Podcasts about courageous women

Happy Mother's Day to all of the incredible mothers out there. Today's episode is a deeper conversation about the urgent need for stronger, more biblical men and women in our culture, people willing to stand for truth, protect the vulnerable, and refuse to stay silent in the face of evil.We discuss the ongoing outrage surrounding the Epstein files, the lack of accountability for powerful people, and the broader cultural failure to protect victims from wicked and predatory individuals. But this conversation goes beyond headlines. It's about morality, courage, justice, faith, and what happens when societies stop valuing strong families, strong character, and biblical principles.This episode is ultimately about hope too, because evil does not win forever. Real justice matters, truth matters, and good people still have a responsibility to speak up.

Dr. Saundra is joined by LaTan Murphy to explore what it means to live with courage and strength at every stage of life. Drawing from the lives of women in Scripture, they discuss how to overcome fear and insecurity, guard your heart, and step into God-powered confidence and fulfillment. Connect with Latan on Instagram and Facebook. Get your copy of Courageous Women of the Bible. I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith

The approach by the English political parties of the time to the young Boer Republics was confused, and even contradictory. William Gladstone, a liberal, had succeeded in ousting the Tory's under Benjamin Disraeli in his famous Midlothian Campaign of 1879 and 1880. In 1880 Gladstone formed his second ministry and almost immediately, the promises he'd made about foreswearing foreign wars were broken. There is a direct link between what was going on in South Africa and in Ireland. These two territories, so far apart geographically, featured as joint threats in the English mind of the time. The most direct link is Gladstone himself. He had criticized the annexation of the Transvaal during his Midlothian Campaign, but once in power, he hesitated to reverse British policy, fearing a domino effect where weakness in Pretoria would lead to revolution in Dublin. By 1880, the Irish Nationalists began to see the Boers not just as fellow farmers, but as fellow victims of British coercion. This Irish link flourished throughout the 19th and part of the 20th Century with Irish Nationalists fighting both for the Boers during the Second Anglo-Boer War. The shift in Irish nationalist alignment was driven by a move from anti-imperial solidarity to human rights internationalism. Initially, the Irish supported the Boers as fellow "peasant-republicans" fighting the British Empire, but as the 20th century progressed, the Irish Republican movement increasingly identified with the ANC, viewing the struggle against Apartheid as a mirror to their own fight against institutionalized discrimination in Northern Ireland. By the height of the Cold War, the Irish Republican Army's Marxist-leaning leadership saw the Afrikaner government as a pro-Western, colonialist proxy, leading them to provide tactical advice and training to Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) to help dismantle the very state they had once ideologically championed. But at first, they were close allies in both spirit and in their political expression. The South African crisis which led to the first Boer War of 1880 and 1881, occurred because the British government claimed to be the paramount authority and trustee of South Africa, and the Boers rejected this claim. Earlier, in 1878, Paul Kruger and Piet Joubert had sailed to London with a petition signed by over 6,500 Boers demanding the reversal of the Transvaal annexation. Sir Michael Hicks Beach had just taken over as Colonial Secretary from the more diplomatic and polite Lord Carnarvon. Hicks-Beach was nicknamed Black Michael, referring to his famously long, dark beard, his tall, thin, imposing frame, and his legendary dark temper. He was known for being abrasive, combative, and having very little patience for those who didn't respect British authority. To the English, it seemed that South Africa was on the verge of becoming another Ireland, the inveterate hostility of whose people might only be held down at tremendous cost by main force. Gladstone and his cabinet grappled with one main question. In both territories, Transvaal and Ireland, should a nationalist reaction be met with coercion, or concession?

The approach by the English political parties of the time to the young Boer Republics was confused, and even contradictory. William Gladstone, a liberal, had succeeded in ousting the Tory's under Benjamin Disraeli in his famous Midlothian Campaign of 1879 and 1880. In 1880 Gladstone formed his second ministry and almost immediately, the promises he'd made about foreswearing foreign wars were broken. There is a direct link between what was going on in South Africa and in Ireland. These two territories, so far apart geographically, featured as joint threats in the English mind of the time. The most direct link is Gladstone himself. He had criticized the annexation of the Transvaal during his Midlothian Campaign, but once in power, he hesitated to reverse British policy, fearing a domino effect where weakness in Pretoria would lead to revolution in Dublin. By 1880, the Irish Nationalists began to see the Boers not just as fellow farmers, but as fellow victims of British coercion. This Irish link flourished throughout the 19th and part of the 20th Century with Irish Nationalists fighting both for the Boers during the Second Anglo-Boer War. The shift in Irish nationalist alignment was driven by a move from anti-imperial solidarity to human rights internationalism. Initially, the Irish supported the Boers as fellow "peasant-republicans" fighting the British Empire, but as the 20th century progressed, the Irish Republican movement increasingly identified with the ANC, viewing the struggle against Apartheid as a mirror to their own fight against institutionalized discrimination in Northern Ireland. By the height of the Cold War, the Irish Republican Army's Marxist-leaning leadership saw the Afrikaner government as a pro-Western, colonialist proxy, leading them to provide tactical advice and training to Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) to help dismantle the very state they had once ideologically championed. But at first, they were close allies in both spirit and in their political expression. The South African crisis which led to the first Boer War of 1880 and 1881, occurred because the British government claimed to be the paramount authority and trustee of South Africa, and the Boers rejected this claim. Earlier, in 1878, Paul Kruger and Piet Joubert had sailed to London with a petition signed by over 6,500 Boers demanding the reversal of the Transvaal annexation. Sir Michael Hicks Beach had just taken over as Colonial Secretary from the more diplomatic and polite Lord Carnarvon. Hicks-Beach was nicknamed Black Michael, referring to his famously long, dark beard, his tall, thin, imposing frame, and his legendary dark temper. He was known for being abrasive, combative, and having very little patience for those who didn't respect British authority. To the English, it seemed that South Africa was on the verge of becoming another Ireland, the inveterate hostility of whose people might only be held down at tremendous cost by main force. Gladstone and his cabinet grappled with one main question. In both territories, Transvaal and Ireland, should a nationalist reaction be met with coercion, or concession?

