Marnie's Friends Talk Radio

During this interview with Marnie and guest Jessica Chenoweth, you’ll discover:The 3-part framework that turns a Scripture into a devotionalHow to open devotionals with hooks that capture attentionHow to structure a devotional so readers actually finish itCommon mistakes that kill engagement and why devotionals typically fail in the first 30 secondsThe relatability bridge techniqueHow to write applications that create actionHow to build a devotional series that keep readers returningHow to balance Scripture, story and takeawayHow devotionals lead readers into deeper transformationJessica Chenoweth is a Speaker, Bible Teacher and Devotional Writer with 16+ years of women’s ministry experience, known for creating engaging devotionals that help readers connect deeply with Scripture.Learn more at JessicaChenowethSpeaks.com and invite her to speak via WomenSpeakers.com.

During this interview with Marnie and guest Beth Krause, you’ll discover:3 signs you may be serving from depletion instead of abundance and how to reset.Why you must not ignore the weight of stress and exhaustion and why leaders, pastors and educators must prioritize wellness if they want long-lasting impact.3 reasons your health, emotions and spirit must be cleansed before you can truly lead from overflow.Why Jesus’ time on the cross changes how we carry our burdens today and how to trade your trash for freedom, joy and wholeness in Christ.5 ways to nourish your body as God’s temple so you can serve with strength and clarity.4 practical ways herbs and nutrition can help you steward your calling with energy and resilience.5 tools for a faith-filled detox: spirit, mind and body.Beth Krause is an author, speaker & functional health & nutrition practitioner. She is the author of Take Out The Trash, which empowers Christian leaders with practical tools for physical vitality, emotional healing and spiritual renewal rooted in God’s design.Learn more at GraceAnatomyFunctionalHealth.com and invite her to speak via WomenSpeakers.com.

During this interview with Marnie and guest Natalie Lavelock, you’ll discover:How to recognize when God is inviting you into a new season of leadership.Why becoming the right leader matters more than building the right platform and how personal transformation fuels lasting Kingdom impact.The difference between building for God and building with Him so you can lead with greater peace, clarity and obedience.How calling, character, timing and assignment converge to prepare you for the work God has uniquely designed for you.Practical questions to help you discern what God is calling you to build, release, repair or reorder as you step confidently into your next assignment.Natalie Lavelock is an author, leadership consultant and an on-fire speaker who calls women out of complacency into confident, courageous obedience. You'll be lit up, empowered and leave ready to fearlessly follow God's calling on your life, especially during the even if's.Natalie is the co-host of the upcoming Convergence Conference. Grab your tickets here: https://bit.ly/44Cwze7Marnie is the host of the upcoming Social Media & Marketing Summit. Grab your spot here: MarketingGodsWay.com

During this interview with Marnie and guest Toni Campbell, you’ll discover:How to identify genuine community needs before launching a ministryThe four questions every church should ask before investing time, money and volunteersSeven outreach models that can be adapted by churches of any sizeCommon mistakes that limit impactHow to turn one-time acts of service into ongoing ministry relationshipsToni Campbell is an author, speaker and outreach advocate. Inspired by the question, “Would your city weep if your church closed?”, she equips churches to create impactful, sustainable outreach ministries.Learn more at ToniCampbell.org and invite her to speak via WomenSpeakers.com.

During this interview with Marnie and guest Jenna Schutt, you’ll discover:Exactly why your testimony may not be connecting yet and how to make it more useful to your audience.3 questions that help you find the message inside your hardest season. Why emotional stories need a clear takeaway and how to give your audience one.5 ways to turn a personal story into practical teaching points people can actually apply.Why vulnerability without direction can overwhelm people, how to share hard things with hope and purpose, why you must not share every detail of your story and what to include instead.3 ways to turn repeated lessons from your life into signature phrases, speaking topics or content ideas.How to identify places your testimony can become teachable content: podcasts, posts, devotionals, workshops and keynotes.Jenna Schutt is a former cardiac RN, stem cell transplant survivor, writer, speaker, wife and mom who helps women train joy as a reflex.Learn more at JennaSchutt.com and invite her to speak via WomenSpeakers.com.

