Christian Authors with Marilyn Jeanne Designs Podcast

Motherhood and entrepreneurship don’t cancel each other out...but they will stretch you in ways you didn’t expect.In this episode of Books, Beauty & Business: Live #2, we’re talking about the real, unfiltered reality of building a business while raising children at home. Not the highlight reel. Not the “perfect balance” myth. But the sacred, messy, everyday obedience of showing up when you’re tired, interrupted, doubting yourself, and still called by God anyway.“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” — 2 Corinthians 5:7 KJVIf you’ve ever questioned whether you’re doing it right…if you’ve ever built something while wiping tears, folding laundry, answering questions, and praying in between tasks…this conversation is for you.You are not failing. You are building. And God is not confused about your capacity...even when you are.Let’s talk about what it really looks like to raise children and raise a calling at the same time.You’re not behind. You’re in the process.Stay grounded. Stay faithful. Keep building.

TW: Robbery, Childhood TraumaWhat happens when a life built in chaos, violence, poverty, and survival collides with the transforming power of Jesus Christ?In this powerful testimony, Roosevelt Sargent shares the raw truth of his journey...born into brokenness, surrounded by addiction, gang culture, homelessness, and incarceration… yet radically changed by the saving grace of God. From handcuffs at 15 to calling as a pastor, author, and mentor, this is not just a story of “making it out”—this is a story of being made new.“For if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” — 2 Corinthians 5:17 KJVThis episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about destiny, damage, and redemption. Roosevelt reminds us that no matter how dark the beginning, God still writes victory into surrendered lives. The same streets that tried to destroy him became the soil where purpose was born.This is for every underdog who wonders if their story is too far gone.It’s not.With God, broken becomes built. Lost becomes called. And the gangster becomes gospel.Connect with Roosevelt Sargent:https://rooseveltsargentspeaks.com/http://setfreenashville.com/Books Featured in This Episode:https://a.co/d/0blYsElhttps://a.co/d/hWZn14Lhttps://a.co/d/awIsG9cIf this testimony speaks to your life, it’s because God is not finished with your story yet.

Welcome to the very first episode of Books, Beauty & Business LIVE...where faith meets creativity, motherhood meets entrepreneurship, and we keep it real in the middle of the mess. 🖤In this live homeschool morning chat, we’re talking about building businesses while raising babies, chasing God-sized dreams, creating books that actually impact lives, and showing up authentically in a world obsessed with filters and perfection. From publishing talk to everyday mom life, this episode is a raw and encouraging conversation for the women who are tired of shrinking themselves just to fit into the world’s expectations.If you’ve ever felt called to create something bigger…write the book…start the business…homeschool your kids…heal from your past…or boldly walk in the purpose God gave you...this episode is for you.“Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid…for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” — Joshua 1:9 KJVGrab your coffee, throw on your favorite oversized band tee, and come hang out with us for honest conversations about books, beauty, business, faith, motherhood, and building a life that glorifies God instead of culture.

There are moments when a man’s testimony doesn’t whisper… it thunders.In this powerful episode of Christian Authors with Marilyn Jeanne Designs Podcast, we sit down with a born-again believer (June 6th, 1975) whose life has been marked by decades of ministry, prison outreach in Kentucky, worship through guitar, and a shepherd’s heart that refuses to be silent. Since 1984, his hands have been in the work of the Kingdom—teaching, leading, writing, and calling God’s people back to the reality that “God is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6, KJV).This conversation is not polished religion...it is lived obedience.From his Spirit, The Scribe, The Journey (Volumes 1–3) to I Remember, I Prayed, his written works carry one burning message: God is not distant. He is active, present, and deeply involved in the lives of those who pursue Him. Whether behind prison walls or within small groups, his mission remains unshaken...empowering believers to become who God created them to be through the fullness of the Holy Spirit.His ministry, B4eternity, exists to see the manifestation of the Spirit in the body of Christ...awakening gifts, igniting faith, and restoring prayer as a lifestyle rather than a last resort.As he boldly declares in this episode: God is real, and you can know Him.This is not just an interview. It is a call to return to prayer, to surrender, and to walk in the authority of Christ without compromise.Explore his written works and ministry here:https://b4eternity.com/amazon-products/?utm_source=chatgpt.comLearn more about B4eternity and their Kingdom work:https://b4eternity.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.comIf you are weary of surface-level faith and hungry for a deeper walk with God, this episode will challenge you, confront you, and draw you back to the altar where real transformation begins.

