Fierce Calling

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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Julie McGhghy's home was not just broken, it was shattered...

Julie shares:

"I am a product of not just a broken home, but a shattered home. Before I was 18 years old my mother had been married and divorced 4 times..."

Join me as I talk with Julie, author of Hey Dad, It's Me!

If you've ever struggled with how a loving God could let bad things happen, experienced a broken relationship with an earthly father, or struggled with imposter syndrome, you're in the right place.

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

Quotes from the Show

"Ok, God, I have to deal with protection but after all these years, I don't know how--God.""...God is whispering, 'Ok, see that person? Go pray for that person.' And instead you stand there and you think God, is that you? Ya know, really? Who else is going to ask you to go pray for somebody? Is your flesh going to do that, is the enemy going to do that? No, ya know, it's God but I had no confidence in that..." - Julie McGhghy

Connect with Julie!

You can connect with Julie at Confidence in God and grab her free resource: How to Have Confidence in Your Prayer Life

More about Julie...

Julie McGhghy is a teacher, preacher, minister, and missionary. In 2019 she walked away from a lengthy career as an attorney and privacy officer to devote her life to ministry and writing. After her three children were grown, educated, and married, God provided an opportunity to serve as a missionary in Costa Rica. Julie now lives in Costa Rica with her husband, fulfilling her lifelong dream of becoming a full-time minister and writer. She serves an active and growing readership at ConfidenceinGod.com.

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What happens when the hards seasons of life ebb and flow?

You trust God and pray, but what if it's even hard to pray and read the Bible?

Sarah Keeling knows what that's like...

Join me as I talk with Sarah Keeling, author of Psalm Prayers for Kids; A 40-Day Prayer Journal and Psalm Prayers for the Nations; Engage Your Family with 40 Scripture-Based Prayers.

She shares about God's faithfulness in some really hard seasons, what she's learned about prayer, and how she's teaching others how to use Scripture to pray.

I know what Sarah has to say will inspire, encourage, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Sarah Keeling.

Quotes from the Show

"There's just those moments when I think sometimes His presence comes fully closer when it's a serious crisis...""...there's just no hope without God's word, I mean it's so sobering to think about that millions of people don't have access to that around the world right now." - Sarah Keeling

Connect with Sarah!

You can connect with Sarah at www.sarah-keeling.com

You will find the coolest resources and freebies there like free family verse guides, Sarah's books, and the Hearts at Rest Podcast!

More about Sarah...

Sarah Keeling is a wife and mother of two boys; she loves Jesus and is passionate about helping others connect deeply with Him. She is an advocate for the Bibleless, and she loves encouraging others by sharing what God is doing in her life.   She is the author of Psalm Prayers for Kids and Psalm Prayers for the Nations, and she hosts a podcast called Hearts at Rest with Sarah Keeling.

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Pregnant at 15, the course of a young girl's life was completely changed. Then at 16 and pregnant again, she experienced a tragic loss and post-partum depression.

Join me as I talk with Laura Hughes, author and co-founder of A Movement of Love ministry, about the inspiration behind her book, Choose Zoe: A Story of UnPlanned Parenthood and the Case for Life.

Learn how her own experiences of both joy and sorrow brought a new purpose into her life--ministering to others during the most vulnerable times of their lives offering help, hope, and healing.

Did you know the most vulnerable of trafficked children are between two and twelve years old? What are the signs and how we can all be more aware of them so we can possibly save a child being trafficked?

Laura shares this and more, including her heart for the sanctity of life, being a voice for the vulnerable, ministering to post-abortive women, and bringing awareness and combating human trafficking.

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

Quotes from the Show

"Fifty percent of girls pregnant as a teenager will be pregnant again within 24 months.""At the most important time of my life when religious leaders should have been there for me, they shamed me and shunned me." -Laura Hughes

Connect with Laura!

You can connect with Laura at choosezoe.com

Facebook:   Laura Hughes

Instagram: @laura_lynn-hughes

More about Laura...

Laura Lynn Hughes is a volunteer at her local Alpha Pregnancy Clinic and Alpha Mobile Unit, and is the co-founder of A Movement of Love ministry, serving as a speaker and teacher about pregnancy, fetal development, and post-abortion trauma and recovery. She is the author of the book Choose Zoe and runs a photography studio, Images by Hughes, in northern California. She has five children and eight grandchildren.

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"Sometimes God takes us out of that familiar, warm, and comfortable, and makes us jump off that cliff..." - Peg Arnold

Are you ready to experience God's unforced rhythms in your life and embrace your God-given value?

Have you met Esmerelda Evangelistic, Sylvia Supporter, Delores Distracted, and Penelope Pressure Pot?

Who are these ladies?

Join me as I talk with Peg Arnold, ministry leader and author of Devotions for the Distracted Heart, as she shares how God brought her through hard seasons, confirmed a big move, and gave her characters for her engaging drama ministry, right down to the costumes!

