It is For Freedom
129 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIt is for Freedom aims to share the stories of women who have found freedom in Christ, so that others too can be set free. Galatians 5:1 says, “it is FOR freedom that Christ dies to set us free.” The word FOR is a function word that indicates purpose. As women, sharing our unique story of bondage to freedom is FOR someone. So that they can get a glimpse of Jesus. So that they can receive freedom, embrace freedom and walk in freedom.
This podcast shares inspiring and real stories from women who have experienced bondage, and were brought into freedom by the truth of the Gospel. We will cover topics such as addiction, body-image, friendship, relationships, forgiveness, worth, God’s faithfulness and many more!
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Episode 127: Jess Connolly
January 04, 2022 18:51 - 28 minutes - 65.8 MBJess Connolly is a woman who wants to leave her generation more in awe of God than she found it. She is passionate about family, God's Word, and seeing women take their place in the kingdom. She's an author, a church leader, and a coach. She's written nine books - including Wild and Free with Hayley Morgan, You Are The Girl For The Job, and Breaking Free from Body Shame. Jess and her husband Nick live in Charleston, SC where they've planted Bright City Church. They have four wild and hil...
Episode 126: Norma Joyce Dougherty
October 12, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 54 MBNorma Joyce Dougherty (pronounced DOCK-ER-TY) is a spirited and commanding speaker with a warm and engaging presence. On stage, she carries listeners over many yellow brick roads to share her fairytale life and spiritual adventures to find the place her heart calls “home.” Norma Joyce speaks passionately about fostering the TOTAL woman’s personal identity through BODY, MIND, and SPIRITUAL development. In a culture where women find themselves overwhelmed with choices and oversold by di...
Episode 125: Annette Presley
October 05, 2021 15:08 - 24 minutes - 55.5 MBAnnette Presley is a registered dietitian of over 28 years, certified functional nutritionist, author, and creator of the Mommy Maker Method. After discovering that the diet advice she'd learned as a dietitian was actually contributing to chronic diseases, Annette changed course to learn about functional nutrition and nutrigenomics (how nutrition impacts genetic expression). Now Annette helps women literally manipulate their genes, so they can say goodbye to infertility struggles and hello t...
Episode 124: Jordan Lee Dooley
August 10, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 81.4 MBJordan is a National Bestselling Author, Podcaster, Speaker, and Multiple Hats Wearer. Instagram: @jordanleedooley Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordanleedooley/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrsjordandooley Website: https://jordanleedooley.com/
Episode 123: Erica Wiggenhorn
August 03, 2021 14:16 - 32 minutes - 73.9 MBERICA WIGGENHORN is the author of several in-depth Bible studies including Unexplainable Jesus: Rediscovering the God You Thought You Knew. Her newest book Letting God Be Enough releases in September 2021. Erica loves to teach God’s Word through conferences, seminars and retreats, and her own kitchen table. Through her teaching Erica invites you to embrace God's promises, live out your purpose and believe in God's power. Erica has taught overseas, the AZ state women's prison and her home chu...
Episode 122: Christina Dent
July 27, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 91 MBChristina Dent is a writer, TEDx speaker, and perpetual question asker. She grew up in a conservative, Christian home and earned a degree in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in Christian Ministry from Belhaven University. As a young adult, Christina assumed she had a solid understanding of how the world works. That changed when she and her husband became foster parents in 2014 and she got an up-close look at the realities of addiction, drug use, and the far-reaching negative impact o...
Episode 121: Tashena Berry
July 20, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 49.4 MBI am Tashena, The Encourager: which entails of encouraging women to Arise letting go of past pain, wounds, and memory {which can cause stagnancy in the naturally or spiritually}. Releasing wisdom in pursing God so they can begin to operate in the gift or gifts God has given unto each women. In this timing God is bring alignment to the body of Christ. I help encourage women in pursuing God concerning their identity so their purpose is revealed to them so they may start to run with fire in t...
