What if we all lived life on purpose with intentionality, vulnerability when necessary, and with the confidence that God provides to do so?

My guest today is author, speaker, podcast host, and cancer survivor Amy Debrucque. We are talking about how women of all generations face similar struggles, what it looks like to live life on purpose, and how being a survivor began with surrender and led to vulnerability at the right time.

Amy also shares about her book em.bold.en, which she co-wrote with her daughter Blair. Women of all ages can relate to this unique self-reflection journal covering topics like fear, growth, and temptation.

Vulnerability and Confidence

When is it okay to be vulnerable with our stories? When Amy was willing to step out of her comfort zone and share the vulnerable parts of her story, God gave her the confidence to do it in His timing.

I know what Amy has to share will encourage, inspire, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Amy Debrucque...

Favorite Quotes from the show...

"It's really through Him that He gave me the confidence to share.. ""...the whole mission is and was for me, once I surrendered everything to God, was to start living on purpose instead of just having my fears, worries, and emotions run me and run my life--I wanted to be intentional about how I lived..." --Amy Debrucque

Connect with Amy!

You can connect with Amy at amydebrucque.com and grab the fantastic book she co-wrote with her daughter Blair, em.bold.en for yourself and as gifts. Then, go through the study with your daughter, granddaughter, niece, or another young woman you mentor.

Find her confidence course mentioned in the show here: https://www.amydebrucque.com/confidence

em·bold·en: to give (someone) the confidence and courageto do something or behave in a certain way.

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Plus, find her here:

Listen to her Life on Purpose podcast: https://www.amydebrucque.com/podcast

Website: https:www.surrenderyourfear.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/surrenderyourfear/?modal=admin_todo_tour

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amydebrucque/

Linkedin ~ https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-debrucque-144636179/

More about Amy...

Amy Debrucque

Amy Debrucque is a wife, mom of four, author, podcaster, and cancer survivor. She is the founder of the Life On Purpose Movement and host of the Life On Purpose Podcast, where she encourages women to live on purpose instead of fear. Amy's first book Embolden, co-written with her oldest daughter Blair, helps women discover the next brave steps and actions to conquer their fears and insecurities. Through this self-reflectionjournal, women learn more about the love of God and the transformation that can happen through His words as they grow in faith, friendship, andcommunity.Amy loves entertaining with family and friends. A self-proclaimed "beach junkie," health nut, and chocolate lover, she loves cooking, baking, attending her kids sporting events, and getting in weekly HIIT workoutswith her friend Alice.

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In the aftermath of spiritual abuse by toxic leaders of a cult, Athena Holtz's shattered life seemed hopeless. She desperately needed to be rescued and redeemed from the ruins of spiritual abuse.

Deceived by Scientology, the New Age movement, and twelve years in a restrictive and legalistic cult, she lost everything--her marriage, relationships, home, business, money, and reputation--gone.

But the devestation of spiritual abuse is not how this story ends...

In this candid and inspirational episode, Athena shares how her shattered life was transformed. Hear how God restored what was taken from her, and how He gave her the desires of her heart, including the love of her life (see their sweet photo below!).

Athena affectionately refers to her full-circle story as a Cinderella story and it is truly an amazing one!

I know what Athena has to share will encourage, inspire, and challenge you so listen in while I have a chat with Athena Dean Holtz...

Favorite Quotes from the show...

"...everytime I had a thought--one of those thoughts that I was brainwashed into thinking--I'd say, 'Holy Spirit, what do You say?'""...it was my wounding that made me vulnerable to deception." --Athena Dean Holtz

Connect with Athena!

You can connect with Athena at athenadeanholtz.com and pick up her amazing book Full Circle: Coming Home to the Faithfulness of God where you'll find more of Athena's amazing God story of redemption and restoration.

More About Athena...

Athena Dean Holtz is a podcaster, former radio host, author, speaker, publisher, bookstore owner, and pastor’s wife. After 13 years of a “Job-like” experience where she lost everything she held dear, she found God redeeming her in ways she could never have expected. Through this intense period of suffering and healing from the fallout of toxic leadership and extreme spiritual abuse, God proved Himself faithful to walk with Athena through the valley of the shadow of (emotional) death and brought her into wholeness and restoration. Her modern-day Cinderella story is a testimony to the faithfulness of God.

