Didn't Ask to be a Hero Podcast: Ordinary Women Living Extraordinary Lives

When the government began cutting funding for programs dedicated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, countless professionals found themselves suddenly displaced—including our guest, Carol Gant , a passionate advocate who has spent her career fighting on behalf of children and families from marginalized communities. Carol lost her job in March due to these sweeping changes. But instead of collapsi...

Our favorite therapist, Weena Wise , is BACK!!!! 🙌 And this time, she’s helping us decompress after Monday’s massive internet meltdown . If you were one of the millions rebooting your Wi-Fi, restarting your life, and questioning your sanity — this one’s for you. 😂 We talk about stress, control, and finding calm when everything (literally) disconnects. Weena reminds us that sometimes the world’s...

Stress may be one of the greatest enemies to a woman’s health — draining our energy, disrupting our hormones, and stealing our sense of peace. In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Erin Kinney, a licensed naturopathic doctor, shares how faith and naturopathic care work hand in hand to help women restore balance and wholeness. Together, we explore how chronic stress impacts the body, mind, and spirit...

In this episode of Going Slow Just As Fast As We Can , we sit down with licensed therapist Weena Wise to explore how unapologetically setting healthy boundaries and practicing intentional self-care are not luxuries, but acts of self-preservation. Weena shares practical wisdom for recognizing your limits, protecting your peace, and giving yourself permission to slow down in a world that constantly...

In this powerful episode, Beautiful Brokenness bestselling author and communicator Heather Thompson Day shares her deeply personal journey of navigating life’s hardest choices. With honesty and vulnerability, Heather reflects on how broken moments can become sacred spaces where God’s grace meets us. From the challenges of family life to the questions that shape our faith, Heather reminds us that o...

Cancer Sucks, Jesus Saves  is a six-part podcast series that tackles the raw reality of cancer while shining a light on unshakable hope in Christ. In today's final episode of Cancer Sucks, Jesus Saves , we speak with licensed therapist, Weena Wise, who specializes in walking with individuals and families through serious illness. She shares practical, compassionate advice on how to truly suppo...

Cancer Sucks, Jesus Saves  is a six-part podcast series that tackles the raw reality of cancer while shining a light on unshakable hope in Christ. In today's moving episode of Cancer Sucks, but Jesus Saves , we sit down with a wife who lost her beloved husband to cancer 17 years ago. She reflects on the painful road of grief—the tears, the questions, and the ache of raising children without t...

Cancer Sucks, Jesus Saves is a six-part podcast series that tackles the raw reality of cancer while shining a light on unshakable hope in Christ. In today's powerful episode of Cancer Sucks, Jesus Saves , we meet a remarkable woman, Dr. Vanessa Sheppard, whose life took a dramatic turn when she went from cancer patient (twice!) to cancer researcher. As a survivor, she shares the raw and real...

Cancer Sucks, Jesus Saves  is a six-part podcast series that tackles the raw reality of cancer while shining a light on unshakable hope in Christ. In today's heartfelt episode of Cancer Sucks, Jesus Saves , we sit down with a devoted wife and caregiver, Sharon Aka, who opens up about the emotional, spiritual, and practical challenges of walking beside her husband through his cancer journey. F...

Cancer Sucks, Jesus Saves is a six-part podcast series that tackles the raw reality of cancer while shining a light on unshakable hope in Christ. In today's deeply personal and thought-provoking episode of Cancer Sucks, Jesus Saves , we sit down with a compassionate oncologist, Dr. Sylvia Fowler, who opens up about the emotional and spiritual toll of walking alongside patients through their c...

Cancer Sucks, Jesus Saves is a six-part podcast series that tackles the raw reality of cancer while shining a light on unshakable hope in Christ. In today's episode, Annie and Davenia kick this honest and faith-filled journey off as they dish it out about their personal connection to the topic. Then stay tuned for five more episodes each Thursday between July 31st - August 28th. Each episode...

In this powerful, liberating, and sometimes blush-worthy conversation, Kimberly Bulgin joins us to talk about what it means to be hot, holy, and whole. As a woman who embraces her femininity, owns her sexuality, and walks boldly in her faith, Kimberly challenges the belief that holiness requires hiding parts of who we are. Together, we unpack how to be comfortable in our bodies, confident in our b...

