On today’s episode of Fierce Calling, I’m talking with Hadassah Treu, an award-winning international author, poet, and blogger, who is passionate about encouraging the brokenhearted and helping others find hope in difficult seasons. Hadassah encourages us to discover the blessings and purposes in the painful seasons of our lives. From Bulgaria to Austria and back, Hadassah shared how her most painful experiences have become the birthplace of blessings, and how surrendering our struggles to God c...
Jul 15, 2025•41 min
Welcome back to Fierce Calling! In this episode, host Doris Swift welcomes back her friend and returning guest, Rebecca George—author, speaker, and founder of the Radical Radiance podcast community. Doris and Rebecca dive into themes every woman can relate to, including living in that “in-between-almost-but-not-yet” season, and the struggle of waiting on God’s timing in a world telling us to hurry up, because we’re falling behind. Rebecca shares insights from her newest book, You’re Not Too Late...
Jul 01, 2025•36 min
Welcome back to Fierce Calling! In today’s episode, host Doris Swift sits down with Jessica Ronne—author, speaker, caregiver advocate, and founder of the Lucas Project—for an inspiring conversation about faith, resilience, and answering God’s call in the midst of life’s biggest challenges. Jessica opens up about her lifelong journey as a caregiver, from growing up as the eldest of twelve siblings to raising a blended family of eight children, including her son Lucas who has profound disabilities...
Jun 17, 2025•35 min
Welcome back to Fierce Calling! In this inspiring episode, host Doris Swift sits down with Robin Gerblick, an award-winning author, biblical life coach, and founder of the Exodus Women’s Retreat. Robin shares her powerful story of redemption, from a painful past marked by abortion and decades of wandering, to finding healing and purpose through Jesus. Together, Doris and Robin discuss the real, raw, and redeemed journey that led Robin to embrace forgiveness, launch a transformative women’s minis...
Jun 03, 2025•46 min
Welcome back to Fierce Calling! In today’s episode, host Doris Swift welcomes friend Erin Harrigan—a Christian wife, empty nest mom, sought-after speaker, business coach, and host of the award-winning podcast “Redefining Hustle: Pursuing Success as a Christian Woman.” Erin is also the author of Pursuing Success God’s Way: A Practical Guide to Hustle with Heart , and she’s here to share her journey from achieving worldly success in business to discovering what it truly means to find fulfillment a...
May 23, 2025•37 min
Welcome to another episode of Fierce Calling! Today, host Doris Swift sits down with the inspiring Stephanie Alton—literary agent, marketing expert, wife, and mom, who shares how profound moments happen when we listen to God. Stephanie encourages us with her remarkable journey, including unexpected steps and small beginnings that God used to lead her right where she’s meant to be. Through stories of divine timing, open doors, and the willingness to say “yes,” Stephanie offers practical advice, r...
May 13, 2025•49 min
Welcome back to Fierce Calling! In today’s episode, host Doris Swift welcomes back author, coach, and Proverbs 31 Ministries writer Abby McDonald. Abby is here to talk about her brand new book, Surrendering Certainty: Hearing God Today by Letting Go of Tomorrow . With warmth and honesty, Abby opens up about juggling the demands of motherhood, writing, and community, and how God has shifted her focus to finding Him in both the big moments and everyday interruptions. Together, Doris and Abby dig i...
Apr 29, 2025•40 min
Welcome back to another uplifting episode of Fierce Calling! I’m your host, Doris Swift, and today we have a special guest joining us—Amanda Schaefer. Amanda is an inspiring author, speaker, and host of the popular podcast “A Cup of Gratitude.” In this episode, Amanda shares her incredible transformation journey through faith, joy, and gratitude. From encountering Jesus in her home in a powerful way, to using her podcast to spread the gospel during the pandemic, Amanda’s story highlights the pow...
Mar 11, 2025
Welcome back to another inspiring episode of Fierce Calling! I’m your host, Doris Swift, and today we have the pleasure of welcoming back a dear friend and esteemed guest, Dr. Evelyn Johnson-Taylor. With over three decades of leadership in women’s ministry, Dr. Evelyn is dedicated to guiding women through the many seasons of their lives, encouraging, empowering, and equipping them to triumph at every stage. In this episode, we delve into her newest book, In and Out of Seasons: Thriving in Life’s...
