Altered Stories Show
Altered Stories Ministry is a Christian Women’s Podcast Talk Show para-church ministry. We exist to help women share their God stories via podcasts so women across the world can hear them. Our Mission: Altered Stories Ministry helps
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- 97Carrie's "A Journey of Healing and Forgiveness" God StoryIn this Episode, I interview special guest, Carrie Sheffield. She is a columnist & broadcaster in Washington, D.C. and an author of a bestselling healing memoir book "Motorhome Prophecies: A Journey of Healing and Forgiveness". A Senior Policy Analyst at Independent Women's Forum, Carrie earned a master's in public policy from Harvard University, concentrating in business policy. She earned a B.A. with honors in communications at Brigham Young University and completed a Fulbright fellowship in Berlin. Carrie has also been a broadcast guest on media networks including Fox News, Newsmax TV, Fox Business Network, MSNBC, CNN, PBS, and BBC. In our authentic conversation, Carrie shares her "A Journey of Healing and Forgiveness" transformational God story about how God helped her break-free and recover from the trauma of her abusive and tumultuous childhood past where she grew up with seven biological siblings in motorhomes, sheds, tents and houses. She shares about the abuse of religious cult brainwashing, poverty and sexual abuse, and how she found Christianity after many years as a bitter agnostic. In closing, Carrie shares about the power of forgiveness in healing from trauma and shares encouraging words to empower others to integrate their faith into their mental health recovery. This Episode also includes a mental health tip from ministry partner and licensed mental health professional, Sherrie Pucket. Get your 52 Week ASM Devotional here
- 98Eve Juurik PreviewIn this Episode, I feature special guest, Eve Juurik. Eve is from Estonia and has led women's groups, and prayer groups, worked with youth, preached, and taught the Bible. She has authored five books and ministers on a local Christian TV. In our authentic conversation, Eve shares... The Full episode drops on July 8th!
- 99Eve's "My Intimate Conversations with Love" God StoryIn this Episode, I feature special guest, Eve Juurik. Eve is from Estonia and has led women's groups, and prayer groups, worked with youth, preached, and taught the Bible. She has authored five books and ministers on a local Christian TV. In our authentic conversation, Eve shares her "My Intimate Conversations with Love" God Story about her faith journey and how God healed her heart of unforgiveness and dark places to walk in victory! She also shares how God's word can be put into intimate and personal conversation to help others grow in deeper relationship with God! This Episode also includes a mental health tip from ministry partner and mental health counselor, Sherrie Pucket. God. get your 52 Week ASM Devotional at hee. Video Version
- 100Chevonne O'Shaughnessy PreviewThis Episode features special guests Chevonne O'Shaughnessy and Cindy Bond from Los Angeles, California. Chevonne is a visionary Co-Founder and President of American Cinema. She has had pivotal roles at Quest Entertainment and has overseen the production and sales over 150 feature films. She also received international acclaim and prime time broadcasts on platforms such as USA, SyFY and HBO partner. Cindy is the Founder/CEO of Mission Productions and has expanded its brand of entertaining and life-affirming feature film and television programming. With over 200 films to date, Mission has established its branded content in the global marketplace, which included the 2018 independent breakout sensation, I CAN ONLY IMAGINE. In our authentic conversation, Chevonne and Cindy share their God story of how God... The full episode drops of July 22nd
- 101Chevonne's "Faith-Based" Storytelling God StoryThis Episode features special guests Chevonne O'Shaughnessy and Cindy Bond from Los Angeles, California. Chevonne is a visionary Co-Founder and President of American Cinema. She has had pivotal roles at Quest Entertainment and has overseen the production and sales over 150 feature films. She also received international acclaim and prime time broadcasts on platforms such as USA, SyFY and HBO partner. Cindy is the Founder/CEO of Mission Productions and has expanded its brand of entertaining and life-affirming feature film and television programming. With over 200 films to date, Mission has established its branded content in the global marketplace, which included the 2018 independent breakout sensation, I CAN ONLY IMAGINE. In our authentic conversation, Chevonne and Cindy share their God story of how God orchestrated their connection as friends and partnership in faith-based storytelling and how through their connection they have been the driving force in the production of faith-based films throughout the world. Cindy also shares her faith journey and how God made it known to her at 3 am the name for Mission Productions. In closing, Chevonne and Cindy share encouraging and wise words to listeners who feel called to building their careers in faith-based media and are struggling to find ways to break and find their calling. This Episode also includes a mental health tip from our ministry partner and licensed mental health counselor, Sherrie Pucket. There is a delay on the video version. It should be available shortly.
