Today, I have the privilege of sharing an episode from Vanessa Harris, host of the podcast, Motherhood Unmasked. It's a show all about the challenges of motherhood and having the courage to face them. 

Please take a listen to more episodes over on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

You can also find valuable information at:
https://vinelifefaith.com/

I'd like to thank Vanessa for allowing me to share her show. Keep listening to voices of color. They deserve to be heard.

This recording is the property of Vanessa Harris and Unmasked Motherhood. Copyright 2020. 

When Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch was just a young girl, her family was swept up in what seemed like nothing less than a friendly church group. But what looked so good on the outside, quickly turned to control and abuse.

This week, we'll hear from Mischelle as she shares her story of overcoming hurt and betrayal and how she learned to trust again.

Mischelle is the founder and CEO of Altered Stories Ministry, a place where women learn the power of telling their stories of God's redemption and healing. To learn more, go to https://alteredstories.org/

She also hosts a podcast , by the same name, where women share their stories. You can find it wherever podcasts can be found, as well as on her website.

For more information about cults:

How Cults Work

Escaping A Cult - article

Cult Watch

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We've all experienced it: Fight, Flight, or Freeze. Those are the ways we respond in times of trauma or crisis. But what if there's another response?

Tune in this week to hear from Brandy as she takes a look at what it means to Fall.

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This Good Friday, I've collaborated with a handful of other podcasters to bring you messages of hope. Coming from all different walks of life, with shows that have a variety of themes, one thing is certain: hope is needed now, more than ever, and the One constant hope is Jesus Christ.

Enjoy hearing these mini messages from:

Jenna Erlandson - Bridge of the Faithful Podcast

Tina Chambers Smith - Raising Kids on Your Knees Podcast

Meg Glesener - Letters From Home Podcast

Debbi Roberston - From Willingness to Wellness Podcast

Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch - Altered Stories Podcast

Other CPA Podcasts to check out:

Tim Winders - Seek Go Create Podcast

Tara Ross - The Hope Prose Podcast

Paula Chamberlain - A Quilter's Life Podcast

Monika Hardy - Moments with Moni Podcast

Teresa Blaes - Unresolved Life Podcast

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This episode was recorded in collaboration with Christian Podcasters Association. All works are individually owned by the creators. This episode was edited and produced by Brandy J. Goebel in Sandy, Oregon. 2020. All rights reserved. 

The rhythms of life that we've all grown so accustomed to have found themselves turned upside-down. What does it look like to find a new rhythm? Join me for a quick look at what it means for us, so far as well as what to expect in the near future. 

Scripture Read:

Matthew 11:28-30 (The Message)

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In a time when everything feels a little less than certain, it's easy to become overwhelmed by anxiety. Today, I sit down and talk with Caris Snider, author of "Anxiety Elephants: A 31-Day Devotional to Help Stomp Out Your Anxiety."

As a business owner, speaker, worship leader, wife, and mom, Caris looked like she had it all together. But like so many, she found herself at the end of the road, realizing she had two options: Give up or look up. Fortunately, Caris bravely faced the unknown with the help of her doctors, family, and friends and learned how to contend with her anxiety.

It was an honor to have a conversation with Caris about her own journey through anxiety, especially as the entire world is facing with these topsy-turvy times in the midst of a global pandemic. Caris' story offers hope and encouragement as she learned what it means to carry one another's burdens and rest in God. 

More About Caris:

https://carissnider.com/

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In these uncertain times, it's more important than ever to rest in God's word. This week, we find ourselves in Psalm 33 and 34 with verses such as these:

"Our soul waits for the Lord; He is our help and our shield. For our heart rejoices in Him, because we trust in His holy name. Let Your lovingkindness, O Lord, be upon us, according as we have hoped in You." (Ps. 33:20-22)

"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Ps. 34:18)

Friends, our God is bigger than any virus. This did not take him by surprise. We can be assured that God is still God and He is still good, even as we face these weird days of uncertainty. One thing remains: God is faithful to accomplish all that He's established.

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Anxiety, fear, grief, anger...these and so many more are the emotions that so many are feeling during these uncertain Corona Virus times. 

Today, Matt and I have a long-distance conversation about some of the ways we can not only take comfort in the promises of God during this time, but also very specific activities (or, as our daughter has dubbed them "quarantivities") to fill our time wisely and with fun!