Episode 120: Kat Puryear
July 13, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 67.3 MBKat is an authentic, Jesus-loving woman, who loves to love on others, can crack a few jokes from time to time, and is constantly missing her keys! Kat moved from her hometown, Charlotte, NC, and now resides in Dallas, after taking a chance to follow her dreams to cheer in the NFL! She enjoys being a full-time Real Estate Professional, part-time cheerleader, along with being a cat mom to Arlo. When Kat is not working, you can find her enjoying dinner with her girlfriends and creating content...
Episode 119: Andi Andrew
July 06, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 75.1 MBAndi Andrew is the author of She Is Free, Fake or Follower, and her newest book which is coming out October 2021, Friendship–It's Complicated. She is also the founding Pastor of Liberty Church, a multisite church she pioneered with her husband Paul in 2010. In 2015 she launched She Is Free, a movement that exists to engage and equip women to encounter God and expand the Kingdom. Currently, Andi's life is focused on raising her four kids in Brooklyn, writing books, creating for her show and p...
Episode 118: Yaritza Pluguez
May 25, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 59.4 MBYaritza Pluguez is a teacher, speaker, and founder of Colorfully Gray. Driven by her passion for leadership, she equips women to realize the leadership potential God placed inside of them so they can walk confidently in their purpose. As a certified coach with the John Maxwell Team, she develops everyday leaders through her You Are Called Leadership Course, Bible Studies, and Monthly Challenges. Yaritza has been married to her high school sweetheart for 22 years and is a mom to two handsome ...
Episode 117: Tiffany Bluhm
May 18, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 61.2 MBTiffany Bluhm is the author of Prey Tell, She Dreams and Never Alone, their companion Bible studies, and the forthcoming book Prey Tell: Why We Silence Women Who Tell the Truth and How Everyone Can Speak Up. She is a sought after speaker, writer, and podcast co-host of the popular podcast Why Tho, a show answering the existential and nonsensical questions we ask ourselves, with author and speaker, Ashley Abercrombie. She speaks at conferences and events around the world, and her work has bee...
Episode 116: Ashley Opliger
May 11, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 82.8 MBAshley Opliger is the President and Executive Director of Bridget’s Cradles 501c3 nonprofit organization based in Wichita, Kansas. Her daughter, Bridget Faith, was stillborn at 24 weeks gestation in 2014. Ashley’s mother had knit a small cradle for Bridget that allowed their family to hold her in a special way on the day she was born. After realizing there was a need for hospitals and bereaved families to have a dignified, functional way to hold tiny babies born into Heaven in the second tri...
Episode 115: Rebekah Anne
May 04, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 92.9 MBRebekah is a speaker and coach based in Boise, Idaho. As a Christian Life & Confidence Coach, she helps women get unstuck, build new skills, and deepen their trust in God and themselves, experiencing life as it was meant to be lived. As a Speaker, she blends grace and hard-hitting truth to wake women from their slumber and engage more deeply with their faith. Her mission to activate women to take ownership of their life, faith and gifts, for their good and God’s glory. Instagram: @therealr...
Episode 114: Fancy Peterson
April 27, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 67 MBI was born and raised in Harlem, Georgia a one red light small town west of Augusta. I graduated from Brenau University with my degree in Business Management and I currently work in HR and Development for a local non profit that serves the youth and families in our county. My passion is women’s ministry and empowering and encouraging wives and moms! I have been married to my wonderful husband, Daniel for 8 years and we have two amazing daughters, Bristol who is 7 and Stevie who is 6. We lov...
Episode 113: Kat Harris
April 20, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 90.5 MBKat Harris is a Brooklyn-based online educator, digital content creator, female empowerment advocate...She loves God, a good Beyoncé dance party, + has an affinity for Ranch dressing (don't take it away from her!). Her vision is for women to know their beauty, identity and value. She has a B.S. in Biblical Studies from Dallas Baptist University and is Co-Founder of the online publication The Refined Woman and host of The Refined Collective Podcast. She has also been a full-time photograph...
