Guest Bio: MŌRIAH is a Mexican-American recording artist, actress, and producer from Los Angeles, CA. Her film credits include the lead role in Because of Gracia (2017), singer Loyce Whiteman in the Dennis Quaid Ronald Reagan biopic (2023), and Bathsheba in the series The Chosen (2023). She co-produced a feature film alongside Candace Cameron Bure called Unsung Hero and acted in a Sony Affirm Christmas musical titled Journey to Bethlehem, starring Antonio Banderas (2023).

Show Summary: We’ve been talking about moxie a bit here to prepare for the upcoming docuseries Unshakable Moxie. How do you understand moxie? Do you feel like you fit the definition of being a woman with moxie? Today we’re talking to singer and actress, Moriah Smallbone, about how her definition of moxie changed as she hosted the docuseries. Moriah shares realizations about herself that she came to while the series was filming. Join God Hears Her hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Adkins as they get to know Moriah. 

Notes and Quotes: 

• “It’s funny how you have to do the work to let go of something that held you in such safe keeping.” —Moriah Smallbone

• “Moxie is in the tender moments. It’s in empathizing with each other; it’s in sitting with one another in grief and pain. It’s in sitting in the questions and instead of arguing, being okay with not knowing.” —Moriah Smallbone

• “Softness and tenderness is not weakness.” —Eryn Adkins 

Links: 

• Moriah Smallbone’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moriahsmallbone/?hl=en 

• Moriah’s website: https://www.moriahofficial.com/ 

• God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ 

• God Hears Her email sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/sign-upsfmc 

• Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast

• Elisa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisamorganauthor/

• Eryn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eryneddy/

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Guest Bio: Toni Collier is the founder of an international women’s organization called Broken Crayons Still Color and helps women process through brokenness and get to healing and hope. Toni is a speaker, host of the Still Coloring podcast, and author of two books: Brave Enough to be Broken and her latest release, a children's book, Broken Crayons Still Color. Toni is teaching people all over the globe that you can be broken and still worthy, or feel unqualified and still be called to do great things. 

Show Summary: Moxie means “spirit” and “courage,” but to have those things we also need to have grit. Do you consider yourself to be a woman of moxie? Today, Toni Collier is back on God Hears Her to talk with hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Adkins about how we can develop moxie by healing and paying attention to the people around us. Let’s dive into learning about “Unshakeable Moxie.”

Notes and Quotes: 

• “God is still in the business of creating beauty out of broken things.” —Toni Collier

• “If God doesn’t move this mountain, then He will give you the strength to climb it.” —Toni Collier

• “God is truly in all the details.” —Toni Collier

• “The ultimate form of moxie is surrender and releasing control.” —Toni Collier

• “Comparison will block you from God trying to show you hope.” —Toni Collier

• “Hope is the belief that things will get better.” —Toni Collier

Links: 

• Brave Enough to Be Broken Toni’s book: Amazon

• Broken Crayons Still Color Toni’s children’s book: Amazon

• Toni Collier’s website: https://www.tonijcollier.com/ 

• Toni’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonijcollier/ 

• God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/

• God Hears Her email sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/sign-upsfmc 

• Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast

• God Hears Her Episode 18 with Toni Collier: https://www.godhearsher.org/podcast/episode-18-how-god-redeems-brokenness

• Elisa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisamorganauthor/

• Eryn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eryneddy/

Trigger Warning: 

• Sexual abuse mentioned

• Alcohol and drug abuse mentioned

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Guest Bio: Julie Richardson has experienced God’s faithfulness through many life challenges including divorce, infertility, and the loss of loved ones. She has led women’s ministries in a variety of churches and parachurch ministries over the last 25 years, and one of her greatest joys is to mentor women, helping them discover the vibrant life that Christ offers. Julie has been a part of Our Daily Bread Ministries for 20 years working in a variety of capacities and most recently as a visual media producer and director. Her latest project, Unshakable Moxie: Growing a Resilient Faith is a 6-part docuseries featuring two young women on a quest to discover how courageous women of faith have the moxie to stay strong in Christ amid adversity and suffering. She’s passionate about prayer and leads the growing prayer ministry at Our Daily Bread Ministries.

Show Summary: Do you have a dream that’s been put on hold? Have you been in a long season of waiting? During 2021, we had a guest on God Hears Her who was in the midst of a waiting season for a project she felt really passionate about. Julie Richardson has seen that dream come to life after our last conversation with her. Join Julie as she talks with hosts, Elisa Morgan and Eryn Adkins about the project Unshakeable Moxie and her journey as a producer and director for the film. 

