WOMEN APPOINTED TO LEAD IN THE KINGDOM

The Cost of Being Called | Featuring Apostle Vanessa Oatis What does it really cost to answer God's call? Beyond the title, the pulpit, and the public ministry, what sacrifices do leaders make that others rarely see? In this episode of The WALK Podcast (Women Appointed to Lead in the Kingdom), Apostle Clarissa Johnson welcomes Apostle Vanessa Oatis for a deeply moving conversation about faith, perseverance, ministry leadership, and the personal cost of walking in God's calling. Apostle Oatis shares her extraordinary testimony of overcoming childhood trauma, sexual abuse, addiction, and a season of hopelessness before experiencing a life-changing spiritual transformation. She also recounts her journey of resisting the call to preach, navigating religious opposition to women in ministry, and learning to trust God while searching for spiritual guidance and acceptance. Drawing from 18 years of preaching and five years of pastoral leadership at the time of this interview, Apostle Oatis speaks openly about the sacrifices of ministry, including personal loss, serious health challenges, emotional exhaustion, and the struggle of leading others while facing her own difficult seasons. Together, Apostle Johnson and Apostle Oatis discuss the importance of recognizing ministry burnout, establishing healthy support systems, maintaining spiritual renewal, and creating safe places where pastors can receive encouragement and care. The conversation also explores the challenges of lacking family support, learning to focus on those who embrace your calling, remaining humble and teachable, and understanding that effective ministry isn't dependent on recognition or titles. The cost of being called is real, but so is the need for those who serve to be strengthened, supported, and restored. Whether you're a seasoned pastor, new ministry leader, or woman preparing to embrace God's call, this conversation offers heartfelt encouragement, valuable wisdom, and an important reminder that leaders need care, too. ABOUT THE WALK PODCAST Hosted by Apostle Clarissa Johnson, The WALK Podcast is dedicated to encouraging, supporting, and empowering women in ministry through authentic conversations and personal testimonies. Visit www.clarissajohnson.com. Content Note: This episode includes discussions of sexual abuse, addiction, suicidal thoughts, grief, and emotional distress.

The Enemy Attacks Most When You're Vulnerable | Featuring Minister Binyoka Booth Some of life's greatest battles come when we're already hurting, healing, or struggling to find our footing. How do we recognize those vulnerable moments and find the strength to move forward? In this episode of The WALK Podcast (Women Appointed to Lead in the Kingdom), Apostle Clarissa Johnson welcomes Minister Binyoka Booth, author of Build Sis: Awaken the Builder in You, for an honest and inspiring conversation about faith, trauma, spiritual discernment, healing, and rediscovering your identity. Minister Binyoka shares her journey through single motherhood, homelessness, and a devastating automobile accident that left her with serious injuries and required reconstructive surgery. During her recovery, she also experienced an abusive and controlling relationship, adding emotional pain and insecurity to an already difficult season. As the conversation unfolds, she shares how she moved forward from those experiences, began surrendering more fully to God, and eventually embraced her calling to ministry. She also discusses difficult experiences in church, the consequences of leaving spiritual mentorship, and the importance of recognizing how offense, disappointment, and vulnerability can influence our decisions. Through these experiences, Minister Binyoka discovered the importance of being authentic, refusing to diminish herself to fit into someone else's expectations, and becoming confident in the person God created her to be. Her journey ultimately inspired her book and ministry, Build Sis, which encourages women to embrace their identity, rebuild their confidence, and support one another through love and practical service. Your painful experiences do not have to define your future. Healing, growth, and restoration are still possible. Whether you're navigating trauma, struggling with your identity, recovering from ministry hurt, or rebuilding after a difficult season, this conversation offers encouragement, practical wisdom, and a reminder to be patient with yourself as you grow. ABOUT THE WALK PODCAST Hosted by Apostle Clarissa Johnson, The WALK Podcast is dedicated to encouraging, supporting, and empowering women in ministry through authentic conversations and personal testimonies. Visit www.clarissajohnson.com.

