Summary

In this episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, we dive into the beautiful mystery of divine communication, exploring how God speaks to us amidst the noise of our busy lives. Our guest, Wendi Christensen, LCSW, shares expert advice on tuning our spiritual radios, breaking down how to clear the static of confusion to recognize the still, small voice. Whether you're a Christian woman looking to solve the pain of spiritual interference or simply curious about how does God talk to us, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways.

Tamara K. Anderson also uncovers surprising insights about everyday revelation, discussing how a simple prompting to just sit on the couch with a teenager can be a profound message from the Lord. If you’ve ever wondered about how does God talk to us and how it impacts your daily peace, you won’t want to miss this conversation. Plus, we share practical steps for finding God at your own "kitchen sink" or "well"—making it easier than ever to apply these lessons in your own life and recognize bonus confirmations through music, nature, and inspired friends. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on how does God talk to us, and don’t forget to subscribe for more expert insights on recognizing revelation and growing your faith!

Episode Takeaways

1. The Radio Dial of Revelation: Hearing God is like tuning a radio. If you are feeling profound confusion, you are likely picking up interference or static from the adversary. Clearing your mind helps you tune into the frequency of peace.
2. The "Couch" Ministry: Sometimes God's promptings aren't grand missions; they are simple invitations to be present. Wendi shares how abandoning her busy to-do list just to sit and watch a movie with her son was exactly what God wanted her to do.
3. Bonus Confirmations: God knows we second-guess ourselves. He often sends secondary confirmations through a perfectly timed hymn, an unexpected scripture verse, or the inspired words of a friend on a walk.
4. The Woman at the Well Principle: You don't have to climb a mountain to hear God. Just as Jesus met the woman at the well while she was doing her daily chores, God meets busy women right at the kitchen sink or in the messy middle of their day.

Resources

Are you ready to clear the static and fine-tune your spiritual radio? Download our FREE Roadmap to Revelation: 6 Steps to Hearing God in Your Daily Life, which includes an exclusive Receiving Light and Revelation Audio Meditation by Wendi Christensen to help you find your stillness. 👉 https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/Roadmap-to-Revelation

Reflection Questions

1. What does the "static" or interference look like in your life right now? Is it social media, busyness, or anxiety?
2. Has God ever given you a simple prompting (like just sitting with a child) that you almost brushed off because you were too busy?
3. Looking back, what is a "bonus confirmation" (a song, a friend's comment, or a scripture) God used recently to answer a prayer?
4. Are you waiting for a burning bush, or are you willing to look for God right at your "kitchen sink" today?

Host & Guest

Tamara K. Anderson @tamarakanderson

Wendi Christensen @wendichristensencounseling

Transcript

https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/how-does-god-talk-to-us

Summary

Have you ever had a thought pop into your mind and wondered, "Is that God, or is it just me?" You want to follow His direction, but perhaps you are terrified of making it up or just following your own imagination. In this episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson joins licensed clinical social worker and co-founder Wendi Christensen to answer the essential question: How do I know God is talking to me?

We pull back the curtain on how the Spirit actually communicates in the messy middle of life. Wendi shares her "Diaper Wipe Miracle," proving that if God cares about a mom needing extra wipes, He cares about every mundane detail of your day. We also discuss the "Still Small Voice"—why God is rarely in the thunder and almost always in the whisper—and what to do when God asks you to do something scary, like showing up unannounced on someone's doorstep. If you are struggling with spiritual second-guessing, this episode will help you move from doubting the whisper to walking confidently in the Light.

Episode Takeaways

1. The Still Small Voice: God is rarely in the lightning or the thunder (1 Kings 19). He speaks in a still, small whisper. To hear Him, we have to cut out the noise and social media clutter to create moments of stillness.
2. The "Baby Wipe" Miracle: Wendi shares how a random thought to pack extra baby wipes saved her during a massive blowout in the car. If the thought is good and moves you forward, act on it! God cares about the mundane details of your life.
3. Scary Promptings: Sometimes God's voice asks us to step out of our comfort zone. Tamara shares how a random thought to visit an acquaintance led her to serve a mother unexpectedly placed on bed rest. When you ask, "Who can I help today?" you are signing up for active duty.
4. The Parent Lens: You don't have to be perfect at hearing God. Just like you don't fire your toddler for stumbling while learning to walk, God is patient when you miss a whisper. Hearing God is a practice, not a one-and-done event.