TW: SA; Drinking; Family Dysfunction; Witchcraft MentionsThere are stories that whisper…and then there are testimonies that shake the gates of hell.In this episode of Darkness to Deliverance, we sit down with Annetta Caldwell, a wife, mother of seven, dancer, author, and worshipper whose life reads like a battlefield map of bondage turned breakthrough. From addiction, abuse, spiritual oppression, and deep darkness… to the undeniable light and freedom found only in Jesus Christ, this is not just a story of survival...it is a declaration of deliverance.“I felt God wanted me to get my testimony out there…to let people know what God can do in your life if you give Him control.” — Annetta CaldwellAnd beloved, hear this: there is power in your “yes.”Annetta shares how the Lord pulled her out of places she thought she would never escape, rewriting her identity through worship, obedience, and radical surrender. From Youth With A Mission training to dancing in ministry, to raising seven children while walking out healing...her life is living proof that the blood of Jesus still breaks every chain.We also dive into practical encouragement for Christian authors stepping into obedience, how storytelling becomes ministry, and how your testimony can become a weapon for Kingdom impact. Plus, she shares a powerful reminder for women navigating brokenness: you are not too far gone, and you are not forgotten.If you’re a believer, a writer, or someone sitting in the tension between “I’m still in it” and “God, can You really deliver me?”—this episode will meet you right there.We also talk about marketing through testimony and obedience, including how platforms like TikTok can be used to share truth boldly in a digital generation without compromise.Because deliverance isn’t just a moment...it’s a message.📖 Featured Book: CaughtShe turned to everyone and everything… but darkness kept calling her name. Drugs, fear, loneliness, and spiritual torment marked her path—until God stepped in and rewrote everything.Maybe she was always running…just waiting to be caught by grace.👉 Buy on Amazon: https://a.co/d/17VyxfB?utm_source=chatgpt.com👉 Barnes & Noble: https://share.google/3ZvatElZyHGQI7S3Y?utm_source=chatgpt.com🌐 Connect with Annetta Caldwell & FTF Ministries:https://ftfministries.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.comThis is for the ones who thought their story disqualified them.God specializes in darkness → deliverance.

🔥 DISCOVER YOUR PURPOSE 🔥What happens when God completely redirects your life after decades of building worldly success?In this powerful episode, we sit down with JR Rennie, founder of BrushFires Ministry, to talk about discovering your God-given purpose, walking in obedience, and why so many Believers feel stuck, overlooked, and spiritually exhausted.After nearly 40 years leading a successful business software company, John thought retirement was next. But in 2015, God had other plans. Through conviction, calling, and Kingdom alignment, BrushFires Ministry was born...a ministry helping Christians uncover their strengths, understand how God uniquely created them, and step boldly into their destiny.This conversation is bold, faith-filled, practical, and deeply convicting for anyone who knows they were created for MORE.💥 If you’ve ever felt like:• You’re spinning your wheels spiritually• You don’t know your calling• You feel misunderstood in ministry• You’re tired of surface-level discipleship• You know God is calling you higher…this episode is for YOU.📖 “For many are called, but few are chosen.” — Matthew 22:14 KJVConnect with John J. Rennie & BrushFires Ministry:🌐 Website: https://www.brushfires-digital.com💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-j-rennie/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brushfires.ministry/📘 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/430555434394373🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrushFiresMinistry📚 Featured Book:“Sparks Turn Into BrushFires”🎙️ Listen now and stop settling for survival when God created you to walk in PURPOSE.