Feb 25, 2025•36 min
In this episode of Fierce Calling, Doris welcomes Tawana Lowery, founder of Miss Overcomer Global, a movement dedicated to helping women overcome through Christ and empowering them to become the key women of influence God created. Join us as Tawana delves into her incredible journey of overcoming life’s trials, from personal heartbreak and loss to the powerful epiphany that transformed her perspective on hardships. Discover how these experiences led her to develop a ministry that aids others in ...
Feb 18, 2025•32 min
Feb 04, 2025•42 min
Welcome back to another inspiring episode of Fierce Calling! Today, we're thrilled to have a conversation with the multifaceted Josh Huisman. Josh is not only a pastor but also an author, coach, artist, and podcaster. In today's episode, Josh shares his incredible journey through the ups and downs of life and how he has embraced a path where his passion, compassion, and conviction uniquely intersect. He opens up about the transformative power of intentionality, whether it's through cultivating a...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 2 min
This week's episode is an inspiring journey of transformation, faith, and joy that you won't want to miss. Join Host Doris Swift as she welcomes the remarkable Cindy Brinker Simmons to the Fierce Calling Podcast. Cindy, a best-selling author, businesswoman, and philanthropist, shares her compelling story that started on the worst day of her life and blossomed into a ministry that encourages others through life's challenges. Listen in as Cindy opens up about her personal trials, beginning with th...
Jan 14, 2025•44 min
Welcome to today's episode of Fierce Calling, where we're thrilled to have the multi-talented Karen E. Iverson back on the show. Karen is a licensed professional counselor, coach, public speaker, actress, singer, and artist, recognized as a difference-maker at the 2019 Author Advantage Live Conference. Her newest book, Winning the Mental Health Battle from Struggling to Thriving: 7 Tips to Navigate Anxiety, Depression, and Mania, offers invaluable insights into mental health. In this episode, Ka...
Dec 10, 2024•44 min
Welcome to another encouraging episode of Fierce Calling with Doris Swift, where today we have the pleasure of introducing Lee Ann Mancini, an award-winning executive producer, author, podcast host, and advocate for raising children with a strong Christian foundation. In this episode, Lee Ann shares her incredible journey and passion for equipping families to instill biblical values in their children, and to help them become critical thinkers. Her new book Raising Kids to Follow Christ: Instilli...
Nov 26, 2024•43 min
Welcome to Fierce Calling, where your host Doris Swift dives into heartfelt conversations and explores meaningful stories. We're talking with guests who take action where their passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. In this episode, we welcome back Donna Amidon, a wife, mom, speaker, author, musician, and graduate of Southern Evangelical Seminary. Donna shares insights from her inspiring book, Tracing His Promise: Understanding the Bigger Story of Jesus and What That Means for Us, which ...
Nov 19, 2024•39 min
In this episode of Fierce Calling, your host Doris Swift welcomes friend Alicia Michelle, a mindset coach and author of the new release Emotional Confidence: 3 Simple Steps to Manage Emotions with Science and Scripture. Join us as Doris and Alicia delve into the profound transformation that's possible through understanding and managing our emotions, using both science and scripture. Alicia shares her remarkable personal journey, detailing how a major medical crisis led her to rethink emotional m...
Nov 12, 2024•36 min
Welcome back to Fierce Calling with your host Doris Swift, where we talk with guests who are taking action where their passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. In this episode, we welcomed back Candice Reyes, the Executive Director of Her Well, a faith-based ministry inspiring women to reclaim hope and regain their voice after trauma. From facing her own traumatic past to leading a pioneering organization, Candice's journey highlights the power of healing through faith, counseling, and inn...
Nov 05, 2024•57 min
Welcome back to Fierce Calling with your host Doris Swift. In today's episode, we're diving deep into the art of rediscovering joy and the power of intentional living with our inspiring guest, Nancy Bowens, a mindset coach for midlife women. Known for her mission to help women embrace their potential and feel seen, heard, and valued, Nancy joins us to discuss overcoming modern challenges like technology-induced isolation, the importance of community, and finding rest amidst life's busyness. Toge...
Oct 29, 2024•48 min
In this episode of Fierce Calling, host Doris Swift welcomes Amy Senter, a Christian lifestyle blogger, artist, and educator, to discuss her innovative approach to Bible reading and journaling. Amy shares her personal faith journey of transformation from a severe health crisis with late-stage Lyme disease to a mission to make scripture accessible and engaging through simplified and creative study methods. Discover how Amy's teaching techniques and personal experiences have shaped her ministry, i...
