Arise, Women of God

Summary Do you feel bowed down, exhausted, and like you are just crawling through life? You are not meant to carry these heavy burdens alone. In this powerful episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson teaches a life-changing spiritual principle: calling for reinforcements. She shares a deeply personal story of a dark, sleepless night with her special needs son, where a wh...

Summary Have you ever felt like you are wandering in a dry, spiritual desert? Or perhaps God is asking you to do something you absolutely dread? In this episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson reframes these difficult seasons, showing how your trials are actually training grounds for finding purpose in hard times and developing essential spiritual gifts. Tamara takes us...

Summary As we approach a new year, most resolutions focus on our bodies or bank accounts. But what if you focused on asking for spiritual gifts that could completely transform your walk with God? In this episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson challenges the way we view our weaknesses and invites you to pray for the specific divine tools you need to succeed. We dive dee...

This episode explores the profound spiritual nature of gift-giving during the Christmas season, moving beyond the convenience of online shopping to the intentional, crafted nature of God's love. Summary In this heart-stirring episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, we dive into the true heart of the holiday season, exploring how our earthly gift-giving mirrors the way we are receiving God's bl...

Summary Ladies, have you ever felt like your life is completely stuck—three steps backward, one step forward? If you feel buried and paralyzed, you are not failing; you may be in a sacred stage of divine preparation! In this profound episode, host Tamara K. Anderson shares three powerful spiritual analogies that prove the stillness is often the moment just before the breakthrough happens. First, c...

Summary Are you paralyzed by overwhelm when it comes to moving forward? You have the idea, but the first step feels impossible. In this powerful, practical episode, host Tamara K. Anderson reveals a revolutionary three-part formula designed to smash through that paralysis and build unstoppable Christian women's momentum . The secret? Action breeds ideas, not the other way around. We dive into the...

Summary In this episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, Tamara K. Anderson shares three powerful Christian mindset shifts that help women silence self-criticism and focus on the good God is doing in their lives. Drawing from heartfelt stories and wisdom shared by Women Warriors of Light advisory board members, Tamara breaks down how one small negative moment can overshadow countless successes—...

Summary In this episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, we dive into how Christian women can find peace, clarity, and emotional steadiness through simple but powerful Christian grounding technique rooted in scripture. Host Tamara K. Anderson welcomes licensed clinical social worker and co-founder of Women Warriors of Light, Wendi Christensen, who guides listeners through a step-by-step groundi...

Summary Do you ever struggle with the "Who am I to..." question? In this deeply insightful episode, host Tamara K. Anderson welcomes Haley Murray , founder of Horse Connections, to share her remarkable journey of finding her divine purpose by studying horsemanship. Haley opens up about battling deep-seated self-doubt , fear , and imposter syndrome —the "tarps" God asked her to step over—to build a...

Summary Do you feel guilty when you rest? As Christian women, we often struggle with the deeply ingrained idea that our worth is tied to constant productivity, pushing us toward burnout. In this thought-provoking episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson and guests Kari Anjewierden and Wendi Christensen dive into the biblical perspective of rest. They share personal chall...

Summary Tamara K. Anderson introduces a transformative resource designed to alleviate the burdens of negative emotions, aptly named the "Cast out the Adversary" document. This invaluable tool empowers individuals to confront feelings of anger, fear, and overwhelm, which often ensnare us in a paralyzing state. By invoking the name of Jesus Christ, we can command the departure of these unwelcome sen...

Summary Are you feeling overwhelmed yet sensing a divine tug to do more? In this inspiring episode, host Tamara K. Anderson welcomes Angela Meyers, a national speaker, author, and founder of the nonprofit Kudos for Families, to share her incredible journey of answering God’s call amidst the beautiful chaos of caring for elderly parents and four adopted children with special needs. Angela reveals t...

Summary In this inspiring episode of Arise, Women of God , Tamara K. Anderson unpacks a powerful insight from Matthew 25 and the Parable of the Talents—revealing how fear can hold us back from fulfilling the divine callings God has placed on our hearts. Joined by members of the Women Warriors of Light accountability group, Tamara explores what it truly means to overcome fear with faith and act bol...

