#10 - Women and Self-Defense with Vicki Kawelmacher

Jill Tolles, a former Nevada State Assemblywoman, is a communicator, a life builder and a personal friend. Through seasons of single life, marriage and family, business ownership and community building, she has learned how to navigate the faith life through the toughest often crushing times. She’ll share how sometimes you have to disassemble your faith to rebuild it for the long haul. She shares her firm belief that we don't walk with God, God walks with us through the good and bad. He never lets go of us. Her testimony will inspire you that there is hope around the corner. For more of Jill's talks, you can also hear her sharing on a Ted Talk and at a Grace Church Ladies night. See the links below. You can also find Jill's Ted Talk here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGR079qsqTI AND her talk at Grace Church Ladies Night here - STARTS AROUND 44 MINUTES IN - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvRTZMTy1rw&feature=youtu.be LinkedIN- https://twitter.com/jilltolles?lang=en

WELCOME LADIES! So glad to introduce you to my friend Teige Morrell, a 26 yo semi-pro basketball player currently playing for the Joondalup Wolves in Perth, Australia. Much of her life story, as we uncovered it, is a life of surrender, and watching God's blessings come in. We talk about the reality that for those who believe - surrender is a huge key and there are a lot of little surrenders along the way. Letting go of what you think you are and what you think you should/could do and be to make room for who God says you are and what He wants to unfold for you - it's a key to your believing life. We talk briefly about the act of practicing the Sabbath. Thank you Teige for sharing your story! If you want to connect with Teige, find her here on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/teige3/ Here are some of Teige's KEY RESOURCES if you want to dig in deeper on Surrender and resources that have encouraged her JOHN MARK COMER -  Practicing the Way https://www.practicingtheway.org/ Ruthless Elimination of Hurry - book by Comer on Amazon -  https://www.amazon.com/s?k=ruthless+elimination+of+hurry+book&gclid=CjwKCAjw-rOaBhA9EiwAUkLV4k_XJUcL2JJFvROEjLedsZ3218jjlSWmGilDHGzGYprY7q0UWthnjxoCVrwQAvD_BwE&hvadid=413684884949&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9030898&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=7064826605753269948&hvtargid=kwd-866693339271&hydadcr=1718_11258634&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_6mpz457sf6_e YOU VERSION BIBLE APP LAURA DOYLE - The Empowered Wife CALLED OUT - Paula Faris & her podcast

** WARNING!** This episode may contain some disturbing content if you’ve been a victim of assault or domestic violence. Please make room for your self care if it triggers you! But ladies let’s get this information turned into action for all of us! In this heartfelt personal story you will hear something that happens to women every single day! There are thousands of these stories and some don’t end well, By Gods grace and wisdom Emma is a survivor and a huge reminder that your safety and your protection is some thing you need to take seriously! Please take a self-defense class course soon and be smart for you and your family! Resources - article references https://www.ripleycounty.in.gov/sheriff/rape.htm and also the book “The Gift of Fear” by Gavin De Becker and “The Body Keeps The Score” by Besser Van Der Kolk

Ladies do not miss this episode! Your life might depend on it! Join me as I interview Vicki and she talks about women learning self-defense! Resources: www.helpmehelpher.com (find amazing free resources under courses &products). “The Gift Of Fear” by Gavin Becker (just ordered a copy off Amazon). If you are on an emergency situation call 911 or here locally the Rape Crisis Center and also Child abuse number is 775-784-8090

Listening to this song and I can’t help but think of Jesus! Hoping your summer is going well and hope to get back with you in the fall with some new interviews! In the meantime take this little moment to consider this song and finding that the bones are good the rest doesn’t matter even if the paint pills in the glass shatters!

To all you ladies not just those who are moms but to those who have a nurturing spirit -

Lara Izokiatis is a former division 1 athlete, model, author, and has been involved in ministry for over two decades! Join us as she hits on faithfulness, beauty and endurance - building our lives and homes in wisdom. Her book “Caterfly” can be found on Amazon. We also referenced another tool - Joyce Meyers book “Battlefield of the Mind” you can follow Lara on Instagram and Facebook under her name. 

Terina Dutton has been married to her husband of 21 years and is the co-founder of the Dutton Family Foundation, an Olympic level athlete, a nonprofit leader, businesswoman, a missionary, wife and mother, and co-author of the book “Keep the Faith”. In this episode you’ll be inspired to go beyond good intentions and turn your life into moments of taking inventory and taking action so your life more fully aligns with your goals. You can find “Keep the Faith” on Amazon or Thriftbooks, Find her Facebook page for One Heart Global Boutique, She mentions watching movie Queen of Katawa and works for Athletes for the Nations in Uganda, Ethiopia, Croatia and Mexico.

Do you need an infusion of hope for your future and Joy in this journey? Pause for a few minutes and let’s hear the perspective from stand-up comedian Dorie McLemore! She’s traveled with Michael Jr, Sisters United, The Unknown Tour, Dorie & Missy’s comedy show to name a few! Find her on Facebook, Instagram, and her website @Doriecomedy. Author of bestseller “Hope Looks Good On You; A Comedians Joy Inducing Daily Devotional” Ladies let’s laugh together. It’s good medicine.

Have you ever heard that inner mean girl tearing you down? Let’s talk about it and what we can do to silence it. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES “Battlefield of the Mind” by Joyce Meyers www.dailychristianaffirmations.com. Www.raiseyoursword.com/31-biblical-affirmations-for-courageous-faith/