Welcome to Episode 145 of the Warrior Words podcast!   In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about the beauty of repentance with the illustration of Jesus' response to the Good Thief on the Cross: "Today, you will be with me in paradise."   Help Start the Nonprofit: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords   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 who helped make this podcast possible: Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24 Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16 Podcast Coach, Stefanie Gass:  Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/ Podbean Podcast Hosting: https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords Lilla Rose: https://www.lillarose.com/mamacre8s   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 144 of the Warrior Words podcast!   Are you a planner? Do you like to have every detail accounted for, and basically like to have it your way? Do you ever pray like you're at the Burger King drive-through? Well, as much as we may not like it, God does not answer prayers like Burger King offers to let you have it your way. Through a series of medical challenges, I've discovered (to no one's surprise) that God's orchestrations are better than my plans. And while this particular orchestration is not how I wanted it, or would have planned it myself, I am seeing that, as usual, He is right. So, while this episode was meant to be an update with some practical information, it turned into another reminder - mostly for myself - that His thoughts are above my thoughts, and His ways are higher than my ways (Isaiah 55:8-9). I hope there are some nuggets in here for you as well. Plus, I did still include the practical information.   Help Start the Nonprofit: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords   Armor Up. Fight the Good Fight. Seek Beauty. Make Your Words Warrior Words.   NEW Merch Store: https://heather-clr-shop.fourthwall.com   Become a Warrior Words Insider: 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 Coach, Stefanie Gass:  Podcast to Profit (aff): https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/ Podbean Podcast Hosting (aff): https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords Lilla Rose (aff): https://www.lillarose.com/mamacre8s NEW! 1st Phorm (aff): https://1stphorm.sjv.io/K01j3e   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 143 of the Warrior Words podcast!   In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about the beauty of Jesus' hard truths; the truths and rewards that come from His commands.   Help Start the Nonprofit: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords   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 who helped make this podcast possible: Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24 Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16 Podcast Coach, Stefanie Gass:  Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/ Podbean Podcast Hosting: https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords Lilla Rose: https://www.lillarose.com/mamacre8s   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 142 of the Warrior Words podcast!   What happens when the Holy Spirit introduces you to your spouse in a country where you both are foreigners and you don't even speak the same language? I was blessed to sit down with Brooke Joiner this week! She shares an interesting story of how she met and married her husband. It's not your typical story! She shares with us the challenges created by the cultural differences she and her husband each brought to the marriage. The challenges create a more unique situation that can derail your relationship if you are not prayerful and intentional. Brooke is delightful, and we shared many laughs during this conversation!   Learn more about Brooke: Website: https://catholicowned.com/introduction Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catholicowned Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholicowned LinkedIn Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/catholicowned LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-joiner-catholicowned/   Treat for Everyone! If you are interested in trying Catholic Speed Networking, go to https://catholicowned.com/catholicspeednetworking, choose monthly or annual, and enter the code: NETWORKING25 for one free month. This code is good through December 31, 2025.   Help Start the Nonprofit: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords   Armor Up. Fight the Good Fight. Seek Beauty. Make Your Words Warrior Words.   NEW Merch Store: https://heather-clr-shop.fourthwall.com   Become a Warrior Words Insider: 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 Coach, Stefanie Gass:  Podcast to Profit (aff): https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/ Podbean Podcast Hosting (aff): https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords Lilla Rose (aff): https://www.lillarose.com/mamacre8s NEW! 1st Phorm (aff): https://1stphorm.sjv.io/K01j3e   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 141 of the Warrior Words podcast!   In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about the beauty of gardens and the nourishment God provides us through them.   Help Start the Nonprofit: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords   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 who helped make this podcast possible: Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24 Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16 Podcast Coach, Stefanie Gass:  Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/ Podbean Podcast Hosting: https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords Lilla Rose: https://www.lillarose.com/mamacre8s   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 140 of the Warrior Words podcast!   In this week's episode, I sit down with musician and author Steven M. Bell. Steven shares about his faith journey, which includes listening to his son and his struggles with addiction. Those struggles did not resolve once he landed in his faith. In fact, they hit bottom. And Steven found himself wanting to quit. Until he found peace. Join us as we discuss some uncomfortable truths on a journey from questioning faith to finding peace.   Learn more about Steven: Website: https://www.stevenmbellmusic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steven.b12 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6RlbgkIAW8kGRcqvXJC1Qw Steven's Book: Uncomfortable Truth: https://amzn.to/3JWchWf   Other titles mentioned in this episode: Behold Your Mother: https://amzn.to/4oCdIbA Case for Catholicism: https://amzn.to/4qMKLuR Rome Sweet Home: https://amzn.to/4456qEP   Help Start the Nonprofit: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords   Armor Up. Fight the Good Fight. Seek Beauty. Make Your Words Warrior Words.   