Episode 112: Nicki Koziarz
April 13, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 72.7 MBNicki Koziarz is a Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker and best-selling author of the book and Lifeway Bible studies 5 Habits of a Woman Who Doesn’t Quit and Why Her? + Rachel & Leah. Nicki’s newest book will be released in March 2021. Her family lives just outside Charlotte, NC where they own a farm affectionately called, The Fixer Upper Farm. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nickikoziarz.ministry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickikoziarz/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickikoziarz
Episode 111: Nick Brandt
April 06, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutes - 86.8 MBA graduate of UT Austin, Nick Brandt began a career in the corporate marketplace consulting before following a calling to into full-time vocational ministry. Nick uses his diverse skillset and energy to consult and partner with organizations, ministries, and churches to accomplish their missions and serve their needs. His expertise lies mainly in collegiate and young adult ministries, event direction and management, and ministry development and growth. He has worked on staff for The Flippen ...
Episode 110: Cindy Bultema
March 30, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 73.2 MBCindy Bultema has a powerful testimony of overcoming loss and addiction. Once a young mom who suffered from alcohol and drug addiction, Cindy now is a passionate speaker, author, and Bible teacher of two Bible studies for women (Red Hot Faith and Live Full Walk Free), as well as the Executive Director of GEMS, a non-profit ministry impacting the lives of thousands of girls worldwide. Cindy lives in West Michigan with her husband, John and their four children. Her passions include: Jesus, c...
Episode 109: Shannon Popkin
March 23, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 94.3 MBBestselling author and speaker Shannon Popkin loves to blend her gifts for storytelling and humor with her passion for God’s Word. Shannon is the author of Comparison Girl, Control Girl, and Influence. She’s been featured on Revive Our Hearts, FamilyLife Today, and Proverbs 31. Shannon is from west Michigan and is happy to be sharing life with Ken, who makes her laugh every day. Together they have the joy of watching their three young-adult children become the amazing people God create...
Episode 108: Jessica Mathisen
March 16, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 60.6 MBJessica Mathisen lives in Athens, Georgia with her family. She is a recovering perfectionist, a former teacher, and a lover of people. She is the author of four books, and her passion is to communicate God's love to others through writing and relationships. Her most favorite things are hanging with her family, eating chips and salsa, and reading good books. Instagram: @jessicanmathisen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessicamathisenwriter Website: www.jessicanmathisen.com
Episode 107: Mackenzie Coleman
March 09, 2021 11:00 - 32 minutes - 74.3 MBMackenzie is a fourth-grade teacher by day, and a health enthusiast by night. In June of 2020, Mackenzie started an Instagram account called Barely Brave. Since, she has reached thousands of people with the message that it only takes small doses of courage to live an extraordinary life. Mackenzie is relentless in her pursuit to bring awareness to mental health and the impact therapy has made on her weight loss journey. She loves her hometown (OKC), her trampoline, and her community! www.in...
Episode 106: Christine Trimpe
March 02, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 83.3 MBChristine Trimpe is an author, speaker, joy seeker, and weight loss warrior. She successfully lost over 100 pounds in her joy fueled journey of healing—body, mind, heart, and soul. The Lord instilled a passion in her to inspire, motivate, and encourage women to pursue healthy holy living: physically, emotionally, and spiritually. She loves to chat over coffee sharing the freedom Christ offers by choosing the path of surrender and sacrifice to sanctification. Her transformation story and soci...
Episode 105: Greg and Kelli Estes
February 23, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 92.9 MBGreg and Kelli Estes love the Lord first and then each other, but it hasn’t always been this way! Married for 25 years, they have walked through their fair share of hard days! But, God. Their story is one of miraculous restoration that points back to the goodness of God! Greg is currently serving as the Pastoral Training Director for Disciples’ Village where he spends every other month on the ground in Haiti. Prior to this, he served 9 years in a full-time Pastorate position in Kentuc...
