Embarking on the ever-shifting journey of military life comes with its unique set of challenges, a truth Beth Runkle knows all too well. As she unfolds her story on our latest podcast, listeners are invited into the profound realities of being a military spouse – from the emotional toll of frequent relocations to the trials of infertility, and the bittersweet transitions from resistance to acceptance. Her candid revelations offer a raw glimpse into the resilience required to navigate these waters, alongside the joy that can be found in raising a family and embracing the military community....
Posted by Beth Runkle on 02/16/2024
Beth, a resilient and faith-driven individual, brings a wealth of experience as a military wife, discipleship mentor, and author. Having traversed a 25-year journey alongside her husband's career in the Air Force, Beth's life transformed through faith and discipleship, leading her to minister to others.Her profound commitment to community and discipleship is evident in the small-group Bible studies she initiated for military couples worldwide. A testament to her unwavering faith, Beth's journey includes a miraculous story of overcoming infertility through adoption and a profound surrender...
Posted by Beth Runkle on 02/16/2024
When Carole Leathem’s husband, Bill, first began his battle with anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts, she had no idea years of rejection and identity issues would come to a head. After all, when you’re the wife of a senior pastor, there are certain expectations that come with it. Imperfection and mental illness are not among them. Managing depression in marriage and setting relationship boundaries brought pain, uncertainty, and rejection, which were nearly unbearable. Whenever Carole surrendered to God, he showed up time and time again. As Carole searched...
Posted by Carole Leathem on 12/31/2023
Are you looking for a speaker for your next women's event? I'd love to talk with you about how I might serve you and your audience. I've been in ministry for 30+ years and have a passion for equipping women to walk deeper in God's word, walk out of their doubt, shame, and fear, and walk boldly into their fierce calling. I am also an author, discipleship mentor, lay counselor, and host of the award-winning Fierce Calling Podcast. My newest book release, Surrender the Joy Stealers: Rediscover the Jesus Joy in You (Elk Lake Publishing), is a 6-week Bible study and...
Posted by Doris Swift on 08/30/2023
What threatens to steal your joy today? As a leader in women’s ministry, Doris Swift has counseled countless women who have forgotten their worth, question their value, and can’t find their joy. Have you been there? When the struggles of this world drain us dry and wring us out, our desert mentality becomes fertile ground for the enemy’s lies to grow. We place our trust in what we see and feel instead of in the God we know and love. The enemy may threaten to steal our joy–but the truth is, he can’t crack the code. God has infused us with his joy, his Spirit, and...
Posted by Doris Swift on 07/04/2023
What threatens to steal your joy? Grab my free resource, Surrender the Joy Stealers, and walk forward in the Joy Jesus gave you. Based on my six-week Bible study, Surrender the Joy Stealers: Rediscover the Jesus Joy in You, this free resource can be used to help you rediscover your joy. It's perfect for individuals or groups. This condensed version of the Bible study can be used independently of or to enhance the Bible study. ...
Posted by Doris Swift on 07/04/2023
Paperback Jim Staley forged through the troubling Deep Waters Within his heart and found healing by surrendering his heart to the Lord. His relationship with his father was restored, although too late. He is now allowing the Rivers of the Holy Spirit to flow through to others keeping his father's legacy alive. But another storm is brewing and this one is external. Will he make it through this time? He was newly married, will it survive the storm? ...
Posted by Sandra (Lott) Smith on 06/22/2023
Thirty years of failed diets, quick fixes, and disappointment was changed by RNY Gastric Bypass Surgery and a significant change in perspective. Here’s a collection of stories about how one woman went from super morbidly obese to marathon finisher one blessing at a time. ...
Posted by Regina Bartlett on 02/27/2023
Evelyn Leite, MHR, LPC, is a survivor of abuse, anxiety and depression who is now 41 years sober with 28 years of experience in the addiction and mental health fields. During this interview with host, Marnie Swedberg, she shares openly and with purpose about: Living through depression, brain fog and confusionHow surrendering to God’s love changes everythingWhy wounded women compartmentalize (and how to help them ??become whole??)Helping women see they are OK (that the "stuff" simply is not theirs)The soul-destroying habit of self-blame and how to help your women finally...
Posted by Evelyn Leite on 11/02/2022
During this interview, author, speaker and counselor, Evelyn Leite shares about: Having a stroke caused by COVID Living through depression and with brain fog and confusion Learning to compartmentalize Having a photographic memory Sending her first manuscript to a company that owned a treatment center 41 years of sobriety Working in a treatment center as an alcoholic, before she got sober The messages and examples of her family, and how these shaped her Surrendering to the idea that God loved her Surviving a molestation attempt at age 9 The "3 Times"...
Posted by Evelyn Leite on 09/26/2022
Are you traveling a road of confusion? Are you playing on repeat every wrong choice you have ever made and living in the past? If you no longer recognize the person looking back at you in the mirror, then there’s a reason you are reading about this book. Somewhere, you stopped believing that you are created in God’s image. You stopped believing that you are forgiven. You stopped believing in the unlimited grace that is offered to you by simply surrendering your life. Somewhere you stepped away from the plan and purpose God has for you, and you stopped believing His Truth. In this...
Posted by Ammie Bouwman on 02/21/2022
Surrender your life in all its dimensions to the Master Designer and prepare to be amazed at all He has in store for you! Before any significant makeover can occur, some demolition is usually needed. The old and unnecessary must be torn down before they can be replaced with the new and improved renovations. That is how God usually works in our lives as well. We must be willing to stand before the Master Designer and surrender all the “stuff” that is standing in the way of our remodel. Known for her authenticity and transparency, Danna touches women by her willingness to go deep...
Posted by Danna Demetre on 10/18/2021
