Join Bible teacher and author Angela Donadio for compelling conversations with leading voices that will inspire you to discover miracles in the messiness of life and ground your worth in the Word instead of the narrative of the world. Filled with insights from her vast ministry experience and adventures, this is the go-to podcast for anyone who wants to make their life matter no matter what.
Millions upon millions of women are struggling like never before with their mental health. Shame, perfectionism, body issues, control…we’re believing lies about the limitations placed on our lives. And these lies are choking away our joy.
Episode #167 – No matter where we are from, our stories are what truly connect us. Jane Herlong, Sirius XM Southern Humorist, speaker, and recording artist brings 50 unique stories to her new book, Sweet Tea Secrets from the Deep-Fried South. She brings joy and humor to today’s episode.
Episode #167 – A startling 70% of Americans are overweight. After 10 years of marriage and five pregnancies, Amber Lia, a former college athlete, and recreational bodybuilder found herself to be one of them. She embarked on a journey to reclaim her health
Episode #166 – Sioni Rodriguez shares her powerful personal story of survival, faith, and forgiveness, to now using her voice to champion others.
Episode #165- Norah Birungi’s riveting story reminds us to make our lives matter no matter what we face. You can change a life of a child in Ghana, West Africa when you partner with me and Compassion International.
Episode #163 – Amber Albee-Swenson shares how we can come to God just as we are and find ourselves in the pages of Scripture.
Episode #163 – Nicole shares how she chose to pursue a life of anticipation and invites readers to join her on the quest to release fear that hinders our delight, savor the joy of our present life, and find our God-given courage to celebrate.
Episode #162 – Supernatural success starts with faith. LaVondilyn San Kitts challenges us to remember that when we stay in the secret place, God will guide us in the marketplace.
Episode #161 – Despite the real-world challenges, we all face, the biggest obstacle we will ever have to overcome is our own minds. Billie Jauss is here to help us leave our emotional barriers behind so we can find peace and purpose.
Episode #160 – The leading cause of death in the United States for 18-44 years old is overdose. Dana Brown was miraculously saved from a life of addiction, prostitution, homelessness, and jail.
Episode #159 – It started with a century-old letter from her great-great-grandmother that challenged her to think more purposefully about what kind of spiritual legacy she was building for her children and grandchildren.
Episode #158 – How do we turn panic into praise? Becky Harling understands what it’s like to feel stuck and what it takes to overcome those obstacles. As a survivor of both breast cancer and childhood sexual abuse, praise was the key that unlocked kingdom purpose in her life.
Episode #157 – How can women embrace their purpose today? As a first-generation follower of Christ, Liz DeFrain loves helping women experience everything God desires for them.
Episode #156 – Why is friendship at times so complicated? Andi Andrew is here today to help us do away with the drama and create an authentic connection. Andi is the author of She Is Free, Fake or Follower, and her newest book, Friendship–It’s Complicated.
Episode #155 – Kellie Haddock is a singer, songwriter, wife, and mom. A former widow, Kellie has lived through tragedy and found hope and joy on the other side.
Episode #154 – Few people can help us shift into the new like Dr. Naomi Dowdy. If there is one word to describe her, it’s “pioneer.”
Episode #153 – Evangelist Adam Field will fire you up to live with radical faith. Originally from Ireland, he founded Comission to ignite a passion for evangelism in local churches across the United States. He is fearless in his mission to see people encounter the love of God and be drawn into a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Episode #152 – Let’s overcome negative emotions and operate in authority. Award-winning filmmaker Daniel Kooman is here to help us shift our atmosphere and impact those around us and our relationship with God. Daniel shares the creation story in a distinctive and inspiring way by highlighting the three unique breaths from God and how they have affected us.
Episode #151 – “Rest is an invitation to reset the strained sinews of our soul. As we embrace rest, we make peace with the sacred space of less.” This 4-part Series from Angela’s Devotional “Astounded” will help us grow in grace, prayer, hope, and rhythm for the new year.
Episode #149 – As the grandson of Billy Graham and son of Franklin Graham, Will Graham knows what it takes to live as a legacy leader. He shares some of his most meaningful moments with his grandfather and a challenge to us in 2022.
Episode #149 – “An unopened Bible is a sign of an overextended life.” This 4-part Series from Angela’s Devotional “Astounded” will help us grow in grace, prayer, hope, and rhythm for the new year.
