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Altered Stories Show

The Altered Stories Show podcast was started by Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch, CEO/ Founder of Altered Stories Ministry (www.alteredstories.org). This podcast exists to help women share their transformational redemptive God stories so women across the world can hear them. The evangelistic commission of the podcast aligns with scripture, Luke 8:39 (NIV) “Return home and tell how much God has done for you. So the man went away and told all over town how much Jesus had done for his life.”

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Episodes

Megan’s “Learning to Unhurry My Heart” God Story 40:01 November 20, 2023 Play in Edifi Player

Megan’s “Learning to Unhurry My Heart” God Story

In this Episode, I feature special guest, Megan Evans. Megan is an author, blogger, has a heart for discipleship and lives with her family in the middle of Tennessee, where she serves as the Women’s Ministry Director at her church. In our authentic conversation, she shares her transformational God story of how God opened her eyes to see how her busy lifestyle was unhealthy and was steering her away from her relationship with HIM. She also shares how God showed up and changed her heart, and …
Dianne’s “God as My Compass” God Story 42:58 November 6, 2023 Play in Edifi Player

Dianne’s “God as My Compass” God Story

In this Episode, I interview special guest, Dianne Beck. She is an author and has spent most of her career teaching students from kindergarten through adult age and currently works as a high school youth director at her church. In our authentic conversation, she shares her “God as My Compass” transformational God story about how God guided and redirected her through many challenges that she encountered growing up as a child of divorce and how instrumental her Grandmother was in teaching her …
April’s “Restarting Your Story” God Story 42:07 October 23, 2023 Play in Edifi Player

April’s “Restarting Your Story” God Story

In this Episode, I interview special guest, April Nowlin. April is a Christian Certified Life Coach whose specialty is Divorce Recovery and healthy dating. She is a published author, inspiring speaker, podcast host and worship leader who combines relatable storytelling, humor and authenticity for others who want to crush barriers to their success. In our authentic conversation April shares her “Restarting Your Story” transformational God story about her journey of recovery from 3 divorces. …
Morey’s “Loved” God Story 42:57 October 9, 2023 Play in Edifi Player

Morey’s “Loved” God Story

In this Episode, I feature special guest, Morey Ostlund. Morey is a wife, mother, entrepreneur, health and business coach, and author. She holds a bachelors degree in psychology and a masters in theology. In our authentic conversation, she shares her “Loved” transformational God story and how as a survivor of childhood abuse and abandonment, she finally encountered freedom in Jesus in her 40s as she surrendered her life to him. In closing, Morey shares ministering and healing words to those …
Melinda’s “You Are My Hiding Place” God Story 45:13 September 25, 2023 Play in Edifi Player

Melinda’s “You Are My Hiding Place” God Story

In this Episode, I feature special guest, Melinda Kay Ronn. Melinda is the Altered Stories Ministry Board Secretary and is from Connecticut and the proud mom of a college aged daughter. She has a degree in journalism and has worked in ministry over the last 25 years as a faith-based consultant; writing and editing books, God stories, publishing, doing marketing communications and community outreach. She was also born and raised in Southern California and as a child was part of the Jesus …
Cara’s “Defined By Christ” God Story 31:14 September 11, 2023 Play in Edifi Player

Cara’s “Defined By Christ” God Story

In this Episode, I interview special guest, Cara Losh from the North KC area. She is a writer, author, and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) disability advocate. She is also a photographer and enjoys volunteering at her church. In our authentic conversation, Cara shares her “Defined By Christ” inspiring God ![🔥](https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/1f525/72.png)Story about how God carried her through the challenges of being diagnosed with EDS in her young adult years. She shares what EDS …
Christa’s “Finding My Voice” God Story 39:39 August 28, 2023 Play in Edifi Player

Christa’s “Finding My Voice” God Story

In this Episode, I interview special guest, Christa Spaeth. Christa is from Minnesota and is the Founder of Christa Joy Ministries founded in 2022. She is an author, prayer warrior and an encourager. She is also a wife, mother of two and is passionate about helping the hurting and sharing the love of Christ. In our authentic conversation, Christa shares her transformational “Finding My Voice” God Story about her journey from corporate America as a successful nutritionist into full time …
Vicki's "The Power of Loss" God Story 40:28 August 17, 2023 Play in Edifi Player

