Arise, Women of God

Women Warriors of Light

Are you a Christian woman who senses God calling you to something greater, but aren’t sure where to start? Welcome to the Arise, Women of God podcast—a weekly show designed for women of faith who want to step into their divine calling and do it God’s way, God-Strong. This show is for women of faith who want to grow in their walk with Christ, embrace their purpose, and connect with like-minded believers. Each week, join Women Warriors of Light as we share inspiring stories of courageous women—both from the Bible and today—who heard God’s voice and chose to say yes, even when it felt hard or uncertain. Through honest conversations, biblical wisdom, and practical devotionals, you’ll receive encouragement, actionable steps, and spiritual insight to help you follow God’s promptings in your own life. What you’ll discover: • Real inspirational stories from women of faith who’ve walked the path before you • Spiritual insight rooted in Scripture, the teachings of Jesus Christ and biblical heroines • Actionable steps to pursue your God-given purpose • Warm, relatable conversations about faith and daily life • A vibrant Christian community ready to support and uplift you Whether you’re looking for clarity in your calling, strength to keep going, or simply a place to belong, this podcast is your cozy corner for faith, fellowship, and empowerment. Subscribe now for weekly episodes on Christian encouragement, women’s ministry, and spiritual growth. Share with a friend who’s seeking a faith-filled community and practical steps for living out her purpose. Tagline: Do it God’s Way, God-Strong! #ChristianWomen #FaithPodcast #WomenOfFaith #ChristianCommunity #SpiritualGrowth #GodsCalling #WomenWarriorsOfLight Note: Episodes 1–87 were originally released under the title “Bible, Women & Bathrobes.” You’ll find the same heart for faith, sisterhood, and biblical empowerment—just under a new name. The journey continues as Arise, Women of God!

  1. 6h ago

    Is Anxiety a Spiritual Attack?

    Summary Have you ever felt your heart racing, your thoughts spiraling, and asked yourself: is anxiety a spiritual attack? When a heavy cloud of fear traps you or your child, it is a difficult and overwhelming situation. You desperately want to know if you are dealing with a physical, biological glitch or an active attack from the adversary. Take heart; you are in the exact right place! In this episode of the Arise Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson is joined by Licensed Clinical Social Worker Wendi Christensen to unpack the intersection of physical biology and spiritual warfare. Wendi explains how the adversary uses anxiety as a "hook, cord, and anchor" system—taking a biological stress response and exacerbating it into a false identity of shame and unworthiness. Tamara shares a vulnerable story from the mother's frontline, revealing exactly how she physically and spiritually de-escalated a child's panic attack. Discover why you must move out of your "fight, flight, or freeze" brain to feel God's presence, how to use the emergency double-breath technique, and how to actively command the spirit of fear to leave in the name of Jesus Christ! Tune in to learn how to re-ground your nervous system and reclaim the peace of your home today. Episode Takeaways The Hook, Cord, and Anchor System: Is anxiety a spiritual attack? Often, it starts as a biological response. But Satan uses it as a hook. If you believe the anxious thought, he wraps you in cords of shame ("You're a bad mom"). Eventually, you become anchored in a false identity, believing anxiety is who you are.The Diagnostic Test (1 Corinthians 14:33): God is not the author of confusion, but of peace. If what you are experiencing feels like sudden confusion, absolute panic, or a dark loop of shame, God is not the author of that storm!Regulate the Physical Body: When anxiety hits, your brain goes into fight, flight, or freeze. You cannot logically process emotions or feel God's presence in this state. You must use physical tools (like the emergency double-breath) to move into your prefrontal cortex. "Breathe in more Jesus, and exhale Satan out."The Spiritual Eviction: Once you physically re-ground, combine it with spiritual authority! You have the power to say, "In the name of Jesus Christ, I command the spirit of anxiety to leave, and I call in angels to shield me." Free Resource: A Woman's Guide to Spiritual Warfare Get our free A Mother's Spiritual Defense Guide: 6 Empowering Steps to Fortify Home & Family downloadable pdf here: https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/A-Mothers-Spiritual-Defense-Guide Reflection Questions Think about a recent time you felt anxious. Did the adversary try to "anchor" that anxiety into your identity (e.g., making you think, "I am a failure," instead of, "I am feeling stressed")?When a panic attack hits you or your child, do you try to immediately fix it with logic, or do you start by regulating the physical body (breathing)?How can you explicitly use the name of Jesus Christ to cast out fear in your home this week? Host & Guest Tamara K. Anderson @tamarakanderson Wendi Christensen @wendichristensencounseling Transcript https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/is-anxiety-a-spiritual-attack

