HER Podcast

Pat Domangue

H.E.R. Podcast (Healing and Encouragement for Real Life) is a ministry of OnFire Ministries in West Monroe, Louisiana. Women's ministry leader and Bible teacher Pat Domangue teaches and interviews special guests, professional counselors, pastor's wives, and other women in ministry about real life issues from the Bible. We help women find healing and encouragement through the Bible in their real lives today.

  1. Oct 19

    When God Prunes: A Winery Owner’s Story of Surrender

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when God asks you to surrender something you don’t want to let go of—especially when what He is asking doesn’t seem to make sense? Donna Kirkwood and her husband believed God was leading them to open a winery. But in the middle of that journey, God began dealing with Donna about her own relationship with alcohol. She wrestled, negotiated, and questioned: How could God lead me to own a winery and then ask me not to drink? When I read Donna’s story in her book, He Is the Vine: From the Vineyard to the Tasting Room, I was stunned by how closely her story paralleled my own journey of surrendering alcohol more than twenty-five years ago. In this honest conversation, Donna and I share our stories and then dig into Jesus’ words in John 15 about the true Vine, the Vinedresser, pruning, abiding, and bearing fruit. Drawing from Donna’s experience as a winery owner, we talk about the beautiful spiritual parallels found throughout the winemaking process—from cultivating the soil and pruning the vines to fermentation and finally the tasting room. In this episode, we talk about: Surrendering to God when His direction doesn’t make logical senseOur personal struggles with alcohol and the conviction of the Holy SpiritWhy God sometimes prunes even good things from our livesThe responsibility we carry as Christian leaders not to cause others to stumbleWhat it means to abide in Jesus rather than striving to produce fruit on our ownFinding a rhythm of time with Jesus that fits your season of lifeTrusting God through the slow process of spiritual growth and sanctificationHow trials and difficult seasons can become part of our transformationWhy our testimonies are meant to be poured out and shared with othersIf you are walking through a season of pruning, surrender, waiting, or change, I pray this conversation reminds you that the Vinedresser knows exactly what He is doing. Stay connected to the true Vine and trust Him with the process. Scripture References: John 15:1–8 Galatians 5:22–23 Revelation 19:6–9 Psalm 139:14   Donna Kirkwood is an author, speaker, Bible teacher, and marriage ministry leader. She is the author of He Is the Vine: From the Vineyard to the Tasting Room. Connect with Donna: Website: https://donnakirkwood.com/ Book: He Is the Vine: From the Vineyard to the Tasting Room Available on Amazon or as a signed copy through Donna’s website. Facebook: Joyphyl Words onfire-ministries.org

