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Here it is! I'm so excited for you to meet my guests for this 100th episode! I never expected to record more than a handful of episodes, but here we are.    First, congratulations to Gina Weeks on winning the $100 gift card to either Barnes & Noble or Audible. Thank you to everyone for listening, sharing, and following along. It has been so much fun and I have learned a lot along the way. These guests have been gracious and generous with their time.    Megan Hall (4) and Deedra Mager (1) share their stories about discovering the enneagram and how it can bring self-awareness and growth. You can find their podcast here: Dauntless Grace.    Follow them on Instagram: @enneagrammegan  @deedralynnmager  @joann.c.bastien @this.is.her.story    Books Mentioned: Becoming Us The Road Back to You The Path Between Us Speaking by the Numbers Inside Out - Dr. Larry Crabb  Silver Boxes - Littauer    www.thisisherstory.life www.joanncbastien.com  THIS IS HER STORY PODCAST (FB)        

Welcome back! One more episode until I reach 100. Thank you for following this journey. I would like to give away a $100 GC to either Barnes & Noble or Audible (your choice). Here's what you need to do: Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen Share on social media and tag me in it Make sure to tag my new FB account or Instagram. My old FB account was hacked. You can also send me a text or DM of a screen shot of you post Make sure I have a way to connect with you. I want to be able to send your GC to the right place. In this episode, I talk about dealing with haters. I'm not an expert, but I do know about haters. LOL. You can listen to the podcast on Apple, Google, or Spotify. You can also see this episode on YouTube. www.thisisherstory.life www.joanncbastien.com YouTube  

Thanks for joining me for episode 98! Woohoo! I'm giving away a $100 gift card to either Barnes & Noble or Audible. Here's what you need to do: 1. Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen 2. Share on social media and tag me. See links below to the new FB pages (my old ones were hacked) 3. Make sure I have a way to send you the GC. Add your email here. This is Her Story Podcast (FB page) JoAnn C Bastien (FB page) Instagram @joann.c.bastien @this.is.her.story    Please welcome Dr. Jenny Matheny to the podcast! She is an Assistant Professor of Old Testament at Nazarene Theological Seminary. We talk about a new season for the Wynkoop Center, advanced education, and discerning the next steps for ministry. You will enjoy this episode so much!    www.thisisherstory.life  www.joanncbastien.com   

Welcome back, friends! This is the final episode in the neurodivergent series. I may come back to it at some point, but I have enjoyed learning more about the gifts that ND people bring to the Kingdom.    As we approach episode 100, I want to give away a $100 gift certificate to either Barnes & Noble or Audible. Please subscribe to the podcast and share it on social media. You will need to either tag me in it or send me a screenshot, and I will enter your name in the drawing. Please note my new FB pages below (my other ones were hacked).    Dyslexic Pastor (Karrie Roberts)  This is Her Story Podcast (FB page)  JoAnn C Bastien (FB page)  Instagram: @joann.c.bastien @this.is.her.story  www.joanncbastien.com  www.thisisherstory.life     

Welcome back! We are closing in on episode 100. Let's celebrate! I'm giving away a $100 gift certificate to Barnes & Noble. Here's what you need to do: 1. Subscribe to the podcast 2. Share on Social Media and Tag me 3. If you share on Facebook, then you will have to take a screen shot and email it to me at [email protected] (since I have been hacked) 4. Otherwise, share on Instagram: @joann.c.bastien or @this.is.her.story    Please welcome my friend, Pastor Kelli Fulks! She is a Children's Pastor in Flushing, MI. Kelli is also a licensed counselor. We talk about recognizing the signs of neurodivergence and how to enlist others to help us along the way.  I'm including a few resources from episode one below: Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World that wasn't Designed for You - Nerenberg Mom on the Spectrum How to ADHD Embrace Autism (test)  ADHD self-assessment  www.thisisherstory.life www.joanncbastien.com 

Welcome back! I'm taking a short reprive from our neurodivergent series. I met Pastor Jessica Broich at the WHWC conference in March. We have a fun and inspiring conversation about discernment and using our imaginations to engage God. Jessica has several ways that you can connect with her ministry. You can check out her websites below.  Meet Pastor Jessica Broich here Class on encountering God through our imaginations   www.thisisherstory.life www.joanncbastien.com   

Welcome back! Please welcome Pastor Tammy Herbert from Alberta, Canada. In this episode, we talk about learning creative ways to shepherd those who are neurodivergent. Even as we move into this post-pandemic world, we may see the culture shift in such a way that even neurotypical persons would benefit from innovative approaches in ministry.    Here are some resources mentioned in the episode: Types of Dyslexia  True Gifts of a Dyslexic Mind (Ted Talk) Mindsight (Dan Siegel)  Brain-Body Parenting (Mona Delahooke)   www.thisisherstory.life www.joanncbastien.com         

Welcome back! Let's talk about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and the use of medication. We also discuss the benefits of getting tested and how ND people are a gift to the world. Check out this book recommendation and TedTalk about Temple Grandin. She is autistic and a Professor of Animal Science. Temple uses her gifts to bring innovative solutions to the livestock industry.  Temple Grandin Ted Talk  Thinking in Pictures - Temple Grandin www.thisisherstory.life  www.joanncbastien.com     

Welcome back, friends! In this episode, I talk with Pastor Jesse about being diagnosed with ASD as an adult. We talk about pastoral care, higher education, and finding a diagnosis as an adult. It is an honest and candid look at finding our gifts and graces along the way.  You can follow his FaceBook page below: Neurodivergent Clergy Here is a book recommendation on ASD: Look Me in the Eye   www.thisisherstory.life www.joanncbastien.com         

Here we go! Let's talk about neurodivergent clergy. In this episode, I highlight ASD, ADHD, and SPD. I talk about what these look like in my life and give some resources. Check out the links below and watch for parts 2-5. Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World that wasn't Designed for You - Nerenberg Mom on the Spectrum How to ADHD Embrace Autism (test)  ADHD self-assessment  www.thisisherstory.life www.joanncbastien.com       

Welcome back! I want you to meet my new friend, Sara Im. She is a motivational speaker who tells her story of surviving genocide. We talk about her journey from Cambodia to the U.S. as well as how the Chuch can minister to refugees. You can connect with her below.  Sara Im, DTM Inspirational Speaker/Author www.saraim.com  Find her book here    www.thisisherstory.life www.joanncbastien.com   

Thank you for 5K downloads! You helped the podcast reach a new milestone. Please keep sharing.    In this episode, I talk with Pastor Erin Taylor who is the lead pastor of Alma Church of God (Anderson). We talk about maximizing your ministry through networking and leveraging relationships. We also discuss her adoption path and what she discovered along the way.    www.thisisherstory.life www.joanncbastien.com