Episode #148 – Thirsty for personal and spiritual revival this year? Get ready to live a limitless life with Dr. Jamie Morgan, the author of “Thirsty: A 31-Day Journey to Personal Revival,” host of the top-ranked “FireStarter Podcast,” senior pastor, and leader of Trailblazer Mentoring Network for women in ministry.
Episode #146 – Dr. Elisa Harney uses information, instruction, and impartation to help today’s leaders increase their presence, platform, performance, and profit. Dr. E will share her S.H.I.F.T. Strategy, her personal methodology that she uses to help herself and others to get out of Park, Reverse, and Neutral to shift into Drive.
Episode #145 – “Practice the grace erase by rubbing mistakes out instead of rubbing them in.” This 4-part Series from Angela’s Devotional “Astounded” will help us grow in grace, prayer, hope, and rhythm for the new year.
Episode #144 – Mark Batterson is here to help us know how to “Win the Day.” This is the jump start you need to go after God-sized goals and develop new powerful habits to help you stress less and accomplish more.
Episode #142 – What would it look like to live God’s best in the new year? Dr. Kristi Lemley helps us to move forward after what feels like failure, heal from woundedness, and experience the power of a transformed life.
Episode #143 – Ready for a reset for 2022? Born in exotic British Guyana, Sharon Bolan went on to have a career as a fashion model and had a life-changing encounter with God and His Word following an extensive, mysterious illness. Now she’s an evangelist and author who will encourage you to experience power in your prayer life and fight for a life of extraordinary freedom.
Episode #141 – On a trip to the Holy Land, my Christmas gift came early one year in a little town called Bethlehem. Beauty is still found in the most unexpected places. It was here that God gave the greatest gift – grace intersected humanity.
Episode #140 – In 2014, Marina Hofman and her husband suffered a near-fatal car crash. Now, they are walking miracles that testify that with God, all things are possible.
Episode #138 – Author and speaker Christy Christopher knows what it’s like to live in the miraculous. She shares real-life stories from her latest book, Incredible Intervention to help us grow in expectancy and passion in our prayer life and give us key takeaways of the mindset of a giant slayer.
Episode #136 – Girls dream of their wedding day. For Terry Gobanga, hers turned into a nightmare that shifted the trajectory of her life.
Episode #135 – For former QVC Spokesperson, author, speaker, and host of the So What? Why It Matters podcast, Nancy Hicks, this year, the holiday season will be especially hard. It’s the first holiday season without her oldest son, David, who passed away in May this year after a courageous battle with colon cancer.
Episode #134 – Karina Negron is a Puerto Rican Ph.D. scientist, a mom of two boys, a pastor’s wife, a worship leader, and a creative individual who loves Jesus and her family more than anything in this world. She is the Founder of Created for Delight and my fearless friend!
Episode #133 – What do you do when Christianity hasn’t lived up to your expectations? Pediatric ER Doctor Lina Abujamra felt this same disappointment and shares her powerful story in her most recent book, Fractured Faith: Finding Your Way Back to God in an Age of Deconstruction.
Episode #132 – Jill Henderson has been a Bible Study Teacher in the Rappahanock Regional Jail since 2008 and became a chaplain in 2013 through Christ in Action. She attended the Christian Sisters Transition Program since 2012 and began the monthly meetings, “It’s All About You” designed to encourage and strengthen every woman to know how valued they are in the kingdom of God.
Episode #131 – Kelly Lester shares honestly about being raped as a teen, several abortions, drug dealing, and even working in the clinic where she had her first abortion. But beauty triumphs from the ashes. Now a wife and mother of six children, Kelly loves to share her story to give hope to the most desperate situations.
Episode #130 – What a difference our world would be if our lives were filled with deposits of gratitude instead of withdrawals of gripes. Does gratitude matter to Jesus? Celebrating this month of thanksgiving, find out what Luke 17 has to say and hear helpful tips to express gratitude in today’s short encouraging devotion from Angela’s devotional, “Astounded.”
Episode #129 – Growing up as a Chinese-American daughter of a mail-order bride and a busboy working in San Francisco’s Chinatown, Bonnie Gray never felt like she belonged. As an adult, Gray overcame mental health issues, panic attacks, anxiety, and depression stemming from childhood trauma, sexual assault, and PTSD.
Episode #126 – Loss does not need to define or destroy you. Melissa Eadie is an LA-trained Makeup and Special Fx artist. She is also a two-time cancer survivor and above knee amputee—all before her 20’s. She believes ashes can be redeemed into a beautiful story and is passionate about helping those dealing with great loss to process grief and find healing.