What happens when a woman fully surrenders her pen, her pain, and her purpose to God?In this powerful episode, we sit down with Hannah L. Benson (writer, actress, and content marketer), a woman boldly using storytelling to glorify the Lord and bring hope to weary hearts. Through devotionals rooted in authenticity, vulnerability, and Biblical truth, Hannah reminds us that even the broken chapters of our lives are still being written by a faithful Author.“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” — Proverbs 3:5 KJVFrom navigating unmet desires and difficult seasons to discovering God’s hand in every plot twist, Hannah shares how the Lord has used her personal journey to minister to women across the country. This conversation is raw, hope-filled, and deeply encouraging for Christian women who are learning to trust God when the story doesn’t make sense yet.If you’ve ever wrestled with disappointment, questioned God’s timing, or wondered whether your voice matters in the Kingdom...this episode is for you.🔥 In this episode, we discuss:• Trusting God with the unfinished parts of your story• Writing devotionals from real-life struggles and spiritual growth• Using creativity and storytelling to glorify Christ• Finding hope in heartbreak and purpose in pain• Why your testimony still matters in the Kingdom of GodHannah’s writings have been featured in:✨ Rebelutionhttps://www.therebelution.com✨ Her View From Homehttps://herviewfromhome.com✨ Her Faith Ariseshttps://herfaitharises.org✨ Inside Out Worldwidehttps://www.insideoutww.org📖 Read Hannah’s featured devotionals:• God Is Always Near to the Brokenheartedhttps://herfaitharises.org/blog/god-is-always-near-to-the-brokenhearted• Your Faithfulness Mattershttps://www.insideoutww.org/post/your-faithfulness-matters• More Writings by Hannah Bensonhttps://capturingtheidea.blogspot.com/search?q=hannah+benson&max-results=20&by-date=true🌿 Connect with Hannah:🌐 Websitehttps://www.hannahlbenson.com📘 Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/hannahlbensonwrites📸 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/hannahlbensonwritesThis episode will remind you that God is not absent in the waiting, silent in the suffering, or careless with your calling. He is the Author...and every chapter has purpose.🎧 Tune in now and be encouraged to trust the One who holds the pen.

This week, we go all in with Texas’ own Drive Thru Society...the Christian metal violincore band that’s breaking boundaries and rewriting what it means to worship boldly. With a fearless female lead singer, they’re not just making music...they’re changing the world, one electrifying song at a time.From soul-stirring violin riffs to heart-pounding guitar riffs, these trailblazers fuse faith and metal in ways that challenge, inspire, and uplift. Tune in as we talk about their journey, their faith, the stories behind their music, and why they’re rocking the Christian music scene harder than ever.⚡ This episode isn’t for the faint of heart...it’s for the bold, the faithful, and anyone ready to be inspired by a band that refuses to fit in.🎧 Check out their music and mission: drivethrusocietyband.com

What country are you really living in...one asleep or one on the brink of revival? 🔥In this powerful episode, world-renowned speaker and bestselling author Chris Widener issues a bold wake-up call to America. Drawing from decades of leadership, faith, and global influence, Chris unpacks why revival is not optional...it’s essential. This conversation will stir your spirit, challenge complacency, and ignite a holy urgency for national repentance and renewal. “Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?” (Psalm 85:6, KJV). Revival starts with the willing.🌐 Revival Movement & Resources: https://revival250.com📚 Book – Coming American Revival & Author Info: https://chriswidener.com#revivalnow #revivalinthechurch #christianpodcast #HolySpirit #Jesus

Once silenced and paid not to speak, Stephanie Sherwood now walks boldly in the calling God ordained all along. In this powerful episode, Stephanie shares how the Lord took what the enemy meant for shame and turned it into Kingdom assignment. Through obedience, healing, and Holy Spirit-led courage, she helps Christian women reclaim their voice, steward their stories, and live woven into God’s greater purpose. This conversation is a call to rise, write, and war for legacy. “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony.” — Revelation 12:11 (KJV)📚 Books by Stephanie SherwoodThe Tapestry Effect: Live in Freedom when God, Community, the Marketplace, and Story are Woven Togetherhttps://a.co/d/hXF5xtNThe Three P’s: Prayer, Perception, and Praise Lead to Living Life Woven Inhttps://a.co/d/9783IhBArmor Up: See God Move Prayer Journalhttps://a.co/d/aKWk6RUWarring for His Heart and Our Marriage: A Prayer Book for Wives of Unbelieving Husbandshttps://a.co/d/aKWk6RUScripture Drive Success: A 30-Day Devotional Workbook for Women Called into the Marketplacehttps://a.co/d/eJUdoXv🌿 Ministries & PublishingThe Tapestry Network:https://www.thetapestrynetwork.comShe Creates Legacy Publishing:https://www.shecreatesleagacypublishing.com📱 Connect with StephanieFacebook (Personal):https://www.facebook.com/StephanieMorinSherwood/Facebook (She Creates Legacy):https://www.facebook.com/shecreateslegacy✨ Upcoming ProjectThe One Thing Book Series — a Kingdom movement turning testimonies into legacy and nonprofit impact.

