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Didn't Ask to be a Hero Podcast: Ordinary Women Living Extraordinary LivesCancer Sucks, Jesus Saves: A 6-week Summer Series Showcasing Stories of Hope and HealingCancer Sucks, Jesus Saves is a six-part podcast series that tackles the raw reality of cancer while shining a light on unshakable hope in Christ. In today's episode, Annie and Davenia kick this honest and faith-filled journey off as they dish it out about their personal connection to the topic.Then stay tuned for five more episodes each Thursday between July 31st - August 28th. Each episode will bring a different perspective to the conversation:an oncologist offering insight from behind the scenes, humanizing the providera survivor whose life's work has been shaped by the diagnosis...2025-07-2535 minDidn't Ask to be a Hero Podcast: Ordinary Women Living Extraordinary LivesS4E6: Faithful, Feminine and Free: A Conversation with Kimberly Bulgin on Owning Your Womanhood Before GodIn this powerful, liberating, and sometimes blush-worthy conversation, Kimberly Bulgin joins us to talk about what it means to be hot, holy, and whole. As a woman who embraces her femininity, owns her sexuality, and walks boldly in her faith, Kimberly challenges the belief that holiness requires hiding parts of who we are. Together, we unpack how to be comfortable in our bodies, confident in our beauty, and fully accepted by God—without guilt and shame. If you’ve ever struggled to reconcile your womanhood with your worship, this episode is your permission slip to live naked and unashamed, just...2025-06-2646 minDidn't Ask to be a Hero Podcast: Ordinary Women Living Extraordinary LivesS4E5: Latoya Counts it All Joy as Her Love Transcends the Prison WallsWhen Latoya faced the unimaginable heartbreak of her son's incarceration, she could have been consumed by grief, shame, and isolation. But for this courageous mother, the prison walls did not define the end of hope. In this powerful episode, we hear the story of a mother who found strength, peace, and purpose through her unwavering faith in God. She shares how prayer, scripture, and the support of her faith community have transformed her pain into perseverance. Join us as we explore her emotional journey—from despair to spiritual resilience—and discover how God's presence can bring light even...2025-05-3033 minDidn't Ask to be a Hero Podcast: Ordinary Women Living Extraordinary LivesS4E4: Finally Woke: A Candid Conversation with Monique Duson about Identity and the Black Female ChristianIn this eye-opening and deeply personal episode, I sit down with Monique Duson, co-founder of the Center for Biblical Unity, for a powerful conversation about faith, identity, and what it means to be a Black female Christian in today’s world.Monique shares her unique journey from embracing critical race theory to discovering a biblically grounded understanding of unity and identity. With grace, boldness, and honesty, she speaks on navigating cultural expectations, confronting ideological shifts, and finding liberation through the gospel—not through societal labels.Together, we unpack tough questions:How do cultural narratives abou...2025-04-2555 minDidn't Ask to be a Hero Podcast: Ordinary Women Living Extraordinary LivesS4E3: Honoring Mother: Ruth Cowles Shares Her Story of Providing Care with Grace, Love, and a Whole Lot of GodIn this episode, we delve into the emotional and practical challenges of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease. More than educational, Ruth Cowles shares her caregiver story highlighting the resilience, joy, the power of love & deeper relational connections made during one of the most challenging times her family had ever faced. Ruth share invaluable insights on how to navigate this difficult journey and discusses strategies for maintaining patience, and managing the daily tasks that become more complex as the disease progresses.Whether you're a caregiver, family member, or simply seeking to understand the experience, this...2025-03-2736 minDidn't Ask to be a Hero Podcast: Ordinary Women Living Extraordinary LivesS4E2: Annie and Davenia Dish It Out: From Birthday Blues to Bucket Lists to Being Boldly Beautiful for Such a Time as ThisAnnie and Davenia dish it out as they chat off script about the joys (that would be sarcastic) of aging :-). From the birthday blues to bucket lists to seeing the beauty in the season there in.In this episode we referenced two previous episodes that relate to our discussion. We hope you'll check them out too!56 and not afraid to tell it with KwaviThe sky's