Never Forget Where You Came From | Featuring Apostle Shinette Kelly Stevenson As we grow in faith and leadership, do we remember the grace, patience, and compassion that helped us along the way? In this episode of The WALK Podcast (Women Appointed to Lead in the Kingdom), Apostle Clarissa Johnson welcomes Apostle Shinette Kelly Stevenson for an inspiring conversation about faith, humility, spiritual growth, perseverance, and the importance of never forgetting where you came from. Apostle Stevenson shares her journey from experiencing rejection, divorce, single motherhood, and personal struggles to fully embracing God's call upon her life. Drawing from nearly 14 years of ministry experience at the time of this interview, she reflects on the spiritual mentors and leaders who extended patience, correction, encouragement, and love during her journey. Now mentoring and leading others, she emphasizes the importance of showing that same compassion and understanding to people who may still be struggling to grow in their faith. The conversation also explores the challenges women face in ministry, overcoming religious restrictions, navigating church hurt and leadership disappointments, and recognizing that even seasoned spiritual leaders remain human and continue to grow. In a deeply personal portion of the interview, Apostle Stevenson shares the experience of losing her mother, closing her church in Louisiana, and relocating to Texas for a new beginning. She reflects on the lessons learned through that difficult transition, the importance of choosing the right people for ministry assignments, and her renewed commitment to outreach, evangelism, and reaching people beyond the church walls. Never forget the grace that carried you, the people who helped you, or the struggles that shaped you. Your journey may be exactly what someone else needs to hear. Whether you're growing in ministry, navigating personal challenges, or beginning a new season of life, this conversation offers encouragement, practical wisdom, and a reminder to lead with humility, love, and compassion. ABOUT THE WALK PODCAST Hosted by Apostle Clarissa Johnson, The WALK Podcast is dedicated to encouraging, supporting, and empowering women in ministry through authentic conversations and personal testimonies. Visit www.clarissajohnson.com.

Protecting Your Call Against Spiritual Attacks and Restrictions | Featuring Apostle Carla McDougald What happens when God calls you to an assignment, but fear, opposition, spiritual attacks, and personal limitations threaten to keep you from fulfilling it? In this episode of The WALK Podcast (Women Appointed to Lead in the Kingdom), Apostle Clarissa Johnson welcomes Apostle Carla McDougald for a transparent and thought-provoking conversation about spiritual warfare, ministry leadership, identity, and the courage to walk confidently in God's calling. Drawing from approximately 24 years of ministry experience, Apostle Carla shares her journey from initially resisting the call of God to becoming a pastor, apostle, mentor, and trainer of leaders. She discusses the importance of humble beginnings, spiritual preparation, and embracing the identity God has given you rather than allowing religious traditions, gender expectations, or the opinions of others to define your assignment. Through deeply personal experiences, Apostle Carla also reflects on navigating devastating grief while serving in ministry, developing compassion for leaders at different levels of spiritual maturity, and learning that the people entrusted to our leadership belong to God—not to us. The conversation explores spiritual restrictions, overcoming rejection, confronting hidden bitterness, apostolic leadership, mentorship, and the importance of maintaining healthy boundaries between ministry responsibilities and family relationships. Apostle Carla also shares insights into her leadership training resources and offers encouragement to women who are struggling to accept or confidently pursue their calling. The calling may come with opposition, but you don't have to allow fear, expectations, or personal limitations to determine how far you will go in God. Whether you're preparing to answer God's call, navigating ministry challenges, or developing as a leader, this episode offers wisdom, encouragement, and valuable lessons for your journey. ABOUT THE WALK PODCAST Hosted by Apostle Clarissa Johnson, The WALK Podcast is dedicated to encouraging, supporting, and empowering women in ministry through authentic conversations and personal testimonies. Visit www.clarissajohnson.com.

Ministry Starts at Home | Featuring Lady Trudy Clark What does it mean to answer God's call while also nurturing your marriage, family, and responsibilities at home? In this episode of The WALK Podcast (Women Appointed to Lead in the Kingdom), Apostle Clarissa Johnson welcomes her spiritual mother and mentor, Lady Trudy Clark, for an insightful and heartfelt conversation about faith, marriage, ministry, and spiritual mentorship. Drawing from nearly 48 years of marriage and decades of experience serving in ministry, Lady Trudy shares practical wisdom on communication, mutual support, prayer, accountability, and building a peaceful home. The conversation explores the unique challenges women face while navigating leadership and marriage, the importance of understanding your calling, and the role spiritual mothers play in helping younger women grow in confidence and maturity. Apostle Johnson also shares a defining moment when Lady Trudy challenged her to confidently embrace her position as a pastor—an experience that helped inspire the birth of WALK. Throughout the interview, Lady Trudy reminds women that ministry is not limited to the pulpit. Our influence is also demonstrated through how we love, serve, encourage, correct, and care for the people God places in our lives. The conversation also touches on self-care, forgiveness, perseverance, and the importance of having trusted women who provide encouragement and accountability along the journey. Before ministry reaches the world, it should be reflected in how we live, love, and serve at home. Whether you're a woman in ministry, a pastor's wife, a ministry leader, or someone seeking to grow in faith and relationships, this episode offers heartfelt encouragement and valuable lessons for your journey. ABOUT THE WALK PODCAST Hosted by Apostle Clarissa Johnson, The WALK Podcast is dedicated to encouraging, supporting, and empowering women in ministry through authentic conversations and personal testimonies. Visit www.clarissajohnson.com.

