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Women Behind the Words Episode 90 - "Navigating Hard Seasons” with Dr. Evelyn Johnson TaylorDate: November 12, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Dr. Evelyn Johnson Taylor Story Highlights In this deeply moving episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek sits down with Dr. Evelyn Johnson Taylor to talk about caregiving, grief, and finding purpose in life’s transitions. Dr. Evelyn shares her powerful journey of caring for her late husband, who was diagnosed with cancer at age 48 and later developed an autoimmune disease. Through her story, she reminds us that caregiving, though often exhausting and emotional, is ultimately an act of love and wor...

2025-11-1254 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 89 - When God Calls You Higher: How Saying Yes Changed Everything with Pamela LongDate: October 7, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Pamela Long Story Highlights: In this heartfelt episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek sits down with Pamela Long, founder of Embracing Faith Ministries, to talk about the beauty of saying “yes” to God, even when it stretches us beyond our comfort zone. Pam shares her journey from insecurity to confident obedience, the birth of her ministry, and the lessons she’s learned about humility, leadership, and letting God lead every step. Pamela opens up about the seasons of insecurity, growth, and res...

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Women Behind the Words Episode 88 - You Are Enough: A Granddaughter’s Story of Faith, Healing, and Finding Purpose with Sasha RazenDate: September 25, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Sasha Razen Story Highlights: In this heartfelt and unscripted episode of The Women Behind the Words, host Debbie Dufek welcomes her granddaughter, Sasha Razen, for a tender grandmother and granddaughter conversation about faith, identity, and the power of speaking life. Debbie opens with a brief apology for a two week break and then invites listeners into a real time story that many families will recognize. Sasha shares how words spoken over her during a painful breakup left her feeling not enough in her faith. Sh...

2025-09-2634 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 87 - Finding God in Nature: 52 Hiking Devotions with Maureen E. WiseDate: September 5, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Maureen E. Wise Story Highlights: In this inspiring episode of The Women Behind the Words, host Debbie Dufek welcomes Maureen E. Wise, a woman whose gentle and beautiful message is sure to encourage your soul. Together, they dive into her newest book, Strength for My Path: 52 Devotions from the Hiking Trail, a collection of weekly reflections designed to be pondered while hiking or spending time in God’s creation. Maureen shares how nature has been a vital part of her spiritual journey, reminding us of...

2025-09-0539 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 86 - We Will Get Through This with Debra ButterfieldDate: August 29, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Debra Butterfield Story Highlights: In this episode of The Women Behind the Words, host Debbie Dufek sits down with Debra Butterfield, an author, Marine Corps veteran, and editor whose life is marked by resilience, faith, and unshakable determination. Debra’s story begins with a life-changing moment as a teenager: while babysitting during a tornado, nearly every house around her was destroyed, yet she and the children survived unharmed. She says she “grew up that day,” and it became the first of many defining moments that sha...

2025-08-2942 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 85 - Obedience Equals Opportunity: Faith, Covenant Marriage, and Parenting Through Trials with Heather DwyerDate: August 21, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Heather Patterson Dwyer Episode Highlights: In this powerful episode of The Women Behind the Words, host Debbie Dufek sits down with longtime friend and prayer warrior, Heather Patterson Dwyer, for a conversation that is both raw and deeply hope-filled. Heather opens her heart about the realities of marriage, motherhood, special needs parenting, foster care, and adoption, weaving her story with the thread of God’s faithfulness through every season. With honesty and joy, she shares how obedience to God opens doors to opportunity, even when...

2025-08-2257 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 84 - Boundaries: Loving Others Without Losing Yourself with Dana MorehouseDate: August 15, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Deb Dufek and her daughter, Dana Morehouse Story Highlights: In this heartfelt episode of The Women Behind the Words, host Debbie Dufek sits down with her first-born daughter, Dana Morehouse, for a candid conversation about a topic that affects every part of our lives, boundaries. Do you set them? Do you keep them? And if not, why? Deb and Dana share a real-life moment that unfolded in the middle of Target when a last-minute family birthday party crisis hit. One daughter was ex...

2025-08-1536 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 83 - Seeing My Life Through God’s Eyes with Ann Harrison Date: August 8, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Ann Harrison Story Highlights: In this powerful and faith-filled episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek welcomes author, poet, and freelance editor Ann Harrison for a deeply personal conversation about trusting God in every season, especially when life looks nothing like what you expected. Born completely blind due to a medical error shortly after birth, Ann has lived her entire life without physical sight. Yet, what she shares in this episode goes far beyond the physical. Ann invites us into her world, a...

2025-08-0850 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 82 - A Story of Waiting, Obedience, and the Power of Redemption with Maureen MillerDate: August 1, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Maureen Miller Episode Highlights: In today’s heartfelt episode of The Women Behind the Words, host Debbie Dufek is joined by the beautiful soul and kindred heart of Maureen Miller, wife, mom, Mosie, writer, encourager, and award-winning author. A connector of people and a true wordsmith, Maureen shares the deeply personal journey behind her debut novel Gideon’s Book, a story God placed on her heart during a season of quiet surrender. Through vulnerability and wisdom, Maureen invites us into the tension of livin...

2025-08-011h 10

Women Behind the Words Episode 81 - Blooming in Brokenness: Resilience, Faith, and Authenticity with Amber Weigand-BuckleyDate: July 18, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Amber Weigand-Buckley Episode Highlights: In this inspiring installment of The Women Behind the Words, host Debbie Dufek sits down with Amazon #1 bestselling author and mental health advocate Amber Weigand-Buckley to unpack her latest devotional, Flowers Find a Way: Resilient Blooms in Relentless Faith. Amber opens up about overcoming mental health challenges and how “mental health struggles don’t disqualify anyone from divine purpose and leadership calling.” Drawing on intimate anecdotes, from the tenacious dandelion that “pushes itself up through concrete just to reach the light” to the symboli...

2025-07-181h 10

Women Behind the Words Episode 80 - Surviving Trauma and Seeing Jesus: Sheila Preston Fitzgerald’s Miraculous Story of Faith, Healing, and HopeDate: July 11, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: A Conversation with Sheila Preston Fitzgerald Episode Highlights: In one of the most gripping and miraculous episodes of The Women Behind the Words, host Debbie Dufek welcomes author, speaker, and trauma survivor Sheila Preston Fitzgerald. Fourteen years ago, Sheila’s life changed forever after a horrific motorcycle accident that should have taken her life. Instead, it launched her into an unimaginable journey of miraculous survival, divine encounter, and unshakable faith. Sheila recounts in vivid detail the near death experience that left her body broken but her spi...

