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God‘s Story PodcastSpecial Bonus Episode – Deanna Shrodes – Uncommon AnswersIn a world where answered prayers often feel like statistical anomalies, Dr. Deanna Shrodes poses a radical question ‘What if what usually happens was never meant to be what usually happens’?
Brent talks with Deanna Shrodes, the author of a new book from Baker Books called ‘Uncommon Answers: Partnering with the Holy Spirit to Receive Extraordinarily More’.
Deanna is the director of PF Women and the founder and director of the Stronger Leadership Network. She’s an international speaker gifted in candid communication and a pastor in the Assemblies of God.
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Brent talks with Deanna Shrodes, the author of a new book from Baker Books called ‘Uncommon Answers: Partnering with the Holy Spirit to Receive Extraordinarily More’.
Deanna is the director of PF Women and the founder and director of the Stronger Leadership Network. She’s an international speaker gifted in candid communication and a pastor in the Assemblies of God.
(0:50) Waiting for God;
(1:30) Do we have t...2025-05-0424 min
Author's Corner: Interviews about the Latest Christian BooksUncommon Answers, by Deanna ShrodesToday, Roberta talks to Deanna Shrodes about her new book Uncommon Answers, available from Chosen Books publishers.Live a Life Marked by the Uncommon Every believer on the planet has a heartfelt prayer request that has yet to be granted, and often the battle becomes fierce in the waiting. Having been in the trenches of desperate prayer in the face of seemingly impossible situations--and received astonishing answers--Dr. Deanna Shrodes offers fresh hope and faith for those weary for breakthrough. Sharing uplifting biblical truth, practical advice, and extraordinary stories of miraculous answers, she emboldens you to ...2025-05-0317 min
Women of Faith in Leadership | Leading with integrity, Leadership Self-doubt, Christian Leadership, Leading with confidence, Teamwork107 | [Guest] Partnering with the Holy Spirit - with Dr. Deanna ShrodesHow can you partner with the Holy Spirit to improve your leadership?
Listen as I talk to Dr. Deanna Shrodes on her own journey, partnering with the Holy Spirit and her new book, which was released on 8 April 2025!
We also discuss one of the most amazing miracles that Deanna experienced and how it could only have been God who made that miracle happen!
I can't wait for you to listen!
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Uncommon Answers: Partnering with the Holy Spirit to Receive...2025-04-1545 minWomen of Faith in Leadership | Leading with integrity, Leadership Self-doubt, Christian Leadership, Leading with confidence, Teamwork107 | [Guest] Partnering with the Holy Spirit - with Dr. Deanna ShrodesHow can you partner with the Holy Spirit to improve your leadership?
Listen as I talk to Dr. Deanna Shrodes on her own journey, partnering with the Holy Spirit and her new book, which was released on 8 April 2025!
We also discuss one of the most amazing miracles that Deanna experienced and how it could only have been God who made that miracle happen!
I can't wait for you to listen!
Connect with Deanna
PF Women
Stronger Leadership Podcast
Facebook
Buy Deanna's book:
Uncommon Answers: Partnering with the Holy Spirit to Receive...2025-04-1545 min
Anchored by the SwordDeanna Shrodes's Freedom Story!I couldn’t be more excited to welcome Dr. Deanna Shrodes to the show today. Her brand-new book, Uncommon Answers: Partnering with the Holy Spirit to Receive Extraordinarily More, comes out Tuesday, April 8th, and trust me—this conversation is packed with Holy Spirit fire, healing, and hope.Deanna shares her story of being adopted into a Christian home, growing up with a grandmother who pointed her to Jesus daily, and the incredible miracle of reuniting with her biological parents—stories only God could write. From meeting her mom at the age of 27 to meetin...2025-04-0434 min
Stronger Leadership Podcast6 Things We’re Excited AboutJoin Deanna and Judi as they talk about the 6 things they are excited about at Stronger Leadership Conference 2025. There is still time to register and join us at Stronger! Go to pfwomen.com
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2025-03-1216 minStronger Leadership PodcastFocusing on Your God-Given Assignment ONLY in the New YearToo many times we take on that which God has not called us to do, and then we wonder why we are exhausted. This week Deanna and Judi talk about honing in on your actual assignment in 2025.
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2024-12-1818 minStronger Leadership Podcast3 Things Seasoned Leaders Need to Watch Out For. We tend to forget some important things the more seasoned we become in leadership, or we believe things don’t apply to us anymore because we’re at a different level. Today, Deanna gives three important warnings that all leaders must be aware of.
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2024-11-2021 minStronger Leadership Podcast7 Things Leaders Often Don’t Want to Do (But All the Best Ones Do) Part 3Today Deanna finishes up a series that will help you increase your leadership skills, concentrating in 7 areas.
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2024-10-1615 minStronger Leadership Podcast7 Things Leaders Often Don’t Want to Do (But All the Best Ones Do) Part 2Today Deanna continues this series that will help leaders to go from good to great and average to above average! Listen in and let’s go!
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2024-09-2519 minStronger Leadership Podcast7 Things Leaders Often Don’t Want to Do (But All the Best Ones Do) Part 1On this episode Deanna begins a several week series about the things that make or break leaders. If you want to go to the next level, listen in!”
