"There is hope and freedom that comes from sharing your story," says Shauna Redekop, our Fire & Grace- the podcast guest. Shauna was a victim of childhood sexual abuse and ended up building a prison of anger, bitterness, and insecurity. She wrestled with God and how to trust Him. In time, she was able to process the abuse through counselling and with the help of the book "The Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse" by Dr Dan. Allender. If you can relate and would like to talk with Shauna you can email her at [email protected] . If you are dealing with abuse you may email [email protected] and a Pastor from the Care Department at Northview Community Church will connect with you.

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A sudden headache was all is seemed for our Fire & Grace guest Alison Green, a young mom with a newborn to care for. After displaying stroke like symptoms and being rushed to hospital, Alison learned she had an arteriovenous fistula (AVF), an irregular connection between an artery and vein in her brain. We invite you to listen to the many changes that occurred in Alison's life following her diagnosis... but most of all her incredible change of heart. "My hope is that we stop trying to be in charge and realized that He (God) is!" ~ Alison Green

To connect with Alison: [email protected]

Growing up with a family secret can be hard and losing a parent can be even harder. Our Fire & Grace story with Connie Loewen revolves around a young girl living under a cloud of a family secret and choosing to run away from God when tragedy strikes. Now a mother of 5, Connie wakes up each morning and prays to God, "Lord, I need You." So, what changed? How has the the Word of God become her firm foundation?

Connect with Connie:

Instagram @connie_on_the_go

Facebook: Connie Loewen

Imagine your life changing in a moment.  One day you're living the life of a normal 18-year old girl, and the next you're hit with excruciating pain. This is the extraordinary story of our Fire & Grace Podcast guest, Jamie Tinsley. From months of not knowing the cause, to receiving a debilitating diagnosis, to thirteen years living as a paraplegic, and then one day receiving a miraculous healing. Jamie's journey has many ups and downs... and, yet, through it all, the Lord has held her in His hands. Her life has great purpose written by the One who knows her and formed her, and who gives and takes away.

To get in touch with Jamie: Instagram @a.journey.with.jamie

Covid-19 (coronavirus) has shaken our world from lockdowns and quarantines, to hand-washing and masks, to loss of work and loss of loved ones. It has affected us all in some way or form. Our Fire & Grace podcast guest, 23 year-old Amanda Ellsworth, a worship leader and songwriter, shares her own experience with contracting the virus, and the symptoms she exhibited. This is a great listen for those of us who are genuinely curious about the reality and possibility of contracting the virus.

To get to know Amanda visit: www.amandaellsworth.com

Listen to Amanda's song "Amazing" https://open.spotify.com/album/6OE5QeZj76I7d5DMI7fObU?si=yepr9MJ-Q_OSI6pNY2-CBw

The hope, the longing, and the excitement of being pregnant can often be shattered by the anguish and devastation of miscarriage. Our Fire & Grace podcast guest, Taylor Hooge, openly shares  about her three heart-breaking miscarriages, the grief that encompassed her, and the healing that she so desperately needed. This is an all too common story that touches so many women. Our deepest empathy goes out to all women who've suffered the tragedy of miscarriage.

To get in touch with Taylor Hooge:

Instagram @tayloradrianahairstylist or @tayhooge

Skin as fragile as butterfly wings, that blisters inside and out. This is Epidermolysis bullosa, the rare disease that our guest Kourtney Kujawa, sister Shaelyn and mom Janelle share about on today's Fire & Grace podcast. Kourtney has endured more pain than any of us could ever imagine including skin cancer and an amputation of her hand, and yet, she has a remarkable HOPE! This beautiful 22 year-old woman is wise beyond her years and has an exciting NEW skincare line, Koko & Shae, a family endeavour, with an incredibly powerful story of HOPE!!!

Instagram: @koko_shae

Facebook: Koko & Shae 

Blog: https://kourtneyk.blogspot.com/?m=1

Grief.  It's real and raw, and never really shows its end. On today's podcast, Lori Swaan shares her anguish and brokenness involving the life and death of her son Rowan. From mascara stained carpet to a seven year journey of wrestling with God over this immense tragedy, Lori still knew in her darkest hour that she could not handle it alone. This story is for anyone who's experienced the devastation of grief... and, yet,... there is Hope!

Lori's Blog: http://causeitstheworldiknow.blogspot.com

Mary Peters, a wife and mother of three children, tells her story of life events unfolding one after another, after another.  A job change, a move, a medical diagnosis of one child, to a rare disease diagnosis of another child, multiple trips to Children's Hospital and it all happening within days and weeks of each other. She shares of God's providence and provision over their family, that "He's got this" and that even in trial, they are finding joy in their journey. To get in touch with Mary, visit:  www.lifestylerevoilution.com 

Instagram: @marypeters 

Facebook: Mary Dekowny Peters

On today's show, Chantal Dueck tells her story of being a young pregnant mother in need of open-heart surgery. She also talks about the book she has written and the suffering she has experienced. She describes her life as a Christian as being two steps forward, one step back, two back, one forward, and so on.  She encourages us that God can and will use us even when we don't have it all together.  We are beautiful messes and our lives are His story.  Stay tuned for Chantal's book coming soon...! If you connected with Chantal's story and would like to contact her, email  [email protected]