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Women Behind the Words Episode 79 - A Story Passed Down: How a Grandmother’s Legacy Sparked a New CallingDate: July 5, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Nancy Haack Episode Highlights: In this heartfelt episode of The Women Behind the Words, host Debbie Dufek welcomes author and illustrator Nancy Haack to share her beautiful journey of creativity, calling, and God’s perfect timing. Nancy opens up about the childhood passion for art that eventually blossomed into something more—writing stories that echo the legacy of faith she inherited from her grandmother. Although Nancy never set out to become a writer, God used a lifetime of unexpected twists, jobs that seemed unrelated, seasons of qu...

2025-07-0541 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 78 - Rich, Refreshing, and Restful: A Look at a Creo Classical Academy with Katelyn AdamsDate: June 28, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Katelyn Adams Story Highlight: In this episode of The Women Behind the Words, we’re diving into the world of homeschooling with a very special guest—Katelyn Adams, Head of School and co-founder of Creo Classical Academy. Following our recent conversation with my granddaughter, Shayna Morehouse—a dedicated homeschooling mama—I couldn’t be more thrilled to continue our focus on homeschooling during these summer months, a prime season for planning and inspiration. As a homeschooling veteran myself, I’m especially excited to introduce Kat...

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Women Behind the Words Episode 77 - Finding Joy in Spinning Plates with Shayna MorehouseDate: June 13, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Shayna Morehouse Episode Highlights: In this heartfelt and joyful episode of The Women Behind the Words, host Debbie Dufek welcomes a very special guest—her granddaughter by marriage, Shayna Morehouse. As a homeschooling mom, wife to a busy coach and teacher, entrepreneur, and passionate follower of Jesus, Shayna sits down with Debbie for her very first podcast interview. The conversation is filled with wisdom, laughter, and real-life encouragement for moms who are trying to “spin all the plates.” Shayna shares why she titled this episode...

2025-06-1356 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 76 - Embracing Our Seasoned Years with JoyDate: June 6, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Jarm Del Boccio Episode Highlights: Welcome back to The Women Behind the Words! In today’s episode, we’re honored to sit down with author Jarm Del Boccio, who at 69 years old is embracing her silver years with joy, passion, and deep purpose. Jarm opens her heart and life story to encourage other women to view aging not as a decline but as an invitation to flourish and make a lasting Kingdom impact. Jarm shares how the sudden loss of her beloved father at the a...

2025-06-0646 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 75 - Embracing Grace in the New Normal: Bob and Deb Dufek's Journey of Faith and HealingDate: May 24, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Bob and Deb Dufek Episode Highlights: Welcome to another heartfelt episode of The Women Behind the Words! We’re so glad you’ve joined us for this deeply personal conversation with Bob and Deb Dufek. If you haven’t yet listened to last week’s episode (Podcast #74), we encourage you to go back and hear it first, as it provides valuable context for this follow-up discussion. In this episode, Bob and Deb share how the Lord recently opened up a portion of Scripture to them—Matthew 11:28-30 (The Me...

2025-05-2347 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 74 - The Unforced Rhythms of Grace: Trading Striving for Soul Rest with Debbie DufekDate: May 9, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Debbie Dufek Episode Highlights: In this peaceful and uplifting episode of The Women Behind the Words, host Debbie Dufek takes a reflective journey into the comforting invitation of Jesus in Matthew 11:28-30 (The Message). This passage calls us to release the weight of exhaustion, burnout, and pressure and instead discover the “unforced rhythms of grace.” Debbie invites listeners to step away from the constant striving for perfection and lean into the gentle, sustaining grace that Jesus offers. She shares personal insights, practical steps, and spiritual refle...

2025-05-0929 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 73 - Teaching Is a Mission Field: How God Uses Educators Every Day with Gretchen HuesmannDate: April 25, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Gretchen Huesmann Episode Highlights: In this inspiring episode of The Women Behind the Words, host Debbie Dufek sits down with Gretchen Huesmann—teacher, speaker, and award-winning author—for a conversation filled with honesty, insight, and hope for today's educators. As the author of It’s a Good Day to Be a Teacher: 52 Devotions to Equip and Encourage Educators, Gretchen brings her heart and firsthand experience to the table, offering support to those navigating the complexities of the classroom post-pandemic. Gretchen shares how God called her bac...

2025-05-0243 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 72 - Too Blessed to Be Stressed with Debora CotyDate: April 19, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Debora Coty Episode Highlights: In this joy-filled and uplifting episode of The Women Behind the Words, Deb welcomes the incredibly inspiring Debora M. Coty—speaker, columnist, certified writing coach, and award-winning author of more than 40 books, including the beloved Too Blessed to be Stressed series. Debora shares the heart behind her life’s mission: “to be blessed and to be a blessing.” With humor and heartfelt honesty, she opens up about how walking in obedience to God has unlocked a life overflowing with unexpected joys, rem...

2025-04-1959 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 71 - Mom is Not Your Only Name with Kate BatistelliDate: April 11, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Kate Battistelli Episode Highlights: In this powerful episode of The Women Behind the Words, we’re joined by the inspiring Kate Battistelli, who brings a heartfelt and hope-filled message to women navigating the tender transition of the empty nest. Whether you're currently walking through this season or preparing for it, Kate's words are sure to bring comfort, clarity, and vision for what's ahead. With wisdom grounded in faith and experience, Kate shares the raw realities of the “after party” of parenting—how it can feel both...

2025-04-1159 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 70 - Looking Up With Janet McHenryDate: April 4, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Janet McHenry Episode Highlights: We’re welcoming back a dear friend of the podcast, Janet McHenry, for a conversation filled with insight, wisdom, and warmth. Many know Janet as a woman of deep prayer and a dedicated prayer-walker, but in this episode, she returns to share another transformative practice in her life—reading through the entire Bible each year. Janet opens up about how she began this life-giving habit during a busy season of raising four children as a working mom. She shares how the d...

2025-04-0429 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 69 - Finding Food Freedom: Kristy McCammon’s Journey to Life UnbingedDate: March 28, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Kristy McCammon Episode Highlights: In this deeply honest and empowering episode of The Women Behind the Words, Kristy McCammon shares her journey of breaking free from emotional eating and food addiction through surrender, faith, and practical boundaries. Though she had a strong relationship with the Lord, Kristy battled shame and secret struggles with binge eating, often hiding her pain behind a smile. It wasn’t until she cried out to God for help that He gave her one life-changing word: boundaries. After trying every die...