Notes and Quotes: 

• “Moxie is courage and determination… To have moxie is to have a woman who is so close to Jesus that she stays close to Him no matter what happens.” —Julie Richardson

• “I think anytime we’re in the waiting, it can be so hard.” —Julie Richardson

• “Sometimes I think God brings us back to a place of pain for deeper healing.” —Julie Richardson

• “Moxie is stepping into our weakness and depending on Christ.” —Julie Richardson

• “I hope people will come to see how much Jesus loves us.” —Julie Richardson

Verses: 

• Joshua 3

• Matthew 26:6–13

Links: 

• Unshakable Moxie website: https://read.odb.org/unshakable-moxie/ 

• God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/

• God Hears Her email sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/sign-upsfmc 

• Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast

• God Hears Her Episode 60 with Julie Richardson: https://www.godhearsher.org/podcast/becoming-a-woman-with-moxie

• Elisa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisamorganauthor/

• Eryn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eryneddy/

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Guest Bio: Ericka Porter is a proud native of the Denver Metro Area. From early in life, she has eagerly worked to develop and inspire future generations. After graduating from Southeastern University, where she studied Youth Ministries, she has come alongside urban and under-served students in various roles for the last twenty years. Ericka currently serves as a youth leader with some of her favorite high school girls at Colorado Community Church. 

In 2022, Ericka took a significant leap to use her professional experience and passion to start Rise Up Training & Consulting, a company focused on supporting youth-serving organizations through effective collaboration, professional development, and program design. She deeply holds the belief that “there is no such thing as other people’s children,” inviting everyone into the collective responsibility for the young people in our communities. 

Show Summary: While you were growing up, did you have someone mentoring you? Most of us can probably name one person who contributed to our lives in a positive way. Ericka Porter has a passion for mentoring and equipping children and teens with the skills they need to face the world through investing in their lives. Join along as hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Adkins talk with Ericka Porter about the importance of raising up the next generation during this conversation of God Hears Her. 

Notes and Quotes: 

• “Young people are impressionable, and young people are seeking something that’s real.” —Ericka Porter

• “It didn’t click for me until I understood that God actually authors my purpose and my purpose is so much bigger than the things that I see in my day-to-day.” —Ericka Porter

• “The world gets bigger and more meaningful and more purposed as you find the Lord because He opens your eyes to who He is and who He’s called you to be.” —Ericka Porter

• “The young people benefit from the varied experiences. . . . There is always a place for you, there is always value for what you can bring into a young person’s life.” —Ericka Porter

• “If you can sow into what you hope will be a better world that is closer to the Lord, you really have to sow those seeds now.” —Ericka Porter

Links: 

• Ericka’s Organization: https://www.riseuptc.com/

• Ericka’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickamporter

• God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/

• God Hears Her email sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/sign-upsfmc 

• Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast

• Elisa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisamorganauthor/

• Eryn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eryneddy/

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Guest Bio: Amanda Bible Williams is co-founder of She Reads Truth, a brand that creates beautiful, accessible Bible reading plans and resources that help women read God’s Word every day. She is also co-founder of He Reads Truth and Kids Read Truth, editor of the She Reads Truth Bible, and co-host of the She Reads Truth Podcast. Amanda, her husband David, and their four children live in a loud, lively farmhouse just south of Nashville, Tennessee. 

Show Summary: When did reading Scripture become important to you? Can you think of a time in your life when it really started to grab at your heart? Amanda Williams can tell you of many times throughout her life when the Word of God came to life for her. She wants to equip women to read the Word and feel the same love for the Bible. Join Elisa Morgan and Eryn Adkins as they learn more about reading Scripture with Amanda Williams during this conversation on God Hears Her. 

Notes and Quotes: 

• “It feels like there are obstacles to [reading the Bible].” —Amanda Bible Williams 

• “Our goal is to inspire and equip women to be in the Word themselves.” —Amanda Bible Williams

• “How much more we’re able to see Him in our lives when we see Him in the Word.” —Amanda Bible Williams

• “His Word is always living and active and it doesn’t fail me.” —Amanda Bible Williams

Links: 

• She Reads Truth website: https://shereadstruth.com/ 

• God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/

• God Hears Her email sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/sign-upsfmc 

• Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast

• Elisa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisamorganauthor/

• Eryn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eryneddy/

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Guest Bio: 

Bethany Toney is a wife, mother, and cookie enthusiast. She is married to Dude Perfect star, Tyler Toney, and together they have three children. 

Show Summary: 

When was the last time you felt jealous towards someone? Was it a friend, a family member, a coworker? The seed of jealousy can grow very fast when we let it fester in our hearts. Today’s guest, Bethany Toney, shares her struggle with jealousy that negatively impacted and almost broke her marriage. While fighting her loneliness and bitterness, she found herself becoming more and more distant with her husband until she couldn’t take it anymore. Join Elisa Morgan and Eryn Adkins during this conversation on God Hears Her as they listen to Bethany’s story and learn what it took to heal their marriage.

