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 Welcome to 'Changed' a podcast celebrating transformative encounters with Jesus Christ. Each episode unfolds powerful testimonies of profound life changes, providing inspiration for your spiritual journey. Join our community, drawing strength and encouragement to deepen your relationship with God. Witness the irrefutable evidence of lives dramatically changed by His love. We're here to inspire hope, reinforcing God's relentless pursuit, and sparking the desire to seek a life profoundly transformed. Let's chase after God together. Your journey to deeper faith starts here.© 2025 Brent Stone Christianisme Pastorale et évangélisme Spiritualité
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  • Ishmael Morris: Faith, Healing, and Divine Guidance | Changed Podcast Episode 22

    Ishmael Morris: Faith, Healing, and Divine Guidance | Changed Podcast Episode 22
    Feb 9 2024
    Summary:In this episode, Ishmael Morris shares his personal testimony and journey of faith. He discusses his challenging childhood, growing up with a mother who struggled with mental illness, and the difficulties they faced as a family. Ishmael also talks about the impact of his mother's miraculous recovery and subsequent passing. He shares his experiences of marital struggles and frustrations, and how a prophetic encounter led to a spiritual awakening and a deeper understanding of God's love and grace. Ishmael emphasizes the importance of pursuing a relationship with God and exploring the depths of His character. In this conversation, Ishmael Morris shares his personal journey of pursuing God and removing idols from his life. He discusses the importance of pressing into God and seeking revelation. Ishmael recounts divine encounters and moments of confirmation that have shaped his faith. He explores the topics of spiritual warfare, uncompromising living, and stewardship of money. Ishmael also shares the significance of receiving divine guidance for naming his children. He concludes by sharing a powerful testimony of healing through prayer.Takeaways:God's love and grace are available to everyone, regardless of their past or circumstances.Prayer and the power of community can have a profound impact on our lives.Marital struggles can be overcome through unity and a willingness to communicate and seek God's guidance.Encountering the prophetic can lead to a deeper understanding of God's presence and His desire to communicate with us.Continually pursuing a relationship with God and exploring His character can lead to a transformative and fulfilling faith journey. Pressing into God and seeking revelation can lead to divine encounters and moments of confirmation.Removing idols and compromising areas of our lives allows us to develop a deeper relationship with God.Stewardship of money involves returning a portion to God and being open to His guidance on how to give.Divine guidance and confirmation can be received through prayer and seeking God's will.Encountering the Holy Spirit can lead to healing and a deeper understanding of God's power.Chapters:00:00Introduction and Background02:26Challenging Childhood and Family Struggles06:27Difficulties with Mental Illness and Unstable Situations10:08Growing Up with a Strong Christian Influence13:07Mother's Miraculous Recovery and Passing19:00Marital Struggles and Frustrations27:42Prophetic Encounter and Spiritual Awakening38:25Realization of God's Love and Grace39:59Continued Pursuit of God and His Character40:48Foundational Piece: Pursuing God and Removing Idols43:00Revelation and Pressing into God45:09Divine Encounters and Confirmation48:17Uncompromising Life and Spiritual Warfare50:23Replacing Compromise with God's Word51:14Understanding the Spiritual World53:49The Blessed Life and Stewardship of Money57:31Giving 10% of Every Dollar01:02:43Ripping Out Idols and Developing a Heart for Giving01:05:19Divine Revelation of Baby's Name01:11:17Encountering the Holy Spirit and HealingIn this deeply moving episode of the Changed Podcast, we are honored to share the compelling accounts of Ishmael Morris, whose life story unfolds like a tapestry woven with threads of faith, adversity, healing, and divine encounters. From the evident struggles of his childhood, marked by his mother's mental health challenges and miraculous moments of divine intervention, to his own profound spiritual awakening and encounters with God, Ishmael's narrative offers an intimate glimpse into the transformative power of unwavering faith and prayer.Ishmael's journey is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, guided by a steadfast pursuit of a deeper understanding and relationship with God. Through his experiences, listeners will explore the intricate dynamics of marital unity, the nuanced challenges of stewarding resources in alignment with divine will, and the impactful realization of cultivating a direct, personal relationship with God, including a renewed focus on the often overlooked Holy Spirit. His testimony illuminates the complexities of navigating life's trials with faith, highlighting the essentiality of surrendering to God's will and the remarkable outcomes that such surrender can yield.As Ishmael goes into his personal encounters with divine healing and guidance, his story becomes a beacon of hope and a source of inspiration for those seeking to deepen their own faith journey. His reflections on the moments of divine intervention that have punctuated his life—ranging from the healing of a simple earache to the miraculous recovery of his mother—underscore the boundless compassion and power of God to affect change in our lives in both subtle and profound ways.Moreover, Ishmael's narrative is enriched by his candid exploration of the challenges and triumphs of his marriage, offering an honest and insightful look into the ways in which faith and divine guidance can transform ...
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    1 h et 19 min
  • Nathan Carr: Journey from Incarceration to Ministry | Changed Podcast Episode 21

