Women Behind the Words

Date: July 7, 2026 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Jennifer E. Tirrell   Story Highlights: In this rich and reflective episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek welcomes award winning author Jennifer E. Tirrell for a conversation about faith, family, and the generational blessings that outlast us. Jennifer is a kinship adopted orphan who grew up to become a devoted stay at home mother...

Date: July 1, 2026 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Heather O'Brien   Story Highlights: In this powerful and faith-filled episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek welcomes healing coach, Bible teacher, and podcast host Heather O'Brien for an honest conversation about emotional and spiritual healing, the kind that reaches the spirit, soul, and body. Heather helps Christians who have su...

Date: May 27, 2026 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Amber Weigand-Buckley   Story Highlights: In this bold, laugh-out-loud, and deeply moving episode of The Women Behind the Words, host Debbie Dufek sits down with Amber Weigand-Buckley, multi-award-winning author, founding editor of the multi-award-winning Leading Hearts magazine, and unapologetic mental health advocate. Amber is a self-describe...

Date: April 13, 2026 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Laurie Devernoe   Story Highlights: In this warm and deeply encouraging episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek welcomes back Laurie Devernoe for a conversation that feels less like an interview and more like a breath of fresh air, honest, grounded, and full of grace. Laurie opens with a story that has become something of a legend...

Date: April 2, 2026 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Renée Rizzo Devore   Story Highlights: What does it look like to carry deep wounds into a life of profound purpose? In this meaningful and hope-filled episode of The Women Behind the Words, Deb sits down with Renée Rizzo Devore, counselor, chaplain, author, and lifelong advocate for the broken, for a conversation that is equal parts raw and re...

Date: March 20, 2026 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Tammy Gerhard   Story Highlights: In this warm and spirit-filled episode of The Women Behind the Words, host Deb Dufek sits down with Tammy Gerhard, a Christian speaker, author, counselor, chaplain, and small-business owner whose life and ministry are rooted in one simple, powerful truth: that every person is deeply loved by Jesus. With over...

Date: March 5, 2026 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Amarelee Quintanilla   Story Highlights: In this honest and deeply thought provoking episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek welcomes author and journalist Amarelee Quintanilla for a meaningful conversation about a topic many believers quietly wrestle with but rarely discuss openly: hypocrisy within the Christian life. Raised in a...

Date: February 24, 2026 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Angela Mackey   Story Highlights: In this thoughtful and timely episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek welcomes author, nurse, and Bible teacher Angela Mackey for a practical and spiritually grounded conversation about navigating high stakes conversations in today’s emotionally charged culture. From family conflict and church...

Date: February 17, 2026 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Cherrilynn Brisbano   Story Highlights: In this Scripture rich and deeply honest episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek welcomes award winning author, spiritual coach, chaplain, and military veteran Cherrilynn Brisbano for a powerful conversation on spiritual growth, identity in Christ, and the transforming power of God’s Word...

Date: February 10, 2026 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Kim Harms   Story Highlights: In this deeply moving episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek sits down with author and two time breast cancer survivor Kim Harms for an honest conversation about faith, suffering, and the quiet strength required to keep going when life feels unbearable. Kim shares her personal journey of being dia...

Date: February 3, 2026 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Dr. Jackie Minor   Story Highlights: In this inspiring episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek sits down with Dr. Jacqueline Minor for a thoughtful and encouraging conversation about bringing faith into educational spaces and equipping Christian educators to live out the fruit of the Spirit in their daily work. With more than fo...

Date: January 19, 2026 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Barb Winters    Story Highlights: In this timely and courageous episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek sits down with Barb Winters for an honest and deeply compassionate conversation about protecting children in today’s digital world. Barb shares the personal moment that changed everything for her family. When she discovered he...

Date: January 9, 2026 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Cheri Swalwell   Story Highlights: In this powerful and hope filled episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek sits down with writer and speaker Cheri Swalwell for a deeply honest conversation about overcoming fear through faith and learning to trust God one step at a time. Cheri shares how fear first entered her life during childho...

