Fierce Calling

In today’s episode, Gathering at the Table: Food, Faith, Farm, & Family , I’m talking with my friend Molly Herrick. (Friend, if you’re viewing this post via email, the podcast player to listen to this episode can be found here ) Molly lives on a farm in Iowa with the man of her dreams, two wonderful children, and some cattle and chickens! She’s a blogger, author, speaker, and has a...

In today’s episode, Listening for God’s Direction , I’m talking with my friend Alisa Hope Wagner. Alisa is a wife, mom, and award-winning author and today she shares about listening for God’s voice, what happens when we answer His call, and how she wound up on not one but two reality TV shows! I know what Alisa has to say will encourage, inspire, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat...

“I fell away from God due to my experience as a childhood cult survivor and the abuse and disappointments I encountered. I hated Christians and Christianity for a very long time. By God’s grace, I came back to my faith at the age of 29.” – Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch on her emotional healing. (Friend, if you’re viewing this post via email, the podcast player to listen to thi...

In today’s episode, The Heart of the Family , I’m talking with my friend, Deb DeArmond. Deb is an expert in the fields of communication, relationship and conflict resolution. We could all use a little help in those departments, right? (Friend, if you’re viewing this post via email, the podcast player to listen to this episode can be found here ) Listen in as we talk about relationships, call...

In today’s episode, Telling Stories ~ Changing Stories , I’m talking with my friend, Ronne Rock. Ronne is a storyteller who tells stories that change the stories of others. (Friend, if you’re viewing this post via email, the podcast player to listen in can be found here ) Ronne offers battle-tested wisdom about leadership, advocacy marketing, and finding God in the most beautiful and painful...

In today’s episode, An Unexpected Journey of Singleness , I’m talking with my friend, Kate Hurley. Kate shares her heart and journey of prolonged singleness, but there’s so much more to her story. Find out all about her book, Getting Naked Later: Making Sense of the Unexpected Single Life , which isn’t just about purity; it’s serious, humorous, and meets the reader right where th...

In today’s episode, Satisfying Our Hunger with the Bread of Life , I’m talking with my friend, Christine Trimpe. We’re talking about her life-giving transformation of body, mind, heart, and soul. (Friend, if you’re viewing this post via email, the podcast player to listen in can be found here .) Her amazing transformation includes losing 100 pounds, and although we would all agree that...

Sarah Harmeyer, founder and Chief People Gatherer at Neighbor’s Table ~ A Love Mission In today’s episode, You Have a Place at Neighbor’s Table , I’m talking with my friend Sarah Harmeyer from Neighbor’s Table , a love mission . Sarah is a people-gatherer with the gift of evangelism. Don’t you just love that? By the way, friend, if you’re viewing this post...

In today’s episode, Empowering Survivors of Sex Trafficking , I’m talking with my friend Brandi Voth of The Power Project . Brandi mentors women who have been rescued from sex trafficking and helps them walk into a positive, purpose-filled future. By the way, friend! If you’re viewing this post via email, the podcast player to listen in can be found here . Brandi is walking in he...

In today’s episode, Sharon Wilharm: An Unexpected Calling , I’m talking with my friend, filmmaker, speaker, blogger, and podcast host Sharon Wilharm. We’re talking about imposter syndrome and how she fell into her accidental calling. But we know with God, nothing is an accident, right? If you’re viewing this post via email, the podcast player to listen in can be found her e . Sharon is...

In today’s episode, God Will Bring You Through It , I’m talking with my friend Dorenthea Nemeth. Dorenthea walked through a deep valley when her husband went to prison. Hear how God answered her prayers, but not in the way she thought He would. She tells how God brought her through it and how He will bring you through it, too. Now Dorenthea’s fierce calling is encouraging and empowering wome...

In today’s episode, The Power of Living a Life Marked by Joy , I’m talking with my friend Suzie Eller. We’re talking about her new book, JoyKeeper, and what living a life marked by joy truly means. Suzie’s fierce calling is Standing shoulder to shoulder with other women. She believes healed women scoop up other women and run to the cross together. She wants us all living free together...

