Welcome to Together We Rise Podcast! This is a place where every woman has a seat at the table, and where we can affirm, equip and amplify women's voices globally. This week, we're excited to speak with Vaneetha Rendall Risner. She shares with Cheryl Nembhard and Aubrey Sampson (the new co-host of this podcast) about her testimony that involves a lot of suffering and a lot of God showing up in the midst of her pain – giving her gifts of learnings and wisdom for herself and other leaders who are also in the midst of trials.

Vaneetha is the author of several books and Bible studies, some of which you can find below and the rest can be found on her website below. She and her husband, Joel, live in Raleigh, North Carolina, where she writes about Christ’s unwavering presence in suffering.

Connect with Vaneetha Rendall Risner

Website | vaneetha.com

Devotional | Watching for Morning https://amzn.to/4amEhey 

Memoir | Walking Through Fire https://amzn.to/41qDRgZ 

Instagram | @vaneetharisner

Facebook | @vaneetharisner

WSC Woman to Watch: Tammy Thurman
Tammy Thurman, a Milwaukee resident, has served in ministry across the United States. Starting as a musician, teacher, and worship leader, she expanded her reach through speaking engagements that connect with diverse audiences. Her sensitivity to the Holy Spirit and deep care for people shine through her Bible studies and messages on forgiveness, managing overthinking, and cultivating faith today. Tammy engages listeners with storytelling and humor while staying rooted in Scripture.

She authored A Faith that Stands, a daily devotional with monthly themes. Skilled in piano, violin, viola, and voice, she often incorporates a unique worship ensemble into her events. Tammy also helps with church refreshes and launches alongside her husband, Mark. They have two adult sons and a daughter-in-law.

Connect with Tammy Thurman

Devotional | A Faith that Stands https://www.amazon.com/Faith-that-Stands-Small-Group-Multigenerational/dp/1664265821 

Instagram | @tammythurman_keystofaith

Welcome to Together We Rise Podcast! This is a place where every woman has a seat at the table, and where we can affirm, equip and amplify women's voices globally. This week, we're excited to speak with special guest Dr. Sarita Lyons!

Dr. Sarita Lyons is a wife, mother, speaker, bible teacher, and psychotherapist. She is the Director of Discipleship and Women’s Ministry at Epiphany Fellowship Church in Philadelphia. Before full-time ministry, Dr. Lyons was in private practice for eight years, also specializing in counseling and consultation for church leadership and their families. She advocates about the intersections of faith, mental health, and justice; as well as women’s issues in and outside of the church. She recently published her first book Church Girl.  And most importantly, Dr. Lyons is called to unashamedly preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Connect with Dr. Sarita Lyons
Website | https://www.saritalyons.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/drsaritalyons/?hl=en
Order Church Girl | https://www.saritalyons.com/churchgirlbook

WSC Woman to Watch: Pastor Judge
Aneysa "Judge" Matthews is a licensed and ordained church planting Pastor. Her assignment is to Engage, Build, and Equip others through relational discipleship for spiritual maturity. My motto is 1 Cor. 9:22: "That I become all things to all men that I might, by all means, save some."

Website | https://aneysamatthews.com/

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/AneysaNeicyMatthews

Welcome to Together We Rise Podcast! This is a place where every woman has a seat at the table, and where we can affirm, equip and amplify women's voices globally. This week, we're excited to speak with special guest Jeannette Cochran!

Jeannette has been a leader in ministry for over 30 years, including nearly two decades as an Executive Pastor of a thriving multicultural church. Now, as a certified leadership coach with a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership and a Master of Arts in Practical Theology, she equips Christian women leaders to break through barriers, strengthen their confidence, and elevate their leadership to expand their ministry impact. She understands the unique challenges women face in ministry and is passionate about helping them lead with boldness, authenticity, and resilience. Jeannette believes the church needs passionate, gifted, and called women serving at every level of leadership. Her vision is to see traditional, hierarchical leadership models give way to service and collaboration—where every voice is valued regardless of gender, race, or economic status. Through her coaching, speaking, and training, she is empowering women to step fully into their calling and shape a future where ministry leadership reflects the inclusive and transformative nature of the gospel.

Connect with Jeannette
Website | https://www.jeannettecochran.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/jeannette.cochran/
5 minute Reset Resource | www.jeannettecochran.com/reset

WSC Woman to Watch: Hannah Rowen Fry
Hannah Rowen Fry is a writer and speaker passionate about helping people live into their God-purpose. Her thoughtful reflections on Scripture invite those who feel overwhelmed to slow down, choose simplicity, and experience greater joy in the present moment.

Website | https://hannahrowenfry.com/

Instagram | http://instagram.com/hannahrowenfry

Welcome to Together We Rise Podcast! This is a place where every woman has a seat at the table, and where we can affirm, equip and amplify women's voices globally. This week, we're excited to speak with special guest Cheryl Nembhard!

