Lioness Women: Rooted in Christ

What does it look like to keep choosing life after unimaginable loss? In this deeply moving episode of Lioness Women: Rooted in Christ, Jen Porter sits down with Barb Hollace — one of the featured women in the upcoming book Lioness: Stories to Awaken Your Roar Within — for a conversation about faith, grief, resilience, surrender, and the unshakable faithfulness of God. Widowed at just 33 years old...

What happens when God calls you beyond comfort, beyond fear, and into something far bigger than yourself? In this powerful conversation, Jen sits down with Meredith Murray to talk about surrender, courage, mentorship, and the life-changing impact of simply showing up for others. Meredith shares her deeply personal journey through profound loss, caregiving, breast cancer, and unexpected transition...

In this deeply moving and eye-opening conversation, Jen Porter sits down with Vija Herefoss — theologian, human rights advocate, and global voice for persecuted women of faith — to explore the hidden realities facing Christian women around the world.  Through stories gathered from Iran, North Korea, Central Asia, and beyond, Vija shares how women are often the unseen backbone of the global church...

In this deeply thought-provoking conversation, Jen Porter sits down with Lead With Impact founder Cynthia Vazquez to explore the intersection of faith, leadership, humanity, and artificial intelligence. A former federal executive turned AI strategist, Cynthia shares her unexpected journey into the world of AI and why she believes this moment in history is not just a technological shift — but a dee...

In this deeply honest and faith-centered conversation, Jen Porter sits down with Lindsay Harwell to explore what it truly means to reclaim your voice, identity, and life —especially in seasons of disruption, transition, and awakening. After a life-altering personal crisis, Lindsay found herself at a crossroads: continue living on autopilot—overextended, people-pleasing, and disconnected from herse...

In this deeply moving and spiritually grounding conversation, Coach Jen sits down with Kristen Stockton—a woman who has not only led at the highest levels, but has walked through the hidden fires of leadership, identity, and healing. Kristen’s story begins where many high-capacity women quietly find themselves: achieving, leading, carrying… yet internally weary, misaligned, and disconnected from t...

In this deeply moving conversation, Jen Porter sits down with her dear friend and fellow leader, Mindy Honcoop—a seasoned people executive, founder of Agile in HR, and co-founder of Alt-HR Hive—whose work is transforming the way organizations care for their people. Mindy’s journey is one of profound faith, resilience, and surrender. From experiencing God as Provider in childhood through seasons of...

In this episode, we step into one of the most misunderstood parts of faith: power. Not the kind the world chases — control, image, dominance — but holy power. The kind that restores a woman’s mind, steadies her heart, and anchors her identity. We explore why so many capable women quietly live as if they are powerless… either shrinking back in self-doubt or exhausting themselves trying to control e...

In this deeply revealing conversation, Jen Porter and Dr. Tamara Turner explore what it truly means to walk in Holy Power — the authority that flows not from striving, status, or strategy, but from surrender, obedience, and intimacy with God. Dr. Turner shares her remarkable journey from classroom teacher to CEO of a pioneering K–12 charter school, her early flirtation with New Age spirituality, a...

In this deeply hopeful episode, Coach Jen Porter explores what it truly means to be redeemed through the lens of Isaiah 43:1 — “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine.” This ancient promise becomes intensely personal as Jen invites listeners to see redemption not as something they earn, but as a finished declaration over their lives: chosen, claimed, and cherish...

In this deeply human and sacred conversation, Jen Porter sits with Mallory Martin, Founder & CEO of Mended, as she reveals how God redeems both people and places through faithful obedience. Mallory shares the breathtaking story of survivors of modern-day slavery becoming artisans, sending their children to school, rebuilding dignity, and stepping into freedom — while also naming her own ongoin...

In this powerful and deeply honest episode, Jen Porter sits down with her dear friend Karen Laos for a soul-stirring conversation about courage, confidence, and identity in Christ —and what it really takes for women to use their voices in high-stakes moments. Karen, a keynote speaker, executive advisor, and TEDx coach, shares formative stories from her life that shaped her relationship with courag...

What would change in your life if you truly believed God was with you? In this powerful episode of Lioness Women: Rooted in Christ , Jen Porter continues the Identity in Christ series by exploring courage—not as bravado or personality, but as quiet, faithful obedience rooted in trust. Building on the truth that we are loved, blessed, and chosen, this episode reveals that we are chosen for a purpos...