    Nathan Carr: Journey from Incarceration to Ministry | Changed Podcast Episode 21
    Feb 2 2024

    Summary:

    Nathan Carr shares his journey from a life of drugs and incarceration to finding faith and starting a ministry. He recounts his encounter with God while in jail and how reading the Bible transformed his perspective. Nathan emphasizes the importance of community and support in recovery and highlights the need for resources and rehabilitation for those leaving incarceration. He encourages listeners to make time for reading the Bible and seeking God's guidance. Nathan's story serves as an inspiration for those seeking change and redemption.


    Takeaways:

    • Encountering God can lead to transformation and a new direction in life.
    • Reading the Bible can provide comfort, guidance, and a deeper understanding of God's favor and obedience.
    • Community support and accountability are crucial for successful recovery and reintegration.
    • Providing resources and support for individuals leaving incarceration is essential for their successful transition.


    Chapters:

    00:00

    Introduction and Background

    01:12

    Incarceration and Encounter with God

    04:07

    Reading the Bible in Jail

    07:00

    Recovery and Ministry Work

    09:21

    Starting Resurrected Ministries

    10:23

    Importance of Community

    12:19

    The Value of Reading the Bible

    13:23

    Leaving a Legacy and Helping Others

    16:42

    Advice for Supporting Incarcerated Loved Ones

    18:11

    Providing Resources and Support

    18:41

    Closing Remarks


    Description:


    In this inspiring episode of the Changed Podcast, host Brent Stone welcomes Nathan Carr, whose life story is a testament to the power of transformation and faith. Nathan candidly shares his challenging journey from a life dominated by drugs and crime, leading to incarceration, to an extraordinary encounter with faith that changed his path forever.


    While in jail, Nathan experienced a pivotal moment when he heard a fellow inmate reading the Book of Job. This experience ignited Nathan's curiosity about the Bible, leading him to seek solace and guidance in its pages. His transformation began with an emotional night of prayer and continued through diligent study of the Bible, which offered him comfort and a deeper understanding of God's favor and obedience.


    Upon release, Nathan's dedication to his newfound faith didn't waver. He actively participated in addiction recovery programs, eventually leading and mentoring others in similar circumstances. Recognizing the lack of resources for individuals leaving incarceration, Nathan embarked on a mission to provide support and rehabilitation through his ministry, Resurrected Ministries. His focus is on establishing Christ-centered recovery homes and building a supportive community for those in need.


    This episode is not just a story of personal redemption but also a call to action. It highlights the importance of community support, accountability, and the profound impact of encountering God. Nathan's journey serves as an inspiration for listeners seeking change, redemption, and a deeper connection with their faith.