  2. 1d ago

    A Family Guide to Spiritual Warfare

    Summary Have you ever wondered where to find a comprehensive family guide to spiritual warfare? If you are a mother trying your absolute best to build a peaceful, Christ-centered home, but it feels like media stress, chaotic schedules, and invisible friction are constantly breaching your front door, you are not alone. Spiritual warfare is a very real battle for our homes! In this empowering episode of the Arise Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson is joined by licensed clinical social worker Wendi Christensen to unpack vital steps for defending your household. Together, they reveal the "Living Catalyst Principle"—explaining why true spiritual change in your kids or spouse must actually start with allowing God to transform your own heart first. By staying yoked to Jesus Christ, you become a powerful beacon of light capable of shifting the spiritual weather of your entire home! Wendi also shares deep insights on conducting a "Home Sanctuary Audit," exposing how social media loops, toxic movies, and even physical objects can open spiritual portals or lower your household's frequency. Finally, discover the crucial importance of protecting young children from age-inappropriate media to prevent trauma from opening unnecessary doors for the adversary. Tune in to learn how to actively shift your home's atmosphere and claim your victory today! Episode Takeaways The Living Catalyst Principle: You cannot force your spouse or children to change. You must start by allowing God to transform your own heart. When a mother changes her internal state and stays yoked to Jesus Christ, the spiritual weather of the entire home shifts!Home Sanctuary Audit: Everything has an energy. Toxic media, negative Facebook groups, and even certain physical items can act as portals that lower your home's frequency. Guard your doors and carefully vet what you allow inside.Age-Appropriate Discernment: Parents must protect young children from intense media (like PG-13 action movies). Trauma from media that kids cannot process opens doors for the adversary and breeds unnecessary, lingering fear.Rely on the Ultimate Power: Prioritizing God doesn't mean you will have a conflict-free life; it means you have a direct line to heaven when the storm hits so you can properly de-escalate tension. Free Resource: A Guide to Spiritual Warfare Get our free A Mother's Spiritual Defense Guide: 6 Empowering Steps to Fortify Home & Family downloadable pdf here: https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/A-Mothers-Spiritual-Defense-Guide Reflection Questions In what ways have you been trying to force your family members to change, instead of acting as a "living catalyst" and letting God work on your own heart first?If you conducted a Home Sanctuary Audit today, what movies, social media habits, or items might you need to remove to elevate your home's spiritual frequency?How can you better guard the little ones in your life from media that might cause unresolved fear or trauma? Host & Guest Tamara K. Anderson @tamarakanderson Wendi Christensen @wendichristensencounseling Transcript https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/a-family-guide-to-spiritual-warfare

  3. 2d ago

    What are Strongholds in Spiritual Warfare?