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"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13

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Need a little help with your Advent devotions? Well, I've got good news! Today we're talking about a countdown to Christmas advent journey through the Gospel of Luke.

My guest today is author, speaker, and joy seeker, Christine Trimpe. You may recognize her name because she's been on the show before, but this time we're talking all things Christmas.

We're also talking about Christine's brand new book that will help you discover deeper meaning and the awe-inspiring connection from Bethlehem to Calvary.

Because Christmas means more than celebrating the birth of our Savior, it means we have a King who put on flesh, dwelt among us, went to the cross in our place, rose again, and He is coming back for His church.

That's us, friend!

Experiencing Advent and Joy Overflowing

Christine wants to share how the world can experience overflowing joy. Her heart is to share her love of Jesus and her love of Christmas through helping others ditch the stress of commercialism and receive the peace that this season truly brings.

I know what Christine has to share will encourage, inspire, and challenge you, so listen in while I have another chat with Christine Trimpe...

Favorite Quotes from the show...

"One of my biggest passions out of this whole project is to get women in the word every day. ""You can do anything for 24 days." --Christine Trimpe

The journey begins on December 1st in Luke chapter 1 and continues daily through the Gospel for 24 days plus a final Christmas devotion. Grab your devotional before the countdown!

Connect with Christine!

You can connect with Christine at christinetrimpe.com/joy and grab her amazing book Seeking Joy Through the Gospel of Luke: A Christmas to Calvary Advent Countdown for you and as gifts.

Plus find her here:

Contact email: [email protected]: www.christinetrimpe.comSocial media links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristineTrimpeLLCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachchristinetrimpe/Twitter: https://twitter.com/KetoChristineMIYouTube: @ChristineTrimpe https://youtube.com/christinetrimpePinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/joyfulketolife/

Listen to my previous episode with Christine

On a previous Fierce Calling episode with Christine (mentioned in the show), we talked about her weight loss journey and more. Listen in... Satisfying Our Hunger with the Bread of Life.

More about Christine...

Christine Trimpe is an author, speaker, joy seeker, and weight-loss warrior. After losing over a hundred pounds in her joy-filled journey of healing, God instilled a passion within her to inspire, motivate, and encourage women to pursue healthy, holy living— body, mind, and spirit. Christine speaks and writes for women all over the world, sharing the freedom Christ offers when we choose the path of surrender and sacrifice.

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Ever have doubts about your faith or find it hard to share the gospel with others?

My guest today is all about helping us find answers to doubt and building confidence in our Christianity.

It's important to know why we believe what we believe.

A former atheist who came to faith, Mary Jo Sharp first encountered apologetics in her own spiritual search while seeking answers.

Mary Jo is now an assistant professor of apologetics at Houston Baptist University and the founder and director of Confident Christianity Apologetics Ministry!

What an amazing transformation and oh how God is using her to share His truth with others!

The Confident Christianity Ministry focuses on addressing the hard questions of Christianity with love and logic through research, writing, training, and debate.

But before we continue with the show--here's an important announcement...

Operation Christmas Child has been reaching millions of children each year with the good news of Jesus Christ, through shoebox gifts. Even in the hardest to reach places of the world, churches are being planted and communities are transformed.  You can pack a shoebox this year and reach a child with the good news of Jesus! National Collection Week is November 15. To learn more visit samaritanspurse.org/occ

Need a little help sharing your faith?

I love how Mary Jo provides wisdom and guidance in navigating faith conversations, especially with those who may not believe what we believe.

We tend to make sharing our faith so hard and even legalistic at times as if we have to do it to check off a box. I enjoyed hearing Mary Jo talk about the way faith conversations can be well, conversational!

I know what she has to share will encourage, inspire, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Mary Jo Sharp...

Favorite Quotes from the show...

