Guest Bio: Kelly Minter is passionate about God’s Word and believes it permeates all of life. The personal healing and steadfast hope she’s found in the pages of Scripture fuel her passion to connect God’s Word to our everyday lives. When she’s not writing or teaching, you can find her tending her garden, taking a walk with friends, cooking for her nieces and nephews, riding a boat down the Amazon River, or walking through a Moldovan village with Justice & Mercy International. Kelly holds a Master’s degree in Biblical and Theological Studies from Denver Seminary.

Show Summary: When was the last time things didn’t go as you had planned? Often, we come up with a path for our life that doesn’t work out the way we thought it would. Kelly Minter wanted to be a successful worship singer, but she eventually realized that was not what God had in store for her. Join hosts Elisa Morgan and Vivian Mabuni as they explore how to trust and worship God—even when He changes our plans—during this God Hears Her conversation.

Notes and Quotes:

“The Lord has not wasted any of this journey.” —Kelly Minter

“Worship in many respects is anything we do throughout the day for the glory of the Lord and in service of Him.” —Kelly Minter

“Part of this walk is that there’s going to be some hardship in this life and that’s not a mistake, that’s part of the road that we’re called to walk.” —Kelly Minter

“Idolatry is an issue when anything becomes God other than Jesus.” —Kelly Minter

“While we’re walking in something difficult, we have an opportunity to put our faith in Him and to worship Him in the middle of it.” —Kelly Minter

Verses:

The Book of Exodus - Moses leading Israel out of Egypt

Romans 12:1

1 Peter 2:19-21

Matthew 1:21

Related Episodes:

• GHH Ep 181 – Nothing Is Wasted with Jennifer DiVita: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/nothing-is-wasted/
• GHH Ep 202 – Your Everyday Purpose: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/your-everyday-purpose/

Links:

• Kelly Minter’s website: https://kellyminter.com/
• God Hears Her website: https://go.odb.org/ghh191
• Subscribe to the God Hears Her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GodHearsHerODBM
• Explore more: https://www.odbm.org/en/discovery-series/change-following-god-through-lifes-crossroads/change-introduction

Guest Bio: Sarah Stonestreet hosts the Strong Women podcast. A lover of learning, Sarah enjoys reading history, classic literature, theology, and books about global Christianity. As Director of Community Outreach at Saint George’s Anglican Church, she looks for ways to care for the Colorado Springs community through the local Church. In this season of life, Sarah has the joy of seeing God work in the lives of young people as she homeschools her youngest three children and co-leads St. George’s youth group with her husband, John.

Show Summary: What do you think it means to be a strong woman? Sarah Stonestreet felt personally convicted to help women define “strength” in a way separate from how culture and society tell us to be strong. Join host Elisa Morgan as she dives into the meaning of strong womanhood with Sarah during this God Hears Her conversation.

Notes and Quotes:

“A strong woman develops eyes to see the world around her with all its beauty and brokenness and to love with Christ’s love with the gifts He has given her in the corners of the world where they find themselves.” —Sarah Stonestreet

“It’s not that our faith is about the works that we do, but it’s that our faith compels us—in love—to act as Christ would act.” —Sarah Stonestreet

“The courage comes because you’ve built up that habit of going to the Lord and seeking Him like He is silver and gold. So, when the time comes to actually make a bold stand, you’re prepared.” —Sarah Stonestreet

Verses:

Ephesians 2:8-10

Hebrews 12

2 Corinthians 5

Related Episodes:

• GHH Ep 24 – When We Feel We Aren’t Enough with Laura Smith: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/when-we-feel-we-arent-enough/
• GHH Ep 60 – Becoming a Woman of Moxie with Julie Richardson: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/becoming-a-woman-with-moxie/
• Unshakable Moxie series: https://youtu.be/d4DlFSeqS9I?si=0zEPwR6ERpAbdHG9

Links:

• The Strong Women Podcast Website: https://colsoncenter.org/strong-women
• God Hears Her website: https://go.odb.org/ghh191
• Subscribe to the God Hears Her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GodHearsHerODBM

Guest Bio: Priscilla Bordayo is a nationally recognized advocate for survivors of sexual abuse. She’s also a passionate speaker and a dedicated leader in the movement for justice and healing. She has spoken before the Senate and House of Representatives, contributing to legislative efforts like Michigan’s “Clean Slate Bill.” Currently, she serves as the Manager of Partners for Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice and as the Worship Director and Events Director at Rivers of Life Church in Holt, Michigan. Priscilla Bordayo is a dynamic force for change, committed to creating a world where both survivors and perpetrators are heard, supported, and empowered to heal.

