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

Welcome to Episode 125 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about God's love for His people. In the Old Testament, He had Moses make a bronze serpent and lift it up so the people could look upon it and be healed. This foreshadowing is then echoed by Jesus' words and His ultimate death on the cross. He was lifted up so the people - you and me - could look upon Him and be healed.
 
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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.
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Welcome to Episode 124 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
In the podcast title, I said this was a little different. And that's true. I have no guest this week to share a story of triumphing over suffering.
But there are elements of similarity.
There is suffering, but those being discussed can no longer use their own voices.
Harper, Fletcher, Sophia (recovering), Iryna, Julie, and Charlie
This is NOT a political episode!
This is a human episode, and there is beauty.
Voices may have been silenced, but hope, value, dignity, and worth live on. Purpose lives on.
Love lives on.
Live in love and honor the inherent dignity in all.
 
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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 123 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about Jesus' guest list for a banquet or feast. To be honest, creating a guest list for a family member's wedding with this in mind would be rather difficult. But I guess that's the point of many of His commands. They're not supposed to be easy.
 
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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 122 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
It's {almost} fall. I really enjoyed the Summer Rewind over the last ten weeks. It was wonderful to revisit these conversations.
Now I want to introduce you to Allison Brown. She shares - from across the continents - her story of chronic illness that started when she was a child. It's been 30 years.
Over the last 30 years, she has battled the illness itself, but, in addition, the side effects that accompany her illness: anxiety, depression, and more.
This conversation is something many of us can relate to, plus, it's one that can help us learn to respond with compassion when someone is dealing with a situation we may not understand.
 
Learn more about Allison:
Website: https://vineyard.to/allisonbrown
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/because_i_am_his
 
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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 121 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about the Beauty of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit was the part of the Trinity that I honestly didn't pay much attention to, and then I wondered why I didn't hear from God... Let's talk about the gifts of free will and the Holy Spirit's guidance.
 
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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.
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Welcome to Episode 120 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
It's the last "Summer Rewind" episode, where I'm taking some older episodes and re-airing them.
In this episode, I showcase Lauren Burns! This is Part One of a two-part episode Lauren and I did together. 
While Lauren may have a "sensational" story in that not many people experience what she did, it's one where the lessons and observations are applicable to multiple situations. There's much to apply to our everyday lives!
One of the things Lauren mentioned in this episode is that she has been called to write about her story. This has been a challenge and a labor of love for her over the last year. 
When I shared that I was re-airing this episode, she let me know that she has signed with a literary agent! I'm so happy for her!
Do you want to be first in line to know when her book has been picked up? Or when that book will be available? Jump on her email list and be in the know! She is offering her resource, Forgiving Hard Things, to anyone who wants to check it out.
 
Learn more about Lauren:
Redeemed Podcast -
On Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redeemed-podcast22
On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/redeemed-podcast/id1741136389
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurenBredeemed/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lburnspt/
Website: https://laurenburns.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@laurenburnsredeemed
FREE FOR ALL LISTENERS: Forgiving Hard Things: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1129146/136348774990611834/share
Made  for TV Movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vdIZSvbeQ0
 
Original Episode:
Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/33-how-do-you-discover-beauty-when-youre-kidnapped/id1725674975?i=1000665982299
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ktwDdEVuk8dwi3gxgWGIu?si=sB11ZoLHS2-r8SlCVKy1qw
YouTube - https://youtu.be/UGaSjcCn1BM
 
Part Two:
Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/34-life-after-kidnapping-extreme-measures-additional/id1725674975?i=1000666762333
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2nvOdZG7Fu8rS13ZbwJT7Z
YouTube - https://youtu.be/cmleG2QU1Mo
 
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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.
* Links marked with (aff) 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 119 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about the Beauty of Discipline. That's not a word most of us would associate with beauty. But as Holy Scripture points out, God is a loving Father, and what father wouldn't discipline his child in order to teach his child? Discipline hurts in the moment; sometimes longer. But it is ultimately for our own good.
 
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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.
* Links marked with (aff) 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 118 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
It's time for another "Summer Rewind" episode, where I'm taking some older episodes and re-airing them. I'm sprucing them up a bit and adding a little commentary.
In this episode, I showcase Brandice Lardner! Brandice has a very relatable story. She, like the rest of us, wanted to fit in. She wanted to be accepted and have people like her. It led to unhealthy choices.
In Brandice's story, it took Jesus to lead her to freedom. Want to hear the story of the beach ball? Tune in to hear that and how turning to Jesus led her to healthier choices. 
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.
 
Learn more about Brandice:
Website: https://gracefilledplate.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceFilledPlate
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandicelardner/
Grace Filled Food Freedom Podcast: https://gracefilledplate.com/podcast
FREE GIFT FOR ALL LISTENERS: https://gracefilledplate.lpages.co/faith-food-email-course/
Grace Filled Plates: https://amzn.to/4218dtv
Breaking Free from Binge Eating: https://amzn.to/45LcSkw
 
Original Episode:
Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/30-we-long-to-belong-but-what-if-acceptance-comes-with/id1725674975?i=1000663775842
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Z1eSHyUTOi4NuU8O8XqXX
YouTube - https://youtu.be/J9mEhX4hsXg
 
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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.
* Links marked with (aff) 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 117 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about the Beauty of Help. We all fall into sadness and despair. We may even fall, or push ourselves, into the pit of despair. There are many things we can't get out of on our own. We need help from others and from God.
 
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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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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!
Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24
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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.
* Links marked with (aff) 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 116 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
It's time for another "Summer Rewind" episode, where I'm taking some older episodes and re-airing them. I'm sprucing them up a bit and adding a little commentary.
In this episode, I showcase Paige McLemore! Paige endured one of the most difficult experiences anyone can - the murder of a close family member.
Listen to Paige's story, whether it's for the first time or if you listened when it was first released. It's a story of forgiveness and redemption that's worth hearing more than once. 
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.
 
Learn more about Paige:
Website: https://www.paigemclemore.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lpaiges/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paigemclemoreministries/
Remembering Lee: https://amzn.to/3Rymkl3
 
Original Episode:
Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/24-surviving-the-trauma-of-murder-but-forgiving/id1725674975?i=1000659374766
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2mE0Xk8zwpfP62Ju14LRoI
YouTube - https://youtu.be/qdZs1lgwJiM
 
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
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 and sponsors/affiliates who helped make this podcast possible. Please support them and help keep Warrior Words on the air!
Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24
Podcast to Profit Podcast Course (aff): https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/
Podbean Podcast Hosting (aff): https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords
Gabriella Batel's Editing Services: https://bonepiercer.com/editing/first-chapter-packages/
1st Phorm for your Health Goals (aff): https://1stphorm.sjv.io/K01j3e
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.
* Links marked with (aff) are affiliate links. I receive a small commission with your purchase at no additional cost to you if you click through my links.