2025-03-2845 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 68 - My Journey of Surrender with Kristy SheridanDate: March 21, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Kristy Sheridan Episode Highlights: In this powerful episode of The Women Behind the Words, Deb Dufek welcomes Kristy Sheridan to share her incredible journey of survival, surrender, and spiritual awakening. Kristy’s life is marked by two near-death experiences—a deadly plane crash on American Airlines Flight 1420 and a 60-foot fall while hiking—both resulting in broken necks. It was through these harrowing moments that God broke through her self-reliance and invited her into a deeper, surrendered walk with Him. Kristy opens up about m...

2025-03-2132 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 67 - Grandparenting with Wisdom and Grace with Melissa HeilandDate: March 14, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Melissa Heiland Episode Highlights: In this heartfelt episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek welcomes Melissa Heiland to discuss the profound role of grandparents and how they can impact their grandchildren’s lives with love, prayer, and wisdom. Melissa shares valuable insights on navigating the joys and challenges of grandparenting while maintaining integrity, respect, and a deep sense of faith. Melissa emphasizes the importance of honoring parental authority and encouraging grandparents to never undermine their grandchildren's parents or contradict established rul...

2025-03-1443 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 66 - From Guilt to Grace~Hope for Moms of Addicted Children with Dawn WardDate: March 7, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Dawn Ward Episode Highlights: Welcome to The Women Behind the Words! In today’s powerful episode, we are honored to welcome Dawn Ward, a woman whose journey through pain, faith, and healing has inspired thousands. Dawn grew up in an alcoholic home, where her father was a functional alcoholic. As a child, she believed that keeping the peace meant striving for perfection, a mindset she carried into her marriage and parenting. Life, however, took unexpected turns. One of Dawn's sons, after getting involved wit...

2025-03-071h 15

Women Behind the Words Episode 65 - Life Lessons Learned By Being a Party of One with Clarice JamesDate: February 28, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Clarice James Episode Highlights: Welcome to The Women Behind the Words! In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with my friend Clarice James, a talented fiction novelist with a passion for storytelling that has spanned over 18 years. Even as a child, Clarice loved weaving narratives, and that passion has only deepened with time. She writes what she knows, infusing her own life experiences into her characters—so much so that friends have occasionally recognized themselves in her books! One of her most per...

2025-02-2845 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 64 - Embracing New Seasons with Sanda FlachDate: February 21, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Sandra Flach Episode Highlights: Welcome to The Women Behind the Words! In this inspiring episode, I sit down with my dear friend Sandra Flach as she shares the remarkable journey of stepping into a new season. For over a decade, Sandra has poured her heart into Justice for Orphans, an organization she co-founded to raise awareness in churches and provide support to foster and adoptive families. What began as a small ministry has flourished into a life-changing organization serving over 11,000 children and families.

2025-02-2152 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 63 - Will You Let Me Hire You? with Kathy HendleyDate: February 14, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Kathy Hendley Story Highlight: In this deeply inspiring episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie sits down with Kathy Hendley to discuss a life-changing moment that reshaped Kathy’s approach to work and faith. Kathy shares how attending Debbie’s Business Meeting with God workshop at the AWSA Conference became a defining point in her journey. At the time, Kathy was in the midst of an exhausting job search, sending out résumé after résumé without clear direction. Feeling frustrated and uncertain...

2025-02-1452 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 62 - How to Hear God’s Voice in Your Ministry: The Power of a Weekly Business Meeting with GodDate: February 6, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Solo Episode with Debbie Dufek Welcome to The Women Behind the Words! In today’s episode, Debbie explores the transformative practice of holding a weekly ministry or business meeting with God. By intentionally setting aside time to hear His voice, journaling your thoughts, and seeking His wisdom, you’ll gain clarity and direction for your work and calling. This episode is packed with practical steps to help you cultivate a heart that listens and follows God’s leading in every decision. Episode Highlights: Positi...

2025-02-0634 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 61 - A Peek into the Heart and Passions of Lizzy AdamsPodcast Show Notes: Interview with Lizzy Adams Date: January 28, 2025 Welcome to The Women Behind the Words! I’m thrilled to welcome my dear friend of nearly 30 years, Lizzy Adams, to the podcast. Lizzy is a woman whose life radiates faith, wisdom, and a deep love for her family. Her journey as a homeschooling mother of seven, her passion for classical Christian education, and her heart for mentoring younger women make this conversation truly special. About Our Guest (Bio): Lizzy Adams has been married to her husband, Bill, for 44 years...

2025-01-2844 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 60 - The Healing Power of Fiction: A Conversation with Debra ButterfieldPodcast Show Notes: The Power of Storytelling and Healing Through Fiction with Debra Butterfield Date: January 21, 2021 Welcome to The Women Behind the Words! I’m so thrilled to have you join us today for a powerful and deeply meaningful conversation with Debra Butterfield. Debra is an incredible writer, editor, and coach who has not only built a career as an author but has also discovered the healing power of storytelling. If you've ever wondered how fiction can transform lives—including your own—this is the episode for you! About Our Gues...

2025-01-2154 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 59 - How to Step Boldly Into Your God-Given Calling with Amber Weigand-BuckleyPodcast Show Notes: Interview with Amber Weigand-Buckley Date: January 16, 2025 Story Highlight: Welcome to The Women Behind the Words! Today, I’m thrilled to bring you an inspiring conversation with the incredible Amber Weigand-Buckley. Amber is a woman who wears many hats with grace, humor, and a deep commitment to God’s calling in her life. As an author, award-winning editor, and creative director, she has dedicated her life to empowering women to discover their purpose and boldly step into their God-given calling. In this episode, Amber opens up about her journey of fa...

2025-01-1649 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 58 - “How One Word from God Has the Power to Transform Your Year”Date: January 3, 2025 Podcast Show Notes: Solo Episode with host Debbie Dufek Welcome to The Women Behind the Words podcast! As we embrace the first few days of this new year, I’m thrilled to share a personal and transformative spiritual practice that has deeply impacted my life. For seven years, I’ve sought the Lord for a “word of the year,” and today, on the third day of 2025, I’ll take you through this meaningful journey, reflecting on how it has shaped my walk with Him and my purpose. Episode Highl...