Oct 22, 2024•40 min
Welcome to Fierce Calling, where I chat with guests who take action where their passion, compassion, and conviction intersect and use their gifts to impact the world for Christ. We share stories of hope and God's faithfulness to encourage, inspire, and challenge listeners to walk in their Fierce Calling. In this week's episode, A Journey Out of Darkness and Into God's Sacred Refuge, I welcome friend Lynn Rienstra, an insightful author, dedicated spiritual mentor, and pastor's wife who brings pro...
Oct 15, 2024•54 min
Welcome back to Fierce Calling, where we dive deep into God's word and testimonies of His faithfulness. I'm your host, Doris Swift, and today we're honored to have Rachel Wojo with us again. Rachel is an inspirational author, speaker, and the host of the Untangling Prayer Podcast. In this episode, we'll hear how Rachel's profound journey of personal loss inspired her latest book, Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments. We'll delve into the power of prayer duri...
Oct 08, 2024•54 min
Welcome to another inspiring episode of Fierce Calling! Today, host Doris sits down with good friend Kristi Woods, an acclaimed author and speaker whose profound journey of faith and perseverance will leave you deeply moved. We delve into Kristi’s latest book, 101 Prayers for Military Wives, a heartfelt guide designed to help military spouses—and anyone seeking a deeper spiritual connection—grow closer to God through prayer. Kristi shares personal anecdotes, from how she met her husband through ...
Oct 01, 2024•48 min
How can we impact future generations for Christ? It begins with discipling the young lives entrusted to us by God. Whether it's our kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, or kids at church, be encouraged that while the responsibility to disciple our kids and help our families grow in Jesus might seem overwhelming, it doesn't have to be. My guest this week is Christie Thomas, author of Little Habits Big Faith: How Simple Practices Help Your Family Grow in Jesus. She shares how little habits over time ...
Sep 24, 2024•43 min
My guest this week is Julie Sunne, author of Everyday Praise: Walking in Greater Peace and Sometimes I Forget: 60 Reminders of Hope For Your Hard Days. She shares her stories and how even in suffering, grief, depression, and heartache, we have hope and joy because our God is sovereign and faithful. But when the hard seasons come, sometimes we forget God is sovereign, faithful, merciful, and good, don't we? We talk about this and more! I know what Julie shares will encourage, inspire, and challen...
Sep 17, 2024•51 min
Ever feel like Job? Need an encouraging word today? Award-winning author Michele Chynoweth can relate. She shares how her own life's heartaches and brokenness reminded her of the story of Job. But God brings restoration and redemption, and Michele's story was not over. God's plans for her life continued to unfold in new and unexpected ways. Michele writes intriguing and fascinating modern-day suspense novels based on Old Testament stories. To top that off, one of her novels, The Jealous Son base...
Sep 10, 2024•47 min
What does it mean to stand your ground and pray big? This week I welcome guest Linda Kozar. She's an award-winning multi-published author who writes both non-fiction and fiction, including cozy mysteries! What is a cozy mystery? Find out as I ask Linda this question and more. Linda has a heart to encourage others with a touch of humor and a precious Southern flair. We talk about praying big, trusting God, what surrender looks like, and the importance of sharing our testimonies. We also talk abou...
Sep 03, 2024•41 min
This week on the show, I welcome Israeli tour educator and bestselling author Miriam Feinberg Vamosh and bestselling author Eva Marie Everson. We're not only talking about their second co-authored book, Ahōti! A Story of Tamar, but how God can bring purpose, healing, and redemption in the aftermath of family dysfunction, sexual abuse, shame, and humiliation. The book looks at the true events that Tamar (the daughter of King David) lived through, and the culture that led to her rape by half-broth...
Aug 20, 2024•59 min
Who attempts to run 110 miles in a snow storm to bring awareness on National Adoption Day? My guest Jessica Hurlbut. She's mom to five: two adopted, two autistic, and one average teen. She brings a fresh perspective on what it means to persevere and run the race. She helps us see life's hardships and struggles as blessings and opportunities. So good! She also helps us see that God's abundantly more looks radically different than what we might expect, and that's a beautiful thing. Jessica is pass...
Aug 06, 2024•51 min
There was a time when Lisa Granger felt her testimony wasn't exciting or dramatic enough to share. She grew up in a Christian home and had a great childhood. Her story did not include a powerful transformation of overcoming abuse, addiction, or life on the streets. But she would later discover that all of our God stories are purposeful and powerful when we use them to glorify Him and encourage others. Lisa had faith and things were going fine, until they weren't ... When tragedy struck her famil...
Jul 24, 2024•43 min