- 102Hadassah Treu PreviewIn 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 ... The full episode drops on August 12!
- 103Hadassah's "Trusting God in Our Suffering" God StoryIn 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.
- 104J. Marie Jones PreviewIn this Episode, I feature special guest, J. Marie Jones from New York, New York. J. Marie is a media professional, author and single mom of a daughter, and is passionate about sharing her faith journey. In our authentic conversation, she shares her "God Saved My Life through... The full episdoe drops on Monday August 19!
- 105J. Marie's "God Saved My Life through Intentional Journaling" God StoryIn this Episode, I feature special guest, J. Marie Jones from New York, New York. J. Marie is a media professional, author and single mom of a daughter, and is passionate about sharing her faith journey. In our authentic conversation, she shares her "God Saved My Life through Intentional Journaling" God Story about how intentional journaling helped her deepen her relationship with God after finding herself as a divorced single mom at the height of the pandemic battling crushing debt, and legal chaos as a result of a 16 year failed marriage. She also shares how as the only one to care for her learning disabled daughter she was forced to leave a six figure career and downsize her life and start over. In closing, she encourages others to establish intentional journaling as a spiritual practice to strengthen their relationship with God and help them overcome their struggles. This Episode also includes a mental health tip from our ministry partner and licensed mental health counselor, Sherrie Pucket.
- 106Kathy Joy PreviewIn this Episode, I interview special guest and former guest, Kathy Joy! Kathy is the author of the "Breath of Joy" book series showcasing God's provision after the sudden loss of her husband, Roger. Formerly a radio girl, she now has found her voice in blogging, speaking, writing and leaning into meaningful conversations. She also has two grown daughters and is "Oma" to two adorable grandchildren. In our authentic conversation, Kathy shares her... The full episode drops on September 2nd!
- 107Kathy's "Bread for Today-How God Met Me in the Wilderness" God StoryIn this Episode, I interview special guest and former guest, Kathy Joy! Kathy is the author of the "Breath of Joy" book series showcasing God's provision after the sudden loss of her husband, Roger. Formerly a radio girl, she now has found her voice in blogging, speaking, writing and leaning into meaningful conversations. She also has two grown daughters and is "Oma" to two adorable grandchildren. In our authentic conversation, Kathy shares her "Bread for Today-How God Met Me in the Wilderness" God Story and tells her God glorifying story of being a victim of a phishing scam, and her victorious recovery. She also shares encouraging and ministering words to those who are in need of encouragement or support and have been a victim of scammers. This Episode includes a mental health tip from our ministry partner and licensed mental health counselor, Sherrie Pucket.
- 108Jama Edlund PreviewIn this Episode, I interview special guest, Jama Edlund. Jama is a dedicated wife, mother, and Mema that lives with her husband of 42 years, Jeff, in the KC area. She loves hiking, Christian fiction, and hosting holiday events. She is retired and serves on the Board of Found and Woven (formerly known as If Not for Grace Ministries), an organization supporting those impacted by abortion. In our authentic conversation, Jama shares her... The ful episode drops on September 16!
- 109Jama's "Freed into a Life of Joy and Abundance" God storyIn this Episode, I interview special guest, Jama Edlund. Jama is a dedicated wife, mother, and Mema that lives with her husband of 42 years, Jeff, in the KC area. She loves hiking, Christian fiction, and hosting holiday events. She is retired and serves on the Board of Found and Woven (formerly known as If Not for Grace Ministries), an organization supporting those impacted by abortion. In our authentic conversation, Jama shares her "Freed into a Life of Joy and Abundance" God story about how she was freed into a life of joy as she healed from her abortion wounds by fully grasping the depth of God's sacrificial love through reading scripture and participating in an abortion healing recovery program at Found and Woven, with her husband. She also shares encouraging words from scripture and information about the abortion recovery services offered by Found and Woven to help those who are struggling with abortion trauma. This Episode also shares a mental health tip from our ministry partner and licensed mental health professional, Sherrie Pucket.