Resources

Are you ready to stop guessing and start knowing? Download our FREE Roadmap to Revelation PDF (which gives you 6 steps to hearing God daily) and get our Receiving Light and Revelation Audio Meditation to help you find that desired stillness. 👉 Download the Bundle Here: https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/pl/2148756546

Reflection Questions

1. Think of a time you had a "random" positive thought to help someone. Did you act on it, or did you brush it off as your own imagination?
2. What "thunder and lightning" (e.g., social media, TV, busyness) do you need to turn off today to hear the "still small voice"?
3. Do you believe God cares about the "baby wipes" (the tiny, mundane details) of your life? How does knowing He cares about the small things change how you pray?
4. Have you ever asked the dangerous prayer: "God, who can I help today?" Are you willing to ask it tomorrow morning?

Transcript

https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/how-do-i-know-god-is-talking-to-me

What Do You Call Vision, Mission and Goals?

Summary

In this episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, we dive into your strategic blueprint, exploring how to distinguish the dream from the doing. Host Tamara K. Anderson shares expert advice on aligning your daily tasks with your divine calling, breaking down the crucial differences between your vision, mission, goals, and intentions. Whether you're a Christian woman looking to solve the pain of aimless effort or simply curious about what do you call vision, mission and goals collectively, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways.

Tamara also uncovers surprising insights about navigating the messy middle, discussing how launching her personal Stories of Hope in Hard Times podcast taught her to rely on her core intention when technology and health failed. If you’ve ever wondered about what do you call vision, mission and goals and how it impacts your daily stewardship, you won’t want to miss this conversation. Plus, we share practical steps for mapping out your destination, method, and daily steps—making it easier than ever to apply these lessons in your own home and life. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on what do you call vision, mission and goals, and don’t forget to subscribe for more expert insights on Christian goal setting!

Episode Takeaways

1. The Vision (The What): Your vision is the destination. It is the mental, Spirit-led picture of what you want to create (e.g., a home that serves as a sanctuary of peace). Without a vision, you have no direction.
2. The Mission (The How): Your mission is your method. It is your daily stewardship and the specific way you use your unique gifts to bring that vision to life (e.g., curating a culture that prioritizes connection with God over digital distractions).
3. The Goals (The Steps): Goals are the tactical, measurable wins you check off your list (e.g., establishing a phone-free dinner hour). They are the bricks that build the vision.
4. The Intention (The Heart): Intention is the missing link. It is the heart behind why you are doing the goal (e.g., listening so your kids feel loved). When a goal fails, your intention can still succeed, preventing you from feeling like a failure.

Resources

Are you ready to define your strategic blueprint and stop the aimless effort? Download our FREE A Guide to Goal Setting for Christian Women. It features the new "Vision to Victory" worksheet, specifically designed to help you map out your destination, your method, and your steps. 👉 Download it Here: https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/offers/WyaLn2gS/checkout

Need a community to help you stay aligned with your vision? Join our Women Warriors Accountability Group! https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/join-now

Reflection Questions

1. Do you currently have a long list of goals, but lack a clear "Vision" (destination) anchoring them?
2. Look at one of your daily tasks. Is it just busywork, or does it actively support your larger "Mission"?
3. Think about a recent goal that fell apart due to a crisis. What was your underlying "Intention" for that goal, and how can you still fulfill that intention today?
4. How does defining your Vision, Mission, Goals, and Intentions change how you view your daily to-do list?

Transcript

https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/what-do-you-call-vision-mission-and-goals

Summary

We have all heard the phrase, "Well, they had good intentions"—usually right after something goes terribly wrong! It makes us think that perhaps intentions don't really matter if the goal isn't reached. But is that true? In this episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson joins advisory board member Amanda Powell to answer the question: What is the difference between a goal and an intention?

We move from just hitting targets to actually changing our hearts by exploring the internal compass of goal setting. Tamara shares a relatable story about doing mountains of laundry—and how shifting her intention turned a loathed chore into an act of profound gratitude. We dive into 1 Samuel 16:7 to understand why God values a holy intention far more than a perfectly executed goal. Amanda also shares a raw story about how a 14-day migraine forced her to abandon her business goals, proving that when your intention is simply to "grow and listen to God," a delayed goal is never a failure. If you are exhausted by performance-based living and want to learn how to turn your hollow to-do list into a holy mission, this episode is packed with the practical steps you need.

Episode Takeaways

1. Goal vs. Intention: A goal is a future-focused outcome (a specific point on a map, like walking 10,000 steps). An intention is the present-moment purpose behind the goal (the heart and orientation of how you walk those steps).
2. The Laundry Epiphany: Tamara hated doing laundry until she realized her intention: she wanted to raise clean, capable, contributing children. The goal (washing clothes) stayed the same, but the intention changed her heart from resentment to gratitude.
3. 1 Samuel 16:7: "Man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart." The outward appearance is your checked box, your published book, or your lost weight. Your intention is your heart. God grades your intention, not just your execution.
4. Hollow vs. Holy Goals: If you exercise because you hate your body, that is a hollow goal. If you exercise because you want to be a good steward of the body God gave you, that is a holy intention. The action is the same; the spirit is entirely different.

