Why am I suffering so bad? Janet Swanson
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Release Date: 06/10/2024
"I almost killed myself".... Tom’s powerful story of Restoration
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Tom was at the end of his rope, ready to take his life, then the Holy Spirit showed up in a powerful way. This week’s podcast is quite possibly the most powerful interview I have done! You are going to be filled with hope and you will never forget this conversation. Pastor Tom Akins is from Statesboro, Georgia and now lives in Wrightsville, Georgia He is the pastor at Oaky Grove Church and runs a huge business at Akins Farm. He studied Business at Georgia Southern University Also studied Andersonville Theological Seminary and Grace Valley Theological...
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COVID almost killed him... but then FAITH happened! - Jeff & Joy Stanford Story
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Jeff Stanford is a pastor who had covid pneumonia and was lying on his death bed. But Joy, his wife, brought healing to him by her faith believing that he would live and not die!
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A Season of Miracles - with Jim Hockaday
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Do you believe in Miracles? Jim will tell his story of the miraculous things God did in him and for him. Jim Hockaday is a man who walks in the power of the Holy Spirit with the gift of healing and miracles. He has his own Story of Miracles, Signs and Wonders... in his own life!
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From Abuse to Restoration: A Powerful Story of Redemption - with Dana Marie Vines
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Dana tells her whole story for the very first time! No one had ever known about the abuse, rape, and pain she had suffered. I met Dana through FaceBook. I had sent out a video of my story and she was moved by my testimony of what all Jesus had done in my life despite the abuse. Then I mailed Dana my book and told her to read the details and the Lord would start the journey of healing. So, she did. She kept in touch with me and I linked her to a good friend of mine who is a christian counselor. On top of counseling, she also does a weekend Selah Retreat that One Voice...
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Mental Health in Our Youth - with Joey Fennell
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Three signs that may indicate that someone will follow through with suicide. Joey talks to us about how to recognize the signs that indicate someone will follow through with suicide. Joey tells us why teenagers are cutting when they are looking for escape. He will explain to us why we feel numb and what to do about it. You’ve got to hear this episode! If you are in crisis, please call or text 1-800-273-8255, or visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. Help is available 24/7. You are loved. You are not alone.
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From the Jungles of Vietnam... Carey Rostorfer, Rescued For a Reason! (part 3)
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Carey Rostofer’s 500 mile journey by feet led her to the heart of Jesus through pastors, missionaries, and adopted parents who gave her hope. Rescued from the jungles of Vietnam in the middle of war and chaos, Carey Rostofer saw her mom murdered right in front of her! The battle didn’t end there, just 3 years later her dad was killed in war. Now she’s and orphan, her country is being over taken by communist and there is ONE VOICE who is crying out on her behalf among 23 other orphans. JESUS! Finally, her journey leads her to fall in the sweet arms of...
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From the Jungles of Vietnam... Carey Rostorfer, Rescued For a Reason! (part 2)
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Carey tells her story of a young girl seeing her mom killed in front of her and the journey to freedom. Rescued from the jungles of Vietnam in the middle of war and chaos, Carey Rostofer saw her mom murdered right in front of her! The battle didn’t end there, just 3 years later her dad was killed in war. Now she’s and orphan, her country is being over taken by communist and there is ONE VOICE who is crying out on her behalf among 23 other orphans. JESUS! You’ve got to hear this incredible, heart touching story of this incredible woman of God.
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From the Jungles of Vietnam... Carey Rostorfer, Rescued For a Reason! (part 1)
One Voice Makes A Difference with Janet Swanson
Carey tells her story of a young girl seeing her mom killed in front of her and the journey to freedom. Rescued from the jungles of Vietnam in the middle of war and chaos, Carey Rostofer saw her mom murdered right in front of her! The battle didn’t end there, just 3 years later her dad was killed in war. Now she’s and orphan, her country is being over taken by communist and there is ONE VOICE who is crying out on her behalf among 23 other orphans. JESUS! You’ve got to hear this incredible, heart touching story of this incredible woman of God.
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Healing from Trauma, with Alison Lusted & Janet Swanson
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Alison Lusted gives us important keys on knowing and understanding what Trauma is, and how we can be healed from it Today podcast is going to bless you. I could NOT stop crying all the way through this episode. Alison and I had a time of prayer before it began and we could feel God’s mighty presence. The Lord showed me that HE wants to heal the “Body of Christ” from TRAUMA! Alison Lusted is a Certified Christian Therapist for trauma resolution and she explains what trauma is and what it looks like and HOW you can be healed! You guys…the podcast is so prophetic. When...
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The Power of Isaiah 58 Fasting: A Testimony of Alignment and Miracles
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In this episode of One Voice Makes a Difference, I am going to dive into the transformative power of fasting, focusing on the principles laid out in Isaiah 58. Fasting is more than abstaining from food—it’s about aligning your heart with the will of the Father and seeing heaven move here on earth. I share a deeply personal and miraculous story from my 20’s when I embarked on a 7-day fast, desperately seeking God’s intervention to have a baby. This testimony is one of faith, perseverance, and the undeniable hand of God at work. Through this story, I want to encourage you to...
info_outlineJanet’s gives a Word of Encouragement from John 16:33 and I Peter 5:1-10
Hey you guys! The Lord as put this word in my heart just for you. I don’t know why, but maybe you’ve been asking the question, “why am I suffering so bad? How long do I have to suffer?”
Maybe you’ve been telling yourself this, “I’m doing the will of God, I’m a good person, I pay my tithe, I go to church every Sunday, I’m reading my Bible
But…GOD….
I’m still suffering
Why?
LET’S DIVE IN TO
John 16:33 & I PETER 5:1-10
THIS IS OUR FOCUS FOR TODAY!
1 Peter 5:1-10 New American Standard Bible
10 After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
Greek perfect/restore
2675/katartizō (literally "adjust down, exactly") refers to parts working precisely together – fulfilling their intended purpose (potential)" because properly adapted (adjusted).
[The root word expresses what is "joined together" in proper adjustment. It means to frame all the parts into an over-all design – so that each part works together "in good order”.
2675 (katartizō) (perfect or restore) is "used of reconciling factions, setting broken bones, putting a dislocated limb into place, mending nets" For example when you have a dislocated shoulder, you go to the ER and the doctor will pop it back in place. It’s painful when it’s out of place, and it’s more painful to pop it back in place. The bone is now set in its proper place so that it can heal.
What Paul was saying, after you have suffered a little while, the Lord will adjust you, move you around, put you back in your proper place so that you can function and be in good working order to fulfill the plans that He has written over you life.
Greek confirm
stērízō: ”a support to fix, plant down";"stand," to set fast or fix you; give you support which secures (firmly establishes); solidly plant (to eliminate vacillation). He will cause you to be rooted, fixed, planted, and make you stable.
Strengthen in Greek: , make strong to make mobile, i.e. able to move in a way that achieves something effective. (sthenoō) only occurs in 1 Pet 5:10 of "refusing to be turned away (overpowered).”
Established is to be grounded on a solid foundation
In this verse, Peter is making closing remarks to churches in Asia Minor. He affirms that the suffering won't last forever, and that God has plans for people in Christ that are eternal and glorious