Cheryl Nembhard is a dynamic Speaker, Podcast/TV Host, and Justice Advocate. Her dedication to Community Service includes working with at-risk youth, former gang members, sexual assault victims & teenage mothers. She has been named one of the 'Top 100 Women to Watch in Canada', and CBC Canada has recognized her as one of 150 Women making Canada a better place. She is also a Harry Jerome Award winner for Social Advocacy. Cheryl is a 10-season Co-Host of 'See, Hear, Love', and Host of 'On The Path w/ Cheryl Nembhard, both on YES TV and anywhere podcasts are available. Her show now streams across the U.S. as well. She is currently the Executive Director of the Women Speakers Collective, a worldwide organization, focused on equipping. amplifying and empowering the voices of Women across the globe. 

Connect with Cheryl
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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/cherylnembhard/

WSC Woman to Watch: Tecia Pelling
Tecia Pelling is the Connections Pastor at Real Life Church in Clermont, FL. Plus, she runs our Administration, assists with our communications here at WSC, and leads our Central Florida Catalytic Nights Chapter. Tecia has a heart for leadership and God's kingdom and has recently been certified through the John Maxwell School of Leadership and intends to empower more women leaders.

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/tcpelling/

Welcome to Together We Rise Podcast! This is a place where every woman has a seat at the table, and where we can affirm, equip and amplify women's voices globally. This week, we're excited to speak with special guest Aubrey Sampson.

Aubrey (M.A. Evangelism and Leadership) co-planted and serves as teaching pastor at Renewal Church, a multiethnic congregation in Chicagoland, and speaks across the country at churches and other ministry events. She is an award-nominated author, a coach with Propel Women, and host of What We Find in the Dark Podcast. 

Aubrey is passionate about helping hurting people find God’s presence in their pain. She and her husband Kevin, and their three hilarious sons, live, minister, and play in the Chicagoland area.

Connect with Aubrey
Website | https://www.aubreysampson.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/aubsamp/

Pre-order bundle for What We Find in the Dark: Loss, Hope, and God’s Presence in Grief
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WSC Woman to Watch: Kieawnie Clar

Kieawnie is a Spiritual Director, Coach, and dedicated advocate with over a decade of experience in homeless services. Currently, she is serving as the Pastor of Community engagement at her church. She founded The Bethany Project Marin, which seeks the Holistic Restoration of the unhoused. Kieawnie also offers guidance through her practice, Love & Presence, embodying compassion and a deep understanding of difficult life circumstances. She is deeply committed to her community and the marginalized, finding fulfillment in bringing love and presence to every aspect of her work and life.

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/p/DCAmfNMOjA-/

Welcome to Together We Rise Podcast! This is a place where every woman has a seat at the table, and where we can affirm, equip and amplify women's voices globally. This week, we're excited to speak with special guest Nicole Salmon!

Nicole O. Salmon is an author, speaker, and minister. Before launching her coaching firm, Nicole worked with organizations serving communities experiencing marginalization for over twenty years. Nicole is a certified life-skills and marriage coach with a bachelor’s degree in Christian ministry and certifications in adult learning and cognitive behavioral therapy. She is a contributor on the YouVersion Bible app, author of Courage and Confidence, and the founder and host of The ActivateHer Summit, a global movement and event for Christian Women. Together with her husband, Evon, and their five children, she lives a full and purpose-filled life in Brampton, Ontario.

As a minister, strategist, and lovingly referred to as "The Purpose Alignment Coach." She specializes in empowering Christian women, guiding them to attain profound clarity regarding their purpose, and facilitating the creation of strategic plans to seamlessly transition from ideas to impactful implementation. Minister Nicole is dedicated to unlocking the potential within every woman, fostering a transformative journey towards purposeful living.

Connect with Nicole
Website | https://www.nicoleosalmon.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/nicoleosalmon/
Book | Courage and Confidence

WSC Woman to Watch: Ashley Forsberg
Ashley is an author, speaker, certified coach, and lover of the colors Hot Pink and OD green. She loves helping women find Christ and grow in their relationship with the Lord. And she believes you can overcome so many more barriers and "limitations" than you could ever dream of through the grace and strength of Christ. Ashley is not afraid of being vulnerable to show others that growth and healing are possible.

Website  | https://leadconfident.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/?leadconfidentministries

Welcome to Together We Rise Podcast! This is a place where every woman has a seat at the table, and where we can affirm, equip and amplify women's voices globally. This week, we're excited to speak with special guests Sue Ferguson and Lori M. Ruffin from Exponential Women Next!

Sue Ferguson is a follower of Jesus, a wife to Dave, a mom to 3 adult kids, sister, friend, mentor,and a connector of people. Sue helped plant Community Christian Church in the Chicagoland area and has served in several different ministry roles there. She loves to create safe, brave spaces for others to process faith and life; and to help other leaders develop the desire and skills to do the same. She loves to encourage women leaders to develop their gifts and use them for the sake of the Kingdom! She is a co-director and a content creator for Exponential Women Next. She is excited to equip, empower, and cheer on the next generation of women leaders!