    Summary Have you ever wondered exactly what are strongholds in spiritual warfare? When toxic loops of shame, fear, or unworthiness replay endlessly in your mind, it can feel like an invisible wall is locking you out of God's peace. You are not alone, and you are in the exact right place! In this episode of the Arise Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson is joined by ministry leader Amy Johnson to expose the deeply entrenched mental fortresses the adversary builds in our minds. We dive into 2 Corinthians 10 to understand the apostle Paul's ancient military blueprint, revealing how the enemy constructs strongholds out of false arguments and custom lies. Amy vulnerably shares how the adversary targeted the "chinks in her armor" by planting lies in her marriage, and how naming those specific lies stripped the enemy of his secret control. Discover how to put on the Helmet of Salvation to protect your thoughts and how to actively "boss your brain" using the Sword of the Spirit! By actively taking every thought captive and anchoring your mind in the absolute truth of Jesus Christ, you can pull down the highest, most fortified stone walls the enemy tries to build. Tune in to learn how to change your mental scenery and reclaim your peace today! Episode Takeaways The Ancient Blueprint (2 Corinthians 10:4-5): Strongholds are deeply entrenched fortresses built inside our minds out of toxic thought patterns, fears, and false arguments designed to lock us away from God's truth.Identify the Chinks in Your Armor: The enemy uses custom lies targeted at your deepest vulnerabilities (like the lie of feeling capable but unlovable). Naming the specific lie out loud strips the adversary of his secret control over your reactions.Boss Your Brain: You do not have to pull up a chair and entertain every thought that enters your head. Use the Helmet of Salvation to actively protect your mind and change the mental scenery.Vain Imaginations Destroy Peace: When an intrusive lie hits, immediately attack it with the Sword of the Spirit (the Word of God). Post visual reminders of scripture around your home to reaffirm your true identity in Christ. Free Resource: A Woman's Guide to Spiritual Warfare Get our free A Mother's Spiritual Defense Guide: 6 Empowering Steps to Fortify Home & Family downloadable pdf here: https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/A-Mothers-Spiritual-Defense-Guide Reflection Questions What is the primary "chink in your armor" or custom lie the adversary uses to try and build a stronghold in your mind?When a negative thought enters your head, do you entertain it, or do you immediately "boss your brain" and cast it out?What specific scripture can you write down and post on your mirror today to use as a Sword of the Spirit against your most frequent vain imaginations? Host & Guest Tamara K. Anderson @tamarakanderson Amy Johnson @amyajohnson5 Transcript https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/what-are-strongholds-in-spiritual-warfare

  4. 3d ago

    Where Does Spiritual Warfare Take Place?

    Summary Have you ever felt a sudden, heavy dark cloud roll right into your living room and wondered, where does spiritual warfare take place? It can be incredibly confusing and exhausting when overwhelming anxiety or sudden arguments hit your safe spaces. You might even wonder if you have done something wrong to invite the chaos. My friend, you are not alone, and you are in the exact right place! In this episode of the Arise Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson maps out the four specific battlegrounds where the adversary targets your daily life. We start by looking at Genesis to uncover why the enemy loves to attack your most sacred spaces—just like he did in the Garden of Eden! We also explore the primary battlefield of the mind and heart, learning how to actively capture and cast out negative self-talk, resentment, and shame. Finally, Tamara shares a vulnerable personal story to illustrate how God uses our hidden, isolating "cave seasons" as a powerful training ground, just as He did for David in the cave of Adullam. Tune in to learn how to actively guard the thresholds of your home, cast out the darkness in the name of Jesus Christ, and step boldly into your God-given authority today! Episode Takeaways The Sacred Spaces: Spiritual warfare doesn't just happen in dark, abandoned alleys; it frequently targets your home and daily peace (just like the Garden of Eden) to disrupt your family.The Battlefield of the Mind and Heart: The primary warzone is right between your ears. You must guard your emotional center from subtle lies, envy, and shame by taking every thought captive to Christ.The Daily Routine: The adversary actively prowls your physical territory—like the grocery store, school pickup line, or workplace—looking for vulnerabilities when you are tired or stressed.The Hidden Cave Seasons: When you feel isolated or trapped in a dark season, remember that your cave is not your defeat! It is a divine training ground where God fortifies your spirit to make you a mighty warrior of light. Free Resource: A Woman's Guide to Spiritual Warfare Get our free A Mother's Spiritual Defense Guide: 6 Empowering Steps to Fortify Home & Family downloadable pdf here: https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/A-Mothers-Spiritual-Defense-Guide Reflection Questions Have you been blaming yourself for sudden chaos in your home, instead of recognizing that the enemy deliberately targets sacred spaces?What is one recurring negative thought in your mind that you need to actively cast out in the name of Jesus Christ this week?Are you currently in a "cave season" of isolation? How can you reframe this time as a training ground rather than a defeat? Host Tamara K. Anderson @tamarakanderson Transcript https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/where-does-spiritual-warfare-take-place

