Climbing Fierce

Climbing Fierce

Hosted by: Claudia Dempsey and Hannah Shafer

A podcast dedicated to helping devoted Christ followers on the higher journey as they climb toward the plans, purposes, and presence of God. We welcome you to journey alongside us as we explore common hang ups, set...

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Stop Saying I'm Fine

What if "I'm fine" is the language that the wounded heart speaks? Join us for our last episode of Climbing Fierce season 1! In this conversation, Claudia interviews author & therapist Taylor Murray on her most...
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Test of Faith - Lucy's Story

In this episode, Hannah shares the powerful story of Lucy's birth. We pray that you are encouraged in your faith as you listen to Hannah testify about God's faithfulness in unexpected circumstances, about the power of...
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The Journey of Faith - Part 2

Listen to part 2 of a 2-part series on faith! This week, Claudia and Hannah continue last week's conversation on faith. They offer practical recommendations to fuel your faith journey, highlighting the importance of...
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The Journey of Faith - Part 1

Listen to part 1 of a 2-part series on faith! For Christians, it’s really important to recognize that faith is not a discretionary add-on that makes our spiritual walk better. Rather, faith is the very fabric of our...
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Dismantling the Shame Cycle

This week, Claudia and Hannah dive deep into the topic of shame. They discuss what shame actually is, the differences between shame and guilt, how shame effects our brains, and practical ways to dismantle shame in our...
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The Pressure of Shaming SHOULDs

This week, Claudia and Hannah talk about the influence of SHOULDS, or those imposed standards of what we tell ourselves we ought to be doing in and with our lives. They discuss what SHOULDS are and how they are born,...
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Staring Down the Barrel of Providence

This week, Claudia shares a personal experience about a traumatic event that she and her family endured.  To the person in the middle of a painful season, we pray that this episode ministers to you deeply and reminds...
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Red Seas, Enemies, and Desperate Pleas

Have you ever tried to walk out your faith, and then things didn't go as expected or planned?  If so, this episode is for you. As Christians, we will not only encounter many challenges and hardships, but we will also...
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Trusting God Amidst Hardship

Meet Claudia's son, Jesse! This week, Claudia invites her son on the podcast to talk about what it truly means to trust God amidst hardship. Jesse transparently shares his powerful testimony of learning to trust God's...
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Chosen - Though Smaller Than a Grain of Sand

God chooses you. In this week's episode, Claudia and Hannah talk about God's love and care for us, how we've been chosen by God, and why these foundational truths are critical to understand and remind ourselves of as...
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Adrift - Living Without Intention

What are the dangers of living without intention? This week, Claudia and Hannah dive deep into this question. They discuss common pitfalls of purposeless living and provide practical strategies for increasing your...
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The TEA You Think...Not Drink

Get ready for a powerful conversation on our thoughts!  Blending psychology and theology, Claudia and Hannah unpack the TEA (Thoughts - Emotions - Actions) Cycle and guide listeners through a step-by-step process for...
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