Anchored by the Sword

On this week's podcast, I am so excited to introduce you to one of my closest friends, Sarah Pavell! Sarah and I met at Faith Family Church a few years ago when she started attending the connect group that I was leading.  Now we lead this group together to help women grow closer in their relationship with God and in community with each other. Sarah is a Child of God, Adventure enthusiast, Cancer S...

I am so excited about today’s guest! I have known Michelle Cole for about 4 years through our church, Faith Family. There are so many moments of encouragement throughout this conversation!  I was encouraged to make some changes in my own life after our interview! Get ready with your pen, paper and Bible to take what she has to say and meditate on it during your time with God this week. Michelle is...

This episode is a long time coming!  Rachel Hunka and I attended the same church years ago, but we really connected through social media. She is hilarious on IG! This girl can preach!! You will want to listen to her all day long!! Get your notes app open or pen and paper because you will not want to miss the truth bombs in this episode! Rachel is a graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary with a ma...

Welcome Dr. Jen Bennett to the podcast this week!  Jen and I connected several years ago through social media and I was so excited when she agreed to come on!  She is an amazing woman, Professor, Host of the She Impacts Culture Podcast, Author, and Speaker. She is a driven visionary communicator who has a unique way of connecting with her audience. She enjoys teaching, leading, and building and is...

I met Sara Huneycutt at the Christian Ministry Conference in New Hampshire in October 2021.  Her and I instantly connected on our mutual love of ministry, freedom and laughing! She has such a beautiful spirit and loves sharing about what God has done in and through her! She is a wife and mom. She loves to write poetry, devotionals, and to bring God’s light and love to those around her. She is pass...

Welcome Zach Schaar to the podcast!  I met Zach and his family during the Starting Point class in our church several years ago.  He and his wife, Gail live in Canton, OH and have 2 beautiful daughters. He is a published author and holds a degree in Biblical Studies from Ohio Christian University. His writings can be found in publications such as: The Upper Room, The Secret Place and The Quiet Hour...

Welcome to the final week of 2021!!  In this episode, I look back at what God has done through this podcast and ministry this year.  I also talk about some of the blessings I have experienced this year.  It has not been an easy year for anyone of us.  We have all experienced disappointments, loss, hurt and frustration, but let's put that aside and focus on the blessings and les...

I am so pumped for you to hear this interview today with Cassie Brown. Cassie and I have been hanging around the same writer and speaker circles for years, but I did not realize she was only 40 mins down the highway from me until March of 2020.  You will hear why in this episode! Cassie is the founder of On Purpose Consulting Group, a nonprofit designed to help people live their lives on purpose,...

This week, I am so excited to introduce Misty Phillip.  I met her online a few years ago while on the launch team for her book. We have gotten to know each other through being involved with different online writer and speaker groups.  She has been an encouragement to me as I have been on this journey and I pray that she is for you too! Misty is a dreamer and a doer passionate about helping spark y...

I absolutely loved sitting down and talking with Danielle Wingate! We are 2 women on a similar path to share the freedom that comes through what Jesus has done for us! I truly believe each person who listens to this episode will gain something, so get your pen and paper (or notes app) ready! Danielle is an Army wife, mother to four and a dog mom to a Giant Schnauzer. Prior to military and mom-life...

Beatriz Vargas is a certified Christian Life coach or as she likes to call it 'Wife Coach" because she specializes in helping Christian wives take action to partner with God and make changes in themselves that will impact their marriages for generations to come. Through her podcast, The Grace Fueled Wife, marriage course and coaching she has helped thousands of women find encouragement, extend gra...

I am pleased to welcome Janelle Renshaw to the podcast this week!  She is a daughter of the King.  Her heart belongs first to Jesus and second to her husband Craig of 3 years.  She refers to God as “Papa” after He took her from death to life after her husband of 27 years blindsided her and left.  She currently attends Bethel School of Supernatural Ministries with her husband Craig. She brought Div...