In today’s episode, The Fierce Calling Life: Inspiration from a Special Needs Mom and Marketing Strategist , I’m talking with my friend Kim Stewart. Kim is a marketing strategist who helps authors, podcasters, and coaches strategically reach new readers and listeners with life changing messages. She’s also a wife, mama to two, and shares her journey as a special needs mom. Kim is passionate about...

In today’s episode, Applying Your God-given passions to everyday life , I’m talking with my friend Marnie Swedberg. Marnie is a mentor to millions of women worldwide and loves helping women reach women for Christ. She’s an author, speaker, blog radio host, and she coaches, connects, and collaborates with Godly women all over the world! She was a joy to talk with and her insight, wisdom, and her he...

What happens when your Olympic dream is swept away and pain drains your hope? *In today’s episode, Reconciling Pain with the Goodness of God, I’m talking with my friend Tera Bradham. Tera shares about letting go of an Olympic dream and being healed in ways she never expected. Now she is helping others discover the freedom of reconciling pain with the goodness of God. It’s her Fie...

The burden we women often carry is feeling we're supposed to be the fixers of everything, right? Well friend, we can't fix everything and that's a good thing. In today's episode I'm talking with my friend Laurie Troup Smith. Laurie is an amazing woman of God wife to Travis, mom to two amazing teenage daughters, and she's an author of Amish fiction. But we're not just talking about her Amish fictio...

How can we gain a whole new perspective on comparison? How can we experience the gift of Sabbath rest? What is a Shabbat meal? Amber unpacks all this and more on this episode of the Fierce Calling Podcast so listen in while I have a chat with Amber Cullum. Amber Cullum is the podcast host behind Grace Enough. She is first and foremost a child of God, saved by His grace alone, but doesn't alwa...

Show Notes Meg Glesener was raised by a father who was atheist and mom of little faith. When Jesus got a hold of Meg's heart as a teen He transformed her life and brought new hopeAA. Her life's joy is being a mom and she especially loves being a mom to teens and adult children who are parents themselves. Hear what it means to be a mentor mom and important take-aways in loving our teens a...

Show Notes Hello and welcome to episode 31 of the Fierce Calling Podcast . I’m your host Doris Swift. This podcast is about a community of women who are rising above difficult circumstances and taking action where their passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. They are using their gifts to impact the world for Christ and I hope this podcast encourages other women to take action and use their...

In this episode I'm talking with my friend Vona Johnson. She helps others find courage to walk in their calling and live a life of purpose and meaning. Find out the real reason her career took a short detour and how that's applicable to all of our lives.  Her story, her confidence in Christ, and her God-given gifts are all being used for the furtherance of the Kingdom. She is walking in...

Angel has an amazing story of faith and encouragement to share with you! While walking through the diagnosis of a brain tumor, brain surgery, and having to relearn to walk, talk, and eat, Angel knew God was with her. Hear how she is spreading Jesus joy, sharing her story with others, and using her gifts to impact the world for Christ.  Her story will inspire you so listen in! Angel Faulk is a 51 y...

As life ebbs and flows, we can find ourselves wondering what God is calling us to in the season we find ourselves in. How can we discover if what we are doing lines up with God’s plans and timing? Today I welcome my friend Misty Phillip. Misty shares how God sparked something unexpected and new in her that changed the trajectory of her calling. Countless others are being positively impacted by thi...

In this special Mother's Day edition episode, we're talking all about the relationship between mother and daughter. But this isn't just about Mother's Day, it's relevant every day.  Relationships between mothers and daughters can be messy and hurtful. Dr. Helen McIntosh understands the uncertainty of a strained relationship and the scars that can develop. Raised by a mothe...

Evelyn shares about the importance of intentional remembrance. Every storm she has faced has been weathered by remembering the promises of God. Evelyn has faced some dark places of depression and anxiety. Even when she knew the truth about God, It wasn't until she chose to lean in and rely on Him and His word that she found hope. Even then, It took time to climb out of the hole of despair. Yo...

Fierce Calling is all about taking action where our passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. But what actions should we take? With so many ideas swimming in our heads, how do we know which steps are the right ones?  That's where my friend Christa Hutchins comes in. Her ministry to women, Do a New Thing , is also her business and she takes that complicated word splash swimming around in...