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105. Eternal Beauty (BoBB)

Welcome to Episode 105 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about where we should set our sights. While it is good to rejoice in the gifts God gives us on Earth, Jesus reminds us that ultimately our joy is found in the eternal beauty of Heaven.
 
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People who helped make this podcast possible:
Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24
Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16
Podcast Coach, Stefanie Gass: 
Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/
Podbean Podcast Hosting: https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords
Lilla Rose: https://www.lillarose.com/mamacre8s
 
NOTE: Beliefs, practices, and opinions expressed by guests of the Warrior Words podcast are not necessarily the same as those of the host. One of the purposes of this podcast is to share stories. This cannot be effective if everyone is identical.
* Some of my links are affiliate links. I receive a small commission with your purchase at no additional cost to you if you click through my links.

104. Wake-up Calls: Answer or Hit the Snooze Button with Jeri Bisbee (SR)

Welcome to Episode 104 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
This week, I'm beginning a series I'm calling "Summer Rewind," where I'm taking some older episodes and re-airing them. I'm sprucing them up a bit and adding a little commentary.
You'll get to hear a thought or two about the episode from my recollection when it was recorded, and the editing may be improved a bit.
I thought this might be a good way to introduce newer listeners to episodes they may have missed. And a way for my long-time listeners to hear something they may have missed.
The first episode I want to showcase is my very first guest, Jeri Bisbee! Jeri shared with us about her decades on this journey of life and how they worked together to bring her to where she is today.
The main topic is addiction and co-dependency, but Jerri's words span topics and traumas and offer wisdom for your journey, no matter what your storm is.
 
Learn more about Jeri:
Podcast: This is Your Wake-Up Call - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2016004
UPDATE: Jeri is not the Director of Donations here - https://www.180ministries.net/
Here are some resources for you if you or a loved one is experiencing addiction:
Alcoholics Anonymous: aa.org
Al-Anon: al-anon.org
Narcotics Anonymous: na.org
 
Original Episode:
Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/4-the-trauma-of-addiction-and-codependency/id1725674975?i=1000643506403
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2STVON38nD94Uzdrrj0wYz
YouTube - https://youtu.be/qJBfCdgUvrw
 
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
 
NEW Merch Store: https://heather-clr-shop.fourthwall.com
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/mywarriorwords/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/heathergaffneyauthor/
 
People who helped make this podcast possible:
Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24
Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16
Podcast Coach, Stefanie Gass: 
Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/
Podbean Podcast Hosting: https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords
Lilla Rose: https://www.lillarose.com/mamacre8s
 
NOTE: Beliefs, practices, and opinions expressed by guests of the Warrior Words podcast are not necessarily the same as those of the host. One of the purposes of this podcast is to share stories. This cannot be effective if everyone is identical.
* Some of my links are affiliate links. I receive a small commission with your purchase at no additional cost to you if you click through my links.

103. A Beautiful Calling (BoBB)

Welcome to Episode 103 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about the beauty of answering God's call! I share about my recent experience of attending my first priestly ordination and watching these dedicated men commit their lives to the service of God and others.
 
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
 
NEW Merch Store: https://heather-clr-shop.fourthwall.com/
 
Join your fellow Warriors: https://subscribepage.io/pearlsofwisdom
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YT: https://www.youtube.com/@beautyafterbattlesart
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@warriorwords
IG: https://www.instagram.com/mywarriorwords/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/heathergaffneyauthor/
 
People who helped make this podcast possible:
Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24
Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16
Podcast Coach, Stefanie Gass: 
Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/
Podbean Podcast Hosting: https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords
Lilla Rose: https://www.lillarose.com/mamacre8s
 
NOTE: Beliefs, practices, and opinions expressed by guests of the Warrior Words podcast are not necessarily the same as those of the host. One of the purposes of this podcast is to share stories. This cannot be effective if everyone is identical.
* Some of my links are affiliate links. I receive a small commission with your purchase at no additional cost to you if you click through my links.

102. Can Guardrails Help You Survive Multiple Traumas? with Andy Campbell

Welcome to Episode 102 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
He was given six months to live.
Six and a half years ago...
Andy Campbell joins me in this episode to share some of the many things he learned along his cancer journey; a journey he started long before his own diagnosis, but one that would help form his decisions about his own treatment.
And like we've said many times before, trauma is not one-and-done. In the midst of Andy's fight against his cancer, one of his sons took his own life. And while we don't delve into it, we do discuss forgiveness, and two of the people Andy needed to forgive were his oncologist and his son.
 
