The Kingdom of Heaven is under attack! The enemy is viciously attacking our world, churches, schools, families, and children. They are left wandering through the spiritual rubble with no covering or protection for their future. We are indeed living in a spiritual war zone, and people are badly injured and hurting, even in our church pews.

What should be our response to this crisis? We can continue to ignore it and pretend that all is well, or we can face reality and realize that the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds (2 Cor. 10:3). There are some things still worth fighting for! So join our guest, Pastor Brenda Billingy as she shares her personal testimonies of how God answers prayers! If He's done it for her, He can and will most certainly do it for you!

You can purchase the book, Let's Pray for Family Fuel as referenced in the episode on Amazon or download a free PDF on our website.

To learn more about The Trenches Prayer Initiative you can visit our website or email Davenia at davenialea@gmail.com or Pastor Billingy at bbillingy@comcast.net.

You can also join the Facebook Community of Praying Mothers where you can connect with others, be inspired, and share your thoughts and prayer requests.

Today's episode song is Someone Prayed by Angela Bryant (and lyrics inspired by our very own, Davenia Lea). We encourage you to download this song, check it out on Youtube (Someone Prayed ), like it and to share it! We pray that it encourages you!

And as always, Annie and I would love to hear from you. What burning questions do you have for our guests about love and relationships? How has your perspective on love changed your relationship? What's your ideal date night? What's the greatest love song ever? We wanna hear from you! Please share a text below or share your thoughts with us on IG @davenialeawrites, or on FB @annieraney and @daveniajoneslea.

Finally, your reviews mean the world to us, and they also assist us in spreading God's message of hope and victory across the globe! So please leave us a review on your favorite podcast player, on Apple or on our Podcast Webpage Tell us what you think of this episode and we'd also love to hear your story!

Thanks for listening! From our hearts to yours!!

Annie and Davenia

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Women, have you ever wondered what makes a man tick? What do they desire from us as women? How do they see us? How do we get them and better yet, how do we keep them? Well, today's guests are sure to please!

Four men from all walks of life - Andrew divorced and open to love again, Damein happily married for over 25 years, Derrick happily married for over 5 years and Kishore has never been married and awaiting the one God has for him - share from their experiences and from their hearts.

Join us for lots of laughter, Godly wisdom, and insights that will hopefully enhance the love you have or point you in the right direction to finding it!

Oh, and by the way, you know we always ask our guests their favorite song. Well we couldn't come up with just one, so here's a Spotify playlist of some of our favorites! Enjoy! Love, Romance and Passion Playlist

And as always, Annie and I would love to hear from you. What burning questions do you have for our guests about love and relationships? How has your perspective on love changed your relationship? What's your ideal date night? What's the greatest love song ever? We wanna hear from you! Please share a text below or share your thoughts with us on IG @davenialeawrites, or on FB @annieraney and @daveniajoneslea.

Finally, your reviews mean the world to us, and they also assist us in spreading God's message of hope and victory across the globe! So please leave us a review on your favorite podcast player, on Apple or on our Podcast Webpage Tell us what you think of this episode and we'd also love to hear your story!

Today's episode song is When a Man Loves a Woman by Percy Sledge. Please note this song is for your listening enjoyment only and cannot be downloaded or shared.

Thanks for listening! From our hearts to yours!!

Annie and Davenia

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First comes love, then comes marriage...and for many of us, this is where it ends because we haven't thought beyond the fairytale. And neither did our guest Angie Clayton. Take a listen as Angie shares how God worked through she and her husband's mess, became the center of their union and is blessing them exceedingly, abundantly beyond their wildest dreams. Angie touches on some tough topics for us as women like submission, follow where he leads, lay your weapons down, and taking the first step towards healing (yeah, even if your husbands 99% of the problem). A few ouch moments but many more aha ones! You'll laugh, you'll cry and we pray you'll go love up your hubby a bit more too.

You can follow Angie on social media @angie_clayton_author and checkout her blog posts and books here - https://angieclayton.net/.

As always, Annie and I would love to hear from you. How have you been able see beautiful again, even after a traumatic or hurtful experience? Please share your story with us on IG @davenialeawrites, or on FB @annieraney.

Finally, your reviews mean the world to us, and they also assist us in spreading God's message of hope and victory across the globe! So please leave us a review on your favorite podcast player or on our Podcast Webpage

Tell us what you think of this episode and we'd also love to hear your story!

Today's episode song is Sweet Symphony by Joy Oladokun and Chris Stapleton. Please note this song is for your listening enjoyment only and cannot be downloaded or shared.

Thanks for listening! From our hearts to yours!!

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Did you know that over 70% of the women use the word "invisible" to describe themselves? Society does a fantastic job of packaging women in their 40s and over into boxes labeled with a sell by date or the dreaded expired sticker. You no longer need to be heard. You are no longer valued.

Well meet Kwavi as she shares her superpower for helping women become the best version of themselves while pursuing the kind of life they actually want....over the age of 50!

It’s time to not just age gracefully but to age boldly. Are you ready? Well, listen to this episode and we promise that you will cheer, laugh, praise, and did we mention laugh?

Oh, and join in the fun when one of Kwavi’s biggest fans joins the conversation! Seriously, you don’t want to miss today’s episode.

If you want to connect with and follow Kwavi, you can do so via Instagram @kwavi_tv, on Tik Tok via vm.tiktok.com/ZMemFBW1X or subscribe to her Youtube Channel @KwaviTV.

And you can get her book, 50 Questions to Answer When You Reach 50, on Amazon.

As always, Annie and I would love to hear from you. How have you been able see beautiful again, even after a traumatic or hurtful experience? Please share your story with us on IG @davenialeawrites, or on FB @annieraney.

