Fannie's Story: Growing Up Amish to Finding True Freedom in Christ
February 24, 2025 • Fannie Stoltzfus, Kelly Walldeyer • Ephesians 2:8–9, John 8:32, Romans 12:2, Galatians 5:1, Matthew 10:37–39
In this eye-opening episode, Fannie Stoltzfus shares her courageous journey of leaving the Amish community in search of truth, freedom, and a personal relationship with Jesus. Growing up in a culture deeply rooted in tradition and works-based faith, Fannie always felt there was something more. As she began to ask questions and seek deeper understanding, she discovered the life-changing power of grace and the assurance of salvation. Episode Highlights: - What it was like growing up Amish, including strict rules, church traditions, and cultural expectations. - The moment Fannie realized faith wasn’t just about rules—it was about a relationship with Jesus. - The difficult decision to leave her family and community behind in pursuit of truth. - How God provided mentors, community, and the practical skills she needed for life outside the Amish world. - The restoration of family relationships and the impact of her faith on her loved ones. Key Takeaways: - Faith isn’t about earning salvation through good works—it’s about knowing and trusting Jesus. - Following God’s calling sometimes means stepping into the unknown, but He always provides. - True freedom comes when we surrender to Christ and live in the fullness of His grace. If you’ve ever wrestled with questions about faith, tradition, or what it means to truly know God, this episode is for you. Subscribe to This Is My Story to hear more life-changing testimonies. New episodes drop every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms and YouTube. Follow Victory Church for more inspiration and updates: https://www.instagram.com/victorychurchpa/ https://victorychurch.org/
Dori's Story: Escaping a Cult, Finding Healing, and Restoring Faith
January 27, 2025 • Kelly Walldeyer, Dori O'Connell • Psalm 34:18, John 8:32, Jeremiah 29:11, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 8:28
In this episode of This Is My Story, Kelly sits down with Dori O’Connell who shares her journey of escaping a cult, healing from deep spiritual and emotional wounds, and finding restoration for her family. Dori recounts how God met her in moments of despair and brought her back into a trusting relationship with Him, her family, and healthy community. What You'll Hear in This Episode: - How Dori's family became involved in a local cult in Lancaster, PA - The impact on Dori's family - The difficult process of leaving and losing relationships - Challenges in finding healthy community after leaving the cult - Dori's battle with depression and anxiety after additional church hurt - How God brought healing, restoration, and led her family to Victory Church - Encouragement for others navigating church hurt and broken trust Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/@victorychurchpa to receive new episodes of This is My Story on Mondays! Follow Victory Church on Instagram for more encouragement: http://instagram.com/victorychurchpa Learn more about Victory Church: http://victorychurch.org/about Find a Victory Church location near you in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania http://victorychurch.org/locations
Sara's Story: Letting Go of the Past & Being Brave
April 8, 2024 • Pastor Austin Karick, Kelly Walldeyer, Sara Mueller
Today, Sara Mueller bravely shares her story of finding freedom and stepping in to live the full life God has planned for her. In this episode, we discuss: - her experience in a Freedom Group - the importance of discovering things that are holding you back, even if you thought they weren't, so that you can live a full life - the importance of a healthy mindset - not allowing singleness to be your identity - being filled with the Holy Spirit and the difference it made in Sara's life Subscribe to https://studio.youtube.com/channel/ucse2zr5ukvw4w87l3g5it6g to receive new episodes of This is My Story on Mondays! Follow Victory Church on Instagram for more encouragement: https://http://www.instagram.com/victorychurchpa Learn more about Victory Church: http://victorychurch.org/about Find a Victory Church location near you in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania http://victorychurch.org/locations