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Do you want to know how vulnerable people can be protected from master manipulators? Have you or someone you know been a victim of trafficking? Do you want to help prevent trafficking to keep your community safe?    In our authentic conversation, special guest Sandy Storm shares her "Jesus Set Me Free After Two Decades as a Trafficking Victim" God Story about her twenty years of experience as a victim of human traffickers and pedophiles and how Jesus set her free.    In addition to Sandy being human trafficking survivor, she is an author, and podcaster and has used her insider knowledge and experience to serve the counter-trafficking space as a trusted advisor, coach and trainer for the military, medical and educational professionals.    Enjoy listening to Sandy's inspiring and God glorifying God story and pay it forward with a tax-free donation to support another Christian woman's God story.    Altered Stories Ministry secure donation link:  https://secure.myvanco.com/L-Z2KA/campaign/C-11V9T   Don't miss the full episode release on October 28!

Are you feeling bound by past trauma in your life? Are you filled with shame from your past? Do you feel like you are too broken to connect with others?    In our authentic conversation, special guest Amanda Schaefer, shares her "Chosen by God" God story about how God set her free from being bound up from past trauma and trials that kept her from connection and walking in her full purpose until she met Jesus 20 years ago.    Amanda is the talented podcast host of "A Cup of Gratitude" podcast, award winning author of "Holy Spirit Twists" and a speaker. She attended NYU and studied in their Dramatic Writing program, too.    Enjoy listening to Amanda's transformational God story and pay it forward with a tax-free donation to support another Christian woman's God story!    Altered Stories Ministry secure donation link: https://secure.myvanco.com/L-Z2KA/campaign/C-11V9T

Are you feeling bound by past trauma in your life? Are you filled with shame from your past? Do you feel like you are too broken to connect with others? In our authentic conversation, special guest Amanda Schaefer, shares her "Chosen by God" God story about how God set her free from being bound up from past trauma and trials that kept her from connection and walking in her full purpose until she met Jesus 20 years ago. Amanda is the talented podcast host of "A Cup of Gratitude" podcast, award winning author of "Holy Spirit Twists" and a speaker. She attended NYU and studied in their Dramatic Writing program, too. Enjoy listening to Amanda's transformational God story and pay it forward with a tax-free donation to support another Christian woman's God story! Altered Stories Ministry secure donation link: https://secure.myvanco.com/L-Z2KA/campaign/C-11V9T Don't miss the full episode which releases on October 14

Are you a Christian woman faith-based storytelling podcaster looking for community, growth, more promotion and further education for your podcast? Are you interested in learning more about Altered Stories Ministry new #BeHeard#BeHealed Global Community Storytelling Podcast Network launching on Monday, October 5th? In this special episode, Sara Davenport, Board Spiritual Advisor interviews Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch, Founder & CEO about the network to give interested podcasters more info to determine if the network is the right fit and how best to get involved.

Are you in a life-altering season? Are you tired of striving on your own? Are you in need of God in a deeper way?    In our authentic conversation, special guest Stephanie Franklin-Suber, shares her "Rebuilding Your Temple, God's Way" God story about how God used her life-altering seasons of cancer, chronic illness, grief, and cardiac arrest to lovingly redirect her to build her life His way.    Stephanie is the President and Founder of Rebuilding Your Temple, God's Way. She is a certified Christian Health Coach, author of "Rebuilding Your Temple God's Way." She is also a longtime cancer survivor, cardiac arrest miracle, and helps others achieve, maintain, and embrace a healthy lifestyle.    Enjoy listening to Stephanie's life changing and God glorifying God story and pay it forward with a tax-free donation to support another Woman's God story!    Altered Stories Ministry Donation Link https://secure.myvanco.com/L-Z2KA/campaign/C-11V9T

Are you in a life-altering season? Are you tired of striving on your own? Are you in need of God in a deeper way?    In our authentic conversation, special guest Stephanie Franklin-Suber, shares her "Rebuilding Your Temple, God's Way" God story about how God used her life-altering seasons of cancer, chronic illness, grief and cardiac arrest to lovingly redirect her to build her life His way.    Stephanie is the President and Founder of Rebuilding Your Temple, God's Way. She is a certified Christian Health Coach, author of "Rebuilding Your Temple God's Way". She is also a longtime cancer survivor, cardiac arrest miracle and helps others achieve, maintain and embrace a healthy lifestyle.    Enjoy listening to Stephanie's life changing and God glorifying God story and pay it forward with a tax-free donation to support another Woman's God story!    Dont miss the full episode which releases on September 16!

Have you ever been severely ill and mostly bedridden? Are you living in the tension of the now and the not yet after rebuilding your life from hard seasons? In our authentic conversation, special guest Lauren Watt, shares her "Renewing Your Mind, Restoring Your Hope" God Story about her healing journey and the intersection of faith, trauma and chronic illness.   Lauren is a 25-year-old entrepreneur, creative, writer, and speaker who became severely ill at 14 and spent eight years mostly bedridden with complex chronic illness. After years of searching for answers and trying numerous treatments, Lauren began a brain retraining program in 2023 and has since regained much of her health, rebuilding a life that once felt impossibly far away. Today, she writes about chronic illness, trauma, faith, and hope through her Substack, Lauren's Pen, which reaches readers across 31 U.S. states and 13 countries.    Lauren is also a referral from former podcast guest, Lara Silverman, who is a author, speaker, musician, and hosts the "Singing Through Fire" podcast.    Enjoy listening to Lauren's inspiring God story and pay it forward with a tax-free donation to support another woman's God story!   Altered Stories Ministry Donation Link  https://secure.myvanco.com/L-Z2KA/campaign/C-11V9T