  5. 4d ago

    How to Pray For Someone Under Spiritual Attack

    Summary Have you ever wondered how to pray for someone under spiritual attack? When you are watching a child, a spouse, or a dear friend battle heavy discouragement, temptation, or addiction, it is so painful to feel completely helpless to fix it. If you want to know how to pierce through the darkness and invite the spirit of relief into your loved one's life, you are in the exact right place! In this episode of the Arise Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson is joined by ministry leader Amy Johnson to share battle-tested wisdom on fighting for your family through the power of prayer. We dive into Ephesians 6 to learn the difference between demanding and "supplication"—approaching the throne of grace with humble, passionate frequency. Amy shares a vulnerable story of how her own mother's silent, persistent prayers intercepted red flags in her youth, and how she later adopted the "War Room Strategy" to fight for her husband's heart during his gambling addiction. You will also discover the incredible promise in Job 42:10, proving that when we shift our focus to pleading for the spiritual protection of our friends, God unleashes miracles and unlocks our own captivity. Tune in to step into your role as a prayer warrior and claim the victory of Jesus Christ today! Episode Takeaways Supplication vs. Demanding: Ephesians 6:18 commands us to pray with "all prayer and supplication." Supplication means begging earnestly, humbly, and respectfully. We do not demand things from God; we approach Him with authentic pleading.The Mother's Watch: As a mother, you have spiritual intuition. Amy's mother used to see "red flags" and quietly pray, "God, I can't reach her. Please do something different." Your fervent, silent prayers act as an unseen safety net for your children.The Power of Sisterhood (Job 42:10): We do not have to carry our burdens alone! Job 42 teaches us that when Job prayed for his friends, God turned his own captivity. Praying fervently for your sister warriors unleashes miracles in both their lives and yours!The War Room Strategy: When your marriage or family is under siege, remember who the real enemy is! Set up a physical "war room" (like Amy's sewing room) to post written prayers. Stop worrying about what you can do to change hearts, and start trusting what God can do. Free Resource: A Woman's Guide to Spiritual Warfare Get our free A Mother's Spiritual Defense Guide: 6 Empowering Steps to Fortify Home & Family downloadable pdf here: https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/A-Mothers-Spiritual-Defense-Guide Reflection Questions When praying for your family, do your prayers sound more like frustrated demands, or are they rooted in humble "supplication"?Is there a "red flag" you are seeing in your child's life right now where you need to step back and pray: "God, I can't reach them. Please do something different"?How can you implement the "War Room Strategy" in your own home to remind yourself that your spouse/child is NOT the enemy? Host & Guest Tamara K. Anderson @tamarakanderson Amy Johnson @amyajohnson5 Transcript https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/how-to-pray-for-someone-under-spiritual-attack

  6. Jul 24

    Is There Spiritual Warfare Going On?