  2. Sep 14

    How to Stop People-Pleasing | Set Healthy Boundaries and Please God

    Send us Fan Mail Do you struggle to say no without feeling guilty? For many Christian women, the desire to serve others, avoid disappointing people, and be Christlike can quietly turn into people-pleasing. But how do we know when saying yes is an act of obedience to God—and when a healthy no may actually help us protect what He has called us to do? In this episode of HER Podcast, Pat Domangue talks with Christian Communication & Boundaries Coach Tannera Lindvall about people-pleasing, pleasing God, and setting healthy boundaries as a Christian woman. Tannera shares how God showed her that every yes comes with automatic noes and why our first yes must belong to Him. She explains how people-pleasing can become connected to our identity and need for approval, why knowing our God-given purpose helps us recognize when to say no, and how biblical boundaries can help us love God and others well. Pat also shares from her own experience of saying yes to so many good things that she eventually became exhausted and frustrated—and the simple statement from a pastor that changed her perspective: “No is a spiritual answer.” You’ll also hear practical wisdom about how to: Recognize people-pleasing and the desire for others’ approvalFind your worth and identity in God rather than in being neededDiscern what deserves your yes in your current seasonSet healthy boundaries without allowing guilt to control youPrepare for difficult conversations with family and othersBegin a boundary conversation by assuming good intentionsRespond when someone repeatedly crosses a boundaryExtend grace without continually moving your boundaryPursue healthy relationships while remaining faithful to what God has called you to doIf you have struggled with people-pleasing, fear of disappointing others, saying no without guilt, or setting biblical boundaries, this conversation will give you practical encouragement for learning to please God while loving others well.  Connect with Tannera Lindvall Tannera Lindvall is a Christian Communication & Boundaries Coach and founder of Communication Architect. Website: CommunicationArchitect.org Visit the Free Resources section of her website to download The Guilt-Free No, a free guide designed to help you know your yes, set boundaries to protect that yes, and communicate your no without guilt. You can also find Tannera on Facebook and Instagram and join the free Communication Architect CommunityFacebook group. For women who would like personal coaching, Tannera offers a free 30-minute discovery call through her website.  Equipped & Empowered Bible Study Ready to go deeper in God’s Word? Join Pat for Equipped & Empowered, a Bible study designed to help women understand what Scripture teaches about the spiritual battle and how God has equipped us to stand firm in Christ. Learn more and register at onfire-ministries.org. OnFire Ministries Find more biblical encouragement, free resources, and Bible studies for women at onfire-ministries.org. Connect with Pat and OnFire Ministries on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. onfire-ministries.org

  3. Jul 20

    How to Overcome Negative Self-Talk and Renew Your Mind

    Send us Fan Mail Overcoming Negative Self-Talk: How to Renew Your Mind with God's Truth Do you ever find yourself saying things to yourself that you would never say to someone else? Many Christian women struggle with negative self-talk, negative thoughts, and negative thought patterns that keep them trapped in guilt, fear, shame, anxiety, and self-criticism. But God's Word offers hope. By renewing your mind with biblical truth, you can take every thought captive and replace the lies of the enemy with the truth of who God says you are. In this episode of HER Podcast, Pat Domangue is joined by licensed professional counselor and marriage and family therapist Taylor Draughn and Holy Yoga instructor Jamie Burgess for an honest conversation about overcoming negative self-talk through the power of God's Word. Together they discuss: • Why negative self-talk is so common among Christian women • How negative thoughts shape your identity and thought life • The connection between trauma, anxiety, people-pleasing, and negative thinking • What it means to renew your mind and take every thought captive • Practical steps to replace lies with biblical truth • How God's love, God's goodness, and your identity in Christ transform the way you think Scriptures discussed include Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 10:3–5, Ephesians 1, Ephesians 6, Hosea 6:6, and more. If you've been battling negative thoughts or negative self-talk, this episode will encourage you to renew your mind, stand firm in spiritual warfare, and discover the freedom that comes from believing God's truth instead of the enemy's lies. Connect with Today's Guests Taylor Draughn, LPC, LMFT Taylor is a licensed professional counselor and licensed marriage and family therapist who helps individuals and families find healing and hope through compassionate, Christ-centered counseling. Website: https://taylordraughncounseling.com Facebook: Taylor Draughn Counseling Instagram: @taylordraughncounseling Jamie Burgess Jamie is a Holy Yoga instructor passionate about helping women grow stronger physically, emotionally, and spiritually while pointing them to Jesus. Website: https://geauxholyyoga.com Facebook: Geaux Holy Yoga Instagram: @geauxholyyoga TikTok: @geauxholyyoga onfire-ministries.org