"We want to partner with God in like, lifegiving service to others... ""We really need to do more listening because people need that.""But I'll tell you what, you start telling God, 'Hey, put somebody in my path that wants to know you' and He will.""...being that redemptive, lifegiving sourcefor other people in the way that you're uniquely gifted--start there..." --Mary Jo Sharp

Connect with Mary Jo!

You can connect with Mary Jo at maryjosharp.com and confidentchristianity.com where you can also check out her resources and grab her Bible Study and books mentioned in the show. Plus, hop on over to Patreon where you'll find the podcast she has with her husband called The Pastor and the Professor.

Other Cool Resources Mentioned in the Show

Mary Jo and I mentioned Nabeel Qureshi's book Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity

We also mentioned Mikel Del Rosario aka the Apologetics Guy so check out his page, too! Good stuff!

More about Mary Jo...

Mary Jo is now an assistant professor of apologetics at Houston Baptist University and the founder and director of Confident Christianity Apologetics Ministry. She has been featured in Christianity Today’s cover story “The Unexpected Defenders” and is an international speaker on apologetics, focusing on love and logic to uncover truth.  She serves on faculty with Summit Ministries Student Conferences and is a published author wi...

Have you ever felt like an imposter? Self-doubt is common among women and Imposter Syndrome is a thing. It's a debilitating, exaggerated sense of doubt that can keep us from walking with joy in the plans God has for us.

When it hits it keeps us stuck but we don't have to stay stuck.

So if you've ever been worried that people will find out who you really are and how you don't actually have what it takes to do what you're probably already actually doing, this episode is for you.

And what about that striving, striving, striving game that keeps us running in circles and thoroughly exhausted?

My guest today is author, speaker, and Bible teacher Erica Wiggnehorn. We're talking about this and more and stay tuned to learn how you can grab a free copy of Erica's new book Letting God Be Enough: Why Striving Keeps You Stuck and How Surrender Sets You Free, just released by Moody Publishers.

But before we talk more about today's amazing show I have an important announcement...

Operation Christmas Child has been reaching millions of children each year with the good news of Jesus Christ, through shoebox gifts. Even in the hardest to reach places of the world, churches are being planted and communities are transformed.  You can pack a shoebox this year and reach a child with the good news of Jesus! National Collection Week is November 15. To learn more visit samaritanspurse.org/occ

So back to that self-doubt Imposter Syndrome thing...

Erica shares how she experienced Imposter Syndrome before she even knew it was a thing, and she knew if she struggled with this lie, then other women probably did too.

I know what she has to share will encourage, inspire, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Erica Wiggenhorn.

A Favorite Quote from the show...

"As I dove into Moses, I really began to take a good hard look at how God dealt with Moses and his fear of inadequacy--and our God is the same yesterday, today, and forever so how He dealt with Moses and the truth that He gave Moses, and the promises He gave Moses are the same truth and the same promises that He offers to us if we will embrace them. ""I don't call it confidence I call it Godfidence." --Erica Wiggenhorn

Connect with Erica!

You can connect with Erica at ericawiggenhorn.com where you can find her free download the Busy Woman's Bundle for Connecting with God.

Want to win a free copy of Erica's new book?

Here's how...

I'd love to give away a couple of copies of Erica's new book, so to be entered into the drawing, scroll down and leave a comment about the show in the show notes comments section for this episode by Friday, November 12th. In your comment, share the main takeaway from the show that blessed you!

More about Erica...

Erica Wiggenhorn is an award-winning author and the founder of Every Life Ministries, bringing you the truths of Scripture to transform your life. By digging deeply into God’s Word, Every Life Ministries encourages you to discover your unique purpose, accept God’s promises, and live by His power. Erica is the author of three Bible studies released by Moody Publishers: An Unexplainable Life, The Unexplainable Church, and Unexplainable Jesus: Rediscovering the God You Thought You Knew, and her newest release, Letting God Be Enough: Why Striving Keeps You Stuck and How Surrender Sets You ...

As a rule-following church girl, Tammy Herzig thought if she did everything according to the formula, she'd have the perfect Christian life.

But life isn't perfect and formulas and rules aren't what Christianity is about.

Christianity is about a relationship with Jesus. It's about being a disciple and making disciples.