the limit with JoannWe also refenced our "scars" photoshoot. One year later, here you go - Beautifully and Wonderfully MadeAnd...2025-02-2835 minDidn't Ask to be a Hero Podcast: Ordinary Women Living Extraordinary LivesS4E1: The Power of Prayer with Pastor Brenda BillingyThe Kingdom of Heaven is under attack! The enemy is viciously attacking our world, churches, schools, families, and children. They are left wandering through the spiritual rubble with no covering or protection for their future. We are indeed living in a spiritual war zone, and people are badly injured and hurting, even in our church pews. What should be our response to this crisis? We can continue to ignore it and pretend that all is well, or we can face reality and realize that the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pu...2025-01-2352 minDidn't Ask to be a Hero Podcast: Ordinary Women Living Extraordinary LivesS3E6: When a Man Loves a Woman: Andrew Gottlieb, Damein Johnson, Derrick Bartley and Kishore Isaac Share From Their Hearts Straight to YoursWomen, have you ever wondered what makes a man tick? What do they desire from us as women? How do they see us? How do we get them and better yet, how do we keep them? Well, today's guests are sure to please!Four men from all walks of life - Andrew divorced and open to love again, Damein happily married for over 25 years, Derrick happily married for over 5 years and Kishore has never been married and awaiting the one God has for him - share from their experiences and from their hearts.Join us...2024-12-1257 minDidn't Ask to be a Hero Podcast: Ordinary Women Living Extraordinary LivesS3E5: Happily Even After: Angie Clayton Shares How God Redeemed Her Marriage From the Brink of DivorceFirst comes love, then comes marriage...and for many of us, this is where it ends because we haven't thought beyond the fairytale. And neither did our guest Angie Clayton. Take a listen as Angie shares how God worked through she and her husband's mess, became the center of their union and is blessing them exceedingly, abundantly beyond their wildest dreams. Angie touches on some tough topics for us as women like submission, follow where he leads, lay your weapons down, and taking the first step towards healing (yeah, even if your husbands 99% of the problem). A few ouch...2024-11-1449 minDidn't Ask to be a Hero Podcast: Ordinary Women Living Extraordinary LivesS3E4: 56 and not afraid to tell it! Join us as Kwavi shares her secrets for embracing every season of life with grace, grind and gritDid you know that over 70% of the women use the word "invisible" to describe themselves? Society does a fantastic job of packaging women in their 40s and over into boxes labeled with a sell by date or the dreaded expired sticker. You no longer need to be heard. You are no longer valued.Well meet Kwavi as she shares her superpower for helping women become the best version of themselves while pursuing the kind of life they actually want....over the age of 50!It’s time to not just age gracefully but to age boldly. Ar...2024-10-2545 minDidn't Ask to be a Hero Podcast: Ordinary Women Living Extraordinary LivesS3E3: Christian Girls Guide to Divorce: Rule #1 Divorce Hurts but God HealsDuring the pandemic both Annie and Davenia binge watched a popular television series entitled Girlfriends Guide to Divorce. While it was meant to be entertaining, it actually made us a bit sad, because so many of the messages that the series sent were in direct contradiction to God's messages for Christian living.So this episode highlights a conversation that we had with Patricia Watts John and Weena Wise, both divorced, both secure in God's love for them, and both living extraordinary lives. Join us for a candid conversation about how to see beautiful again, even post divorce...2024-10-101h 01Didn't Ask to be a Hero Podcast: Ordinary Women Living Extraordinary LivesS3E2: Hope Reigns! Kim Tschirret of Hope Reins Shares Her Journey From Pain to PurposeJoin Annie and Davenia and their special guest, Kim Tschirret, who shares her journey from personal pain to purposeful living.Kim is the inspiring founder of Hope Reins, a haven for children seeking hope and healing through the profound connection between kids and horses. Her journey, born from her own childhood struggles, led to the creation of this 38-acre sanctuary in Raleigh, North Carolina.Featured in national publications and podcasts, Kim’s impactful story showcases her dedication to transforming lives. In 2020, she received the Triangle Business Journal’s Women in Business Award, recognizing her as a dynami...2024-09-2646 min