2025-01-0322 min

Women Behind the Words Epsiode 57 - Celebrating Renew: A Decade of Faith, Community, and New Beginnings with Rachel BrittonDate: December 19, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Rachel Britton Story Highlight: Welcome to The Women Behind the Words! This week, Debbie is joined by returning guest Rachel Britton, an inspiring speaker, writer, and prayer advocate. In this heartfelt conversation, Rachel shares her journey as co-director of the Renew Retreat, a Christ-centered gathering for writers and speakers in the Northeast. Rachel reflects on her calling to step into leadership during a season of profound transition, following the passing of her co-director and dear friend, Lucinda Secrest McDowell, in 2023. With vulnerability, Rachel describes h...

2024-12-2451 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 56 - Finding Calm in Life’s Storms with Jen PetersDate: December 17, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Jen Peters Story Highlight: Welcome to The Women Behind the Words! In this heartfelt episode, we are joined by Jen Peters, a life coach for Christian women, ministry leader, and advocate for empowering women to step into their God-given purpose. Jen shares her journey of finding calm in the chaos and how God used a simple word, “Calm,” to transform her year. In 2023, she made it her mission to become the calmest person in the room, and little did she know, this was God’s way of prep...

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Women Behind the Words Episode 55 - “God’s Presence in the Process: Writing as a Path to Healing" with Dr. Kathy HendleyDate: December 11, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Dr. Kathy Hendley Story Highlight: Welcome to The Women Behind the Words! In this heartfelt episode, our guest, Kathy Hendley, shares her inspiring journey of faith, resilience, and creativity. Recently, Kathy had the unforgettable experience of meeting Priscilla Shirer during her visit to Cincinnati. As a member of Priscilla’s street team, Kathy spent months praying for the event. Meeting Priscilla backstage left a lasting impact—Kathy describes her as the same person offstage as on, full of warmth, gratitude, and the love of Jesus.

2024-12-1153 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 54 - Redefining Leadership with Amber Weigand Buckley and Lisa Burris BurnsDate: November 26, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Amber Weigand-Buckley and Lisa Burris Burns Story Highlight: Welcome to The Women Behind the Words! In this empowering episode, I’m joined by the inspiring duo Amber Weigand-Buckley and Lisa Burris Burns, co-authors of Leading Ladies: Discover Your God-Grown Strategies for Success. Together, they share their journey of co-writing this impactful book, filled with challenges, triumphs, and faith-fueled lessons. Amber and Lisa redefine leadership by focusing on God’s design for success, offering relatable truths for women of all ages and backgrounds. With authe...

2024-11-261h 28

Women Behind the Words Episode 53 - My Story, My Voice: A Testimony of Life, Grace, and HopeDate: November 19, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Solo episode with your host Debbie Dufek Story Highlight: Welcome to The Women Behind the Words. This week, Debbie Dufek shares a deeply personal and heartfelt story that underscores the sanctity of life and the power of grace. In this solo episode, Debbie takes us back to a pivotal moment in her life as a 15-year-old facing an unplanned pregnancy. Through vulnerability and honesty, she recounts the challenges, fears, and societal pressures she experienced during that season. Yet, through the love and support of her incredible mother a...

2024-11-1927 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 52 - The Cookie Extravaganza! with Karen Porter and Cherry McGregorDate: November 12, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Karen Porter and Cherry McGregor Story Highlight: Welcome to The Women Behind the Words! We’re thrilled to have you with us for a heartwarming and festive episode featuring a truly inspiring mother-daughter team, Karen Porter and Cherry McGregor. For over twenty years, Karen and Cherry have upheld a remarkable Christmas tradition, touching lives around the world with their generous hearts and love for baking. Every December, they roll up their sleeves to bake an incredible 6,000 cookies, transforming Cherry’s home into a festive gathering space...

2024-11-1239 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 51 - Soul Care for Empty Nesters with Edie MelsonDate: November 5, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Edie Melson Story Highlight: Welcome to Women Behind the Words! Today, we’re delighted to welcome Edie Melson to our conversation. In this heartfelt episode, Edie shares her journey of transitioning into the empty nest phase, a journey she’s experienced in multiple ways—each time learning to let go and find strength in her faith. Edie’s insights reflect her deep connection with Jesus, whom she leans on during emotionally challenging periods. Rather than focusing on loss, Edie emphasizes that the empty nest stage is an opport...

2024-11-0536 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 50 - Finding Identity, Faith, and Family with Michelle LazurekDate: October 29, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Michelle Lazurek Story Highlight: Welcome to The Women Behind the Words! In this special episode, we’re thrilled to host Michelle Lazurek, award-winning author, speaker, and literary agent. Michelle joins us to discuss her latest book, Hall of Faith: Remembering Ordinary People Who Trusted an Extraordinary God, releasing today! Michelle opens up about her difficult childhood, sharing how a sense of unworthiness and seeking approval shaped her early life. When she found Christ in her early 20s, her conversion caused a painful rift in her fam...

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Women Behind the Words Episode 49 - Finding Faith and Mentorship: Naomi Fata’s Journey of Discipleship and God's Guidance with Naomi FataDate: October 16, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Naomi Fata Story Highlight: Welcome back to The Women Behind the Words! Today, we are blessed to have Naomi Fata return to share her journey and the incredible story of mentorship and discipleship that deeply transformed her life. Naomi takes us back to her early years when she desperately longed for a father figure after losing her father to cancer at the age of seven. She prayed for years, believing that her mother might remarry and she would have a new dad, but that was n...

2024-10-1655 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 48 - The Delight of Being a Fiction Writer! with Heather SmithDate: October 8, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Heather Smith Story Highlight: Welcome to The Women Behind the Words! We’re thrilled to have Heather Smith with us today, a talented and prolific fiction writer whose storytelling journey is truly inspiring. Heather’s unexpected venture into fiction began during a day at the beach, when a character came to life in her imagination while her children played in the ocean. The experience felt so real that she began taking notes, wondering if meeting fictional people like this was normal! This spark ignited her love...

2024-10-0837 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 47 - Transforming Health: Christine Trimpe's Inspiring Story of Recovery with Christine TrimpeDate: October 1, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Christine Trimpe Story Highlight: Welcome to The Women Behind the Words! Today, I’m thrilled to have Christine Trimpe join us to share her remarkable journey toward weight loss victory and life transformation. Christine broke free from her "sugar shackles," shedding over one hundred pounds, and embraced a life overflowing with joy, health, and freedom through what she calls her "take ownership experience." After her transformation, God instilled in Christine a deep passion for inspiring and motivating women to live healthy lives, bot...