In this powerful episode, Jen Porter dives into one of the most profound truths of our identity in Christ: that we are chosen by God — not because of what we’ve done, how we’ve performed, or what the world says, but because of His love and faithfulness. Jen explores what it means to be fully seen, fully loved, and fully appointed for a purpose that lasts beyond this life. Through scripture from Jo...

What if the deepest longing of your heart—to be chosen, wanted, and secure—was never meant to be fulfilled by the world? In this episode of Lioness Women: Rooted in Christ , Jen Porter invites you into a powerful reframe of identity, belonging, and worth. Through personal story and biblical truth, she explores how our desire to be chosen shows up in friendships, romance, careers, and leadership—an...

In this heartfelt episode of Lioness Women Rooted in Christ, Jen Porter invites listeners to slow down and rediscover their true identity in Christ. She gently dismantles the world’s definition of being “blessed” — rooted in circumstances, performance, and ease — and reframes blessing through a Kingdom lens: being deeply loved, chosen, secure, and free because we belong to God.  Jen explores how s...

In this powerful continuation of the Identity in Christ series, Jen Porter invites women to step into a deeper, truer understanding of what it means to be blessed — not as luck, not as money, not as comfort, but as God-sourced favor that transcends circumstances . Through Scripture, story, and spiritual insight, Jen reframes blessing as the inheritance of every daughter of God. Like an adopted chi...

In this episode of Lioness Women Rooted in Christ , I invite you to root your identity in the one place that will never fail you—the unwavering, covenantal love of God. Together, we explore the difference between human love, which is often conditional and limited, and God’s love, which is eternal, secure, and not dependent on your performance. Through personal stories and Scripture, I remind you t...

In the opening episode of Season Two of Lioness Women, Rooted in Christ , Jen Porter invites listeners into a new and more intimate season—one rooted deeply in faith, truth, and identity in Christ. After a year of amplifying other women’s stories, Jen steps forward to use her own voice, answering a clear call from God to speak boldly about faith, courage, and who we are becoming. This episode intr...

Hey, Lioness — welcome to Season 2! I’m Jen Porter, leadership & empowerment coach for Christ-centered women, and this is the newly named Lioness Women: Rooted in Christ. I changed the name because it was time for me to stop playing small with everything God has placed inside me — and to invite you to do the same. This new season is a bolder, deeper declaration of who we are and who we’re beco...

In this electrifying episode of Lioness Conversations , I sit down with Maya Shaposhnik Cadena , a powerhouse entrepreneur and founder of Vetted , the groundbreaking pet tech company transforming the way we care for our pets—and ourselves. From training thousands of male soldiers as an 18-year-old infantry instructor in Israel to leading multimillion-dollar startups, Maya’s journey is a masterclas...

Pain doesn't have to be a life sentence. In this episode of Lioness Conversations, pioneer Sue Hitzmann reveals a powerful, often overlooked key to a woman's vitality and well-being: fascia . 🧬 You've been taught to push through pain, to "no pain, no gain," and to rely on others for answers. But what if the solution to chronic pain, hormonal imbalances, and the effects of aging lies within you? S...

What if the very thing we fear most could actually become a source of peace, love, and even purpose? In this profound conversation on Lioness Conversations , I sit down with Shawna Barlette , a certified end-of-life doula and Death Literacy Specialist who calls herself a “death walker.” Shawna opens her heart about her journey—from crippling panic attacks to the devastating loss of her husband—and...

In this raw and inspiring episode of Lioness Conversations , I sit down with the incredible Leslie Silverman , co-founder of Hive 180, for a conversation that will stir your soul and challenge you to trust your own inner knowing. Leslie shares her courageous journey from a high-stakes corporate life in Manhattan to creating a purpose-driven life and business in Colorado. Together, we explore what...

Hey, Lionesses! Today, I'm joined by my dear friend, Michelle Konson, a powerful voice for women who feel like their stories are too flawed for redemption. In this conversation, we dive into the incredible power of embracing our past to find profound healing and purpose. Michelle and I share how our journey of uncovering our own stories began at a life-changing workshop. We talk about the beauty a...