God Hears Her Podcast

Guest Bio: Clementine Sikiri was resettled in the United States with her family after spending years in Kiziba refugee camp in Rwanda, fleeing deadly conflict in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Just as her life was beginning to flourish, Clementine was in a tragic car accident that left her with severe injuries. Through faith, resilience, and the support of her community, she made a miraculous recovery and went on to earn a master’s degree in clinical social work. Today, she serves as a mental health clinician in a public middle school, advocates passionately for refugees, and finds joy in her close-knit community. Show Summary: What was a moment in your life where you felt extreme hopelessness? How did God restore your hope? Clementine Sikiri has experienced many hopeless moments in her life where she had to depend on God to make the impossible, possible. Join hosts Elisa Morgan and Vivian Mabuni as they learn how Clementine’s hope was restored as a refugee coming to the United States and then as a severe car accident survivor. You don’t want to miss this beautiful and encouraging God Hears Her conversation! Notes and Quotes: “The first years of my life, war was all I knew. So, I thought the whole world was that way.” —Clementine Sikiri “One of the biggest misconceptions is that refugees choose to be refugees. It’s life or death. We don’t choose that.” —Clementine Sikiri “In a way, [the accident] confirmed my purpose. I am supposed to be here and God wants me here.” —Clementine Sikiri “The more I grew up to understand the Lord, the more I grew up to understand that He loved me from the beginning.” —Clementine Sikiri “People saw His goodness in my life and that’s all I want.” —Clementine Sikiri “The more I learn about myself, the more I learn about Him, and the more I learn about Him, the more I learn about myself.” —Clementine Sikiri Verses: Matthew 25:40-45 Romans 8:28 Related Episodes: GHH Ep 68 – Hope That Overcomes with Joyce Dinkins: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/hope-that-overcomes/ 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/@GodHearsHerODBMEpisode 216 Bible Study: https://xvetrm.files.cmp.optimizely.com/download/assets/GHH+Podcast_EP216_Final+Output.pdf/fe8694ce011911f1a4fbee48b8e1933b

Guest Bio: Justin and Trisha Davis are pastors, authors, and founders of RefineUs Ministries. After experiencing the pain of broken trust and the near collapse of their marriage, by God’s grace they found hope and restoration. Their passion is equipping individuals, couples, and churches to break destructive patterns, live with authenticity, and build emotionally healthy relationships. They co-authored the best-selling books Beyond Ordinary: When a Good Marriage Just Isn't Good Enough and One Choice Away from Change: Break the Cycles That Hurt Your Relationships and Hold You Back. Justin and Trisha live in Indianapolis, Indiana, and have five kids. Show Summary: Have you experienced the end of a relationship? Maybe a friend walked away from you, a family member cut you out of their life, or you went through a breakup or even a divorce? Justin and Trisha Davis were separated and on the verge of ending their marriage. They had two paths in front of them: divorce or restoration. Join hosts Eryn Eddy Adkins and Vivian Mabuni as they learn how God restored Justin and Trisha’s marriage and refined both their hearts during this God Hears Her conversation. Notes and Quotes: “When you get to a place in your relationship—it doesn’t matter what relationship it is—and you give and you give and you give and what you think you deserve in return isn’t reciprocated, a sense of entitlement starts to live in your heart and that person can never repay you all that you think that they owe.” —Justin Davis “You can’t heal a wound you don’t give a name to.” —Justin Davis “Rock bottom is still solid surface to stand. God is unshakable. He is our solid foundation. Even when the world wipes us out, when relationships wipe us out, God is our firm foundation.” —Trisha Davis “We were so concerned with building the church, we forgot to build into each other and build into who we were.” —Justin Davis “There is a journey that we have to allow people to go on. On that journey, eventually you see your prism of pain as how God shows up so much brighter—in different arrays of color that we couldn’t see with our rose-colored glasses.” —Trisha Davis Verses: Hebrews 12:5-11 Related Episodes: GHH Ep 40 – Out of the Dust: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/out-of-the-dust/ GHH Ep 145 – Sitting on the Sidelines with Bethany Toney: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/sitting-on-the-sidelines/ GHH Ep 168 – Walking Through Infidelity with Jami Nato: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/walking-through-infidelity/ Links: The Davis’s Website: https://justinandtrisha.com/ God Hears Her website: https://go.odb.org/ghh191 Subscribe to the God Hears Her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GodHearsHerODBM