Show Summary: What has forgiveness looked like in your life? Do you feel like you have forgiven all the wrongs you’ve faced? Or are you still on a healing journey to figure out how to forgive? Priscilla Bordayo faced many different forms of abuse as she grew up, which led her to begin learning how to heal and forgive. Join host Eryn Eddy Adkins as she dives into Priscilla’s story of redemptive forgiveness during this God Hears Her conversation.

Notes and Quotes:

“When I gave my whole heart to Jesus, I realized that hope is a person and His name is Jesus.” —Priscilla Bordayo

“Counseling and Christ go hand-in-hand.” —Priscilla Bordayo

“As believers, forgiveness is mandatory for us to do. Reconciliation is optional. We get to choose that.” —Priscilla Bordayo

“We either believe that He died and can truly bring healing and restoration to every person or we don’t.” —Priscilla Bordayo

Verses:

John 9

Genesis 2:7

Genesis 3:19

Related Episodes:

• GHH Ep 18 – How God Redeems Brokenness with Toni Collier: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/how-god-redeems-brokenness/
• GHH Ep 47 – Jesus, Justice, and Women with Tiffany Bluhm: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/jesus-justice-and-women/

Links:

• Priscilla’s Website: https://www.priscillabordayo.com/about
• God Hears Her website: https://go.odb.org/ghh191
• Subscribe to the God Hears Her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GodHearsHerODBM
• Discovery Series Booklet: https://www.odbm.org/en/discovery-series/friendly-fire/friendly-fire-when-church-life-hurts-instead-of-heals

Guest Bio: Emma Mae McDaniel is an author, the founder of Compelled Ministries, and the host of the weekly The Compelled Podcast, with over five million listens. Traveling to speak God’s Word is one of her greatest joys, and she stewards her social media platform to reach and encourage people all over the globe. McDaniel lives in Arkansas with her husband, Josh, and their daughter.

Show Summary: When was a moment in your life where you were at a crossroads and you had to make a big decision that would impact your path? Emma Mae McDaniel calls those times in life “middle moments.” Emma faced a middle moment in high school when rampant cyberbullying began on her social media. The decision she made at that point in her life led to a deeper faith and trust in God, which impacted her at a more recent middle moment, when she faced a miscarriage. Join hosts, Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy Adkins as they learn Emma Mae’s story and how she chooses to depend on God amidst deep heartbreak and grief. You do not want to miss this God Hears Her conversation.

Notes and Quotes:

• “I don’t know what tomorrow looks like, but I know that God makes it so clear that whenever you’re seeking to honor Him, He guides you along the right path for the honor of His name.” —Emma Mae McDaniel

• “I realized that I am experiencing one of my greatest fears come true, and that my God is not a conditional God. That I can walk through my greatest fear being made reality, and [His] ever-present [nature] is legit.” —Emma Mae McDaniel

• “When we welcome [God] into those really hard places, we are also welcoming Him to show us what joy and hope looks like in those places.” —Emma Mae McDaniel

Verses:

• Psalm 46:1
• John 14:26
• Romans 8:26
• Jeremiah 17:7-8

Related Episodes:

• GHH Ep 158 – A Journey Through Infertility with Alice Matagora: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/a-journey-through-infertility/
• GHH Ep 198 – Unexpected Grief with Dawn Mann Sanders: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/unexpected-grief/

Links:

• Emma’s Website: https://www.emmamaemcdaniel.com/
• God Hears Her website: https://go.odb.org/ghh191
• Subscribe to the God Hears Her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GodHearsHerODBM

Guest Bio: Amy is an author, speaker, pastor, wife, and co-ringmaster to her circus of three kids. Through the many face-plants and mudslides in her life, God opened doors for her to write books and to travel and speak, inviting others to discover grace in their daily lives. She is also one of the pastors at Soma City Church in Toledo, OH. As she and her family keep walking on whatever path God has for them, her hope is to use humor and storytelling to anchor people in the truth that God is with us, for us, in us, and working through us.

