How to Allow God to Work Through You Despite Tough Times and Toxic People with Marnie Swedberg
It’s easy to allow Jesus’ love to flow through us when everything is going our way, right? But what about those times when people, circumstances, and just plain ‘ole life is tough?
On today’s episode, I sit down with Marnie Swedberg, a dynamic mentor, speaker, author, and founder of the world's largest Christian Women’s Speaker resource. Marnie shares how we can be a “flow-through” vessel of Jesus’ mercy, love, and grace.
Marnie shares her remarkable journey and examines how to seamlessly integrate faith into everyday life, especially when confronted with modern-day challenges.
We dive into the transformative practice of "Prayer Breathing," which encourages maintaining a spiritual connection akin to dolphins surfacing for air. We explore how this practice fosters spiritual vitality and resilience, especially during tough times like the back-to-back hurricanes Marnie faced recently at her home in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area. Her personal stories of evacuation and loss showcase the profound impact of relying on spiritual guidance instead of conventional defense mechanisms during life's inevitable storms.
Cultivating a consistent connection with God is at the heart of this episode. We introduce the "four R's"— Recognize, Release, Receive, and Respond—as a practical guide to transitioning from self-reliance to divine dependence.
Join us in this heartfelt conversation. I loved it, and I think you will, too!
Also, remember to connect with me on social media for additional resources and upcoming speaking events. On Instagram, you'll find me @donnaajones.
Xo,
Donna
Listen in to learn more.
(03:20) Multifaceted Mentor and Ministry Resource
(08:13) Flow Through Vessel Book Discussion
(12:54) Seeking Divine Guidance Through Dolphin Analogy
(19:25) Navigating Chaos and Toxicity
(23:32) Finding Peace in the Midst
(26:50) The Power of Surrender and Faith
(30:37) Developing a Habit to Trust God
Donna’s Resources:
Order a copy of my new book -
It is available anywhere books are sold– here is the link on Amazon.
If you need a helpful resource for someone exploring faith or Christianity or simply want to strengthen your knowledge, you’ll want a copy of my book, Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God.
It’s a must for seekers, new believers, and those who want to be more confident in their faith.
Connect with Marnie
Website - https://www.marnie.com/
Connect with Donna
Instagram: @donnaajones
Website:
www.donnajones.org
Donna’s speaking schedule:
https://donnajones.org/events/
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Donna is the author of three books, including Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God and Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life. She’s written six Bible studies, four that deal with topics near to a woman’s heart: family, friendship, confidence, and contentment. Her works have been featured on Proverbs 31 Ministries, Focus on the Family, and Crosswalk. A national and international speaker, Donna has spoken to audiences in 28 states and on four continents and has been a guest on numerous podcasts and television shows.
Connect with Donna at www.donnajones.org, on Instagram @donnaajones or Facebook at Donna Jones, Speaker & Author.