A new show is playing at the History Theatre called "Hungry Like A Wolf," and it has a Minnesota story woven in between lyrics from Simon LeBon. Find out more from playwright and actress, Sandra Struthers. Photo- Keystone/Getty Images

A new show is playing at the History Theatre called "Hungry Like A Wolf," and it has a Minnesota story woven in between lyrics from Simon LeBon. Find out more from playwright and actress, Sandra Struthers. Photo- Keystone/Getty Images

I'm back this week with the promised second part to my Women in STEM special. This week, we'll explore the stories of 6 more women who changed the world, beginning with Genevieve Grotjan Feinstein who cracked the elusive Japanese Purple code during World War II. Chien-Shiung Wu made breakthrough discoveries in physics and helped develop the first atomic bomb with her critical involvement in the Manhattan Project. Katherine Johnson helped put the first man in orbit and send men to the moon. Sally Ride became the first American woman in space followed shortly after by Mae Jemison, the first African American woman in space. And, a cameo you may not be expecting, Judith Love Cohen, mother of actor and musician Jack Black, helped bring the astronauts home during the failed Apollo 13 mission to the moon. Support the show! Join the Patreon (patreon.com/historyfixpodcast)Buy some merchBuy Me a CoffeeVenmo @Shea-LaFountaineSources: Wikipedia "Genevieve Grotjan Feinstein"National Security Agency "Genevieve Grotjan Feinstein"National Women's History Museum "Chien-Shiung Wu"NASA "Katherine Johnson Biography"National Women's History Museum "Sally Ride"NASA "Sally Ride"National Women's History Museum "Mae Jemison"Wikipedia "Judith Love Cohen"Shoot me a message! Support the show

This week kicks off a two part episode spectacular about women in STEM. Join me to learn about Elizabeth Blackwell who was admitted to medical school as a practical joke and went on to graduate first in her class, becoming the first woman to earn a medical degree in the United States. Nettie Stevens discovered X and Y chromosomes and got none of the credit. Lise Meitner helped discover nuclear fission. Florence Siebert developed the tuberculosis test that is still used today. Cecilia Payne discovered what stars are made of. And Grace Hopper made computers accessible to the masses all while serving as the oldest ever officer in the US armed forces. Prepare to be amazed! Support the show! Join the Patreon (patreon.com/historyfixpodcast)Buy some merchBuy Me a CoffeeVenmo @Shea-LaFountaineSources: The College of Scholastica "12 historical women in STEM you've probably never heard of"National Women's History Museum "Elizabeth Blackwell"Wikipedia "Elizabeth Blackwell"National Women's History Museum "Nettie Stevens"US Women in Nuclear "Women in Nuclear History: Lise Meitner"The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History "Lise Meitner"The Royal Society "Florence Siebert: From polio survivor to medical pioneer"American Museum of Natural History "Cecilia Payne and the Composition of Stars"Yale University "Biography of Grace Murray Hopper"Shoot me a message! Support the show

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Send us a textIn today's episode, I am chatting with Joan Fernandez. Joan is a brings to light brilliant women's courageous deeds in history. She is a former senior marketing executive general partner of the financial powerhouse Edward Jones. In 2018, she retired from a 30+ year career to be a full-time writer. In April 2020, she founded a Historical Fiction affinity group within WFWA that grew from a handful of people to nearly two hundred authors. Her short story, “A Parisian Daughter,” is published in the anthology, Feisty Deeds: Historical Fiction of Daring Women. Her debut novel, Saving Vincent, A Novel of Jo Van Gogh, published in April 2025. Joan calls both St. Louis and Sedona, Arizona home, enjoys foodie meals with her Cuban husband and antics with grandkids.Episode Highlights:How Joan's first career shaped her writing life and the confidence that comes from starting something new after years of expertise.Applying the skills, discipline, and mindset from a long, successful career to the creative work of writing.Discovering the story of Jo van Gogh and what inspired Joan to center her debut novel on a woman often overlooked in art history.The realities of raising a child while running a business—and advocating relentlessly for Vincent van Gogh's work.Using personal letters and historical documents as research, including the powerful reminder that “art must touch your soul.”A book flight focused on characters searching for identity and learning how to live authentically, carrying who they are into every part of life.Connect with Joan:InstagramFacebookWebsiteShow NotesSome links are affiliate links, which are no extra cost to you but do help to support the show.Books and authors mentioned in the episode:Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow LindberghSong of Belonging by Michelle St. Romain (coming 04/21/26)Book FlightThe Hate U Give by Angie ThomasSuch a Fun Age by Kiley ReidOona, Out of Order by Marguerite Mortimer✨ Find Your Next Great Read! We just hit 175 episodes of Bookish Flights, and to celebrate, I created the Bookish Flights Roadmap — a guide to all 175 podcast episodes, sorted by genre to help you find your next great read faster.Explore it here → www.bookishflights.com/read/roadmapSupport the showBe sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! Instagram Facebook Website

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The Historical Bookworm Show is delighted to once again welcome Laura Frantz for a chat about her inspiration to write historical fiction, a couple marriage tips, her writing process, and of course, her latest release, The Indigo Heiress. A proud mother to an American soldier and a career firefighter, she has authored seventeen novels to date, each intricately weaving historical research and compelling character journeys.

Have you ever heard of Shiphrah, Puah, and Jochebed? They're not the most well-known women in the Bible, but their contribution to the kingdom of God was an act of courage and faith.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will examine the lives of three Israelite women who feared the Lord God more than they feared the pharaohs of Egypt.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!

Join Kathleen and Adanna as they chat with the incredible Theasa Tuohy. From her groundbreaking work as one of the early women in journalism to her remarkable journey into fiction writing, Theasa's story is full of inspiration and adventure.Her novels, including Flying Jenny and Five O'Clock Follies, reflect her rich life experiences, which she masterfully weaves into her fiction. In this episode, Theasa shares fascinating insights into her Paris Backstage Mysteries series and discusses her newest book, Mademoiselle Le Sleuth. This lighthearted Parisian mystery features vivid settings, intriguing characters, and even a precocious child detective, showcasing her deep love for Paris and storytelling.Come along for an engaging discussion on the art of writing, transitioning from journalism to fiction, and the joy of crafting compelling narratives.We'd like to hear from you. If you have topics or speakers you'd like us to interview, please email us at podcast@talkingbookpublishing.today and join the conversation in the comments on our Instagram @writerspubsnet.