- 110Pastor Polly PreviewIn this Episode, I interview special guest, ministry partner and dear friend of over 30 years, Pastor Polly Sanders-Peterson. Pastor Polly is 80 years young and is the Founder and President of Covenant House of Love ministries in Denver, Colorado. She is a counselor, teacher, author of 4 books, TV and radio host, conference and seminar leader and speaker. In our authentic conversation, Polly shares her "The Power of Love" God Story of how God showed his unconditional love to her throughout difficult life circumstances and how this brought her the healing needed from her past childhood wounds. She also shares how she found... The full episode drops on October 1st!
- 111Polly's "The Power of Love" God StoryIn this Episode, I interview special guest, ministry partner and dear friend of over 30 years, Pastor Polly Sanders-Peterson. Pastor Polly is 80 years young and is the Founder and President of Covenant House of Love ministries in Denver, Colorado. She is a counselor, teacher, author of 4 books, TV and radio host, conference and seminar leader and speaker. In our authentic conversation, Polly shares her "The Power of Love" God Story of how God showed his unconditional love to her throughout difficult life circumstances and how this brought her the healing needed from her past childhood wounds. She also shares how she found deeper ways to be in a closer relationship with God in ways she never imagined, to help her break old-life patterns and overcome her low self-esteem and build her confidence. In closing, she shares ministering words from scripture to encourage those who are struggling with low self-esteem, lack of confidence and wounds from their past. As a bonus, this Episode also includes a mental health tip from our ministry partner and licensed mental health counselor, Sherrie Pucket.
- 112DeAnna's "God's Plan not Mine" God StoryIn this Episode, I feature special guest, DeAnna Anderson. DeAnna is a non-fiction author who resides in Missouri with her family, along with their dog and elderly cat. She's been blessed in her 25 year marriage to David, loves being the mother of two incredible adult sons and adores her daughter-in-law. She has lived on three continents serving in missions and has traveled to numerous countries gaining life lessons and experiences that feed the pages of her writings. In our authentic conversation, DeAnna shares her "God's Plan not Mine" God story about how God orchestrated her families missionary appointment to Africa and her calling into missions in a very different way that what she had planned. She shares how God also helped her through many unexpected challenges and struggles, while serving in missions as she surrendered her plans to him. In closing, she shares encouraging and ministering words to those who are encountering unanticipated struggles and are having challenges in trusting God's plans for their lives. This Episode also includes a bonus mental health tip from our ministry partner and mental health counselor, Sherrie Pucket.
- 113Diana Gronberg PreviewIn this Episode, I feature special guest, Diana Gronberg. Diana has lived in the KC area for the past 37 years and has four beautiful children and two precious grandchildren, serves at her local church and enjoys deep conversations with her girlfriends. She also served on the Board for "If Not For Grace" Ministries (renamed to Found & Woven). In our conversation, Diana shares... The full episode drops on October 28!
- 114Diana's "Damaged Goods" God StoryIn this Episode, I feature special guest, Diana Gronberg. Diana has lived in the KC area for the past 37 years and has four beautiful children and two precious grandchildren, serves at her local church and enjoys deep conversations with her girlfriends. She also served on the Board for "If Not For Grace" Ministries (renamed to Found & Woven). In our conversation, Diana shares authentically her redemptive and transformational "Damaged Goods" God story that tells her journey of healing from the trauma of an abortion at the age of 16 and how God lead her to "If Not For Grace"(now Found & Woven) for healing and recovery. She also shares encouraging and ministering words to those struggling with abortion wounds affecting their lives. This Episode also includes a mental health tip from ministry partner and licensed mental health counselor, Sherrie Pucket.
- 115Bobbie Cox PerviewIn this episode, I interview special guest, Bobbie Cox. Bobbie is an author, entrepreneur, twice widowed and ambassador of encouragement who has been involved in kingdom-building efforts around the world. Currently living in the Dallas area, Bobbie also works as a freelance consultant, connecting ministries to people with valuable skills. In our authentic conversation, Bobbie shares her ... The full episodedrops on November 11!
