Adorned Women

This week, we get to hear from Janet Nickel, who currently works with World Hope International in Sierra Leone, ministering to survivors of human trafficking. Listen as she humbly shares perspective from both her current work and the road she took to get there–it really is eye-opening, in the best way. Throughout today's episode, you'll … Read More »

Our guest this week is Stacey Dozer, a living testimony to God's faithfulness. Throughout even the lowest of lows in her life, including losing her mom to breast cancer and then fighting her own battle against it, Stacey will be the first to tell you: God has never stopped being faithful. As Stacey shares her … Read More »

Get ready to meet this week's guest, from Girl Defined, Kristen Clark! You may be familiar with Kristen and her sister Bethany already from the ministry and resources of Girl Defined (if not, we have some links below for you to check them out if you'd like!) but today we get to hear from Kristen … Read More »

Now a speaker, author, and executive pastor, this week's guest Julie Schaecher was once MESSED UP. A divorced single mom by the age of 20, college dropout, alcoholic, and drug dealer, she was not where she wanted to be. By the grace of God, He used a plane crash and a miracle to turn her … Read More »

Today, Linda Gunter, the CEO and co-founder of the organization Love Him Love Them, shares a few pieces of her crazy life story with us. In her own words, “A messy, messy MURDER touched by an amazing, amazing MESSIAH has turned into my MESSAGE.” Yes, you read that right—Linda's current path came from an unexpected … Read More »

This week, meet Nikki Aldum, native of South Africa and a full time worker for the humanitarian organization Mercy Ships. While she doesn't specialize in the medical help that Mercy Ships is most known for, she has a special passion for healing and restoration. You'll get to hear more on today's episode, but get ready … Read More »

I can't wait to introduce you to this week's guest, Cilem Finney. She is such a bright light, and it's all because of her Savior Jesus.  Once a Muslim who was positive that her children would choose Islam over their father's Christian faith, Cilem was forever changed after a life-changing encounter with God, and she … Read More »

This week, I sat down for a conversation with Jess Aldred, a mom and ministry worker who runs Haven Clothing Company, a resource and advocate for children and families in the US foster care system.  Though starting a family of her own took Jess out of international ministry outreach and led her into something a … Read More »

On this week's episode, meet Rachel Witt, missionary to the indigenous Tepehuán people in the mountains of Mexico. Rachel's unique ministry to the Tepehuán women, which God laid on her heart 11 years ago, involves teaching the women to cook using Dutch ovens, which has empowered them with a new sense of value and purpose. … Read More »

Allow me to introduce you to Alicja, a sister in Christ from Poland who has experienced all the ups and downs of the lifelong journey to follow and serve God. Listen as she shares about her upbringing in a home that left her with more questions than answers about God, the wonderful way God revealed […]

This week, meet Amy, a full-time mother of five and ministry partner to her husband, Eric. In this conversation, Amy shares her journey through the life God has called her to—one that has not been without its fair share of plot twists (and with them, a fair share of doubts). As Amy relates her story and all of the doubts, questions, and obstacles that have come with it, she also imparts and incredibly uplifting message: our hope is not in any one assignment, role, location, or calling—our hope is in the God who leads us into each of those things. I pray that God would use this conversation to help lead you into the fullness and freedom of that truth. If you feel alone in your questions and doubts about what God has called you to, or you feel lost in noise and distraction, this conversation is for you. Take heart, and take it to God. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the Adorned Women podcast! Check out the links below for some great ways you can stay connected with us. Website: https://adornedwomen.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZpM00SdN4mZiJz0gPK6zH Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adorned-women/id1603018627 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hZG9ybmVkd29tZW4uY2FzdG9zLmNvbS9mZWVk?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiArKzltsv2AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ&hl=en YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgOAOPDUlEpWoPR_ZQaJdpA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adornedwomen/?utm_medium=copy_link

This week, meet Jen Evangelista, one of the women behind the community-base Bible study resource, Sojo Academy! Jen is so passionate about drawing closer to God through His Word, and it’s out of the passion that she strives to help other women do the same. I’m so excited for you to hear more about Jen’s personal journey and some of the experiences that have developed her heart on this topic. There are some great takeaways throughout today’s conversation, including some practical ways that Jen has learned to kickstart her Bible study habits, the importance (and simplicity!) of community, and immeasurable value of God’s Word. If you’re interested in diving deeper into Jen’s work with Sojo Academy, you can check it out via the links below! You never know—it might be just what you need. Sojo Academy Website: https://sojoacademy.com/join-sojo/ The Sojo Show: https://sojohub.com/podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sojosociety/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sojoacademy Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the Adorned Women podcast! Check out the links below for some great ways you can stay connected with us. Website: https://adornedwomen.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZpM00SdN4mZiJz0gPK6zH Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adorned-women/id1603018627 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hZG9ybmVkd29tZW4uY2FzdG9zLmNvbS9mZWVk?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiArKzltsv2AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ&hl=en YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgOAOPDUlEpWoPR_ZQaJdpA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adornedwomen/?utm_medium=copy_link