2024-10-0155 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 46 - Redeemed, Restored, Repurposed with Cheryl SchuermannDate: September 24, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Cheryl Schuermann Story Highlight: We're excited to welcome Cheryl Schuermann, author of Farmhouse Devotions: God’s Glory in the Ordinary, to this episode of "The Women Behind the Words." This year, Cheryl's book was honored as the 2024 Devotional Book of the Year at The Golden Scroll Awards Banquet. Her devotional takes readers on a heartfelt journey, sharing the real-life story that God wove into the construction of her family's farmhouse. Many years ago, Cheryl's in-laws purchased 55 acres of farmland, praying that it would one...

2024-09-2456 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 45 - A Glimpse of His Glory ~ Pam’s Near Death Experience! with Pam FarrellDate: September 17, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Pam Farrell Story Highlight: Join us for an incredible and moving episode of The Women Behind the Words as we welcome our guest, Pam Farrell, to share her life-changing experience detailed in her latest book, A Glimpse of God’s Glory: One Woman’s Near-Death Experience. In this episode, Pam opens up about her true story of crossing into Heaven, describing the indescribable beauty and peace she experienced, as well as her profound conversation with Jesus. Pam vividly recounts the moment she entered Heaven, where...

2024-09-1758 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 44 - YOU Are The Missing Puzzle Piece! with Liz PitmanDate: August 20, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Liz Pitman Story Highlight: Join us for an uplifting and inspiring episode as we welcome Liz Pitman, the award-winning author, speaker, educator, and founder of Puzzle Piece Productions and Publications. You’re in for a treat as Liz shares her incredible journey of creating Pete, the Puzzle Piece, a character who has touched countless lives. In this episode, Liz reveals the heartfelt story of how Pete came to be, and how this simple character has profoundly impacted her life and the lives of others. Thr...

2024-08-2052 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 43 - A Well-Watered Garden with Cynthia FantasiaDate: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Cynthia Fantasia Story Highlight: Welcome to The Women Behind the Words! We are thrilled to bring you one of our most impactful interviews to date. As I chatted with Cynthia Fantasia, her soothing voice and profound sense of contentment and peace resonated throughout our conversation. Cynthia spent ten years teaching in a prestigious school district in Lexington, MA, and loved every moment of it. One night, her pastor called with an invitation to join the church staff as the Pastor of Women. Initially, s...

2024-08-131h 09

Women Behind the Words Episode 42 - Hope When the Body of Christ Hurts You with Donna JonesDate: Tuesday, July 30, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Donna Jones Story Highlight: Welcome to The Women Behind the Words. Today, we’re excited to welcome our guest, Donna Jones, to share her insights from a difficult season in her life titled “Hope When the Body of Christ Hurts You.” Donna’s husband was a pastor, she taught women’s Bible studies, and their family thrived in their church community. When conflict erupted, the Jones family was blindsided by lies and cruelty from people they loved. Donna faced immense pain, feeling isolated and struggl...

2024-07-301h 13

Women Behind the Words Episode 41 - Mining the Depths of God’s Word with Kathy HowardDate: July 23, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Kathy Howard Story Highlight: Welcome to The Women Behind the Words. Today, we are thrilled to have Kathy Howard join us at our table. Kathy considers herself a treasure hunter, delving deep into God's Word, uncovering His eternal truths to share with others. Kathy shares the transformative power of God's Word in her own life, and the personal impact the Bible has had on her especially after a startling revelation she had while attending a Bible study at her church. As a mature adult, think...

2024-07-2341 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 40 - When God Does The Work with Katelyn PfeifferDate: July 16, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Katelyn Pfeiffer Story Highlight: Thanks for joining us today on "The Women Behind the Words" as we welcome Katelyn Pfeiffer to the table. Kate shares from her heart about growing up as a pastor's daughter, loving her childhood, her home, her church, and her life. She recalls a pivotal moment in her young life when, by accident, she watched a movie that depicted the battle between good and evil. This brought her to the sobering realization of her own mortality and her need for Jesus’ salvation. In...

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Women Behind the Words Epsiode 39 - The Gift of Living in God’s Grace with Nancy Kay GraceDate: July 9, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Nancy Kay Grace Story Highlight: Welcome to The Women Behind the Words. Today, we have a delightful episode featuring Nancy Kay Grace, and we're excited to share a grace-filled interview with you. Nancy's journey began with struggles as a perfectionist, battling comparison and low self-esteem. However, in her teen years, she encountered Jesus, who showed her unconditional love and revealed that her worth came through God's grace, not her performance. Nancy's passion now revolves around sharing God's love and imparting the truth about His g...

2024-07-0949 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 38 - Choosing a Healthy Lifestyle with Susan NealDate: July 2, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Susan Neal Story Highlight: Welcome to today's episode of The Woman Behind the Words! We're excited to introduce Susan Neal, a dedicated health coach and author known for her profound insights into health and wellness from a Christian perspective. Susan's work emphasizes the integration of faith and health, helping individuals achieve overall well-being. Aligning their daily choices for physical health with practical, easy to implement steps that bring about lasting change, Susan has helped countless people on their health journey. Susan's Journey Susan Neal b...

2024-07-0243 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 37 - Seeing Life Through a New Lens with Karen WingateDate: June 25, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Karen Wingate Story Highlight: Welcome to "The Women Behind the Words." Today, we are blessed to have Karen Wingate with us. Born blind, Karen's story is one of wonder and delight. Though she grew up in a family with multiple handicaps, her mother inspired her to pray and trust Jesus for all her needs. By 11 years old, she had developed a relationship with Him. Karen asked God to heal her eyes, and when He didn’t, she asked Him to help her cope with living life una...

2024-06-2540 min

Women Behind the Words Epsiode 36 - If I Called You to It, It’s For a Reason with Karin BeeryDate: June 18, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Karin Beery Story Highlight: Welcome to The Women Behind the Words. Today, it’s our pleasure to have Karin Beery join us. Karin is a Christian author and editor whose journey through the editing process over the years has been one in which the Lord has pruned and shaped her; her editing and publishing––-a greenhouse for growth, where her roots run deep and her walk with God has blossomed in beautiful and profound ways. We're excited to hear the wisdom she's gained along the way. K...

