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During this interview with Marnie and guest Jessica Chenoweth, you’ll discover: The 3-part framework that turns a Scripture into a devotionalHow to open devotionals with hooks that capture attentionHow to structure a devotional so readers actually finish itCommon mistakes that kill engagement and why devotionals typically fail in the first 30 secondsThe relatability bridge techniqueHow to write applications that create actionHow to build a devotional series that keep readers returningHow to balance Scripture, story and takeawayHow devotionals lead readers into deeper transformationJessica Chenoweth is a Speaker, Bible Teacher and Devotional Writer with 16+ years of women’s ministry experience, known for creating engaging devotionals that help readers connect deeply with Scripture. Learn more at JessicaChenowethSpeaks.com and invite her to speak via WomenSpeakers.com.

During this interview with Marnie and guest Beth Krause, you’ll discover: 3 signs you may be serving from depletion instead of abundance and how to reset.Why you must not ignore the weight of stress and exhaustion and why leaders, pastors and educators must prioritize wellness if they want long-lasting impact.3 reasons your health, emotions and spirit must be cleansed before you can truly lead from overflow.Why Jesus’ time on the cross changes how we carry our burdens today and how to trade your trash for freedom, joy and wholeness in Christ.5 ways to nourish your body as God’s temple so you can serve with strength and clarity.4 practical ways herbs and nutrition can help you steward your calling with energy and resilience.5 tools for a faith-filled detox: spirit, mind and body.Beth Krause is an author, speaker & functional health & nutrition practitioner. She is the author of Take Out The Trash, which empowers Christian leaders with practical tools for physical vitality, emotional healing and spiritual renewal rooted in God’s design. Learn more at GraceAnatomyFunctionalHealth.com and invite her to speak via WomenSpeakers.com.

During this interview with Marnie and guest Natalie Lavelock, you’ll discover: How to recognize when God is inviting you into a new season of leadership.Why becoming the right leader matters more than building the right platform and how personal transformation fuels lasting Kingdom impact.The difference between building for God and building with Him so you can lead with greater peace, clarity and obedience.How calling, character, timing and assignment converge to prepare you for the work God has uniquely designed for you.Practical questions to help you discern what God is calling you to build, release, repair or reorder as you step confidently into your next assignment.Natalie Lavelock is an author, leadership consultant and an on-fire speaker who calls women out of complacency into confident, courageous obedience. You'll be lit up, empowered and leave ready to fearlessly follow God's calling on your life, especially during the even if's. Natalie is the co-host of the upcoming Convergence Conference. Grab your tickets here: https://bit.ly/44Cwze7 Marnie is the host of the upcoming Social Media & Marketing Summit. Grab your spot here: MarketingGodsWay.com

During this interview with Marnie and guest Toni Campbell, you’ll discover: How to identify genuine community needs before launching a ministryThe four questions every church should ask before investing time, money and volunteersSeven outreach models that can be adapted by churches of any sizeCommon mistakes that limit impactHow to turn one-time acts of service into ongoing ministry relationshipsToni Campbell is an author, speaker and outreach advocate. Inspired by the question, “Would your city weep if your church closed?”, she equips churches to create impactful, sustainable outreach ministries. Learn more at ToniCampbell.org and invite her to speak via WomenSpeakers.com.

During this interview with Marnie and guest Jenna Schutt, you’ll discover: Exactly why your testimony may not be connecting yet and how to make it more useful to your audience.3 questions that help you find the message inside your hardest season. Why emotional stories need a clear takeaway and how to give your audience one.5 ways to turn a personal story into practical teaching points people can actually apply.Why vulnerability without direction can overwhelm people, how to share hard things with hope and purpose, why you must not share every detail of your story and what to include instead.3 ways to turn repeated lessons from your life into signature phrases, speaking topics or content ideas.How to identify places your testimony can become teachable content: podcasts, posts, devotionals, workshops and keynotes.Jenna Schutt is a former cardiac RN, stem cell transplant survivor, writer, speaker, wife and mom who helps women train joy as a reflex. Learn more at JennaSchutt.com and invite her to speak via WomenSpeakers.com.

