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Why Did You Quote Them?
About once a month I receive communication of some sort (usually email), criticizing me for quoting a famous person who is not a Christian. Someone responds to my blog posts, articles, newsletters, or other posts on social media. In these cases, they assume the person...
Writing and Fear of Loss
Writing about some things can cause you to lose everything or nearly everything. I've written a lot, and I've lost a lot. I've also gained so much more than I've lost. But the losses seem to stick in your mind more with anything. So we avoid loss if possible. It's...
Would You Dare to Share
25 Real Things About Yourself?
What if we were all gut-level honest in how we portray ourselves online and otherwise? Have you seen the popular lists people create on social media, sharing things about themselves? Usually, they are almost exclusively positive things. A few years ago, my friend...
Five Things I’ve Learned This Past Year
(Reflections on My Birthday)
Today is my birthday, and I'm in reflection mode. I'm a voracious learner...always have been. The thirst for learning and growing leads me into perpetual adventure, for good or bad. I can't imagine life without learning. So, in no particular order -- here are five...
It’s Been a Year
(Things I Learned Since I Brought Gus Home)
It's been a year since I brought Gus home to live with me and to take care of him until he took his last breath. On Saturday I went into his room and did my usual brief pause, patted the bed, and slowly walked out, shutting the door. Exhaling, I wondered when I would...
Women in Leadership:
Stop Arguing. Just Succeed.
Many women ask me how I handle misogynistic, biased, prejudicial and sexist attitudes, comments, brick walls and glass ceilings. I'm about to give you the real-real, for those who want some insight from a female leader who has dealt with these issues for 38 years and...
Why Some People Move Forward
and Some Don’t
Not long ago, I was having a talk with my assistant and friend, Judi Cotignola, about trauma, grief, loss and moving forward. We noticed something about the people in our lives who had experienced these tragedies. Some had moved forward and were seeing great things...
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Deanna is invited to return and speak at many of the same places time and again because the result has been an overwhelmingly positive experience with lives changed, and people encouraged.
BIO
Dr. Deanna Shrodes
Dr. Deanna Doss Shrodes is an ordained minister, author, speaker, musician, worship leader, and recording artist who has been featured in various media outlets, including CBS News, People Magazine, The New Yorker, Woman’s World, God TV, and the Huffington Post. She holds a Master's in Ministerial Leadership and a Doctor of Ministry from Southeastern University. Currently, she serves as the Women's Ministries Director for the Pen Florida District of the Assemblies of God and is the Director of the Stronger Leadership Network. Additionally, she is an adjunct professor at Southeastern University. Dr. Shrodes is the sole author of five books and a contributing writer to five others, with her next book, "Uncommon Answers," scheduled for release by Chosen Books in April 2025. She is married to her college sweetheart, Larry, and they have three grown children, four grandchildren and one on the way. Dr. Shrodes is passionate about investing in leaders and helping individuals experience the extraordinary life that God has for them.
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