Anchored by the Sword

Today on the podcast, I’m joined by Krissy Miles—speaker, author, and leader with the Nfluence Network. From growing up in a home marked by poverty, trauma, and instability, Krissy’s journey is one of radical repentance, transformation, and total submission to God.

She shares candidly about the pain of her past, the deep emotional wounds she carried, and how her desire to escape it all only led her deeper into confusion and desp...

In this raw, powerful episode, I sit down with Tabitha Yates, author of the newly released audiobook Jesus and Therapy, to unpack her courageous journey through mental illness, spiritual abuse, and rediscovering the kindness of God.

Tabitha opens up about surviving intense childhood trauma, narcissistic abuse cloaked in spiritual authority, and being told her depression was a sign of rebellion. Her story is one of survival—but e...

Today on the show, I sit down with Kristen Strong—author, military wife, twin mama, and encourager of the soul—as she shares her freedom story and the journey that led her to write her newest book, Desperate Woman Seeks Friends: Real Talk About Connection, Rejection, and Trying Again for the Friendships You Need (out today!).

Kristen opens up about her move from Oklahoma to Ohio and how that shift uncovered her deep need for tru...

In this episode, I’m joined by Laine Lawson Craft, the author of Warfare Parenting, a powerful book dedicated to equipping parents and loved ones who are fighting for a prodigal or struggling child. Laine shares her personal journey, her heart for parents, and the incredible revelation she had that prayer is the most powerful weapon in the battle for our children. Through her experience of walking through the challenges of marriage...

On today's episode is my friend, Abby McDonald, author of Surrendering Certainty. Abby shares her powerful story of moving from a place of fear and uncertainty to embracing God’s guidance and surrendering control. After a tough season of postpartum depression and struggling with her faith, Abby came to the life-changing realization that she had never fully surrendered her life to God. Her journey of healing, both physically and...

In today’s episode, I am joined by Erin Harrigan, a Christian wife of 31 years, mom, business coach, author, and speaker. Erin shares her powerful journey of pursuing success while learning how to align her business and life with God’s will. After giving her life to Christ at age 46, Erin’s life took a complete turn as she embraced her relationship with Jesus and started navigating her business and career with a renewed purpose.

Rachel Faulkner Brown’s story is one of pain, resilience, and ultimate freedom. After losing her first husband to an aneurysm just days after September 11, Rachel navigated the deep waters of grief and loss at the age of 24. Despite the heartbreak and confusion, her faith in God kept her anchored through it all. But Rachel’s journey didn’t stop with her loss. Two years later, she remarried and began a new chapter of life with her s...

In today’s episode, I am chatting with my friend, Kate Battistelli, author of The After Party of the Empty Nest. Kate shares her inspiring journey of faith, obedience, and the unexpected joys that come in the later seasons of life. With a background in Broadway and a career in the arts, Kate’s life was turned upside down when God called her to lay down her dreams and step into a new season of family and ministry.

After navigatin...

In today’s episode, I had the joy of speaking with one of my favorite online friends, Elle Cardel, author of She Delights, a book and Bible study releasing today. Elle is the founder of Daughters of Delight, an online ministry dedicated to helping women grow in their relationship with God and dive deeper into the Word. Through her ministry, Elle offers devotionals that balance personal storytelling with sound biblical theology, hel...

In today’s episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Cindy Saab, author of Beyond: Strength and Hope Through Unexpected Storms. Cindy shares her incredible journey of walking through multiple life storms, including the loss of her younger brother to cancer, her mother’s decline with dementia, and the devastating end of her 28-year marriage. Through each of these trials, Cindy has learned to lean into God’s presence, finding str...

In today’s episode, we are celebrating the release of Restored: Partnering with God in Transforming Our Broken Places with Meshali Mitchell, a deeply personal and transformative story of healing. Meshali, a Dallas-based photographer, shares her journey of brokenness and restoration, revealing the powerful lessons she’s learned along the way. From childhood trauma to finding hope and healing through God’s grace, Meshali’s story will...

In this deeply powerful and raw episode, I sit down with Dr. Kim Maas—global minister, author, prophet, professor, and most importantly, a woman in love with Jesus. Kim’s story is one of deep heartbreak, radical restoration, and the miraculous power of God to redeem even the most broken places in our lives.

Her latest book, Our Muchness, released in May 2024, is a passionate call to women everywhere to reclaim their God-given identi...

Today I had the absolute honor of talking with Aubrey Sampson—author, podcaster, pastor, and a woman who carries the kind of hard-won hope you don’t get without walking through the deep. Her newest book, What We Find in the Dark, releases today and it’s one I truly believe every person navigating grief, loss, or the silence of God needs to have on their shelf—and in their hands.

Aubrey shares the raw, powerful journey behind thi...

I couldn’t be more excited to welcome Dr. Deanna Shrodes to the show today. Her brand-new book, Uncommon Answers: Partnering with the Holy Spirit to Receive Extraordinarily More, comes out Tuesday, April 8th, and trust me—this conversation is packed with Holy Spirit fire, healing, and hope.

Deanna shares her story of being adopted into a Christian home, growing up with a grandmother who pointed her to Jesus daily, and the incred...

Today’s episode is one that’s both weighty and freeing. We’re joined by Tabitha Westbrook, licensed therapist and author of Body & Soul, Healed & Whole, which releases today! Tabitha specializes in working with survivors of complex trauma, domestic abuse, and spiritual control in the church—and she’s walked this road herself.

In this conversation, we dive into:

💔 How the church can often mishandle trauma and abuse
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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Emily Berning, the President and Co-Founder of Let Them Live and the author of Let Them Live. Emily shares her incredible journey from recognizing the heartbreaking reality that financial hardship is one of the leading reasons women choose abortion to founding an organization that provides real, life-saving assistance.

During our conversation, Emily opens up about:

✨ The Story Behind...

In today's episode, I get to spend some time with my friend, Niki Hardy. We have been friends for quite some time, even doing an event together back in 2019!

Niki's journey from England to the U.S. to plant a church has been filled with both challenges and profound insights. She opens up about her battle with cancer and how it reshaped her understanding of an abundant life—not as one free from pain, but as one rich in intimacy and c...

Today’s episode is one that will stir your heart and challenge you to step into the fight for justice. I sit down with Britney Higgs, founder of Her Campaign, an organization dedicated to providing restoration and healing for survivors of human trafficking.

Britney’s journey is nothing short of incredible. She shares how God took her from a place of personal trauma and brokenness to a calling she never expected—standing in the g...

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Brenda Yoder as she shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming food addiction, battling reactionary emotions, and learning to live authentically. Brenda opens up about her struggles with anorexia and bulimia, how she found healing through her faith, and the transformative moment when she realized she needed to break the cycle for her daughter’s sake.

We also discuss:

✨ The importanc...