Fierce Calling

"Life is hard. I write words to make it softer." - Anne Peterson

In this episode I'm talking with my friend Anne Peterson, a gifted poet, author, and speaker. Anne learned through Tribe Writers we should write what we know. Anne knows grief. shares her story and recites her beautiful poetry for us. Hear the powerful words from the Lord has put on her heart to bring comfort and hope hearts that are hurting. 

God said to Moses in Exodus 4:12, "Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say." Anne has experienced loss beyond words, yet her heavenly Father redeems it all and allows her to use her beautiful words to minister to others. Words He has given her to write. They have been a healing balm for her soul and have touched the hearts of others with His comfort and peace. 

You can connect with Anne at annepeterson.com on Facebook, and by email at [email protected]. When you visit Anne's website she has some free gifts for you! Look for the free ebook tab and grab your copy of Someone in Grief: 17 Things You Need to Know and Real Love. All free to you just for signing up for her newsletter which is also free encouragement for your soul!

Anne Peterson is a Christian poet, speaker, and published author of  15 books and numerous articles. She has written for Christianity Today, Today’s Christian Woman, as well as other publications. She has also written Bible studies for christianbiblestudies.com. Currently she is a regular contributor to crosswalk.com, and a writer for their couples devotionals. Since 1995, Anne’s poetry has been sold through gift stores and online in both the U.S. and abroad. Married for 44 years to her husband Michael, they have two grown children, four grandchildren here and one in heaven.

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Lisa Meiners, founder of Deeper Still Ministries, is a Christian speaker, author and Bible study teacher. Her passion is to see believers not only know the truths of God’s Word, but to go Deeper Still by applying and living out these truths in their daily lives. Lisa has authored two Bible studies and a 31-day devotional, and has shared the message of God’s truth at events throughout the country.

To find her Bible studies and upcoming events, connect with Lisa at deeperstillministries.com, on Facebook, and Instagram. 

Lisa grew up in Lima, OH and studied elementary education at Nyack College in New York. She currently lives in Centerville, Ohio with her husband Dennis. They have two sons who attend Grove City College, and a daughter and son-in-law living in New York. Lisa loves to read, take walks with Dennis, bake her world-famous oatmeal-chocolate chip cookies and cheer on IU basketball.

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When unexpected news pulled the rug out from under Katy Epling's family, she experienced depression and feelings of uncertainty about her special needs child's future.  On the day she grabbed that onesie to dress her son, she cried out to God that life wasn't fair. It was at that moment she experienced a turning point, a pivotal moment when she heard the voice of God. What He said changed her life. What did that onesie say? What did God say? Hear how that unfolded and how Katy is taking action and walking in her Fierce Calling. Her story will inspire and encourage you. Listen in while I have a chat with Katy Epling. We're talking all about purpose and calling. 

Katy Epling is a writer and speaker in northeast Ohio. The author of Finding Jesus: A Christmas Devotional, Katy loves to encourage women to root their identity in Christ. Since the day she found herself crying over a onesie, Katy has made it her mission to live on purpose, for a purpose—and to help everyone she encounters to do the same. Her writing has been featured on sites such as The Huffington Post, Today Parents, The Mighty, and Relevant Magazine.

Katy and her husband Jon have three beautiful children, who provide her with never-ending material, both dramatic and comedic. When she isn’t writing or speaking, she can be found packing lunches, folding laundry, and making dinner. (And on rare occasions, sipping a chai latte with a friend.) 

You connect with Katy online at katyepling.com, on Facebook, and Instagram.

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Fighting fear? God's truth will help you replace fear with peace. Download these Fear Fighting Scripture Verses and fight back with truth! 

Today I'm talking to friend and author Page Geske. Through disappointments, a life-altering accident, emotional abandonment, major illness, and loss, Page Geske persevered. Learn how she got through these unwanted transitions in her life and how she is bringing hope and inspiration to others through her story.

Page Geske is the author of Milepost 95: From Wreckage to Redemption. She is passionate about encouraging and connecting people and inspiring them to navigate transitions triumphantly. She holds a degree in Public Relations from Virginia Tech. Page is mom to Andrew 29, David 23, and Champion 20. She enjoys hiking, snowshoeing, kayaking, and long-distance road biking in beautiful South East Idaho.

