Warrior Raiser

In light of the horrific events in Uvalde, TX, on May 24th, 2022, Angela challenges listeners to bring on the waves of justice by creating our own butterfly effect...where small changes cause seismic events. It's time for us to stop reducing tragic events, like innocent children being slaughtered, to a political debate.  We need to have a broken heart for humanity and be spurred to act...even in seemingly small ways, because it all matters, and we all can make a difference in the world around us. AFTER THE EPISODE, Angela has a call to action; 1. Participate in Hearts for Heroes Get out the markers, paper, and scissors to help us spread the love for the first responders in Uvalde, TX.  Send your hearts, pictures, and words of encouragement to: Ohio Police Families Association | P.O. Box 1101 | Delaware, OH 43015 Please send them by June 10th, 2022 if possible 2. Facilitate a Warrior Raiser Walk at your local schools Walk around your schools and pray Pray for the teachers, staff, administration, board members, policy makers...anyone who can influence your children Pray for peace, safety, and protection Pray for unity Pray for the innocence of our children and the future generation --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warriorraiser/message

Join Angela and Molly Smith on the episode as they discuss the importance of vulnerability in motherhood and surrounding yourself with other women who have a strong foundation of faith. Molly also shares that the desires of our hearts can shift as our focus shifts to follow Jesus. She shares that nothing is wasted and even in the day-to-day motherhood grind, our parenting has a cumulative effect on our children. We can share BIG love in small moments. Enjoy the conversation! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warriorraiser/message

Loving others is NOT easy. And maybe you struggle with wanting to give limits to your love or setting parameters on how much grace is enough. Loving others is something we all struggle with, and if you don't, you're probably the one people are struggling to love. Just sayin'! But 1 Peter 4:8 tells us, "Most important of all, continue to show DEEP LOVE for each other, for LOVE COVERS a MULTITUDE of sins." Join Angela as she dives into this verse to uncover how we're to love others -- even the "trolls" in our lives! In this episode, she also reads an excerpt from Bob Goff's Everybody Always: Becoming Love in a World Full of Setbacks and Difficult People. So, If you haven't read it, it's worth it! Click HERE for the link. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warriorraiser/message

Listen in on the conversation with Angela and her husband, Derrick. They talk about his fatherhood and husband struggles, ways to overcome them, and parenting with intentionality and purpose. And nope… Angela and Derrick definitely don't have it all figured out, but they will share some of their parenting winds and insights with listeners! We hope you enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warriorraiser/message

We close the year out with Mary, the earthly mother of Jesus, as our final Warrior Raiser for 2021. In this episode, we learn how most divine interruptions are not always beautifully packaged; in fact, they can be downright scary! But if we make room in our lives for God to interrupt us, we can fulfill His heavenly assignments. And spoiler alert -- we don't have to have it all figured out! When it's a divine assignment, God will equip us to fulfill it -- for our good and His glory! Merry Christmas from The Warrior Raiser Podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warriorraiser/message

Abigail was married to a fool. Her husband had a reputation for being cruel and unkind, and eventually, his stupidity caught up to him; he'd insulted the wrong man. Courageously, Abigail makes a swift decision to intervene. Her discernment to make peace saved her household and prevented unnecessary bloodshed. Abigail's story is an example of making peace in hostile situations. Her discernment saved lives and brought on a happy ending...well, for most, that is. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warriorraiser/message

*Previously Recorded* Join Angela and Michelle's conversation as they chat about motherhood, marriage, and even navigate a child puking on camera! Michelle shares about praying through parenting and marital challenges and how God has been faithful and present in all of it! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warriorraiser/message

Today's episode is out of 1 Samuel 1. Like a grain of sand inside an oyster, Peninnah was a constant irritation to Hannah. But over time, the friction eventually produced a beautiful pearl. Hannah never allowed Peninnah' s provocations to make her angry or bitter. Yes, her heart was sad and deeply distressed, but even though she was childless , she was never prayerless. Al though she was barren, she still believed. In her pain and sorrow, she found refuge in prayer . --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warriorraiser/message

After a short summer recess, Angela returns to her teaching series on Warrior Women of the Bible. In today's episode, she shares the beautiful story of Deborah the judge, prophetess, wife, warrior, and mother to a nation in crisis. And though we find her story in the pages of the Old Testament, her legacy still points others to God and is a lesson that applies to us today. Join Angela as she encourages her fellow Warrior Raisers to be like Deborah and — Arise as a Mother in our nation! (Judges 5:7) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warriorraiser/message

In this episode, Angela invites her sister-in-law, Ashley, to share her motherhood journey. Immediately after delivering her second child, Luca, Ashley's world was turned upside down. Join the conversation to hear the full story and soak up Ashley's encouraging words to take each day minute by minute and have fun along the way. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warriorraiser/message

On today's episode, Angela invites her best friend (who also happens to be her husband), Derrick, to the show. Together, they share a few personal stories and reveal some of the strategies they use to help keep their marriage healthy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warriorraiser/message

Today's message unwraps 10 P's of Pain. Join Angela as she uses Moses and the victory of the Israelites over the Amalekites (Exodus 17) to teach a lesson on how we can be victorious over our pain and suffering. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warriorraiser/message

Becky Oldfield - Pastor's wife, mom, and Memaw are just a few of the words that describe her -- but her favorite "label" is "Daughter of the King." Join the conversation as I chat with one of my dearest mentors! Becky has mothered well, served well, and continues to shine her light for the Kingdom of Heaven. I am blessed to call her friend. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warriorraiser/message