Learn more about Andy:
Website: http://www.askandycampbell.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ask-andy-campbell/
Overcoming Life's Toughest Challenges: https://amzn.to/4laCoWV
 
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
 
NEW Merch Store: https://heather-clr-shop.fourthwall.com
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YT: https://www.youtube.com/@warriorwords
IG: https://www.instagram.com/mywarriorwords/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/heathergaffneyauthor/
 
People who helped make this podcast possible:
Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24
Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16
Podcast Coach, Stefanie Gass: 
Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/
Podbean Podcast Hosting: https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords
Lilla Rose: https://www.lillarose.com/mamacre8s
 
NOTE: Beliefs, practices, and opinions expressed by guests of the Warrior Words podcast are not necessarily the same as those of the host. One of the purposes of this podcast is to share stories. This cannot be effective if everyone is identical.
* Some of my links are affiliate links. I receive a small commission with your purchase at no additional cost to you if you click through my links.

101. The Beauty Of God's Math (BoBB)

Welcome to Episode 101 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about God's math. It doesn't add up. Nor should it. Because He's God. He can take something that shouldn't add up and make it multiply! Offer what you have to God and watch what He can do with it!
 
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
 
NEW Merch Store: https://heather-clr-shop.fourthwall.com/
 
Join your fellow Warriors: https://subscribepage.io/pearlsofwisdom
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YT: https://www.youtube.com/@beautyafterbattlesart
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@warriorwords
IG: https://www.instagram.com/mywarriorwords/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/heathergaffneyauthor/
 
People who helped make this podcast possible:
Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24
Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16
Podcast Coach, Stefanie Gass: 
Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/
Podbean Podcast Hosting: https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords
Lilla Rose: https://www.lillarose.com/mamacre8s
 
NOTE: Beliefs, practices, and opinions expressed by guests of the Warrior Words podcast are not necessarily the same as those of the host. One of the purposes of this podcast is to share stories. This cannot be effective if everyone is identical.
* Some of my links are affiliate links. I receive a small commission with your purchase at no additional cost to you if you click through my links.

100. Are You a Highly Sensitive Person? with Cheri Gregory

Welcome to Episode 100 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
My guest this week is Cheri Gregory, a woman I "met" online several years ago through a few of her books. I read her book, Sensitive & Strong, and so many things in my life now have explanations.
I just thought I was too sensitive or too emotional. It turns out that neither is true. My kids lovingly tease me about crying over commercials, and kids' movies, and scenes in books.
But as Cheri explains in this episode, it's not just about crying; it's not just about emotions. Being a Highly Sensitive Person is more than that.
Cheri and I hope this episode gives you words to describe something you couldn't before. We hope it gives you insight into what may be happening in your life or that of someone you love.
 
Learn more about Cheri:
Website: https://sensitiveandstrong.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheri_gregory/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheri.gregory.author/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SensitiveAndStrong
Sensitive & Strong: https://amzn.to/4en2sM0
Cure for the Perfect Life: https://amzn.to/43XmKYQ
An Abundant Place: https://amzn.to/4liZMRz
Overwhelmed: https://amzn.to/3G8YOsj
 
Other Resources Mentioned:
Quiet by Susan Cain: https://amzn.to/4k9sNhM
The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine Aron: https://amzn.to/45C9TfL
Emotions Wheel: https://amzn.to/3T7vW6D
 
 
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
 
NEW Merch Store: https://heather-clr-shop.fourthwall.com
Become a Warrior Words Insider: https://subscribepage.io/pearlsofwisdom
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YT: https://www.youtube.com/@beautyafterbattlesart
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@warriorwords
IG: https://www.instagram.com/mywarriorwords/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/heathergaffneyauthor/
 
People who helped make this podcast possible:
Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24
Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16
Podcast Coach, Stefanie Gass: 
Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/
Podbean Podcast Hosting: https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords
Lilla Rose: https://www.lillarose.com/mamacre8s
 
NOTE: Beliefs, practices, and opinions expressed by guests of the Warrior Words podcast are not necessarily the same as those of the host. One of the purposes of this podcast is to share stories. This cannot be effective if everyone is identical.
* Some of my links are affiliate links. I receive a small commission with your purchase at no additional cost to you if you click through my links.

99. Beauty In Affliction (BoBB)

Welcome to Episode 99 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about Paul's exhortation to boast in our afflictions. That's counterintuitive, right? But the truth is that even in our afflictions, we have hope. And we have that hope because of God's love.
 
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
 
NEW Merch Store: https://heather-clr-shop.fourthwall.com/
 
Join your fellow Warriors: https://subscribepage.io/pearlsofwisdom
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YT: https://www.youtube.com/@beautyafterbattlesart
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@warriorwords
IG: https://www.instagram.com/mywarriorwords/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/heathergaffneyauthor/
 
People who helped make this podcast possible:
Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24
Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16
Podcast Coach, Stefanie Gass: 
Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/
Podbean Podcast Hosting: https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords
Lilla Rose: https://www.lillarose.com/mamacre8s
 
NOTE: Beliefs, practices, and opinions expressed by guests of the Warrior Words podcast are not necessarily the same as those of the host. One of the purposes of this podcast is to share stories. This cannot be effective if everyone is identical.
* Some of my links are affiliate links. I receive a small commission with your purchase at no additional cost to you if you click through my links.