Welcome back for another week of Adorned Women! This week, meet Maneesha Mathias, a woman from India with an authentic heart and contagious enthusiasm for the Lord. Maneesha’s story should resonate with every follower of the Lord—it’s one of those all-familiar tales that always starts out, “I was…” and then gets good with the, “But then God…” Listen as she shares how God moved her from the ordinary and typical to a position with purpose, all by His guidance and grace. I hope that today’s conversation will inspire you personally to move closer to God, and closer to others. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the Adorned Women podcast! Check out the links below for some great ways you can stay connected with us. Website: https://adornedwomen.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZpM00SdN4mZiJz0gPK6zH Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adorned-women/id1603018627 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hZG9ybmVkd29tZW4uY2FzdG9zLmNvbS9mZWVk?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiArKzltsv2AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ&hl=en YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgOAOPDUlEpWoPR_ZQaJdpA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adornedwomen/?utm_medium=copy_link

This week features our first guest from Cameroon, Chimène Djeumo! Chimène has a unique ministry as a teacher educator, and she’s also living out a life that honors God in a country that doesn’t always understand her values. Her relatable and encouraging stories alongside her good-natured personality made this conversation a joy to be a part of. Now, I want to mention this, because I’m sure you’ll notice it—yes, this week’s audio and video quality is not as high as it sometimes is. It happens, and it’s outside of our control, but I hope it won’t distract you from taking something valuable from this conversation. I, for one, am thankful we live in an age of technology where I’m able to bring you Chimène’s story all the way from Cameroon in the first place :) I hope that as you connect with Chimène today and hear about her life and her perspective, you’ll be inspired to take a step towards God in your own life. Maybe it’s the way that she uses her gifts to share Christ that inspires you, or maybe it’s the way that she relies on Him when stressful situations come up. Whatever the case, you won’t want to miss this conversation. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the Adorned Women podcast! Check out the links below for some great ways you can stay connected with us. Website: https://adornedwomen.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZpM00SdN4mZiJz0gPK6zH Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adorned-women/id1603018627 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hZG9ybmVkd29tZW4uY2FzdG9zLmNvbS9mZWVk?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiArKzltsv2AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ&hl=en YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgOAOPDUlEpWoPR_ZQaJdpA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adornedwomen/?utm_medium=copy_link

On this week’s episode, get ready to meet Bora Hwang, missionary kid and native of South Korea. With a vast array of experiences in life at a young age, Bora has learned to trust God with her life, one step at a time. Bora testifies to the importance of surrender with every story she tells, and her life uniquely showcases the provision, closeness, and kingship of God. Those three attributes may seem odd picks, but you’ll just have to listen and see how they each make an appearance in today’s conversation. I hope it inspires you to take a look at your own life and say, “What’s my story of surrender?” It’s probably the most beautiful story your life can tell. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the Adorned Women podcast! Check out the links below for some great ways you can stay connected with us. Website: https://adornedwomen.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZpM00SdN4mZiJz0gPK6zH Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adorned-women/id1603018627 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hZG9ybmVkd29tZW4uY2FzdG9zLmNvbS9mZWVk?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiArKzltsv2AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ&hl=en YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgOAOPDUlEpWoPR_ZQaJdpA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adornedwomen/?utm_medium=copy_link

We’re excited to share today’s episode, featuring one of our more well-known guests, speaker, author, and founder of We Ignite Nations, Leanna Cinquanta. Leanna transformed from a self-proclaimed atheist at age 15 to a woman on fire for God, willing to go at His call into some of the darkest places of the world, where sin runs rampant and Jesus’ name is unknown. Her stories are full of the miraculous and supernatural, but the shining gem at the root of it all is the hope she’s been offered in Jesus and her personal relationship with Him. I pray that you’ll be inspired to go deeper in your own relationship with Him, and that you’ll be open to His leading, wherever it takes you. If you want to learn more about Leanna’s journey as she’s followed Christ into His work, check out her book, Treasures in Dark Places: One Woman, a Supernatural God, and a Mission to the Toughest Part of India: https://www.amazon.com/Treasures-Dark-Places-Supernatural-Toughest/dp/0800798163 You can also learn more about her organization, We Ignite Nations, here: https://win.global Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the Adorned Women podcast! Check out the links below for some great ways you can stay connected with us. Website: https://adornedwomen.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZpM00SdN4mZiJz0gPK6zH Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adorned-women/id1603018627 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hZG9ybmVkd29tZW4uY2FzdG9zLmNvbS9mZWVk?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiArKzltsv2AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ&hl=en YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgOAOPDUlEpWoPR_ZQaJdpA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adornedwomen/?utm_medium=copy_link