Resources

Are you ready to stop checking boxes and start partnering with God? Download our FREE Guide to Goal Setting. It features the new "Vision to Victory" page, which includes a specific Intention Tracker to help you align your heart with 1 Samuel 16:7. 👉 Download the Guide Here: https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/offers/WyaLn2gS/checkout

Need accountability? Check out our Women Warriors Accountability Group for free for two weeks! https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/join-now

Reflection Questions

1. Look at your to-do list today. Are you a "slave to the result" or a "steward of the soul"?
2. Think of a chore or goal you currently loathe. How can you find a "holy intention" behind that task to change your heart toward it?
3. Read 1 Samuel 16:7. Have you been beating yourself up over a failed goal (the outward appearance) when God is actually pleased with your intention (the heart)?
4. If your goal is delayed (like Amanda's business), is your underlying intention to grow still intact?

Transcript

https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-a-goal-and-an-intention

Summary

Have you ever heard the harsh saying that a goal with no plan is called delusion? We often have massive visions for our family, our faith, and our future. But because we haven't mapped out the how, we stay stuck in the cycle of "I'll get to it someday." In this episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson joins advisory board members Kari Anjewierden and Amy Johnson to answer the hard truth about goal setting.

We move from dreaming about change to actually doing it by looking at the mechanics of manifestation. Tamara shares the powerful "Blueprint Prayer"—a simple Sunday night ritual to turn your spiritual impressions into a Monday morning to-do list. Kari explains the "Missouri Moment" and why relying solely on your internal motivation (like a cell phone with no service) is a recipe for failure if you don't have a printed backup plan. Finally, Amy shares the "National Geographic Zoom" secret to finding your next step when the big picture feels overwhelming. If you are ready to stop wishing and start walking, this episode is packed with the structural faith you need to succeed.

Episode Takeaways

1. Wish vs. Walk: Faith is the "substance of things hoped for." A wish is just a shadow; a plan provides the actual substance (weight and structure) that God needs to magnify your efforts.
2. The Missouri Moment: Kari shares a story of losing cell service in rural Missouri and having to rely on a physical, printed map. In goal setting, your motivation will inevitably "lose service." You must have a concrete, structured plan to fall back on.
3. The Blueprint Prayer: Stop being a slave to your schedule and start being a steward. Tamara shares a specific prayer to say before writing your weekly to-do list, asking God to filter out distractions and highlight His priorities.
4. The National Geographic Zoom: God rarely shows us the whole picture. Like the zoomed-in photos on the back of old National Geographic magazines, He usually only shows us a tiny texture. Stop stressing about the whole map and just ask God: "How do I do this zoomed-in step?"

Resources

Are you ready to trade your wishes for a walk? Download our FREE Guide to Goal Setting. It features the "Don't Quit Emergency Kit" for those days when your motivation loses service. 👉 Download the Guide Here: https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/offers/WyaLn2gS/checkout

Need accountability? Check out our Women Warriors Accountability Group for free for two weeks! https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/join-now

Reflection Questions

1. Look at your biggest current goal. Have you mapped out the how, or are you currently stuck in the "delusion" of a wish?
2. What is your "printed map" (backup plan) for the days when you have zero motivation to work on your goal?
3. Try using the "Blueprint Prayer" this Sunday. How does asking God to filter your to-do list change your anxiety about the coming week?
4. Are you overwhelmed because you are trying to figure out the whole "grand landscape" of your future instead of just focusing on the "zoomed-in" step right in front of you?

Transcript

https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/a-goal-with-no-plan-is-called-delusion

Summary

Have you ever had a thought or a goal that is so persistent it just won't leave you alone? Maybe it’s a whisper to start a business, write a letter, or change your career, but you keep pushing it aside because you aren't sure if it's just your imagination. In this episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson joins advisory board members Kari Anjewierden, Tiffany Fletcher, and Amanda Powell to answer the question: What goal is calling to you?

We move from "maybe someday" to "Thy will be done today" by breaking down the anatomy of a divine calling. Tiffany shares her raw story of God calling her back to graduate school at age 49 to study the one field she swore she'd never enter. Amanda explains how she finally launched a reading curriculum after fighting the fear of her own dyslexia. We also discuss the "Cottage vs. Mansion" principle and why God often calls us to things we feel completely unqualified to do. If you have been struggling with spiritual indecision, this episode will give you a 4-step "Discernment Checklist" to help you test that whisper against the Spirit. Tune in to stop pushing your dreams aside and start stepping into your assignment!