Connect with Page at pagesgeske.com 

Grab a copy of Page's book on her website or here: Milepost 95: From Wreckage to Redemption

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Fighting fear? 

These days are especially hard to navigate so download my free 2-page copy of Fear Fighting Scripture Verses

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I just created a Fierce Calling Facebook page so we can chat there, too! Fierce Calling Podcast Facebook Page

What can God do through ordinary women? Amazing things for His glory. What do women like that have in common? They never give up, even in the face of rejection by the world and traveling a sometimes lonely road of faith. Listen in as I have a chat with Jamie Janosz and be encouraged by what God wants to do through you. 

Want to win a copy of Jamie's book, When Others Shuddered: Eight Women Who Refused to Give up?! Comment and share this episode on your favorite social media site for a chance to win.  

Jamie Janosz is a wife, mother, writer, and is managing editor for Today in the Word a daily devotional published by Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois. She studied theology and writing at Moody Bible Institute, Columbia College, and Illinois State University. In her off-hours, you will most likely find her poking through antique shops, adding to her collections of vintage home decor, furniture, clothing, and purses. Jamie and her husband, Milt, have been married 27 years. They live with their college-age daughter, Sabrina, on the Atlantic coast of Florida.

·  Managing Editor of Today in the Word

·  Author, When Others Shuddered: Eight Women Who Refused to Give Up – 2014 (MP)

·  Former Professor of Communications, Moody Bible Institute

·  Connect with Jamie on her blog: www.jamiejanosz.com

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Do you have a dream? Have you ever said, "One day I would love to...." without believing it could ever come to be? Is there a dream on your heart but you think maybe it's too late? 

Laura Thomas knows all about having a dream and waiting on God's timing. She shares how she is living out her fierce calling and God-given dream and how it all began. Listen in while I have a chat with Laura. Her story will inspire you to live out your dream, too. 

Laura Thomas is a published Christian author and writes heartwarming encouragement for your soul—especially in her romantic suspense, teen fiction, marriage, and children’s books. She's a chocoholic mom of three and is married to her high school sweetheart. Originally from the UK, they felt led to move to Kelowna, British Columbia twenty-five years ago and now live as audacious empty-nesters. 

You can connect with Laura and find all of her social media links and books via her website at laurathomasauthor.com

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Wondering about your calling? 

Download my free ebook, Step Out of Your Doubt and Into Your Calling to inspire you to take action where your passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. That is your fierce calling, friend. Let me know what you think; I'd love to hear from you! 

Are you a busy mom who needs help finding time to connect with God? Need some fresh ideas on how to invite your littles into your quiet time with God? Want some great tips on avoiding distractions when meeting with God and reading the Bible?

In this episode, I'm talking with my friend Tara Cole. I've known Tara for many years and I love her heart and passion for helping families grow closer to God and each other. Tara shares fantastic and fresh ideas on how to connect with God throughout your day.  

Find out what her mom did that made a huge difference in her life growing up. Hear why she is so passionate about helping others connect with God and share their God stories. Lots of great conversation and tips for you so listen in.  

Tara Cole is a wife and mother to three active boys. Her passion is helping moms and their kids deepen their relationships with God. Her works include Abide: 40 Ways to Focus on Jesus Daily and Sacred Pathways for Kids with Christie Thomas. You can find more of her writing at taralcole.com.

Here's the Abide playlist Tara mentioned during the show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4z7ogXXUcYoCDj6W18xr72

Tara recommended the Blue Letter Bible app for in-depth Bible study. Just grabbed mine!

Grab her book on Amazon Abide: 40 Ways to Focus on Jesus Daily

To subscribe to Tara's Abide 5-Day Challenge, go here: https://www.subscribepage.com/Abide5Challenge

Have God stories to tell? Share them with Tara here: https://forms.gle/fnGLAat4ZW5FGZ9Y9 - 

Let's continue the conversation in the Fierce Calling Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/500311840678177/

Connect with me, Doris Swift at https://dorisswift.com/

Dr. Michelle Bengtson is an international speaker, and the author of the bestselling, award-winning “Hope Prevails: Insights From A Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression” and the award-winning companion “Hope Prevails Bible Study” and the recently released “Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises” (Sept 2019). She has been a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist for more than twenty years. 