  4. Jun 22

    Can Women Serve in Leadership in the Church? | Dr. Bob Utley on HER Podcast

    Send us Fan Mail Can women serve in leadership in the church? In this episode of HER Podcast, host Pat Domangue talks with Bible scholar and retired hermeneutics professor Dr. Bob Utley about what Scripture actually says on women in ministry and church leadership.  Drawing from decades of biblical study, pastoral ministry, and contextual interpretation of Scripture, Dr. Utley addresses difficult passages such as 1 Corinthians 14, 1 Timothy 2, Ephesians 5, Romans 16, and the examples of Phoebe, Junia, Deborah, Miriam, and other women God used throughout Scripture. Pat also shares her personal journey of being called into ministry, earning seminary degrees while raising three daughters, and navigating the challenges many women face while trying to faithfully obey God's calling. Whether you are a woman called by God, a ministry leader, a pastor, or someone seeking to understand what the Bible says about women in church leadership, this conversation will encourage you to think deeply, study Scripture carefully, and follow God's leading with humility.   In This Episode We Discuss Questions Like: ✔ Can women serve in leadership in the church? ✔ What does the Bible say about women in ministry? ✔ Can women teach the Bible and serve in church leadership? ✔ What does "women keep silent" really mean in 1 Corinthians 14? ✔ How do we know when a biblical command is cultural or universal? ✔ How should Christians interpret difficult passages such as 1 Corinthians 14, 1 Timothy 2, and Ephesians 5? ✔ What do Phoebe, Junia, Deborah, Miriam, and other women in Scripture teach us about leadership and ministry? ✔ Were there women deacons in the early church? ✔ What is hermeneutics and why does it matter when studying controversial topics? ✔ How can church tradition and denominational perspectives influence biblical interpretation? ✔ What encouragement does Dr. Bob Utley offer to women seeking to faithfully follow God's calling?      Resources Mentioned in This Episode Dr. Bob Utley ·  About Dr. Bob Utley ·  Free Bible Commentary Website Special Topics on Women in Ministry and Church Leadership Women in the BibleWomen in MinistryWomen Keep SilentWomen Ministersonfire-ministries.org

  5. Mar 30

    Biblical Dream Interpretation and Discerning God's Voice with Margaux Nelson

    Send us Fan Mail Can God speak to His people through dreams today? In this episode of HER Podcast, Pat Domangue and Margaux Nelson discuss biblical dream interpretation and discerning God’s voice through dreams while remaining grounded in the truth of Scripture. Many Christians feel uncertain about dreams because of concerns that dream interpretation is connected to New Age practices in today’s culture. Yet throughout the Bible, God spoke to His people through dreams—using them to guide, warn, prepare, and encourage. From Joseph in Genesis to Daniel and even the dreams surrounding the birth of Jesus, dream interpretation in the Bible reveals how God has used dreams to communicate His purposes to His people. So how can believers remain spiritually sensitive while also practicing biblical discernment? In this conversation, Pat and Margaux explore what Scripture says about dreams, how the Holy Spirit speaks to believers today, and how to test what we hear so that we remain firmly rooted in God’s Word. In this episode, you’ll discover: • What the Bible says about dream interpretation • How to discern whether a dream may be from God • Guardrails for avoiding deception while remaining open to the Holy Spirit • The importance of balancing Spirit and truth in the Christian life • Why God sometimes speaks through dreams and prophetic impressions • Practical steps for paying attention to what God may be saying If you’ve ever wondered whether God might be speaking to you through dreams, this conversation will encourage you to seek Him with both faith and biblical wisdom. Connect with Margaux Nelson Podcast: Breathing Underwater Website: https://www.permissiontoreign.com Email: margaux@permissiontoreign.com Connect with Pat Domangue Founder of On Fire Ministries Bible teacher and author of My Maker & Me Free Bible study resources: https://www.onfire-ministries.org/free-bible-resources If this episode encourages you, consider sharing it with a friend who may also be seeking to discern God’s voice and grow in understanding how He speaks. HER Podcast Helping women grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ through biblical encouragement, practical discipleship, and conversations that help apply God’s Word to everyday life. Learn more at: https://www.onfire-ministries.org   onfire-ministries.org

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H.E.R. Podcast (Healing and Encouragement for Real Life) is a ministry of OnFire Ministries in West Monroe, Louisiana. Women's ministry leader and Bible teacher Pat Domangue teaches and interviews special guests, professional counselors, pastor's wives, and other women in ministry about real life issues from the Bible. We help women find healing and encouragement through the Bible in their real lives today.