Episode #125 – Known as a change strategist, self-professed “Latina on Fire for Jesus” Rosalinda Rivera is on the front lines bringing healing to hurting people. Her passion for kingdom purpose is evident in everything she does.
Episode #124 – “My husband isn’t my enemy; he’s my person.” As a millennial, Zandy Hicks has a passion to see her generation understand God’s design for marriage and have a strong marriage that lasts. As the host of the Bold, Brave, and Daring Podcast, she shares boldly about how we can live in today’s world with confidence and grace.
Episode #123 – What would change if we fully expected God to show up in our lives and circumstances? Sharon Swanepoel encourages us to live in the deep end of faith and experience the miraculous in our lives. She is an award-winning recording artist, an anti-bullying activist, and the founder of Hashtag Inc.
Episode #122 – It might surprise you to hear one of the greatest needs of survivors of human trafficking. After living and traveling around the world, Nicole Robyn now teaches and trains up young women to reach their God-given potential and started a freedom business making bridal accessories in 2011.
Episode #121 – What if we could end modern-day slavery in our lifetime?
Episode #120 – During the pandemic, anxiety levels sky-rocketed among children. After watching her students struggle in the shut-down, Denise May authored “Emmy’s Big Change” to help students navigate change, process anxiety, and inspire hope.
Episode #119 – In her new book, Dream Come True, you’ll discover how God pours passion and vision into your life, and you’ll find practical answers to that all-important question, “What do I do next?” Dreams do come true when you partner with God to make them a reality.
Episode #50 – Candace Payne is an author, speaker, podcast host, and a viral sensation whose Facebook Live video of trying on a Chewbacca Mask became the most-viewed Facebook Live video to date (collectively over 300 million views). Also known as“Chewbacca Mom,” she has been featured in more than 3,000 media outlets and has interviewed with major media such as “Good Morning America,” The LateLate Show James Corden,” The New York Times, and PEOPLE.
Episode #118 – “We don’t need more willpower. We need more Spirit power.” When it comes to the third person of the Trinity, many Christians’ views are murky at best. The Holy Spirit has been misunderstood, marginalized, and even maligned. But what if a relationship with the Holy Spirit is the missing link to a fulfilling spiritual life?
Episode #117 – Rahab let grace tear off the labels she had worn. She refused to allow anything to diminish her value to the kingdom of God. No matter what we have done, or what has been done to us, nothing can keep God from using us. God will use the worst of circumstances to bring out the best in us
Episode #116 – What is worth investing our lives into? We talk about how the kingdom of God advances through relationships and how we can best mentor and become the leader God has called us to be.
Episode #115 – Sheila Walsh is a bestselling author who’s sold almost six million books. She served as the co-host of a national television program and a core speaker on the wildly popular Women of Faith touring event with millions attending. In her new book, Holding On When You Want to Let Go, Sheila talks openly about how the global pandemic magnified and exacerbated her struggles, and how she continues to hold on to hope each day.
Episode #114 – Rahab’s life points us to grace. Grace is the undoing of something old and the unfolding of something new. It is the awareness that God picks us up out of the rubble and leads us to safety. It is the realization that God longs to save us, redeem us, and use us. It is the promise that we will no longer remain paralyzed by our past, but we will walk fearlessly into all that lies ahead.
Episode – Denise sits down with Lisa Potter to talk about soul care through seasons of loss and transition, and how we can flourish in life and leadership.
Episode #112 – Bestselling author, podcast host, and national speaker Rebekah Lyons spent years battling fear, anxiety, and panic until she found freedom in surrendering her yes to God. From moving to New York City with young children to adopting a child with Down syndrome from China, Rebekah realized that saying yes to who God says you are in Him, even in the small, ordinary moments of life, can create renewed spiritual vitality.
Episode #111 – When we choose to say “yes” to the kindness of God, He pulls us out of our Jericho places that try to drag us toward destruction. And it’s a “yes” that’s more than a word: it’s a life that demonstrates real faith. Disobedience tries to derail our destiny, one choice at a time. But obedience opens the door to opportunity when we give faith space to breathe.
Episode #110- No matter how good we look to others, the nagging voice of self-doubt is hard to shake. Perhaps no one understood this more than Moses.
Episode #109 – In a world riddled with hard things, how can life be good? When bestselling author and Bible teacher Lisa Whittle lost her beloved father in 2017, she found herself wondering the same question and beginning her journey of the hard good.
Episode #108 – Today, we meet Rahab. I’m so challenged by her courage. It’s much easier to just blend in with the crowd than to stand up for what is right. Let’s get to know this amazing woman who stood out – and dared to do extraordinary things – because of her faith.
