Altered Stories Show

In this episode, I feature a special guest, Michelle Rayburn. Michelle is a gifted speaker, author, and podcaster who emphasizes how life difficulties can turn out to be opportunities to learn and grow. She is also a Christian wife to her husband of 31 years, a mom of two adult sons, a mother-in-law, and a grandma. In our conversation, we discuss her transformative Christian walk journey, why storytelling is so important and her inspiring "Life Repurposed" God story!

Michelle also shares a few of her favorite Bible scriptures and ministering words to provide hope and encouragement to those who may be struggling in their faith or may have been wounded by self-righteous and judgmental Christians. Enjoy listening to her God-glorifying story.

In this special Mother's Day episode, I feature a special guest, Jenna Erlandson. Jenna is a mom of three and soon-to-be the mom of twins, a Pastor's Wife, registered nurse, and podcast host of the Bridge of the Faithful podcast.  In our conversation, Jenna shares her God story of God's faithfulness to her in her motherhood journey; experiencing years of infertility before getting pregnant with her first child, who is a special needs child.  She also shares how God carried her through many seasons of uncertainty and how he changed her perspective on motherhood and opened doors for her to start her podcast that was recently recognized by Podcast Magazine on the Top 50 Mom's Podcast List.  She also sings for us a beautiful hymn worship song acapella as part of her God story. Jenna also shares ministering words to those moms who may be struggling with infertility and uncertainty in their motherhood journey and are in need of encouragement. Enjoy listening to her God-glorifying story.

In this April episode, I interview special guest, Lee Ann Mancini.  Lee Ann is the host of the Raising Christian Kids Podcast.  She is an award-winning Christian children’s author and executive producer of SeaKids TV.  Lee Ann is also a professor at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary and is a wife, mom of two, and a dog grandma.  In our conversation, Lee Ann shares her “God-Given Mission” God Story of overcoming adversity in her childhood being raised in a single parent family and how God protected her from abusive situations.  As Lee Ann experienced God’s protection throughout her life, she began to trust him with her future.  Through God’s leading and using her gifts and talents, Lee Ann now serves parents and grandparents who are raising the next generation of Christians.

In this powerful episode, I feature special guest, Jenilee Samuel.  Jenilee is the founder and podcast host of the “Java with Jen” podcast and the CEO of J. Samuel Styling.  She is also a mom to four boys and serves alongside her husband as executive Pastors in Orange, Texas. In our conversation, Jenilee shares her emotional and triumphant God story of God’s faithfulness to her and her family after experiencing the devastating loss of their home and all their belongings from Hurricane Harvey.  She also shares how God exceeded her expectations in restoring back to her and her family everything that was destroyed from the damaging hurricane.  Jenilee also shares ministering words of hope to help those who are experiencing devastating loss and are healing from the trauma of their circumstances.

In my golden 50th Episode, I feature KC special guest and Altered Stories Ministry Board Treasurer, Jeannine Eddins. Jeannine lives in the KC area and is a Christian wife, mom of three and a dog mom of two. She also is the former founder of Aaron’s House, a maternity home based in Harrisonville, Missouri.  In our conversation, Jeannine shares her story of redemption from the trauma of an abortion at 15 years old and the chains of alcohol addiction.  Her story is profound and powerful!  Jeannine also shares her healing journey and how God showed up in personal ways to help her heal.  

In this episode, I feature special Kingdom Rockstar guest, Rachel Bruno.  Rachel is a Christian wife to her husband of 17 years, a mom of two energetic boys, a public speaker, writer, and a voice for those who have been victims of Family Court and Child Protective Services.  In our conversation, Rachel shares her powerful God story of how her life changed drastically in unimaginable ways shortly after the birth of her second child and how God protected her through her unfortunate circumstances of almost losing her husband, children, and home.  She also shares how she encountered 40 miracles that ended with a favorable 1.5 million court settlement.  Rachel also shares encouraging words of faith and resources to help parents who may find themselves in similar circumstances.  Enjoy listening!