2024-06-1852 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 35 - Navigating Life as a Single Parent with PeggySue WellsStory Highlight: Welcome to 'The Women Behind the Words'. We are thrilled to have PeggySue Wells with us today. A single mother of 7 children, she's here to share her life and wisdom on navigating through single motherhood and all it entails. From how to work through being a one parent home, caring for the family and each child individually, and what it's like to try to find a church community that will embrace you and your children. PeggySue lays her heart wide open and shares such valuable life-changing truths. You will walk away with answers for life...

2024-06-1152 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 34 - Cultivating Meaningful Relationships with Billie JaussDate: June 4, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Billie Jauss Story Highlight: Join us on The Women Behind the Word as we dive into the busy life of Billie Jauss. Billie is an international speaker, author, and podcast host with over 35 years of experience navigating life as the wife of an MLB coach. Moved by her love for Jesus, Billie’s passion is to help women conquer distractions, find peace amidst life’s busyness, and connect with people so they can share God's love with those He places in their lives. Billie's journ...

2024-06-0459 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 33 - Celebrating Life as We Watch God’s Hand! with Melissa HeilandDate: May 28, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Melissa Heiland Story Highlight: Today, we are honored to host Melissa Heiland on "The Women Behind The Words." Melissa, a dedicated advocate for life, founded Beautiful Feet International, a global pregnancy care ministry. Her profound commitment to supporting unborn babies and their mothers has led to the establishment of over 100 centers in 31 countries. In our discussion, Melissa shares her awe-inspiring journey from a young teen with a heart for helping unwed mothers to leading an international ministry. Beautiful Feet International began in 1990 when Melissa a...

2024-05-2848 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 32 - Trusting God When You Don’t Have All the Answers with Julie SunneDate: May 21, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Julie Sunne Story Highlight: Welcome to today’s inspiring episode of "The Women Behind The Words." We're joined by Julie Sunne, whose personal journey beautifully illustrates the profound love and faithfulness that God offers, especially during times when we carry burdens that seem too heavy to bear alone. Julie’s life was marked by trauma when she experienced the devastating loss of her first child through miscarriage, an event followed by others. This series of profound losses spiraled her into a deep battle with depres...

2024-05-2150 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 31 - He Makes All Things Beautiful in His Time with Maureen MillerDate: May 14, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Maureen Miller Story Highlight: Join us on The Women Behind the Words for a refreshing life story of Maureen Miller. Maureen, a dedicated Christian, grew up in a home where Jesus was not only talked about but deeply loved. Prayer with her mother was a nightly practice she and her sister enjoyed so much. She considered Jesus her best friend from as far back as she could remember. Despite her strong Christian upbringing, Maureen began to stray during her junior high years, making wrong cho...

2024-05-1446 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 30 - Raising Kids To Follow Christ with Lee Ann ManciniDate: May 7, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Lee Ann Mancini Story Highlights: Lee Ann Mancini discusses her heartfelt mission to guide parents in nurturing their children's faith from an early age in "The Women Behind The Words." She emphasizes the crucial role of parents as primary faith educators, advocating for homeschooling to instill biblical values and prepare children to face modern societal challenges. Citing alarming statistics from George Barna's research, she highlights the widespread doctrinal confusion among Christian youth, underlining the need for robust Christian leadership across societal pillars such as government, media, ac...

2024-05-0737 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 29 - What You Value Will be Integrated In with Naomi FataDate: April 30, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Naomi Fata Story Highlight: Today on "The Women Behind the Words," we welcome Naomi Fata as we dive in together on homeschooling while running a home business as a sewist. Naomi shares how God led her to begin a business that was once only a dream and combined it with a teenage longing to school her children at home under the same roof. She candidly shares her journey, the values she has set for her schooling and business, and how the Lord has abundantly blessed both. Y...

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Women Behind the Words Episode 28 - BEYOND: Finding Strength and Hope Through Unexpected Storms with Cindy SaabDate: April 23, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Cindy Saab Story Highlight: Cindy Saab joins us today in this episode of The Women Behind the Words as she shares a poignant narrative of navigating through three significant life storms. She generously offers practical steps for embracing grief and adapting to a new reality. Drawing upon a quote by John Piper, Cindy found solace in allowing herself to fully experience and process her grief before moving forward. She underscored the transformative power of surrendering to Jesus, advocating for confronting pain rather than evading it, ultimately u...

2024-04-2348 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 27 - The Best is Still Ahead: Start Today with Bob and Deb DufekDate: April 2, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Bob and Deb Dufek Story Highlight: We welcome you to today’s episode of The Women Behind the Words as Bob and Deb Dufek celebrate their life together with their listeners on Deb’s birthday and their 48th anniversary. Together they share an unscripted peek into their early years and how they experienced, firsthand, the faithfulness of the Lord over and over as He led them forward with His love and great joy. Their testimony stands strong today because it isn’t about th...

2024-04-0250 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 26 - Graceful Influence with Lori RoeleveldDate: March 19, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Lori Roeleveld Story Highlight: Lori is delightful! Our podcast today is a wonderful treat for us all. Lori's prayer is that she can always be where Jesus is, seeing Him working. She hopes she can be a part of "Bring Your Daughter to Work Day" with Jesus every day. In our time together Lori shares about her new book Graceful Influence and her personal how's and why's it was written the way she chose to write it. She pairs groups of two women of S...

2024-03-1950 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 25 - The Joy and Blessing of Hospitality with Nicki Corinne WhiteDate: March 12, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Nicki Corinne White Story Highlight: In this 'The Women Behind the Words' episode, we welcome Nicki Corinne White to the table. Nicki and her sister were adopted, happy little girls, growing up on a farm. But after their father passed away when Nicki was just 15, the family began living with limited means, and their home rarely welcomed guests. Nicki vividly recalls the burden of tasks her mother couldn't manage alone and the solitude of an empty house with no one to help, fueling her determination to c...

2024-03-1247 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 24 - Seeing Through the Darkness with Laurie DevernoeDate: March 5, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Laurie Devernoe Story Highlight: Welcome to this episode of The Women Behind the Words, where we delve into the profound story of my courageous friend, Laurie Devernoe. Join us as she shares her narrative of unwavering faith tested by unforeseen adversity. Despite the challenges she faced, Laurie's resilience and faith, though tried, shine through her story. Through the loss of her vision in one eye and the absence of expected miracles, Laurie faces the depths of her faith with authenticity and raw emotion. Her w...