Notes and Quotes: 

• “I didn’t have an identity, and I wanted an identity.” —Bethany Toney

• “It’s very easy to point the finger at the person whose sin is bigger. But I had to learn that I had to put in just as much work as he did.” —Bethany Toney

• “God is working through us constantly.” —Eryn Adkins 

• “God never left me. He was walking through everything with me. He was saying “I’m going to hold your hand through this.” —Bethany Toney

Links: 

• God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/

• God Hears Her email sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/sign-upsfmc 

• Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast

• Elisa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisamorganauthor/

• Eryn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eryneddy/

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Guest Bio: 

As an experienced communicator, Michele Cushatt speaks internationally to a wide variety of audiences and has published four books, “Relentless,” “I Am,” “Undone,”  and “A Faith That Will Not Fail.” A three-time head and neck cancer survivor and parent of "children from hard places," Michele is a (reluctant) expert on trauma, pain, and the deep human need for authentic connection and enduring faith. She and her husband, Troy, share a blended family of six children, including biological children, stepchildren, and foster-adopt children. They live on eight acres outside of Denver, Colorado.

Show Summary: 

Do you have any New Year’s resolutions this year? We’re in 2024 and a lot of us love to start the new year strong with new workout routines, diets, or personal goals. What kind of spiritual practices do you want to lean into this year? Michele Cushatt is a cancer survivor who has learned deeply about God’s mercy and hope through her pain. Join Elisa Morgan and Eryn Adkins as they learn spiritual practices to strengthen the foundation of your faith during this conversation on God Hears Her.

Notes and Quotes: 

• “What does faith look like not in theory but in reality?” —Michele Cushatt

• “God was faithful even though I didn’t understand what was happening.” —Michele Cushatt

• “Spiritual practices are not about doing more, it’s about being present to what’s already been done for you.” —Michele Cushatt

• “Human beings are always trying to earn grace.” —Michele Cushatt

• “At some point in time, everything in my life can be lost… except God Himself.” —Michele Cushatt

• “Contentment is never external.” —Michele Cushatt

• “The things that we think disqualify us end up to be the very things that God uses to touch mankind.” —Michele Cushatt

• “There are still days I cry about what I’ve lost, and I don’t feel guilty about it. Because I believe God mourns my suffering even more than I do.” —Michele Cushatt

Verses: 

• Romans 5:3–5

• John 19:30

• Romans 8:38–39

• 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14

• John 14:18

• Revelation 21:5

• Philippians 1:23

Links: 

• Michele’s books: https://michelecushatt.com/books/ 

• God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/

• God Hears Her email sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/sign-upsfmc 

• Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast

• Elisa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisamorganauthor/

• Eryn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eryneddy/

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Guest Bio: Retired pastoral associate and former adjunct faculty at Seattle University, Kathleen MacInnis Kichline continues to offer retreats and online presentations and has recently authored her latest book, “Why These Women?: Four Stories You Need to Read Before You Read the Story of Jesus.”  

Show Summary: When we think of Christmas we don’t often focus on the genealogy of Jesus. As we celebrate the incredible birth story of our Savior, what if we also took a look at the people of faith who came before? During this conversation on God Hears Her, join Elisa Morgan and Eryn Adkins as they talk with Kathlenn Macinnic Kichline about four incredible women of faith in the genealogy of Jesus. Kathleen takes you through a journey that will leave you even more excited about the birth of Jesus. Get out your Bibles and some hot cocoa for this conversation on God Hears Her. 

Notes and Quotes: 

• “How do you prepare your heart for Christmas?” —Elisa Morgan 

• “Matthew’s account is the shadow account of the Christmas story.” —Kathleen MacInnis Kichline

• “The genealogy of Jesus shows that God was preparing for this.” —Kathleen MacInnis Kichline

Verses: 

• Ruth 1:16

• Story of Ruth 

• Genealogy of Jesus

• Story of Tamar 

• The story of Hagar 

• The story of Bathsheba 

• Mary and Joseph

Links: 

• Why These Women?: Four Stories You Need to Read Before You Read the Story of Jesus: https://www.amazon.com/Why-These-Women-Stories-Before/dp/B09R2WRK8W 

• God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ 

• God Hears Her email sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/sign-upsfmc 

• Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast

• Elisa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisamorganauthor/

• Eryn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eryneddy/

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Join Elisa Morgan and Eryn Adkins for all new episodes of God Hears Her starting December 18, 2023.  You’ll laugh, cry, relate . . . but most of all feel understood and uplifted as you tune in to these witty and wise women and their stellar line up of guests.  Don’t miss a single episode starting December 18th!

Links: 

• God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/
• God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup
• Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast
• Elisa’s Instagram: elisa morgan author
• Eryn’s Instagram: eryneddy

Join Elisa Morgan and Eryn Adkins for all new episodes of God Hears Her starting December 18, 2023.  You’ll laugh, cry, relate . . . but most of all feel understood and uplifted as you tune in to these witty and wise women and their stellar line up of guests.  Don’t miss a single episode starting December 18th!

Links: 

• God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/
• God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup
• Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast
• Elisa’s Instagram: elisa morgan author
• Eryn’s Instagram: eryneddy