Mom Podcaster

Episode 14-“Freedom. Sweet Freedom, and Healing” (post-cult) Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch

February 29, 2020 lfhpodcast

Mischelle has a childhood that no one wants to have, but it is her story.  In her most formative years, she was going to public school by day, and involved in a cult, by night, with her family.  She walks us through her journey of faith…how her mom was led into this group…what the deception looked like…how she and her family were able to break free… and the freedom and healing she and her family have experienced since.FREEDOM. Sweet freedom and healing, through the love of her savior, family and community.You can hear more about @Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch and her ministry @Altered Stories, on Instagram, and on facebook. Also, in this episode, @Lisa O’Neill, a new listener,  shares a poem she wrote, inspired by a loving friend and her journey. She has a variety blog on Facebook called @Poetry, Prose, and Assorted Ponderings. 

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Episode 11-Bonus Episode “Heaven” (Including a Tribute to my Mom)

January 7, 2020 lfhpodcast

Sadness. Pain. Joy. Life. Love. Hope .  What gets me excited as i go through this life is… where i am going after…and bringing others to that hope. HEAVEN.  Have u ever stopped to think much about what this might be like?  As you listen, you will hear many voices, from toddlers, to friends in their 90’s share their answer to the question, “what are you most looking forward to about heaven?”  Enjoy. At the end of this episode, my family and i put together a tribute to our Mom, Jeanne, who passed away in April,  2019.  She was definitely not a cookie cutter Mom, which you will perceive instantly. You will hear the voices of many of her 4 siblings, 5 children, 17 grand-children and 4 great-grandchildren offering precious thoughts and stories.  At the end of the episode, her loving husband of 25 years, Conan…shares their very unique love story.lfhpodcast@gmail.com Also, you can hear the beautiful song “Here I Am, Lord” by Daniel L. Schutte 1982 OCP Publications. All rights reserved. Used with permission. 

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Episode 10-“My Baby Has Autism” Ginni Bartlett

November 16, 2019 lfhpodcast

Special needs. What thought or feeling does that evoke? For some, this term permeates the fabric of their lives and homes. It is a life changer…for all involved…many ups and many downs. Ginni’s son Alex has autism.  In this episode she takes us on this faith journey with her family-through the discovery process, and the difficult and at times wonderful road.  Autism up close. You see her and her loving family, laugh, cry, pray…and resolve ultimately, that their journey is in the hands of their loving God.  Ginni and her husband Kevin and family live in Everett, Washington and attend Alderwood Community Church, where they help serve families with special needs.

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Episode 4-“Bears Sweet Necessities” (11-yr-old) Audrey’s Inspiration

January 31, 2019 lfhpodcast

Can a kid cupcake business help the homeless?….Audrey Bolstad thinks so. Her story is one of noticing others in need in daily life, talking to her family about how to make a difference, and then doing just that. In Fall 2017, Audrey started Bears Sweet Necessities, when she was just 11. Her business started with a desire to help a homeless man in Fremont, and grew from there. Audrey is a twin, almost 13, and has two other older sisters. You will enjoy getting a peek into their heart and home. Her cupcakes are professional, and tasty. she gives a portion of her proceeds to Hopelink. You can find out more about her cupcakes on her Facebook Page, her Instagram page, or by emailing, bearssweetnecessities@gmail.com

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