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It's an Election year and so we are re-airing this important episode.  Subhah Agarwal and Sharon Lavigne visit friends and discuss Sharon Lavigne's battle for clean air and justice, taking on the big industries that have created Louisiana's “Cancer Alley” -- nicknamed for the above-average rates of cancer within the 85-mile stretch of communities with the highest concentration of fossil fuel and petrochemical operations in the Western Hemisphere. Sharon Cayette Lavigne, Times voted Sharon one of the most influential people of 2024. A native of St. James, Louisiana, boasts a distinguished 38-year career as a devoted Special Education teacher within the St. James Parish school system. In 2018, she embarked on a transformative journey by founding RISE St. James, a faith-based grassroots nonprofit dedicated to advocating for clean air, clean water, and combating the proliferation of petrochemical industries in St. James Parish. Despite humble beginnings, Sharon's vision drew around ten passionate individuals to her inaugural gathering, hosted at her residence. Transitioning to retirement in 2018, Sharon's unwavering commitment to environmental justice remains evident, guided by her principle: "To love a community is to find ways to heal the community." Her tireless dedication garnered global recognition in June 2020 when she received the esteemed Goldman Environmental Prize for her resolute activism. Adding to her accolades, Sharon received the Mary Magdalene Award for Courageous Women of Faith from the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in February 2022, followed by the prestigious Notre Dame's 2022 Laetare Medal—a testament to her invaluable contributions as an American Catholic layperson. In August 2022, the Urban League of Louisiana's Annual Gala honored Sharon Lavigne's indomitable spirit, solidifying her legacy. Amidst her remarkable achievements, Sharon remains a devoted mother of six and a cherished grandmother to twelve—a testament to the unwavering support she receives from her loving family. Sharon Lavigne's story epitomizes tenacity, passion, and unwavering commitment to the environment and community, inspiring positive change. Subhah Agarwal has brought an honesty to her comedy that will leave you saying "I didn't need to know that." Subhah has written for Netflix's “Arsenio Hall” limited series, the "Plan B" movie on Hulu," and The Jim Jefferies Show"on Comedy Central, amongst others. You can also catch her jokes live at stand up comedy clubs across the country. If you don't want to leave your couch, you can see her late night debut on NBC's "A Little Late With Lilly Singh." She's also appeared on season three of HBO's "Westworld", "General Hospital," TruTv's sketch comedy "Friends of the People", and as herself on MTV2, Comedy Central, and Gotham Comedy Live. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf.

Subhah Agarwal and Sharon Lavigne visit friends and discuss Sharon Lavigne's battle for clean air and justice, taking on the big industries that have created Louisiana's “Cancer Alley” -- nicknamed for the above-average rates of cancer within the 85-mile stretch of communities with the highest concentration of fossil fuel and petrochemical operations in the Western Hemisphere. Sharon Cayette Lavigne, Times voted Sharon one of the most influential people of 2024. A native of St. James, Louisiana, boasts a distinguished 38-year career as a devoted Special Education teacher within the St. James Parish school system. In 2018, she embarked on a transformative journey by founding RISE St. James, a faith-based grassroots nonprofit dedicated to advocating for clean air, clean water, and combating the proliferation of petrochemical industries in St. James Parish. Despite humble beginnings, Sharon's vision drew around ten passionate individuals to her inaugural gathering, hosted at her residence. Transitioning to retirement in 2018, Sharon's unwavering commitment to environmental justice remains evident, guided by her principle: "To love a community is to find ways to heal the community." Her tireless dedication garnered global recognition in June 2020 when she received the esteemed Goldman Environmental Prize for her resolute activism. Adding to her accolades, Sharon received the Mary Magdalene Award for Courageous Women of Faith from the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in February 2022, followed by the prestigious Notre Dame's 2022 Laetare Medal—a testament to her invaluable contributions as an American Catholic layperson. In August 2022, the Urban League of Louisiana's Annual Gala honored Sharon Lavigne's indomitable spirit, solidifying her legacy. Amidst her remarkable achievements, Sharon remains a devoted mother of six and a cherished grandmother to twelve—a testament to the unwavering support she receives from her loving family. Sharon Lavigne's story epitomizes tenacity, passion, and unwavering commitment to the environment and community, inspiring positive change. Subhah Agarwal has brought an honesty to her comedy that will leave you saying "I didn't need to know that." Subhah has written for Netflix's “Arsenio Hall” limited series, the "Plan B" movie on Hulu," and The Jim Jefferies Show"on Comedy Central, amongst others. You can also catch her jokes live at stand up comedy clubs across the country. If you don't want to leave your couch, you can see her late night debut on NBC's "A Little Late With Lilly Singh." She's also appeared on season three of HBO's "Westworld", "General Hospital," TruTv's sketch comedy "Friends of the People", and as herself on MTV2, Comedy Central, and Gotham Comedy Live. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf.

We owe the life and story of Moses to the courage and intelligence of several amazing women. These women showed conviction, compassion, and brilliance at just the right time, and their choices changed history forever. Moses' story begins in a remarkable way!

Pastor John speaks from Exodus 2 in a tribute to mothers for today's Mother's Day celebration. How does God deliver or rescue a child from a massacre that has been legalized? May 12 2024 Music: CCLI License 20576625 - Now Thank We All Our God | Catherine Winkworth, Johann Crüger, Martin Rinkart | Copyright Public Domain

The end of a year is always a good time to reflect back on the year and celebrate our accomplishments. This episode captures the amazing women leaders who stood out in 2023. A lot of the foundation for the episode came from a Forbes article I found (link below) and the inspiration from our Six Peas in a Pod group which is all about supporting each other in our podcasting and business. Links for them are also below. Mentioned in the Episode: Forbes Article https://www.forbes.com/sites/kimelsesser/2023/12/13/27-historic-firsts-for-women-in-2023/?sh=2587133043c5 Peas in a Pod podcasts: Electric Ideas with Whitney Baker https://feeds.libsyn.com/388526/rss Mind Your Own Karma, The Adoption Chronicles, with Melissa Brunetti https://anchor.fm/s/70b758c0/podcast/rss Mindset Check with My Friend Mesha https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1851685.rss Raising Vibrant Kids with Rachael Blair https://anchor.fm/s/701d818c/podcast/rss UnscRXipted with Rachel Brumberger https://anchor.fm/s/214d6c34/podcast/rss   How to reach Yo Canny:  Our website: www.girltaketheleadpod.com  You can send a message or voicemail there. We'd love to hear from you!   email: yo@yocanny.com   FB group: Girl, Take the Lead https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748/?ref=share   IG: yocanny

A Wise and Faithful Woman w/Nancy Goring A Bible podcast for ladies Ep381 - Courageous Women of God