    Summary Have you looked at the current state of the world or felt a sudden, heavy tension in your home and asked, is there spiritual warfare going on? If you are exhausted and confused, wondering if this is just normal daily stress or an active end-of-times battle, you are in the exact right place! In this episode of the Arise Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson dives deep into the scriptures to prove that the spiritual friction you are feeling is a direct fulfillment of biblical prophecy. We explore Revelation 12 to understand why the adversary is operating with "great wrath" in a shrinking window of time before the return of Jesus Christ. Discover how the enemy uses "seducing spirits" to subtly attack your self-worth and identity, and why the "love of many is waxing cold" through divisive media and online distractions. Finally, Tamara exposes the ultimate target of the adversary's map: the family unit. Learn how to recognize the breakdown of "natural affection" and the spirit of division trying to breach the walls of your home. You do not have to fight this alone! Tune in to learn how to stand boldly in your divine authority, cast out the darkness, and anchor your family in God's ultimate peace today. Episode Takeaways The Great Wrath & Short Window: According to Revelation 12:12, the sudden uptick in spiritual attacks is happening because the adversary knows his time is short. He is operating with frantic, desperate wrath as the Second Coming approaches.The Seduction of Self-Worth: The enemy doesn't show up with a pitchfork. He uses "seducing spirits" (1 Timothy 4:1) to plant quiet deceptions in your mind, whispering lies that you are unworthy or that God doesn't love you.The Cooling of Love & Rise of Idols: Matthew 24 and Jude 1 prophesied that in the last days, love would wax cold and mockers would isolate us. The enemy uses divisive media, toxic influencers, and digital distractions to separate us from our faith communities and the Spirit of God.The Battle for Natural Affection: 2 Timothy 3 warns of a time without "natural affection." The enemy is actively trying to poison the fundamental unit of God's kingdom—the family—by breeding ungratefulness, pride, and division between spouses and children. Free Resource: A Woman's Guide to Spiritual Warfare Get our free A Mother's Spiritual Defense Guide: 6 Empowering Steps to Fortify Home & Family downloadable pdf here: https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/A-Mothers-Spiritual-Defense-Guide Reflection Questions Where have you noticed a sudden uptick in spiritual friction or tension in your own home recently?How can you actively protect the "natural affection" in your family from the divisive distractions of media and screens?When seducing spirits whisper lies about your self-worth, what scriptures or truths can you use to remind yourself of your divine identity? Host & Guest Tamara K. Anderson @tamarakanderson Amy Johnson @amyajohnson5 Transcript https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/is-there-spiritual-warfare-going-on

  7. Jul 23

    What Are Our Weapons in Spiritual Warfare?

    Summary Have you ever wondered what are the weapons of spiritual warfare? When you are battling for the peace of your home, it is easy to feel completely outmatched and exhausted—like you brought a plastic butter knife to a heavyweight spiritual sword fight. If you are desperate to know how to effectively protect yourself and your family from the enemy's attacks, you are in the exact right place! In this episode of the Arise Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson sits down with ministry leader and battle-tested mama, Amy Johnson. Together, they expose the adversary's sneaky trick of making us fight our own family members instead of the real enemy. Amy shares a powerful, vulnerable story of realizing her husband was actually her greatest ally during a severe spiritual attack. Tamara dives into the ultimate weapon we have: Jesus Christ. Discover seven powerful, combat-ready provisions you unlock when you yoke yourself to the Savior. Finally, learn how to weaponize the Word of God for every stage of motherhood—from praying with toddlers to dropping scriptural truths with teens, to focusing on your own spiritual transformation when dealing with adult children. Stop acting out of fear and step into your identity as a warrior of light! Episode Takeaways The Weapon of Discernment: The enemy often tricks us into believing our spouse or children are the source of our pain. We must stop fighting our greatest earthly assets and recognize the true spiritual enemy.The Weapon of the Savior: Jesus Christ is our ultimate defense. By yoking ourselves to Him, we unlock divine strength (Philippians 4:13), the power of repentance (Isaiah 1:18), rest for our souls (Matthew 11:28-30), and angelic protection (Psalm 34:7).The Weapon of the Word: Learn the "language of God" by chewing on the scriptures. Use the Word differently for each season: read with littles, recall verses with teens, and use the scriptures to change yourself (rather than preaching out of fear) when your kids are adults.Faith Over Fear: Fear is a tool of Satan. When we obsess over our fears for our children, we accidentally fight for the wrong side. Focus on your own faith in Christ and personal transformation. Free Resource: A Woman's Guide to Spiritual Warfare Get our free A Mother's Spiritual Defense Guide: 6 Empowering Steps to Fortify Home & Family downloadable pdf here: https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/A-Mothers-Spiritual-Defense-Guide Reflection Questions Have you ever fallen into the trap of attacking your spouse or children, mistaking them for the enemy instead of recognizing a spiritual attack?Which of the seven combat-ready provisions of Jesus Christ (strength, rest, forgiveness, angelic backup, etc.) do you need to lean on the most right now?How can you shift from parenting out of fear (which is of the adversary) to parenting with faith by "chewing" on the Word of God? Host & Guest Tamara K. Anderson @tamarakanderson Amy Johnson @amyajohnson5 Transcript https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/what-are-our-weapons-in-spiritual-warfare

  8. Jul 22

    What is the Armor of Light in the Bible?

