Women Behind the Words

Date: August 1, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Maureen Miller   Episode Highlights: In today’s heartfelt episode of The Women Behind the Words, host Debbie Dufek is joined by the beautiful soul and kindred heart of Maureen Miller, wife, mom, Mosie, writer, encourager, and award-winning author. A connector of people and a true wordsmith, Maureen shares the deeply personal journey behind he...

Date: July 18, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Amber Weigand-Buckley   Episode Highlights: In this inspiring installment of The Women Behind the Words, host Debbie Dufek sits down with Amazon #1 bestselling author and mental health advocate Amber Weigand-Buckley to unpack her latest devotional, Flowers Find a Way: Resilient Blooms in Relentless Faith. Amber opens up about overcoming mental...

Date: July 11, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: A Conversation with Sheila Preston Fitzgerald   Episode Highlights: In one of the most gripping and miraculous episodes of The Women Behind the Words, host Debbie Dufek welcomes author, speaker, and trauma survivor Sheila Preston Fitzgerald. Fourteen years ago, Sheila’s life changed forever after a horrific motorcycle accident that should have taken her life...

Date: July 5, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Nancy Haack   Episode Highlights: In this heartfelt episode of The Women Behind the Words, host Debbie Dufek welcomes author and illustrator Nancy Haack to share her beautiful journey of creativity, calling, and God’s perfect timing. Nancy opens up about the childhood passion for art that eventually blossomed into something more—writing stories...

Date: June 28, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Katelyn Adams   Story Highlight: In this episode of The Women Behind the Words, we’re diving into the world of homeschooling with a very special guest—Katelyn Adams, Head of School and co-founder of Creo Classical Academy. Following our recent conversation with my granddaughter, Shayna Morehouse—a dedicated homeschooling mama—I couldn’t be mor...

Date: June 13, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Shayna Morehouse   Episode Highlights: In this heartfelt and joyful episode of The Women Behind the Words, host Debbie Dufek welcomes a very special guest—her granddaughter by marriage, Shayna Morehouse. As a homeschooling mom, wife to a busy coach and teacher, entrepreneur, and passionate follower of Jesus, Shayna sits down with Debbie for he...

Date: June 6, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Jarm Del Boccio   Episode Highlights: Welcome back to The Women Behind the Words! In today’s episode, we’re honored to sit down with author Jarm Del Boccio, who at 69 years old is embracing her silver years with joy, passion, and deep purpose. Jarm opens her heart and life story to encourage other women to view aging not as a decline but as an...

Date: May 24, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Bob and Deb Dufek   Episode Highlights: Welcome to another heartfelt episode of The Women Behind the Words! We’re so glad you’ve joined us for this deeply personal conversation with Bob and Deb Dufek. If you haven’t yet listened to last week’s episode (Podcast #74), we encourage you to go back and hear it first, as it provides valuable context for this follow...

Date: May 9, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Debbie Dufek   Episode Highlights: In this peaceful and uplifting episode of The Women Behind the Words, host Debbie Dufek takes a reflective journey into the comforting invitation of Jesus in Matthew 11:28-30 (The Message). This passage calls us to release the weight of exhaustion, burnout, and pressure and instead discover the “unforced rhythms of grace.” De...

Date: April 25, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Gretchen Huesmann   Episode Highlights: In this inspiring episode of The Women Behind the Words, host Debbie Dufek sits down with Gretchen Huesmann—teacher, speaker, and award-winning author—for a conversation filled with honesty, insight, and hope for today's educators. As the author of It’s a Good Day to Be a Teacher: 52 Devotions to Equip...

Date: April 19, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Debora Coty   Episode Highlights: In this joy-filled and uplifting episode of The Women Behind the Words, Deb welcomes the incredibly inspiring Debora M. Coty—speaker, columnist, certified writing coach, and award-winning author of more than 40 books, including the beloved Too Blessed to be Stressed series. Debora shares the heart behind her...

Date: April 11, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Kate Battistelli   Episode Highlights: In this powerful episode of The Women Behind the Words, we’re joined by the inspiring Kate Battistelli, who brings a heartfelt and hope-filled message to women navigating the tender transition of the empty nest. Whether you're currently walking through this season or preparing for it, Kate's words are su...

