We've curated a calm, hope-filled Christmas set that blends classic carols with original songs focused on light, peace, and love.

Have a Merry Christmas and don't forget to share the podcast. Even though it's a busy season, it's actually a great time for people to start listening to podcasts, so please share.

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We all have a story, all of us, share your story. You don't have to have the perfect answer or the perfect life - share what Jesus is doing in your life. This is an easy, real way to witness & share your testimony.

We trace how a hidden lie—“I am not loved”—can take root even when life is full of love, and how God gently replaces it with truth. Through journaling, Scripture, breath, and a picture of a Father’s heart, we move from head knowledge to heart knowledge.

• naming I am statements that wound
• pairing each lie with a clear biblical truth
• using Scripture to anchor identity
• breathing practices to embody truth
• recognizing how focus distorts love
• moving truth from mind to heart
• Advent as a call to slow down
• asking God for wisdom with expectancy

“Let me end with this beautiful, simple children’s song sung by my daughter Rachel: Yes, Jesus loves me... The Bible tells me so.”

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We all have a story, all of us, share your story. You don't have to have the perfect answer or the perfect life - share what Jesus is doing in your life. This is an easy, real way to witness & share your testimony.

A warm note of gratitude sets the stage for a frank, grace-filled conversation about church hurt...what it is, what it isn’t, and how we heal without denying hard truths. We welcome Scott Martin, who opens up about the loneliness of leadership, the danger of pedestal culture, and the quiet ways identity drift turns pastors into performers. Scott draws a clear line between abuses of authority and the everyday bumps of human community, then shows how clarity and humility can prevent small missteps from becoming public meltdowns.

We unpack what it means to be “in Christ,” not as a religious add-on but a core identity that steadies us when roles change and criticism cuts deep. That identity reframes expectations: pastors are guides, not saviors; congregants are partners, not consumers. Together we explore the hard balance of grace and truth—naming sin, refusing gossip, practicing accountability, and still choosing patient love. With COVID-era tensions and social media pressures as backdrop, Scott makes a compelling case for slow, honest leadership that admits “I don’t know” and keeps moving one faithful step at a time.

The heart of our podcast lands here: while the church can wound us, God heals us through the church. We consider the church as the bride of Christ and how our words either honor or tear at that bond. Unity becomes more than a slogan; it’s the everyday discipline that gives our witness credibility. If you’ve been hurt by leaders or by a community that should have protected you, we see you. Receive our sincere apology and an invitation to take one small, safe step back toward people who can walk with you.

If this conversation helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so others can find hope and healing too.

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We all have a story, all of us, share your story. You don't have to have the perfect answer or the perfect life - share what Jesus is doing in your life. This is an easy, real way to witness & share your testimony.

Five women share how they build ministries, write hard stories, and stay obedient when timing, support, and strategy don’t go as planned. Courage meets clarity as we trade hustle for trust and learn to let God promote what He starts.

• practical lessons on starting, scaling, and structure
• perseverance through fear, delay, and warfare
• hustle versus surrender and Spirit-led timing
• promotion that points to Jesus, not self
• family resistance, boundaries, and forgiveness
• community, collaboration, and activating gifts
• discerning seasonal shifts and assignments
• obedience, purpose, and bearing light

Connect with these ladies & their ministries...
~Amanda Mercer: https://www.hiscollectionapparel.com/
~Kelly Levatino: KellyLevatino.com
~Shelsea Becker: https://linktr.ee/ShelseaLyn
~Cecilia McGaw: https://a.co/d/fW13LHg
~Sandra Lawson: https://sites.google.com/view/sandrallawsonbooks/home?authuser=0

Watch the whole interview
https://youtu.be/npDdaaX5BxM

Cecilia's 1 on 1 interview: https://youtu.be/UoTmKr6vr7g

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Stories shared by guests may not always be shared views of OPET.
Being a guest does not mean OPET approves of every decision or action in the guests' life.

We all have a story, all of us, share your story. You don't have to have the perfect answer or the perfect life - share what Jesus is doing in your life. This is an easy, real way to witness & share your testimony.

A life can harden long before it ends. Stephen grew up in chaos, violence at home, abandonment, and abuse, then stumbled into his own storm of crime, grief, and addiction. Facing a possible 30-year sentence, he met a pastor whose quiet authority and lived joy cracked something open. What followed wasn’t a neat turnaround; it was a rugged apprenticeship to grace that reshaped how he saw God, himself, and the people who had wounded him.

We walk through the moments that mattered: the courtroom mercy that no one expected, the late-night wrestle with Scripture that reframed God as a loving Father, and the hard, practical work of forgiveness. Stephen explains why forgiveness is a choice rather than a feeling, and how aiming anger at the real enemy can keep a heart from calcifying. He shares the “taproot” model he uses in counseling - naming root wounds, tracing their bitter fruit, and cutting unforgiveness at its source so new fruit can grow. He also opens up about reconciling with his father and the tender strength required to forgive abusers while still holding wise boundaries.

