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Welcome to another inspiring episode of Fierce Calling! Today, host Doris sits down with good friend Kristi Woods, an acclaimed author and speaker whose profound journey of faith and perseverance will leave you deeply moved. We delve into Kristi’s latest book, 101 Prayers for Military Wives, a heartfelt guide designed to help military spouses—and anyone seeking a deeper spiritual connection—grow closer to God through prayer. Kristi shares personal anecdotes, from how she met her husband through a pen pal program during Desert Storm, to the divine timing that led to her first book's publication after years of patience and faith. Doris and Kristi explore the intricate dynamics of developing a robust prayer life, the significance of understanding God’s character through scripture, and the transformative power of prayer. They also touch on Kristi's foray into fiction writing, emphasizing perseverance and obedience to God’s calling even when the path seems uncertain. If you’re seeking encouragement to deepen your faith, enrich your prayer life, or simply need a gentle reminder of God’s perfect timing, this episode is for you. Stay tuned as Kristi Woods shares her journey, offers valuable resources for women's groups, and provides that much-needed spiritual nourishment to fuel your walk with God. Don't miss it! Connect with Kristi! Kristi Woods, author and speaker, shares stories about Jesus, a few pretend couples, and other military and everyday heroes. Her award-winning work is published across the Internet and in print, including her recent gift book release,101 Prayers for Military Wives. Kristi, her Desert Storm pen pal-turned-husband, and three (now adult) children survived a nomadic, military lifestyle and have set roots in Oklahoma. There, she keeps a close watch for tornadoes and good chocolate. Website/Contact:KristiWoods.net  Newsletter Subscription: KristiWoods.net/subscribe/ Social: PinterestInstagramFacebook What Threatens to Steal Your Joy? Check out Surrender the Joy Stealers: Rediscover the Jesus Joy in You 6-week Bible study rooted in John 15. You can find more info at https://dorisswift.com/book/ Let’s Stay Connected! Find my free resources including Fear Fighting Bible Verses, Simple Tips for Sharing Your Faith, Surrender the Joy Stealers, Step Out of Your Doubt and Into Your Calling ebook, and more on my dorisswift.com homepage! Love Fierce Calling? Following, rating, and leaving a review over at Podchaser or Apple Podcasts helps others discover the show too! Need a Speaker for Your Next Women’s Event? Now Booking for 2025! Check out my speaking page, grab my flyer, and let’s talk about me speaking at your next women’s event… Transcript Surrender the Joy Stealers Bible Study Intro ... Doris [00:01:45]:What is threatening to steal your joy? What is it that feels so heavy right now that you could barely stand? God has a plan, and his plan is to surrender it. Surrender it to him. It might be a prodigal. It might be a relationship, a marriage, something with your job. So many things. We have so many amazing blessings, but there are so many things in our life that threaten to steal our joy. I'm Doris Swift, author of the award winning 6 week Bible study, Surrender the Joy Stealers, Rediscover the Jesus Joy in You. And it helps women rediscover the overflowing, ever present Jesus joy within that fills, empowers, and ripens the fruit that God produces in our lives. Doris [00:02:36]:Using personal and biblical stories, I share how you can identify your joy stealers, surrender them to God, reawaken the joy within, and share the joy with others. You can do it on your own or with a group. Check it out, friends. Surrender the joy stealers. Rediscover the Jesus joy in you. It's available on all the online retailers. It's time to take your joy back. Welcome back to the show. Now On with the Show ...

