Welcome to Episode 154 of the Warrior Words podcast!

It feels good to be back! I recorded this episode in my office because I can walk again. It's not perfect or pain-free walking, but it is walking.

The 2.5 weeks of zero weight-bearing were tougher and longer than I thought they would be!

But like our storms and traumas, I survived and am ready for another year of stories.

In this episode, I talk a little about the past and a little about the future.

Toward the end, I outlined a few ways you can help the podcast move forward into its third year:

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I hope your 2026 has begun beautifully! And I look forward to the stories we will share in this new year!

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Welcome to Episode 153 of the Warrior Words podcast!

In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about the future of the Bits of Biblical Beauty - or BoBB - episodes.

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Welcome to Episode 152 of the Warrior Words podcast!

In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk more about the beauty of Advent. This fourth week focuses on Peace, and we light all four candles; the fourth candle is known as the Angel's Candle. What peace we have knowing that Jesus has come to save us! His name is Emanuel - His name literally means "God is with us!"

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Welcome to Episode 151 of the Warrior Words podcast!

In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk more about the beauty of Advent. This third week focuses on Joy, and we light the pink candle, known as the Shepherd's Candle. This Sunday in Advent is known as Gaudete Sunday - Gaudete means rejoice. We rejoice because Christmas is almost here, and the Scripture referenced in this episode has God reminding us that we do not need to be afraid because He is coming to save us!

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Welcome to Episode 150 of the Warrior Words podcast!

This week, I have an early Christmas message.

Christmas was meant to be the most hope-filled, the most love-filled time of the year. But for many of us, walking through the various storms of life, it's difficult to see the hope or the love.

Sometimes the pain and loss blind us to the blessings so freely given to us by God.

Don't let the enemy win. Don't let him steal the joy and blessings God has for you.

It is my wish that my message offers you some hope, but know that if it does, that hope may have come through me, but it came from Him - The King of the Universe. The King of All Creation. The King Who came to us as a little baby in a stable in Bethlehem. He is the one Who offers you hope, beauty, and love.

At Christmas. And every day.

So spend time with Him:

• In prayer
• In worship
• In Adoration - even if you're not Catholic. If you are open, find an Adoration Chapel and sit with Him. Pour your heart out to Him.

Have a Blessed Christmas and a Wonderful New Year celebration!

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Welcome to Episode 149 of the Warrior Words podcast!

In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk more about the beauty of Advent. This second week focuses on Faith, and we light the second purple candle, known as the Bethlehem Candle. It's about how Jesus judges with righteousness and mercy, not on appearances, even though He experienced the opposite from the moment He began His human life in the womb of Mary to the moment He gave up His human life in obedience on the cross.

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Welcome to Episode 148 of the Warrior Words podcast!

I have a very short episode for you this week. As I mentioned in a previous episode, I had an ablation for my lower back and an ankle reconstruction surgery last week. Yes, both procedures occurred less than 48 hours apart.

That scheduling was actually a blessing in disguise.

I am home and able to do most things. Except I can't walk. At all. No weight at all on the ankle, and the splint is huge. I'll post a photo on my community tab over on YouTube.

Let me just say that my toes are freezing because none of my extra-large, super-warm socks are big enough to cover them.

I am super grateful for everyone who has prayed, sent messages, helped with rides, and helped with groceries. Everything has been a blessing.

I look forward to getting back to my normal routine in January.

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NOTE: Beliefs, practices, and opinions expressed by guests of the Warrior Words podcast are not necessarily the same as those of the host. One of the purposes of this podcast is to share stories. This cannot be effective if everyone is identical.

* Links marked with (aff) are affiliate links. I receive a small commission with your purchase at no additional cost to you if you click through my links.

Welcome to Episode 147 of the Warrior Words podcast!

In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about the beauty of Advent. Advent is a season of approximately four weeks. The first week focuses on Hope, and we light the first purple candle, known as the Prophet's Candle.

Help Start the Nonprofit: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords

Armor Up.

Fight the Good Fight.

Seek Beauty.

Make Your Words Warrior Words.

NEW Merch Store: https://heather-clr-shop.fourthwall.com

Become a Warrior Words Insider: https://subscribepage.io/pearlsofwisdom

YT: https://www.youtube.com/@beautyafterbattlesart

YT: https://www.youtube.com/@warriorwords

IG: https://www.instagram.com/mywarriorwords/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/heathergaffneyauthor/

People and sponsors/affiliates who helped make this podcast possible. Please support them and help keep Warrior Words on the air!

Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24

Podcast Coach, Stefanie Gass:

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Podbean Podcast Hosting (aff): https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords

Lilla Rose (aff): https://www.lillarose.com/mamacre8s

NEW! 1st Phorm (aff): https://1stphorm.sjv.io/K01j3e

NOTE: Beliefs, practices, and opinions expressed by guests of the Warrior Words podcast are not necessarily the same as those of the host. One of the purposes of this podcast is to share stories. This cannot be effective if everyone is identical.

* Links marked with (aff) are affiliate links. I receive a small commission with your purchase at no additional cost to you if you click through my links.