Episode 104: Matt and Erin Blair
February 16, 2021 11:00 - 52 minutes - 121 MBMatt & Erin Blair are the founders and Lead Pastors of Limitless Church. Matt & Erin have been married for 16 years and have four beautiful daughters, Kaylee, Abi, Zoe and Elliana and their baby boy Judah.
Episode 103: Seth and Lauren Alexander
February 09, 2021 11:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MBSeth and Lauren Alexander love to shepherd God’s Church through His Word. Seth is the pastor of FBC Bicknell, where he has served the congregation he loves for 18 years by sharing His truth in love. Lauren is a conference and event speaker who specializes in communicating the timeless truths of scripture to form 21st century disciples. They both have a sweet spot for the local church, especially rural areas that are under-resourced. Seth and Lauren have four funny and spirited childre...
Episode 102: Toni Collier
February 02, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 77.8 MBToni Collier is the Co-Lead Pastor of Hillsong Atlanta and founder of an international women’s ministry called Broken Crayons Still Color that helps women process through brokenness and get to hope. She is a speaker, host and consultant that has helped organizations with creative marketing, leadership, student ministry and strategic planning.
Episode 101: Meredith Andrews
January 28, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 66.2 MBWord Worship Music recording artist, Meredith Andrews, is passionate about writing and leading songs that keep people's hearts and minds set on Jesus. Over the course of her four Word Worship albums, the Dove Award-winning artist has been using her musical gifts, love for God, and her huge heart for His people - to teach and remind us all about the enormity of our awesome and loving Savior. Andrews, who previously was on staff at Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicago now leads regularly at The Bel...
Episode 100: Brad Faulkner
January 26, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutes - 76.3 MBBrad Faulkner is the Lead Worship Pastor of Revolution Church. He rests in the fact that God’s plans are always much bigger for us than the plans we have for ourselves. In addition to leading the worship team, he oversees the musical aspects of Sunday services. Brad is married to his wife Ariel and has a daughter, Collis.
Episode 99: Brenna Kneiss
January 19, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 78.3 MBBrenna Kneiss is a worship leader, speaker, and songwriter in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. She is currently writing her first worship album and has recently released two singles on all streaming platforms. She is also a part of Movement Writers Music and Waves Girls Conference. Brenna has a passion for using her testimony to bring healing and empower movement in all generations. Whether it's writing, speaking, or singing--her heart is to create an atmosphere for the Holy Spirit to bring freedo...
Episode 98: Matt Blair
January 12, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 84.5 MBMatt Blair along with his wife Erin are the Lead Pastors of Limitless Church in Tampa, FL. Matt has 4 daughters; Kaylee (15), Abi (13), Zoe (11), Elliana (9), and a son Judah (1). Matt is passionate about helping people encounter the love and grace of Jesus and encouraging them to become all that God has created them to be. When Matt isn't with his family or leading the church you will find him on the golf course, exercising, or watching The Office.
Episode 97: Ava Davis York
January 05, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 63.8 MBAva Elizabeth Davis York grew up in the city of Chicago but now lives in Atlanta, Ga with her husband, John York. She is a worship leader who is passionate about the power that music has to speak to the heart in ways that words may not. Her heart’s desire is to help cultivate an environment that allows for free, organic, and raw worship. One that draws in anyone from all walks of life. She desires to serve along side those who feel plagued by hopelessness. Ava believes that God didn’t come t...
Episode 96: Natalie Grant
December 29, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 47.5 MBEight-time Grammy nominee Natalie Grant has remained one of Christian music‘s top-selling artists. Most recently, Grant launched her newest album No Stranger. A fierce advocate for social justice, Natalie is also the co-founder of Hope For Justice, an international non-profit organization that works to end modern day slavery. Over her 20-year career, Natalie’s prayer and mission has remained consistent: that people would experience the hope of Jesus in everything she does.