98. A Tragic Accident Leads to Increased Vision & Service with Kijuan Amey

Welcome to Episode 98 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
One of the things I love about this podcast is that I get to talk to people who are smiling and laughing after enduring some of the most horrific experiences.
It affirms my belief that we should never give up, even though we may want to sometimes - many times...
This is the case with this week's guest, Kijuan. He shared with me in the episode that his friends used to call him "Funny Kijuan" in school. And he kept me laughing in this episode.
But there was nothing funny about his accident; the accident that would permanently change so many things for him. But there was one thing, he would not allow this accident to steal from him!
Listen in and hear how Kijuan continues to try to serve like Jesus after a severe accident tried to keep him down.
 
Learn more about Kijuan:
Website: https://ameymotivation.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kijuanamey/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kijuanamey
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kijuan-amey-783889121
Don't Focus on Why Me: https://amzn.to/3Zv2hbe
 
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
 
NEW Merch Store: https://heather-clr-shop.fourthwall.com
Become a Warrior Words Insider: https://subscribepage.io/pearlsofwisdom
Purchase Art or make a Donation: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@beautyafterbattlesart
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@warriorwords
IG: https://www.instagram.com/mywarriorwords/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/heathergaffneyauthor/
 
People who helped make this podcast possible:
Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24
Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16
Podcast Coach, Stefanie Gass: 
Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/
Podbean Podcast Hosting: https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords
Lilla Rose: https://www.lillarose.com/mamacre8s
 
NOTE: Beliefs, practices, and opinions expressed by guests of the Warrior Words podcast are not necessarily the same as those of the host. One of the purposes of this podcast is to share stories. This cannot be effective if everyone is identical.
* Some of my links are affiliate links. I receive a small commission with your purchase at no additional cost to you if you click through my links.

97. Beautiful Gifts From The Holy Spirit (BoBB)

Welcome to Episode 97 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about gifts; more specifically, about gifts from the Holy Spirit and how we use them.
 
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
 
NEW Merch Store: https://heather-clr-shop.fourthwall.com/
 
Join your fellow Warriors: https://subscribepage.io/pearlsofwisdom
Purchase Art or make a Donation: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords
 
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@beautyafterbattlesart
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@warriorwords
IG: https://www.instagram.com/mywarriorwords/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/heathergaffneyauthor/
 
People who helped make this podcast possible:
Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24
Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16
Podcast Coach, Stefanie Gass: 
Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/
Podbean Podcast Hosting: https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords
Lilla Rose: https://www.lillarose.com/mamacre8s
 
NOTE: Beliefs, practices, and opinions expressed by guests of the Warrior Words podcast are not necessarily the same as those of the host. One of the purposes of this podcast is to share stories. This cannot be effective if everyone is identical.
* Some of my links are affiliate links. I receive a small commission with your purchase at no additional cost to you if you click through my links.

96. Reinventing Yourself as an Immigrant with Christian Ray Flores

Welcome to Episode 96 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
From refugee to pop star to entrepreneur...
There are times in most people's lives when they need to pivot or reinvent themselves.
Moving from country to country, experiencing multiple dictatorships, and ultimately witnessing the fall of the former Soviet Union.
As the son of a single mother with a degree in Economics, what's a young man to do as Russia begins to open up?
Become a pop star, of course!
But God had something else in mind for Christian Ray Flores as he immigrated to the United States.
Join us for our conversation about his journey and what he did when he came to America.
 
Learn more about Christian Ray:
Website: https://christianrayflores.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianrayflores/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christianrayflores1/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thechristianrayflores
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianrayflores/
X: https://x.com/ChristianRay
Little Book of Big Reasons to Love America: https://amzn.to/44acigw
 
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
 
NEW Merch Store: https://heather-clr-shop.fourthwall.com
Become a Warrior Words Insider: https://subscribepage.io/pearlsofwisdom
Purchase Art or make a Donation: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@beautyafterbattlesart
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@warriorwords
IG: https://www.instagram.com/mywarriorwords/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/heathergaffneyauthor/
 
People who helped make this podcast possible:
Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24
Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16
Podcast Coach, Stefanie Gass: 
Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/
Podbean Podcast Hosting: https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords
Lilla Rose: https://www.lillarose.com/mamacre8s
 
NOTE: Beliefs, practices, and opinions expressed by guests of the Warrior Words podcast are not necessarily the same as those of the host. One of the purposes of this podcast is to share stories. This cannot be effective if everyone is identical.
* Some of my links are affiliate links. I receive a small commission with your purchase at no additional cost to you if you click through my links.