Summary In this powerful episode of Arise, Women of God , Tamara K. Anderson opens up about her own battle with the adversary—and the sacred moment of deliverance she experienced during the sacrament. She invites listeners into a real and raw conversation about overcoming spiritual attacks through faith, humility, and the grace of Jesus Christ. Joined by her accountability group of Christian women...

Summary In this episode of Arise, Women of God, hosts Tamara K. Anderson, Bonnie Randall, and Sandy Falter uncover the inspiring story of Huldah the prophetess —a woman of courage, faith, and clarity whose words shaped the reign of King Josiah. When the lost book of the law was discovered, Josiah sought Huldah’s counsel, and her bold declaration of both warning and hope revealed the true spirit of...

Summary In this inspiring episode of Arise, Women of God , Tamara K. Anderson and Bonnie Randall explore what it truly means to be women warriors of light in today’s challenging world. As darkness and discouragement seem to press in from every side, God is calling women to rise with courage, faith, and unwavering love to shine His light in their homes and communities. Through personal stories, scr...

Summary In this powerful episode of Arise, Women of God , Tamara K. Anderson and Bonnie Randall unpack the journey of healing from trauma through both practical strategies and spiritual guidance. Trauma often resurfaces in unexpected ways—whether through emotional triggers, unsettling memories, or the chaos of today’s world—and can leave many Christian women feeling overwhelmed or unprepared. But...

Summary In this powerful episode of Arise, Women of God , Tamara K. Anderson and Bonnie Randall explore one of the most urgent needs of our day: discerning God’s voice in perilous times. Using the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk as a backdrop, the hosts reflect on how Christian women can respond to tragedy with resilience, hope, and the power of prayer. They share personal experiences of spir...

Summary Sandy Falter's profound journey of faith and resilience serves as the crux of our discussion today, as she shares the divine mission she has embraced: to help women heal from life's heartaches with God's grace as her guiding light. Through her own tumultuous experiences of loss, including the death of loved ones and the emotional turmoil of divorce, Sandy has transformed her pain into purp...

Summary Learn how Priscilla and Aquila’s example in the Bible shows us how to make our homes places of light and refuge in an increasingly dark world. In this conversation, Tamara K. Anderson and Bonnie Randall share practical ways to create a Christ-centered home that reflects courage, hospitality, and faith. Show Notes In this episode of Arise, Women of God, hosts Tamara K. Anderson and Bonnie R...

Summary Priscilla, a remarkable figure in the New Testament, exemplifies the multifaceted role women can play in ministry and everyday life. In this discussion, we delve into her life alongside her husband Aquila, highlighting their shared commitment to their faith and entrepreneurial endeavors as tent makers, as detailed in Acts 18 and Romans 16. This episode serves as an exploration of how conte...

Summary In this powerful episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson sits down with Marj Empire, whose extraordinary life embodies the intersection of faith and resilience stories . Surviving the devastating 2010 Haitian earthquake was only the beginning—Marj faced not just physical rubble, but emotional and spiritual battles marked by self-doubt, fear, and crushing societa...

Summary In our exploration of the New Testament, we turn our attention to the remarkable figure of Phoebe, as referenced in Romans 16:1-2, a woman of notable esteem and an exemplar of leadership within the early church. This episode delves into the significance of Phoebe's role as a trusted servant and bearer of Paul's epistle to the Romans, highlighting the profound trust and respect Paul held fo...

Summary Our guest, Bonnie Randall, candidly recounts her transformative journey, during which she learned to discern God's voice amidst the cacophony of life’s demands. She emphasizes that each woman possesses a unique calling, often shrouded in uncertainty, yet ripe for discernment through faith and reflection. Bonnie's narrative serves as a clarion call to those grappling with feelings of inadeq...

Summary Sharon Leino, a remarkable woman in her late 70s, embodies the notion that it is never too late to heed the divine call placed upon one's heart. In this enlightening conversation with Tamara K. Anderson, Sharon recounts the profound journey that led her to become a children’s book author, a path she embarked upon after the loss of her husband. It was during this period of solitude and intr...