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2024-09-1818 minStronger Leadership PodcastLeveraging the Power of Social Media for Leadership & Ministry Part 2The possibilities are endless for you to impact the world through social media. Today, Judi and Deanna have a conversation about how to best do that.
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2024-09-1119 minStronger Leadership PodcastLeveraging the Power of Social Media for Leadership & MinistryThe possibilities are endless for you to impact the world through social media. Today, Judi and Deanna have a conversation about how to best do that.
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2024-09-0415 minStronger Leadership PodcastPermission-Giving LeadershipThis week, Deanna and Judi discuss the model of permission-giving leadership and why it’s needed, and amazing!
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2024-08-2816 minStronger Leadership PodcastLeveraging the Power of Social Media for Leadership & Ministry Part 1The possibilities are endless for you to impact the world through social media. Today, Judi and Deanna have a conversation about how to best do that.
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2024-08-1919 minStronger Leadership PodcastLeveraging the Power of Social Media for Leadership & MinistryThe possibilities are endless for you to impact the world through social media. Today, Judi and Deanna have a conversation about how to best do that.
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2024-08-0719 minStronger Leadership PodcastHelp for Leaders in the Messy MiddleThere are people who mistakenly believe that leaders are always happy or content when fulfilling their calling. The truth is, sometimes in the middle of things, it’s messy and not always happy clappy. How do you navigate the messy middle? It’s what Deanna and Judi are talking about this week on this episode.
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2024-07-3116 minStronger Leadership Podcast5 Helps for Leaders Who Want to Be WritersMaybe you are a leader who wants to branch out into the writing arena, or you are a seasoned writer who needs a reminder of some key elements to succeed. Deanna offers up five keys today to get you going or keep you going!
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2024-07-2409 minStronger Leadership PodcastBecoming a More Competent LeaderAs time goes on, leaders can actually become more incompetent by not staying fresh. Today Deanna and Judi have a conversation about three ways to stay competent.
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2024-07-1719 minStronger Leadership PodcastThe Leader & Social Rest What is social rest?Deanna and Judi discuss what social rest is and the importance of leaders having plenty of it in their lives
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2024-07-0310 minStronger Leadership PodcastStronger 2024 Keynote Dr. Deanna Shrodes Part 2The post Stronger 2024 Keynote Dr. Deanna Shrodes Part 2 appeared first on Join The Movement!.
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2024-03-1342 minStronger Leadership PodcastA Leader’s Focus on GratitudeWhen problems come in a leader’s life or ministry, it can be easy to lose sight of the importance of gratitude. No matter how bad things are, we’ve always got something to be thankful for. Today, Deanna gives encouragement about not losing sight of gratitude.
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2024-02-2112 minStronger Leadership PodcastHow to Go from a Controller to Permission Giving LeaderPerhaps you have realized you have controlling tendencies and you want to break free. What are some of the steps? Deanna and Judi break it down, today.
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2024-01-2624 minStronger Leadership Podcast6 Consequences of Being a Controlling LeaderA controlling leadership style can bring about devastating consequences, as much for leaders themselves as for those who surround them. Today, Deanna and Judi unpack this topic.
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2024-01-1730 minStronger Leadership PodcastBecoming a More Competent LeaderAs time goes on, leaders can actually become more incompetent by not staying fresh. Today Deanna and Judi have a conversation about three ways to stay competent.
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Have you every felt invisible, dismissed or rejected? Author and speaker Dr. Deanna Shrodes shares more of her story, how God gave her such incredible hope in the midst of her brokenness, that she felt compelled to share it with everyone. Make sure you listen and receive the incredible wisdom God has given her through the pain she has endured!
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Have you every felt rejected and abandoned, especially by those who you hoped would love you the most? Where is God when we're dealing with these deep feelings of hurt and betrayal? Author and speaker Dr. Deanna Shrodes helps us answer this critical question by sharing her continuing journey from feeling abandoned to experiencing God's healing power.
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Adoptees OnDeanna Shrodes244 Deanna Shrodes, D.Min. We are back with part two of our interview with Dr. Deanna Shrodes. Last week Deanna shared with us how her father Gus Nicholas was found in May 2022 at the age of 92 after a first cousin DNA match. Deanna was his only daughter and they had several precious months together in reunion before he passed away in December 2022. Their story is so unbelievable that it’s been featured on CBS Mornings and has gone viral around the world. Today we talk more about grief, the adoptee community, and how Deanna is handling some ha...2023-03-1747 min
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Pastors' Wives Tell AllEpisode 121: Deanna Shrodes Interview - When Church Leaders Have Unresolved Trauma The pastors' wives chat with Deanna Shrodes, director of PF Women, founder/director of the Stronger Leadership Network, international speaker, ordained minister, accomplished musician, worship leader, recording artist, and author. In this episode, we discuss the effects of unresolved trauma on church leaders and how to get healthy. You might be surprised by what counts as trauma! Follow Along with Deanna: https://www.instagram.com/ddshrodes/ To shop the new line of merch, head here: https://pastorswivestellall.com/shop Want to support the Pastors’ Wives Tell All podcast ministry? Become a patron! For more information head to our page on Patre...2023-03-1358 min
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