Have you ever wished you could have a conversation with your younger self? Maybe you did in the form of a letter or maybe you’ve considered journaling. This interview with Warrior Woman Dominique Henderson (@dominiqueajai) will inspire you to look in your mirror in a new way. In this episode, we are looking back in order to push forward. We go from dwelling in insecurities to finding our identity in Christ. We cover self-condemnation, the difference between being alone and being lonely and teach the necessary steps to loving ourselves. You’ll know how to humble and HONOR yourself. Protect yourself. Guard your gift. You’ll be moved following Dom’s journey from isolation to yearning to spend time with our Father. It’s time to look at what hurt you and tell it, it will no longer have that power over you today. What happened in the past, may have not been your fault. But God will hold you with the apology you never got... in order to turnaround your future.

This week’s warrior woman is Drea of @dreaspeaks. A believer you definitely can’t fit into a box. She’s an engineer, a fashion enthusiast, a photographer — just an all around creative. In this episode, you’ll witness how creative God is too! I am entirely blown away by Dre’s testimony of how God saved her from herself. He will do anything in order to deliver a message straight to you. That’s love. You’ll relate to Drea’s current struggle as she learns to embrace and promote her gifts. You’ll hear of her dreams and will dream along too. But most importantly you will be more aware of your choices and how no matter how far you stray, you can always choose to come back because once you turn around, God will already be there. He is chasing you. EPISODE OVERVIEW: 2:05 - Fashion Week and The Crazy Way We Met 5:14 - About Drea: ATL Native, Engineer, Fashion, Photographer, Being a Creative 10:35: How Jesus Saved Drea from Herself and His Personal Message to YOU 19:40 - Chasing God or Nah? It’s Your Choice. 22:25 - Life’s Theme 23:15 - Admit What You’re Good At and DO IT (Drea’s Struggle) We discuss: * Move in silence vs share the story? * Limiting who you are with titles. 31:33 - Seeking God in the Struggle: Being Sensitive to His Voice So You Can Speak 32:58 - Creatives Pray 35:16 - Drea’s Dreams 37:21 - Advice for Christian Creatives Struggling 43:50 - The Homeless Man That Changed My Mindset

It’s just me and you today — ready to dig deeper? I have stories for DAYS to tell you. Funny stories, struggle stories — all stories with profound lessons. I’m taking this time to give you an update on my life and what I’ve been going through and to also talk to you about past episodes! I’m sharing my podcast struggles, my life update with the Miss Black USA pageant and grad school and also, anything I may I have missed when interviewing my previous guests! I promise, there will be no spoilers so if you’re just joining me for the first time or if you’ve simply missed a couple, go back and listen. You’ll definitely leave here with lessons from the most unexpected places. Here’s a brief rundown of the show: 1:00 Shoutouts: Thank you to all of you who showed this podcast major love through shout outs: Shermine, Falinda, Addie, Shenita, Brenda, Domonique, Sade, Jules, Moriah and Hope of Two Virtuous Gals and Tiffany of Lavender Vines. Yes, I’ve written down your names -- I appreciate yall! One of our listeners, Daphne is in Antigua right now and took along a book I recommended in episode 3. Like, how dope is that?! It means so much to have you all along! Tag us @dressedforbattlepodcast wherever you’re listening and share share shareeee and rate and also, subscribe! 2:17 - Podcast Struggles: 4:58 - Face palm story 1 6:24 - Face palm story 2 7:00 Satan’s Strategy 8:16 - Life Struggle: Comparison in Regards to Work & Being Content with Where I Am 10:15 - Why You Should Keep Going 13:00 - God’s Special Messages to Me: The #8 and The Pageant 18:30 - Check in with Jesus! 19:30 - Snatch Your Passion Back! 21:48 - Remember What God Said, Believe: My Word of the Year! (CRAZY Testimony) 28:06 - Chinese Cookie Confirmation!!! 29:11 - YOU ARE STRONG ENOUGH TO FIGHT

Has God trapped you in the middle? You know, the place that gives you vision for where you want to be but it’s just not time yet? Or maybe you have no idea but you just know you’re in the middle. How do you deal? You’ll hear how Jireh of fashion meets God is struggling with letting go of the details. She has moved from Michigan to California to the Philippines and now faces the struggle of learning a new industry and making a different country home. You’ll go from feeling like God’s not listening to know with assurance that He hears and He cares. You’ll be convicted about making time for what God has called you to, regardless of your season. Whether you’re just starting out, you’re in the middle or you’re racing towards the finish line, you will learn to search for God wherever you are. #dressedforbattlepodcast

Why, God? How, God? You said what, God? Okay, maybe that was me, God. Have you ever questioned what God revealed to you? Have you ever asked Him, are you sure? He gave you signs. He whispered it into your spirit. He sent people to you. He spoke it loud and clear. And you believed Him...at least until life hit you. Brenda of @justlivingforjesus_ and I, took to the outdoors to sit down and discuss God’s plan. This year, she conquered believing in who God says she is. But now she’s struggling with accepting His word. She’s struggling with listening to Him. In this episode, you’ll learn God believes in your dreams too. And how He will give you moments of clarity for you to keep in your pocket. You’ll discover how God wants to hear your questions and extinguish your doubts. You’ll learn to believe Him the first time. You’ll break out of the do’s and don’ts of Christianity and more into relationship. More into just living for Jesus. #dressedforbattlepodcast Loved this episode? Please leave a review and follow me @dressedforbattlepodcast and @adornedinarmor! You can also check out my blog posts adornedinarmor.com. Thank you!

I met up with Nana Yaa Ansah (@themidimaven), the faith and wellness influencer behind @themidimaven. This episode gets real, real quick as we discuss a topic that isnt talked about until it’s too late. One that is almost taboo to not only society, but even the Christian community: mental health. Nana opens up about the breakdown that changed everything — we have the conversation about being mindful of calling people crazy and the debate on whether or not mental illness is a health thing, a spiritual thing or both. You’ll leave here prayerful and with some practical tips for check ins with Christ every moment of your life. Let’s get into talking mental health and how to defeat the mind games of the enemy. #dressedforbattlepodcast Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate and comment! You can follow along at @dressedforbattlepodcast and @adornedinarmor.

This week, I sit down with warrior woman Sade Solomon. You'll hear about how she went from embracing her singleness to being fed up. You'll relate to how she's awaiting answers from God. And after recently losing her father, you'll be encouraged to hear how God demonstrates His love as the good, good Father He is. Throughout listening to her struggle, I pray you too adopt what helps her to keep going. Keep in touch! Follow @dressedforbattlepodcast and @adornedinarmor. For more blog posts, head over to adornedinarmor.com!

Welcome to Dressed for Battle Podcast! This pilot episode covers how this podcast came to be, a little about me and how we'll slay life together! For more, follow @dressedforbattlepodcast. Thanks for listening!