Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma

Welcome to Episode 135 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about the beauty of community. We were not created to live in solitude. God created us for community. We need each other. We need support and assistance.
 
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Welcome to Episode 134 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
My friend, and all-around amazing human, Lynn Donovan, is on the podcast this week. She shares about her personal struggle with being unequally yoked, or spiritually mismatched.
This is a hope-filled episode! Many people find themselves mismatched in their marriage, and Lynn offers so much hope through her own story, as well as her ministry: Spiritually Unequal Marriage.
This ministry, her books, and her friendship were lifelines to me when I was going through my own marriage.
 
Learn more about Lynn:
Website: https://lynndonovan.com/
Website: https://spirituallyunequalmarriage.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynndonovan/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spirituallyunequalmarriage
 
Marching Around Jericho: https://amzn.to/3WPvQCk
 
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Make Your Words Warrior Words.
 
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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.

Welcome to Episode 133 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about the beauty of suffering. It sounds contradictory, but it explains why the Apostle Paul sang in prison, wrote beautiful letters while in prison, and even converted others while in prison.
 
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Make Your Words Warrior Words.
 
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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.

Welcome to Episode 132 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
This week's episode is another one that's a little different.
A while ago, I saved a list from a post made by World Record Holder, Jenn Drummond. This week, I examined her list of tips, if you will, that she applies to herself.
I took that list and interpreted it through my eyes and experiences. I offered some tips of my own based on hers and what I felt from the perspective of a trauma survivor.
It's one of those where you listen to each one and then choose what applies to your life and leave the rest. Leave them completely, or leave them to re-examine at a later date.
I hope they are helpful to you.
 
Learn more about:
Jenn's Book: BreakProof: https://amzn.to/4n3RhdI
 
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Armor Up.
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Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
 
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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.

Welcome to Episode 131 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about the beauty of your testimony - which is the beauty in your suffering. I talk about cowardice and power as they relate to your testimony.
 
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Make Your Words Warrior Words.
 
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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.

Welcome to Episode 130 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
When this week's guest, Brenda Ballantine, asked me what day it was while we were recording, she caught me a little off guard. But I think that was the design.
When I said that it was Tuesday, she said it was also "Be Nice to Me" day.
Do we know how to do that? Do we actually know how to be nice to ourselves?
So often, we beat ourselves up when God just wants us to know how much He loves us.
Yes, we make mistakes - sometimes marry the wrong spouse or stay in an abusive situation.
Yes, we sin - sometimes we stray from our marriages or do things that work against them.
Brenda did these things and thought God was mad at her. She beat herself up. On top of the abuse she endured when her former husband beat her up.
But there's a thread throughout her story ~ one of beauty; Our Lord weaved something beautiful out of the sometimes ugly life she was living.
Now Brenda wants to help others mend their broken hearts and learn to be nice to themselves.
 
Learn more about Brenda:
Website: https://brendaheartmender.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brendadarling25
 
Pitfalls from Put-Offs: https://amzn.to/4gVp5YV
 
Suicide Hotline: https://988lifeline.org/
Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/
 
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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.

Welcome to Episode 129 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about the beauty of the angels and the fact that there's no room in Heaven for pride & sin.
 
This week in the church, we celebrate the Feast of the Archangels: Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. We also celebrate our Guardian Angels. Jesus tells us in the Gospel that we each have angels and that they are in front of God on our behalf of us all the time.
 
I mentioned Claudine's episode, so here's the direct link for that on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fjQUopW0xHA
 
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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.

Welcome to Episode 128 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
Looking at our society today, if we are honest, we will admit that addictions are everywhere. There are so many different types: drugs, alcohol, shopping, food, scrolling, binging anything, etc.
But what's the root of all of them?
Are we, perhaps, trying to escape something by not dealing with it? Are we trying to avoid a situation by numbing our minds with one of these many addictions?
Are we trying to escape a relationship with Jesus? Afraid He'll find a crack in the foundation that we need to repair?
What if a few simple - NOT easy - steps could repair the foundation, update the house, and make right your relationship with Jesus so that you can start living the life He wants you to live?
Join my guest, Jon, and me as we talk about his addiction to alcohol - one that started while he was living as an active Christian.
Listen as he shares what happened, the steps he took, and what his life looks like today.
Then check out Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic for a deeper dive and thorough explanations of how he went from a messy addiction to a Gideon moment.
You do not have to have an addiction to alcohol to enjoy this conversation...
 
Learn more about Jon:
Website: https://www.jonseidl.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonseidl
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/confessions-of-a-christian-alcoholic-with-jon-seidl/id1813869195
 
CONFESSIONS OF A CHRISTIAN ALCOHOLIC: https://amzn.to/4nNYAae
Jon's First Book: Finding Rest: https://amzn.to/4mKX9se
 
Augustine Institute & the Amen App: https://www.augustineinstitute.org/program-and-resources/amen
 
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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.

Welcome to Episode 127 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about the word lowly. Is it a positive word or a negative one? How does God treat the lowly of this world? Well, one of them became the mother of Jesus and part of His plan for the salvation of His people.
 
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Armor Up.
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People and sponsors/affiliates who helped make this podcast possible. Please support them and help keep Warrior Words on the air!
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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.

Welcome to Episode 126 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
This week, I welcomed my first-ever guest back to the podcast.
Jeri Bisbee said something in her original episode - waaay back in Episode 4 - something about a miraculous healing.
I had to know more! So I asked her to come back on the show to share the details, and she was thrilled to let people know what God did for her.
We start with the trauma of her diagnosis, and go through what she did, and didn't do, along the way.
One thing we both made clear in the episode was that there is a place for medicine and medical miracles. This episode is in no way "medical advice." Please, always consult your medical AND Biblical experts before making a decision about how to treat any conditions you may experience.
That being said, Jeri's experience was incredible, and I hope it opens your eyes to the fact that miracles abound; we may just have to look for them!
 
Learn more about Jeri:
Website: https://www.180ministries.net/
Parent Site: https://teenchallengeusa.org/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-your-wake-up-call-alcoholic-addict-co-dependent/id1633725280
 
Donate to the Star of the Sea Guild through our fiscal sponsor! https://raisedonors.com/xaviermissionfund/star-of-the-sea-guild
 
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
 
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/@warriorwords
IG: https://www.instagram.com/mywarriorwords/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/heathergaffneyauthor/
 
People and sponsors/affiliates who helped make this podcast possible. Please support them and help keep Warrior Words on the air!
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Catholic Owned (aff): Get 10% off any Business or Speed Networking membership with my code WARRIOR at https://catholicowned.com/
 
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.