The Shieldmaidens
Raising up warriors for Christ while standing in the way of the enemy.
Episodes
96 episodes
Someone Needs You to Pray | The Power of Intercession
What happens when you faithfully pray for someone else? In this episode of The Shieldmaidens, we sit down with Mary to talk about one of the most powerful (and often overlooked) ways we can love and serve others: intercession. ...
The Life I Never Planned: Josh Simmons’ Story of Healing & Faith
One moment can change the course of your entire life. Josh Simmons was pursuing his dream of becoming a pilot when a traumatic brain injury completely changed his future. Suddenly, things most of us take for granted - walking, talki...
Losing Halee: When Grief Turned Into Anger at God
When Emilee Rathgeber lost her sister and best friend, Halee, in 2017, her world changed forever. In the middle of unimaginable grief, Emilee found herself angry at God.. and then faced another painful reality: being made to feel like she wasn’...
You Call It Coincidence. God Calls It Providence.
What if the things you call coincidences are actually the providence of God? In this episode of The Shieldmaidens, we’re talking about the difference between God’s provision and His providence... and how often we look back and reali...
Motherhood Wasn't Meant to Be Lonely
Motherhood wasn’t meant to be lonely. ❤️ In this episode of The Shieldmaidens, we sit down with Kelly Doan, the creator of Mom Joy, a local women’s conference created specifically to encourage, love, and pour into moms. ...
Doctors Gave Him 3–6 Months to Live... But God Had Other Plans
What do you do when doctors tell you there is no cure?In this powerful episode of The Shieldmaidens, we sit down with Ryan Seaton of Ernie Haase & Signature Sound and his wife, Krista, to hear the incredible story of th...
You Can't Win This Battle Alone: Garrett Gross on Brotherhood, Faith & Facing Evil
What does it take to stand firm in a world filled with darkness? In this powerful conversation, Garrett Gross joins The Shieldmaidens to share how God used faithful men to strengthen his walk with Christ, why biblical brotherhood is...
🎉The Shieldmaidens Retreat Is Official! (Plus a Message We All Need to Hear)
Before we share some exciting news, we wanted to take a moment to talk about something that's been on our hearts. In a world that loves to define people by their worst moments, the Gospel tells a different story. We open today's epi...
Worship Is More Than Music: Living a Life That Trusts God
True worship is about so much more than the songs we sing on Sunday... it's about how we trust God in the every day. In this episode of The Shieldmaidens, we're joined by Mike and Kirby Cheeseman, a married couple who serve on the w...
Mental Health or Spiritual Warfare? A Christian Conversation
How should Christians think about mental health? When is counseling helpful? Is medication always the right answer? And how do we discern the difference between a mental health struggle and spiritual warfare? In this episode of The ...
America at 250: Reflecting on God's Faithfulness and Looking Ahead
As America approaches its 250th birthday, it's easy to focus on the challenges, divisions, and uncertainties that surround us. But what happens when we take a moment to look back and recognize God's faithfulness throughout our nation's history?...
Hope After Suicide Loss: A Mother's Story
In this deeply personal episode of The Shieldmaidens, Cheryl shares the story of her son, Erik, and the heartbreaking loss her family experienced when he died by suicide at the age of 36. With honesty, courage, and faith, Cheryl ope...
Delayed Obedience: When Fear Keeps You Stuck
Have you ever felt God calling you to do something, but fear kept getting in the way? In this episode of The Shieldmaidens, Lyndsi shares her journey of being called by God to paint for His glory - and the years she spent running fr...
Jesus Met Me in a Jail Cell - Samantha's Story
Samantha never expected to meet Jesus in a jail cell. After years of hardship, anger, brokenness, and searching for something more, she found herself at one of the lowest points in her life. But it was there, in a place that felt ho...
Jesus Never Asked You To Carry All Of This
Have you ever felt like you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? Anxiety, comparison, worry, fear, unmet expectations - sometimes the burdens we carry become so familiar that we forget we were never meant to bear them alone.&n...
“Sunday Is for Jesus, Not Moms” - Let’s Talk About It
A recent post online claimed churches shouldn’t celebrate Mother’s Day because “Sunday is for Jesus, not moms.” 👀So… should churches avoid honoring individuals altogether? Can we celebrate people without taking the focus off Christ? And ...
The Enemy Doesn’t Fight Fair | Darren’s Story of Freedom in Christ
What happens when the battle is deeper than what can be seen? In this powerful episode of The Shieldmaidens, we sit down with Darren Ricketts as he shares his testimony of finding true freedom in Christ. From spiritual warfare and d...
Don’t Let Critics Steal Your Calling
Some words sting longer than we’d like to admit. In this episode of The Shieldmaidens, we’re opening up about the reality of harsh criticism, online hate, and the cruelty that can live in the comment section. We read real comments, share honest...
From Infertility to Impact: The Story Behind Waiting for Baby Bird
In this episode of The Shieldmaidens, we sit down with Elisha, the heart behind Waiting for Baby Bird, to hear her powerful and deeply personal story.What began as a blog documenting her journey through infertility has grown int...
Missionary Stories They Don’t Tell You: Faith, Sacrifice & Spiritual Warfare
In this episode, we sit down with Dennis and Robin Lannert to hear the real story behind life on the mission field. From powerful moments of faith to the unseen reality of spiritual warfare, Dennis and Robin share what it’s truly li...
What We Didn’t Expect: 18 Months of Faith, Podcasting & Growth
In this episode of The Shieldmaidens Podcast, we’re taking a step back to reflect on the past 18 months of podcasting, growth, and walking with God. We went into this journey with expectations, but God had other plans. F...
Faith in the Shadows: A Jewish Woman’s Journey to Christ
What happens when finding truth could cost you everything? In this powerful episode, we sit down (virtually) with Sandi, who grew up culturally Jewish but encountered Jesus in a deeply personal way at a young age. What followed was ...
Broken Past, Redeemed Future | A Life Transformed by Christ
In this powerful and honest conversation, Dedrick shares his journey from a life marked by instability, rejection, and deep personal struggles... to a life completely transformed by Jesus Christ. From a difficult childhood to broken...
We Started Reading the Bible… Everything Changed
What happens when you truly commit to reading the Bible... not just occasionally, but daily? In this episode, Allie and Drew share their personal story of how turning to Scripture transformed their lives, their faith, and their marr...
Behind the Spotlight with Yung Kriss - Keeping Faith in the Music Industry
What does it look like to follow Jesus in the middle of the music industry?In this episode, we sit down with Christian R&B artist Yung Kriss to examine life behind the spotlight: the highs, the pressures, the temptations, and the mom...