Show Summary: Which fruit of the Spirit do you struggle with? As we work to be more Christlike, we often struggle with different Spirit-produced characteristics in different seasons of life. In this special God Hears Her conversation hosted by Eryn Eddy Adkins, Elisa Morgan invites us to consider the fruit of the Spirit and how we can grow in these qualities of character to reflect Jesus in everything we do. Notes and Quotes: “Most of us, no matter what our age, we want to grow a life that matters. We want to leave a legacy of character.” —Elisa Morgan “It’s not up to us to grow the fruit [of the Spirit]. It’s up to God to grow the fruit, but we have the opportunity to cooperate with Him as the fruit producer; the orchard keeper in our lives.” —Elisa Morgan “God’s fruit of the Spirit is His characteristics evident in our personalities. So joy in you might look a little different than joy in me, but it’s still going to look like joy.” —Elisa Morgan Verses: Galatians 5:17-25 Jeremiah 17:7-8 Related Episodes: GHH Ep 86 – When We Pray Like Jesus: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/when-we-pray-like-jesus/ GHH Ep 115 – Unhurried Transformation with Gem Fadling: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/unhurried-transformation/ Links: God Hears Her website: https://go.odb.org/ghh191 Fruitful Living by Elisa Morgan: https://a.co/d/9pTkuIF Subscribe to the God Hears Her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GodHearsHerODBM

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: 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

Guest Bio: Adrienne “Adie” Camp is a South African singer, author, and former lead vocalist of the Christian rock band The Benjamin Gate. After moving to the U.S., she released two solo albums and co-authored In Unison with her husband and fellow musician, Jeremy Camp. Married since 2003, they share a passion for family and encouraging others. Adrienne is also the author of the children’s book “Even Me” and the Bible study “As for Me: Life Through the Lens of the Psalms”, published through Lifeway. A homeschool mom and mother of three incredible kids—Bella, Arie, and Egan—she is currently working on her master’s degree in Biblical Studies and Theology from Denver Seminary. She has a deep heart for seeing the love of Jesus reach the nations, and continues to inspire through her multifaceted career, blending artistry, authorship, and ministry. Show Summary: When was the last time you cried out to God or thanked Him for something good in your life? Adrienne Camp found that the Psalms set an example for talking to God during every moment of our lives. Join host Vivian Mabuni as she explores life through the Psalms with Adrienne Camp during this God Hears Her conversation. Notes and Quotes: “No matter what is going on around me, I am going to set my heart to seek the Lord.” —Adrienne Camp “In our culture, there are so many opinions and so many polarizing things, but I think the heart of it is that we can’t lose sight of who Jesus is and who He has called us to be as a church.” —Adrienne Camp “I think God wants us to cry out to Him. He wants us to feel the brokenness because it allows us to long for the real thing, and that’s Him.” —Adrienne Camp “If you think about it, a lament is actually a cry of faith because it’s a call of asking God to show His character strong. In a sense, it’s a declaration of faith that says, “I know who you are. I know what You can provide for me so provide it for me! Why are you delaying?” It’s a declaration of faith for God and His character.” —Adrienne Camp “When we honestly and genuinely engage God with what we’re really feeling, God meets us. And it doesn’t necessarily mean that our circumstances change, but the Spirit carries us and God meets us in those places.” —Adrienne Camp Verses: Colossians Psalms Joshua 24:15 Related Episodes: GHH Ep 13 – Enjoying and Exploring Scripture with Meghan Larissa Good: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/enjoying-and-exploring-scripture/ GHH Ep 146 – Reading Truth with Amanda Bible Williams: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/reading-truth/ Links: Adrienne Camp’s Website: https://women.lifeway.com/2023/06/14/get-to-know-adrienne-camp/ God Hears Her website: https://go.odb.org/ghh191 Subscribe to the God Hears Her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GodHearsHerODBM God Hears Her Survey: http://godhearsher.org/survey

Show Summary: What do you think of when you hear someone talking about their calling or their purpose? We tend to think of calling as our specific job or the talents the Lord has blessed us with, but hosts Elisa Morgan, Eryn Eddy Adkins, and Vivian Mabuni challenge this thinking by diving into Scripture. What if the Lord has an everyday calling and purpose for each of us? Explore what this means from Mark 1:16-20 during this God Hears Her conversation. Notes and Quotes: “Every call has two steps. There’s a call to something and there’s a call from something. First, we’re called to God and to a relationship.” —Elisa Morgan “He came to me with a question, and it was ‘are you tired?’ And I was very tired. He knew I needed to be asked a question, not told what to do. He knew that He needed to show curiosity to me for me to open up.” —Eryn Eddy Adkins “The only reason I think they [the disciples] could have ever responded to a role was because they were called to a relationship. It is the overwhelming presence and power of presence that called them.” —Elisa Morgan "When you’re all in, then there’s this relationship, this intimacy with God that can’t be manufactured or bought or mustered up.” —Vivian Mabuni “The core pieces of ‘a call’ is a call to a relationship with an undeniably powerful God who wants what is good for us and a call for a role where He uniquely places us in opportunities, vocations where we can use our gifts for His good. And then to accomplish those things, we need to leave some things behind. There’s a call from certain things.” —Elisa Morgan Verses: Matthew 11:28 (the message version) Mark 1:16-20 Related Episodes: GHH Ep 138 - God’s Purpose with Dr. Lynn Cohick: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/gods-purpose/ Links: God Hears Her website: https://go.odb.org/ghh191 Subscribe to the God Hears Her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GodHearsHerODBM God Hears Her Survey: http://godhearsher.org/survey