How can we impact future generations for Christ? It begins with discipling the young lives entrusted to us by God. Whether it's our kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, or kids at church, be encouraged that while the responsibility to disciple our kids and help our families grow in Jesus might seem overwhelming, it doesn't have to be. My guest this week is Christie Thomas, author of Little Habits Big Faith: How Simple Practices Help Your Family Grow in Jesus. She shares how little habits over time can make a huge impact on the lives of our families and those around us. Christie shares encouragement and amazing stories of how small beginnings and simple practices can make a huge difference, and tips on getting there. We talk about this and more! I know what Christie shares will encourage, inspire, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Christie Thomas. Connect with Christie! You can connect with Christie at littleshootsdeeproots.com, find her books, great resources, and her HopeGrown Faith membership community. You can also connect with her on Instagram @littleshootsdeeproots More About Christie Christie Thomas is a mom and writer and has been involved in children’s ministry for most of her life, including working as director of children’s ministry for more than a decade. Christie is now a family discipleship coach to many parents who need equipping, support, and encouragement. She deeply believes that every Christian parent can confidently nurture deep faith in their kids through little habits that add up over time. Her devotionals and children’s books help parents cultivate faith-filled moments. She loves making family faith fun and simple so that your kids love it, and you can feel confident that you're nurturing deep faith roots in your family. Christie lives with her husband and three boys in Alberta, Canada. What Threatens to Steal Your Joy? Check out Surrender the Joy Stealers: Rediscover the Jesus Joy in You 6-week Bible study rooted in John 15. You can find more info at https://dorisswift.com/book/ Let's Stay Connected! Find my free resources including Fear Fighting Bible Verses, Simple Tips for Sharing Your Faith, Surrender the Joy Stealers, Step Out of Your Doubt and Into Your Calling ebook, and more on my dorisswift.com homepage! Love Fierce Calling? Following, rating, and leaving a review over at Podchaser or Apple Podcasts helps others discover the show too! Need a Speaker for Your Next Women's Event? Check out my speaking page, grab my flyer, and let's talk about me speaking at your next women's event... I hope you'll join me next time, when I talk with another woman who is taking action where her passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. Until then, friend, have a blessed week and I'll talk to you soon ... Doris

What happens when your story takes an unexpected turn? My guest this week is Dawn Damon. She shares her story of past childhood sexual abuse, a broken marriage, a devastating divorce, losing a position at a mega church, and how God redeemed every bit of it and showed her how to walk in her true super bloom. What is a super bloom? Listen in to hear what it is and how you can step into your super bloom purpose. We're talking about identity, purpose, and becoming a BraveHearted Woman. As Dawn says, "You're not finished. God has greatness in store for you." There are so many treasures in this conversation with Dawn, and we hope you are blessed and if you are, please share this episode with others to encourage them, too! I know what Dawn shares will encourage, inspire, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Dawn Damon, because every woman of God is a BraveHearted Woman. Connect with Dawn and Learn More About How to Step Into Your Super Bloom Purpose as a Brave Hearted Woman! You can connect with Dawn at braveheartedwoman.com and grab her book and resources! More About Dawn! Dawn Damon is an Influencer, Global Communicator, Podcaster, High Performance Coach, and Best-Selling Author whose 5 award- winning books, include When a Woman You Love Was Abused published by Kregel Publications, When the Woman Abused Was Me, The Freedom Challenge:60 Days to Untie the Cords that Bind You Redemption Press, the #1 Best-Selling Book The Freedom Challenge for Men: 60 Days to Untie the Cords that Bind You, and most recently, The Making of a BraveHearted Woman: Courage, Confidence & Vision in Midlife. Dawn is the founder and CEO of Brave New Dawn and the BraveHearted Woman, an enterprise and a non-profit designed to cultivate the vision of women dreamers, and equip them to live their best life. Dawn and hubby Paul live in Rockford, (Grand Rapids) MI. along with their children, 11 grandchildren and 