Empowered To Lead

Research shows that in childhood girls are open and clear about their ambitions. But something changes as women age, and we tend to downplay or abandon our dreams, desires, and goals for achievement. Ambition is often regarded as a positive trait in men, but ambitious women are assumed to be pushy, prideful, or arrogant. But what if ambition is the fuel given by God to accomplish our purpose and c...

Don't miss this insightful leadership conversation with Kadi Cole. Kadi Cole has spent the last twenty-five years serving in local church ministry as an Executive Director at one of America's largest and fastest growing multi-site churches, a Director at Leadership Network, and a founding member of the Women's Executive Pastor Network.  Kadi authored Sticky Note Leadership, her bestselling book, D...

In today’s episode Jeannette talks with Retha Nicole, a sought after speaker, trainer and executive coach with a unique perspective on various issues and challenges facing the professional woman.   Once a single mom of two young boys, she understands how difficult it can be to juggle work and family responsibilities. Retha shares her Sunday Planning System and how it can add margin to every mom’s...

If you're a female leader, chances are you've heard of imposter syndrome. You've probably struggled with it yourself a time or two. We're told that high-achieving women suffer the ailment most, more than our male counterparts. For decades now, thousands of articles, books, and training initiatives have been developed to help women overcome this problem. But maybe imposter syndrome isn't a deficit...

Carolyn Custis James is an award winning author who thinks deeply about what it means to be a female follower of Jesus in a postmodern world. Her books are provocative, honest, and ground-breaking, challenging the small and confusing messages that women often get from the church-- messages that fail to move beyond gender roles or assumes a particular economic situation or stage of life. With deep...

Today’s guest is Pastor Ruth Everhart, author of the books, "Ruined" and “ The #Metoo Reckoning: Facing the churches complicity in sexual abuse and misconduct. She shares about her experience overcoming sexual trauma at the hands of two strangers and then later sexual harassment at the hands of a supervisor in the presbyterian church. It’s a heavy topic but one that’s critically important if we wa...

This week Jeannette talks with Kim Sorrelle, an inspiring leader who experienced suffering, loss, and hardship and then used it to create a more empowering life.   Kim Sorrelle is an entrepreneur, director of a humanitarian organization, author, and speaker. She devoted a year in search of the true meaning of love and she found it. Her award-winning best-selling book, Love Is, chronicles her somet...

Today’s episode is a conversation with an empowered Christian woman leader, Dr. Nicole Davis. In our discussion, we talk about the identity conflict that many women struggle with, how gender equality contributes to strong and healthy marriages, and how we, as women, need to take responsibility to lead ourselves well. Nicole Davis, PhD, is an ordained pastor, certified mediator, conflict coach, Chr...

As we move into 2023, you've probably set some goals for the new year. Or, maybe New Year's resolutions aren't your thing because you know they rarely work. Two weeks, six weeks, or eight weeks in, and most people have abandoned their goals altogether. Well, that doesn't have to be you! In this episode, Jeannette explains why grounding your goals in your personal Life Vision will provide greater c...

Research shows gratitude has a significant impact on our mindset, our physical bodies, and ultimately our overall well-being. Throughout the pages of Scripture, we are told again and again to “be thankful.” With all the benefits of gratitude, could it be that God tells us to be thankful, not for his benefit, but for ours? Not because He needs our appreciation but because we need it! God has create...

Today’s episode is a conversation with Brooke Whitson. Brooke is a creative visionary leader who has overcome adversity and loss. Like me, her life has been significantly impacted by breast cancer, only in a slightly different way. We talk about leading ourselves through a life crisis, suffering, grief, mindset, and ultimately rising from the ashes. I hope our stories will give you encouragement a...

Do you struggle with measuring up? Do you beat yourself up when you make a mistake? Do you feel anxious and frustrated when outcomes are out of your control? If so, you’re not alone. These are common challenges for many high-achieving women, and often perfectionism is the root cause. Letting go of perfectionism isn’t about selling ourselves short. We can still have high expectations for ourselves...

Ashley Easter grew up in a fundamentalist Christian community that, by all definitions, was a cult. She found the will and courage to escape this oppressive community after being introduced to Egalitarian theology and realizing that what she had been told about a woman's place all her life was a lie. Today Ashley is a cult survivor turned Intuition Coach who helps people escape self-doubt and harn...

In this episode, we unpack the most misunderstood and misused verse in the Bible: 1 Timothy 2:11-15. This scripture is sometimes plucked from its context and weaponized to silence and minimize women. It's a perplexing passage, but an ancient heresy and a strange Greek verb can help us understand it. 

An interview with Julie Zine Coleman, author of the award-winning book, On Purpose: Understanding God's Freedom for Women Through Scripture. Julie shares how her commitment to living out the truth of Scripture has transformed her from a head-covering, obedient wife to an impactful preacher living fully into her purpose and calling.

In a culture where women were considered inferior to men, treated as property, and excluded from theological education, Jesus defied cultural norms, elevating and advocating for women. Jesus was a man way ahead of his time. He may have been the very first feminist. 

Many Christians have been led to believe that God only wants men to lead and that women are destined to play a secondary role. But the Bible tells a different story! Despite the devastating conditions of ancient patriarchy, God still chose and used women in significant ways to accomplish His purposes. In this episode, we explore the stories of 3 mold-breaking women who heard God's call and dared t...

Understanding who God created us to be as women can make a difference in how we live every minute of our lives! In this episode, we will dive into the opening pages of Scripture to examine God’s glorious vision for women (and men) and how we were designed to flourish in relationships of mutuality. You might be surprised that God's vision for women may be grander and more significant than you've be...

Welcome to this introductory episode of Empowered Christian Woman! Meet Jeannette, find out what this podcast is all about and how it can help you confidently step into the fullness of all you are created to be and do in the world.