Step into the world of Tabitha Leapheart, founder of Adelphi Production, as she shares how faith fuels her artistry. From writing Dream Catcher Journal ( https://a.co/d/iWyJ9F6 ) to producing gospel stage plays like Beauty For Ashes at the Gem Theatre, Tabitha empowers women and glorifies God through creativity. Join us as she declares, “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me” (Philippians 4:13), showing how theatre, writing, and conferences can ignite hope, inspire courage, and amplify God’s Kingdom. Bold faith. Bold art. Bold life.

Get ready, daughters of the King...this episode is HOLY FIRE. 🔥Today on Christian Authors with Marilyn Jeanne Designs, Gina sits down with the powerhouse herself: Elaine Lankford...CEO of She Steps Forward Coaching, Founder & Executive Director of She Steps Forward International, wife, mother, leader, and soon-to-be published author shaking the Kingdom in all the best ways.Elaine is a woman who doesn’t just walk in her calling...she charges forward in it. In this conversation, she breaks down how she equips Christian women to rise up, silence the lies, crush fear, and boldly step into the purpose God has placed on their lives. No fluff. No pretending. Just raw, Spirit-filled truth.We talk calling. We talk courage. We talk obedience. We talk about what it really looks like to carry the mantle God hands you...especially when it feels heavy.We also dive into her upcoming women’s conference that’s about to ignite faith, activate destiny, and create a room full of women who refuse to shrink back. You’re going to want a ticket. Trust us.Because as Scripture reminds us:“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” — 2 Timothy 1:7 KJVSis, step forward. The Kingdom needs you.🔥 LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEWork with Elaine as your coach:https://meetcoachelaine.comRegister for the She Steps Forward Women’s Conference:https://www.shestepsforwardinternational.org/ssfi-womens-conference-usSubmit your story to the Dear Daughters Anthology:https://bit.ly/436jwS9

🔥 TRIGGER WARNING: Mental Health & Identity 🔥Jessica Hieb, founder of In the Name Publishing and visionary behind Power Magazine, dives deep into faith, resilience, and redemption in this episode of Christian Authors with Marilyn Jeanne Designs. As the author of They Call Me Beauty and other faith-driven stories, Jessica explores the battle for identity, the voices that seek to control us, and the freedom found in Christ. Her work challenges readers to confront inner darkness while discovering God’s hope and restoration.“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” — 2 Timothy 1:7 KJV📚 Books & Links:They Call Me Beauty: https://a.co/d/ev1HYzMWebsite: https://jhieb.comPublishing: https://itnpublishing.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itnpublishing/ | @jhieb_creative

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of trauma, abuse, and healing through faith. Listener discretion is advised.🔥 God can bring beauty from ashes, and today’s guest, Shawna Foster, is living proof. Her bestselling book Faith in the Flames: Transforming Trauma Into Hope and Healing reveals how surrendering pain to Christ leads to divine restoration. Join us as we talk about walking through the fire, finding freedom in forgiveness, and standing firm in faith.📖 “He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.” — Psalm 147:3 (KJV)📚 Book Links:Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737902257/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&dplnkId=79263f9c-8e36-4efc-9d0c-b461f2aed414Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/faith-in-the-flames-shawna-marie-foster/1146953458🎧 Podcast Links:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/12ujW5zzUrtuS5VKFbWfoV?si=d_9jvd8uQymCVwW_XgUEZwApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/📲 Follow Shawna:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnamariefoster?igsh=MTN0Z2VxcWxnZjZ0YQ==Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shawnamariefoster

At just seven years old, Lauren Burns was kidnapped by her father and taken from the U.S. to Jordan...a world completely foreign to her. Years of captivity and silence followed…until God stepped in. 🙌Now featured by People Magazine and NBC, Lauren shares the real story...one that gives Jesus full credit for the rescue, redemption, and restoration. Her journey proves no darkness is too deep for Christ’s light to break through. 🌅✨ Listen now and discover how God turns fear into faith and ashes into beauty.Connect with Lauren:🎧 Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/redeemed-podcast22🌐 Website: https://laurenburns.net📖 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurenBredeemed📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lburnspt📩 Newsletter: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1129146/136022089196897747/share