2024-03-0554 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 23 - Praying Through the Hard Times with Linda ShepherdDate: February 27, 2023 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Linda Shepherd Story Highlight: In this episode of The Women Behind the Words, we are joined by Linda Shepherd, a remarkable woman whose enthusiasm for prayer defines her journey. As an international speaker and the author of 38 books, Linda's life is a testament to the transformative power of prayer. With infectious joy and a profound love for Jesus and His people, Linda recounts her numerous encounters with prayer that have left indelible marks on her audiences worldwide. Having weathered personal trauma and heartbreak, Linda intimately understands t...

2024-02-2733 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 22 - Finding Your Natural Prayer Style with Janet McHenryDate: February 20, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Janet McHenry Story Highlight: In today's episode of The Women Behind the Words, we are joined by Janet McHenry, a dedicated prayer walker who has been fostering hope in others through her passion for prayer since 1998. Today, Janet brings her wealth of experience and insights to the table as she delves into two particularly helpful topics for women. Firstly, she discusses the importance of discovering one's natural prayer style. Understanding how we individually connect with the Lord can greatly enhance our prayer lives, leading t...

2024-02-2033 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 21 - Growing a Joyful Heart with Karen WhitingDate: February 13, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Karen Whiting Story Highlight: In this episode of "The Women Behind the Words," we are privileged to have Karen Whiting as our guest. Karen's life journey is marked by resilience and a deep sense of joy despite facing numerous challenges. As a Coast Guard family, Karen and her loved ones have weathered literal storms such as tornadoes, hurricanes, and fires, yet they have maintained smiles throughout their journey. Twelve years ago, Karen tragically lost her husband to cancer. Still, amidst the sorrow, she found s...

2024-02-1349 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 20 - A Journey Back To The Father with Sandra Flach Part. 2Date: February 6, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Sandra Flach Story Highlight: In today’s episode of our podcast, we warmly welcome back Sandra Flach, who, alongside our host Debbie Dufek, delves into the profound topic of walking in the calling the Lord has given us. Their conversation starts with an agreement that everyone indeed has a calling, paving the way for a deep dive into the nuances of living out this purpose. Sandra, using her rich personal experiences, illuminates that the journey of our calling may often appear illogical or unclear fro...

2024-02-0647 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 19 - A Journey Back to the Father with Sandra FlachDate: January 30, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Sandra Flach Story Highlight: Welcome to The Women Behind The Words, a platform where faith, hope, and the transformative journey of adoption intertwine. In this special episode, we are joined by Sandra Flach, author of "Orphans No More: A Journey Back to the Father." Sandra, along with her husband Wayne, shares their heartwarming adoption story of four siblings from Ukraine, painting a vivid picture of the challenges and victories they encountered. Her narrative is a testament to the divine interventions and realizations of God’s g...

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Women Behind the Words Episode 18 - He Makes All Things Beautiful in His Time with Michelle RohlfDate: January 23, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Michelle Rohlf Story Highlight: In today's episode of The Women Behind the Words, we delve into Michelle Rohlf's powerful story of estrangement and ultimate reconciliation with her daughter, Naomi. Michelle's journey is marked by deep emotional struggles, rooted in her own challenging childhood experiences. Michelle recounts the early days of what was perhaps the beginning of estrangement, triggered when her 3-year-old daughter was sent to stay with her biological father for the summer. Despite not knowing her father well, it was determined Michelle’s daug...

2024-01-2339 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 17 - Is It Hard to Make a Difference? with Rachael AdamsDate: January 16, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Rachael Adams Story Highlight: Welcome to another wonderful The Women Behind the Words episode! In a world that often celebrates grand gestures, it's easy to underestimate the significance of life's simpler moments. Join us as we welcome Rachael Adams to our show and dive into the true meaning of living a significant life. In a culture where bigger is seen as better, it’s easy to wonder if your quick prayer between errands or the short note you text a friend means anything in God’s kingd...

2024-01-1647 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 16 - No More Anger: Hope for an Out-of-Control Mom with Kathy Collard MillerDate: January 9, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Kathy Collard Miller Story Highlight: Kathy Collard Miller believed God had led her and her high-school sweetheart, Larry, into marriage. After all, he was already a Christian and God had used him to draw Kathy into becoming a born-again Christian. But her plan to get him to the altar so that she could alter him didn’t work. And then after having two children, their relationship crumbled into anger, conflict, and misunderstandings. Kathy longed for a perfect marriage, but they realized after seven years of marriage, the...

2024-01-0957 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 15 - Choosing Joy: A Christmas and New Year Reflection with Debbie DufekDate: December 26, 2023 Podcast Show Notes: A few minutes with Debbie Dufek Introduction: Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Women Behind the Words. Join us this week as we delve into the personal reflections of Debbie Dufek on the Christmas season and living intentionally for Jesus. Segment 1: Christmas Reflections: Debbie shares her personal thoughts and anecdotes on the Christmas season. Exploring the idea of living deliberately for Jesus amid the holiday rush. Moving away from overwhelm and focusing on what matters to Him. Segment 2: The Power of a Word: Debbie...

2023-12-2618 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 14 - Get Up, Girl––Let’s Go! with Tracy GlassDate: December 19, 2023 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Tracy Glass Story Highlight: Welcome back to The Women Behind the Words! In this episode, we're joined by Tracy Glass, a multifaceted woman—author, certified life coach, mentor, inspirational speaker, and Bible teacher. Tracy shares her transformative journey after 24 years of marriage, a journey she never expected to embark on—navigating the challenging path of divorce. Tracy's story delves into the depths of pain, rejection, and abandonment that often accompany such life-altering decisions. Plunged into a pit of despair and depression, Tracy found a glimm...

2023-12-1956 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 13 - Hope Prevails with Dr. Michelle BengtsonDate: December 12, 2023 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Dr. Michelle Bengtson Story Highlight: Join us today on The Women Behind the Words in this compelling conversation with Dr. Michelle Bengtson as she shares her unique life story, emphasizing the importance of faith, resilience, and the willingness to walk in the Lord’s plans and purposes for her life. Dr. Michelle, a clinical neuropsychologist, was born prematurely, weighing less than 3 pounds, defying the odds of survival during a time when premature births faced significant challenges. At the age of 3, Dr. Michelle faced a li...

2023-12-1247 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 12 - Look for the Golden Moments in Life with Carol StrattonDate: December 5, 2023 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Carol Stratton Story Highlights: Welcome to another episode of The Women Behind the Words. Today, we have a special treat for our listeners as we delve into the enchanting world of children's literature with an inspiring Christmas story that goes beyond the holiday and into everyday life. Join us as we explore "The Little Bell Ringer," written by the gifted fiction author, Carol Stratton. This heartwarming tale not only captures the significance of the season but also addresses the important themes of bullying, friendship, and finding j...