Vicki's "The Power of Loss" God Story

In this Episode, I interview special guest, Dr. Vicki Otaruyina from Bridgetown, Saint Michael, Barbados. Vicki is a global award 9-times author, speaker and Elevation Coach and an ordained minister, prophetic intercessor, strategic marketer and entrepreneur. She is the Founder & CEO of Divine Purpose Publishing and Editor-in-Chief of Divine Purpose Magazine, and the wife and a mother of a beautiful daughter. In our authentic conversation, Dr. Vicki shares her transformational “The Power of …
Kim’s “Walk with Me” God Story 37:08 July 28, 2023 Play in Edifi Player

Kim’s “Walk with Me” God Story

In this Episode, I interview special guest, Kim “Chosen” Morrow from Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. Kim is an inspirational rapper, motivational speaker and artist and the Associate Pastor and Director of Children and Youth Ministries/Outreach and Women at Livingstones Community Church on Oshawa. She is also the Founder of Chosen Arts and a wife, Mom to a teenage son and has been ministering through song over 20 years and opened for two-time Juno nominee MANAFEST, who has performed at numerous …
Kayla’s “Creating Hope and Possibility” God Story 42:09 July 14, 2023 Play in Edifi Player

Kayla’s “Creating Hope and Possibility” God Story

In this Episode, I interview special guest, Kayla Bradham, who is the Executive Vice President at Sports Philanthropic Network. Kayla is also a single Mom of 8, a podcaster, inspirational strategic influencer, storyteller, sports enthusiast and has her degree from St. Norbert College in Communication, Media and Theatre with an emphasis in Management. In our authentic conversation, Kayla shares her powerful “Creating Hope and Possibility” God story of her Christian faith journey and trauma …
Penny’s “Pursuing Prayer” God Story 42:48 July 3, 2023 Play in Edifi Player

Penny’s “Pursuing Prayer” God Story

In this Episode, I feature special guest, Penny Cooke, who shares her “Pursuing Prayer” God Story. Penny is a Certified Biblical Life Coach, Bible teacher, Author of “Pursuing Prayer”, Co-Host of the Seeds of Hope Podcast, women’s ministry lover and is a avid prayer warrior. She is also a wife, has 3 grown children and 7 grandchildren. In our authentic conversation, Penny shares her inspiring God story of how she pursued prayer steadfastly and fervently during a rough time in her marriage …
Melissa’s “This is My Story, This is My Song” God Story 49:47 June 19, 2023 Play in Edifi Player

Melissa’s “This is My Story, This is My Song” God Story

In this Episode, I feature special guest and ministry friend, Melissa Holstrom with Freedom to Flourish KC, who also sings a beautiful worship song. Melissa is a wife to her best friend, momma to three incredible teenagers, and a lover and follower of Jesus. Some of her greatest loves are serving Jesus, leading worship, loving and being with her family and loving people. In our authentic conversation, Melissa shares her “This is My Story, This is My Song” God …
Lana’s “Rise Up” God Story 44:20 June 5, 2023 Play in Edifi Player

Lana’s “Rise Up” God Story

In this Episode, I interview special guest, Lana Silk, CEO of Transform Iran. Lana is a wife and a Mom of three children and lives in Ohio. In her role as CEO, she actively seeks to bring freedom to the people of Iran, transforming the nation into one which bears the image of Christ! Lana was born and raised in Iran before immigrating to the UK where she completed her education at Imperial College in London gaining a honors degree in Computer Engineering. In our authentic and in depth …
Constance’s “Broken to be Rebuilt” God Story 50:47 May 22, 2023 Play in Edifi Player

Constance’s “Broken to be Rebuilt” God Story

In Episode 105, I feature special guest and podcasting friend, Constance Lawson. Constance is a wife, Mama, podcaster of “Weeds, Seeds and Beautiful Things”, Speaker and self-taught artist. Her mission is to share the love she knows from God who she has learned to trust. In our authentic conversation, Constance shares her “Broken to be Rebuilt” God Story that shares her personal story of trauma being misdiagnosed by her health care providers with schizophrenia at 11, which tragically …