Your Deep Life For Christian Women PodcastDeep Conversations. Faith-Filled Living. Purpose Unlocked

In today’s episode, I get the awesome privilege to speak again with Dr. Gwendolyn Fearing-Afflick. We dig deeper into her book on topics of emotional healing, dealing with anxiety and worry, and how to push through when you’re disappointed and angry with God. Dr. Gwendolyn opens up with transparency and authenticity as she shares her tools and frameworks for building a deeper connection with God....

On Sunday, September 7th, Your Deep Life for Christian Women Podcast was invited to record a special live episode at the launch of After God’s Heart, the new devotional by Dr. Gwendolyn Fearing-Afflick. In this first of two conversations, Gwendolyn speaks candidly about the real ups and downs of pursuing a heart like God’s. As a mother, social worker, and certified Christian counsellor, she shares...

We all have why moments—questions filled with frustration, doubt, and even disappointment. But like Gideon, sometimes those whys are just reminders that we’ve forgotten who we really are.  Today, choose to declare truth over your life: You are strong. You are capable. You are the full package.  What truth are you speaking over yourself today? Drop it in the comments. If you need support to move fr...

Purpose isn’t just a calling—it’s life itself. In this episode of Your Deep Life for Christian Women, Barbara sits down with Annice Silimon—minister, educator, entrepreneur, and the visionary known as The Idea Whisperer. Annice shares how God’s unexpected turns shaped her journey, and why learning Yet so often, we don’t truly surrender to God; instead, we become unconscious to ourselves, moving th...

How do you hold onto purpose when surrounded by pain? How do you lead with both strength and softness in a world that often demands one or the other? In this powerful episode of Your Deep Life for Christian Women, Barbara Chambers is joined by Tara MacDonald, Vice-President of Women & Families Programs at Union Gospel Mission in Vancouver, BC. Tara shares how her work in the heart of the Downt...

What does it really mean to Release the Hustle Mindset—especially as a woman in business striving to grow, lead, and make impact? In this episode, we’re joined by powerhouse CEO and brand strategist Kim Goodman, founder of BOURGIE Branding and JUBILEE 5785, for a transformative conversation on what happens when you stop pushing and start trusting. Kim unpacks her personal definition of the hustle...

Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails." – Proverbs 19:21. What happens when the purpose you once held no longer fits who you’re becoming?   In this empowering episode, Barbara sits down with Siju Fatona , a seasoned HRprofessional and Founder & CEO of Crown Mentorship , a nationwide nonprofit supporting Black professionals through mentorship. S...

Your beliefs shape your reality—and sometimes, they stand in the way of your purpose. In this eye-opening episode of Your Deep Life for Christian Women, host Barbara Chambers sits down with visionary leader and faith-filled trailblazer Dagma Koyi. Together, they unpack how limiting beliefs can delay your destiny—and how faith, not fear, is the true key to activation. Dagma shares her journey from...

In this powerful season opener, your host Barbara Chambers takes you on a heartfelt journey of discovering and living out your God-given purpose. Sharing personal stories, spiritual truths, and moments of divine direction, Barbara reflects on how purpose isn't a destination—it's a journey shaped by obedience, growth, and love in action. Whether you're clear on your calling or still sea...

Can you truly have it all—nurture your children with love and faith, while also honoring the call of purpose on your life? In this heartfelt conversation, I’m joined by Oyin Isaac, founder of A Sacred Motherhood, as we explore the powerful intersection of motherhood and identity. Oyin reminds us that “sometimes motherhood finds you before your purpose”—a truth many women will deeply resonate with....

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Yanique Brandford, founder and CEO of Help A Girl Out (HAGO), to explore her powerful journey of balancing career and purpose. Born into extreme poverty in Jamaica and now based in Toronto, Yanique shares how her transition to Canada helped shape her identity, ignited her passion for education, and sparked a mission to break cycles of poverty. As a Biome...

The question “What is my purpose?” is one of the most quietly echoed yet deeply felt questions of our time. Many of us yearn to know and live out our God-given purpose, but the noise of life, past experiences, and inner doubts can blur that calling. In this episode, I’m joined by Abi Adekitan—an experienced HR professional, certified resilience trainer, and relationship coach—for a powerful conver...