2 grand dogs! Let's Stay Connected! Find my free resources including Fear Fighting Bible Verses, Simple Tips for Sharing Your Faith, Surrender the Joy Stealers, Step Out of Your Doubt and Into Your Calling ebook, and more on my dorisswift.com homepage! Love Fierce Calling? Following, rating, and leaving a review over at Podchaser or Apple Podcasts helps others discover the show too! Need a Speaker for Your Next Women's Event? Check out my speaking page, grab my flyer, and let's talk about me speaking at your next women's event... What Threatens to Steal Your Joy? Check out Surrender the Joy Stealers: Rediscover the Jesus Joy in You 6-week Bible study rooted in John 15. You can find more info at https://dorisswift.com/book/ I hope you'll join me next time, when I talk with another woman who is taking action where her passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. Until then, friend, have a blessed week and I'll talk to you soon ... Doris

We all want to be a blessing to others, but sometimes we're just not sure how to do it. What if we truly lived in the joy of Christ daily and made a huge difference in the lives of others. What if we moved beyond saying everything is okay when it's not, and really getting to the heart of the matter? We can learn how to make a difference by loving & blessing others well. My guest today is author, speaker, and co-founder of The Inspired Business, Becky Kopitzke. We're talking about how to love others well, how the marriage of a dear friend inspired her book, how to make a difference, build your blessing toolbox, and how she helps creatives strengthen their skills and earn an income. I know what Becky has to share will encourage, inspire, and challenge you--so listen in while I have a chat with Becky Kopitzke. By The Way... Please scroll down and find the link to VOTE for Fierce Calling in the Best Female Podcast category! Did you know Fierce Calling is on the Spark Network found on the Edifi App? Fierce Calling is one of many Christian podcasts available on the Edifi app. To listen to this podcast and other amazing Christian podcasts, go to the Apple or Google Play stores and download the app today! Favorite Quotes from How to Make a Difference by Loving & Blessings Others Well... "...'but tell me honestly, how's it really going?' and the floodgates would open and we'd have this beautiful conversation, and it was as though I had to invite them to join me in saying it's okay to have real struggles...""...our acts of kindness and service toward people is an expression of God's love to another person for a purpose, and that's why the book is titled Love Because, it's love for a reason, love on purpose for a purpose. There's a reason behind showing God's love to other people, and that is because the Bible tells us that is how people will know that we are disciples of Jesus--it's by how we love each other. We can show God to a hurting world by how we love each other..." --Becky Kopitzke What were your takeaways? Share them in the comments below. Want to learn more about how to make a difference? Connect with Becky! You can connect with Becky at beckykopitzke.com and theinspiredbusiness.co. There you'll find her books and other helpful resources! She is making a difference by loving others well! More about Becky... Becky Kopitzke Becky is the author of four traditionally published books including Love Because; The Cranky Mom Fix; The SuperMom Myth; and the upcoming 100 Moments With God for Kids devotional from Our Daily Bread. She is one of four original founders of Ministry to Business, the precursor to The Inspired Business, which is Becky's hub for all things digital products coaching. Becky and her husband Chad live the blessed life from home offices in northeast Wisconsin, where they share precious space with their two daughters, tables stacked with homework, and two devoted office dogs. Beyond work and family, Becky's second home is her church, where she leads women’s Bible studies, sings on the worship team, and is a regularly featured speaker for special events. She's a fangirl for matcha lattes, family game night, and pretty much anything chocolate.  Let's Stay Connected! Scroll down and grab my free resources. When you do you will also receive a monthly newsletter with encouragement and great resources! Love Fierce Calling? Following, rating, and leaving a review over at Podchaser or wherever you listen to Fierce Calling. It helps others discover the show too! Please VOTE for Fierce Calling for "Best Female Podcast"! Fierce Calling has been nominated for several podcast awards and is eligible for a Spark Fan Award! Please cast a vote for Fierce Calling here: Best Female Podcast category so more can find the show.