During this interview with Marnie and guest Dr. Shari Bowen, you’ll discover how to: Honestly reflect so you can break free from destructive thinking traps that can sabotage your marriage and ministry.Develop emotional intelligence to best manage yourself and gain compassion for your spouse and team members.Communicate effectively to handle conflict and contention.Operate in patience with the benefit of getting to see God at work.Revisit mercy as a lifestyle to become more Christlike.Accept and exercise forgiveness.Build a prayer life that transforms both you, your spouse, family and everyone within your sphere of influence.Shift your perspective about your role in your relationships to remove all weighty burdens off your shoulders.Embrace your God-given roles with humility, strength and dignity.Remember that this isn't about perfection - it's about becoming the woman God called you to be and letting that transformation reshape all your relationships, starting at home.Dr. Shari Bowen is an author, coach and professor. She is a co-pastor and engaging interactive speaker who encourages women to live faithful, flexible and hopeful lives. Come be rejuvenated to live out the spoken Word of God! Learn more at Drsharibowen.com and invite her to speak via WomenSpeakers.com.

During this interview with Marnie and guest Inseong Kim, we’ll be addressing difficult conversations including pro-life, same-sex marriage, gender dysphoria and more. You’ll discover: Why these conversations are more important now than ever.How to have graceful conversations about life issues without further wounding the wounded.The role of compassion and what not to say.The connection between transhumanism, technocracy, communism and abortion.How is AI shaping the way women make life decisions - and why should we care.How to understand the image of God and why this changes everything.How incomplete theology creates an open door for dangerous ideologies.Why it doesn’t matter who wins the AI race and what does matter.How we, as leaders can equip ourselves for this cultural moment.What we carry that no technology, ideology or government can offer.Inseong Kim is a journalist, radio host, Bible teacher, artist, author, film executive producer, entrepreneur and speaker who opens women's eyes through graceful conversation, powerful data analytics and truth. Learn more at InseongKim.org and invite her to speak via WomenSpeakers.com. During this program, Inseong recommends Claude AI from Anthropic. This is the platform she uses and finds most unbiased, saying “I had to fight to get my view to write with other platforms but was surprised with Claude, by how much it knew theology and these particular issues.”

During this interview with Marnie and guest Melissa Gendreau, you’ll discover: How to gently guide women to see God’s presence in their painful past without re-traumatizing them.How to blend professional credentials with authentic faith so you build instant credibility for hard topics.Practical ways to help audiences replace deep-rooted lies with biblical truth about their identity in Christ.How to teach “humble confidence” so women can step into boldness without falling into pride or people-pleasing.Marriage-specific tools that actually work: Boundaries in Marriage and the 100% Marriage Model.Melissa Gendreau is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Christian Coach, podcast host and compassionate speaker. She blends Scripture, story and professional insight to help you feel understood and encouraged as you embrace your true identity in Christ with humble confidence in every area of life and relationships. Learn more at MelissaGendreau.com and invite her to speak via WomenSpeakers.com.

During this interview with Marnie and guest Priscilla Doremus, you’ll discover: Limited time does not diminish your event.The #1 power play in planning.How to think outside the box.Define success in planning your event.The definition and importance of “Megaphone Mom.”How to communicate the vision clearly.How to delegate tasks you lack time and expertise to complete.The fastest way to find an amazing speaker in a short time.Priscilla Doremus is a best-selling author, speaker and founder of Seven Bears Publishing. She began following Jesus at age five and holds a doctorate in chaplaincy from Liberty University. Learn more at PriscillaDoremus.com and invite her to speak via WomenSpeakers.com. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍

During this interview with Marnie and guest Elsa John, we’ll address how to turn childhood trauma into transformative purpose. You’ll discover how to: Create a Values-Driven Framework That Inspires TrustTurn Awareness into Action by Recognizing & Responding to Emotional Needs with EmpathyEquip Your Team to Foster Growth and ResilienceLead with Integrity to Build Resilient LeadershipElsa John is a Christian author and entrepreneur who creates faith-based books and resources designed to inspire spiritual growth, strengthen biblical understanding and encourage believers in their daily walk. Learn more at HopeInInk.com and invite her to speak via WomenSpeakers.com.