I got to have the most amazing conversation with Jane “Goldie” Winn! You will hear her genuine love for God, for His Word and the joy that has come out of the true freedom He has given to her! She has a Master’s Degree in Social Work which she earned in 1993 from the Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work in Bryn Mawr, PA. She is also a Certified Life Coach and a Client Advocate at Palm Beach Wo...

Stephanie Pavlantos is passionate about getting people into God’s Word. She has taught Bible studies for fifteen years and has spoken at ladies’ retreats. She is ordained with Messenger Fellowship in Nashville, TN. Stephanie works for Besorah Institute for Judeo-Christian Studies in the Student Services department as well as teaching online classes. She is published in Refresh Bible study magazine...

Welcome Jen Kokal to the podcast today! She is a professional writer, podcaster, and illustrator, and designer. She founded P40 Ministries as a way to help people find their purpose as they grow closer to God and the calling He has for them. Part of the ministry includes the P40 Ministries Podcast, which is a daily Biblical podcast meant to help listeners grow into their purpose by building a cons...

I spent last weekend at the Christian Ministry Conference in New Hampshire and had the best time!  Getting to spend time with women who all have a common goal of serving God with the gifts He has given them was something I truly needed!  I also did not realize just how much rest I needed.  True rest came in the form of limited wifi, internet access and social media access.  It was so refreshing to...

I love this conversation that I got to have with Becky Keife!  She really is as sweet as she sounds!  We met online a couple of years ago in the writing circles and I have been blessed to watch her grow as a writer and a speaker. This conversation is really needed at this time where there is such division over the littlest things. Becky reminds us all to get back to the basics and to "be kind beca...

Welcome to today's episode with Jenny Randle!  I have been so excited to share this episode with you!  She is an Emmy®-award winning editor who went on a journey to discover what it really means to live on purpose. From a career in the heart of Hollywood editing for billion-dollar franchises to a faith-based leader, her voice and work have been featured in hundreds of notable films, print, and med...

Rachael Groll is a pastor, missionary, and author.  Her latest book, She Hears: Learning to Listen to Jesus came out July 1 and is available wherever books are sold.  Rachael has a heart for pointing others to Jesus and serves across the globe in the areas of evangelism and discipleship.  I love how she shares about how she came to freedom in Christ and how she wants other women to find that same...

Welcome to a special episode of the podcast!  This past week, I have been surrounded by loss.  Not just loss in my own life, but all around me.  Family, friends and family of former neighbors have passed away for one reason or another.  I wanted to share my feelings and hopefully you will find encouragement and peace, along with some help with what is next according to the Bible!  Head over to Ins...

I am so excited to introduce you to Lindsay Griswold!  Lindsay and I became friends through social media a few years ago.  She is so talented, patient and an amazing woman of God.  She loves to create and discuss ways to fall more in love with God's Word I am a wife and mom. I have a small business owner called Find Wondrous Things, which aims to create beautiful tools that encourage you find the...

I am so excited to introduce you to my friend Angela! She has so much wisdom to share.  In this episode, she talks about how she gained freedom, through Christ, from something that only a handful of people knew. You will be so inspired by her and her story to begin or continue your road to freedom! She has an opportunity coming up starting on September 1st to begin unpacking these things in your o...

On today's podcast, I am talking with Sarah Geringer. I really enjoyed this conversation with Sarah and I know that you will too!  Get out your Bible, paper and pen or your notes app and get ready to get some good nuggets today! We talked about the upcoming launch of her newest book.  Launch team signups will start on August 27th, but if you head to her website and subscribe today, you will have t...

On today's episode, I am talking to Brittany Braswell. Brittany is a Registered Dietitian and recovery coach who helps women struggling with disordered eating and negative body image reduce their anxiety and disordered behaviors so that they can confidently restore their health and ditch food rules forever.  Brittany emphasizes the importance of replacing negative beliefs with spiritual truth to h...

Vanessa Carlson's passion for health and fitness began in high school where she played basketball, and participated in dance, gymnastics, and track & field with the pole vault. At Temple University she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis on Physical Therapy. During her time at Temple University, Vanessa also became certified through AAAI and began teaching group exerci...