Are you fascinated by true crime stories? Unsolved mysteries? Me too! But what happens when true crime intersects with true faith? My guest today is Private Investigator, Lori Morrison. Hear how she became a P.I. and what she means when she hopes to encourage others to be a P.I too.--it's not what you think. We're talking about true crime stories, missing persons stories, and Lori's podcast, The Unlovely Truth. Because although we would want everything in this life to be lovely, there are a lot of unlovely and hard things in this broken world. The good news is we have the Good News and that's our greatest hope. I know what Lori has to share will encourage, inspire, and challenge you--so listen in while I have a chat with Lori Morrison. By The Way... Did you know Fierce Calling is on the Spark Network found on the Edifi App? Fierce Calling is one of many Christian podcasts available on the Edifi app. To listen to this podcast and other amazing Christian podcasts, go to the Apple or Google Play stores and download the app today! I hope today's show blessed you and inspired you to take some kind of action in being a "P.I." What were your takeaways? Share them in the comments below. Favorite Quotes from When True Crime Intersects with True Faith... "You're never too far down--you're never too far out, that the love of God cannot touch you and cannot make your life better..." --Lori Morrison Connect with Lori and hear more true crime stories! You can connect with Lori at theunlovelytruth.com There you'll find her social media links, blog, podcast, cool merch, and more! More about Lori... Lori Morrison Lori Morrison's life-long interest in the true crime genre led her in becoming a paralegal, a private investigator, and a podcaster. She combines them all to produce content that encourages Christians to become P.I.s - Persons of Impact. She wants more people to get out of the audience and into the action! Her faith is the most important part of who she is and she's found a unique way to combine it with her lifelong interest in true crime stories. Tune in to her podcast for compelling true crime stories, and learn what opportunities are out there for you to use your unique gifts and talents to get out of the audience and into the action through service. Let's Stay Connected! Scroll down and grab my free resources. When you do you will also receive a monthly newsletter with encouragement and great resources! My book mentioned in the show: Goodbye, Regret: Forgiving Yourself of Past Mistakes Love Fierce Calling? Following, rating, and leaving a review over at Podchaser helps others discover the show too! Need a Speaker for Your Next Women's Event? Check out my speaking page, grab my flyer, and let's talk about me speaking at your next women's event... I love speaking God's truth into the lives of women! Free Gifts for You... Grab one of my free downloads by scrolling down to the bottom of the page! Love & God's Perfect Peace to You! Doris

What does it really mean to be beautiful? What defines our worth and value? My guest today is Kristen Clark, co-founder of Girl Defined Ministries. We're talking about the true beauty of God-defined womanhood because we've believed too many lies about what defines us. Kristen shares the heart journey God led her on in discovering what true beauty really means. Now she and her sister, Bethany, are sharing the God-defined truth about beauty, worth, value, sexuality, purpose, relationships, and more with women of all ages. The world would have us think we're defined by our appearance, relationships, accomplishments. When we believe that lie, we'll never be satisfied or discover our true purpose. Hear Kristen's story about being signed to a modeling agency, the heartbreaking season God brought her through, and why she is so passionate about women knowing what truly defines us. I know what she shares will encourage, inspire, and challenge you--so listen in while I have a chat with Kristen Clark. By The Way... Did you know Fierce Calling is on the Spark Network found on the Edifi App? Fierce Calling is one of many Christian podcasts available on the Edifi app. To listen to this podcast and other amazing Christian podcasts, go to the Apple or Google Play stores and download the app today! I hope today's show blessed you and resonated with you in a powerful way. What were your takeaways? Favorite Quotes from The True Beauty of God-Defined Womanhood... "I don't choose how God builds His Kingdom, He chooses how He's gonna build His Kingdom--my job is to be faithful however He sees fit...""The way we know it's a lie is it's not centered on us glorifying God...""Our purpose never