It must be said that in the less than 24 hours since recording this, things have changed here in the US and also with me, Brandy. While much of our conversation is focused on dealing with anxiety, I rather ironically, have been feeling my fair share of it. That being said, I remembered this conversation and took a dose of my own advice ("listen to music" and "turn off the news for a minute") and am feeling markedly better. 

This isn't just lip service. This advice is practical and beneficial. I hope you take it and share it with people you love.

Self-Care and Activities During Quarantine:

1. Pray
2. Read the Bible: Psalms are great - try Psalm 23
3. Journal
4. Write letters and send them to loved ones
5. Listen to music you love
6. Spend time with your kids: Conversations, shooting hoops, video games, reading books, crafts, etc...
7. Go for a walk: fresh air + Vitamin D = good for ya!
8. Jigsaw puzzles
9. Complete your To-Do List: or at least knock it down - all those projects that you're saving for "someday"
10. Work on a dream project: write the book, learn the instrument, read the series...

Things to Avoid:

1. Steady stream of news: Stay informed, but don't only feed on a media diet of the news
2. Hours of Social Media: See above...
3. Binging on Netflix for the entire time: Give yourself limits and keep your body and brain active

Your mental health is just as important as your physical health during this time, so don't neglect it!

If you're struggling with depression or thoughts of self-harm, please contact the

Suicide Hotline:

1-800-273-8255

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How often does it feel like the whole world is not only against you but reveling in your defeat? The psalmist, David, understood those feelings but also knew and declared the truth of who God is and who God says we are meant to be. 

Listen to this week's Psalms and find encouragement, all you who hope in the Lord.

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The episode was recorded, edited and produced at 4G's Studios in Sandy, Oregon. 2020. All rights reserved.

This year's Super Bowl halftime show was nothing if not controversial! People from all walks of life, backgrounds in faith, genders and sexual identities fell on both sides of the fence when it came to answering the question: was this performance empowering or degrading to women?

Enter Brandi Voth, the woman behind The Power Project who is working to bring empowerment to women and men alike. She is a podcaster, author, and volunteer working with people in after-care who have been sexually exploited and trafficked.

In this episode, Brandi and I sit down and talk about what the commercial sex trade industry looks like, who is targeted for sex trafficking, how the church can better come alongside those who've been exploited, and what women's empowerment looks like.

Brandi dropped some hard truths about what drives the sex industry and opened my eyes to the prevalence it has not only in our nation but even in our small towns.

Table of Contents:

:05  The Road Home to You website
2:55 Welcome Brandi Voth; The Power Project - empowering people to live purposeful lives
5:00 Awareness to sex trafficking industry in Melbourne, Australia
9:10 A21 "Walk for Freedom"
10:40 What sex trafficking really looks like and where it is
13:54 The grooming process happens in social media apps and chat rooms
15:15 bark.us app and Tik Tok
17:10 Be where your kids and their friends are spending time online
18:20 Predators in public places
20:00 Red flags that someone is endangered
23:59 The Church's response to help the exploited
28:10 Testimony from after-care client
31:59 Seeing the hurting and being the hands and feet of Jesus
32:57 Super Bowl halftime show re-cap and conflict
36:07 Female empowerment and the messages sent to boys/men
37:40 Empowerment vs. Sexual Objectification
39:15 Strip club and pornography - exploitation and consumption
40:39 Super Bowl is the single largest event for sex trafficking
41:35 Take a stand against the demand
43:00 The message sent to girls/women
45:28 Early exposure to pornography and the cycle of addiction
48:00 Defining empowerment
48:43 Finding your voice and using it
52:05 Signs you're not in a safe relationship
53:19 Resources and Hotlines
53:52 Bottom line - You're worth it
54:37 Thank you, Brandy
55:15 Brandi's information: The Power Project and Power Hat Co.

Brandi Voth:

http://www.the-powerproject.com/
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Resources and Hotlines:

National Trafficking Hotline

http://www.refugeforwomen.org/ 

A21

https://www.bark.us/

The Road Home to You

"Offering hope and faith in Jesus to those wounded by others, stuck in addiction or afflicted by the storms of life."

Upcoming Episodes

Join Brandy next week for a discussion with guest, Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch and the impact of growing up in a cult. 

Future topics will also include infidelity, Biblical meditation, alcohol recovery, and so much more!

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Thanks to the Jingle Punks for the use of their song, "Dusty Road" as our intro and outro.

This episode was recorded, edited and produced at 4G's Studios in Sandy, Oregon. 2020. All rights reserved.