Episode Takeaways

1. The Persistent Whisper: God rarely uses a burning bush. He usually speaks through a persistent, recurring thought or idea that interrupts you when you are on autopilot (especially in the quiet hours of the morning).
2. Cottage vs. Mansion: Kari reminds us that our vision for our life is often a "cottage," while God’s blueprint for us is a "mansion." A divine calling will stretch you far beyond your own limited blueprints.
3. The Humility Pivot: Tiffany swore she would never enter the mental health field. God called her to it anyway. A hallmark of a divine calling is that it requires you to do something you didn't want to do, forcing you to rely entirely on His strength.
4. The Discernment Checklist: How do you know a goal is from God? 1) Does the thought of finishing it bring peace (even if the process is scary)? 2) Does it serve others? 3) Does it require growth/stretching? 4) Is it a persistent thought?

Resources

Are you ready to stop ignoring the whisper? Download our FREE Guide to Goal Setting. It features the "Sacred Brainstorm" worksheet to help you filter out the noise until only your God-given assignment remains. 👉 Download the Guide Here: https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/offers/WyaLn2gS/checkout

Need accountability? Check out our Women Warriors Accountability Group for free for two weeks! https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/join-now

Reflection Questions

1. What is the "persistent whisper" or recurring thought that keeps coming to your mind when you are quiet?
2. Are you resisting a calling because you feel unqualified (like Amanda's fear of spelling errors) or because you just don't want to do it (like Tiffany)?
3. Run your current goal through the 4-step Discernment Checklist. Does it pass the test of being a "God calling" rather than just a "good idea"?
4. Are you trying to build a cottage when God is asking you to build a mansion? How can you surrender your blueprints to Him today?

Transcripts

https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/what-goal-calling

Summary

In this episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, we dive into the spiritual danger of a goalless life, exploring how being stuck in neutral can leave your soul feeling dormant. Our guests, Amanda Powell and Sandy Falter, share expert advice on our divine inheritance of progress, breaking down why doing nothing actually leads to spiritual atrophy.

Whether you're a Christian woman looking to overcome aimless living or simply curious about what do you call a person with no goals, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways. Tamara K. Anderson also uncovers surprising insights about artificial missions, discussing how losing yourself in video games or endless scrolling is just your spirit crying out for real progress.

If you’ve ever wondered about what do you call a person with no goals and how it impacts your spiritual growth, you won’t want to miss this conversation. Plus, we share practical steps for waking up your spirit—including our 10-step "Warrior Spark List" of 5-minute micro-goals—making it easier than ever to apply these lessons in your own life and build instant momentum. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on what do you call a person with no goals, and don’t forget to subscribe for more expert insights on finding your divine purpose!

Episode Takeaways

1. Dormant, Not Lazy: If you look in a slang dictionary, a person with no goals might be called a "slacker" or "drifter." But spiritually, they are simply dormant. Living without a goal is like having a powerful engine stuck in neutral.
2. The Artificial Goal Trap: The human soul craves progress so deeply that if we don't have a real-life mission, we will seek out artificial ones (like video games) just to simulate the feeling of a reward.
3. The Atrophy Principle: Humans are not designed to sit in limbo. Just like physical muscles, if your spirit does nothing, it doesn't stay the same—it atrophies and decays.
4. The 5-Minute Spark: You don't need a massive 5-year plan to get unstuck. You just need a 5-minute "micro-goal" (like clearing one counter or doing 60 seconds of gratitude stretching) to signal to the adversary that you are a progress maker.

Resources

Are you ready to wake up your dormant spirit and find your fire again? Download our FREE A Guide to Goal Setting for Christian Women to help you start moving even if you only have an inch of motivation left. 👉 https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/offers/WyaLn2gS/checkout

Need accountability? Check out our Women Warriors Accountability Group for free for two weeks! https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/join-now

Reflection Questions

1. Have you been judging yourself or a loved one as "lazy" when they are actually just "dormant" or overwhelmed? How does changing that word change your grace for them?
2. Are you currently turning to any "artificial goals" (like social media or games) to satisfy your soul's inherent need for progress?
3. Look at the "Warrior Spark List." Which 5-minute micro-goal (e.g., Hydration Habit, Sacred Silence, One Surface Sprint) will you do today to jumpstart your momentum?

Transcript

https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/what-do-you-call-a-person-with-no-goals