changes." --Kristen Clark Connect with Kristen! You can connect with Kristen at girldefined.com. There you'll find links to everything she mentioned in the show, including books, courses, conferences, and social media links! More about Kristen... Kristen Clark Kristen Clark is married to her best friend, Zack, is co-founder of GirlDefined Ministries, and author of Girl Defined, Love Defined, and Sex, Purity, and the Longings of a Girl’s Heart. She is passionate about promoting the message of God-defined womanhood through blogging, speaking, mentoring young women, and hosting Bible studies in her living room. In the end, she’s just a fun-lovin’ Texas girl who adores all things outdoors and drinks coffee whenever possible. Kristen Clark and sister, Bethany Beal have written countless blog posts on such topics as marriage, relationships, culture, feminism, fashion, and much more. Their posts have reached tens of thousands of women across the globe, encouraging and uplifting them with the truths of Scripture. Since launching Girl Defined Ministries in 2014, their goal has always been the same – to help modern girls understand and live out God’s timeless truth for womanhood. In a day and age when girls and women receive so many conflicting messages about their value, purpose, and identity, they desperately need to know that the only one who can define them is the One who created them. Let's Stay Connected! Scroll down and grab my free resources. When you do you will also receive a monthly newsletter with encouragement and great resources! Love Fierce Calling? Following, rating, and leaving a review over at Podchaser helps others discover the show too! Need a Speaker for Your Next Women's Event? Check out my speaking page, grab my flyer, and let's talk about me speaking at your next women's event... I love speaking God's truth into the lives of women! Free Gifts for You... Grab one of my free downloads by scrolling down to the bottom of the page! Love & God's Perfect Peace to You! Doris

Yvette Hampton was not going to homeschool her kids. Hear what changed her mind as Yvette tells us all about how Schoolhouse Rocked--The Homeschool Revolution began! We're talking about why parents are the best teachers for their kids. Hear about the podcast and the movie, Homeschool Rocked--The Homeschool Revolution. It's sweeping the nation and dispelling the myths about homeschooling. Schoolhouse Rocked--The Homeschool Revolution Reviews “Schoolhouse Rocked will rock your educational world to the foundations and give you and your kids great hope for the future! The old-school paradigm has proven broken and a new way of learning is here. Don’t miss this important film!”--Kirk Cameron, Actor and Producer “This is not an exaggeration to say, this is the movement that is needed to save this country.” – Rick Green, Wallbuilders Connect with Yvette! Connect with Yvette at schoolhouserocked.com, the Schoolhouse Rocked--The Homeschool Revolution Podcast, and watch the Schoolhouse Rocked--The Homeschool Revolution Movie! More Ways to Connect... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SchoolhouseRockedYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SchoolhouseRocked Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schoolhouse_rocked/?hl=en More about Yvette... Yvette Hampton Yvette Hampton is the producer and host of the documentary, Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution and The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. As a mom who is concerned for the future of this generation, Yvette has a deep desire to see a culture shift by encouraging people through God’s Word. She and her husband, Garritt, have a passion for strengthening and equipping families and the homeschool community by teaching parents how to live out their convictions and point their children towards Christ. Her greatest joy is being a wife and mom. Learn more by visiting SchoolhouseRocked.com. If you love Fierce Calling, please leave a rating and review on Edifi, Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Podchaser or wherever you are listening to this podcast. And… Do you need a speaker for your next women’s event? Check out my speaking page, grab my flyer, and let’s talk about me speaking at your next women’s event… I love speaking God’s truth into the lives of women! Free Gifts for You… Grab one of my free downloads by scrolling down to the bottom of the page! Love & God’s Perfect Peace to You! Doris Fierce Calling is part of the Spark Network available on the Edifi app! Download it for free at the Apple or Google Play stores and listen to Fierce Calling and other amazing Christian podcasts!