Because the rules of religion keep us bound but a relationship with Jesus makes us free...

But before we talk about today's amazing show I have an important announcement...

Operation Christmas Child has been reaching millions of children each year with the good news of Jesus Christ, through shoebox gifts. Even in the hardest to reach places of the world, churches are being planted and communities are transformed.  You can pack a shoebox this year and reach a child with the good news of Jesus! National Collection Week is November 15 To learn more visit samaritanspurse.org/occ

What does it mean to lose religion?

Today on Fierce Calling my friend, Tammy Herzig, shares how she found freedom when she lost religion and found intimacy in a relationship with her first love, Jesus Christ.

I know what Tammy shares will inspire, encourage, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Tammy Herzig.

A Favorite Quote from the show...

"God uses our calling to bring healing into our lives." --Tammy Herzig

Connect with Tammy!

You can connect with Tammy at tammyherzig.com where you can find a free download of the 3 Daily Practices that can help cultivate a deeper relationship with Jesus.

Plus, grab her amazing journaling course and don't forget to use the discount code fierce for the $10 discount Tammy mentioned in the show!

More about Tammy...

Tammy Herzig is a wife, mom, speaker, writer, and has been a Bible teacher at heart for over 30 years. She’s written several Bible studies and loves to connect with women right where they are to communicate God’s grace and truth and facilitate their growth in relationship with Him. She is a frequent speaker at her church, and also serves as a board member and volunteer for Resource Health Pregnancy Center in her hometown of Kansas City. Tammy enjoys spending time with her husband of 38 years, their children and grandchildren, coffee with friends, reading, hiking, and playing with her dog, Samson.

Tammy would love to hear from you so reach out and share how this episode blessed you!

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What happens when your faith feels flat?

Today on Fierce Calling my friend, Yvette Walker, shares how as a young girl she felt close to God and heard from Him, but when she became an adult--silence.

Hear how she reconnected with God and rediscovered the joy found in a flourishing relationship with Him. We can have a richer relationship with Christ and Yvette is called to share that joy with others.

Yvette Walker is the founder of Positively Joy Ministries at positivelyjoy.com and is the host of the award-winning Positively Joy podcast.

She's also is a college dean of students, so cool, and has been a newspaper editor, a news ombudsman, a reporter, and web manager.

God has equipped her with amazing past and current experiences and we get to hear all about it.

I know what Yvette shares will inspire, encourage, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Yvette Walker.

Quotes from the show...

"...I was a believer but I just did not understand the richness that the relationship could take on--I didn't know that; I didn't know what I was missing it.""True joy is not a feeling, it's not being happy, it's not being satisfied, or all those things that I was measuring before--it's understanding the love of God, abiding by His love and His desires, and understanding that that is what puts His joy inside you and that joy makes you complete." --Yvette Walker

Connect with Yvette!

You can connect with Yvette at positivelyjoy.com where you can find her free booklet, 5 Ways to Choose Joy plus other amazing resources and see her beautiful Bible journaling.

Positively Joy Podcast

More about Yvette...

Yvette Walker is an award-winning journalist and educator. She is a writer, blogger, and lyricist of Christian songs. She married a Godly man named Tim, and they have three fur-kids: a black Labrador retriever named Lemon, a Maine Coon cat named Gato, and a Charcoal Tabby with green eyes named Jade. She is called to share God with others through the amazing way He has gifted her.

Yvette would love to hear from you so reach out and share how this episode blessed you!

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What happens when you're forced to flee a place you love because it's no longer safe for you or your family?

Today on Fierce Calling, I'm talking with my friend Rachel Pieh Jones.

Rachel shares the hard parts of her story and some pretty amazing parts, too...

Like how she started the Horn of Africa's only all-girls running team Girls Run 2, which keeps girls in school and provides running training.

Rachel writes about the lovely things of Djibouti and life at the crossroads of faith and culture.

She does all of this is under the umbrella of being a Christian in a Muslim country, loving Jesus, and loving her neighbor.

I know what Rachel shares will inspire, encourage, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Rachel Pieh Jones.

Connect with Rachel!

