Before Ashlee’s mom died of cancer, she made her promise two things: always remember you were meant for more and always have faith. But she wound up living with a victim mindset surviving on a day-to-day basis for years.

Then one day with the checkbook showing a negative $54 balance something broke inside. She started crying and fell on her knees in prayer saying, “I know I’ve been gone but I’m here now. What do I do? Because I can’t live this way anymore.” In that moment of desperation God gave her an answer that would turn into a business and result in her speaking truth into the lives of thousands of people.

Special Guest: Ashlee Branstetter.

Links:

• Meet Ashlee
• Ashlee's Website
• Embrace Your Ambition Conference (June 2023)
• Ashlee Fay Branstetter | Facebook
• Ashlee Fay Branstetter (@ashleefayinspires) | Instagram
• Ashlee Fay Designs | Pinterest
• More About the Real Faith Stories Podcast
• More About Brian Robinson

Tim and his wife looked like they had it all: the big house in a Country Club resort, two businesses valued at over a million dollars each, plus over $15 million in real estate. Yet painfully and slowly they lost everything and wound up becoming homeless. Then at their lowest point, they gained a priceless supernatural understanding of God’s love that changed the entire trajectory of their lives.

Special Guest: Tim Winders.

Links:

• Meet Tim
• Tim's Website
• Tim Winders | Facebook
• Tim Winders | Instagram
• Tim Winders | Twitter
• Links to All Things Tim Winder
• More About the Real Faith Stories Podcast
• Meet the Host of Real Faith Stories

During the six years it took to create the powerful documentary, SEND PROOF, Elijah Stephens had to repeatedly ask himself this question: "On my deathbed, do I want my story to be that I knew I was called to do this thing, it got hard and I stopped, or that I persevered and finished, despite the setbacks and challenges?"

In this episode, Elijah shares his experiences of working through PTSD, overcoming fear, the differences between intellectual and emotional belief, and the importance of growing in faith through small, daily acts of obedience; all of which helped him complete a monumental documentary which is impacting lives all over the world.

Special Guest: Elijah Stephens.

Links:

• Meet Elijah
• The Documentary - SEND PROOF
• Instagram | Elijah Stephens
• Facebook | Elijah Stephens
• Find out More About the Real Faith Stories Podcast
• Meet the Host of Real Faith Stories

Hard-driving, entrepreneurial, life of the party, fitness fanatic, wife, and mother yet, Tamra had no idea who she was until a radical encounter with the Living God changed everything. This led to a three-year process of transformation which obliterated shame and brought forth a life of freedom that she now helps others experience all over the world.

Special Guest: Tamra Andress.

Links:

• Meet Tamra
• Tamra's Website
• F.I.T. in Faith Media
• The Founder Con
• The FIT in Faith Podcast on Apple Podcasts
• Facebook | Tamra Andress
• Instagram | Tamra Andress
• LinkedIn | Tamra Andress
• YouTube | Tamra Andress
• Find out More About the Real Faith Stories Podcast
• Meet the Host of Real Faith Stories

Most Christians want to experience the abundant life that Jesus promised, they just don’t know how. And not for lack of trying. They are doing everything they know to do but feel utterly defeated and unable to connect with God’s best for their life—faithful but frustrated. Saved but not satisfied with the life they are living. In this episode Matt Tommey explains his own experience moving from a life of performance, to one of experiencing God’s amazing provision.

Special Guest: Matt Tommey.

Links:

• Meet Matt
• Matt's Website
• Matt Tommey | Mentoring
• Matt's New Book: God's Plan for Living
• Instagram | Matt Tommey
• Facebook | Matt Tommey
• Matt Tommey Mentoring - YouTube
• More About the Real Faith Stories Podcast
• Meet the Host of Real Faith Stories

As a neurosurgeon, Dr. Darlene Lobel was at the top of her game: in the middle of a 10-year career with 17 years of education and training, working at the number two hospital in the country with a thriving surgical practice, research practice, and associate professorship at a university. Then one day, she had an experience so profound that it shook her to the core. As a result, she walked away from her practice and entered a journey that has resulted in a worldwide ministry. But it all started with the question, “What now, Lord?”

Special Guest: Darlene Lobel.

Links:

• Meet Darlene
• Darlene's Website
• Healing in the Kingdom Conference (May 5-6, 2023)
• FREE - Increase Your Faith Kit
• Darlene A Lobel | Facebook
• More About the Real Faith Stories Podcast
• Meet the Host of Real Faith Stories

Allen woke up one morning and his voice was gone. Literally, it was just a whisper. The challenge is that he uses his voice all the time speaking at seminars, teaching, and co-hosting a world-renowned podcast. Two days before surgery, while mowing the grass, God asks, “Allen, do you want Story 1 or Story 2?” Having no idea what that meant, he sat down and started asking the Lord for understanding. Then, he chose to enter into a story that would change his life and become the motivation behind his brand new book.

Special Guest: Allen Arnold.

Links:

• Meet Allen
• Allen's Website
• Allen's New Book: The Eden Option: Choosing a Story 1 Life in a Story 2 World
• Find out More About the Real Faith Stories Podcast
• Meet the Host of Real Faith Stories

Donna says, “There are no impossible questions, challenges, or problems. God has the answers, solutions, and strategies for everything.” This is based upon Jeremiah 33:3, “Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know.” So, instead of rushing into prayer she’s learned to pause and ask God HOW to pray for a particular person or situation. The difference has been remarkable.

Special Guest: Donna Cole.

Links:

• Meet Donna
• Courageous Kingdom Women Website
• Courageous Kingdom Women | Facebook
• Prescient Prophetic Consulting Company | Donna Cole
• LinkedIn | Donna Cole
• More About the Real Faith Stories Podcast
• Meet the Host of Real Faith Stories

Johnny grew up in and around the church because his parents were evangelists. He saw them pour their lives into others then sometimes get severely hurt by the very ones they were trying to help. So, he left the church and didn’t want to have anything to do with it – ever again. But, through a series of God-ordained encounters, Johnny experienced a renewal of faith that has radically affected everything and everyone in his life.

Special Guest: Johnny Walsh.

Links:

• Meet Johnny
• Johnny Walsh | Facebook
• Johnny Walsh (@johnnywalsh13) | Instagram
• Creators Co (@creatorsco.sd) | Instagram
• More About the Real Faith Stories Podcast
• Meet the Host of Real Faith Stories

Gail’s life-companions were stress and anxiety. She always asked, “Am I doing the right things as a mother, a wife, an entrepreneur? Am I consistently attending church and Bible study? Am I volunteering?” All the questions were focused on HER performance, which lead to her taking anti-anxiety medication for 10 years. Then, with a growing number of physical challenges and potential surgery, she began to SEEK FIRST the kingdom of God, and hour by hour, day by day, her life was transformed from overwhelming anxiety to great peace. In this episode she shares her journey to freedom.

Special Guest: Gail Root.

Links:

• Meet Gail
• Gail's website | Called to Awaken
• Gail Root | Facebook
• FREE e-book from Gail
• Find Out More About the Real Faith Stories Podcast
• Meet the Host of Real Faith Stories