Ashley's Story: From Losing Friends to Encountering Jesus to Creating a Community
October 22, 2023 • Austin Karick, Ashley Mayer • Proverbs 3:5–8, 1 Kings 8:61
Meet Ashley, a wife and mother. Ashley grew up in a Christian home but during college, she let go of that personal relationship with college. Ashley vulnerably shares her walk through the valley, which included losing friends and community, and her journey back to a relationship with Jesus. In this episode, we discussed: - Ashley's childhood and how her Christian upbringing provided a foundation for her faith - a purpose and dream that God gave her at a young age - how not allowing heart change to happen hinders you from a full life with Jesus - Ashley's experience at college that led her to hit rock bottom and lose friends - how hitting rock bottom was a wake-up call for Ashley - how life changed as soon as she recommitted her life to Christ - after becoming a mom, Ashley's passion for community led her to start a now, well-known mom's group in the Lititz community: the Lititz Stroller Gang Subscribe to This Is My Story to receive new episodes on Mondays! Follow Victory Church on Instagram for more encouragement: https://www.instagram.com/victorychurchpa/http://www.instagram.com/victorychurchpa Learn more about Victory Church: https://victorychurch.org/about Find a Victory Church location near you in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania https://victorychurch.org/locations Watch This Is My Story on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/ucse2zr5ukvw4w87l3g5it6ghttp://www.youtube.com/channel/ucse2zr5ukvw4w87l3g5it6g
Sasha's Story: Overcoming Cancer & Trusting God's Plan
October 15, 2023 • Victory Church, Austin Karick, Sasha Marie Baez • Proverbs 17:22, Psalm 41:3, Jeremiah 17:14
Meet Sasha, a wife, mom, and part-time nurse. Soon after becoming a mom, Sasha was diagnosed with cancer. Through her journey with cancer, she learned to trust God's plan and His timing. After being told that because of the treatment plan, she would not be able to have any more children, Sasha still trusted God's plan. In this episode, we discussed: - what it was like for Sasha to be a new mom while undergoing cancer treatment - what it was like to be a nurse dealing with a serious diagnosis - how prayer impacted her attitude and perspective during treatment - the result of trusting God's plan even when things aren't going how you thought they would - Sasha's experience with God's grace and redemption - how God sustained her during a stressful season Subscribe to This Is My Story to receive new episodes on Mondays! Follow Victory Church on Instagram for more encouragement: https://www.instagram.com/victorychurchpa/http://www.instagram.com/victorychurchpa Learn more about Victory Church: https://victorychurch.org/about Find a Victory Church location near you in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania https://victorychurch.org/locations Watch This Is My Story on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/ucse2zr5ukvw4w87l3g5it6ghttp://www.youtube.com/channel/ucse2zr5ukvw4w87l3g5it6g Note: This podcast does not provide professional medical advice. All content and information in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, it does not constitute professional medical advice.