In this episode of The Story of Our Jesus, Amilee Selfridge opens up about her deeply personal journey of faith, overcoming immense challenges, and finding solace in the teachings of Jesus Christ. She narrates her family's struggle with her son's illness and how this period of darkness became a catalyst for spiritual growth. The episode also features special guest Michelle Wilson, a renowned author and speaker, who shares her inspiring experiences and insights on developing a closer relationship with Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father. Tune in for a heartfelt discussion on faith, resilience, and the eternal pursuit of divine love.

Guest bio: Michelle Wilson

MICHELLE WILSON is a wife, mom, and popular inspirational author and speaker. She loves family, faith, and food, and admittedly has a bad habit of laughing at the wrong times. Through her published books and years of speaking to groups large and small, Michelle has helped thousands of women build stronger relationships with themselves, others, and Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father. She believes in the power of choice, purpose, and perspective, and feels every woman can be joyful and brave.

You can find her on social media at @authormwilson, or on her website, michellewilsonwrites.com, where you can find uplifting, honest, and thought-provoking posts. You can also find the recipe for the best chocolate chip cookie ever.

For detailed show notes please visit: https://thestoryofourjesus.com/podcast/

In this episode, host Amilee Selfridge shares her personal journey of discovering the true story she was meant to tell—the story of Jesus Christ. Through trials and moments of doubt, Amilee reveals how she learned that her experiences were meant to highlight the presence of Jesus in her life. Whitney Hemsath joins as a guest to share her own powerful story of following a spiritual prompting, leading to a meaningful connection during a challenging day. Together, they emphasize how recognizing God's presence helps navigate life's challenges.

Guest Bio: Whitney Hemsath

BIO: Whitney Owens Hemsath is the author of Types, Shadows, and Casseroles: Finding Christ in Your Daily Life. In addition to writing inspirational nonfiction, she writes poetry, short stories, and other fiction in a variety of genres, and she is a four-time Mormon Lit Blitz finalist. She currently lives in Utah with her husband and four sons. When she isn’t busy being a wife, mom, and author, she enjoys teaching the gospel, doing cardio dance, and eating frozen BYU mint brownies. Learn more about her writing at whitneyhemsath.com or connect with her on Facebook or Instagram @AuthorWhitneyHemsath.

For detailed show notes please visit: https://thestoryofourjesus.com/podcast/

Chapters:

 Introduction

 Amilee's Challenges and Realizations

 Overcoming Health Struggles

 Adoption Journey and Mental Health

 Discovering the True Story

 Introduction of Guest, Whitney Hemsath

 Whitney's Story

 Reflections on God's Presence

 Conclusion and Book Mention

Have you ever experienced an undeniable moment where you felt God working in your life?

15 years ago, I experienced a moment like this.

He told me I had a story to tell.

Since then, He has guided me through a journey, showing me the story, he would like told.

Join me, Amilee Selfridge, as I share my own story and experiences with Jesus, and together, we will hear from guests as they share their personal journey and encounters with Jesus.  

Conversations of tender mercies, rays of light, daily witnesses, simple gifts, and the many other small and simple things.

Together we will see the many evidences we receive daily that-

God is good. He lives. And He loves us.

This is The Story of Our Jesus.

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