    Join us in this moving episode as Nathan Carr shares his remarkable story of faith, recovery, and the power of change.
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    19 min
  • Jen Guidry: Divine Path to Healing and Dependence on God | Changed Podcast Episode 20

    Jen Guidry: Divine Path to Healing and Dependence on God | Changed Podcast Episode 20
    Jan 26 2024
    Episode 20: Rediscovering Faith and Family – Jen Guidry's Path to Healing and Dependence on GodSummary:Jen Guidry shares her life-changing encounter with God post her death-defying hiking trip in Costa Rica. After surviving an earthquake and being attacked by wasps, she suffered severe injuries to her legs and had to rely on others for help. Through this experience, she learned the importance of dependence on God and building relationships with loved ones. Since then, Jen has written books, spoken at events, and coached women, sharing her story of overcoming challenges and finding success through trust in God.Takeaways:Trust in God and surrender to His plan, even in difficult circumstances.Dependence on God and building relationships with loved ones is essential for a fulfilling life.Success is not solely achieved through personal effort, but by giving glory to God.Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and recognize the good that can come from them.Chapters:00:00Introduction and Background01:09Hiking Trip to Costa Rica04:09Encounter with an Earthquake06:40Attack by Wasps08:17Injuries and Dependence on Others10:21Return Home and Relationship Challenges12:43Dream and Reconciliation with Father18:34Writing Books and Speaking Engagements24:11Health Challenges and Writing Journey32:43Final Thoughts on Trust and GoodnessShow Description:In this heartfelt episode of the Changed Podcast, host Brent Stone engages in a deep conversation with Jen Guidry, whose life was profoundly altered after multiple encounters with God throughout her life. However during this episode, Jen goes on to recap a very impactful story. During a multiple mile hiking trip in the jungle of Costa Rica, she found herself with her friend and their guide in the midst of an earthquake that was recorded at over a 6 on the Richter Scale. Miles into the trip they took cover while the ground shook violently. Once it was completed, the three of them headed back. On the journey back to their vehicles, Jen quickly came up on this large thing that wasn’t there before the earthquake. Realizing what it was as she was basically on top of it, she took off running with a swarm of wasps chasing her. She explains that she was stung countless times and severely injured her legs running on the narrow rocky trail to get away. That is until she tumbled down the edge of the trail. Due to adrenaline she was able to finish the trail but soon found out the last two miles she had two broken ankles requiring casts on both legs.Jen found herself bedridden and dependent on others, a state that challenged her fiercely independent nature.Jen openly shares her emotional journey, beginning with the physical and mental challenges she endured during and after the hiking trip. The narrative takes a pivotal turn when, in her vulnerable state, Jen experiences a transformative dream. In this dream, God speaks to her, pointing out her distance from Him and providing her with a unique opportunity to strengthen her relationship with both her heavenly and earthly fathers.This episode dives into how Jen's difficult recovery period became a time of unexpected healing and growth. Listeners will be touched by her journey towards embracing dependence, mending her strained relationship with her father, and rediscovering her faith. Her story is a moving reminder that life’s hardest moments can lead to profound personal and spiritual development.Jen's experience underscores the importance of trusting in God's plan, the value of vulnerability, and the transformative power of rekindling familial bonds. Whether you're navigating your own challenges or looking for spiritual inspiration, Jen's story of resilience and faith will resonate with you. Join us on the Changed Podcast as we explore how embracing dependence on God can open the door to healing, renewed relationships, and a deeper understanding of life's true purpose.JEN GUIDRY’s BIO: EMPOWERING MINDS, TRANSFORMING LIVESJen Guidry, a force to be reckoned with, stands as a shining example of empowerment and success in the mortgage industry. Voted the Most Empowering Woman in Mortgage in the World in 2023, she has left an indelible mark on the lives of countless individuals and the industry as a whole. With an illustrious career spanning many years, Jen has consistently ranked among the top loan officers in the United States. Her unparalleled expertise, unwavering commitment to excellence, and genuine passion for helping others achieve their dreams have earned her a reputation as a trusted advisor and mentor. Beyond her accomplishments in the mortgage industry, Jen’s talents extend far and wide. As a best-selling author, she has penned insightful books that inspire and motivate readers to unlock their full potential. Her words resonate deeply, offering practical strategies and profound wisdom to navigate the complexities of life and business. But Jen’s talents do not end there. She is also an ...
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    35 min
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