Episode #107 – Kevin Malone was the General Manager of Major League Baseball teams and Marilyn, was supermom while Kevin focused on work. Then suddenly, life imploded. Lean in for this powerful story of undeniable grace as we talk about the film, The Shawn Miracle.
Episode #106 – By the time Susanne Cox was 13 years old, she was already in her first drug treatment center and a full-blown alcoholic. By the time she was 23, she was a cocaine addict whose life had spiraled out of control. Now, she is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God, Founder of Legacy of Purpose
Episode #105 – Too often, we let challenges build barriers that keep us from fearless living. Instead, let’s use them to build bridges that carry us to our greatest impact.
Episode #104 – World-renowned neuroscientist and best-selling author, Dr. Caroline Leaf shares from her brand-new book, “Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess,” that we shouldn’t settle into this mental mess as if it’s just our new normal. There’s hope and help available to us to recognize warning signals, remove labels and lies, and shape our thoughts through the Word of God and key steps for mind management.
Episode #103 – Jan Aldridge was born with a rare birth defect and offered a corrective surgery with one catch: she would never speak again. She was miraculously healed at the age of seventeen, and her powerful story will leave you awestruck at the goodness of God.
Episode #102 – Ordinary moments become extraordinary when our obedience intersects with God’s provision. We learn how to flex our faith muscles by saying yes to God in small decisions.
Episode #101 – Her marriage to a professional baseball player, struggles with severe food bondage, and a father who was a quadriplegic brought Gari Meacham to a crisp realization: her prayer life and her beliefs needed to match.
Episode #100 – Thank you for 100 Episodes! Join Angela and special guest Keri Spring to celebrate this exciting milestone celebrating 70,000 downloads in 130 countries! Find out YOUR Fan Favorites as we count down the Top 20 most-listened-to episodes!
Episode #99 – We’re tempted to place our hope in so many things. People. Bank accounts. Promotions. A different spouse. A healthier body. But if we tether our trust to anything but God, we will find ourselves sorely disappointed.
Episode #98 – Only four months after losing her mother to breast cancer, Ginny Dent Brant found out she herself was fighting aggressive cancer. She has walked the halls of power of Washington D.C., mission fields around the world, and the unexpected journey of cancer.
Episode #97 – Whether you are single or married, Michelle shares how we can live in wholeness and experience divine inspiration for a victorious attitude. We’ll discover what it means to be loved by God and love like God.
Episode #96 – Perhaps you feel paralyzed by a decision you’re facing, agonizing over your next move. If you’re questioning why God has you in a particular position, take your cues from these heroic women. Courage stares into the face of uncertainty and does the next, right thing.
Episode #95 – Dr. Tiffany and Angela discuss how to recognize the symptoms of trauma, healthy ways to process it, and a powerful story from her ground-breaking work with combat veterans. She also gives us a powerful tool we can use in our healing.
Episode #94 – In “God’s Truth or My Truth,” Dr. Barna sits down with Angela to discuss the opportunities emerging from the pandemic, the “cut-and-paste” approach most Americans take to making sense of life, and how we can move the needle toward thoughtful dependence on the Bible to frame our worldview.
Episode #93 – In today’s episode, God’s Makeover Miracle, we explore how a home makeover reveals the process of transformation found in James 1:4. Too often, we fight the process we don’t see the promise.
Episode #92 – Today’s episode, Dreams of Olympic Glory, gives us the tools we need to tackle spiritual mountains through the process of preparation.
Episode #91 – Today’s episode, When Your Want-to is Worn-out, walks us through John Chapter 5 to give us the cure for our weary hearts. Just as Jesus restored a broken man, He can restore a worn-out want-to.
Episode #90 – Today’s episode, Deliver Kindness Curbside, shows us the power of reaching for kindness and the importance of honor.
Episode #89 – Today’s episode, Courage for Sliding Rock Trail, takes you on an adrenaline-filled adventure through Tallulah Gorge and the truth in Psalm 18 to help us find our brave in Jesus.
Episode #88 – In today’s episode, Dodge Distraction, Angela shares an unforgettable story and 3 tips to help us elude the dangers of distraction
Episode #86 – Today’s episode, Take Shelter, looks at Psalm 91 and shows us how God’s shelter is a healing balm to a battled soul.
Episode #86 – Today’s episode, Pint-Sized Faith, takes us on a trip to the beach to meet a little girl who helps us learn how to trust God in deeper ways.