Episode 95: Jessica Richards
December 22, 2020 11:00 - 44 minutes - 102 MBJessica Richards is a mom to 4 children. She is a pastor’s wife, serving in the state capital of Maine. She homeschools her children and has built a business helping Christian women renew their strength through fitness and nutrition as a virtual coach. After a 2 year journey, she lost 100 pounds at home and felt inspired to pay it forward. "It was through Christ that I found freedom from my destructive tendencies and the guilt from the poor choices I made."
Episode 94: Mandy Johnson
December 15, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes - 78.7 MBMandy Johnson is a high-energy writer and speaker with a passion for encouraging women in their faith. After years of navigating God’s unpredicted twists and turns, Mandy confidently believes following Jesus means surrendering control—not begrudgingly, but joyfully! You can find Mandy writing weekly devotionals through her blog as she cheers you on in your faith. Mandy currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband, Kyle, and their fur-child, Dolly.
Episode 93: Ivanna Medina
December 08, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutes - 76.4 MBIvanna Medina is Christian Life Style Blogger working in fulltime ministry. She is originally from Venezuela, raised in Miami and currently living in Jackson Mississippi. She is the founder of Loved + Found; a place to deepen your relationship with Christ as you grow in His identity as the beloved. Ivanna has a heart for Jesus, people, and missions, and shares this in her Instagram. Her goal in life is to be a seeker of the Father, a lover of Jesus and an intimate friend of Holy Spirit.
Episode 92: Holley Gerth
December 01, 2020 12:29 - 33 minutes - 76.2 MBHolley Gerth is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, life coach, and counselor. She has sold over 500,000 books, cofounded the groundbreaking blogging community (in)courage, and now cohosts the popular podcast More Than Small Talk.
Episode 91: Stephanie Rousselle
October 29, 2020 02:01 - 44 minutes - 80.5 MBStephanie Rousselle is the founder of Gospel Spice Ministries. Her motto is, “God’s glory, our delight!” Stephanie is a wife, mom, podcaster, public speaker, Bible teacher, former women’s ministry director and strategy consultant. And she is 100% French.
Episode 90: Bethany Robinson
October 20, 2020 13:24 - 39 minutes - 72.9 MBBethany is a wife to her adored husband Chris and a mom to her son Landon, the founder of a non-profit organization R3, director of the community ministry at Revolution Church and a speaker for Unbound Ministry. At the age of seventeen, Bethany experienced great loss when she lost both of her parents. Bethany’s story is a great story of God’s redemptive love and his ability to rebuild, renew and restore our lives if we are willing to hand our story over to Him.
Episode 89: Alysha Miller
October 07, 2020 02:15 - 38 minutes - 71 MBAlysha Miller lives in Southern California, is a writer and owner of Alysha Miller Photography. She is host of The Marriage Project, a monthly podcast she hosts that was created to share the gospel and shine light on the sanctity of marriage through the telling of Christian couple's testimonies. Photography and writing are creative outlets for Alysha and have been ways to help build community and interactions with like-minded creatives and sisters in Christ.
Episode 88: Mandy Godwin
September 29, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 84.4 MBToday's guest is Mandy Godwin. Mandy has been married to her high school sweetheart for 15 years, and is a mom to 6 beautiful children. Through her journey she has walked through infertility, ministered to many women as she directed a pregnancy center for 5 years, and currently ministers along side her husband as he serves as lead pastor at their church. Mandy is passionate about adoption, foster care, homeschool and living the life God has created for her and her family in their small East ...
Episode 87: Scotti Beth Lawson
September 22, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 64.1 MBScotti Beth Lawson is a 29 year old New Orleans native who is now a Texas resident. She has been in student ministry for 6 years and has a passion for high school students and young women to have a deep knowledge of their identity in Christ. Scotti Beth believes that when we truly understand who we are in Christ, the temptations of this world will not land the same, but instead, we will encounter the beauty of The Holy Spirit’s work in us to make us more and more like Jesus.
