Karissa Baker shares how she and her family are not only coping, but have found a way to be a beacon of hope post the devastating wildfires that ravaged Lahaina, Maui of Hawaii in September 2023. We pray that this episode fills you with hope, love, joy and light and if you're bringing that energy as you listen, then we pray that this episode will remind you to share that light with others who may be sad, lonely, or hurting.  

We invite you to not only listen to this episode, but to also give generously in continued support of those families who have been impacted and are working to rebuild their lives. You can give through the Mazuri Ministries Website for a tax deductible donation (be sure to indicate Lahaina Wildfire Recovery in the comment section). 

This is the last episode of our WEIGHT Loss series,  shedding the final weighT of Trauma.

This will also be the last episode of our podcast for a while. Annie and I are taking a brief hiatus, but we hope to return in the near future. This is a great time for you to listen to previous episodes and we'd also love it if you'd stay in touch. 

You can leave us a review where you listen to our podcast, on Apple Podcast Reviews  or on our Podcast Webpage . You can also leave us a VOICE REVIEW or message here! You can connect with either of us and leave comments on FB @davenialea and @annieraney and you can keep us in prayer and allow us to pray for you by submitting your prayer requests here https://mazuriministries.org/pages/contact/ 

We pray God's bountiful and continued blessings upon you as we prepare to enter 2024 and thanks for listening and supporting the Didn't Ask to be a Hero Podcast during 2023!

From our hearts to yours,

Annie and Davenia

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 Christmas sweaters – and for those of you who may be living in the aftermath of trauma.

We pray that this episode fills you with hope, love, joy and light and if you're bringing that energy as you listen, then we pray that this episode will remind you to share that light with others. 

Join us as we pay tribute to our dear sister, Nefer Nitty (guest from Season 2 Episode 4) who lost her fight with cancer. Continue in prayer with us and you can also continue to support her family financially during this time through the Mazuri Ministries Website for a tax deductible donation (be sure to indicate Nefer Nitty in the comment section). 

And continue listening as we share some of our favorite Christmas melodies.

Also, we hope you'll continue with us along our WEIGHT Loss Program as we strive to shed the final weighT of the Trauma.

To support your journey, use our Affirmation of Gods Presence or engage in 30 Days of Meditation to Be Still in God's Presence 

Finally, your reviews mean the world to us, and they also assist us in spreading God's message of hope and victory across the globe! So please leave us a review where you listen to our podcast, on Apple Podcast Reviews  or on our Podcast Webpage .

You can also leave a VOICE REVIEW here! Tell us what you think of this episode, or of this podcast and we'd also love to hear your story!

Finally, you can connect with either of us and leave comments on FB @davenialea and @annieraney. 

Merry Christmas and thanks for listening!

From our hearts to yours,

Annie and Davenia

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 train up eleven children spanning in age from 18 years of age to 18 months. How ever does she do it all while maintaining a rhythm of calmness and connection to her heavenly Father? Take a listen and you'll find out how she does it and we pray that you'll learn some ways that you too can find ways to connect with God no matter what's swirling around you. 

Also, we hope you'll continue with us along our WEIGHT Loss Program as we strive to shed the weigHt of the Hurry and Hustle. 

To support your journey of being still in God's presence, use our Affirmation of Gods Presence or engage in 30 Days of Meditation to Be Still in God's Presence 

Finally, your reviews mean the world to us, and they also assist us in spreading God's message of hope and victory across the globe! So please leave us a review where you listen to our podcast or on our Podcast Webpage .

You can also leave a VOICE REVIEW here! Tell us what you think of this episode, of this podcast and we'd also love to hear your story!

Thanks for listening! From our hearts to yours!!

Davenia and Annie