During this interview with Marnie and Layla Rule, you’ll discover four of the main benefits and challenges of being married including how it provides social and spiritual shielding, provides a confidential sounding board, sexual safety and dopamine regulation plus emotional grounding. You’ll learn: 3 leadership hacks for married leaders4 daily routines that grow your impact as a ministry leader3-step communication tool that heals generations and breaks curses off your family5 signs of a true Godly Man and how to stay united andWhen married entrepreneurs should go into business WITH their spouse, if at allLayla Rule is the Director of the Healing Hub. She’s a heartfelt, goofy and laser-focused speaker who helps women break free from emotional pain through Scripture, musical therapy, transformational systems and mindset training. You'll be inspired, encouraged and delivered into hope. You’ll walk away with clear direction, able to make life-changing decisions without ever turning back. Learn more at www.HeailngHubSC.com and invite Layla to speak via WomenSpeakers.com. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍

During this interview with Marnie and guest Jen Ervig, you’ll discover: Everyone Matters: Parking Attendants, Partners & even the PastorsGifts vs. AdvertisementsLines are the EnemyCompelled Volunteers: How and WhyGenuine AppreciationHow to Work Yourself Out of a JobNetworking with the CommunityRetention Tracking: Why it MattersJen Ervig is an award-winning author of three books, speaker, pastor, coach & networker. She’s been a credentialed minister for 14 years, holds a Master of Arts through Kairos University and has also acquired her Assemblies of God Coaching Credential. Learn more at AsMyMindUnwinds.com and invite her to speak via WomenSpeakers.com

During this interview with Marnie and guest Gina Cavallo, you’ll discover: How to uncover the hidden wounds in those you serve and learn practical ways to guide them toward healing and resilience.Gina’s “layered healing” process, a step-by-step model leaders can use to help others peel back pain and rediscover purpose.Trauma-informed leadership tactics, ensuring your church or organization becomes a safe place for survivors and seekers.How to plant seeds of kindness and hope within your ministry, building a culture that nurtures healing and resilience.How to guide others to find identity and freedom in God’s Word, not in the criticism or labels of others.How to break the cycle of silence by creating spaces where voices can rise again.How to equip survivors to step into leadership roles themselves, multiplying the impact of healing across generations.Practical steps to cultivate courage, faith and renewal in your ministry or organization.Gina Cavallo is an author, a survivor and the founder of We RISE, USA. She walks leaders through her own horrific story of years of abuse, abduction and exploitation - and how she moved from silence to freedom. Her journey is more than inspiration - it’s a leadership model for transformation. Gina equips leaders to recognize hidden pain, peel back the “layers of the onion” that keep people bound and plant seeds of kindness and hope that produce longterm healing. She teaches how turning past hurts, trauma and secrets into God’s plan can transform not just individuals but entire communities. Learn more at GinaCavallo.org and invite her to speak via WomenSpeakers.com.

During this interview with Marnie and guest Kathleen Johnson, you’ll discover: How the Bible really answers the question, “Does God heal today?”Why we are passionate about getting this message out?Why the most selfless, humble, enemy-trouncing and God-honoring thing we can do is to trust God for healing?How the healing message got so mixed up and how to untangle the knots?Why you get to believe for your healing, even if you haven’t seen the evidence yet, despite many prayers?Kathleen Johnson is the author of the new book, Healed to Heal. Also known as “Scripture Girl,” she is a multipublished author and speaker who shares her story of miraculous healing to help believers embrace surrender, encounter God’s Word and Spirit and walk in lasting freedom. Learn more at KathleenJohnsonMinistries.com and invite her to speak via WomenSpeakers.com. Resourced Mentioned: Healed to Heal by Kathleen Johnson - https://amzn.to/4gX8c0c A Survivor's Secrets by Gina Cavallo - https://amzn.to/4mNQVrv Divine Healing Training by Curry Blake - Curry Blake - Divine Healing Technician Your Body Believes Every Word You Say by Barbara Levine - https://amzn.to/3WgjqTO

During this interview with Marnie and guest Michele Chynoweth, you’ll discover how to: Wake up every morning with renewed passion to Write Your Book RIGHT NOWGet back in the driver’s (writer’s) seat with a roadmap to get your book doneWrite, publish and market your book like a proHave more credibility by being an “expert” thanks to the prestige of your bookMake more money due to book sales and getting higher feesFinish your book in a fraction of the timeUse simple steps to make the process faster, easier and betterMichele Chynoweth is a speaker, book coach and bestselling author of several award winning contemporary suspense novels that re-imagine Bible stories. Michele loves helping writers become authors through her “Your Book Done Right” Master Class and Elite Coaching. Learn more at MicheleChynoweth.com and invite Michele to speak via WomenSpeakers.com.