On this episode of Sit Crooked Talk Straight, Katie and Leanne and their guest Tabitha Sweeney, a coach and podcaster, discusses her work in the dating world, emphasizing the importance of building authentic connections. She encourages individuals to question their true desires, setting aside societal expectations. Tabitha advocates peeling back preconceived notions and reconstructing relationships with no rules but genuine intentions. Her message is about self-discovery and embracing unique connections, free from societal constraints.   Tabitha Sweeney: Hello there! I'm Tabitha, podcaster, coach & speaker specializing in the art of self-trust and self-discovery. I've built my expertise on creating an authentic foundation anchored in the pillars of body image, worthiness, and boundaries. My passion extends to guiding individuals, particularly those navigating the complex dating world, as they transform their lives and relationships, fostering mental and emotional growth. With a commitment to authenticity, a sprinkle of friendly sass, and an unwavering dedication to unlocking your true potential, I'm here to support you on your ever evolving journey.   Connect with Tabitha Sweeney Website: http://www.tabithasweeney.com Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeunedited-withtab Facebook: http://facebook.com/tabithalynnsweeney Instagram: http://instagram.com/tabithalynnsweeney  YouTube: http://youtube.com/@tabithalynnsweeney Join us for exclusive content on Patreon : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/sitcrookedtalkstraight⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Katie's Release Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/releasewithkatie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Katie's website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.releasewithkatie.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Katie's TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@imkatiemyers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Leanne's website: ⁠⁠https://www.instituteforfemaletrailblazers.com/⁠⁠  Leanne's IG: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/institute_female_trailblazers/⁠⁠ Leanne's FB Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ezliving.site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Leanne's Private Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevellifepurpose⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Leanne's TikTok:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@essentiallyzenful⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠    Credits To: Sarah Wilke, Virtual Assistant & Editor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wilkeondemand.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Music: One Night Away Patrick Patrikios Special Thanks to: "To my husband for believing in me and cheering me on when I doubted myself." - Leanne

In this series, I will explore the lives, challenges, and triumphs of  inspiring women who showed courage, resilience, and unwavering faith. From the boldness of Esther to the determination of Ruth, join me as I  uncover the profound wisdom and enduring lessons these women of faith have to offer. Whether you're seeking guidance, empowerment, or simply a deeper connection to your own faith journey, In Her Footsteps promises to be a source of inspiration and empowerment. So, buckle up as we step into the remarkable stories of these courageous women and discover how their footsteps can illuminate your path in this season!Grab a complimentary Career emPOWERment session by scheduling through this link: Career Clarity EmPOWERment Sessionemail: melvandevort@gmail.com

Behind the scenes in Hollywood with Costume Designer Cherlyn Lanning. And she has some pretty interesting stories!Photo: Copyright Wilkinson/2023Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.To contact Wilkinson- email him at BecomingWilkinson@gmail.com

In this powerful episode, we discuss a potential outcome of trauma that is often ignored: Post-traumatic growth. Discover how to get through a traumatic experience to growth and the difference between post-traumatic growth and resilience. Learn what makes the difference between people who remain stuck in trauma response and those that are able to make the leap forward. Trauma is relational and generational. Understand how we are all connected to it and impacted by it as well as why the body is so important in relation to our own trauma. Gain new insights you may not have heard before including the importance of and how to create safety as a friend, family member, yoga teacher, or therapist so that survivors can move forward using Edith's powerful stages. We also discuss the impact. of working with folks with terminal diagnoses and how loss and death can lead to meaning-making. If you or someone you know is going through the end of life, or you are interested in understanding more about how recognizing the inevitability of death can allow you to live more fully and meaningfully, check out my work as an End of Life Doula and upcoming workshop on learning to live life more fully by embracing death. Dr. Edith Shiro is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Miami, Florida. She specializes in trauma nd posttraumatic growth, holding space and guiding her patients to achieve greater potential and higher consciousness. Dr. Shiro is a cofounder of the Trauma and Resilience Center, a board member of the World Happiness Foundation, and an active member of Cadena International, providing humanitarian aid and disaster prevention worldwide, and is on the advisory board of international humanitarian organization HIAS. She has worked at the Bellevue/NYU Program for Survivors of Torture, the Cambodian refugee clinic at Montefiore Medical Center, and the Human Rights Clinical Support Network at REFUGE, among others. Dr. Shiro offers workshops on trauma-based therapy for mental health professionals and is a frequent guest on various TV shows, podcasts and radio programs. Follow her on Instagram. Linda Sparrowe, author, mentor, and teacher, with deep roots in both ancient and contemporary yoga and meditation, specializes in practices for physical, emotional, and spiritual health. She has served as editor-in-chief of Yoga International and Natural Solutions magazines and as managing editor, acting editor, and contributing editor of Yoga Journal.  She has lent her writing and editing skills to a variety of book projects, from celebrity memoirs to spiritual self-help books; from the psychology of pleasure to posttraumatic growth. She has authored six books of her own including the award-winning Yoga At Home: Inspiration for Creating Your Own Personal Practice (Rizzoli Publications); A Woman's Book of Yoga and Health: A Lifelong Guide to Wellness (Shambhala Publications, Boston); and Yoga for Healthy Bones (also a Shambhala publication).   Outside the office, Linda has continued her commitment to holistic health. She was instrumental in launching the Courageous Women, Fearless Living retreats for women with breast and reproductive cancers (her heart's work) and she also speaks about and leads workshops on grief and loss, moving through the stages of our lives, and how yoga helps us learn to love ourselves. Follow her on Instagram. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your support is deeply appreciated! Find me, Lara, on my Website / Instagram You can support this podcast with any level of donation here. Order The Essential Guide to Trauma Sensitive Yoga: How to Create Safer Spaces for All Opening and Closing music: Other People's Photographs courtesy of Daniel Zaitchik. Follow Daniel on Spotify.

Moms make a difference. But did you know they don't just make a difference in their homes and communities they make a difference in destinies. As we prepare to celebrate American on July 4th my guest Kimberly Fletcher, the Founder and President of Moms for America talk about the women who helped form the destiny of our amazing country. Kimberly is a master storyteller and today she's sharing stories of women you may never have heard of who did just that. These stories will grab your heart and you will want to tell them to your own children.  ----------------------------------------   GUEST LINK: Moms for America https://momsforamerica.us/   Get More Mentoring from Mona

