My Story

By Felicia Dawn Oostra

Welcome to the My Story podcast, a place where people gather to share their stories. My name is Felicia Oostra, and I hope that through today’s show, you are encouraged and reminded of the hope that c... more

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The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.

My Story episodes:

September 08, 2020 My Story #19: Marielle Chamberlain
I am super excited to share my conversation with my cousin, Marielle Chamberlain! Marielle is our first guest who lives in the US! Marielle shares about her journey with Jesus which includes her struggling with an eating disorder, some mental illness and doubt. Marielle shares the freeing truth of Jesus and how God got her through dark days. If you are struggling, Marielle's conversation will encourage you to keep looking to Jesus. She encourages all of us to live by the truth, because our feelings can deceive us! There is so much hope! Enjoy!
Links From Today's Show:
- The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis
https://www.amazon.ca/Screwtape-Letters-C-S-Lewis/dp/B089M432CZ/ref=pd_lpo_14_img_2/145-5058349-7050234?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B089M432CZ&pd_rd_r=0a2d0a5b-920c-4bdf-9d72-488cb5cc17fe&pd_rd_w=fd5Ya&pd_rd_wg=ZV8nY&pf_rd_p=256a14b6-93bc-4bcd-9f68-aea60d2878b9&pf_rd_r=3GQ4PH34EQ7TB84WKZRS&psc=1&refRID=3GQ4PH34EQ7TB84WKZRS

- "It Is Well" by Kristene DiMarco
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNqo4Un2uZI