I know what Peg shares will inspire, encourage, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Peg Arnold. You can list at dorisswift.com or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Quotes from the Show

"I think we all go through prodigal years.""When we walk through the valley He is with us, and sometimes we don't see that until we are on the other side and looking back on everything...""God can design unity within all these differences." -- Peg Arnold

Connect with Peg!

You can connect with Peg Arnold at pegarnold.org

Facebook:   Peg Arnold and Wonder of Women Ministry

Instagram: @arnoldpeg

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More about Peg...

Peg Arnold, Speaker/Author, has both a degree in teaching and a Masters in counseling. She brings stories to life through her engaging drama ministry that encourages all to embrace their God-given value. Balancing the roles of wife and mom with counselor and teacher, gives her a unique perspective. Her favorite role now is that of “Nana”. She freely shares the joys and challenges of these life experiences in her writing and speaking.

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"So much of suffering people go through has nothing to do with a disease but has everything to do with bad stresses in their life, or messed-up relationships, or terrible habits that they're unwilling to change."

- Dr. Donna Chacko

On the outside, it looked like Dr. Donna Chacko had it all—a lucrative and rewarding career, a beautiful family, a comfortable home--but on the inside, Donna's life was in turmoil.

Her marriage was on the brink, crises were brewing, and her heart was breaking, but God...

Join me as I talk with Dr. Donna Chacko, author of Pilgrimage: A Doctor's Healing Journey, as she shares how a period of crisis in her marriage drew her back to God and drove her to surrender all to Him.

This crisis led her on a journey to discovery...

Through her own healing journey, she learned how vital it is to find serenity, health, and closeness to God. Now she is deeply called to help others along this same journey, a journey to peace, faith, and health.

What happened when she surrendered all?

Hear what unexpectedly happened when she surrendered her marriage and children to God.

Dr. Donna and I also talk about her shocking discovery while working in her practice at a clinic.

She shares all this and more and her story will encourage, inspire, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Dr. Donna Chacko...

Quotes from the Show

"I was a doctor, we were comfortable, and yet we were on the inside of our home, a big mess.""My return to the faith was one-hundred percent driven by desperation in my marriage.""The more you trust, the more you surrender." -- Donna Chacko, M.D.

Connect with Dr. Donna Chacko!

You can connect with Dr. Donna Chacko at serenityandhealth.com and email at [email protected].

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Twitter: twitter.com/DonnaChacko

Facebook:   Serenity and Health

Linkedin:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnachacko/https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnachacko/

"Message for listeners: If you don’t feel too well, are tired, anxious, stuck in unhealthy habits, gaining weight, or just dragging….there are specific steps you can take that will positively help you find more serenity, health, and closeness to God." - Donna Chacko, M.D.

More about Dr. Donna Chacko...

Dr. Donna Chacko worked as a doctor for nearly forty years and now promotes health of body, mind, and spirit in a ministry called Serenity and Health. She offers programs, speaks, and blogs about many topics dealing with faith and health. Donna lives in Maryland with her husband and loves reading, gardening, and being a grandma. In June, her first book, Pilgrimage: A Doctor’s Healing Journey will be published. She tells the story of how unbearable marital strife finally drove her to surrender and ultimately find her path to serenity, health, and God.

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On the fence about homeschooling the kids? Maybe you've already been doing it for years and need a fresh perspective.

Join me as I talk with Durenda Wilson, author of The Four Hour School Day, as she shares what works, debunks the myths, and tells her story about homeschooling her eight children and loving it.

Do you have what it takes to homeschool your kids?

Maybe you're a grandparent who, due to difficult circumstances, stepped into the role of parent.

Perhaps you've wanted to homeschool but have no idea where to start.

Maybe you've been homeschooling for years and still wondering if you're doing it right?

Or wrong?

I've got the homeschooling guide for you and you'll want a copy when you hear what Durenda has to say...

Photo courtesy of Zondervan

Listen in as Durrenda shares her secret sauce and the 411 on how to experience an enjoyable homeschool experience.

Connect with Durenda!

Photo Credit: Julia Wilson

You can connect with Durenda at durendawilson.com

The Durenda Wilson Podcast

Durenda Wilson is the owner/host of her podcast and is a wife to one for 31 years, mom to eight, nana to 6. She has homeschooled all of her kids from the beginning. She loves to share simple, effective approaches to motherhood, homeschooling and life in general. These tools are a result of many years walking with the Lord and finding freedom in letting His voice quiet all the others. (Durenda Wilson is a free podcast but donations are available at https://www.patreon.com/durendawilson)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/durenda.wilson.official 

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

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More About Durenda...

Photo Credit: Julia Wilson

Durenda married Darryl in 1989, and she is a mom to eight kids born less than thirteen years apart. She always considered motherhood to be the ultimate career, but she had no idea of the countless ways it would deepen and humble her. Many, many times she found herself unsure and struggling, only to discover God's strength at the end of her rope. She realized she experienced the grace she desperately needed when she took the time to slow her heart and listen for His still, small voice. Her greatest joy is helping moms discover that grace as well--and with it the courage to put their full trust in Him as they learn to hear His voice above all others. Connect with Durenda at durendawilson.com.

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