In light of the devastating Covid-19 situation and it’s significant impact on each of our lives, we can’t think of a more fitting woman to kick off our “Sheroes of the Faith” series than with THE Beth Moore. Having dedicated herself to the study and practice of God’s word for decades, Beth Moore is the older sister in the faith we all need right now. Let us tell you. If you need to be reminded that reading the Scriptures really is worth it and that the God of the Bible is who He says He is, then this episode is for you. In today’s episode, Beth Moore shares about how she came to love the Scriptures, what it looks like to dedicate herself to her craft while prioritizing her family and the story behind her latest book, Chasing Vines. While this episode was recorded before the start of the pandemic, Beth Moore’s discussion with our host, Kat Armstrong, is so timely in this moment and full of the hope we need right now. We are so thankful to Beth for sharing her story and about the ways God continues to work in her life. We hope that Kat’s conversation with Beth Moore brings hope and a renewed curiosity for Scriptures to you wherever you are in your faith today.
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Instagram: @bethmoorelpm
Facebook: Living Proof Ministries with Beth Moore
Links from the show:
Chasing Vines: Finding Your Way to an Immensely Fruitful Life by Beth Moore
Verses:
1 John 5:12-13 "Now this is the confidence we have before Him: Whenever we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. 15 And if we know that He hears whatever we ask, we know that we have what we have asked Him for."
Acts 16:11-15 "We boarded a boat at Troas and sailed straight across to the island of Samothrace, and the next day we landed at Neapolis. 12 From there we reached Philippi, a major city of that district of Macedonia and a Roman colony. And we stayed there several days.
13 On the Sabbath we went a little way outside the city to a riverbank, where we thought people would be meeting for prayer, and we sat down to speak with some women who had gathered there. 14 One of them was Lydia from Thyatira, a merchant of expensive purple cloth, who worshiped God. As she listened to us, the Lord opened her heart, and she accepted what Paul was saying. 15 She and her household were baptized, and she asked us to be her guests. “If you agree that I am a true believer in the Lord,” she said, “come and stay at my home.” And she urged us until we agreed."
Luke 8:1-3 "Soon afterward Jesus began a tour of the nearby towns and villages, preaching and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom of God. He took his twelve disciples with him, 2 along with some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases. Among them were Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons; 3 Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod’s business manager; Susanna; and many others who were contributing from their own resources to support Jesus and his disciples."
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In the final episode of our series, Breaking the Glass Ceiling, Kat Armstrong chats with the brilliant and creative Debora Annino. Debora’s story of creativity, faith and bravery is the inspiration we all need right now.
Connect With Debora
Instagram: @debora_annino
Website: littlethingsmatter.net
Book: Little Things Matter by Debora and Barry Annino
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We know we are still living in an unprecedented time of uncertainty and that we are all doing our best to navigate this time well. You all loved our last episode with Tiffany Ashenfelter so much that the amazing Feleceia Benton teamed up with Tiffany to co-create a super thoughtful and practical digital guide on how we can find peace during this time of uncertainty. The guide is filled with practical tips, calming scripture and thoughtful prompts for journaling. In light of the current situation, our host, Kat Armstrong, and National Director, Feleceia Benton, recorded a special bonus episode to discuss this exclusive digital download, help you find peace and focus on stories of hope during this time.
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Instagram: @heyfeleceia & @katarmstrong1
Verses
James 1:2-5 " Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you."
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Are you wondering how to adjust in these uncertain times? We know our all of our lives look very different then they did even just a week ago leaving us with a lot of thoughts, fears and emotions. All of us at Polished are right there with you. We are trying to learn how to cope in the midst of this extremely hard time which is why our co-founder, Kat Armstrong, talked with Tiffany Ashenfelter, a licensed professional counselor and Polished leader, to talk about mental wellbeing during a crisis. In the episode, Tiffany helps us to understand our different reactions to the current situation and gives several incredibly helpful tips for staying emotionally healthy during this crisis.
Tiffany is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor in Dallas TX specializing in helping individual's whose lives are screaming something's gotta give. She is partnered with her husband Michael, who specializes in helping couples identify and overcome the conflict cycles that leads to disconnection.
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Instagram: @tiffanyashenfelter
Website: Ashenfeltercounseling.com
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We know. There is a lot going on in our world right now. Whether you need a short distraction to give your mind a break or need some company while you clorox your house for the millionth time, we are so excited to share the latest episode in our Breaking the Glass Ceiling series with you. In today’s episode, Kat chats with Chong-Ae Shah about the importance of always having a desire to learn from colleagues and the joy that comes with investing in others. Let us tell you. Chong-Ae is the real deal. Throughout her career, she has worked for General Motors, AARP, International Justice Mission and currently serves as the Associate Director of DTS-DC. And she has absolutely broken glass ceilings every step of the way. Chong-Ae’s gratitude for and tenacity to learn from those who have gone before her will inspire you no matter where you are in your career.
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Did you hear that? It’s the guests for our March episodes shattering the glass ceiling. This month, we’ll learn from the stories women who are breaking into boardrooms, C-Suites, and partner roles normally filled by men. We’re confident you’ll be encouraged hearing from women who have entered into professional settings where no women had gone before.