Is there a dream in your heart that you're waiting on God to bring to fruition? Has God given you a vision of a calling but you're not quite sure what it means? God plants those desires in your heart so He can fulfill them someday in the future. Maybe that future is tomorrow, next week, next year, or the next season of your life. And you know what? It's important to mention that it's biblical to be paid for what you do. My guest today is Katie Hornor, she talks about dreaming in the details and how God gives you dreams, equips you, and provides all you need for these dreams and visions He has given you. We can trust Him to bring those dreams and visions to life and we can trust in His timing. Hear how God walked Katie and her family through and out of a desert time in ministry and into a fruitful time of living out the vision He gave her as a child. Now God is using Katie to equip others in fulfilling their God-given dreams & visions Katie's ministry is flourishing and she is helping others see how making money in ministry is biblical. She teaches that in our ministries and businesses, God is the owner and He has chosen us as the CEO. Listen to the show and learn how God is the owner of your business and you are the CEO Your work is absolutely valuable and what you earn can be reinvested in Kingdom work. It is okay to be paid for the Kingdom work you do, those dreams and visions God has given you. Then you can give back to Him and reinvest the assets He entrusts to you back into His Kingdom work. I know what Katie has to share will encourage, inspire, and challenge you so listen in while I have a chat with Katie Hornor. Favorite Quotes from the show... "God plants those desires in your heart so that He can fulfil them someday in the future.""Dream with the details...""Waiting on the Lord means communing with the Lord, really.""God is the owner and He has chosen you on purpose to be the CEO of this business, of this company." --Katie Hornor Connect with Katie! You can connect with Katie at handprintlegacy.com "because no matter what you do you're making a mark on this generation and the ones to come." -- Katie Hornor Check out her podcast: For Your Success Podcast with Katie Hornor Grab her book Faith like Flamingos: The Christian Business Guide to Walking Out Your Faith in Bold Color. Instagram: @katiehornor FREE COURSE: Business with God that Katie mentioned the Show... Business with God Thus saith the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker, Ask me of things to come concerning my sons, and concerning the work of my hands command ye me. Isaiah 45:11 KJV More about Katie... Katie Hornor As a faith-based coach, Katie Hornor helps experts and coaches design, grow and delight in the business that allows you the lifestyle and legacy impact you desire without compromising your family or your faith. In her Master Teacher Accelerator program, she teaches you how to turn your online course into a high ticket offer and grow your income to $10k/month. Katie's gripping tale of leaving behind everything she knew to learn another language and serve in another country, to being betrayed by leadership and bootstrapping her way to building a six-figure international business, growing x5 during a global pandemic, and leading an international movement will leave your audience inspired and motivated to take action with their own transformational message that will change lives in our world for the better and leave a legacy into the future. If you love Fierce Calling, please leave a rating and review on Podchaser or wherever you are listening to this podcast. And... Do you need a speaker for your next women's event? Check out my speaking page, grab my flyer, and let's talk about me speaking at your next women's event...

Porn addiction is an epidemic of epic proportions. The world will tell us it's harmless, normal, and helps spice up a marriage. But those are lies. Porn causes destruction, devastation, and is detrimental to marriages. Is a porn-free marriage possible for those who struggle with this addiction? Yes, there is hope for wives of porn addicts and you can fight for a porn-free marriage. My guest today is Rosie Makinney, founder of Fight for Love Ministries which helps wives of porn addicts to do just that. She helps women know they are not alone, empowers them with facts and resources, and enables them to effectively fight against porn and to fight for their marriages. Rosie Knows Because She's Been There Hear Rosie tell her own personal story of how porn tore apart her first marriage and threatened to do it again in her second. But she wasn't having it and that's when she fought back. Now her ministry, Fight for Love, is helping women find healing, and hope for a happy and porn-free marriage. There is hope and help for the wives of porn addicts Listen to the show and learn how porn actually rewires your brain Did you know pornography actually rewires your brain just like other addictive drugs? That's why this episode is not just for wives of porn addicts. There are alarming statistics that show teens, including teen girls, are viewing porn regularly. I know what Rosie has to share will encourage, inspire, and challenge you so listen in while I have a chat with Rosie Makinney. Favorite Quotes from the show... "You can have pornography or you can have me, but you cannot have both because I have been in this cycle before, I know where it leads, and I'm not doing it again...""and it hit me how many women are suffering in silence for years trying to fix this on their own..." --Rosie Makinney Connect with Rosie! You can connect with Rosie at fightforloveministries.org and find helpful resources. Grab her book, Fight for Love, published by Lifeway with forward by Josh McDowell. You'll also find the link there to her award-winning Fight for Love podcast, support group, and YouVersion 7 day devotional. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fightforloveministries/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightforloveministries/ Twiter: https://twitter.com/RosieMakinney Also Mentioned in the Show... Fight the New Drug at fightthenewdrug.org and watch the video Brain Heart World and other videos at https://fightthenewdrug.org/videos/ More about Rosie... Rosie Makinney ROSIE MAKINNEY is a writer, speaker, and podcaster, who ten years ago entered the fight against her husband’s compulsive porn use. Through her faithful and uncompromising stance and his repentance, counseling, and group work, their marriage is now porn-free. From the very beginning of her journey, Rosie has been bold and relentless about reaching other wives struggling with porn-invaded marriages. There is now a thriving recovery community on the central coast of California, supervised by her husband, Mark, a certified sexual addiction therapist. Rosie is the founder of Fight For Love Ministries, which empowers women with both the facts and the faith to fight against porn addiction and its effects on them, their spouses, and their families. Connect with her at www.fightforloveministries.org.  If you love Fierce Calling, please leave a rating and review on Podchaser or wherever you are listening to this podcast. And... Do you need a speaker for your next women's event? Check out my speaking page, grab my flyer, and let's talk about me speaking at your next women's event... I love speaking God's truth into the lives of women! Free Gifts for You... Grab one of my free downloads by scrolling down to the bottom of the page! Love & God's Perfect Peace to You! Doris

Want to learn three simple practices to help cultivate an intimate relationship with God? Are you desperate for God and want to read His word but don't know where to begin? My guest today is Candice Reyes and she helps us discover these three simple practices we can easily make time for to cultivate an intimate relationship with God, the Lover of our souls. She shares about this and more in her book, Awake My Soul. A Heart for Living on Mission and Tilling the soil of the soul Candice has a heart and calling for not only cultivating an intimate relationship with God, but she also wants to help others do that too. She also has a heart for living on mission and helping others learn to prepare to meet with Him, to allow Him to pull the weeds from our dirt, and plant His word in our soil. How Can We Help Others Cultiate a Relationship with God? Has your disciple-making process looked more like catch and release rather than catch and disciple? Is God calling you to something you really don't want to do? Listen to how Candice experienced this and see now how God equipped and prepared her for what was to come. I know what Candice has to share will encourage, inspire, and challenge you so listen in while I have a chat with Candice Reyes. Fierce Calling is on the Spark Network and the Edifi App Fierce Calling is now part of the Edifi app! To listen to this podcast and other amazing Christian podcasts, go to the Apple or Google Play stores and download the app! Favorite Quotes from the show... "God was so faithful and He continued to seek me, and He brought me to Jeremiah 29: 13 where God tells us 'you will seek Me and find Me when you search for me with all your heart.' This is a promise...""...that's such a sweet moment when we are desparate for God because that's when we completely surrender, we're like, God I can't do this anymore, I need you...""...what He's asking you to do is to spend that time with Him--that quality time with Him and it can be as little as fifteen minutes." "...and it's in those fifteen minutes He equips me to continue throughout my day." --Candice Reyes Connect with Candice! You can connect with Candice at https://hooks2crook.com and check out the Red Rover Podcast mentioned in the show. Instagram: @candicerreyes and @hooks2crook Plus, check out more info on the Red Rover Conference 2022! Email: info@hooks2crook.com to find out how to purchase books in bulk More About Candice... Candice Reyes Candice Reyes is a Speaker, Podcast Host, and Author. Candice wrote two books both highlighting 3 Biblical Practices to ignite our relationship with God. Her first book, A 15 minute "Date" with God: Strengthen Your Relationship in 3 Ways, made the Top 100 Books sold on Amazon and won the 2021 Christian Indie Award for the Bible Study Category. Her second book, Awake My Soul: 3 Ways to Ignite Your Relationship with God guides men and women on a personal one-on-one with God in a minimum of 15 minutes. Candice is the Executive Director of Hooks2Crook Ministries, Inc. a Non-Profit organization. On top of all that she is a wife of a phenomenal artist, Elias Reyes, and a mother of three a-dork-able kids ages 23-14. Candice hopes to encourage, equip, and endorse others to step out in faith utilizing their God-given talents and gifts for His glory. Connect with me and if you love Fierce Calling, please leave a rating and review on Podchaser or wherever you are listening to this podcast. Thanks, friend! Following, rating, and leaving a review over at Podchaser helps others discover the show too! Do you have a podcast? I'd love to be a guest if it's the right fit for your audience. I'd also love to connect with you, so reach out to me here on my Contact Page! Check out my speaking page, grab my flyer,