Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:03:05 — 144.4MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe have a delightful and brave guest, Saroya Brown, on the show this week. She was an orphan and was homeless for 2 years, survived cancer 3 times, and suffered numerous abuses. She talks about the ugly process of healing: spiritually, physically, and …
Episode 70: My Story: Adventures In Soulwinning And Other Dangers: Part 13
We are continuing in my story this week, wrapping up the ministry in New Jersey as youth leaders. It begins describing the manipulative soulwinning practices in the church. What it was like to knock on doors in the most dangerous city in New Jersey? Find out how a church hired a family to replace us as youth leaders without even telling us. Hear about the scary time we thought the KKK were going to fire bomb our house. I also share how I survived the attempted suicide of my husband. The episode ends with new music I recorded, called “Your God Will Come”.
Episode 64: Coping With Post Partum Depression And Other Trauma: Hope Makena
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:06:57 — 39.4MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWhat is it like moving to a new country, experiencing culture shock, starting a new life? Only to then be violated by trusted family friends? Our guest is Hope Makena from beautiful Nairobi Kenya, residing in Ontario, Canada. She tells us about what …
Episode 52: Coping With A Chronic Illness: Brian Winkler
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 52:57 — 121.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreHow do you cope with an illness that doesn’t seem to go away? How does it affect your relationship with God? What are some coping strategies to deal with the struggles? I have my husband Brian back on the podcast to answer those …
Episode 51: My Story: Why Didn’t I See The Red Flags? Part 7
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 56:27 — 129.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | More“Why did you marry him?” is a question I’ve been asked more than once. This week, I tell the story of how I met my ex, his family’s rich heritage, and our strange dating relationship full of red flags. I point out some …
Episode 48: Jumping Out Of A Third Story Window: Rob Decker
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 54:37 — 59.5MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreSometimes in our lives, circumstances seem so hopeless that ending it all appears to be the solution to end the pain. That happened to my guest Rob Decker, when he decided to end it all by jumping out of a third story window-and …
Episode 23: The Trauma Informed Church: Guest Suzanne Burns
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 44:13 — 48.4MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreHow do you help a girl with a crisis pregnancy? Should you give money to the homeless man on the corner? We will find answers to these questions and more with our guest Suzanne Burns of Foundation House Ministries. Suzanne talks candidly about …
Episode 16: Guest: Dr. Steve Tracy: God Is Healing Severe Abuse And Trauma
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 59:48 — 65.0MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreDon’t miss this incredible, inspiring episode as Diana interviews Dr. Steve Tracy, Founder and President of Mending The Soul. Dr. Tracy shares how his personal experiences with abuse and trauma inspired him and his wife Celestia to start the ministry of Mending The …
Episode 11: Survivor Story: Pastor Mark Sowersby – Forgiving The Nightmare
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:01:41 — 60.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreOur guest on today’s episode is Pastor Mark Sowersby. He shares his inspiring story of overcoming abuse, struggles with his weight, and dyslexia. He tells us powerful stories about meeting Jesus, going into the ministry, and learning how to forgive. Join us as …
Episode 9: Let’s Talk About Trust Part 2: God and the Bible
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 34:52 — 39.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreCan we trust God and the Bible in the midst of our suffering? Diana explores these questions. She also gives tips on bible study and praying when you don’t feel like it. She extends her Christmas greetings with her favorite Christmas carol, O …