Didn't Ask to be a Hero Podcast: Ordinary Women Living Extraordinary Lives
The Didn’t Ask to be a Hero Podcast strives to share the stories of ordinary women who have overcome challenges and are now walking in the truth of God’s love, freedom, and victory! These stories celebrate the unsung sheroes who, due to unexpected circumstances, have grown in faith and are shining more brightly in the light of God’s story for their lives. These stories remind us of the familiar and the completely foreign, bringing women together across the divides of the unknown and the different. Ultimately The Didn’t Ask to be a Hero Podcast is giving voice to women who may not always be heard, with the intent of transforming other women’s stories as we transform our families and communities one story at a time.For more information, please visit our website at www.mazuriministries.org
Episodes
In this eye-opening and deeply personal episode, I sit down with Monique Duson, co-founder of the Center for Biblical Unity, for a powerful conversation about faith, identity, and what it means to be a Black female Christian in today’s world.
Monique shares her unique journey from embracing critical race theory to discovering a biblically grounded understanding of unity and identity. With grace, boldness, and honesty, she speaks on ...
In this episode, we delve into the emotional and practical challenges of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease. More than educational, Ruth Cowles shares her caregiver story highlighting the resilience, joy, the power of love & deeper relational connections made during one of the most challenging times her family had ever faced. Ruth share invaluable insights on how to navigate this difficult journe...
Annie and Davenia dish it out as they chat off script about the joys (that would be sarcastic) of aging :-). From the birthday blues to bucket lists to seeing the beauty in the season there in.
In this episode we referenced two previous episodes that relate to our discussion. We hope you'll check them out too!
56 and not afraid to tell it with Kwavi
The Kingdom of Heaven is under attack! The enemy is viciously attacking our world, churches, schools, families, and children. They are left wandering through the spiritual rubble with no covering or protection for their future. We are indeed living in a spiritual war zone, and people are badly injured and hurting, even in our church pews.
What should be our response to this crisis? We can continue to ignore it and pretend that all ...
Women, have you ever wondered what makes a man tick? What do they desire from us as women? How do they see us? How do we get them and better yet, how do we keep them? Well, today's guests are sure to please!
Four men from all walks of life - Andrew divorced and open to love again, Damein happily married for over 25 years, Derrick happily married for over 5 years and Kishore has never been married and awaiting the one God has fo...
First comes love, then comes marriage...and for many of us, this is where it ends because we haven't thought beyond the fairytale. And neither did our guest Angie Clayton. Take a listen as Angie shares how God worked through she and her husband's mess, became the center of their union and is blessing them exceedingly, abundantly beyond their wildest dreams. Angie touches on some tough topics for us as women like submissio...
Did you know that over 70% of the women use the word "invisible" to describe themselves? Society does a fantastic job of packaging women in their 40s and over into boxes labeled with a sell by date or the dreaded expired sticker. You no longer need to be heard. You are no longer valued.
Well meet Kwavi as she shares her superpower for helping women become the best version of themselves while pursuing the kind of life they ...
During the pandemic both Annie and Davenia binge watched a popular television series entitled Girlfriends Guide to Divorce. While it was meant to be entertaining, it actually made us a bit sad, because so many of the messages that the series sent were in direct contradiction to God's messages for Christian living.
So this episode highlights a conversation that we had with Patricia Watts John and Weena Wise, both divorced, both ...
Join Annie and Davenia and their special guest, Kim Tschirret, who shares her journey from personal pain to purposeful living.
Kim is the inspiring founder of Hope Reins, a haven for children seeking hope and healing through the profound connection between kids and horses. Her journey, born from her own childhood struggles, led to the creation of this 38-acre sanctuary in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Featured in national publications and...
It's been an eight month hiatus! A hiatus that was supposed to be for our time of refreshing and renewal. But you know the saying, 'the best laid plans of mice and men will surely go asunder.' Well it's true for us ladies too.
Take a listen has Annie shares her journey from experiencing one of the most devastating experiences of her life, losing her sister, to learning how to see beautiful again.
We will also disc...
Karissa Baker shares how she and her family are not only coping, but have found a way to be a beacon of hope post the devastating wildfires that ravaged Lahaina, Maui of Hawaii in September 2023. We pray that this episode fills you with hope, love, joy and light and if you're bringing that energy as you listen, then we pray that this episode will remind you to share that light with others who may be sad, lonely, or hurting.
It's the Christmas season and today we're talking about trauma. We know it sounds depressing, especially during this time of year when most are focused on all the things that bring us joy like family and friends and Christmas movies and hot cocoa. Seems that a focus on trauma during the holiday season would be sad. But keep listening because this episode is for everyone – those of you who are in the midst of getting your ...
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Talk about being busy! How many pounds of potatoes have you peeled? How many loads of laundry have to be done post all the holiday guests? Did you get any sleep last night with all the planning and preparations? Well what if this was your norm, like your everyday life? Well, for today's guest, it is. And you don't want to miss this episode Jennifer Titus shares the joys, the challenges, and the many, m...
Annie and Davenia continue with a new season of the WEIGHT Loss Series. This month we'll be focusing on shedding the weigHt of the Hurry and Hustle.
Join us as we dish it out sharing our thoughts and experiences about how busyness as consumed us and what we need to do in order to be still.
We hope you'll join our WEIGHT Loss Program as we strive together to lose the effects of:
Worry (Fear, Anxiety)
Ego (Pride, Self)
Ideas (n...
We're called to be the hands and feet of Jesus. But what about His voice, His cadence, His life? Conversing with Brandi was like sitting on the sofa, with a warm mug of tea and honey, in a warmly lit room, being filled with inspiration, hope and lots and lots of Jesus. Don't take our word for it. Listen for yourself and may you be filled with God's love and grace just as we have been!
And to checkout all things Brandi...
I'm sure you've heard the old adage, laughter is the best medicine. Well it happens to be true and it's Biblical! Proverbs 17:22 tells us that a merry heart does the spirit good. It's been proven what God knew all along that laughter reduces stress, fights against depression and fosters a positive outlook on life. So go ahead and take a listen to this episode as comedian Tanya Lewis and Annie dish out laughs and...
Meet Trish Blackwell, life coach, author, wife, mother, and confidence builder! Annie and I had the pleasure of chatting with Trish about the power of words - the words we speak to ourselves and others as well as the words we allow to wash over us! Join us for a candid conversation with Trish as she shares her journey from low self-esteem, eating disorder, and body confience issues to that of a Virginia-born, happiness-obsessed wif...
Annie and Davenia continue with a new season of the WEIGHT Loss Series. For the next two months we'll be focusing on shedding the weiGht of the Gift of Gab.
Join us as we dish it out sharing our thoughts and experiences about how our words can encourage or embitter, bless or badger, build up or breakdown.
We hope you'll join our WEIGHT Loss Program as we strive together to lose the effects of:
Worry (Fear, Anxiety)
Ego (Prid...
“Even to your old age I am He, And even into your advanced age I will carry you! I have made you, and I will carry you and save you..” Isaiah 46:4
Words to live by and these three ladies have done so for over 90 years!!! Join us today as we chat with three amazing women who have and who still continue to trust God, live according to His Word, share the gospel story, and bring others to Christ while in their 90s. They exemplify how h...
Meet Marybeth Wuenshel, author, wife, mother, and prayer warrior! I (Davenia) had the pleasure of reading Marybeth's book, Your Thoughts Are Killing You, and this book literally changed my life! Join me for a candid conversation (Dare I say old fashioned prayer meeting and revival) with Marybeth as she shares her journey from negative, hopeless and shameful thinking to living in freedom from depression, worry, fear, and every ...
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