We often hear that our DNA is unique—but what if it held the key to sustainable weight release and better body management? In this episode, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner Juliana Leamen, founder of Naturally Joyous Inc., shares how understanding your genetic blueprint can help you break free from weight loss struggles, especially in midlife. Juliana explains why some common exercise...

In this compelling episode of Looking Back to Go Forward, I’m joined by Marcia Dixon MBE — a leading figure in the UK’s Black church community. With over30 years as the Religious Editor for the UK’s foremost Black newspaper, Marcia’s “Soul Stirrings” page challenged norms and sparked vital conversations often overlooked in Black-led churches. Now the head of her own publishing company and PR agenc...

How we see ourselves helps to build confidence, but what if God creates you to be 5’11” and a size 10 shoe by the time you’re 12-years old? Through the awkward years of her teens to finding purpose as an athlete, Judy Stewart, founder and CEO of Trèsolz Shoes, shares how her identity was formed and strengthened as she recognized how God was navigating her life journey and positioning her to fulfil...

Women love hard and give themselves in trust, believing the one their with is integral, honest and who they say they are. But what do you do when within 7-day of marriage you realize he’s not? Introducing Tiye Chambers, founder of Boundary Up and Boundary Strategist and Coach. In today’s episode, she shares her compelling story of losing herself in a toxic marriage, and how she reclaimed her ident...

Challenges happen at different stages of our lives. How we respond, evolve and grow through them determines our outcome. But how is it possible to still serve and use your messy story to be a platform for others? Introducing June Mensah, Founder of Fearless Women UK. June transparently shares her life story of disappointments and break-ups, and how God processes and forms our identity and characte...

Tricia Walters, a self-taught Make Up Artist who can find a way to touch clients a little deeper than just with her tools of the trade. She is driven by passion, and this makes her style hard to categorize. Her quiet yet bold presence is portrayed on every makeup application she executes. For the past 7 years, her work has been showcased in weddings, fashion shows, magazine covers, and photo shoot...

Ophelia Alleyne is a plus-size model with TSC (Today’s Shopping Choice) and a powerful disruptor in the fashion industry advocating for plus size women. In today’s episode Ophelia shares her story of overcoming the struggles of finding identity and purpose and how to find confidence in yourself without adopting the stereotypes and pressure of society and social media expectations. Follow Ophelia o...

Welcome to a new season, where each week you’ll hear different perspective on the topic of Identity, Beauty and Faith.   How we see ourselves is usually defined by experiences, culture, family dynamics and so much more, but ultimately, the number one question that causes us to take an introspective look at ourselves is, “Who am I?” I delve into this questions and share my own personal thought. You...

Transformation is a process, and even though you may have made strides to move forward in pursuit of our goals and aspiration, there may a point where you recognize that your healing is incomplete; therefore, you need to go back and dig a little deeper to full uproot the fears that continue to hold us back. In today’s episode, Mitsy Shepherd, founder of Heal Promotions, candidly shares her current...

We all experience transitions at different stages of life. Transitions can be scary, because we are moving from a place of comfort to the unknown. That in-between stage takes a lot of faith and reliance on God for direction. In today’s podcast, Minister Paula Bartley shares her transition journey and the process to experiencing God’s very best along the way. Connect with Paula Bartley https://www....

Adenike Charles is the founder of Just2Sweat, a fitness coach and public speaker. In today’s episode, Adenike shares her story of transition after working 19 years in the corporate sector and senior management of how a Gideon moment changed the trajectory of her life. Connect with Adenike Charles: www.adenikecharles.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/just2sweat/ Your Host, Barbara Chambers i...

Binu Rajaratnam is a realtor by profession, a minister of the gospel of Jesus with her husband in Oakville, Ontario, and speaks around the world. In today’s episode, Binu shares miracle after miracle of the healing power of God, even in situations where the doctor had diagnosed a fatal outcome. Her life is living testimony of the power of God to heal. Follow Binu Rajaratnam on Instagram: https://w...

Tricia Fraser has a resolve to serve the Lord and people. Although a registered nurse by professional, she is a talented artist who expresses worship through song and mime. Tricia supports her husband who is the Pastor at Bethesda Church of God in Oakville, Ontario. She is stepping into and embracing new forms of ministry and realizing that it is only by God that all things are possible.  Follow T...