To kick off our new series, Kat chats with Gaylan Hendricks, the founder and CEO of Senior Security Benefits. In today's episode, Gaylan shares about she persevered in her career despite several difficult disruptions throughout her life. Her courage and tenacity to go where God called her is inspiring. No matter where you are in your professional and personal life, we know you'll be encouraged by Gaylan's story today.
Connect With Gaylan
Instagram: @hendricksgaylan
Verses:
Romans 8:26 "In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans."
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Instagram: @shyspeaks
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Devika Kornbacher is a brilliant technology attorney and partner in Houston, Texas. She started her career working in ministry serving teens and young adults after graduating Cum Laude with a B.S. in Engineering. Devika later successfully transitioned into the field of engineering. While working as an engineer she was reminded of her childhood dream to be an attorney and went on to receive her J.D. from Harvard Law School. Devika is a remarkable actress and entertainer, a thoughtful and incredibly generous sister and friend. I see her as brave and fearless in the pursuit to be obedient to the places and spaces where God has called her.
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Instagram: @Devikakornbacher
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Ashley shares about taking a leap of faith during her successful career as an Investment Banking Analyst in NYC, after graduating with a Finance and International Business degree from the University of Texas at Austin. Listen in as she breaks down one of my favorite phrases, Do it Afraid.
Ashley brings strategic systems to help dreams become ventures that soar through, Bird Williams Consulting, and on her podcast, Bird Means Business she shares practical tips from her 7-year journey in entrepreneurship. Ashley is owner of The League, a warehouse gym in Houston. She’s an investor, wife and mom to two ridiculously adorable sons.
Ashley Williams helps entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses. Through Bird Williams Consulting, she brings strategic systems to help dreams become ventures that soar. Through her podcast, Bird Means Business, Ashley shares practical tips from her 7-year journey in entrepreneurship. In Ashley's first business, The League, a warehouse gym in Houston, TX, she handles business operations and strategic planning for their growing fitness community. Before pursuing entrepreneurship, Ashley worked in business development with start-up companies. Ashley began her career as an Investment Banking Analyst in New York City, executing 15 equity transactions for global clients. Ashley graduated with a Finance and International Business degree from the University of Texas at Austin. She recently invested in Five Central, a restaurant concept with a unique dining experience in Houston's Upper Kirby Area. Ashley has two ridiculously adorable sons, Terry and Trenton, who bring her so much joy. She's involved in her church and community and enjoys gathering friends and connecting people.
Connect With Ashley
Instagram: @ashleymonee
Website: birdwilliamsconsulting.com
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As professional women with full lives, we know how out of control we can feel with packed schedules and no room for what we love most. We have some good news though! Our lives don’t have to be this way. We know. This doesn’t even seem remotely possible to many of us. But trust us, it is. The best part is YOU have the power to ignite the change in your life.Sometimes we need a loving friend to share the hard truth with us and Tonya Dalton is that woman for all of us today. In the latest episode, Tonya graciously reminds us of the importance of taking ownership of our choices in our lives and guides us in how to break down our choices that are keeping us from making the changes we want to see in our lives. Hopefully you’ll let out a sigh of relief after listening to today’s episode and find freedom in owning the choices that affect your daily life.
Tonya Dalton is a productivity expert, author, speaker and founder of inkWELL Press Productivity Co, a company centered around productivity tools and training. She released her book, The Joy of Missing Out, with Harper Collins in the fall of 2019, which has been named a top ten business book of the year by Fortune Magazine.
Tonya’s messages about business management, productivity, and the pursuit of passion have impacted thousands and inspired her to launch her podcast, Productivity Paradox which has surpassed more than a million downloads. Her podcast regularly ranks in the top 50 of all business management podcasts on Apple Podcasts.
Tonya has been featured on Real Simple, Entrepreneur, Inc., Apartment Therapy, Lauren Conrad, and Fast Company among other places. Tonya has received the Enterprising Woman of the Year Award and has been named North Carolina's Female Entrepreneur to Watch by The Ladders.
Connect With Tonya
Instagram: @tonya.i.dalton
Facebook: Tonya Dalton
Website: www.joyofmissingout.com
Links from the Show:
The Joy of Missing Out By Tonya Dalton
Follow inkWELL on Facebook and Instagram
Verses:
2 Corinthians 12:9 "But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me."
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Season 4 is here! When it was time to celebrate a decade of Polished Ministries, we called our friend @marshawnevans. Like no other, she's able to help women make a shift in life. The women of Polished are discussing why we can't change. You know the feeling. Your goals are set, intentions made, dreams solidified. But actual change is elusive. That's why we invited Marshawn onto the Polished Podcast to talk about making shift. In Marshawn’s book, Believe Bigger: Discover the Path to Your Life Purpose, she encourages her readers to embrace the new opportunities God places before them without fear. She offers tools for pushing past barriers, discovering our dreams, and stepping away from confusion and toward clarity. Our Co-Founder, @katarmstrong1, spends some time with Marshawn talking about practical tools for embracing change and moving forward in boldness.
Connect With Marshawn
Instagram: @marshawnevans
Website: Marshawn.com
Verses:
Romans 12:2 "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind."
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