UNRAVEL - Podcast For Women

Readiness, obedience, selflessness, courage are some strong themes we find in the Acts of the Apostles especially in this Easter season. My guest today is a great example of one who strives to live by these morals even in today’s countercultural world. On this episode, I am joined by Sr. Rita D’Souza who  unpacks some treasured memories from her mission trip to Tanzania. Listen in as she shares on how to be open to the leading of the Holy Spirit in response to the call of bringing God’s love to whoever we meet, wherever we go.

The feelings surrounding Father’s Day are varied. For many it may stimulate gratitude and honor, yet for many others this day is perhaps more complicated filled with feelings of anxiousness and fear. Regardless of the successes and failures of our earthly fathers, this episode directs us to the source of everlasting and perfect love – God the Father.

I am joined by Cait Winters from Massachusetts who through her own experiences with divorced parents, teenage pregnancy and single parenting, shares how she discovered her Heavenly Father who desires to bring good out of every situation, including the broken and painful ones.

‘Nothing in our life is wasted.’ This may sound too unreal, but the story of our guest on this episode is a rich testimony to the goodness of God – of the One who brings purpose out of our pain, creates beauty from our ashes and uses even our mistakes to change the world.

Join me as I chat with the beautiful Arlene Theknath as she shares some very personal spaces of her heart. Through her story we discover not only the reality of brokenness that exists this side of eternity but also the reality of Hope, found in the person of Jesus Christ - our Saviour, our Redeemer and the God who makes all things new and beautiful.

If you're wondering whether it’s possible for a woman to be a lover of Jesus, family and career combined, then this episode is gonna prove to you just that! Founder and owner of her own sustainable business, Anthea Fransman from Cape Town, South Africa joins us on this episode to share about her journey of faith and what it means to be a Christian influence at the workplace.

Consecrated life, Vocation, Mission, Charisms, Evangelization… we’re talking about all of this and a whole lot more on this two-part series with Sr. Rita D’Souza. If you have been discerning a call to religious life for yourself or your loved ones, tune into this podcast episode as Sr. Rita draws from her own vocation journey, clearing out common misconceptions and offering some great insights, while reflecting through the teachings of the Catholic faith.

Consecrated life, Vocation, Mission, Charisms, Evangelization… we’re talking about all of this and a whole lot more on this two-part series with Sr. Rita D’Souza. If you have been discerning a call to religious life for yourself or your loved ones, tune into this podcast episode as Sr. Rita draws from her own vocation journey, clearing out common misconceptions and offering some great insights, while reflecting through the teachings of the Catholic faith.

On this episode, I reflect on personal and community experiences through the lens of the Transfiguration of the Lord where Christ was revealed in all His glorious splendor. It is my hope that this sharing will serve as a reminder that we all possess this same Glorious Light within us. You and I were created to be a 'city on a hill' - to influence, impact and make visible the Light of our Savior.

In today’s episode we are talking about something that’s still making headlines in magazines, on television and on medial. It is still hyped by healthcare professionals, and it’s still enticing consumers at local department stores. What am I talking about? I’m talking about Yoga – a practice praised by many for its calming effect and wellness benefits, yoga is definitely gaining momentum and acceptance in our modern culture and even in Christian circles. But question is should Christians be practicing yoga? We’re going to look at a great story that will speak straight to the heart of this matter and will point us to the greater truth beyond it.

'A father is his son’s first hero and his daughter’s first love.’ Although quotes like these soften our hearts, the reality of a ‘father’ may not be a very blissful picture for many. I would like to address such daughters for whom ‘Father’s Day’ doesn't necessarily call for celebration. I hope that through this episode, you will be reminded of your own identities as daughters of our Heavenly Father who doesn't just call you beloved but longs to lavish His extravagant love on you.

The ministry of intercession is about access to the heart of God. Prophetic intercession enables us to let go of our agendas and receive the desires that are in God’s heart. As intercessors we have been given Power to release God’s heart on earth. In this episode, my good friend Anne Marie helps us explore what prophetic intercession really is and why our prayer groups and communities can absolutely benefit from this charismatic prayer.

One cannot speak about Pentecost without mentioning the Holy Spirit. He is the Power behind every transformed life and yet, the greatest miracle of this wondrous feast is the miracle within – a deep seated belief knowing that we are children of the Heavenly Father. Everything changes when we discover not just who we are but whose we are. Listen in for some great insight on the Power of Pentecost and the move of the Holy Spirit in the revolution of the human heart.

Shattered dreams, hopelessness, despair and disappointment over losses and failure make for fitting companions on this journey we call life and yet this is where we have the greatest opportunity to encounter the risen Jesus… if we have eyes to see. In one of what can only be described as the most powerful post resurrection narratives, the 'Road to Emmaus' is a masterpiece, unfolding a myriad of stories where Hope remains the central theme. In this episode, me and my friend Nicole Hartzenberg exchange candid moments as we deep dive into this personal journey of both failure and triumph, to discover that like the two on the Road to Emmaus, we do not travel alone. Christ is with us. Are we willing to see Him?

One of the most incredible post Resurrection accounts is the appearance of the Risen Christ before Mary Magdalene. What makes Mary’s story so astounding is that she, a woman, and that too with a tainted past, becomes the first witness to the Resurrection and would then go on to be forever known as the Apostle to the Apostles. Join me on this episode, as I dive into the story of Easter through Mary’s encounter with the One who 'Called Her By Name'.

Whether you are familiar with the term ‘Feminine Genius’ or find it extremely confusing, you are in the right place. In this episode I have the privilege of dissecting some great insights on this subject with my friend and mentor, Ann Brereton from Australia. Ann’s rich and long experience in ministry adds significant value to this podcast. We dig deep into the meaning of Femininity, what role it plays in our journey and why it is so crucial for us as women called by God, to receive and respond to this gift for the church and for the world.

Isolation, alienation and lost identities! Who among us cannot identify with each of these? How do we respond when we feel like we have lost our sense of direction during adversity? Drawing from Ruth’s life, we take on a journey to a strange and alienated land, only to discover a strange yet sanctified journey. This and so much more on today's podcast.

In this episode I have the lovely Emma Sullivan from New Zealand. With an immense passion for women’s ministry, this young fiery daughter of God bears open her heart and all that God is impressing upon it to take her forward in her new calling. Tune in to listen to some candid conversations, vulnerable moments and spirit filled suggestions to discover and live out the call God has placed in each of our lives.

John 3:16, says God so loved the world that He ‘gave’. This very popular biblical verse can easily run through our brains without much cognitive thought but do we really understand what it means when God says He gives us His Son? More importantly how do we live in the reality of John 3:16? In this episode, I share my own learning’s behind this familiar verse which is the cornerstone of our faith.

In this episode, Nicole Hartzenberg and I talk about her courageous missionary journey to Japan. As a young medical professional who received a call to leave everything behind, we share about mission, courage, discernment and what young people may desire to know in their own call to mission.

In this first episode of Unravel, I uncover why this podcast exists, how it came to be and how it can leverage the purpose, potential and passion in women to truly discover their image and worth in Christ. Through the lens of scripture, I discuss how the Gospel of Jesus Christ helps us overcome cultural barriers and biases and how we can learn from each other's experiences.