Women Behind the Words

Date: May 21, 2024  Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Julie Sunne   Story Highlight: Welcome to today’s inspiring episode of "The Women Behind The Words." We're joined by Julie Sunne, whose personal journey beautifully illustrates the profound love and faithfulness that God offers, especially during times when we carry burdens that seem too heavy to bear alone. Julie’s life was marked by trauma w...

Date: May 14, 2024  Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Maureen Miller   Story Highlight: Join us on The Women Behind the Words for a refreshing life story of Maureen Miller. Maureen, a dedicated Christian, grew up in a home where Jesus was not only talked about but deeply loved. Prayer with her mother was a nightly practice she and her sister enjoyed so much. She considered Jesus her best friend f...

Date: May 7, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Lee Ann Mancini    Story Highlights: Lee Ann Mancini discusses her heartfelt mission to guide parents in nurturing their children's faith from an early age in "The Women Behind The Words." She emphasizes the crucial role of parents as primary faith educators, advocating for homeschooling to instill biblical values and prepare children to face mo...

Date: April 30, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Naomi Fata   Story Highlight: Today on "The Women Behind the Words," we welcome Naomi Fata as we dive in together on homeschooling while running a home business as a sewist. Naomi shares how God led her to begin a business that was once only a dream and combined it with a teenage longing to school her children at home under the same roof. She...

Date: April 23, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Cindy Saab   Story Highlight: Cindy Saab joins us today in this episode of The Women Behind the Words as she shares a poignant narrative of navigating through three significant life storms. She generously offers practical steps for embracing grief and adapting to a new reality. Drawing upon a quote by John Piper, Cindy found solace in allowin...

Date: April 2, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Bob and Deb Dufek   Story Highlight: We welcome you to today’s episode of The Women Behind the Words as Bob and Deb Dufek celebrate their life together with their listeners on Deb’s birthday and their 48th anniversary. Together they share an unscripted peek into their early years and how they experienced, firsthand, the faithfulness of the Lor...

Date: March 19, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Lori Roeleveld   Story Highlight: Lori is delightful! Our podcast today is a wonderful treat for us all. Lori's prayer is that she can always be where Jesus is, seeing Him working. She hopes she can be a part of "Bring Your Daughter to Work Day" with Jesus every day. In our time together Lori shares about her new book Graceful Influence and h...

Date: March 12, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Nicki Corinne White   Story Highlight: In this 'The Women Behind the Words' episode, we welcome Nicki Corinne White to the table. Nicki and her sister were adopted, happy little girls, growing up on a farm. But after their father passed away when Nicki was just 15, the family began living with limited means, and their home rarely welcomed gue...

Date: March 5, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Laurie Devernoe   Story Highlight: Welcome to this episode of The Women Behind the Words, where we delve into the profound story of my courageous friend, Laurie Devernoe. Join us as she shares her narrative of unwavering faith tested by unforeseen adversity. Despite the challenges she faced, Laurie's resilience and faith, though tried, shine t...

Date: February 27, 2023 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Linda Shepherd   Story Highlight: In this episode of The Women Behind the Words, we are joined by Linda Shepherd, a remarkable woman whose enthusiasm for prayer defines her journey. As an international speaker and the author of 38 books, Linda's life is a testament to the transformative power of prayer. With infectious joy and a profound l...

Date: February 20, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Janet McHenry   Story Highlight: In today's episode of The Women Behind the Words, we are joined by Janet McHenry, a dedicated prayer walker who has been fostering hope in others through her passion for prayer since 1998. Today, Janet brings her wealth of experience and insights to the table as she delves into two particularly helpful topi...

Date: February 13, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Karen Whiting   Story Highlight: In this episode of "The Women Behind the Words," we are privileged to have Karen Whiting as our guest. Karen's life journey is marked by resilience and a deep sense of joy despite facing numerous challenges. As a Coast Guard family, Karen and her loved ones have weathered literal storms such as tornadoes, h...

Date: February 6, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Sandra Flach   Story Highlight: In today’s episode of our podcast, we warmly welcome back Sandra Flach, who, alongside our host Debbie Dufek, delves into the profound topic of walking in the calling the Lord has given us. Their conversation starts with an agreement that everyone indeed has a calling, paving the way for a deep dive into the...