NEW Merch Store: https://heather-clr-shop.fourthwall.com   Become a Warrior Words Insider: 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 who helped make this podcast possible: Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24 Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16 Podcast Coach, Stefanie Gass:  Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/ Podbean Podcast Hosting: https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords Lilla Rose: https://www.lillarose.com/mamacre8s   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 139 of the Warrior Words podcast!   In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about the beauty of our everlasting reward, not the earthly rewards we may receive, but those bestowed on us by God for our faithfulness.   Armor Up. Fight the Good Fight. Seek Beauty. Make Your Words Warrior Words.   NEW Merch Store: https://heather-clr-shop.fourthwall.com/ Purchase Art or make a Donation: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords   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 who helped make this podcast possible: Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24 Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16 Podcast Coach, Stefanie Gass:  Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/ Podbean Podcast Hosting: https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords Lilla Rose: https://www.lillarose.com/mamacre8s   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 138 of the Warrior Words podcast!   For this week's episode, I had the opportunity to chat with an incredibly creative man, a man who's on a mission to offer hope through LEGO® bricks. But these are no ordinary bricks. Well, the bricks may be ordinary, but the designs and the builder behind the designs are definitely not. John was born with a chronic illness, but it wasn't diagnosed until a bit later. He knew he struggled with certain challenges, but instead of allowing them to keep him down, he learned to advocate for himself. And he found comfort and hope through plastic bricks. With his determination and increasing skill, small buildings grew bigger. Houses became churches. John found himself developing a stronger prayer life with each brick and with each design. Join us as John shares a ton of Warrior Words with us! NOTE: If you listen to this episode, I recommend hopping over to YouTube afterward because John's current church build is in the background of his video.   Learn more about John: Website: https://prayingbricks.substack.com X: https://x.com/Kc8wzm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.m.kraemer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegoChurchProject   Help Start the Nonprofit: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords   Armor Up. Fight the Good Fight. Seek Beauty. Make Your Words Warrior Words.   NEW Merch Store: https://heather-clr-shop.fourthwall.com   Become a Warrior Words Insider: 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 who helped make this podcast possible: Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24 Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16 Podcast Coach, Stefanie Gass:  Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/ Podbean Podcast Hosting: https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords Lilla Rose: https://www.lillarose.com/mamacre8s   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 137 of the Warrior Words podcast!   In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about the beauty of our God - even when we don't see Him or feel that He is with us. Our God is so glorious that He is close to us when we are brokenhearted. He is there.   Armor Up. Fight the Good Fight. Seek Beauty. Make Your Words Warrior Words.   NEW Merch Store: https://heather-clr-shop.fourthwall.com/ Purchase Art or make a Donation: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords   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 who helped make this podcast possible: Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24 Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16 Podcast Coach, Stefanie Gass:  Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/ Podbean Podcast Hosting: https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords Lilla Rose: https://www.lillarose.com/mamacre8s   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 136 of the Warrior Words podcast!   Last week would have been my 25th wedding anniversary. Except, my marriage ended due to domestic violence.  In this last week of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I take a look at some of the things that have occurred over the last 25 years. I talk about the difficulty abused spouses have when they're not allowed to go no contact until their youngest turns 18. But I also talk about healing and forgiveness - the freedom of not allowing your abuser to live rent-free in your head. Don't allow them to keep you a victim. That keeps the power on their side of the fence. Take your power back and become the victor!   Help Start the Nonprofit: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords   Armor Up. Fight the Good Fight. Seek Beauty. Make Your Words Warrior Words.   Merch Store: https://heather-clr-shop.fourthwall.com   Become a Warrior Words Insider: 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 who helped make this podcast possible: Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24 Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16 Podcast Coach, Stefanie Gass:  Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/ Podbean Podcast Hosting: https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords Lilla Rose: https://www.lillarose.com/mamacre8s   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 135 of the Warrior Words podcast!   In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about the beauty of community. We were not created to live in solitude. God created us for community. We need each other. We need support and assistance.   Armor Up. Fight the Good Fight. Seek Beauty. Make Your Words Warrior Words.   NEW Merch Store: https://heather-clr-shop.fourthwall.com/ Purchase Art or make a Donation: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords   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 who helped make this podcast possible: Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24 Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16 Podcast Coach, Stefanie Gass:  Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/ Podbean Podcast Hosting: https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords Lilla Rose: https://www.lillarose.com/mamacre8s   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 134 of the Warrior Words podcast!   