In this powerful episode of the Daughters of Zion podcast, Amanda Toro sits down with Mrs. Illinois International 2025, Jennifer Jordan Cruz, a survivor, pastor, author, and global advocate for healing. Jennifer opens up about her personal journey from enduring gender-based violence to launching Warriors Academy, a nonprofit mentoring women and girls in Chicago, South Africa, and beyond.

 Together, we explore:

• Her raw testimony of healing after trauma • How Warriors Academy is changing lives through soul therapy, vision boards, and life skills

• What it truly means to wear a crown with purpose

• The role of the church in healing and advocacy

• Encouragement for every woman still stuck in her broken place

Jennifer reminds us that God doesn’t waste pain, He uses it to build warriors.

Listen, share, and let healing begin. 

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Description:Are you in a wilderness season feeling lost, overlooked, or like your prayers are hitting a wall?

In this episode of Daughters of Zion, Amanda Toro shares biblical truth and personal wisdom to help you navigate the hard seasons when God feels silent but is still working.


Learn:
 • What the wilderness season really is
• Why God allows it • How He uses it to shape, stretch, and strengthen you
• How to recognize God’s provision (your daily manna!) even when everything feels dry

Whether you’re an autism mom, a woman in ministry, or just someone trying to trust God through your waiting, this message is for you. There is grace in the wilderness—and He’s walking with you every step of the way.


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Have you ever felt like God was holding you back? Like no matter how much you pray, doors are closing, relationships are shifting, and opportunities seem delayed? What if God isn’t punishing you? What if He’s PRUNING you for something GREATER?

🔥 In this episode, we’re uncovering:

✅ What it means to be pruned by God (John 15:1-2).
✅ Why even the fruitful areas of your life need pruning.
✅ The danger of stepping into ministry before you’re fully refined.
✅ Why spiritual covering and submission to leadership matter.
✅ How to embrace the process and trust God’s timing—IT’S WORTH IT!

🚨 Don’t let anyone push you ahead of God’s process! The enemy wants you to move prematurely, but God is shaping your character for sustainable growth, not temporary success.

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After a year of stepping back, refining, and rebuilding, Daughters of Zion is back! In this season premiere, I’m sharing what God taught me in the waiting—how He called me to pause, rebuild my foundation, and prepare for something greater.

 In this episode, we’ll talk about:
🔥 Why I took a year off from the podcast
🔥 The challenges and growth that came with stepping back
🔥 What the book of Haggai teaches us about rebuilding in obedience
🔥 Encouragement for anyone in a waiting season

Maybe you’re in a season where God is telling you to wait, step back, or prepare for something greater. Be encouraged—your waiting is not wasted!

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God is always moving and doing new things, but new doors and new seasons,  require a new attitude!

Are you in a transition? Do you feel God about to open new doors for you? Have you been in the waiting room? Tune in for some encouragement with your host Amanda!

Scriptures referenced 

Psalm 133:1-3
Psalm 51:10
Psalm 139: 23-24

Season 3 launch date coming soon!


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SEASON TWO COMES TO A CLOSE WITH THE SEASON FINALE!

WE HAVE HIGHLIGHTED WOMEN WHO HAVE GONE FROM TRAGEDY TO TRIUMPH IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF LIFE.

Episode 18 host TWO special guest speakers, along with our host, Amanda Toro. Join us as we reflect on season 2, special giveaway and exciting new collaboration!

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GIVEAWAY WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED MONDAY JANUARY 15, 2024

DEADLINE TO ENTER IS JANUARY 14 AT 9 PM CST
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Episode 15 host special guest speaker, Sofia Gonzalez, a social justice advocate for the city of Chicago, Teacher, prolific speaker and boxing coach. Tune in to hear how she is bringing empowerment, Jesus and justice back into every area of influence.

For every setback there is ALWAYS a comeback!


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SEASON TWO CONTINUES HIGHLIGHTING WOMEN WHO HAVE GONE FROM TRAGEDY TO TRIUMPH IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF LIFE.

Episode 14 host special guest speaker, Michaela Nikolaenko, Host of the Raised & Redeemed Podcast. Tune in to hear how she found Jesus and how He freed her from witchcraft, new age practices, the strip club and more!

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SEASON TWO CONTINUES HIGHLIGHTING WOMEN WHO HAVE GONE FROM TRAGEDY TO TRIUMPH IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF LIFE.
Episode 13 host special guest speaker, Diana Camacho. Tune in to hear how she survived narcissism and her triumph story.

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SEASON TWO CONTINUES HIGHLIGHTING WOMEN WHO HAVE GONE FROM TRAGEDY TO TRIUMPH IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF LIFE.

Episode 12 host special guest speaker, Jennifer Montanez!
Tune in to hear how you can #triumphoverfear. Jennifer gives us key scripture on how to deal with fear and come against that very thing that is trying to take you out!


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