Y’all, get ready—this episode is pure fire!

I sat down with the one and only Marnie Swedberg, and let me tell you, her passion for helping women find clarity and walk in their God-given callings is contagious. Marnie is a speaker, author of 14 books, and the founder of WomenSpeakers.com. She’s spent decades encouraging women to get their messages out, even when the world tries to silence them.

From struggling with dyslexia as a child to memorizing Scripture and now teaching and empowering women around the globe, Marnie’s story is a powerful reminder that God equips the called—not the other way around.

We talk about:

• ​ What to do when you’re not sure if it’s God’s voice, your own, or the enemy’s
• ​ How to keep showing up when discouragement hits hard
• ​ Why your “yes” matters more than your qualifications
• ​ The three questions to ask when your voice feels suppressed
• ​ Why your work has eternal value—even the small stuff

Her life verse, 2 Corinthians 9:8, is all about overflow—and after this conversation, I truly believe your heart will be overflowing with courage, direction, and renewed purpose.

Bio:

Fun and fast-paced, yet peaceful and approachable, Marnie's history includes fires, floods, car wrecks, business set-backs, burglaries, lightning strikes and in her immediate family, cancer, head-injury and sudden death. She models come-back behavior, possibility thinking and profound faith.

Marnie Swedberg is a Missions Ministry Mentor, author of 14 "how-to" books, founder & director of www.WomenSpeakers.com and host of the #1 ranked Blog Talk Radio Show, Marnie's Friends.

She homeschooled the three Swedberg children from K-12, managed the family businesses (a restaurant and retail store), and has helped launch and grow women-led businesses and ministries worldwide. She hosts nine virtual women's summits per year.

Anchor Verse:

2 Corinthians 9:8

Connect with Marnie:

https://www.Marnie.comhttps://amzn.to/42mhEShhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marnieswedberg/https://www.facebook.com/mentormarniehttps://www.facebook.com/SpeakerMarnie/https://www.pinterest.com/mentormarnie/https://www.instagram.com/mentormarnie/https://twitter.com/MentorMarniehttps://www.youtube.com/mentormarniehttps://www.WomenSpeakers.comhttp://www.ThrivewithMe2023.com

Flow Through Vessel: https://www.marnie.com/ftv_az

💥 Bonus: The first 30 people who register for the Anchored in Hope workshop on Sept 20 will get Gena McCown’s devotional, Deep Forgiveness, a bookmark with a link to order Katie Reid’s Bible study, God, What Do I Do, + a candle!

📍Canton, OH | 🗓️ September 20 | 🎟️ Early Bird: $35, VIP: $50 includes workshop t-shirt and reserved seating

https://www.anchoredbythesword.org/event-details/anchored-in-hope-finding-purpose-in-your-pain

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If you’ve ever found yourself saying, “I thought I’d be further along by now”—this episode is for you.

This week on the Anchored by the Sword podcast, I had the absolute joy of chatting with my friend Rebecca George—speaker, podcast host, ministry leader, and author of the brand-new book It’s Not Too Late: Trusting God in a Hurry Up World. She shares powerful encouragement for anyone who is navigating seasons of waiting, unfulfilled longing, or weariness from striving.

We talk about the real-life tensions of trusting God when things don’t happen on our timeline—how we idolize good things, revise the past, catastrophize the future, and miss what God is doing right now. Rebecca’s personal journey of delayed dreams, deep faith, and holy surrender is one that will breathe life into your tired heart.

If you’re holding a good desire that hasn’t come to pass yet—this conversation reminds you: it’s not too late. Whether you’re waiting on a promise, navigating disappointment, or wrestling with hurry and hustle culture, this conversation is a fresh dose of encouragement to stay anchored in truth. God hasn’t forgotten you. You don’t have to strive your way into His love. And there’s still beauty and purpose in the middle of your story.

Bio:

Rebecca is the founder of Radical Radiance® - a podcast community where listeners are equipped to blend what they love with the Jesus who makes them shine. She is a podcaster, speaker, and author whose greatest joy in life is discipling others to pursue their passions in a way that builds the Kingdom. In her free time you can find her running outside, writing, or trying a

new recipe with 90s country playing in the background.

Connect with Rebecca:

Website: https://www.radicalradiance.live

FB: https://www.facebook.com/radicalradiancepodcast/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccageorgeauthor

Book Website: https://www.nottoolatebook.live

Rebecca’s previous episode (113): https://open.spotify.com/episode/0XMgZeoTaQ67jOvPcRKEVF

💥 Bonus: The first 30 people who register for the Anchored in Hope workshop on Sept 20 will get Gena McCown’s devotional, Deep Forgiveness, a bookmark with a link to order Katie Reid’s Bible study, God, What Do I Do, and a candle from Crookston Candles!

📍Canton, OH | 🗓️ September 20 | 🎟️ Early Bird: $35, VIP: $50 includes workshop t-shirt and reserved seating

https://www.anchoredbythesword.org/event-details/anchored-in-hope-finding-purpose-in-your-pain

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This week on the Anchored by the Sword Podcast, I had the joy of sitting down with my friend, Katie Reid—author of Made Like Martha, her newest fiction release A Very Bavarian Summer, and her powerful new Bible study God, What Do I Do? A Study of Judges 1–5.

Katie shares how her personal journey of trusting God in the unknown—including a big move from Michigan to Florida—is being shaped by the very truths she’s teaching in her new study. We talk about obedience when the next step is unclear, collaboration over competition, and how to walk in godly confidence like Deborah from Judges.

From childhood faith to adult grace, Katie opens up about trying to earn God’s love for years until she finally embraced what was already hers. Her story is a reminder that God’s grace isn’t a reward for our performance—it’s a gift we receive.

Bio:

Katie M. Reid is a Bible teacher and the author of Made Like Martha and God, What Do I Do? Trained in education, Katie teaches around her kitchen table, in the classroom, and around the country. She co-hosts The Martha + Mary Show and runs the Martha + Mary Show Sisterhood group on Facebook. Katie is a pastor’s wife and worship leader. Following Jesus, marrying her husband, and being a mom to five are the best decisions she’s made.

Anchor Verses:

Psalm 78: 4-8

Connect with Katie:

Website: https://www.katiemreid.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/katie_m_reid

FB: https://m.facebook.com/KatieMReidWriter/

💥 Bonus: The first 30 people who register for the Anchored in Hope workshop on Sept 20 will get Gena McCown’s devotional, Deep Forgiveness, a bookmark with a link to order Katie Reid’s Bible study, God, What Do I Do, and a 4 ounce Faith in the Fire candle from Crookston Candles!

📍Canton, OH | 🗓️ September 20 | 🎟️ Early Bird: $35, VIP: $50 includes workshop t-shirt and reserved seating

https://www.anchoredbythesword.org/event-details/anchored-in-hope-finding-purpose-in-your-pain

***We love hearing from you! Your reviews help our podcast community and keep these important conversations going. If this episode inspired you, challenged you, or gave you a fresh perspective, we’d be so grateful if you’d take a moment to leave a review. Just head to Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen and share your thoughts—it’s a simple way to make a big impact!***