We don't know her name - but Jesus did. No one knew her shame - but Jesus did. She came broken before her Savior and poured out her tears on His feet. Only Jesus knew the true cost of the oil in her alabaster jar. Regardless of what we've done, this woman's story is the perfect example that nothing - absolutely nothing - separates us from the Father's love. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warriorraiser/message

Smart and funny - this 4'11" Warrior Raiser is a friend who loves people well. About three years ago, she decided to live, get well, and since that time, she's been on a journey of following hard after Jesus. Heather's story is a message of hope and recognizing that God can do exceedingly more than we could ever expect or imagine. She shares how she's had to let go of control and hand over her parenting to the Lord. Listen in on the conversation and prepare to be blessed! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warriorraiser/message

Listen in on our conversation of how God specifically placed me on her heart and hear how influential she has been in my journey with the Lord. Together, we mother better. We need a tribe of mommas coming alongside us in this journey, and Erica is an example of that to me and many others. During our time together, she shares a time when her type-A engineering mind couldn't work her way to a solution. Instead, she had to rely upon the Lord entirely. Let Erica's story encourage you and spur you toward a deeper relationship with the Lord. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warriorraiser/message

Jochebed's faith and courage is a beautiful example of what being a Warrior Raiser is. In the moment, she couldn't see the outcome of her courageous actions…but God knew. Her heroism was so much more than keeping baby Moses alive. If God is asking YOU to step out and be courageous, or to trust Him with something beyond your capacity… let this story remind you of HIS faithfulness. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warriorraiser/message

Listen in on the conversation between my friend (who also happens to be my pastor's wife), Jess Hammond. She gives amazing insight into recognizing your own season of motherhood and cheering for others as they step out into their callings. When we do this, it helps curb comparison and ultimately changes our heart. Jess also brings light to the hard truth that it's our responsibility to train our children up to have an experiential knowledge of who Jesus is and not shy away from the task -- even if we feel ill equipped. Learning from Jess is like gulping water from a fire hydrant...be ready... because she brings so much thirst-quenching goodness! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warriorraiser/message

This is a biblical lesson about two brave women who were midwives to the Hebrew women. Their names were Shiphrah and Puah. When faced with a difficult decision — Take a life or potentially lose their own — they chose to follow their calling and preserve the sanctity of life. God rewarded them for their obedience. And even though they did not see all of the fruit of their bold choices, God used their story to fulfill the covenant He made with Abraham four generations earlier. These brave women help us understand the importance of fearing (having a reverential awe) for God, more than fear of the thoughts and opinions of man. We will always sacrifice for things (and people) we value. What's God calling you to be obedient about? Are you being challenged to stand firm on beliefs, convictions, and ideologies that may not be popular opinion? Blessings don't often come without a sacrifice and Shiphrah & Puah's story is no different. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warriorraiser/message

Kids don't come with an owner's manual… But we do have The Word of God as the ultimate mothering guide. Sometimes, it's easy to be distracted with all of the self-help and parenting books available, and it's even easier to become discouraged when we fall short and don't measure up to worldly standards of parenting. One of Angela's key mothering verses is Isaiah 30:21. It says, “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” Angela knows when she strays off course - as we all do - the Lord is gracious in helping us steer back on track to the mission of training up our children in His ways; seeking to raise up a generation of Godly men and women. There is no perfect child, there is no perfect parent - but we do have the perfect Heavenly Father who guides us through every single step of our warrior raising journey. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warriorraiser/message

Her story is found in 2 Kings 4 and 8. She was a prominent woman who believed God would keep His promise. This Old Testament Warrior Raiser has a commendable faith that modern-day mothers can learn a lot from. When our dreams seem dead and gone — we can seek The Promise-Keeper because He is always faithful to fulfill His word. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warriorraiser/message

Julie has a beautiful testimony of finding purpose in pain. She brings a story of hope and encouragement to any mother – whether they are in a season of a cute grief or working behind the scenes, day in and day out — without any acknowledgment from the world around her. Julie knows the Lord has given a message for her season: to be, “Empowered in her hidden role.” And even if no one else notices all that she does… God, El Roi does. He sees her, knows her, and hears her… And he sees, knows, and hears you too! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warriorraiser/message

We find Hagar, an Egyptian slave to Sarai (Abram's wife) is found in Genesis 16. She had no rights, was given away to be a surrogate for her barren mistress, and was treated harshly by the very woman who'd offered her up as a replacement. Hagar became a single mother and ended up as an outcast. But even when the people who were meant to care for her mistreated her — God saw her, heard her cries, and met her at the point of her need. Hagar's story is one of hope — because no matter what you've done, or what's been done to you, God will meet you wherever you are. He is El Roi, The God Who Sees! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warriorraiser/message

In this series of learning about Biblical Warrior Raisers, I've invited my own mother, Lynn Petrosino – the first Warrior Raiser in my life – to share her motherhood journey. She'll share her experience as a military mom who was newly married, newly acquainted with the Lord, and she'll share some of her motherhood struggles and successes as well. Now a grandmother, Lynn has a wealth of knowledge to impart to this generation of mothers. Our children model our behavior and I am grateful to have such a Godly influence on my life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warriorraiser/message

The first. Doing something that has never been done before. Exploring a world and leaving your mark for others to see. We all strive for that in some ways. There is only ONE woman who has ACTUALLY been the first in almost everything – Eve. As we begin the series in Biblical Warrior Raisers...it just makes sense to start at the very beginning...so let's start with The First Warrior Raiser. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warriorraiser/message

Women, regardless of our status, consistently struggle with how we value ourselves and the work we do. Young, old, married, single, working or stay-at-home — all women, especially mothers, have a longing to be seen, known, and valued. God has called us to steward our lives - and our children - well because, ultimately, we are raising warriors. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warriorraiser/message

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