- "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nxrYwT0SIo

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August 25, 2020 My Story #18: Dee Clark
Today on the show, I made a new friend. Dee Clark is a wife, mama and is a woman "loved by Jesus" (I love this part of our conversation!). She shares about seasons of waiting, how God led her into youth ministry and is simply a joy to talk to.
Links I Love:
Assam Tea https://www.amazon.ca/Assam-Strong-Malty-Twinings-Black/dp/B00ZGSVFDM/ref=sr_1_14?adgrpid=1360096116810875&dchild=1&hvadid=85006162059654&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=1649&hvlocphy=5029&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-85006177994023%3Aloc-32&hydadcr=20848_11108540&keywords=assam+tea&qid=1598137154&sr=8-14&tag=msncahydra-20
Bible App Devotionals https://www.bible.com/reading-plans
"My Story" by Big Daddy Weave https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TKAN-nAsu8
"The Chicken Dance" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8Y4NERqKrY
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30min
August 18, 2020 My Story #17: Colleen Gerbrandt
Colleen Gerbrandt would've described herself as a "good girl." But today she shares about how Jesus is changing her life, shown her his grace and worked in her relationships. We also gush about Joanna Gaines, which happens to be one of my favorite topics at the moment! :) Enjoy!
Links:
- All things Joanna Gaines https://magnolia.com/
- It's Okay Not To Be Okay by Sheila Walsh https://sheilawalsh.com/okay/
- "Yet Not I" by CityAlight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwc2d1Xt8gM
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31min
August 12, 2020 My Story #16: Brenda McKenzie
Today I chat with Brenda McKenzie. Brenda shares about how Jesus revealed Himself to her and how He has shown her how much He loves her. She shares about her journey with Jesus and what ministry and life looks like today. She also shares about what she'd say to her 20-year-old self. Brenda has a great laugh and a lot of wisdom to share. I think you'll like this one!
Links from today's show:
- Spiritual Friends by Robert W. Kellemen https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1634424.Spiritual_Friends?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=gco8l33npf&rank=4
- Journey of a Mountain Man by James Clyman https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1842866.Journal_of_a_Mountain_Man?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=kwyZH5RCiq&rank=2
- "Rocky Theme Song" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPhqU--Mq1A
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32min
August 04, 2020 My Story #15: Vanessa McKenzie
Today I had a conversation with a new friend whom I have never met before! Vanessa shares about how God has led her through her life. He has worked in her heart and healed what was broken. If you're going through a low valley or "messy middle," Vanessa encourages us that God is refining, is being faithful and is so trustworthy! We can trust and obey Him!
Today's verse in the New Living Translation https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=PS.+33%3A4&version=NLT
Annie and Eddie Keep Talking podcast https://www.thatsoundsfunnetwork.com/annie-and-eddie-keep-talking
Anything by Jennie Allen https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12832412-anything
"Hymn of the Holy Spirit" by Pat Barret https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phaS3GT7C6I&feature=emb_title
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July 28, 2020 My Story #14: Crystal Schalk
Crystal Schalk is someone who knows her Bible well, and she loves Jesus so much! She is a pastor's wife, and she has a wonderful ministry in my city, loving people well. I know you'll be encouraged by our conversation today to fall more in love with Jesus and see how he uses your life. Crystal encourages me to not live with fear but that perfect love casts out fear! Crystal is so wise and kind. She is beautiful inside and out. Enjoy the episode!
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July 07, 2020 My Story #13: Kathy and Felicia Oostra
Today, we have a special show for you. My Mom joins me on the podcast! We chat a bit about my story, and we both answer some fun questions. My Mom is so wise, and it was a delight to chat with her. :)
Links To Things We Talked About:
- The Undoing of Saint Silvanus by Beth Moore https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29527162-the-undoing-of-saint-silvanus
- Rook card game https://www.amazon.ca/Hasbro-Gaming-B0966-Rook-Card/dp/B00NQQTZ5G
- Light from Heaven by Jan Karon https://www.amazon.ca/Light-Heaven-Mitford-Book-9-ebook/dp/B003QP4NUO/ref=sr_1_17?dchild=1&hvadid=74766862789022&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvqmt=p&keywords=jan+karon+--+mitford+series&qid=1594141161&sr=8-17
- George MacDonald books https://www.amazon.ca/George-MacDonald-Ministers-Restoration-Inheritance/dp/0764221485/ref=sr_1_27?dchild=1&keywords=George+MacDonald&qid=1594141341&sr=8-27
- Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell https://www.amazon.ca/Wives-Daughters-Elizabeth-Cleghorn-Gaskell/dp/1731701675/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1594142393&sr=8-1
- The Book of Signs by Dr. David Jeremiah https://www.amazon.ca/Book-Signs-Undeniable-Prophecies-Apocalypse/dp/078522954X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1594142448&sr=8-1
- The Pursuit of God by A. W. Tozer https://www.amazon.ca/Pursuit-God-Updated-Annotated-Questions/dp/1797088556/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1594142504&sr=8-1
- "Before the Throne of God Above" by Selah https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MUNywhsZPU
- "My Girl" by the Temptations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CM138qRMoyU
- Father of the Bride movie https://www.amazon.ca/Father-Bride-II/dp/B00386EZKE/ref=pd_lpo_74_img_0/145-5058349-7050234?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00386EZKE&pd_rd_r=d0120f67-0b56-42db-80e3-44d1f5645dcd&pd_rd_w=hqZCL&pd_rd_wg=4dkln&pf_rd_p=256a14b6-93bc-4bcd-9f68-aea60d2878b9&pf_rd_r=GJEP7Q5QY1YNDDSCF205&psc=1&refRID=GJEP7Q5QY1YNDDSCF205
- "Good Good Father" by Chris Tomlin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ak0OoFBw3c
- Magnum Ice Cream https://www.magnumicecream.com/ca/en/home.html
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35min
July 01, 2020 My Story #12: Anna Block
Today I chat with Anna Block about what the Gospel means and how Jesus has changed her life. She shares about what surrender means, and friends, it was SO GOOD! Anna shares about her heart for kids and the work she does. I think you'll glean some great truth from our conversation today.
Things We Talk About Today:
- Kombucha Tea https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/kevita-tart-cherry-master-brew-kombucha-450ml-bottle/6000199096302
- At Home in Mitford by Jan Karon https://www.amazon.ca/At-Home-Mitford-Novel/dp/B07231L4NX/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ORCSCPWDX32E&dchild=1&keywords=at+home+in+mitford&qid=1593562839&sprefix=At+home+in+%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-1
- The Great Chasm book https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26813601-the-great-chasm
- Talking to Strangers book https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43848929-talking-to-strangers?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=i6uI327h0H&rank=1
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31min
June 23, 2020 My Story #11: Lisa Schalk
Listen in while I chat with Lisa Schalk. Lisa is a wife and mama to 4! Lisa shares about when Jesus' love became real to her. She also shares about her health journey and her work with Plexus. Enjoy!
Links to things we talk about:
Sarah Renfro Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahgrentfro/
- First of 13 Posts about Binge Eating Disorder https://www.instagram.com/p/B_dPcnlAE3j/
Home Styler Game https://www.homestyler.com/int/
Plexus Worldwide https://plexusworldwide.com/home
Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family by Paul David Tripp https://www.amazon.ca/Parenting-Gospel-Principles-Radically-Change/dp/1433551934
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27min
June 16, 2020 My Story #10: Chelsea Flaman
Today I'm chatting with Chelsea Flaman! Chelsea is a wife and mama who's passionate about homeschooling. Chelsea shares her testimony of realizing her need for a Saviour and that she can't do it on her own. She also shares about her experience running a home business. I was SO blessed by this conversation, and I think you will be too! Links to things we talked about today:
The Hiding Place movie https://www.amazon.ca/Hiding-Place-Arthur-OConnell/dp/1593285256/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Hiding+Place+movie&qid=1591390616&s=dvd&sr=1-1
NingXia Zyng energy drink https://www.youngliving.com/en_US/products/ningxia-zyng
Atomic Habits by James Clear https://www.amazon.ca/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=atomic+habits&qid=1591390740&s=books&sr=1-1
Keeping Our Children's Hearts by Steven Maxwell https://www.amazon.ca/Keeping-Our-Childrens-Hearts-Priority/dp/0966910761/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Keeping+our+children%27s+hearts&qid=1591390848&s=books&sr=1-1
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah https://www.amazon.ca/Nightingale-Novel-Kristin-Hannah/dp/0312577222/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Fixer Upper Episodes https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAt8DME_Zkht35Fpi9sSkXQ/videos
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33min

FAQs about My Story:

How many episodes does My Story have?

The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.