- 116Bobbie's "New Habits Create Change" God StoryIn this episode, I interview special guest, Bobbie Cox. Bobbie is an author, entrepreneur, twice widowed and ambassador of encouragement who has been involved in kingdom-building efforts around the world. Currently living in the Dallas area, Bobbie also works as a freelance consultant, connecting ministries to people with valuable skills. In our authentic conversation, Bobbie shares her "NEW HABITS CREATE CHANGE" God Story about how how God guided her to start the Branch to Hope app to encourage people to come together and renew their lifestyles through prayer. She shares how God also told her that the focus of Branch to Hope was to be daily prayer and to add the Color of the Day Challenge, which includes bracelets and the daily devotional, prayer and color of bracelet for that particular day to intentionally creating new habits by weaving the Fruit of Jesus Spirit into our lifestyle each day. She shares how Jesus is with her through her struggles and how she creates a seat at her table for Him. In closing, she encourages others to listen to the Lord if they are feeling hopeless and without purpose to move forward in their lives. This episode also includes a mental health tip from our ministry partner and licensed mental health professional, Sherrie Pucket.
- 117Lona Beemer PreviewIn this Episode, I feature special guest, Lona Beemer from the KC area. Lona is the Board VP for Found & Woven in Lee's Summit, Missouri. She is a dedicated real estate agent with a heart for Jesus. a love for people and is the wife to the dreamiest guy, and Gigi to six wonderful grandkids. In our authentic conversation. Lona shares her courageous ... The full episode drops on November 25!
- 118Lona's "From Darkness to Destiny" God StoryIn this Episode, I feature special guest, Lona Beemer from the KC area. Lona is the Board VP for Found & Woven in Lee's Summit, Missouri. She is a dedicated real estate agent with a heart for Jesus. a love for people and is the wife to the dreamiest guy, and Gigi to six wonderful grandkids. In our authentic conversation. Lona shares her courageous "From Darkness to Destiny" God story of overcoming adversity and her path to healing and redemption from the trauma of abuse and abortion. Lona also shares encouraging and ministering words to help those who may be experiencing pain from their past to help them fuel a life of purpose and joy. This Episode also features a mental health tip from our ministry partner and licensed mental health counselor, Sherrie Pucket.
- 119Melinda Watts and Shana Wilson-Williams Previewn this Episode, I interview special guests, Melinda Watts and Shana Wilson-Williams. Melinda is an Atlanta-based Family, Lifestyle & Travel creator, international prophetic worship leader, and sought- after speaker known for her inspiring daily "pep-talks" and music ministry. She serves as a worship leader at Change Church-Atlanta and New Seasons Church in Sacramento, CA, and has been nominated for multiple Dove and Stellar awards. Shana was born and raised in Detroit. She is a worship leader, songwriter, and independent worship artist with a passion for leading people into God's presence. Shana's ministry is deeply rooted in her faith and family legacy. In our authentic conversation, these Sisters in Christ share their "Return to Love" album God story... Be sure to catch the full episode on December 9!
- 120Shana and Melinda's "Return to Love" God StoryIn this Episode, I interview special guests, Melinda Watts and Shana Wilson-Williams. Melinda is an Atlanta-based Family, Lifestyle & Travel creator, international prophetic worship leader, and sought- after speaker known for her inspiring daily "pep-talks" and music ministry. She serves as a worship leader at Change Church-Atlanta and New Seasons Church in Sacramento, CA, and has been nominated for multiple Dove and Stellar awards. Shana was born and raised in Detroit. She is a worship leader, songwriter, and independent worship artist with a passion for leading people into God's presence. Shana's ministry is deeply rooted in her faith and family legacy. In our authentic conversation, these Sisters in Christ share their "Return to Love" album God story and also discuss the songs that depict God's heart for humanity and the church's cry of worship back to Jesus. They also talk about the movement of Christians in the US, that are seeking to call their community out of political idolatry, division and to return to love. This episode also includes beautiful vocals from both Melinda and Shana. In closing, they also share their biblical perspectives on what Christian unity and true worship means. This episode also includes a mental health tip from ministry partner and licensed mental health counselor, Sherrie Pucket.
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