Show Summary: Which women in the Bible stand out to you? Who is your favorite? Who do you most relate to? Amy Seiffert was surprised when she decided to dig into God’s Word to explore the role of women in Scripture. She found fascinating examples of leadership, courage, and strength from women who are often overlooked in our Bible lessons. Join hosts Vivian Mabuni and Eryn Eddy Adkins with guest Amy Seiffert as they explore inspirational women of the Bible during this God Hears Her conversation.

Notes and Quotes:

“Research the culture and the context of what you’re reading and go to Jesus and see how He’s treating women.” —Amy Seiffert

“When you see the mistreatment of women—the abuse or the rape, a variety of things happening to women—this was describing what was happening. This was not God’s will or His way.” —Amy Seiffert

“God is coming to bring redemption in the middle of such mess.” —Amy Seiffert

“Ten percent of the names [in the Bible] are women, so every time a woman shows up I am paying attention.” —Amy Seiffert

“Whatever you have, whatever you’ve gone through, you have a gift to give to the world, to the church, to your neighborhood, to your community.” —Amy Seiffert

“Go forward in confidence. You are the daughter of the Most High King.” —Amy Seiffert

Verses:

2 Kings 22

Luke 8

Luke 10:38-42

John 11

Romans 16

Hebrews 1

Related Episodes:

• GHH Ep 123 – Knowing Women of the Bible with Anna Haggard: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/knowing-women-of-the-bible/
• GHH Ep 159 – A Deeper Look at Rahab with Shadia Hrichi: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/a-deeper-look-at-rahab/

Links:

• Amy’s Website: https://www.amyseiffert.com/about
• God Hears Her website: https://go.odb.org/ghh191
• Watch this episode on the God Hears Her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GodHearsHerODBM
• Discovery Series booklet: https://www.odbm.org/en/discovery-series/more-than-a-mother/lessons-from-the-life-of-the-first-disciple

Show Summary: What is an object in your life that you care deeply about? Maybe it’s your wedding ring or a family scrapbook filled with photos of the people you love or a shirt you wore on one of the best days of your life. How would you handle losing that special thing? Over the summer, a family barn filled with countless treasures belonging to Eryn Eddy Adkins’ family unexpectedly burned down during a storm. Join host Elisa Morgan as she asks Eryn how she’s depending on God after their devastating loss. You do not want to miss this bonus episode of the God Hears Her podcast!

Notes and Quotes:

“I’m going to reveal how much this matters to me in my tears.” —Eryn Eddy Adkins

“How beautiful it is to know that there is tragedy and still go toward it. And I think that there is something to take from that when you’re in community.” —Eryn Eddy Adkins

“I needed to wrestle with those feelings right away, because I really just wanted to understand Him. I wanted to understand what plan He had for my parents and what He has for my family.” —Eryn Eddy Adkins

“I am so resolved in knowing that the Lord is fully in every detail.” —Eryn Eddy Adkins

“When tragedy strikes, God asks us to be faithful, to trust Him. To not look like some cut out version of Christianity that we’ve made up, but to simply look for Him.” —Elisa Morgan

Verses:

Jeremiah 31:25

Related Episodes:

• GHH Ep 41 – Beauty in the Midst of Despair with Ruth Naomi Floyd: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/beauty-in-the-midst-of-despair-with-ruth-naomi-floyd/
• GHH Ep 101 – Life After Tragedies with Julia Pinkster: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/life-after-tragedies/

Links:

• God Hears Her website: https://go.odb.org/ghh191
• Subscribe to the God Hears Her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GodHearsHerODBM
• Discovery Series Booklet: https://www.odbm.org/en/discovery-series/borrowing-gods-calm/borrowing-gods-calm-isaiah-40-and-the-coming-of-the-king