Date: December 12, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Melissa Heiland   Story Highlights: In this powerful episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek sits down with missionary, author, and ministry leader Melissa Heiland to share a story of obedience, surrender, and God’s unmistakable guidance. Melissa opens her heart about how the Lord used unexpected challenges, personal loss, and...

Date: December 4, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Graciela Kessler   Story Highlights: In this rich and faith-filled episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek welcomes writer and spiritual mentor Graciela Kessler for a heartfelt conversation about healing, identity, and the unchanging character of God. Graciela shares her story of growing up in Argentina, moving to Texas, and the...

Date: November 26, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Kevia Hart   Story Highlights: In this heartfelt and faith centered episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek welcomes minister and servant leader Kevia Hart to share her powerful testimony of salvation, restoration, and God’s faithfulness through every season. Saved at the Shiloh Retreat Center in New Baltimore, New York, at twe...

Date: November 20, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Heidi Gray McGill   Story Highlights: In this inspiring episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek sits down with Christian historical fiction author Heidi Gray McGill, a woman whose life reflects perseverance, gratitude, and steadfast faith. After retiring from her role as an ESL program director, Heidi stepped into a new calling...

Date: November 12, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Dr. Evelyn Johnson Taylor   Story Highlights In this deeply moving episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek sits down with Dr. Evelyn Johnson Taylor to talk about caregiving, grief, and finding purpose in life’s transitions. Dr. Evelyn shares her powerful journey of caring for her late husband, who was diagnosed with cancer at a...

Date: October 7, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Pamela Long   Story Highlights: In this heartfelt episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek sits down with Pamela Long, founder of Embracing Faith Ministries, to talk about the beauty of saying “yes” to God, even when it stretches us beyond our comfort zone. Pam shares her journey from insecurity to confident obedience, the birth o...

Date: September 25, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Sasha Razen   Story Highlights:  In this heartfelt and unscripted episode of The Women Behind the Words, host Debbie Dufek welcomes her granddaughter, Sasha Razen, for a tender grandmother and granddaughter conversation about faith, identity, and the power of speaking life. Debbie opens with a brief apology for a two week break and then i...

Date: September 5, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Maureen E. Wise   Story Highlights: In this inspiring episode of The Women Behind the Words, host Debbie Dufek welcomes Maureen E. Wise, a woman whose gentle and beautiful message is sure to encourage your soul. Together, they dive into her newest book, Strength for My Path: 52 Devotions from the Hiking Trail, a collection of weekly reflec...

Date: August 29, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Debra Butterfield   Story Highlights: In this episode of The Women Behind the Words, host Debbie Dufek sits down with Debra Butterfield, an author, Marine Corps veteran, and editor whose life is marked by resilience, faith, and unshakable determination. Debra’s story begins with a life-changing moment as a teenager: while babysitting during...

Date: August 21, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Heather Patterson Dwyer   Episode Highlights: In this powerful episode of The Women Behind the Words, host Debbie Dufek sits down with longtime friend and prayer warrior, Heather Patterson Dwyer, for a conversation that is both raw and deeply hope-filled. Heather opens her heart about the realities of marriage, motherhood, special needs pare...

Date: August 15, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Deb Dufek and her daughter, Dana Morehouse   Story Highlights: In this heartfelt episode of The Women Behind the Words, host Debbie Dufek sits down with her first-born daughter, Dana Morehouse, for a candid conversation about a topic that affects every part of our lives, boundaries. Do you set them? Do you keep them? And if not, why?   Deb a...

Date: August 8, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Ann Harrison   Story Highlights: In this powerful and faith-filled episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek welcomes author, poet, and freelance editor Ann Harrison for a deeply personal conversation about trusting God in every season, especially when life looks nothing like what you expected. Born completely blind due to a medical...