During this interview with Marnie and guest Dr. Shari Bowen, you’ll discover how to:Honestly reflect so you can break free from destructive thinking traps that can sabotage your marriage and ministry.Develop emotional intelligence to best manage yourself and gain compassion for your spouse and team members.Communicate effectively to handle conflict and contention.Operate in patience with the benefit of getting to see God at work.Revisit mercy as a lifestyle to become more Christlike.Accept and exercise forgiveness.Build a prayer life that transforms both you, your spouse, family and everyone within your sphere of influence.Shift your perspective about your role in your relationships to remove all weighty burdens off your shoulders.Embrace your God-given roles with humility, strength and dignity.Remember that this isn't about perfection - it's about becoming the woman God called you to be and letting that transformation reshape all your relationships, starting at home.Dr. Shari Bowen is an author, coach and professor. She is a co-pastor and engaging interactive speaker who encourages women to live faithful, flexible and hopeful lives. Come be rejuvenated to live out the spoken Word of God!Learn more at Drsharibowen.com and invite her to speak via WomenSpeakers.com.

During this interview with Marnie and guest Inseong Kim, we’ll be addressing difficult conversations including pro-life, same-sex marriage, gender dysphoria and more. You’ll discover:Why these conversations are more important now than ever.How to have graceful conversations about life issues without further wounding the wounded.The role of compassion and what not to say.The connection between transhumanism, technocracy, communism and abortion.How is AI shaping the way women make life decisions - and why should we care.How to understand the image of God and why this changes everything.How incomplete theology creates an open door for dangerous ideologies.Why it doesn’t matter who wins the AI race and what does matter.How we, as leaders can equip ourselves for this cultural moment.What we carry that no technology, ideology or government can offer.Inseong Kim is a journalist, radio host, Bible teacher, artist, author, film executive producer, entrepreneur and speaker who opens women's eyes through graceful conversation, powerful data analytics and truth.Learn more at InseongKim.org and invite her to speak via WomenSpeakers.com.During this program, Inseong recommends Claude AI from Anthropic. This is the platform she uses and finds most unbiased, saying “I had to fight to get my view to write with other platforms but was surprised with Claude, by how much it knew theology and these particular issues.”

During this interview with Marnie and guest Melissa Gendreau, you’ll discover:How to gently guide women to see God’s presence in their painful past without re-traumatizing them.How to blend professional credentials with authentic faith so you build instant credibility for hard topics.Practical ways to help audiences replace deep-rooted lies with biblical truth about their identity in Christ.How to teach “humble confidence” so women can step into boldness without falling into pride or people-pleasing.Marriage-specific tools that actually work: Boundaries in Marriage and the 100% Marriage Model.Melissa Gendreau is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Christian Coach, podcast host and compassionate speaker. She blends Scripture, story and professional insight to help you feel understood and encouraged as you embrace your true identity in Christ with humble confidence in every area of life and relationships.Learn more at MelissaGendreau.com and invite her to speak via WomenSpeakers.com.

How to Increase the Influence of Your Blog, a favorites replay. During this interview with Marnie and guest, Suellen Estes, you’ll discover: Why NOW is the time to start or grow your blog, and how to find available platforms.The most important thing in successful blogging.The biggest mistake new bloggers make, and how to reverse it if you’re doing it.How to see your blog as a coherent step-by-step path forward for your audience.The 3 major blogging venues to consider if you’re just starting and which is easiest.The 3 main strategies to grow your audience.Suellen’s 4 biggest “Insider Secrets.”  Suellen Estes is a Bible teacher, speaker, and writer, with 20+ books on Amazon and 2 blogs. Today her passion is to assist other Christian writers through teaching and networking through https://www.suellenestes.com and https://christianbloggersinternational.com. Invite Suellen to speak via www.WomenSpeakers.com.  Also check out the Christian Blogger's Bundle available now at https://bit.ly/2RSjCeg

*Favorites Reply* During this interview with Marnie and guest, Yvonne Conte, you’ll discover: Why now is a great time to host a women’s eventHow to form and keep a great team that works beautifully year after yearWhy volunteers are the most important part of any organization, and how to recruit more5 simple strategies to grow your audience7 ways to bring groups of women to your eventThe 8-step formula for holding a successful conference  Yvonne Conte is the Founder and Director of “Day of JOY” Conferences. She is a real, down to earth, relatable and inspirational speaker, author and collaborator. Learn more at www.YvonneConte.com and invite Yvonne to speak via www.WomenSpeakers.com.