Episode #85 – Pastor Ejaz Nabie founded PRAYNYC to bring together churches and pastors to impact their communities in powerful ways, and to date, over 70,000 people have joined in these prayer initiatives. He shares his riveting personal story and leadership lessons we all need to see the opportunities in times of crisis.
Episode #84 – Tamyryn and her team hold mass crusades across the continent of Africa. Her powerful story and dynamic ministry will inspire you to believe in God for mountain-moving assignments.
Episode #83 – “Covid was like a magnifying glass so we could truly see. The Church that was somehow sleeping to the needs of the orphan has been shaken awake.”
Episode #82 – Dr. Paula McDonald survived a life-threatening surgery for a rare tumor wrapped around her spinal cord and into her chest to face yet another large tumor that required the loss of a lung.
Episode #81 – Rock House Center Co-Funder Beth Murphy offers a significantly grace-filled perspective on relational and emotional struggles, helping us know God’s pathway out of how we’re feeling and experiencing life and access God’s peace.
Episode #80 – Through a difficult season of infertility, Charlotte Gambill chose to sow seeds of life and hope into others. When the pandemic spread across the globe, we faced change in our everyday choices and unfamiliar restrictions. Yet, that season reminded Charlotte that we still have the power to choose.
Episode #79 – After a tragic accident took the life of his father and seriously injured his mother, his family experienced the shame and pain of poverty and the power of kindness. In this unforgettable interview, Hal Donaldson shares moments that changed his life: a haunting word from Mother Theresa, a miracle in one of his lowest seasons, and an encounter that opened heaven over Convoy of Hope.
Episode #78 – One of the most listened to guests of Season 1, Carol McLeod, President, and founder of Carol McLeod Ministries, is back with Rooms of a Mother’s Heart: A Sacred Call and an Eternal. With wisdom and compassion, Carol examines what it means to be a mother and offers tender encouragement to all women who accept that calling.
Episode #77 – Bethany Marshall’s story of trusting God while in the wait will help you encounter the love of God in a more profound way and receive the joy you need to walk through even the hardest times of your lives.
Episode #76 – Known as the Mender of Hearts, Dr. Sam Kojoglanian is an interventional cardiologist and an international evangelist. He shares the 3 “W’s” of spiritual, physical, and emotional heart health: water, walk, and the Word. His practical and spiritual insights will guard your heart and help you live your best life.
Episode #75 – In this discussion of diversity, women in ministry, and the fight to ignite reformers, you’ll be inspired to step boldly into all God has called you to do
Episode #74 – Sterling Harris is a former NFL Player and federal prisoner whose life was radically changed by starting and developing an intimate relationship with Jesus. In Sterling’s new book, “How to Hear God, 10 Ways God,” you will learn to experience God’s voice with greater clarity and encounter God’s activity in your everyday life.
Episode #73 – Paul Daugherty and his wife, Ashley Daugherty took a creative approach during the pandemic that led 39,000 people to Jesus over 30 weeks. They are passionate about people having a genuine encounter with Jesus.
Episode #72 – Jeannie Ortega Law is a chart-topping singer, speaker, media personality, journalist, and actress from New York City. Her TV show, In the Mix, appears on TBN’s Salsa Network and 24 Flix.
Episode #71 – Sandra Rohrer lived with two great mysteries: Who killed my mother and who was my biological father? Her compelling story created a passion to share the heart of God in a creative way.
Episode #70 – Jennifer Rothschild became blind at age fifteen and now helps others live beyond limits. She has been featured on Good Morning America, The Dr. Phil Show, and The Today Show.
Episode #69 – We’re celebrating 50,000 downloads in 130 countries today! Look back at some of the most impacting moments of Season 2, hear what’s coming, and learn how to join me and Carol McLeod in Israel 2022!
Episode #68 – Kenya S Ulmer is a Certified Life Coach, Speaker, and Teacher with a heart for the single parent. Her mission is to help women cut out the drama and distractions to get on the road to their destiny.
Episode #67 – If you told Scott McNamara he would go from being an addict in a boy band to committing to full-time ministry and equipping people to Spirit-led evangelism he would likely not believe you but that’s exactly what Scott’s journey has been.
Episode #66 – Dr. James O. Davis, president of the Global Church Network and Cutting Edge International, is considered to be the leading Christian networker of our time. The Global Church Network (formerly Billion Soul Network) has become the world’s largest pastors network, partnering with more than 2,400 ministries and 560,000 churches around the globe.