My friend, and all-around amazing human, Lynn Donovan, is on the podcast this week. She shares about her personal struggle with being unequally yoked, or spiritually mismatched. This is a hope-filled episode! Many people find themselves mismatched in their marriage, and Lynn offers so much hope through her own story, as well as her ministry: Spiritually Unequal Marriage. This ministry, her books, and her friendship were lifelines to me when I was going through my own marriage. In addition to sharing her story with us today, Lynn has graciously offered to send not one, but two copies of her book, Marching Around Jericho, to winners who will be randomly drawn from all who enter the giveaway I set up. The fun thing about this giveaway is that you are rewarded for sharing it. Why? Because when I draw the winner's name, the person who referred that winner receives the second copy of the book! So by sharing, you increase your chances of winning instead of reducing them. Listen to the episode and then join the giveaway!   Learn more about Lynn: Website: https://lynndonovan.com/ Website: https://spirituallyunequalmarriage.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynndonovan/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spirituallyunequalmarriage   Marching Around Jericho: https://amzn.to/3WPvQCk   GIVEAWAY (Live through Friday, November 7th, 2025): https://contestpearl.com/2oDhnzdq4OsBwLTIDq0i   Armor Up. Fight the Good Fight. Seek Beauty. Make Your Words Warrior Words.   Purchase Art or make a Donation: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords NEW Merch Store: https://heather-clr-shop.fourthwall.com   Become a Warrior Words Insider: 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 who helped make this podcast possible: Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24 Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16 Podcast Coach, Stefanie Gass:  Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/ Podbean Podcast Hosting: https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords Lilla Rose: https://www.lillarose.com/mamacre8s   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 133 of the Warrior Words podcast!   In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about the beauty of suffering. It sounds contradictory, but it explains why the Apostle Paul sang in prison, wrote beautiful letters while in prison, and even converted others while in prison.   Armor Up. Fight the Good Fight. Seek Beauty. Make Your Words Warrior Words.   NEW Merch Store: https://heather-clr-shop.fourthwall.com/ Purchase Art or make a Donation: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords   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 who helped make this podcast possible: Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24 Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16 Podcast Coach, Stefanie Gass:  Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/ Podbean Podcast Hosting: https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords Lilla Rose: https://www.lillarose.com/mamacre8s   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 132 of the Warrior Words podcast!   This week's episode is another one that's a little different. A while ago, I saved a list from a post made by World Record Holder, Jenn Drummond. This week, I examined her list of tips, if you will, that she applies to herself. I took that list and interpreted it through my eyes and experiences. I offered some tips of my own based on hers and what I felt from the perspective of a trauma survivor. It's one of those where you listen to each one and then choose what applies to your life and leave the rest. Leave them completely, or leave them to re-examine at a later date. I hope they are helpful to you.   Learn more about: Jenn's Book: BreakProof: https://amzn.to/4n3RhdI   Armor Up. Fight the Good Fight. Seek Beauty. Make Your Words Warrior Words.   Purchase Art or make a Donation: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords NEW Merch Store: https://heather-clr-shop.fourthwall.com   Become a Warrior Words Insider: 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 who helped make this podcast possible: Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24 Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16 Podcast Coach, Stefanie Gass:  Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/ Podbean Podcast Hosting: https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords Lilla Rose: https://www.lillarose.com/mamacre8s   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 131 of the Warrior Words podcast!   In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about the beauty of your testimony - which is the beauty in your suffering. I talk about cowardice and power as they relate to your testimony.   Armor Up. Fight the Good Fight. Seek Beauty. Make Your Words Warrior Words.   NEW Merch Store: https://heather-clr-shop.fourthwall.com/ Purchase Art or make a Donation: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords   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 who helped make this podcast possible: Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24 Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16 Podcast Coach, Stefanie Gass:  Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/ Podbean Podcast Hosting: https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords Lilla Rose: https://www.lillarose.com/mamacre8s   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 130 of the Warrior Words podcast!   When this week's guest, Brenda Ballantine, asked me what day it was while we were recording, she caught me a little off guard. But I think that was the design. When I said that it was Tuesday, she said it was also "Be Nice to Me" day. Do we know how to do that? Do we actually know how to be nice to ourselves? So often, we beat ourselves up when God just wants us to know how much He loves us. Yes, we make mistakes - sometimes marry the wrong spouse or stay in an abusive situation. Yes, we sin - sometimes we stray from our marriages or do things that work against them. Brenda did these things and thought God was mad at her. She beat herself up. On top of the abuse she endured when her former husband beat her up. But there's a thread throughout her story ~ one of beauty; Our Lord weaved something beautiful out of the sometimes ugly life she was living. Now Brenda wants to help others mend their broken hearts and learn to be nice to themselves.   Learn more about Brenda: Website: https://brendaheartmender.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brendadarling25   Pitfalls from Put-Offs: https://amzn.to/4gVp5YV   Suicide Hotline: https://988lifeline.org/ Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/   Armor Up. Fight the Good Fight. Seek Beauty. Make Your Words Warrior Words.   