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Author: Tina Smith

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Sword & Grace Unscripted is a podcast for women who lead businesses, ministries, churches, and organizations while carrying both conviction and compassion.

This is not a platform for polished success stories. It is a space for honest, grounded conversations about the real cost of leadership, the unseen weight women carry, and the grace required to remain faithful through pressure, complexity, building and rebuilding.

I am your host, Tina J. Smith, a π˜“π˜ͺ𝘀𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦π˜₯ π˜›π˜©π˜¦π˜³π˜’π˜±π˜ͺ𝘴𝘡 of over 20 years, an international π˜›π˜©π˜¦π˜³π˜’π˜Šπ˜°π˜’π˜€π˜© for women, π˜•π˜¦π˜Άπ˜³π˜°π˜΄π˜€π˜ͺ𝘦𝘯𝘀𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘒𝘀𝘩 for pastors/ministry leaders, Author, and the Founder and CEO of both a for-profit organization and a not-for-profit charitable organization. I have spent decades working across mental health, leadership, and ministry contexts, walking alongside men and women through trauma, formation, leadership strain, collapse, and restoration. I am also a mother to two adult children, one teenager, and a mom to a childhood cancer survivor. My work is shaped by lived leadership, faith, and responsibility carried in real life.

This podcast is especially for the stories that have been hard. The moments that left you betrayed, crying, and undone. The seasons where you stepped off the stage, walked out of the boardroom, closed the door, and carried pain no one saw and silence you felt you had to keep. These are the stories other Christian women need to hear so we can heal, walk with humility, love well, stand stronger, and rebuild for the Kingdom.

𝘚𝘸𝘰𝘳π˜₯ & 𝘎𝘳𝘒𝘀𝘦 𝘜𝘯𝘴𝘀𝘳π˜ͺ𝘱𝘡𝘦π˜₯ features women who have built, shepherded, stewarded, or carried responsibility for others and who are willing to speak with humility and truth about how leadership has shaped their faith, nervous system, relationships, and sense of calling. We value formation over performance and wisdom refined through lived experience.

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The conversation covers Shashana Kaplan's journey from the film industry to founding PIFSTER, a charity organization. It explores the impact of COVID on Shashana's career, her discovery of local nonprofits, the concept of dollar micro donations, challenges and adaptation, overcoming obstacles as a Christian woman in leadership, and the support from the Christian community. The conversation highlights community empowerment and the ability to adapt to change as key themes. The conversation covers the themes of battling the mind, finding identity and worthiness, building and sustaining an organization, and providing encouragement and support to others. Shashana Kaplan shares insights on these topics, offering valuable perspectives and experiences.Content Type: InterviewSummary:In this inspiring interview, Shashana Kaplan shares her journey from a 40-year career in the film industry to founding PIFSTER, a nonprofit organization dedicated to micro-donations to support local charities. Discover how her faith, resilience, and community focus are transforming lives and empowering women in leadership.Keywords:Nonprofit, Micro-donations, Community Impact, Faith, Women in Leadership, COVID-19, Charity, Giving Back, Community Warriors, PIFSTERKey TopicsShashana's transition from film industry to nonprofitThe concept and impact of micro-donationsFaith and leadership in community serviceGuest Name: Shashana KaplanChapters:00:00Introduction to Shashana Kaplan and PIFSTER03:34The Impact of COVID-19 on Shashana's Journey06:42The Power of Community and Micro Donations09:48Real-Life Stories of Impact11:11Building a Nonprofit: Challenges and Triumphs15:38Overcoming Obstacles in Nonprofit Management18:43Community Support and Engagement19:18Overcoming Personal Obstacles in Leadership21:20The Battlefield of the Mind23:12Finding Identity in Christ24:44The Struggles of Building a Ministry26:28The Importance of Community Warriors29:21Transitioning Identity and Purpose31:50Encouragement for Women Facing Challenges35:00Ways to Support PIFSTER37:00outro.mp4
Content Type: InterviewPrimary GoalInspirational and faith-based recovery storySummaryKristen Nagle shares her powerful journey of overcoming betrayal, loss of reputation, and personal crisis through faith, resilience, and spiritual strength. Discover how she found hope and purpose after facing public scrutiny and emotional breakdown.Keywords: resilience, faith, recovery, betrayal, spiritual strength, personal growth, inspiration, mental health, Christian faith, overcoming adversityKey TopicsKristen Nagle's personal crisis and public scrutinyThe role of faith and scripture in healingPractical steps to rebuild after betrayal and lossGuest Name: Kristen NagleTitlesFrom Betrayal to Strength: Kristen Nagle's Faith JourneyHow Faith Helped Kristen Nagle Rebuild After Public CrisisSound Bites"I was broken, betrayed, and felt defeated""I put on the armor of God and kept going""Faith helped me rebuild and find my strength"Chapters00:00Introduction to Sword and Grace Unscripted03:54Kristen's Journey from Nursing to Home Birth Advocate06:39Unlearning and Embracing New Perspectives08:45The Shift in Nursing and Personal Revelation14:56Facing Challenges and Speaking Out18:25The Power of Faith and Resilience21:22Taking Action and Building Community25:41Reclaiming Birth Conference and Its Mission29:02Navigating Anger and Finding Purpose33:25Empowering Women Through Shared Experiences40:22Final Thoughts and Encouragement for Women43:23outro.mp4
KeywordsChristian women, leadership, adversity, personal stories, empowerment, healing, resilience, faith, community, supportSummaryIn this episode of Sword and Grace Unscripted, host Tina Smith explores the unique challenges faced by Christian women in leadership roles. She emphasizes the importance of sharing personal stories of adversity, resilience, and faith. Through biblical examples of women like Ruth and Deborah, Tina highlights the diverse ways women can lead and the significance of healing and support in their journeys. The podcast aims to empower women to embrace their roles, overcome challenges, and continue building their legacies with God's guidance.TakeawaysWomen in leadership often face unseen challenges.Personal stories of adversity can inspire and empower others.Healing and restoration are crucial for effective leadership.Biblical examples show diverse ways women can lead.Community support is vital for women in leadership roles.Women must not rest in bitterness but strive for healing.Leadership requires courage and discernment, especially for women.Every woman's story has value and can impact others.The journey of leadership is often filled with trials.Women are called to build and lead with God's guidance.TitlesEmpowering Women in LeadershipThe Untold Stories of Christian Women sound bites"You are called to do this hard thing.""You have a place with your stories.""We need women to be heard, to be seen."Chapters00:00 Introduction to Sword and Grace Unscripted01:12 The Challenges of Women in Leadership04:00 Stories of Resilience and Growth07:46 Biblical Examples of Women Leaders10:20 Encouragement for Women in Leadership12:40 The Importance of Community and Support
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