During this hour with Marnie and guest, Denise Webster, you'll discover Scriptural Proof for Laws of Success including: VibrationPerpetual TransmutationRelativityPolarityRhythmCause and Effect Denise Webster is constantly busy and always serving. As the mother of 7 children, she is actively involved in their lives from sports, to piano, to musicals. She enjoys helping others achieve their greatest potential and overcome difficulties. She aspires to travel the world with her family offering service to others. Host, Marnie Swedberg, embodies faith-in-action while generating "aha" moments of perspective transformation through her keynotes, media appearances, 13 books and online programs. As the  mentor to millions she provides coaching, practical help and clear, God-centric focus. She is the host of www.WomenSpeakers.com, the largest directory of its kind in the world. Visit her website at www.Marnie.com.

*Favorites Replay Secret Strategies from a Career Writer. During this interview with Marnie and guest, Cindi McMenamin, you’ll discover: What a successful writing career might look like (even if you never become a best seller).The 5 common myths about writing books.The types of writing that can financially sustain a person full time.The top 3 indicators that someone is ready to write as a career.The 3 biggest challenges or obstacles to fulltime writing.Some spiritual hazards to the job and how to find victory in the trenches.A few favorite success tips for career writers.Cindi’s #1 personal secret to success. Cindi McMenamin is a national speaker, award-winning writer, and certified writing coach whose 17 books help women and couples strengthen their relationship with God and others. Learn more at http://strengthforthesoul.com/ and invite Cindi to speak via www.WomenSpeakers.com.  

FAVORITES REPLAY During this interview, Turning a One Sheet into a Proposal, with Marnie and guest, Michelle S. Lazurek, you’ll discover how to: Maximize your content including unique selling proposition, felt need, and moreHandle your market, audience and manuscript detailsShare your author infoExplain your promotion and marketing plan Including your chapter-by-chapter synopsis  Michelle S. Lazurek is a literary agent and certified writing coach, plus a multi-genre, ten-time award winning author including a two-time Children's Book of the Year and Article of the Year award winner. Learn more at http://www.michellelazurek.com. Book Michelle to speak at your event, visit https://www.WomenSpeakers.com.

Favorites Replay & Invite to the Successful Christian Woman's Summit Live NOW. Join us for FREE at https://thesuccessfulchristianwoman.com   During this interview with Marnie and guest, Laney Houser, you’ll discover: Why making money feels hard for most people, and what to do about itThe number one reason you must act now (and it’s not the economy)The easiest way to start making money flow with easeThe most important thing to know todayThe number one reason you aren’t making the money you want to make, and it’s not what you thinkThe single most effective method to making more money, no matter what your careerThe biggest money-related mistake people make, and how to fix itThe three ways to heal your money storyHow to release money so it can flow with ease Laney Houser is a Financial Therapist, Life and Business Coach, Money Mentor, and speaker who helps women open their hearts to live the dreams God has for them. Learn more at www.LaneyHouser.com or invite Laney to speak via www.WomenSpeakers.com

During this favorites replay interview with Marnie and guest, Karolyn Smith, you’ll discover: The difference between Holy Spirit inspired “self-control” and will powered “self-control.”What it means for a Christian woman to “Self Elevate” and why God is interested in us taking care of our “selves.”The 3 “Self Elevations” and why focusing on Spiritual Wellness is the most important.Why living life without a strategy doesn't work and what to do about it.The importance of self-care and the reason you must act now.The easiest way to get started and how to start today.The biggest mistake women make, and how you can avoid it.What to expect as you move into a greater sense of self awareness, self-care and Spirit-led “Self-Elevation.” Karolyn Drone Smith is a speaker, Wellness Coach and the founder of “Self Elevate,” a platform that empowers women. Encouraging those who have experienced life challenges, Karolyn guides us to “elevate” our mindsets through spiritual disciplines, fitness and self-care. Learn more at www.SelfElevate.net and invite Karolyn to present for your group at www.WomenSpeakers.com.

A favorites replay, during this hour with Marnie and guest, Adria Wilkins you’ll discover:    The foundation every author should stand on.   The #1 way to inspire people to buy your book.   The truth about what people really want.   The secret sauce for marketing success.     How to brainstorm marketing ideas that WILL work for you.   Think like you, but bigger.   The 2 T’s to Triumph.   How to start from wherever you are.   3 keys to rockin’ your book signings.   A powerful tool you can use to 10x your interactions.   Award winning author, Adria Wilkins has an accounting degree from Western Kentucky University. After suffering the unthinkable - the death of three-year-old Blake, she found that Jesus sustains, and evens surprises His followers with joy. Learn more at www.JoyBoxStories.com.