Lori M. Ruffin is an upbeat strategic thinker, speaker, and the founder of The COO Team, an operations agency that helps visionary leaders get the strategy and systems they need to scale. Drawing from her experience at a Fortune 500 company, years serving national and international nonprofits, and an MBA program from Regent University, she has worked with and consulted ministries such as Movement Leaders Collective, Kumveka, Women Doing Well, Generous Giving, The V3 Movement, Created Leaders, The Voices Project, Uptick, and Arrabon. She’s co-founder of the Black Missional Convening and serves on a handful of nonprofit boards. Living in Richmond, Virginia, she serves as a lay leader in a local urban ministry context with her husband, Marques, and three daughters. You can connect with Lori at 

Connect with Sue & Lori
Exponential | Women Next
Sue's email
Lori's email

WSC Woman to Watch: Danielle Kelly

Danielle Kelly is an author, ministry leader, and speaker who cultivates resilience in women leaders facing personal storms.  She uses all of her gifts to ultimately bring him glory.  Danielle specializes in helping women walk out of shame into freedom. Danielle and her husband live in Chicago with their sons.

Connect with Danielle Kelly
Instagram

Welcome to Together We Rise Podcast! This is a place where every woman has a seat at the table, and where we can affirm, equip and amplify women's voices globally. This week, we're excited to speak with special guest Nande Boss!

Nande Boss is a businesswoman, speaker, author of More Than Hello, and creative thinker. Through her faith in Jesus and passion for helping individuals and institutions communicate clearly, she has led workshops in both corporate and faith-based sectors. Nande does this with authenticity, clarity, and courage. 

Connect with Nande
Instagram
Podcast

WSC Woman to Watch: Wendi Stumborg

Wendi is a wife, mom to three girls, and a registered nurse in Saskatoon who has been specializing in Obstetrics for the last 12 years.  Major life events have allowed Wendi to use her pain for good, whether by teaching or leading others.  Because she is a natural researcher, collaborator, and creative, this allowed her to write resources for her patients and peers to help in their journey.  Her heart boldly pursues women who are overcomers and has a desire to advance Canadian women.

Connect with Wendi
Instagram 

Join us for a special conversation between our two hosts of Together We Rise to talk about our most recent YouVersion plan from Women Speakers Collective called ChangeMakers: Unsung Women of the Bible (Part 1). 

This 10-day plan highlights the significant impact of lesser-known women of the Bible. We know the significance of famous women in the Bible, such as Mary, Ruth, and Esther. But what about the unsung and even unnamed women in the Bible, like Jael, Tabitha, and the Canaanite woman? In part one of this plan, discover the lasting impact of ten changemakers. Their stories remind and encourage us that God sees, values, and has a divine purpose for all women, including YOU! If you’ve ever felt unseen or unimportant and struggled to see how you could make a lasting impact in God’s kingdom, this is the plan for you! Cheryl and Danielle share some of their favorite days from the plan and their current changemakers that have impacted them. Join us as we dive into this conversation.

Check out our YouVersion Plan | Changemakers Plan

Connect with Cheryl
Website | https://www.cherylnembhard.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/cherylnembhard/?hl=en

Connect with Danielle
Website | https://www.daniellezapchenk.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/daniellezapchenk/?hl=en

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WSC Woman to Watch: Melanie Waldman
Melanie Waldman is a Nashville-based Worship Leader, Speaker, and Songwriter passionate about reminding people God is still working miracles. Remarkably delivered from chaos and loss, Melanie now devotes her life to restoring hope and awakening people to the power of the Living God.

Connect with Melanie
Website | melaniewaldman.com
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/melaniewaldman/

Welcome to Together We Rise Podcast! This is a place where every woman has a seat at the table, and where we can affirm, equip and amplify women's voices globally. This week, we're excited to speak with special guest Faith Eury Cho!

Faith Eury Cho has been a gospel preacher since she was nineteen years old. She is a pastor,  writer, speaker, and the author of Experiencing Friendship with God. Faith is the CEO and founder of The Honor Summit, a nonprofit organization that centers Asian American women in the mission of God. Alongside her husband, Pastor David Cho, she is the co-founder and co-pastor of Mosaic Covenant Church in New Jersey. Her most precious role, however, is being a mom to her four children.

Connect with Faith
Website | https://www.faitheurycho.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/faitheurycho/
Faith's Book | https://www.amazon.com/Experiencing-Friendship-God-Wilderness-Presence-ebook/dp/B0BTLCN38G?ref_=ast_author_dp

WSC Woman to Watch: Jenna Holmes
Jenna is a mentor, writer, speaker, and sister in Christ, who is a passionate ministry leader with over a decade of experience leading and teaching in the local church. Jenna draws from a wellspring of biblical truth and real-world wisdom, with an academic background in spiritual formation, theology, and exegesis.

Through personal testimony of turmoil, single motherhood, bold faith, and a resurrected life, Jenna invites others to believe in God for more than they can ask or imagine and reminds us that we serve a good and gracious God. Jenna’s God-given calling is to lead a new generation of believers into a spiritually formed life that is made complete by the abundant love that God has for them, despite who they have been or what they have done.

Connect with Jenna
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/jkaholmes/