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The Didn’t Ask to be a Hero Podcast strives to share the stories of ordinary women who have overcome challenges and are now walking in the truth of God’s love, freedom, and victory! These stories celebrate the unsung sheroes who, due to unexpected circumstances, have grown in faith and are shining more brightly in the light of God’s story for their lives. These stories remind us of the familiar and the completely foreign, bringing women together across the divides of the unknown and the different. Ultimately The Didn’t Ask to be a Hero Podcast is giving voice to women who may not always be heard, with the intent of transforming other women’s stories as we transform our families and communities one story at a time.For more information, please visit our website at www.mazuriministries.org
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It's the Christmas season and today we're talking about trauma. We know it sounds depressing, especially during this time of year when most are focused on all the things that bring us joy like family and friends and Christmas movies and hot cocoa. Seems that a focus on trauma during the holiday season would be sad. But keep listening because this episode is for everyone – those of you who are in the midst of getting your Christmas on – decorating, baking, buying gifts, and wearing your Christ...
Happy Thanksgiving!! Talk about being busy! How many pounds of potatoes have you peeled? How many loads of laundry have to be done post all the holiday guests? Did you get any sleep last night with all the planning and preparations? Well what if this was your norm, like your everyday life? Well, for today's guest, it is. And you don't want to miss this episode Jennifer Titus shares the joys, the challenges, and the many, many faith-stretching moments she and her husband experience as they tra...
Annie and Davenia continue with a new season of the WEIGHT Loss Series. This month we'll be focusing on shedding the weigHt of the Hurry and Hustle. Join us as we dish it out sharing our thoughts and experiences about how busyness as consumed us and what we need to do in order to be still. We hope you'll join our WEIGHT Loss Program as we strive together to lose the effects of: Worry (Fear, Anxiety) Ego (Pride, Self) Ideas (negative thoughts and attitudes) Gift of Gab (our words and mes...
We're called to be the hands and feet of Jesus. But what about His voice, His cadence, His life? Conversing with Brandi was like sitting on the sofa, with a warm mug of tea and honey, in a warmly lit room, being filled with inspiration, hope and lots and lots of Jesus. Don't take our word for it. Listen for yourself and may you be filled with God's love and grace just as we have been! And to checkout all things Brandi connect with her on: Listen M-Sat 7pm-midnight - https://www.ktsy.org/eveni...
I'm sure you've heard the old adage, laughter is the best medicine. Well it happens to be true and it's Biblical! Proverbs 17:22 tells us that a merry heart does the spirit good. It's been proven what God knew all along that laughter reduces stress, fights against depression and fosters a positive outlook on life. So go ahead and take a listen to this episode as comedian Tanya Lewis and Annie dish out laughs and conversation that will fill you with joy! Take a listen and may your life be tran...
Meet Trish Blackwell, life coach, author, wife, mother, and confidence builder! Annie and I had the pleasure of chatting with Trish about the power of words - the words we speak to ourselves and others as well as the words we allow to wash over us! Join us for a candid conversation with Trish as she shares her journey from low self-esteem, eating disorder, and body confience issues to that of a Virginia-born, happiness-obsessed wife and mom of two now living life more beautifully in the light...
Annie and Davenia continue with a new season of the WEIGHT Loss Series. For the next two months we'll be focusing on shedding the weiGht of the Gift of Gab. Join us as we dish it out sharing our thoughts and experiences about how our words can encourage or embitter, bless or badger, build up or breakdown. We hope you'll join our WEIGHT Loss Program as we strive together to lose the effects of: Worry (Fear, Anxiety) Ego (Pride, Self) Ideas (negative thoughts and attitudes) Gift of Gab (o...
“Even to your old age I am He, And even into your advanced age I will carry you! I have made you, and I will carry you and save you..” Isaiah 46:4 Words to live by and these three ladies have done so for over 90 years!!! Join us today as we chat with three amazing women who have and who still continue to trust God, live according to His Word, share the gospel story, and bring others to Christ while in their 90s. They exemplify how healthy thinking and living can help you not simply survive bu...
Meet Marybeth Wuenshel, author, wife, mother, and prayer warrior! I (Davenia) had the pleasure of reading Marybeth's book, Your Thoughts Are Killing You, and this book literally changed my life! Join me for a candid conversation (Dare I say old fashioned prayer meeting and revival) with Marybeth as she shares her journey from negative, hopeless and shameful thinking to living in freedom from depression, worry, fear, and every negative thought, memory, and mood that once plagued her. And...