During this favorites replay of the interview with Marnie and guest, Mary Katherine Morales, you’ll discover how to tap into God’s Spirit of hope to live: Beautifully transparent.Impeccable in your dealings.Victorious in your ventures.Generous with everyone.Wise in the eyes of God and others. Mary Katherine Morales is the founder of The Beautiful Movement, a speaker, author and visionary leader who gracefully leads women into total transformation: mind, body and spirit. Her passion is creating communities of women who live courageously every day. Learn more at http://www.womanofprinciple.com. Mary Katherine is also available to speak for your group. Learn more at www.WomenSpeakers.com.

During this interview with Marnie and guest, Marilyn L. Donnellan, author of “Ten Keys to Effective Leadership: A Guidebook for Women of Faith,” you’ll discover: The 10 proven strategies or keys for improving your leadership.The most important leadership strategy.Why an avoidance of promotion may be false humility.The most difficult aspect of leadership for women of faith.The single biggest mistake women of faith make in leadership. Marilyn L. Donnellan is a wife, mother, grandmother, artist, and internationally known author of more than 60 books, guides, and webinars.  She has 35-years’ experience as a community leader and nonprofit CEO. Learn more at http://www.mldonnellan.com and invite Marilyn to speak at your next event via www.WomenSpeakers.com.

During this hour with Marnie and guest, Michele Medlock Adams, you'll discover: An easy way to break into the children’s book marketHow to promote your books all year longThe secret to selling over 4 million booksThe importance of finding a new way to share a tired topicHow to overcome fear and step out of your comfort zone and write in a category/genre you’ve never written beforeThe importance of remaining teachable so you’ll continue to grow and learn new skillsThe value of learning from those who are better than youHow to be the professional publishers, businesspeople, media folks and conference directors want to work withThe secret to enjoying the journey on the way to where you’re goingWhy you can be good at lots of things, but you can only be great at a few Michelle Medlock Adams is an inspirational speaker and best-selling author with more than 4 million in book sales. Garnering over 40 industry awards, Michelle loves helping others accomplish their publishing dreams. Learn more at www.michellemedlockadams.com. Invite Michelle to speak via www.WomenSpeakers.com. 

***This is a replay of one of our most requested programs, airred due to a family emegerncy. Thank you***  During this hour with Marnie and guest, Suzy Shepherd, you’ll discover: The exact way to use social media to promote your event How to grow exponentially Reasons and ways to identify and engage accessible influencersHow to create momentumThe power of focusing intently on your purposeWhy messaging matters most, and how to establish yours. Suzy Shepherd is founder of The Sisterhood, Field Director for Stonecroft ministries, and author of the book, The Four Principles.  Her life mission is to help women find and enjoy meaningful relationships with God and others. Learn more at www.SuzyShepherd.com

During this hour with Marnie and Linda, you'll discover: 1. The right place to begin.  2. How to position yourself for success.  3. How to build your speaking ministry on a strong foundation.  4. The most important investment you’ll ever make into your ministry.  5. What to focus on to grow your ministry.  6. How to thrill event planners every time.  7. The key skill you need to develop that has nothing to do public speaking.  8. The team players you never knew you needed.  9. Why “FREE” is not always your best friend.  10. How to grab your audience’s attention and hold it.  11. The surprising key to your speaking success.  12. How to position yourself for call-backs.  As a leader, both professionally and in ministry, today's guest, Linda Olson, is the author of “Made for Something More,” and has spoken to Christian audiences since 1973. She is the founder of a Wealth Through Stories. Learn more at WealthThroughStories.com.

During this hour with Marnie and Kathy Carlton Willis you'll discover: Why planners need so many “touches” before they’ll book you.Seven yes-getting techniques that work smart, not hard.How to trigger that mysterious ripple effect.How to create name recognition with your target audiences.Preventing the frostbite of cold contacts by thawing out your connections.Some strategies that work for the not-so-techie speaker.How to increase exposure with your target audiences Kathy Carlton Willis enjoys fiddling with words as writer's coach and marketing pro at KCW Communications. She has been in the Christian literary industry since 2001, and coaches writers through WordGirls, which she co-founded. Kathy’s published in multiple books, magazines and online publications. Her speaker column can be read in Christian Communicator. She gets jazzed inspiring others to have their own light bulb moments. Kathy shines, whether she's shining the light on writers and speakers, or dazzling audiences during her speaking events. Look for her books Speaker to Speaker: Companion, and Grin with Grace, March 2015. Learn more about Kathy and her services at www.kathycarltonwillis.com *Replay of one of our most popular episodes.