Grief Round Table Miniseries. Today is the first episode in a 6 part Miniseries Titled "Grief Round Table." You will meet 5 courageous women that have suffered devastating loss. They are here to share their stories with you because they want to make a difference in your life. For the next 5 weeks you will hear their stories, their struggles in the hard places, and what they did to survive. Our prayer is that you will gain strength for your journey and see that there is Hope in the midst of Grief.  This episode that you will hear today is not an interview style podcast. Each guest will share their story with you followed by a short music interlude that leads to the next guest. There are 5 total guest and each monologue last about 15 minutes. Its important to listen to this episode first so you will be familiar with each of their stories going forward into the next 5 episodes.  Guest of the Grief Round Table: Meet Valerie Nichols and her daughter Nora. Nora had a normal birth but after several months of special needs care she was diagnosed with Leigh Syndrome. She went to her heavenly home at age 21 months in 2018. Meet Cheryl Harrington and her son Brenton. Brenton loved life to the full, after a devastaing motorcycle accident, a decision had to be made, Brenton went to his heavenly home at the age of 23 in 2018. Meet Olga Zapolska and her son Pasha. Pasha lived in the states for his high school education, 6000 miles away from his family. On his way home from school one afternoon the car he was riding in was hit by a drunk driver. Pasha went to his heavenly home at the age of 18 in 2015. Meet Tonya Esler and her son Trafton. Trafton's life was full of adventure and he loved helping start up companys be the best they could be. Trafton was eventually diagnosed with Bipolar disorder which turned the light bulb on for his family into the struggles that Trafton faced on a daily basis. Trafton went home suddenly after experiening a puplmonary embolism at the age of 30 in 2018.  Meet Jennifer Harris and her son Calvin. Calvin was the fourth child and came unexpectedly, he was the joy of his family. He started running a fever just after Thanksgiving, nothing usual, he went to sleep and never woke up. He went to his heavenly home at age 22 months in 2018. In the following episodes we will take a deep dive into the hard places of grief. We discuss how to manage unforgivenss of self and others, we take the lid off of anger and explore what that looks like in the life of a grieving mother. We talk about the hard days and what to do about them. The last episode we explore what life looks like through the lens of grief going forward.  Please reach out with your take aways and how these women impacted your grief journey. We are on this broken earth together, we need each other, to help one other up in the hard days.  DM me on social media: Follow me on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/griefmentor Follow me on Instagram @ www.instagram.com/griefmentor Email me at teresa@thegriefmentor.com Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/4AiSzy7aYoA

Is there any group more moronic than white liberals who financially support and vote for radical leftists? They never have to suffer the consequences of their foolish actions… The ADL and NAACP are just Democratic Party front groups… Dennis talks to Jack Hibbs, pastor of the Calvary Chapel in Chino Hills CA. He's launching a new social media platform The Real Life Network.  The NAACP has issued a travel warning for Florida. They say the state is belligerent toward blacks. This is absurd. Worse, it's a lie… The left has no interest in truth… The Los Angeles Dodgers have caved again to the leftist mob… Dennis talks to Lorie Smith, owner of web design firm 303 Creative. A Colorado law is requiring her to create gay-themed designs that violate her beliefs about marriage. She's joined by her Alliance Defending Freedom lawyer, Kellie Fiedorek.  Is ethnic, race or gender pride something we should put a lot of stock in? Or should we be more concerned about individual behavior? Dennis has thoughts. So do callers.  Thanks for listening to the Daily Dennis Prager Podcast. To hear the entire three hours of my radio show as a podcast, commercial-free every single day, become a member of Pragertopia. You'll also get access to 15 years' worth of archives, as well as daily show prep. Subscribe today at Pragertopia dot com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Courageous Women of God

Courage comes in different forms. There is physical courage where you are willing to do something physical that could cause you harm. Like jumping into a pool to save a little child who can't swim or putting yourself in harm's way to protect someone else. Then there's emotional courage which means you face your emotions head on without running away or using some addiction to kill the pain. Social courage is the strength to stand up for what you believe, for your principles, and to stand up for others even when it is risky. There are three women in the New Testament who were very courageous. We don't know a lot about them, but I sense these were very usual women who were willing to take risks. We first read about them in Luke 8: After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him, and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Magdalene) from whom seven demons had come out; Joanna the wife of Chuza, the manager of Herod's household; Susanna; and many others. These women were helping to support them out of their own means (Luke 8:1 – 3). The three names we are given are Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Susanna. These women—along with many others—were devoted followers of Jesus Christ. And no wonder! Jesus had cured them of evil spirits and diseases. They knew he was worthy of their devotion because of what he had done for them. And so, in a world that was misogynistic, strongly prejudiced against women, and where women had very little rights and certainly little influence, these women decided to follow Jesus and there was no turning back. Consider Mary Magdalene. We know she had been delivered from seven demons. It's not easy for us today to understand what that was like, but no doubt Mary Magdalene had lived a life of torment. Who knows what things she had to suffer while possessed by seven demons? Further in Luke 8  we are told of a man named Legion who was possessed by even more demons, and his behavior gives us some insight into the life of a demon-possessed person in that day (Luke 8: 26-39). He was driven to the outskirts of the city where he would have episodes of rage, and no one could stop him. They forced him to live in caves and chained him down, but nothing worked. Everyone had given up on him and no one came near. Then Jesus delivered him from those horrific demons and turned this demon-possessed man into a disciple—an evangelist. For Mary Magdalene, no doubt she was isolated, even feared because of her unusual behavior. We don't know how long she lived like this but try to imagine living under the control of demons, causing you to do and say things that were terrible, scary, resulting in no friends, no support group, no help and no hope. Tormented by demons, looked down upon by society, she was a true outcast. But Jesus. Oh, if those aren't two of the most powerful words when put together. But Jesus. Jesus set her free and totally changed her world. She followed Jesus, literally, walking behind him and the twelve disciples as they made their way through the land. I'm certain she shared her story with any who would listen, telling how Jesus had delivered her. She had the courage to face the gossip, the skepticism, the derision of others who knew her before, and stand up for who she was now. Maybe you can relate to that. You may not have had seven demons, but you had besetting sin. You may have struggled and suffered, but the grace of our Lord finally broke in. He saved you, just as he is saving all those who follow him. Do you have the courage to share your story? Have you made it known that you are following Jesus, no turning back? That takes courage but if you have a story of redemption to tell, believe me there are many people all around you who need to hear it. People you live with, people you work with, people you've known for years, strangers you just met.