    Summary Have you ever wondered exactly what is the armor of light in the Bible and how it practically applies to your everyday mom life? When it feels like an invisible spiritual attack is constantly draining your family's peace, you need actionable ways to protect your home. You are in the right place! In this episode of the Arise Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson is joined by author Tiffany Fletcher to unpack Ephesians 6. Together, they expose the sneaky "wiles" of the adversary and deliver a massive wake-up call: your husband and your children are not the enemy! The conflict is entirely spiritual. We break down exactly how to put on the full armor of God in the modern world. Learn how to gird your loins with absolute truth to clear spiritual clutter, use the breastplate of righteousness to guard your heart against shame, and walk with shoes of peace to calm a chaotic household. Discover how the shield of faith extinguishes fiery darts of doubt, the helmet of salvation protects your mind from negative self-talk, and the sword of the Spirit slices through deception using the Word of God. Through the ultimate power and light of Jesus Christ, you can stand victoriously on the front lines! Tune in to activate your daily defense routine today! Episode Takeaways The True Enemy: Ephesians 6 reminds us that we wrestle not against flesh and blood. Your family members are not your enemy; the battle is spiritual, not physical.The Wiles of the Devil: "Wiles" are strategic tricks, artifices, and lures designed to pull you off the path and steal your peace.Modern Armor Application: Each piece of armor has a practical daily use—like using the shield of faith to put doubts on a shelf, or the sword of the Spirit (scriptures like Philippians 4:13) to quickly cut through lies.Light Dispels Darkness: Emulating the characteristics of the Savior helps us put on a suit of light that actively pushes back the adversary's dark influence in your home. Free Resource: A Woman's Guide to Spiritual Warfare Get our free A Mother's Spiritual Defense Guide: 6 Empowering Steps to Fortify Home & Family downloadable pdf here: https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/A-Mothers-Spiritual-Defense-Guide Reflection Questions When conflict arises in your home, how can you quickly remind yourself that your husband or children are not the enemy?Which piece of the armor of light do you feel you need to focus on putting on today (e.g., the breastplate to fight feelings of shame, or the shoes of peace to ground a chaotic schedule)?What specific scripture can you use as your "Sword of the Spirit" this week to cut through negative self-talk? Host & Guest Tamara K. Anderson @tamarakanderson Tiffany Fletcher @tiffnyfletcher Transcript https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/what-is-the-armor-of-light-in-the-bible

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Are you a Christian woman who senses God calling you to something greater, but aren’t sure where to start? Welcome to the Arise, Women of God podcast—a weekly show designed for women of faith who want to step into their divine calling and do it God’s way, God-Strong. This show is for women of faith who want to grow in their walk with Christ, embrace their purpose, and connect with like-minded believers. Each week, join Women Warriors of Light as we share inspiring stories of courageous women—both from the Bible and today—who heard God’s voice and chose to say yes, even when it felt hard or uncertain. Through honest conversations, biblical wisdom, and practical devotionals, you’ll receive encouragement, actionable steps, and spiritual insight to help you follow God’s promptings in your own life. What you’ll discover: • Real inspirational stories from women of faith who’ve walked the path before you • Spiritual insight rooted in Scripture, the teachings of Jesus Christ and biblical heroines • Actionable steps to pursue your God-given purpose • Warm, relatable conversations about faith and daily life • A vibrant Christian community ready to support and uplift you Whether you’re looking for clarity in your calling, strength to keep going, or simply a place to belong, this podcast is your cozy corner for faith, fellowship, and empowerment. Subscribe now for weekly episodes on Christian encouragement, women’s ministry, and spiritual growth. Share with a friend who’s seeking a faith-filled community and practical steps for living out her purpose. Tagline: Do it God’s Way, God-Strong! #ChristianWomen #FaithPodcast #WomenOfFaith #ChristianCommunity #SpiritualGrowth #GodsCalling #WomenWarriorsOfLight Note: Episodes 1–87 were originally released under the title “Bible, Women & Bathrobes.” You’ll find the same heart for faith, sisterhood, and biblical empowerment—just under a new name. The journey continues as Arise, Women of God!