Tina Bender

Sword & Grace Unscripted

Business EN ↓ 11 episodes

Sword & Grace Unscripted is a podcast for women who lead businesses, ministries, churches, and organizations while carrying both conviction and compassion. This is not a platform for polished success stories. It is a space for honest, grounded conversations about the real cost of leadership , the unseen weight women carry, and the grace required to remain faithful through pressure, complexity, building and rebuilding. I am your host, Tina J. Smith, a π˜“π˜ͺ𝘀𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦π˜₯ π˜›π˜©π˜¦π˜³π˜’π˜±π˜ͺ𝘴𝘡 of over 20 years , an international π˜›π˜©π˜¦π˜³π˜’π˜Šπ˜°π˜’π˜€π˜© for women , π˜•π˜¦π˜Άπ˜³π˜°π˜΄π˜€π˜ͺ𝘦𝘯𝘀𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘒𝘀𝘩 for pastors/ministry leaders , Author, and the F...

Author

Tina Bender

Category

Business

Latest episode

Jun 25, 2026

Where to listen?

Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soon

Podcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts

Get it on Google Play Install for free Android 5M+ downloads Β· 4.8 rating iOS soon

Episodes

Wilderness Seasons for Christian Women Leaders: Identity, Faith, and the Promised Land 25.06.2026

Episode Description: Christian women in leadership often walk through wilderness seasons that test identity, obedience, faith, and calling. In this episode of Sword & Grace Unscripted , we talk about what the wilderness season is meant to expose, refine, and restore before God leads you into greater fruitfulness. This conversation explores the journey from wilderness to promised land, especial...

People Are Not Numbers: The Sacred Work of Relational Leadership 04.06.2026

The conversation covers the importance of connecting with the ministry, valuing relationships, and seeing individuals beyond numbers. It emphasizes the significance of learning to lead and disciple, connecting with women in the ministry, and getting to know people on a personal level. The key takeaways include the value of relationships and the importance of seeing individuals beyond numbers. Take...

The Hidden Cost of Leadership: Healing, Burnout, and Rebuilding 12.05.2026

Tina shares her journey as a Christian woman in leadership, highlighting the struggle of leadership, the importance of healing and safe support, and the reestablishment of the not-for-profit Selah Treatment Center. www.selahtreatmentcenter.org Takeaways Importance of healing and safe support Reestablishment of the not-for-profit Selah Treatment Center Chapters 00:00 The Struggle of Leadership 08:0...

Divine Timing and Deep Healing: How God Restores Women Who Lead 08.05.2026

The conversation begins with an introduction and the theme of divine connections, leading into Adele's journey with the Lord and her diverse ministry assignments and callings. It then explores the theme of overcoming hardship and rising up, followed by the refining process, the wilderness season, and healing. The conversation delves into spiritual warfare, the power of surrender and inner healing,...

Before You Lead, You Belong: Identity, Surrender, and the Power of Testimony 23.04.2026

The conversation delves into the themes of identity in Christ, the impact of AI on voices and stories, real human connection, and the risk of not spending time with the Lord. The speakers discuss the importance of finding identity in Christ, the significance of preserving authentic human voices and stories, and the need for real human connection. They also address the risk of neglecting personal t...

The Surprising Courage It Takes to Show Up As You Are (Mama & Entrepreneur) 14.04.2026

The conversation explores the intersection of motherhood, business, and identity, highlighting the courage and challenges faced by women. It delves into the themes of authenticity, confidence, and navigating Christian identity in the context of business. The complexity of holiness and wealth is also discussed, challenging traditional perceptions of success and spirituality. The conversation explor...

Healing the Woman Who Leads, How the Body Holds the Key to Sustainable Leadership 26.03.2026

This episode speaks into something many women in leadership carry, but rarely name. It explores how trauma does not simply remain in the past, but continues to shape identity, perception, and the way a woman shows up in her leadership today. The conversation brings clarity to the connection between past experiences and present patterns, helping listeners understand that what they may be navigating...

She Lived Through Epstein and Still Said Yes to God 19.03.2026

In this powerful and deeply redemptive conversation, we sit with a courageous woman who shares her journey as an Epstein trafficking survivor , having endured decades of sex trafficking, coercion, and control . With honesty and strength, she opens up about the long road of healing from trauma , and what it has taken to move from survival into true freedom, restoration, and identity in Christ . Thi...

From Hollywood to Heaven's Call 05.03.2026

The conversation covers Shashana Kaplan's journey from the film industry to founding PIFSTER, a charity organization. It explores the impact of COVID on Shashana's career, her discovery of local nonprofits, the concept of dollar micro donations, challenges and adaptation, overcoming obstacles as a Christian woman in leadership, and the support from the Christian community. The conversation highlig...

Marked, Misunderstood, and Mandated: Her Fight to Protect God’s Design 19.02.2026

Content Type : Interview Primary Goal Inspirational and faith-based recovery story Summary Kristen Nagle shares her powerful journey of overcoming betrayal, loss of reputation, and personal crisis through faith, resilience, and spiritual strength. Discover how she found hope and purpose after facing public scrutiny and emotional breakdown. Keywords: resilience, faith, recovery, betrayal, spiritual...

Holding Truth and Grace: Why This Podcast Had to Be Created 12.02.2026

Keywords Christian women, leadership, adversity, personal stories, empowerment, healing, resilience, faith, community, support Summary In this episode of Sword and Grace Unscripted, host Tina Smith explores the unique challenges faced by Christian women in leadership roles. She emphasizes the importance of sharing personal stories of adversity, resilience, and faith. Through biblical examples of w...

Listen to the Sword & Grace Unscripted podcast in Replaio

Radio and podcasts in one app - free, with no sign-up. Install today and do not miss the launch

Get it on Google Play

Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.