Courage comes in different forms. There is physical courage where you are willing to do something physical that could cause you harm. Like jumping into a pool to save a little child who can't swim or putting yourself in harm's way to protect someone else. Then there's emotional courage which means you face your emotions head on without running away or using some addiction to kill the pain. Social courage is the strength to stand up for what you believe, for your principles, and to stand up for others even when it is risky. There are three women in the New Testament who were very courageous. We don't know a lot about them, but I sense these were very usual women who were willing to take risks. We first read about them in Luke 8: After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him, and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Magdalene) from whom seven demons had come out; Joanna the wife of Chuza, the manager of Herod's household; Susanna; and many others. These women were helping to support them out of their own means (Luke 8:1 – 3). The three names we are given are Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Susanna. These women—along with many others—were devoted followers of Jesus Christ. And no wonder! Jesus had cured them of evil spirits and diseases. They knew he was worthy of their devotion because of what he had done for them. And so, in a world that was misogynistic, strongly prejudiced against women, and where women had very little rights and certainly little influence, these women decided to follow Jesus and there was no turning back. Consider Mary Magdalene. We know she had been delivered from seven demons. It's not easy for us today to understand what that was like, but no doubt Mary Magdalene had lived a life of torment. Who knows what things she had to suffer while possessed by seven demons? Further in Luke 8  we are told of a man named Legion who was possessed by even more demons, and his behavior gives us some insight into the life of a demon-possessed person in that day (Luke 8: 26-39). He was driven to the outskirts of the city where he would have episodes of rage, and no one could stop him. They forced him to live in caves and chained him down, but nothing worked. Everyone had given up on him and no one came near. Then Jesus delivered him from those horrific demons and turned this demon-possessed man into a disciple—an evangelist. For Mary Magdalene, no doubt she was isolated, even feared because of her unusual behavior. We don't know how long she lived like this but try to imagine living under the control of demons, causing you to do and say things that were terrible, scary, resulting in no friends, no support group, no help and no hope. Tormented by demons, looked down upon by society, she was a true outcast. But Jesus. Oh, if those aren't two of the most powerful words when put together. But Jesus. Jesus set her free and totally changed her world. She followed Jesus, literally, walking behind him and the twelve disciples as they made their way through the land. I'm certain she shared her story with any who would listen, telling how Jesus had delivered her. She had the courage to face the gossip, the skepticism, the derision of others who knew her before, and stand up for who she was now. Maybe you can relate to that. You may not have had seven demons, but you had besetting sin. You may have struggled and suffered, but the grace of our Lord finally broke in. He saved you, just as he is saving all those who follow him. Do you have the courage to share your story? Have you made it known that you are following Jesus, no turning back? That takes courage but if you have a story of redemption to tell, believe me there are many people all around you who need to hear it. People you live with, people you work with, people you've known for years, strangers you just met.

The first woman I'd like you to meet is a woman who was not—as far as we know—a believer in the true God. She was not Jewish but rather Persian. In fact, she was married to the Persian King Ahasuerus, who was a wimpy, weak, narcissistic man. Most Christians are familiar with the story of Esther—the courageous Jewish Queen who God used to save her people. But what about her predecessor, Queen Vashti? Do you know her story? It's in the first chapter of the book of Esther. In a drunken stupor and at the end of a five-day drunken feast, the king had a brilliant idea to bring down the house with a final display of his superiority. He commanded his servants to summon the prized Queen Vashti decked in her royal crown, so that he could show off her beauty. It is probably true that she was summoned to appear naked, with just her crown on. Vashti refused to appear and that enraged the king—his own wife was defying him in front of all the men of Susa. The royal wise men advised the king that Vashti's humiliating behavior could not go unpunished because, if the king let the incident slide, all the women in the kingdom would have contempt for their husbands, thinking, “If Queen Vashti can get away with disrespecting her husband, so can I” (verses 16–18). King Ahasuerus responded to the situation by sending out a royal edict saying that Queen Vashti was never to be allowed to come before him again, and the king would give her crown to another. So Queen Vashti was banished, and a search began for a new queen to replace her. And why was Vashti vanquished? Why did she lose her title, her position as “first lady” and all the wealth and privileges that came with it? We aren't told why, but what do you think would cause a Queen in that culture to refuse to obey the King? She had to know it would cost her the crown, but she refused to be paraded before drunken men just to show off her body. Her refusal is truly amazing. Whatever her reason, it took great courage. Beauty and wealth were considered the most important things in that culture. The King was wealthy, Vashti was beautiful. She could have simply accepted her position and used her beauty as her “calling card,” but she refused. Listen again to what the Bible says is more important than riches and beauty: Proverbs 22:1: A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. Proverbs 31:30: Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Can you think of any parallel situations we might encounter in our culture today? What compromises could be asked or even demanded of us that would be in opposition to our faith and the principles of Scripture which are our guidelines? As we watch our culture slide quickly into a godless secular culture; as we see how the things considered virtues even a few short years ago are now passe; at what point will you and I have to decide whether we will take our stand against what is wrong regardless of the cost? I think it's important that we think in advance, so that if and when we are faced with such choices, we will be grounded in the truth of God's Word and have the courage to make a “Vashti choice,” to stick with God's truth regardless. In a very enlightening article from Breakpoint Daily on transgender issues and the use of transgender pronouns, they point out that Christians should avoid unnecessary offense whenever possible, and I certainly agree with that. But the article continues: “And we should know that calling males men and females women will not in and of itself resolve the thorny cultural, psychological, and spiritual challenge of transgender ideology. Still, caving on words will destroy our ability to understand and undermine our ability to debate the issue truthfully. And it is truth, not niceness or relevance or even hospitality, that can set people free.” I recognize that there are different responses from Christians on thi...

The first woman I'd like you to meet is a woman who was not—as far as we know—a believer in the true God. She was not Jewish but rather Persian. In fact, she was married to the Persian King Ahasuerus, who was a wimpy, weak, narcissistic man. Most Christians are familiar with the story of Esther—the courageous Jewish Queen who God used to save her people. But what about her predecessor, Queen Vashti? Do you know her story? It's in the first chapter of the book of Esther. In a drunken stupor and at the end of a five-day drunken feast, the king had a brilliant idea to bring down the house with a final display of his superiority. He commanded his servants to summon the prized Queen Vashti decked in her royal crown, so that he could show off her beauty. It is probably true that she was summoned to appear naked, with just her crown on. Vashti refused to appear and that enraged the king—his own wife was defying him in front of all the men of Susa. The royal wise men advised the king that Vashti's humiliating behavior could not go unpunished because, if the king let the incident slide, all the women in the kingdom would have contempt for their husbands, thinking, “If Queen Vashti can get away with disrespecting her husband, so can I” (verses 16–18). King Ahasuerus responded to the situation by sending out a royal edict saying that Queen Vashti was never to be allowed to come before him again, and the king would give her crown to another. So Queen Vashti was banished, and a search began for a new queen to replace her. And why was Vashti vanquished? Why did she lose her title, her position as “first lady” and all the wealth and privileges that came with it? We aren't told why, but what do you think would cause a Queen in that culture to refuse to obey the King? She had to know it would cost her the crown, but she refused to be paraded before drunken men just to show off her body. Her refusal is truly amazing. Whatever her reason, it took great courage. Beauty and wealth were considered the most important things in that culture. The King was wealthy, Vashti was beautiful. She could have simply accepted her position and used her beauty as her “calling card,” but she refused. Listen again to what the Bible says is more important than riches and beauty: Proverbs 22:1: A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. Proverbs 31:30: Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Can you think of any parallel situations we might encounter in our culture today? What compromises could be asked or even demanded of us that would be in opposition to our faith and the principles of Scripture which are our guidelines? As we watch our culture slide quickly into a godless secular culture; as we see how the things considered virtues even a few short years ago are now passe; at what point will you and I have to decide whether we will take our stand against what is wrong regardless of the cost? I think it's important that we think in advance, so that if and when we are faced with such choices, we will be grounded in the truth of God's Word and have the courage to make a “Vashti choice,” to stick with God's truth regardless. In a very enlightening article from Breakpoint Daily on transgender issues and the use of transgender pronouns, they point out that Christians should avoid unnecessary offense whenever possible, and I certainly agree with that. But the article continues: “And we should know that calling males men and females women will not in and of itself resolve the thorny cultural, psychological, and spiritual challenge of transgender ideology. Still, caving on words will destroy our ability to understand and undermine our ability to debate the issue truthfully. And it is truth, not niceness or relevance or even hospitality, that can set people free.” I recognize that there are different responses from Christians on thi...

