Altered Stories Show

Karen’s story is rarely heard of among these kinds of marriages--- western women married to Muslim men. Usually, it doesn’t work out and the marriage ends. However, her story has a rare twist after nineteen years of marriage. One that is not of this world.

Karen is a mom of two talented adult children, a grandma of six beautiful grandchildren, and has traveled the world with her author husband telling their amazing story of grace.

Also, Tass and her, through their ministry “Hope for Ishmael,” spend their time teaching and training the church to reach out to their Muslim neighbors in love. Through their program, “Lead with Love,” and their daughter, Farah’s Vision, they are building an online program of training and a network of discipleship for Muslims as well as others!.

Karen is also a former English teacher and the co-Founder of Seeds of Hope, a humanitarian organization serving in Gaza, Jericho, and Jerusalem. 

Enjoy listening to her inspiring God-glorifying Altered Story! 

In this episode, I feature Kingdom Rockstar special guest, Dorenthea Nemeth.  Dorenthea is an overcomer and inspiring Christian woman, wife, mom, powerhouse worship leader, speaker, and author who empowers women to move past their pain into purpose and to pick their dreams back up again following life's disappointments.  In our conversation,  she shares her God story of perseverance and triumphs having experienced her own pain when her husband went to prison for 12 years in May 2000, leaving her to care for her two and four-year-olds alone.  Dorenthea also shares ministering words through song and scripture to encourage other women who may be struggling due to unanticipated painful life circumstances. 

In this episode, I feature special guest Kingdom Rockstar, Pastor Yvonne McCoy, Founder/Executive Director of His Healing Hands Ministry (https://www.hhhands.org/). Pastor Yvonne has an incredible heart for helping restore women through the love of Jesus Christ.  She has been in full-time ministry for 30 years.  She is also an author and a sought-after speaker, teacher, and musical director.  In our conversation, Pastor Yvonne shares her amazing God story of healing from rejection, physical, and mental abuse that lead her to her ministry calling.  We also discuss what racism she has encountered as an African American woman and pastor.  She also provides her Godly insight and wisdom on the topic of racism from scripture and how the body of Christ can best respond.  Enjoy listening to this encouraging and God-glorifying episode! 

In episode 32, I feature Kingdom Rockstar, Misty Philip. Misty is a passionate Jesus lover, wife, Mom of 3 boys, By His Grace Podcast Host, Speaker, author, Bible study leader, Founder of the Spark Christian Podcast Conference, and Co-Founder of the Rocket Podcast Community.  In our conversation, Misty shares her personal God story that includes a past of drugs, alcohol, and rebellion due to the death of her brother and great loss and grief through motherhood as a result of having an abortion, several miscarriages, a stillborn birth, and the unexpected birth of a special needs son who changed her life.  She also shares how Jesus has been with her through her struggles and how he brought radical transformation into her life through his healing power and grace.  In addition, Misty shares God's words from the Bible with moms and others who may be struggling.  She also encourages those who are struggling to reach out to Jesus personally to experience great freedom from brokenness and restoration in their relationship with God.  Enjoy listening to her hope-filled God-glorifying story!  

In my “Message of Hope” bonus episode, I feature Altered Stories Ministry Board VP Sandy Williams and Board Secretary, Brenda Kerls. They join me in sharing encouraging messages of God's hope.  In addition, the Christian Podcasters Association brings to all podcast listeners today some bonus mini-episodes of hope.  I’ve included several at the end of this episode.  These podcasters and podcasts are Teresa Blaes: Unresolved Life, Meg Glesener: Letters From Home, Tina Smith: Raising Kids On Your Knees, Debbi Robertson: From Willingness to Wellness, and Brandy Goebel: The Road Home to You.  Enjoy listening to these inspiring messages.  Also, here of all the participating podcasters and there are many other encouraging podcasts that you can listen to. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1h0gEo_Xz9E8OwVhDbJpN5FafL2chV0hPzYMsxW_di6k/edit?usp=sharing

In my 29th episode, I feature KC special guest, Altered Stories Ministry Board Treasurer, Tracy Mosley. Tracy is a Christian small business owner, certified nonprofit accounting professional, dog Mom, Mom, Gigi, daughter, and friend.   In our candid conversation, Tracy shares her redemptive God story of healing and recovery from childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, and addiction.  In addition, she shares how God brought family, friends, and counselors into her life to help her heal and to experience HIS grace.  She also shares how EMDR therapy made a big impact on her healing.  Enjoy listening to her inspiring God-glorifying story!