You are not going to want to miss today’s episode, featuring a woman who is willing to die for Christ, but even more importantly, to live for Him. In this episode, Allison testifies to the transformation God produced in her own heart and her own life, and then she goes on to share the transformation He has led her to be a part of in the lives of others. I hope today’s conversation reminds you just how powerful the God we serve really is, and how compassionate His heart is for the brokenhearted, the bound, and the lost. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the Adorned Women podcast! Check out the links below for some great ways you can stay connected with us. Website: https://adornedwomen.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZpM00SdN4mZiJz0gPK6zH Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adorned-women/id1603018627 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hZG9ybmVkd29tZW4uY2FzdG9zLmNvbS9mZWVk?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiArKzltsv2AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ&hl=en YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgOAOPDUlEpWoPR_ZQaJdpA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adornedwomen/?utm_medium=copy_link

We’re back! This week’s episode features Birna Hrönn, and Icelandic ice swimmer, nature lover, and Jesus follower. Due to ongoing PTSD and anxiety, Birna doesn’t get to lead a normal life, but she certainly leads a full one. She attributes her ability to carry on to God, who has never left her side. Whether you find something in common with Birna in an aspect of her childhood, her personality, her struggles, her delight in God, or maybe nothing at all, I pray that you’ll be open to what God has to say to you through her story here today, and I also pray that maybe today is the day you find the courage to share your story with those who are close to you. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the Adorned Women podcast! Check out the links below for some great ways you can stay connected with us. Website: https://adornedwomen.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZpM00SdN4mZiJz0gPK6zH Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adorned-women/id1603018627 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hZG9ybmVkd29tZW4uY2FzdG9zLmNvbS9mZWVk?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiArKzltsv2AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ&hl=en YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgOAOPDUlEpWoPR_ZQaJdpA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adornedwomen/?utm_medium=copy_link

This week, join us as we meet up with US bridal shop owner and forever fighter of metastatic breast cancer, Leecy Fink. Leecy's story is inspiring, but what's so special is how God has been the center of it all. As someone who has been through a lot in life, Leecy's been told more than a few times that God never gives you more than you can handle. But Leecy stands by her belief that God DOES give you more than you can handle, and He carries what you cannot.  In other words, you are able to walk through more than you could handle and come out still standing on the other side only because God was walking with you. We hope that as you listen to this conversation today, you're encouraged to trust God even more deeply than before, to receive with open arms the blessings that come through community, and to ask God how you can be a blessing to others who may be going through hard things. Don't forget to like and subscribe to the Adorned Women podcast! We're currently on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and our own website. You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram!

Welcome back to the Adorned Women podcast! It will be hard not to smile as you listen to this week's guest from the Philippines, Liezel Amarille. Liezel has faced hardship and persecution throughout her life, but the way she radiates joy and hope just testifies to the power of Christ in her.  Listen today as … Read More »

Join us today as Heather shares the experiences that have led her to where she is today. These include some deeply painful trials such as the passing of her father, multiple instances of depression, and the difficulty of community in the midst of grief; but they also includes experiences that have painted a picture of … Read More »

We are so excited for you to meet our guest this week, Christine Wicker. Christine is a woman who strives to love God and love others through her work as a teacher and now principal at an international school in Kazakhstan. Originally from Canada, she truly has a heart to serve wherever God leads her…any … Read More »

This week's guest is a woman whose life directly reflects the friendship of God. Natalie Marx grew up knowing she wanted to help others, but when God brought her to a place outside of her comfort zone and gave her one simple assignment—”Be their friend”—her trust in God was put to the test. Unequipped and … Read More »

On this week's episode, meet Jenna Shotmeyer, a woman who stands firm in her identity as a child of God both in times of plenty and in times of want. She's experienced a traumatic brain injury that left her with nothing and a miraculous healing that's given her so much, but through it all, her … Read More »

This week, join hosts Mikayla and Alicia as they welcome their first guest, longtime mentor and follower of Christ, Carolee Wise, to talk about her experiences with the Holy Spirit as her Helper. Listen in as Carolee shares stories, encouragement, and wisdom that can only come from someone who has lived through the length and … Read More »