Date: January 30, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Sandra Flach   Story Highlight: Welcome to The Women Behind The Words, a platform where faith, hope, and the transformative journey of adoption intertwine. In this special episode, we are joined by Sandra Flach, author of "Orphans No More: A Journey Back to the Father." Sandra, along with her husband Wayne, shares their heartwarming adoptio...

Date: January 23, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Michelle Rohlf   Story Highlight: In today's episode of The Women Behind the Words, we delve into Michelle Rohlf's powerful story of estrangement and ultimate reconciliation with her daughter, Naomi. Michelle's journey is marked by deep emotional struggles, rooted in her own challenging childhood experiences. Michelle recounts the early day...

Date: January 16, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Rachael Adams   Story Highlight: Welcome to another wonderful The Women Behind the Words episode! In a world that often celebrates grand gestures, it's easy to underestimate the significance of life's simpler moments. Join us as we welcome Rachael Adams to our show and dive into the true meaning of living a significant life. In a culture wh...

Date: January 9, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Kathy Collard Miller   Story Highlight: Kathy Collard Miller believed God had led her and her high-school sweetheart, Larry, into marriage. After all, he was already a Christian and God had used him to draw Kathy into becoming a born-again Christian. But her plan to get him to the altar so that she could alter him didn’t work. And then after...

Date: December 26, 2023 Podcast Show Notes: A few minutes with Debbie Dufek Introduction: Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Women Behind the Words. Join us this week as we delve into the personal reflections of Debbie Dufek on the Christmas season and living intentionally for Jesus. Segment 1: Christmas Reflections: Debbie shares her personal thoughts and anecdotes on the Christmas seaso...

Date: December 19, 2023 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Tracy Glass   Story Highlight: Welcome back to The Women Behind the Words! In this episode, we're joined by Tracy Glass, a multifaceted woman—author, certified life coach, mentor, inspirational speaker, and Bible teacher. Tracy shares her transformative journey after 24 years of marriage, a journey she never expected to embark on—navigatin...

Date: December 12, 2023 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Dr. Michelle Bengtson Story Highlight: Join us today on The Women Behind the Words in this compelling conversation with Dr. Michelle Bengtson as she shares her unique life story, emphasizing the importance of faith, resilience, and the willingness to walk in the Lord’s plans and purposes for her life. Dr. Michelle, a clinical neuropsycholo...

Date: December 5, 2023 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Carol Stratton   Story Highlights: Welcome to another episode of The Women Behind the Words. Today, we have a special treat for our listeners as we delve into the enchanting world of children's literature with an inspiring Christmas story that goes beyond the holiday and into everyday life. Join us as we explore "The Little Bell Ringer," wr...

Date: November 27, 2023 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Grace Fox   Story Highlights: God plants a desire in our hearts and then fulfills that desire when we seek and trust Him. Grace Fox knows that God gives us assignments that are too big for us to accomplish on our own. This stretches our faith, showcases the Lord’s faithfulness, and gives Him the glory. God allows us to experience challenge...

Date: November 21, 2023 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Sharon Engram and Lori Rohlinger~Mother and Daughter both widowed   Story Highlight: In the tapestry of life, grief and loss are inevitable threads that weave through our stories. For Lori and her mother, Sharon, the journey through widowhood became an unexpected and challenging chapter. Lori lost her husband at the tender age of 40, and S...

Date: November 17, 2023 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Paul Robbins   Story Highlight: Our podcast today is a bit different from our usual Women Behind the Words. Considering the present war raging in the Mideast, and after reading a blog he wrote and posted on his website, Comfort My People, Deb Dufek felt compelled to interview her dear friend, Paul Robbins. Paul and his wife, have a first-h...

Date: November 14, 2023 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Dawn Damon   Story Highlight: Dawn Damon's life took an unexpected and challenging turn with the end of her 28-year marriage, a union that bore the weight of pastoral leadership in a mega church. The heartbreak extended beyond the end of her marriage, with a fractured home, the departure of her adult children, friends, church family, her j...