The Power of a Strong Foundation | Featuring Pastor Lillie Tripp What does it take to build a life and ministry that remains strong through changing generations, difficult transitions, and unexpected challenges? In this episode of The WALK Podcast (Women Appointed to Lead in the Kingdom), Apostle Clarissa Johnson welcomes Pastor Lillie Tripp of Apostolic Faith Kingdom Life Fellowship Ministries for an insightful conversation about faith, leadership, perseverance, and the importance of a strong spiritual foundation. Drawing from more than 24 years of pastoral leadership, Pastor Tripp shares her journey from evangelist to pastor, including the unexpected responsibility of rebuilding and leading a struggling congregation. She reflects on how her upbringing, family values, spiritual training, and commitment to God's Word prepared her for ministry. She also discusses the difference between preaching and shepherding, developing a pastor's heart, and the wisdom required to lead people across generations. Throughout the conversation, Pastor Tripp shares practical lessons on church growth, navigating cultural changes, adapting ministry during the COVID-19 pandemic, and remaining grounded in biblical principles while ministering to an evolving world. The discussion also explores leadership beyond the church walls, balancing ministry with business and family responsibilities, effective time management, delegation, and the importance of surrounding yourself with dependable people. In a deeply personal portion of the interview, Pastor Tripp reflects on the loss of her husband and how prayer, faith, and trusted relationships helped sustain her through grief and other challenging seasons. She closes with encouragement for women in ministry to embrace their calling without fear, remain students of God's Word, and build their relationship with Him through consistent prayer. A strong foundation isn't just about what we build. It's about what sustains us through every season of life. Whether you're a seasoned leader, new to ministry, or preparing for a future assignment, this episode offers practical wisdom, spiritual encouragement, and valuable lessons for walking confidently in God's calling. ABOUT THE WALK PODCAST Hosted by Apostle Clarissa Johnson, The WALK Podcast is dedicated to encouraging, supporting, and empowering women in ministry through authentic conversations and personal testimonies. Visit www.clarissajohnson.com.

Don't Lose Your Voice | Featuring Prophetess Felisha Williams (Farrar) What happens when life's painful experiences begin to silence the very voice God has given you? In this episode of The WALK Podcast (Women Appointed to Lead in the Kingdom), Apostle Clarissa Johnson welcomes Prophetess Felisha Williams (Farrar) for a moving and transparent conversation about faith, identity, healing, and finding your voice again. A gifted psalmist, worshipper, and preacher, Prophetess Felisha shares her journey of embracing God's call to ministry and the challenges she encountered along the way. For the first time publicly, she opens up about an abusive relationship that affected her confidence, her sense of identity, and her willingness to minister. She also shares her experience of surviving a serious health crisis and the importance of having godly women who provided encouragement, prayer, and loving correction during difficult seasons. Through her testimony, Prophetess Felisha reminds us that painful relationships, personal mistakes, and seasons of struggle do not have to determine our future or silence our purpose. The conversation also explores spiritual discernment, answering God's call, the power of sisterhood, rebuilding confidence, and the importance of surrounding ourselves with people who help us grow. Your voice matters, your testimony has purpose, and your story is not over! Join us for this encouraging conversation, followed by a special moment of song and prayer from Prophetess Felisha. About The WALK Podcast Hosted by Apostle Clarissa Johnson, The WALK Podcast is dedicated to encouraging, supporting, and empowering women in ministry through authentic conversations and personal testimonies. Visit www.clarissajohnson.com.   Link to Prophetess Felisha's music: https://youtu.be/OA3j_H8GUoE?si=W9MlpfmyPklOngmR

