outlast us. Jennifer is a kinship adopted orphan who grew up to become a devoted stay at home mother...

Date: July 1, 2026 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Heather O'Brien   Story Highlights: In this powerful and faith-filled episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek welcomes healing coach, Bible teacher, and podcast host Heather O'Brien for an honest conversation about emotional and spiritual healing, the kind that reaches the spirit, soul, and body. Heather helps Christians who have su...

Date: May 27, 2026 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Amber Weigand-Buckley   Story Highlights: In this bold, laugh-out-loud, and deeply moving episode of The Women Behind the Words, host Debbie Dufek sits down with Amber Weigand-Buckley, multi-award-winning author, founding editor of the multi-award-winning Leading Hearts magazine, and unapologetic mental health advocate. Amber is a self-describe...

Date: April 13, 2026 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Laurie Devernoe   Story Highlights: In this warm and deeply encouraging episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek welcomes back Laurie Devernoe for a conversation that feels less like an interview and more like a breath of fresh air, honest, grounded, and full of grace. Laurie opens with a story that has become something of a legend...

Date: April 2, 2026 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Renée Rizzo Devore   Story Highlights: What does it look like to carry deep wounds into a life of profound purpose? In this meaningful and hope-filled episode of The Women Behind the Words, Deb sits down with Renée Rizzo Devore, counselor, chaplain, author, and lifelong advocate for the broken, for a conversation that is equal parts raw and re...

Date: March 20, 2026 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Tammy Gerhard   Story Highlights: In this warm and spirit-filled episode of The Women Behind the Words, host Deb Dufek sits down with Tammy Gerhard, a Christian speaker, author, counselor, chaplain, and small-business owner whose life and ministry are rooted in one simple, powerful truth: that every person is deeply loved by Jesus. With over...

Date: March 5, 2026 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Amarelee Quintanilla   Story Highlights: In this honest and deeply thought provoking episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek welcomes author and journalist Amarelee Quintanilla for a meaningful conversation about a topic many believers quietly wrestle with but rarely discuss openly: hypocrisy within the Christian life. Raised in a...

Date: February 24, 2026 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Angela Mackey   Story Highlights: In this thoughtful and timely episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek welcomes author, nurse, and Bible teacher Angela Mackey for a practical and spiritually grounded conversation about navigating high stakes conversations in today’s emotionally charged culture. From family conflict and church...

Date: February 17, 2026 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Cherrilynn Brisbano   Story Highlights: In this Scripture rich and deeply honest episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek welcomes award winning author, spiritual coach, chaplain, and military veteran Cherrilynn Brisbano for a powerful conversation on spiritual growth, identity in Christ, and the transforming power of God’s Word...

Date: February 10, 2026 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Kim Harms   Story Highlights: In this deeply moving episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek sits down with author and two time breast cancer survivor Kim Harms for an honest conversation about faith, suffering, and the quiet strength required to keep going when life feels unbearable. Kim shares her personal journey of being dia...

Date: February 3, 2026 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Dr. Jackie Minor   Story Highlights: In this inspiring episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek sits down with Dr. Jacqueline Minor for a thoughtful and encouraging conversation about bringing faith into educational spaces and equipping Christian educators to live out the fruit of the Spirit in their daily work. With more than fo...

Date: January 19, 2026 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Barb Winters    Story Highlights: In this timely and courageous episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek sits down with Barb Winters for an honest and deeply compassionate conversation about protecting children in today’s digital world. Barb shares the personal moment that changed everything for her family. When she discovered he...

Date: January 9, 2026 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Cheri Swalwell   Story Highlights: In this powerful and hope filled episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek sits down with writer and speaker Cheri Swalwell for a deeply honest conversation about overcoming fear through faith and learning to trust God one step at a time. Cheri shares how fear first entered her life during childho...

Date: December 12, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Melissa Heiland   Story Highlights: In this powerful episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek sits down with missionary, author, and ministry leader Melissa Heiland to share a story of obedience, surrender, and God’s unmistakable guidance. Melissa opens her heart about how the Lord used unexpected challenges, personal loss, and...