This doctor knows pain and despair firsthand and combines her professional expertise and personal experience with her faith to help others be all God created them to be. Using sound practical tools, she affirms worth and encourages faith. Dr. Bengtson offers hope as a key to unlock joy and relief—even in the middle of the storm. She and her husband of thirty-two years have two teenage sons and reside in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. 

For more hope, stay connected with Dr. Michelle at http://www.DrMichelleBengtson.com 

Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Michelle-Bengtson/e/B01IYBJANO?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1580865239&sr=8-1

She is also a popular podcast show host of “Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson” You'll find the link below.

To order Hope Prevails: https://drmichellebengtson.com/hope-prevails-book/

Blog: https://drmichellebengtson.com/category/blog/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrMichelleBengtson

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrMBengtson (@DrMBengtson)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/DrMichelleBengtson/

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

Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/Drbhopeprevails/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MichelleBengtson

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-hope-filled-perspective-dr-michelle-bengtson-podcast/id1468018011 or https://apple.co/2madPRo

7-Day YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/16633-breaking-anxietys-grip-by-michelle-bengtson

Here is the link to the pdf of encouraging scriptures Dr. Michelle mentioned in the podcast:  https://drmichellebengtson.com/scriptures-combat-worry-fear-anxiety/

I'd also love to connect with you, so subscribe to this podcast then hop on over to my blog at dorisswift.com and subscribe there too! 

Welcome to the Fierce Calling podcast with your host, author, blogger, and speaker Doris Swift. We are a community of women who are taking action where our passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. We are using our gifts to impact the world for Christ and the mission of this podcast is to encourage and inspire other women to do the same.

What is it like when the Holy Spirit shows up in a powerful, life-changing way? What does it look like to go from knowing about Jesus to experiencing a vibrant, passionate, intimate relationship with Him? What is it like to be a friend of God?

In today's episode, I'm talking with Bridgett Blood. Bridgett currently serves as Pastor of Spiritual Formation at Shawnee Alliance Church in Lima, Ohio. She shares of a powerful encounter that brought extraordinary healing on an ordinary day. It changed her life and flipped everything she believed about Jesus. He became so real to her and now she can never go back to church as usual.

Her conviction and calling is to equip others to walk in the full power of the Holy Spirit, and to encourage others to passionately pursue God's presence. That's where true freedom is found.  

Bridgett is also passionate about equipping others to hear God's voice and live in intimate friendship with the Holy Spirit. She leads various workshops equipping people to pray with power and have a healthy soul.

You can connect with Bridgett by visiting www.bridgettblood.com, following her on Instagram @bridgettblood, or you can listen to her host the weekly podcast, Tuesday Talks with Shawnee Alliance Church. The link is on her website.

Connect with me at dorisswift.com and while you're there, grab my free Goodbye, Regret Bible Study and Prayer Journal. 

Welcome to episode 14 of the Fierce Calling Podcast. This podcast is about a community of women who are taking action where their passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. They are answering God’s call on their lives, rising above difficult circumstances, and using their gifts to impact the world for Christ.

We serve an awesome God, yet life can take an unexpected turn and what do we do with that?

Today I welcome my friend, Mary White. Mary has been in ministry for over 20 years and is passionate about helping others go deep in the word and gain insight into the cultural and geographical aspects of biblical text. But her direction and calling didn’t always look as it does today. After tragedy struck, God called Mary in a new direction and she shares all about her fierce calling, and how she was able to move forward on a new adventure with God. 

 I hope Mary’s story will spark a new desire in you to take that next step, explore a new opportunity, and walk in your fierce calling. 

Mary is pursuing a Masters in Biblical History and Geography at Jerusalem University College. She's a Bible teacher, speaker, and Licensed Official Worker with the Christian and Missionary Alliance.

You can connect with Mary via her email [email protected]

I would love to connect with you as well, so check out my blog at dorisswift.com and download my free Goodbye, Regret Bible Study and Prayer Journal. Because who has time for regret when we have a Fierce Calling to walk in?