Annie and Davenia continue the new season of the WEIGHT Loss Series. For the next two months we'll be focusing on shedding the weIght of negative Ideas and false Ideologies. Join us as we dish it out sharing our thoughts and experiences about how our negative thoughts impact every aspect of our lives and can kill our hopes, dreams and big Ideas. We hope you'll join our WEIGHT Loss Program as we strive together to lose the effects of: Worry (Fear, Anxiety) Ego (Pride, Self) Ideas (negati...
When you look in the mirror what do you see? Well if you look through the lens of God's design and thoughts towards you, you'll see yourself as someone who is awesomely created, beautifully molded, and poised with promise and purpose. And this is how our guest, registered dietician and founder of Revelation Nutrition, Brittany Bauer, sees herself and works to help other women see themselves too! Listen to her episode and be blessed as she shares her journey from "food police" to "food not bei...
Meet Robin, a wife, entrepreneur and mom who does what so many of us do daily – juggles marriage, work, parenting, church, friends, extended family – but Robin does it all with grace and joy despite the added responsibility of raising and championing on behalf of Wyatt, her differently-abled child. Robin had the usual hopes and dreams of marriage and family life, but those dreams were dashed when Wyatt went without oxygen for 17 minutes upon his birth. His traumatic entrance into this w...
Songstres, speaker, author, and our friend Angela Bryant is back! You don't want to miss this episode. Annie and Angela dish it out about keeping Christ center-stage amidst the applause, the lure of fame and fortune, and the voices telling you to be different, be better, and do more. And of course there's lots of laughing, crying and singing too! Beyond this episode, you can connect with Angela more deeply. Read her book - Keeping Christ Center Stage Listen to her music - Angela's Personal Th...
Annie and Davenia kickoff a new season of the WEIGHT Loss Series, Shedding the wEight of Ego. Annie and Davenia dish it out as they share their thoughts about a recent photo shoot where they bare it all - their vulnerabilities, their fears, their scars, and their pride. Join us on our journey to seeing ourselves as God sees us and to embracing, loving and honoring ourselves as beautifully and wonderfully designed masterpieces of our Creator, scars, flaws and all. You'll be able to check out o...
Join us in a candid conversation with Nefer Nitty, who was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2019, has undergone four rounds of chemo and radiation, and was recently given 2 days to live - yet, she's still standing and fighting strong! Praise God, hallelujiah! May her story of faith, courage and complete surrender to the only One who can sustain us all serve to encourage and inspire you. May you draw strength from her testimony, as an ordinary woman living an extraordinary life through Jesu...
You don't want to miss today's guest lawyer and author, Maria Olsen! Maria shares her story of triumph over childhood abuse and trauma, alcoholism and the loss of her marriage, family and career. She shares how the weight of the secrets and lies kept her entangled in destructive behaviors and how the fear of being discovered as a fraud haunted her. Maria took a leap of faith, sought help and worked to overcome her addiction and her fears. Take a listen to this riveting tale of resilience, cou...
Hey Friend! Today's episode features Alicia Roberts, author, life coach and founder of The Confident Lily. Alicia shares her story of overcoming the worries and fears of being alone, unloved, and unworthy as well as the fear of raising her child alone. She shares how in her darkest hours, God's faithfulness and love towards her helped her to live afraid until she was afraid no more! We're continuing our focus on the stories of women who have shed the WEIGHT that has held them down and are liv...
Hey friends! Annie and Davenia are back and are excited to launch their WEIGHT Loss Program. Listen as they kickoff 2023 shedding the WEIGHT that can keep us tethered to the sidelines of life. In season 6 we will be shedding the weight of worry and fear. Listen as they chat it up about their own overcoming stories and their declarations to live in fear no more! This year, we're focusing on the stories of women who have shed the WEIGHT that has held them down and are living in the freedom of G...
Annie and Davenia celebrate Christmas! We share some of our Christmas memories and traditions and we invite you to enjoy our gift to you - 5 Christmas songs reminding you of the reason for the season! Send us a text. We'd love to connect with you!
Janeen shares her story of being incarcerated and finding her way back home, back in the arms of God. Send us a text. We'd love to connect with you!
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