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Join me for inspiration and encouragement as I talk with women who are using their gifts to impact the world for Christ. Discover how you too can use your gifts to impact the world and further the Kingdom of God.
We are a community of women who are taking action where our passion, compassion, and conviction intersect.
Life can be crazy messy, but God loves you like crazy and He wants to use YOU for His glory. Woman of God, you have a Fierce Calling!
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Tracing His Promise: How an Advent Tradition Can Help Us Discover the Profound Connections Between Old Testament Scripture and the Coming Messiah with Donna & Charity Amidon
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2 months ago
Tracing His Promise: How an Advent Tradition Can Help Us Discover the Profound Connections Between Old Testament Scripture and the Coming Messiah with Donna & Charity Amidon
Welcome back to Fierce Calling! In today’s episode, I welcome a very special duo: mother-daughter team Donna and Charity Amidon. Donna—an accomplished author, speaker, and Bible teacher—returns to the show to talk about her impactful book, Tracing His Promise: Understanding the Bigger Story of Jesus and What That Means for Us. But this time, there’s a creative twist: Donna’s daughter, Charity, an exceptional artist and illustrator, joins the conversation to share her unique role in bringing this project to life.
Together, Donna and Charity reveal how a simple Advent family tradition grew into a beloved Bible study—one that seamlessly connects Old Testament Scriptures to the promises fulfilled in Jesus. We’ll hear behind-the-scenes stories about how illustrations that started as small doodles at the kitchen table grew into the artwork that now graces the pages of Donna’s book, as well as full-color Christmas ornaments, inviting families to create meaningful Advent traditions.
You’ll also get practical ideas for using the book at home, in small groups, or as part of your church community, plus inspiration on how to use your own gifts to impact others for Christ.
Whether you’re looking for hope in God’s timing, new ways to engage with Scripture, or encouragement to pursue your calling, this episode is sure to uplift you. Let’s dive into this heartwarming conversation about faith, creativity, advent, and God’s faithfulness across generations!
We're Talking About This Amazing Book and More!
P.S. Planning your fall Bible study or Christmas Advent? Now’s the perfect time to explore Tracing His Promise! And if you do, be sure to share your experience with us. We’d love to hear—and maybe feature your story, too!
Episode Highlights
00:00 "Book Discussion with Charity"
07:31 Divine Preparation and Small Beginnings
11:46 Art, Passion, and Impact
14:00 Mother-Daughter Art Collaboration
18:04 "Illustrations Enhanced with Color PDF"
20:51 Bible Study Book's Progression
23:19 Exploring the Old Testament Together
27:10 "Fulfilled Prophecies: Hidden Treasures"
30:17 Empowering Youth Through Faith Sharing
34:37 "Passover's Symbolic Link to Jesus"
37:49 Faith's Universality Through Art
40:24 Trusting God's Perfect Timing
43:19 Trust God's Timing
47:30 Gratitude and Future Invitations
Connect with Donna!
You can connect with Donna at donnaamidon.org, where you'll find out more about the book, her blog, and speaking.
Follow & connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donnaamidon_/
Follow & connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignitetheheart/
A graduate of Southern Evangelical Seminary, Donna is an author, speaker, musician, and lover of all things Bible. For over two decades, Donna has been helping women engage with the rich truths of Scripture and apply them to everyday life.
With a heart for the local church, Donna has served as a Bible teacher, worship leader, radio broadcaster, small groups director, and pastor’s wife. Donna brings Scripture to life with clarity, heart, and just the right touch of humor, leaving her audience both challenged and refreshed.
Donna regularly shares at women's conferences, retreats, and church gatherings. She also serves as a Spiritual Fitness Coach wit...
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Join me for inspiration and encouragement as I talk with women who are using their gifts to impact the world for Christ. Discover how you too can use your gifts to impact the world and further the Kingdom of God.
We are a community of women who are taking action where our passion, compassion, and conviction intersect.
Life can be crazy messy, but God loves you like crazy and He wants to use YOU for His glory. Woman of God, you have a Fierce Calling!
Subscribe to this podcast and visit dorisswift.com.