Purchase Art or make a Donation: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords NEW Merch Store: https://heather-clr-shop.fourthwall.com   Become a Warrior Words Insider: 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 who helped make this podcast possible: Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24 Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16 Podcast Coach, Stefanie Gass:  Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/ Podbean Podcast Hosting: https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords Lilla Rose: https://www.lillarose.com/mamacre8s   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 129 of the Warrior Words podcast!   In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about the beauty of the angels and the fact that there's no room in Heaven for pride & sin.   This week in the church, we celebrate the Feast of the Archangels: Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. We also celebrate our Guardian Angels. Jesus tells us in the Gospel that we each have angels and that they are in front of God on our behalf of us all the time.   I mentioned Claudine's episode, so here's the direct link for that on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fjQUopW0xHA   Armor Up. Fight the Good Fight. Seek Beauty. Make Your Words Warrior Words.   NEW Merch Store: https://heather-clr-shop.fourthwall.com/ Purchase Art or make a Donation: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords   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 who helped make this podcast possible: Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24 Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16 Podcast Coach, Stefanie Gass:  Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/ Podbean Podcast Hosting: https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords Lilla Rose: https://www.lillarose.com/mamacre8s   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 128 of the Warrior Words podcast!   Looking at our society today, if we are honest, we will admit that addictions are everywhere. There are so many different types: drugs, alcohol, shopping, food, scrolling, binging anything, etc. But what's the root of all of them? Are we, perhaps, trying to escape something by not dealing with it? Are we trying to avoid a situation by numbing our minds with one of these many addictions? Are we trying to escape a relationship with Jesus? Afraid He'll find a crack in the foundation that we need to repair? What if a few simple - NOT easy - steps could repair the foundation, update the house, and make right your relationship with Jesus so that you can start living the life He wants you to live? Join my guest, Jon, and me as we talk about his addiction to alcohol - one that started while he was living as an active Christian. Listen as he shares what happened, the steps he took, and what his life looks like today. Then check out Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic for a deeper dive and thorough explanations of how he went from a messy addiction to a Gideon moment. You do not have to have an addiction to alcohol to enjoy this conversation...   Learn more about Jon: Website: https://www.jonseidl.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonseidl Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/confessions-of-a-christian-alcoholic-with-jon-seidl/id1813869195   CONFESSIONS OF A CHRISTIAN ALCOHOLIC: https://amzn.to/4nNYAae Jon's First Book: Finding Rest: https://amzn.to/4mKX9se   Augustine Institute & the Amen App: https://www.augustineinstitute.org/program-and-resources/amen   Armor Up. Fight the Good Fight. Seek Beauty. Make Your Words Warrior Words.   Purchase Art or make a Donation: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords NEW Merch Store: https://heather-clr-shop.fourthwall.com   Become a Warrior Words Insider: 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 who helped make this podcast possible: Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24 Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16 Podcast Coach, Stefanie Gass:  Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/ Podbean Podcast Hosting: https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords Lilla Rose: https://www.lillarose.com/mamacre8s   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 127 of the Warrior Words podcast!   In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about the word lowly. Is it a positive word or a negative one? How does God treat the lowly of this world? Well, one of them became the mother of Jesus and part of His plan for the salvation of His people.   Armor Up. Fight the Good Fight. Seek Beauty. Make Your Words Warrior Words.   NEW Merch Store: https://heather-clr-shop.fourthwall.com/ Purchase Art or make a Donation: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords   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 who helped make this podcast possible: Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24 Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16 Podcast Coach, Stefanie Gass:  Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/ Podbean Podcast Hosting: https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords Lilla Rose: https://www.lillarose.com/mamacre8s   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 126 of the Warrior Words podcast!   This week, I welcomed my first-ever guest back to the podcast. Jeri Bisbee said something in her original episode - waaay back in Episode 4 - something about a miraculous healing. I had to know more! So I asked her to come back on the show to share the details, and she was thrilled to let people know what God did for her. We start with the trauma of her diagnosis, and go through what she did, and didn't do, along the way. One thing we both made clear in the episode was that there is a place for medicine and medical miracles. This episode is in no way "medical advice." Please, always consult your medical AND Biblical experts before making a decision about how to treat any conditions you may experience. That being said, Jeri's experience was incredible, and I hope it opens your eyes to the fact that miracles abound; we may just have to look for them!   Learn more about Jeri: Website: https://www.180ministries.net/ Parent Site: https://teenchallengeusa.org/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-your-wake-up-call-alcoholic-addict-co-dependent/id1633725280   Armor Up. Fight the Good Fight. Seek Beauty. Make Your Words Warrior Words.   Purchase Art or make a Donation: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords NEW Merch Store: https://heather-clr-shop.fourthwall.com   Become a Warrior Words Insider: 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 who helped make this podcast possible: Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24 Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16 Podcast Coach, Stefanie Gass:  Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/ Podbean Podcast Hosting: https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords Lilla Rose: https://www.lillarose.com/mamacre8s   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.