Sword & Grace Unscripted
Sword & Grace Unscripted is a podcast for women who lead businesses, ministries, churches, and organizations, offering honest conversations about the real cost of leadership and the grace needed to remain faithful. Host Tina J. Smith, a licensed therapist and coach with over 20 years of experience, discusses topics like trauma, leadership strain, and restoration. The show provides a space for grounded, unpolished dialogue rather than success stories.
Episodes
Divorce Didn't Disqualify You (Part Two)
What if divorce wasn't the end of your story, but the beginning of healing, restoration, and discovering who God created you to be?In Part 2 of this powerful conversation on Sword & Grace Unscripted, Tina Bender continues her conversation with Pastor Jessica Toach and Dr. Gwendolyn Henry about healing after divorce, grieving what was lost, and finding your identity beyond marriage.They talk ho
When Covenant Becomes Bondage: Finding Freedom After Divorce (Part 1)
What happens when the marriage you believed God joined together becomes the place where you feel trapped?In this powerful and vulnerable episode of Sword & Grace Unscripted, Tina Bender sits down with Pastor Jessica Toach and Dr. Gwendolyn Henry to have an honest conversation about marriage, divorce, shame, healing, and what it really means to be equally yoked.Both women share their personal j
Who Gets Access? Discerning the Voices Influencing Your Assignment
The conversation explores the significance of recognizing influential voices, defining relationship roles, and discerning access and relationship boundaries. It delves into the impact of sharing personal testimony, Jesus' example of relationship circles, and the challenge of drawing out the gold in others. It also addresses the endurance required in building from the ground up and maintaining a cl
Wilderness Seasons for Christian Women Leaders: Identity, Faith, and the Promised Land
Episode Description:Christian women in leadership often walk through wilderness seasons that test identity, obedience, faith, and calling. In this episode of Sword & Grace Unscripted, we talk about what the wilderness season is meant to expose, refine, and restore before God leads you into greater fruitfulness.This conversation explores the journey from wilderness to promised land, especially
People Are Not Numbers: The Sacred Work of Relational Leadership
The conversation covers the importance of connecting with the ministry, valuing relationships, and seeing individuals beyond numbers. It emphasizes the significance of learning to lead and disciple, connecting with women in the ministry, and getting to know people on a personal level. The key takeaways include the value of relationships and the importance of seeing individuals beyond numbers.Takea
The Hidden Cost of Leadership: Healing, Burnout, and Rebuilding
Tina shares her journey as a Christian woman in leadership, highlighting the struggle of leadership, the importance of healing and safe support, and the reestablishment of the not-for-profit Selah Treatment Center. www.selahtreatmentcenter.orgTakeawaysImportance of healing and safe supportReestablishment of the not-for-profit Selah Treatment CenterChapters00:00 The Struggle of Leadership08:07 Rees
Divine Timing and Deep Healing: How God Restores Women Who Lead
The conversation begins with an introduction and the theme of divine connections, leading into Adele's journey with the Lord and her diverse ministry assignments and callings. It then explores the theme of overcoming hardship and rising up, followed by the refining process, the wilderness season, and healing. The conversation delves into spiritual warfare, the power of surrender and inner healing,
Before You Lead, You Belong: Identity, Surrender, and the Power of Testimony
The conversation delves into the themes of identity in Christ, the impact of AI on voices and stories, real human connection, and the risk of not spending time with the Lord. The speakers discuss the importance of finding identity in Christ, the significance of preserving authentic human voices and stories, and the need for real human connection. They also address the risk of neglecting personal
The Surprising Courage It Takes to Show Up As You Are (Mama & Entrepreneur)
The conversation explores the intersection of motherhood, business, and identity, highlighting the courage and challenges faced by women. It delves into the themes of authenticity, confidence, and navigating Christian identity in the context of business. The complexity of holiness and wealth is also discussed, challenging traditional perceptions of success and spirituality. The conversation explor
Healing the Woman Who Leads, How the Body Holds the Key to Sustainable Leadership
This episode speaks into something many women in leadership carry, but rarely name.It explores how trauma does not simply remain in the past, but continues to shape identity, perception, and the way a woman shows up in her leadership today. The conversation brings clarity to the connection between past experiences and present patterns, helping listeners understand that what they may be navigating
She Lived Through Epstein and Still Said Yes to God
In this powerful and deeply redemptive conversation, we sit with a courageous woman who shares her journey as an Epstein trafficking survivor, having endured decades of sex trafficking, coercion, and control. With honesty and strength, she opens up about the long road of healing from trauma, and what it has taken to move from survival into true freedom, restoration, and identity in Christ.This epi
From Hollywood to Heaven's Call
The conversation covers Shashana Kaplan's journey from the film industry to founding PIFSTER, a charity organization. It explores the impact of COVID on Shashana's career, her discovery of local nonprofits, the concept of dollar micro donations, challenges and adaptation, overcoming obstacles as a Christian woman in leadership, and the support from the Christian community. The conversation highlig
Marked, Misunderstood, and Mandated: Her Fight to Protect God’s Design
Content Type: InterviewPrimary GoalInspirational and faith-based recovery storySummaryKristen Nagle shares her powerful journey of overcoming betrayal, loss of reputation, and personal crisis through faith, resilience, and spiritual strength. Discover how she found hope and purpose after facing public scrutiny and emotional breakdown.Keywords: resilience, faith, recovery, betrayal, spiritual stren
Holding Truth and Grace: Why This Podcast Had to Be Created
KeywordsChristian women, leadership, adversity, personal stories, empowerment, healing, resilience, faith, community, supportSummaryIn this episode of Sword and Grace Unscripted, host Tina Smith explores the unique challenges faced by Christian women in leadership roles. She emphasizes the importance of sharing personal stories of adversity, resilience, and faith. Through biblical examples of wome
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