Altered Stories Show

Loral's "Led to Lasting Love" God Story

Do you struggle with shame due to your past? Do you feel the heaviness of unworthiness and are desperate for change in your life and in love? In our heartfelt conversation, special guest Loral Pepoon shares her " Led to Lasting Love" God Story about her midlife devastation due to her past relationships and why she carried the weight of unworthiness that negatively impacted her health and career as a creative team leader. She shares how God healed her heart for a new life of healthy love. Loral is an award-winning author of Led-to Lasting Love, is a writing coach, book editor and beach enthusiast and resides in Nashville with her husband and cat. Enjoy listening to Loral's faith-building and encouraging God story!

Sydney's "Fearfully and Wonderfully Broken" God Story

Does your life look nothing like you ever imagined? Are you battling with chronic struggles that are physical, mental, emotional or relational? Are you feeling abandoned by God and doubting your faith? In our authentic conversation, special guest, Sydney Bennett, shares her "Fearfully and Wonderfully Broken" God Story about becoming disabled just two weeks into her honeymoon with a later diagnosis of FND (Functional Neurological Disorder) a condition that disrupts the brain's ability to send correct signals to the body. She is the author of "Fearfully and Wonderfully Broken"her new recently released book, disability advocate and speaker who helps people struggling with chronic illness and pain find hope through Jesus. She lives in Idaho with her husband and two daughters and deals daily with seizures, chronic pain, mobility loss and often uses a wheelchair. Enjoy listening to Sydney's inspiring and faith-building God story!

Jessica's "Hope Remains" God Story

Have you encountered abuse, loss, sickness, trauma, or devastating relationships in your life? Are you in need of help, love, redemption, healing, forgiveness, restoration, and hope? In our heartfelt conversation, special guest Jessica Stone shares her "Hope Rains" God Story that includes past trauma, crises, abuse, loss, devastating sickness, and suicide attempts. She is a gifted author and storyteller who has masterfully woven her faith into her writing. With roots as a journalist for a faith-based news publication two decades ago, Jessica has always had a passion for fiction that truly transforms. She believes that her testimony and message shine brightest through the art of storytelling, and she delights in crafting complex, deeply flawed characters who discover redemption and learn to accept grace, just as she has. Enjoy listening to Jessica's redemptive God story!

Teresa's "A Ragged Thread" God Story

Have you ever felt like you were hanging on by a thread? Are you in need of healing from overwhelming stress, anxiety, or significant and traumatizing life circumstances? In our authentic conversation, special guest Teresa Blaes shares her "A Ragged Thread" God Story about what inspired her to produce an album with her husband and best friend, with songs of different genres and powerful lyrics that meet others struggling with mental health issues in their darkest places. She shares with raw emotion how God has aligned the music on her new album with her soon-to-be-published book, "Protected", too. Teresa is a former guest and writes the Altered Stories Ministry faith-building blogs. She is an entrepreneur and ministry leader of 20 years and co-owner of Kadosh Media. She has a passion for podcasting and helping others bring their God-given message to the mic. She is a certified 100X and Life Coach, and also hosts podcasts: Equipped and Blaes and Gottsch. She is also raising her daughter and three cats. Enjoy listening to Teresa's powerful God story! Special thanks to Kadosh Media [https://kadoshmedia.com] for sponsoring this Episode.

Tamara's "God is Writing Your Story in the Moments of Life" God Story

Have you encountered a personal moment when you felt God's guidance through your uncertainty? During times of hardships have you struggled with trusting that your future hope is secure in heaven? In our heartfelt conversation, special guest Tamara Hester Battaglia, shares her "God is Writing Your Story in the Moments of Life" God story which inspired her to write her devotional book "Written in Heaven", a book that Kathie Lee Gifford describes as a virtual kaleidoscope of humanity and showcases 40 powerful stories of unwavering faith and triumph from today's leading female voices in Christian music, ministry, film, and literature, including Roma Downey, Karen Kingsbury, Priscilla Shirer, Sheila Walsh, and Lisa Robertson. Tamara is an author and has over two decades of experiences as a flight attendant traveling the world sharing Jesus. She is from Pasadena, Texas and currently resides in Franklin, Tennessee with her husband, Joe. She enjoys precious moments with her husband, children and four grandchildren. Tamara also shares her personal story included in her book about her infertility disappointments and diagnosis of incompetent cervix and how God provided her with one miracle after another. Enjoy listening to Tamara's inspiring God glorifying story.