If you’ve ever felt trapped by your past, scanning every room for danger, this conversation offers a way forward. You’ll hear clear steps you can apply today: write the letter, pray for the one who harmed you, forgive again when anger resurfaces, and let trusted community hold your story without judgment. The result isn’t denial—it’s freedom. Share with someone who needs hope, and leave a review to let us know: what’s one root you’re ready to face this week?

Katie Hauck’s interview:
https://youtu.be/wdemK7h2APM?si=NToEamNJi6fo-400

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Stories shared by guests may not always be shared views of OPET.
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We all have a story, all of us, share your story. You don't have to have the perfect answer or the perfect life - share what Jesus is doing in your life. This is an easy, real way to witness & share your testimony.

Sarah-Jane's journey begins in the unexpected transition from England's Sherwood Forest to Australia's Sunshine Coast, a bold move that ultimately led her to a life-changing encounter with Jesus. Growing up in a nominally Christian household but facing trauma and depression in her youth, Sarah-Jane spiraled into unhealthy patterns before making the decision to travel across the world for a fresh start.

What follows is a remarkable story of transformation that illustrates the beautiful contrast in how God works. In one profound moment at church, Sarah-Jane experienced Jesus removing what felt like a heavy, water-soaked World War II trench coat from her shoulders, instantly lifting the burden of her past pain and mistakes. This immediate deliverance stands in stark contrast to another significant spiritual marker in her life: receiving a prophetic word about "widening her tent pegs" from Isaiah 54, a direction she's still unpacking years later.

This duality becomes a powerful reminder for listeners navigating their own faith journeys. In a culture demanding instant results, Sarah-Jane's testimony validates both the immediate miracles and the long, seemingly silent seasons of waiting.

Whether you're experiencing a wilderness season or seeking encouragement in your faith journey, Sarah-Jane's parting wisdom resonates deeply: "It's okay to not have all your ducks in a row... God totally has this, even if it just doesn't feel like it in the moment."

Connect with Sarah-Jane:
Home - Christian Women in Business

Here’s the podcast interview mentioned in this episode:
https://youtu.be/nf9D6IOf92g?si=hf6liIwuKliK548I

“The Legacy Heirloom Journal” book
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https://generationstogenerations.com/podcast

ordinarypeoplestories@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/ordinarypeoplestory

https://www.instagram.com/ordinarypeopleextraordinary/

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Stories shared by guests may not always be shared views of OPET.
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We all have a story, all of us, share your story. You don't have to have the perfect answer or the perfect life - share what Jesus is doing in your life. This is an easy, real way to witness & share your testimony.

Legin shares how God completely transformed his life, turning his name (Nigel) backward to symbolize how the gospel changed his direction and purpose. Through raw stories of forgiveness and divine appointments, he demonstrates how authentic faith can reach people who might never enter a church.

• After years of bitterness, Legin forgave his absent father just before his unexpected passing
• Experienced a divine appointment in a London pub with a suicidal man wearing cross earrings who had never heard the gospel
• Creates hip-hop music specifically designed to reach people who wouldn't normally engage with Christianity
• Left his secure job in 2013 to pursue ministry full-time, experiencing God's provision every month

Find Legin's music, podcast, and ministry resources by following the link below:
Bio – Legin

Watch the entire episode on our YouTube channel @GenNancy
https://youtu.be/EPvAoWJYh1w

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We all have a story, all of us, share your story. You don't have to have the perfect answer or the perfect life - share what Jesus is doing in your life. This is an easy, real way to witness & share your testimony.

Katie Hauck's powerful testimony will transform how you view faithfulness and purpose in seemingly small acts of obedience. With raw vulnerability, Katie shares her journey from deep shame about her blended family to discovering beauty in brokenness, ultimately reaching millions through prison ministries after years of apparent ministry failure.

Her perspective on Isaiah—who prophesied faithfully for sixty years, likely died believing he'd failed, yet became one of history's greatest prophets—offers profound encouragement for anyone wondering if their efforts matter. "The Lord may be using you in ways you can't see," Katie reminds us, challenging our culture's obsession with immediate, measurable results.

Katie's fresh insight on Jesus feeding the 5,000 might forever change how you read this familiar story. Why did only one boy offer his lunch? Katie suggests others either hoarded their provisions or believed their small offering wasn't enough to matter. "God doesn't need it to be enough," she explains. "He just needs your obedience to give what you have, and He'll multiply it."

For anyone struggling with shame about past mistakes, feeling inadequate in ministry, or wondering if small acts of faithfulness truly matter, this conversation offers life-giving perspective. You'll walk away with renewed confidence that God works through our broken pieces, insufficient offerings, and humble obedience to create extraordinary impact—often in ways we may never witness in our lifetime.

What small act of obedience might God be asking of you today? What "not enough" offering is He waiting for you to surrender? Listen now and rediscover how God's kingdom advances through ordinary people doing faithful things.

Watch Katie’s story:
https://youtu.be/wdemK7h2APM

Connect with Katie at
Katie Hauck Ministries - Katie Hauck Ministries

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Stories shared by guests may not always be shared views of OPET.
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We all have a story, all of us, share your story. You don't have to have the perfect answer or the perfect life - share what Jesus is doing in your life. This is an easy, real way to witness & share your testimony.