Protecting Those That Cause You Pain | Featuring Pastor Belinda Lawson How do you heal from the wounds caused by people you trusted, while still choosing to walk in love, forgiveness, and integrity? In this episode of The WALK Podcast (Women Appointed to Lead in the Kingdom), Apostle Clarissa Johnson welcomes Pastor Belinda Lawson for a transparent and thought-provoking conversation about church hurt, rejection, spiritual identity, and the cost of ministry. Pastor Belinda shares her journey of answering God's call despite growing up in an environment that discouraged women from preaching. She discusses the opposition she encountered, the internal battles that challenged her identity, and the painful experiences that ultimately strengthened her prayer life and deepened her relationship with God. Through her testimony, she reveals the importance of forgiving those who have wounded us, releasing the desire for retaliation, and refusing to allow painful experiences to destroy our confidence in God's calling. The conversation also explores transitioning into pastoral leadership, remaining faithful during seasons of preparation, understanding the value of mentorship, and recognizing that ministry success is not measured simply by numbers but by the lives being transformed. Sometimes the greatest evidence of our healing is not what we say about those who hurt us, but how we choose to treat them afterward. Whether you're navigating ministry hurt, wrestling with rejection, or learning to move forward after a painful transition, this episode offers valuable lessons on forgiveness, perseverance, and remaining faithful to God's purpose. ABOUT THE WALK PODCAST Hosted by Apostle Clarissa Johnson, The WALK Podcast is dedicated to encouraging, supporting, and empowering women in ministry through authentic conversations and personal testimonies. Visit www.clarissajohnson.com.

Fear of Man vs Fear of God | Featuring Pastor Audrey Hawkins What do you do when God's calling is clear, but the fear of people's opinions and expectations makes obedience difficult? In this episode of The WALK Podcast (Women Appointed to Lead in the Kingdom), Apostle Clarissa Johnson welcomes Pastor Audrey Hawkins of Kingdom Builders Christian Ministries for a heartfelt conversation about overcoming the fear of man and embracing God's call with courage and confidence. Pastor Audrey shares her journey from evangelist to pastor, revealing the struggles she experienced as she wrestled with the fear of rejection, the expectations of others, and the uncertainty of stepping into a new assignment. Through her personal testimony, she discusses the turning point that led her to surrender, the challenges of planting and pastoring a church as a woman, and the lessons learned during her first three years of leadership. The conversation also explores marriage and ministry, maintaining focus on God's vision, navigating the departure of church members, balancing family and leadership responsibilities, and the importance of mentorship and continued spiritual growth. The fear of man can keep us from walking confidently in what God has called us to do, but reverence for God gives us the courage to move forward in obedience. Whether you're answering a new call, overcoming insecurity, or growing as a leader, this episode offers wisdom, encouragement, and inspiration to help you confidently embrace your Kingdom assignment. About The WALK Podcast Hosted by Apostle Clarissa Johnson, The WALK Podcast is dedicated to encouraging, supporting, and empowering women in ministry through authentic conversations and the testimonies of women serving and leading in the Kingdom of God. Visit www.clarissajohnson.com.

What does it mean to truly love God beyond what He can do for us? In this inaugural episode of The WALK Podcast (Women Appointed to Lead in the Kingdom), Apostle Clarissa Johnson shares the journey behind the birth of WALK and her passion for encouraging and empowering women in ministry. She is then joined by Prophetess Annette Porter for an insightful conversation about surrender, spiritual transformation, and the power of God's love. Through personal testimony and practical wisdom, Prophetess Porter discusses the importance of allowing God to shape our character, embracing His process of preparation, understanding our identity, and developing a relationship with Him that goes beyond our personal desires. The conversation also explores singleness, relationships, women in leadership, overcoming rejection, and the importance of genuine Kingdom connections. True surrender is more than accepting God's calling. It's allowing His love to transform every area of our lives. Join us for this heartfelt conversation that will challenge, encourage, and inspire you to grow deeper in your relationship with God. About The WALK Podcast The WALK Podcast is hosted by Apostle Clarissa Johnson and dedicated to encouraging, supporting, and empowering women in ministry through authentic conversations and personal testimonies. Visit www.clarissajohnson.com.