When Latoya faced the unimaginable heartbreak of her son's incarceration, she could have been consumed by grief, shame, and isolation. But for this courageous mother, the prison walls did not define the end of hope.  In this powerful episode, we hear the story of a mother who found strength, peace, and purpose through her unwavering faith in God. She shares how prayer, scripture, and the supp...

In this eye-opening and deeply personal episode, I sit down with Monique Duson , co-founder of the Center for Biblical Unity, for a powerful conversation about faith, identity, and what it means to be a Black female Christian in today’s world . Monique shares her unique journey from embracing critical race theory to discovering a biblically grounded understanding of unity and identity. With grace,...

In this episode, we delve into the emotional and practical challenges of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease. More than educational, Ruth Cowles shares her caregiver story highlighting the resilience, joy, the power of love & deeper relational connections made during one of the most challenging times her family had ever faced. Ruth share invaluable insights on how to navigate...

Annie and Davenia dish it out as they chat off script about the joys (that would be sarcastic) of aging :-). From the birthday blues to bucket lists to seeing the beauty in the season there in. In this episode we referenced two previous episodes that relate to our discussion. We hope you'll check them out too! 56 and not afraid to tell it with Kwavi The sky's the limit with Joann We also...

The Kingdom of Heaven is under attack! The enemy is viciously attacking our world, churches, schools, families, and children. They are left wandering through the spiritual rubble with no covering or protection for their future. We are indeed living in a spiritual war zone, and people are badly injured and hurting, even in our church pews.  What should be our response to this crisis? We can continu...

Women, have you ever wondered what makes a man tick? What do they desire from us as women? How do they see us? How do we get them and better yet, how do we keep them? Well, today's guests are sure to please! Four men from all walks of life - Andrew divorced and open to love again, Damein happily married for over 25 years, Derrick happily married for over 5 years and Kishore has never been mar...

First comes love, then comes marriage...and for many of us, this is where it ends because we haven't thought beyond the fairytale. And neither did our guest Angie Clayton. Take a listen as Angie shares how God worked through she and her husband's mess, became the center of their union and is blessing them exceedingly, abundantly beyond their wildest dreams. Angie touches on some tough to...

Did you know that over 70% of the women use the word "invisible" to describe themselves? Society does a fantastic job of packaging women in their 40s and over into boxes labeled with a sell by date or the dreaded expired sticker. You no longer need to be heard. You are no longer valued. Well meet Kwavi as she shares her superpower for helping women become the best version of themselves w...

During the pandemic both Annie and Davenia binge watched a popular television series entitled Girlfriends Guide to Divorce. While it was meant to be entertaining, it actually made us a bit sad, because so many of the messages that the series sent were in direct contradiction to God's messages for Christian living. So this episode highlights a conversation that we had with Patricia Watts John...

Join Annie and Davenia and their special guest, Kim Tschirret, who shares her journey from personal pain to purposeful living. Kim is the inspiring founder of Hope Reins, a haven for children seeking hope and healing through the profound connection between kids and horses. Her journey, born from her own childhood struggles, led to the creation of this 38-acre sanctuary in Raleigh, North Carolina....

It's been an eight month hiatus! A hiatus that was supposed to be for our time of refreshing and renewal. But you know the saying, 'the best laid plans of mice and men will surely go asunder.' Well it's true for us ladies too. Take a listen has Annie shares her journey from experiencing one of the most devastating experiences of her life, losing her sister, to learning how to s...

Karissa Baker shares how she and her family are not only coping, but have found a way to be a beacon of hope post the devastating wildfires that ravaged Lahaina, Maui of Hawaii in September 2023. We pray that this episode fills you with hope, love, joy and light and if you're bringing that energy as you listen, then we pray that this episode will remind you to share that light with others who...

It's the Christmas season and today we're talking about trauma. We know it sounds depressing, especially during this time of year when most are focused on all the things that bring us joy like family and friends and Christmas movies and hot cocoa. Seems that a focus on trauma during the holiday season would be sad. But keep listening because this episode is for everyone – those of you wh...