Date: April 4, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Janet McHenry   Episode Highlights: We’re welcoming back a dear friend of the podcast, Janet McHenry, for a conversation filled with insight, wisdom, and warmth. Many know Janet as a woman of deep prayer and a dedicated prayer-walker, but in this episode, she returns to share another transformative practice in her life—reading through the enti...

Date: March 28, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Kristy McCammon   Episode Highlights: In this deeply honest and empowering episode of The Women Behind the Words, Kristy McCammon shares her journey of breaking free from emotional eating and food addiction through surrender, faith, and practical boundaries. Though she had a strong relationship with the Lord, Kristy battled shame and secret s...

Date: March 21, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Kristy Sheridan   Episode Highlights: In this powerful episode of The Women Behind the Words, Deb Dufek welcomes Kristy Sheridan to share her incredible journey of survival, surrender, and spiritual awakening. Kristy’s life is marked by two near-death experiences—a deadly plane crash on American Airlines Flight 1420 and a 60-foot fall while h...

Date: March 14, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Melissa Heiland   Episode Highlights: In this heartfelt episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek welcomes Melissa Heiland to discuss the profound role of grandparents and how they can impact their grandchildren’s lives with love, prayer, and wisdom. Melissa shares valuable insights on navigating the joys and challenges of grandpare...

Date: March 7, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Dawn Ward   Episode Highlights: Welcome to The Women Behind the Words! In today’s powerful episode, we are honored to welcome Dawn Ward, a woman whose journey through pain, faith, and healing has inspired thousands. Dawn grew up in an alcoholic home, where her father was a functional alcoholic. As a child, she believed that keeping the peace m...

Date: February 28, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Clarice James   Episode Highlights: Welcome to The Women Behind the Words! In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with my friend Clarice James, a talented fiction novelist with a passion for storytelling that has spanned over 18 years. Even as a child, Clarice loved weaving narratives, and that passion has only deepened with time. She write...

Date: February 21, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Sandra Flach   Episode Highlights: Welcome to The Women Behind the Words! In this inspiring episode, I sit down with my dear friend Sandra Flach as she shares the remarkable journey of stepping into a new season. For over a decade, Sandra has poured her heart into Justice for Orphans, an organization she co-founded to raise awareness in ch...

Date: February 14, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Kathy Hendley   Story Highlight: In this deeply inspiring episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie sits down with Kathy Hendley to discuss a life-changing moment that reshaped Kathy’s approach to work and faith. Kathy shares how attending Debbie’s Business Meeting with God workshop at the AWSA Conference became a defining point in her...

Date: February 6, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Solo Episode with Debbie Dufek   Welcome to The Women Behind the Words! In today’s episode, Debbie explores the transformative practice of holding a weekly ministry or business meeting with God. By intentionally setting aside time to hear His voice, journaling your thoughts, and seeking His wisdom, you’ll gain clarity and direction for your work and calli...

Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Lizzy Adams  Date: January 28, 2025    Welcome to The Women Behind the Words! I’m thrilled to welcome my dear friend of nearly 30 years, Lizzy Adams, to the podcast. Lizzy is a woman whose life radiates faith, wisdom, and a deep love for her family. Her journey as a homeschooling mother of seven, her passion for classical Christian education, and her heart for me...

Podcast Show Notes: The Power of Storytelling and Healing Through Fiction with Debra Butterfield Date: January 21, 2021   Welcome to The Women Behind the Words! I’m so thrilled to have you join us today for a powerful and deeply meaningful conversation with Debra Butterfield. Debra is an incredible writer, editor, and coach who has not only built a career as an author but has also discovered the h...

Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Amber Weigand-Buckley Date: January 16, 2025   Story Highlight: Welcome to The Women Behind the Words! Today, I’m thrilled to bring you an inspiring conversation with the incredible Amber Weigand-Buckley. Amber is a woman who wears many hats with grace, humor, and a deep commitment to God’s calling in her life. As an author, award-winning editor, and creative dir...

Date: January 3, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Solo Episode with host Debbie Dufek   Welcome to The Women Behind the Words podcast! As we embrace the first few days of this new year, I’m thrilled to share a personal and transformative spiritual practice that has deeply impacted my life. For seven years, I’ve sought the Lord for a “word of the year,” and today, on the third day of 2025, I’ll take you th...