Have you ever been severely ill and mostly bedridden? Are you living in the tension of the now and the not yet after rebuilding your life from hard seasons? In our authentic conversation, special guest Lauren Watt, shares her "Renewing Your Mind, Restoring Your Hope" God Story about her healing journey and the intersection of faith, trauma and chronic illness. Lauren is a 25-year-old entrepreneur, creative, writer, and speaker who became severely ill at 14 and spent eight years mostly bedridden with complex chronic illness. After years of searching for answers and trying numerous treatments, Lauren began a brain retraining program in 2023 and has since regained much of her health, rebuilding a life that once felt impossibly far away. Today, she writes about chronic illness, trauma, faith, and hope through her Substack, Lauren's Pen, which reaches readers across 31 U.S. states and 13 countries. Lauren is also a referral from former podcast guest, Lara Silverman, who is a author, speaker, musician, and hosts the "Singing Through Fire" podcast. Enjoy listening to Lauren's inspiring God story and pay it forward with a tax-free donation to support another woman's God story! Altered Stories Ministry Donation Link https://secure.myvanco.com/L-Z2KA/campaign/C-11V9T The full episode goes live on September 2!

Dog Days of Summer: In this Episode, I feature special guest, Hadassah Treu! Hadassah is an award-winning international author of 3 books in English and Bulgarian, a blogger at onthewaybg.com, a poet, speaker, and motivator, holding a master's in international relations. She speaks 4 languages and lives in Bulgaria, Europe. In our authentic conversation, Hadassah shares her "Trusting God in Your Suffering" God story of how God carried her through the challenges of her childhood and one of her darkest times of suffering after her husband passed away unexpectedly. She also shares how God brought her back to Bulgaria from Austria to move forward into her author and speaker calling after her husband's death. In closing, she offers ministering words of encouragement to help others draw near to God in their darkest valleys of life. This Episode also includes a mental health tip from our ministry partner and licensed mental health counselor, Sherrie Pucket.

​Dog Days of summer series. In this episode, I feature Altered Stories Ministry Social Media contract manager, Kristy Feltis. Kristy is a wife of 20 years to a retired military spouse and stay-at-home Mom who works as a Virtual Assistant and Pinterest Manager who helps female entrepreneurs grow their business through strategic online marketing. In our authentic conversation, Kristy shares her God story about her growing up in church and her discovery of God's character. She shares how she reconciled her understanding of what people said about God and what she personally believed. In closing, she shares encouraging words to others who are searching in their discovery of God as they grow in their faith. This episode also includes a mental health tip from our ministry partner and licensed mental health counselor, Sherrie Pucket.

In This Christmas in July Episode we feature Altered Stories Ministry special guests; Sandy Williams, Board Vice-President, Sara Davenport, Spiritual Director, Pastor Polly Sanders-Peterson, Prayer Pastor and Teresa Blaes, Volunteer Blogger. Guests share the history of Christmas and Jesus' birth in India, Bulgaria, Barbados, Israel and I share the history in America. Additionally, beautiful Christmas hymns are performed by former guest, worship leader, and Founder of Flourish and Thrive KC, Melissa Holstrom.

Merry Christmas in July! In this hope-filled Christmas 2023 Episode Revisited, I feature Altered Stories Ministry Board Member guests, Sandy Williams, Melinda Kay Ronn, Pastor Polly Sanders Peterson, and Volunteer Blogger, Teresa Blaes. Sandy shares how Christmas is celebrated in India. Melinda shares how the United States celebrates Christmas. Pastor Polly shares Christmas traditions in South Africa. Teresa shares how Israel celebrates Christmas and I close in sharing the Christmas traditions of Germany. This Episode also features beautiful Christmas carol hymns performed by ministry partner, Melissa Holstrom, Founder of Freedom to Flourish KC.

In this Episode, I interview former Episode 72 guest and women's ministry friend, Ellen Mongan. Ellen is the host of three podcasts, writer, speaker and published author of three books. She is a wife of 48 years, Mom of 7 children and a baby in heaven. In our authentic conversation, Ellen shares her journey to God's heart God story part 2, which also prompted her to write her book, "4 For the Mountaintop". She also shares how important it is for our mental health to remove our masks and to be open with one another about our struggles. She shares how she did that at a mountaintop retreat with 3 lifelong friends who grew together in their faith and as Sisters in Christ.

In my first Episode of 2022, I interview my special guest, Ellen Mongan. Ellen is the Founder of Little Pink Dress Ministry, Christian writer, motivational speaker, and host of the WOW podcast show. She is a wife, Mom of seven children, a baby in Heaven and thirteen grandchildren. In our authentic conversation, we talk about her faith and life experiences as a young teen, wife, Mother and Grandmother. She also shares her Anorexia story and how God showed up in her life to help her with her health and self image struggle as a young woman. Enjoy listening to this powerful God story!

Do you struggle with shame due to your past? Do you feel the heaviness of unworthiness and are desperate for change in your life and in love? In our heartfelt conversation, special guest Loral Pepoon shares her " Led to Lasting Love" God Story about her midlife devastation due to her past relationships and why she carried the weight of unworthiness that negatively impacted her health and career as a creative team leader. She shares how God healed her heart for a new life of healthy love. Loral is an award-winning author of Led-to Lasting Love, is a writing coach, book editor and beach enthusiast and resides in Nashville with her husband and cat. Enjoy listening to Loral's faith-building and encouraging God story!