You can connect with Rachel at rachelpiehjones.com where you can find her amazing books like this one...

More about Rachel...

Rachel Pieh Jones writes about life at the crossroads of faith and culture for the New York Times, Christianity Today, Runners World, and more. Her work is influenced by living in the Horn of Africa, raising Third Culture Kids, and adventurous exploration of the natural world. She is the author of Pillars and Stronger than Death. Visit her at www.rachelpiehjones.com Stay in touch with Rachel through Do Good Better, a Substack newsletter www.rachelpiehjones.substack.com

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Jodi thought she was having a heart attack at her college graduation...

Today on Fierce Calling, we're talking about a serious and often debilitating mental health issue which is also often misunderstood--we're talking about anxiety.

My guest today, Jodi Howe, has a heart for helping others find hope, healing, and peace in the midst of anxiety and mental storms.

Jodi has a fierce calling from God to share this message because she has lived it.

She shares encouraging and wise words that you need or someone you love needs to hear today.

I know what Jodi shares will inspire, encourage, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Jodi Howe.

Quotes from the Show

"I didn't find God in the easy--I found Him in the hard of my life".

"...it was that moment when I released myself to Christ."

"God is ultimately what brings that peace through the mental storms that I deal with with anxiety and panic attacks..."

- Jodi Howe

Connect with Jodi!

You can connect with Jodi at jodihowe.com and find her podcast there as well.

More about Jodi...

I am married to a cool, fun, techy husband named Ken.  We have been together for over 28 years and married for 24.  We got married very, very young. lol!  We have two beautiful daughters, a 20-year-old named Morgan Rose who is a gamin lovin, animal lovin' gal', tugging at my heart daily, she is a Kenny replicate and oh I so adore her.  My 15 year named Abigal Grace is a mini-me, singer, dancer, actress sweet as honey and my twinkle, twinkle little star.  My cup runneth over with love for these girls.  We also have a 110 pound German Shepherd named Loki and a feisty cat named Daisy (we call her Teeger for short) She is also "Crazy, Daisy."  am a huge fan of all kinds of music (especially Christian/Worship) and have spent my life studying music and performing as a female vocalist.  I currently lead worship in my church's worship band.  It's my happy place, no doubt.  I have also served as a guest on several podcasts.

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What happens when your child is bullied?

Karen Whiting shares what she did and how she has a heart for helping moms to thrive, so they can help their families thrive.

Because we need to be advocates for our kids.

And how about that time when a hurricane took an unexpected turn, it's too late to evacuate, and you're literally looking it straight in the eye as you gather your kids and head for a closet?

Karen may be a mathematician, but it's God whose been multiplying her books!

Hear how these books can help you and your family grow in Christ and as a family.

I know what she shares with us will inspire, encourage, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Karen Whiting.

Quotes from the Show

"I really want moms to thrive--I want to help them to help their families thrive."

"...even my newest book, Growing a Mother's Heart, I'm really working on helping moms overcome the struggles and embrace the joys..."

"...and that's what Jesus did, He asked questions when He was being bullied."

- Karen Whiting

Connect with Karen!

You can connect with Karen at karenwhiting.com where you'll find her books, helpful resources, press kit, and coaching information.

Check out her newest books:

More about Karen (which means "pure" by the way!)...

Karen Whiting writes to help build tomorrow’s wholesome families today. She lets creativity flow into her writing to encourage women, families, and children. She’s a certified writing and marketing coach, international speaker, former television host, and award-winning author of twenty-six books for women, children, military, and families. She’s a mom of five (including two rocket scientists) and a grandmother. Her adventures include camel riding in the Canary Islands, white water rafting in Australia, horseback riding in the ocean in Jamaica, scuba diving off Bermuda’s coast, and river cruising in China. Karen is also experienced with tragedies and struggles. She served as a caregiver for her husband until he passed away from breast cancer. She is a survivor of many natural disasters including major hurricanes, lightning strikes, spontaneous combustible fires, earthquake, derecho (Straight line tornado), droughts, and flooding. She loves to share how to choose hope and joy over stress, fear, and despair.

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