I'm so grateful that we find ourselves here, our 300th episode.  In this episode I wanted to feature some amazing women who have been impacted by the podcast and Sweet Tea Social Marketing and give them a chance to tell their story.  Thanks for tuning in, whether it's been one episode, 100 or you've been here since day 1. Each and every download and stream means the world to me. If you would like to join the ranks of some of these amazing women and work with Sweet Tea Social Marketing this year, please reach out : www.sweetteasocialmarketing.com/contact/

In this episode of the series Courageous Women in Action, join Leanne and Katie as they talk with Karen and Kiya who are the owners and founders of CO-XST which is an amazing organization bringing community to you. It is all about accepting individuals stories, uses culture influence to raise awareness while learning how to co-exist within the walls of humanity. Listen as we dig deep with Karen and Kiya. CO-XST: website: https://www.co-xst.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/co.xst.withus/ Podcast:https://anchor.fm/co-xst Find us here on: Katie's Release Page: https://www.facebook.com/releasewithkatie Katie's website: https://www.releasewithkatie.com/ Katie's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@imkatiemyers Leanne's website: https://www.ezliving.space/ Leanne's FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/ezliving.site Leanne's Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevellifepurpose Leanne's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@essentiallyzenful Credits To: Sarah Wilke, Virtual Assistant & Editor: https://www.wilkeondemand.com/ Music: One Night Away Patrick Patrikios Special Thanks to: "To my husband for believing in me and cheering me on when I doubted myself." - Leanne

Today I reply my interview from February 2020 with MANDA ZAND ERVIN, Founder and Director of the Alliance of Iranian Women. We will be talking about Iran, the beautiful history of Iran, the ruling Women-Gods, the plight of women in Iran under Sharia law, and her new book, “The Ladies' Secret Society: History of the Courageous Women of Iran.“During the Iranian Islamic revolution, Manda witnessed the execution of many innocent people, including her high school principal who was murdered because she was a woman and the secretary of education.  She witnessed the human rights of the Iranian people, especially the women, taken away from them. She witnessed her homeland leaving the twentieth century to turn backward and she witnessed the effect.Manda came to the United States as a political refugee on June 17th, 1980, became a citizen three years later and began her fight for human rights in Iran. She is the founder and president of the Alliance of Iranian Women a group which has deep connections within the Iranian diaspora and within Iran.As the head of the Alliance of Iranian Women, Manda Ervin works to bring the West's attention to the plight of Iranian women under Islamic Sharia laws.  She almost single-handedly gathered the support to pass a 2003 U.S. Senate Resolution on the human rights of the women of Iran. In 2005 Manda was invited to speak at the UN conference on the family in Islamic societies.Manda is an analyst and writer, published by many online political magazines, like the Hudson Institute, American Thinker, and Family Security Matters, National Review and others.  She speaks on TV and radio programs, nationally and internationally, including CNN, BBC, Radio France, VOA, Radio Liberty.Her book reveals, in print for the first time, the long history of struggle against clerical domination that Iranian women have been engaged in for centuries. Rooted in the proud history of ancient Iran, where Mother-Gods were once worshipped, the Ladies' Secret Society, an organization founded in the early decades of the 20th Century, was both the inheritor of this proud history, and the progenitor of the contemporary women's rights campaign in the Iran of today. Zand Ervin relates the stories, and records the accomplishments, of generations of individual women activists, who fought like lionesses for every scrap of freedom they gained, only to see all their hard-won rights destroyed with the coming of Khomeini's Islamic Revolution. During the Islamic revolution, Zand Ervin witnessed the execution of many innocent people, including her high school principal, who was executed simply because she was a woman, and the Secretary of Education. She offers heartbreaking and compelling eyewitness testimonies of strong and emancipated women who were brutally pushed backwards to living under a crude, medieval society, and who have fought back, under sometimes impossible odds, and continue fighting today. Manda Zand Ervin's History of Iran, the Iran that has been imprisoned behind a veil offers an insight and context to news of terrorism and the dangers caused by the misogynistic clerical regime ruling Iran which continues to dominate headlines.https://www.allianceofiranianwomen.org/2020/01/an-iranian-womens-rights-advocates-life-hanging-in-the-balance/Today's show was engineered by Ian Seda of Radio Kingston,http://www.radiokingston.org.We heard music from our fave, Shana Falana,http://www.shanafalana.com/Feel free to email me, say hello: she@iwantwhatshehas.orgLeave me a voicemail with your thoughts or a few words about who has what you want and why! (845)481-3429** Please: SUBSCRIBE to the pod and leave a REVIEW wherever you are listening, it helps other users FIND IT http://iwantwhatshehas.org/podcastITUNES | SPOTIFY | STITCHERITUNES:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i-want-what-she-has/id1451648361?mt=2SPOTIFY:https://open.spotify.com/show/77pmJwS2q9vTywz7Uhiyff?si=G2eYCjLjT3KltgdfA6XXCASTITCHER:https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/she-wants/i-want-what-she-has?refid=stpr'Follow:INSTAGRAM *https://www.instagram.com/iwantwhatshehaspodcast/FACEBOOK *https://www.facebook.com/iwantwhatshehaspodcastTWITTER *https://twitter.com/wantwhatshehas

Join Leanne and Katie for another episode of SCTS the Courageous Women in Action Series! Today, we have the honor and pleasure of interviewing Susan Burrell. She shoots it straight as we discuss the huge transformation happening in the world today. She talks about her journey into her Mission amongst this world that is rapidly shifting. Susan Burrell is the author of “Live Your Empowered Life: A 30-Day Journey Book” and she has a thought provoking podcast called Empowering Chats with Susan Burrell that can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and other popular platforms. Her guided meditations are accessible through the Insight Timer App. Susan is a feisty Scorpio (was even born with the red hair to back it up!) and former actress who has navigated life by learning how to listen within to that Divine urge that keeps pointing her in the direction of her life's purpose even when she can't see the road. She is a guide in the crossroads of life with a Master's Degree in Consciousness. Susan has been counseling and supporting people in transforming from the inside out for over 25 years. Her methods are proven because she has lived this journey to empowerment. Join us to be inspired! Find us here on: Katie's Release Page: https://www.facebook.com/releasewithkatie Katie's website: https://www.releasewithkatie.com/ Katie's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@imkatiemyers Leanne's website: https://www.ezliving.space/ Leanne's FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/ezliving.site Leanne's Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevellifepurpose Leanne's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@essentiallyzenful Credits To: Sarah Wilke, Virtual Assistant & Editor: https://www.wilkeondemand.com/ Music: One Night Away Patrick Patrikios Special Thanks to: "To my husband for believing in me and cheering me on when I doubted myself." - Leanne