2023-12-0532 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 11 - Living in the Midst of God’s Faithfulness with Grace FoxDate: November 27, 2023 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Grace Fox Story Highlights: God plants a desire in our hearts and then fulfills that desire when we seek and trust Him. Grace Fox knows that God gives us assignments that are too big for us to accomplish on our own. This stretches our faith, showcases the Lord’s faithfulness, and gives Him the glory. God allows us to experience challenges so that we learn to keep our focus on Him. Grace Fox and her husband, Gene, served the Lord in missions for over thr...

2023-11-2854 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 10 - Beautifully Broken: A Mother-Daughter Journey Through Widowhood with Sharon Engram and Lori RohlingerDate: November 21, 2023 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Sharon Engram and Lori Rohlinger~Mother and Daughter both widowed Story Highlight: In the tapestry of life, grief and loss are inevitable threads that weave through our stories. For Lori and her mother, Sharon, the journey through widowhood became an unexpected and challenging chapter. Lori lost her husband at the tender age of 40, and Sharon, after 60 years of marriage, shares their poignant narrative of pain, loneliness, and grief. Yet, within the shedding of their tears, they discovered the beauty of brokenness and the comforting presence of G...

2023-11-2138 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 9 - Comfort My People: On Israel with Paul RobbinsDate: November 17, 2023 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Paul Robbins Story Highlight: Our podcast today is a bit different from our usual Women Behind the Words. Considering the present war raging in the Mideast, and after reading a blog he wrote and posted on his website, Comfort My People, Deb Dufek felt compelled to interview her dear friend, Paul Robbins. Paul and his wife, have a first-hand view of the conflict going on in Israel and they have mutual friends whose daughters were called back by the IDF to fight in the war against H...

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Women Behind the Words Episode 8 - The Making of a Brave-Hearted Woman with Dawn DamonDate: November 14, 2023 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Dawn Damon Story Highlight: Dawn Damon's life took an unexpected and challenging turn with the end of her 28-year marriage, a union that bore the weight of pastoral leadership in a mega church. The heartbreak extended beyond the end of her marriage, with a fractured home, the departure of her adult children, friends, church family, her job as senior pastor, and the loss of a loyal companion, her dog. Submerged in the depths of depression, Dawn confronted the harsh reality that she needed to reimagine her l...

2023-11-1442 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 7 - Discovering God’s Blessings in the Battles of Life with Rachel BrittonDate: November 7, 2023 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Rachel Britton Story Highlight: Rachel Britton's journey is a powerful testament to the resilience of faith and the ability to find solace amid life's trials. Her story underscores the transformative power of Jesus and the profound impact He has on one's life. One of the critical aspects of Rachel's journey is her rediscovery of her faith. It's a story of returning to God during profound change and uncertainty. The simple yet heartfelt prayer, "God, please help me," illustrates the power of reverting to one's fa...

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Women Behind the Words Episode 6 - Embracing the Holy Spirit Through Relational Transparency with Linda GoldfarbDate: October 31, 2023 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Linda Goldfarb Story Highlight: Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Women Behind the Words. Today we have a very special guest with us, Linda Goldfarb. In this episode Linda shares her salvation journey which led to a deep passion for embracing the Holy Spirit through relational transparency. Linda delves into what relational transparency means in the context of one's relationship with the Holy Spirit and imparts insights on how to cultivate a deeper relationship and how transparency plays a vital role in this process. She...

2023-10-3153 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 5 - Turning Rejection into a Source of Inspiration with Patty LaRochePodcast Show Notes: Interview with Patty LaRoche - 10/24/2023 Story Highlight: Patty LaRoche's journey of resilience and her ability to turn her experiences with rejection into a source of inspiration and encouragement for others is truly remarkable. Her willingness to share her personal experiences with rejection, both in her own life and in her role as a teacher, is indeed powerful and will resonate with many people. Patty provides valuable lessons and inspiration for those who may be going through similar struggles. She is a source of guidance and encouragement for others on their own journeys. Wi...

2023-10-2447 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 4 - “Navigating Bipolar Disorder While Embracing Her Best Life” with Amber Weigand-BuckleyPodcast Show Notes: Interview with Amber Weigand Buckley – 10/17/2023 Story Highlight: It's a pleasure to welcome Amber Weigand Buckley to "The Women Behind the Words." Amber's story is a testament to the power of faith and resilience in the face of life's storms, and her willingness to share her journey is truly inspiring. Her transparency and ability to connect her struggles with mental health to her relationship with Jesus and His plans for her life is a powerful message that can provide comfort and hope to those who may be going through similar challenges. Amb...

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Women Behind the Words Episode 3 - ”I’m Living A Miracle” with Julie McLaughlinPodcast Show Notes: Julie McLaughlin Interview – 10/10/23 Story Highlight: Julie McLaughlin speaks candidly about her experience with an unplanned pregnancy, her difficult choice to give her son up for adoption, and their heartwarming reunion four decades later. Her journey is a touching testament to God’s grace and intricate planning. About Julie: Julie McLaughlin, a retired paralegal and legal secretary, boasts of awards such as Junior Legal Secretary of the Year, Legal Secretary of the Year in Pittsburgh, and Paralegal of the Year by the former Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Beyond...

2023-10-1039 min

Women Behind the Words Episode 2: Living Under the Stream of His Faithfulness - Eva Marie Everson Eva Marie Everson’s life journey, though marked by many trials, illness, and the loss of her dear brother, reflects the transformative power and resilience of her faith in our Living God. Through her life experiences, she learned humility, witnessed God’s faithfulness repeatedly, and continually found strength in her relationship with Him. Eva Marie’s story is an inspiring example of how God can use even the most challenging circumstances to bring us places we could never be without His amazing grace. Eva is an author of 50 books, a retreat and conference speaker, and CEO of...

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Women Behind the Words Episode 1: The Women Behind the Words - Karen PorterIntroduction: In the inaugural episode of "The Women Behind the Words," we are delighted to have Karen Porter as our guest. Karen is a prolific author, co-owner of Bold Vision Books with her husband George, and a leading lady in the world of inspirational speaking–––-she is a master storyteller. Karen is a conference and retreat speaker, a writing and speaking coach, and the president of AWSA (Advanced Writing and Speaking Association). Karen’s ongoing willingness to serve the Lord’s people by speaking and writing about His love, has affected the lives of thousands over the course of m...

2023-09-2632 min