Episode 86: Ellante Vides
September 08, 2020 14:34 - 33 minutes - 61.7 MBToday on the podcast we have Ellante Vides! She is from Charlotte, NC. She is married & graduated from Fort Mill High School, and is the is the oldest of 5 half siblings & 4 step siblings! Ellante started a Faith based Blog (@thecltblogger on Instagram), two podcasts (Women of The Well Podcast and THECLTBLOGGER Podcast), and a YouTube Channel (Proverbs Says)! All designed to uplift & encourage women!
Episode 85: Georgia Brown
September 01, 2020 15:23 - 30 minutes - 56.3 MBGeorgia Brown is a lover of Jesus and people. Born and raised in Arkansas, Georgia now calls Music City, home. A senior at Middle Tennessee State University, studying the Recording Industry, Georgia's prayer is to be a light for the Gospel in and out of the classroom as well as on and off the screen. Georgia loves hosting her podcast, "Faith and Friends", smiling, hiking, and reading books while a warm mug of coffee holds her hand.
Episode 84: Whitney Putnam
August 25, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 67.9 MBWhitney’s greatest joy comes when she is helping women live big, happy lives in the midst of a busy and broken world. She gets to do this through her podcast, A Big, Happy Life and through her program, Seven Weeks to Discover Your Big, Happy Life. She also founded a non-profit based in prayer and community and is the author of the book, Imperfectly Brave, which helps women redefine what it means to be brave.
Episode 83: Becky Leach
August 18, 2020 13:34 - 44 minutes - 80.9 MBBecky is a fervent writer, accidental speaker + self-taught artist. She adores Instagram, hates working out and is obsessive over the creamer in her coffee. She is a mom of three crazy kids and married to her high school sweetheart, who just so happens to also be her State Representative. The beat of Becky’s heart is to equip women in living free in the grace of Jesus's great love.
Episode 82: Katie Bulmer
August 11, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 52.1 MBKatie believes in the power of young women to change the world. She is the host of the Truth for your Twenties Podcast and speaker to over 30 colleges nationwide. Her husband and two daughters love exploring the mountains of Chattanooga Tennessee where they live.
Episode 81: Enneagram Type 9
July 30, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 46.9 MBAinsley is a dream champion for the next generation, empowering young adults to adventure with Jesus and embrace a fierce self love. Ainsley is also an Enneagram Coach! She believes the Enneagram has the ability to harness and transform self-limiting behaviors into life-enhancing personal empowerment. On this weeks episode Holly & Ainsley will be diving into Type 9 on the Enneagram.
Episode 80: Enneagram Type 8
July 28, 2020 12:18 - 29 minutes - 54.3 MBAinsley is a dream champion for the next generation, empowering young adults to adventure with Jesus and embrace a fierce self love. Ainsley is also an Enneagram Coach! She believes the Enneagram has the ability to harness and transform self-limiting behaviors into life-enhancing personal empowerment. On this weeks episode Holly & Ainsley will be diving into Type 8 on the Enneagram.
Episode 79: Enneagram 7
July 23, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 59.6 MBAinsley is a dream champion for the next generation, empowering young adults to adventure with Jesus and embrace a fierce self love. Ainsley is also an Enneagram Coach! She believes the Enneagram has the ability to harness and transform self-limiting behaviors into life-enhancing personal empowerment. On this weeks episode Holly & Ainsley will be diving into Type 7 on the Enneagram.
Episode 78: Enneagram Type 6
July 21, 2020 11:47 - 27 minutes - 50.4 MBAinsley is a dream champion for the next generation, empowering young adults to adventure with Jesus and embrace a fierce self love. Ainsley is also an Enneagram Coach! She believes the Enneagram has the ability to harness and transform self-limiting behaviors into life-enhancing personal empowerment. On this weeks episode Holly & Ainsley will be diving into Type 6 on the Enneagram.