Friends, I'm excited to welcome back to the She Impacts Culture podcast, LaTan Murphy! If you've missed my first conversation with her, but sure to check it out! In today's episode, LaTan and I continue our conversation around courage. But today, we specifically chat through:

One search of the word “Courage” on Google, and you'll find over 3 billion results! You'll find article after article such as: -Three Ways to Practice Courage-4 Types of Everyday Courage-How to be Brave and CourageousBut…here's my question: Do these articles really have the answer when it comes to helping us be courageous women of God?Friends, today I'm excited to introduce you to LaTan Murphy, event speaker, creative branding consultant, and author of the book, “Courageous Women of the Bible: Leaving Behind Fear and Insecurity for a Life of Confidence and Freedom.” In today's episode, we chat about all things courage, including:

Just about everyone has had to be brave or courageous at some point in their lives, and recently we had bravery come up a couple times in our personal lives for different reasons, and it got us thinking, what does being brave or courageous look like? A lot of times being brave gets attributed to doing something physically dangerous or frightening, but as women many of us will do things that aren't physically dangerous and yet still require courage and we don't give it a second thought. Maybe you are afraid to go ask your boss for a raise, to start your own business that you've always dreamed of, to quit your job and be a stay at home mom, or maybe it's being vulnerable with a friend or partner. As women there are many ways that we display courage in business, as mothers and in our personal lives that don't result in medals or trophies, but we do them nonetheless. In this weeks episode we are talking all about what bravery and courage looks like to us, and we'd love it you'd reach out to us on social, in our DMs or in an email and tell us what bravery and courage looks like to you. Let's dive in!

Every woman knows it's easy to lose sight of the heavenly power of God at work in our lives during times of hardship, exhaustion, stress, and change. But no matter the situation--whether it's our health, marriage, finances, family, or vocation--God has equipped all women with the power and influence to live freely and confidently. Let's learn more from some courageous women of the Bible. Links & Product Info: Melanie Redd's Email - mredd@lwf.orgWomen Living Courageously - https://womenlivingcourageously.org/ Women Living Courageously Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/laughingwithoutfear Women Living Courageously Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/women_living_courageously/ Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal on the LWF site - https://www.lwf.org/products/just-rest-devotional-bk262 Connect with LaTan Murphy and be entered in the drawing for a free copy of her book - https://www.latanmurphy.com/ Order a copy of Courageous Women of the Bible on Amazon - https://amzn.to/39b5VzY

This interview with LaTan Murphy is so encouraging! We had been friends online for quite awhile, but when we met in Nashville this year, she became someone who I needed to have in my real life too.  As a writer, event speaker, and vocalist, LaTan finds encouraging others her passion and purpose. She speaks with candid humility and raw honesty, drawing from her own real-life mistakes and failures, while inspiring her audiences with hilarious personal stories. She is quick to say that God amazes her daily by honoring an ordinary girl like herself to speak to extraordinary people. Her audiences respond to her rare authenticity, saying they feel as though they've known her their entire lives. LaTan loves to inspire others to look for everyday blessings in the middle of crazy- busy living. She and her husband, Joe, met when they were only teenagers and celebrate thirty-five years of marriage. They will be the first to tell you they are still growing up together. LaTan enjoys leading seminars helping audiences discover their identity and confidence in Christ. She and Joe have three adult children: two sons and a daughter. They are blessed to have a loving son-in-law and daughter-in-law who feel more like biological children. In her spare time LaTan enjoys spending time with her grandchildren—two granddaughters and a grandson—who totally captivate her heart. LaTan is a multiple Selah award nominated writer and much sought-after columnist. Her articles have been featured through WHOA Women's Magazine on: Fox news, Inside Edition, 700 Club, and The Daily Mail in the UK. Her books have been featured in Southern Writers Magazine Must Reads Section. LaTan is a Staff member and contributing columnist for https://just18summers.com/ and has also been published on https://girlfriendsingod.com/. She has been highlighted by the American Daily Herald, Inspire a Fire, and Southern Ohio Christian Voice. Her articles have been featured alongside Joyce Meyer, Lisa Osteen, Lisa Bevere, Kim Alexis, Gretchen Carlson-Fox News, and Megan Alexander of Inside Edition. Anchor Verse: Romans 8:28 Connect with LaTan: Website: https://www.latanmurphy.com  FB: https://www.facebook.com/latan.murphy.9 IG: https://www.instagram.com/latanmurphy/ To order her book, Courageous Women of the Bible, click here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764230522/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_NE5GGEM9WPTQ086NAR6J_0

Have you found yourself saying enough is enough is enough?Working yourself to the ground?Putting the needs of everyone else before yours?Feeling burned out...again?My guest did,  and found herself asking the question: what do I truly want at this time of my life ?Shanita Liu is a courageous woman, who in 6 years went from feeling burned out and not being even close to reaching some of her dreams, to creating her own company, becoming a Certified Life Coach, creating a family of 3 beautiful children, TEDx speaker, creating coaching tools, and starting to write her own book.In this episode she shares her journey of reconnecting with her courage, and we also talk about:What helped her reconnect with her power, her strength and her courage.How to start setting healthier boundariesWhat's fundamental to start making changes.How is  she is “piloting” her lifeWhat is her definition of courageWe also learn a bit of guyanese culture and she lives us with a beautiful message at the end.Click here to access Coach Shanita's tool for activating your courage.Click here to view Coach Shanita's TEDx talk.To contact Shanita Liu:      LinkedIn: @ shanitaliu      Web: CoachShanita.com      Instagram: @coachshanita      Facebook: @coachshanitaTo contact Cristina Pujol:      LinkedIn: @cpujoljensen      Email: info@tuytumente.com      Web: TuyTuMente.com      Instagram: @CristinaPujol7      Instagram  of "Tú y Tu Mente": @tu_ytumente      Facebook: @tuytumenteMusic: Gonzalo Grau - Frutero ModernoEl Frutero Moderno en Spotify