Finally, your reviews mean the world to us, and they also assist us in spreading God's message of hope and victory across the globe! So please leave us a review on your favorite podcast player or on our Podcast Webpage

Tell us what you think of this episode and we'd also love to hear your story!

Today's episode song is I’m Every Woman by Whitney Houston. Please note this song is for your listening enjoyment only and cannot be downloaded or shared.

Thanks for listening! From our hearts to yours!!

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During the pandemic both Annie and Davenia binge watched a popular television series entitled Girlfriends Guide to Divorce. While it was meant to be entertaining, it actually made us a bit sad, because so many of the messages that the series sent were in direct contradiction to God's messages for Christian living.

So this episode highlights a conversation that we had with Patricia Watts John and Weena Wise, both divorced, both secure in God's love for them, and both living extraordinary lives. Join us for a candid conversation about how to see beautiful again, even post divorce. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you may even praise a little.

As always, Annie and I would love to hear from you. How have you been able see beautiful again, even after a traumatic or hurtful experience? Please share your story with us on IG @davenialeawrites, or on FB @annieraney.

Finally, your reviews mean the world to us, and they also assist us in spreading God's message of hope and victory across the globe! So please leave us a review on your favorite podcast player or on our Podcast Webpage

Tell us what you think of this episode and we'd also love to hear your story!

Today's episode song is I Didn't Know My Own Strength by Whitney Houston. Please note this song is for your listening enjoyment only and can not be downloaded or shared.

Thanks for listening! From our hearts to yours!!

Annie and Davenia

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Join Annie and Davenia and their special guest, Kim Tschirret, who shares her journey from personal pain to purposeful living.

Kim is the inspiring founder of Hope Reins, a haven for children seeking hope and healing through the profound connection between kids and horses. Her journey, born from her own childhood struggles, led to the creation of this 38-acre sanctuary in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Featured in national publications and podcasts, Kim’s impactful story showcases her dedication to transforming lives. In 2020, she received the Triangle Business Journal’s Women in Business Award, recognizing her as a dynamic leader in business and community service.

Join us and discover the healing power of horses, mentors, and Jesus— and how you and this powerful trifecta can help solve the mental health crisis for our kids across the nation.

To learn more, visit https://hopereins.org/

To donate, please visit and give at https://hopereins.org/donate/

To read the incredible store about a blind horse named Joey, who helped others learn to see purchase Joey on Amazon

And finally, to connect with Kim, follow or message her on Instagram @hopereinsnc.

As always, Annie and I would love to hear from you. How have you turned your pain into purpose? Please share your story with us on IG @davenialeawrites, or on FB @annieraney.

Finally, your reviews mean the world to us, and they also assist us in spreading God's message of hope and victory across the globe! So please leave us a review on your favorite podcast player or on our Podcast webpage https://mazuriministries.org/2021/11/podcast-landing/

Tell us what you think of this episode, of this podcast and we'd also love to hear your story!

Today's episode Song is Wonderfully Made by Ellie Holcomb. Please note this song is for your listening enjoyment only and can not be downloaded or shared.

Thanks for listening! From our hearts to yours!!

Annie and Davenia

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It's been an eight month hiatus! A hiatus that was supposed to be for our time of refreshing and renewal. But you know the saying, 'the best laid plans of mice and men will surely go asunder.' Well it's true for us ladies too.

Take a listen has Annie shares her journey from experiencing one of the most devastating experiences of her life, losing her sister, to learning how to see beautiful again.

We will also discuss the devotional, Seeing Beautiful Again by Lysa Terkeurst and its impact on our lives (beware said impact included throwing, screaming, and the hiding of said book).

If you've experienced the book for yourself, please share your story with us at on IG @davenialeawrites, or on FB @annieraney.

Finally, your reviews mean the world to us, and they also assist us in spreading God's message of hope and victory across the globe! So please leave us a review on your favorite podcast player or on our Podcast Webpage .

You can also leave a VOICE REVIEW here! Tell us what you think of this episode, of this podcast and we'd also love to hear your story!

Today's episode Song - Faithfully by Toby Mac. Please note this song is for your listening enjoyment only and can not be downloaded or shared.

Thanks for listening! From our hearts to yours!!

Annie and Davenia

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Karissa Baker shares how she and her family are not only coping, but have found a way to be a beacon of hope post the devastating wildfires that ravaged Lahaina, Maui of Hawaii in September 2023. We pray that this episode fills you with hope, love, joy and light and if you're bringing that energy as you listen, then we pray that this episode will remind you to share that light with others who may be sad, lonely, or hurting.

We invite you to not only listen to this episode, but to also give generously in continued support of those families who have been impacted and are working to rebuild their lives. You can give through the Mazuri Ministries Website for a tax deductible donation (be sure to indicate Lahaina Wildfire Recovery in the comment section).

This is the last episode of our WEIGHT Loss series, shedding the final weighT of Trauma.

This will also be the last episode of our podcast for a while. Annie and I are taking a brief hiatus, but we hope to return in the near future. This is a great time for you to listen to previous episodes and we'd also love it if you'd stay in touch.

You can leave us a review where you listen to our podcast, on Apple Podcast Reviews or on our Podcast Webpage . You can also leave us a VOICE REVIEW or message here! You can connect with either of us and leave comments on FB @davenialea and @annieraney and you can keep us in prayer and allow us to pray for you by submitting your prayer requests here https://mazuriministries.org/pages/contact/

We pray God's bountiful and continued blessings upon you as we prepare to enter 2024 and thanks for listening and supporting the Didn't Ask to be a Hero Podcast during 2023!

From our hearts to yours,

Annie and Davenia

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