Testimonies with Terry

Terry chats with a couple he's seen grow from high school sweethearts in youth group to being married with a daughter-Jacob & Rachel Chiado.  You'll hear their story of perseverance-the perseverance in waiting to date each other, the perseverance in letting go of each other for a year before coming back together to get engaged and married, and the perseverance to work through trauma that has caused marital strife at times in their relationship.  Lastly, you'll hear the incredible testimony of their baby girl, Willow, being born at 24 weeks old and continuing to defy the odds and limitations placed on her.  This is a power family! If you have any questions for the Chiado's, use the #asktwt on social media. 

Terry sits down with Ben Weeres, a man who is finally "woken up" to what God wants to do in his life.  Ben talks about how his defiance and stubbornness lead him to juvenile delinquency and addiction to substances throughout his youth and 20's.  Losing multiple jobs while trying to raise a family, you'll hear how Ben came to his lowest point but finally decided to listen to the still soft voice of God to bring him out of addiction to sobriety and a renewed fervor to chase after all that God has for him.  If you have any questions for Ben, use the #asktwt and we'll have him answer a few.  Weeres Collaborative: https://www.weecollab.com

Terry catches up with his friend and aspiring actress, Leah Amundson, to go in-depth about Leah's never-dull journey of faith.  Leah opens up about what it was like to take on a parental role to her 5 younger siblings and the healing she had to go through in order to find herself.  Recently losing her mom to cancer, Leah talks about what she's been learning about grief and pain.  You'll then hear the crazy faith journey Leah has been on and all the places God has brought her to-from Minnesota, to Florida, to Australia and now New York.  Leah has gained so much wisdom from the experiences God has lead her through and you'll get to hear it all! If you have any questions, use the #asktwt on social media and we'll have Leah answer some!Leah's Instagram: @leah.m.amundson

Terry sits down with the founder and CEO of Three Nails, Derek Dahl.  You'll hear the story of how Derek coming to faith in Christ as a high schooler changed his approach to stepping on the court but also how that faith started to wane in college as he got caught up in the things of this world.  His dreams of becoming a professional basketball player crushed, you'll hear how Derek sought the Lord and found his purpose in starting Three Nails, which leads the industry in premium Christian athletic apparel.  Derek's grit and relentless in succeeding in the plans God has for his life will leave you feeling inspired and motivated to do the same.  If you have any questions for Derek, use the #asktwt and and we'll get Derek to answer a few.  -Three Nails: https://threenailsclothing.com-Derek's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKElqiX-khyCQBdY50vzBkQ-Derek's Instagram: @derek_dahl

Terry talks with long-time friend Christian Kirmeier, a man who had a great impact on Terry's walk with Jesus.  Christian talks about how his childhood lacked the love, acceptance and stability that he was needing.  He shares how one walk in the rain to a local youth group changed his life and helped him to find everything he was looking for in Jesus.  You'll hear about the influences that those around him had on his life and how he now is in a position of influence and leadership for the youth of today.  If you have any questions for Christian, use the #asktwt across the TWT social media pages.-Youth for Christ-https://www.cmyfc.org-Financial Support for Christian's Ministry-https://www.egsnetwork.com/gift2/?giftid=F858B31C4F2B4C3

Terry chats with Julia Valdez-a woman who has been able to escape the chaos she was born into and the darkness she's experienced throughout her life in order to be made new in Christ.  You'll hear what it was like for Julia to grow up with her dad while seeing her mom be homeless, the difficulties of not fitting in with her peers in Laguna Beach and how being sexually abused lead her away from the church.  Looking for hope and healing everywhere-including partaking in new age practices-you'll hear how Julia finally found that hope and healing in Jesus Christ.  Serving alongside her husband as part of their Fervent Faith Missions ministry, Julia now seeks to set captives free, heal the broken hearted, cast out demons, lay hands on the sick and proclaim the name of Jesus.  If you have any questions for Julia, use the #asktwt on social media and we'll have her answer a few.-TWT Merch Store: https://store11.promotionalresourcesinc.net-Julia's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julia.calandri-Julia's Instagram: @juliaangeleen-Fervent Faith Missions Contact: Ferventfaithmissions@gmail.com-Fervent Faith Missions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FerventFaithMissions-Fervent Faith Instagram: ferventfaithmissions-Covered In Kingdom: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CoveredInKingdom/-Covered In Kingdom Instagram: coveredinkingdom-Covered In Kingdom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coveredinkingdom-Covered In Kingdom Contact: Coveredinkingdom@gmail.com-PayPal Support: @ResistTheDevil-Venmo Support: @ferventfaith-CashApp: $ResistTheDevil

Terry chats with his buddy, Nick Sutton, to talk about how Nick has been able to survive multiple traumas throughout his  life.  You'll  first hear how Nick dealt with his dad leaving him at a young age, never coming back again, and how Nick has looked to God the Father to help him be a great dad to his four beautiful children.  Nick then talks about the multiple father-figures and mentors he's had in his life and how's dealt with the pain of going through their deaths.  Lastly, Nick tell the story of how a near-fatal work accident turned into one of his biggest blessings, as it motivated him to start up his own business and love going to work each day.  If you have any questions for Nick, use the #asktwt across the TWT social media pages if you have any questions you'd love to hear Nick answer.https://www.stickswoodshop.comSticks Woodshop Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/stickswoodshop/

In the second episode of season 2, Terry chats with Natalia Thompson-a woman who was born in the Soviet Union.  Natalia talks about the Russian culture she grew up in, the emotional neglect she received from her family and how that created a strong desire to find someone who would love her.  Natalia then takes us through her experience of sexual trauma and promiscuity in her search to find love before finding it in an American man.  Ecstatic to find her true love, you'll hear how the honeymoon phase was short-lived, as culture differences created conflict in their marriage and almost lead to its demise, until Natalia met Jesus Christ.  From there, Natalia talks about a number of testimonies, including her husband coming to faith in Christ, operating in spiritual gifts, her battle with infertility and financial blessings her family has received as they've sacrificially given to her church.  If you have any questions for Natalia, use the #asktwt on the Testimonies with Terry social media pages.  River of Life Church: https://riveroflifeag.orgInstagram: @twterrypodTwitter: @twterrypodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Testimonies-with-Terry/100073115536609/

Season 2 of Testimonies with Terry returns as Terry chats with former Impact and WWE Wrestling Superstar, Chad "Gunner" Lail!  Chad discusses how he found reconciliation and healing in his relationship with his dad as a child and how his family played a role in establishing a strong foundation for his love of God.  Getting saved as a teenager, you'll hear how Chad strayed from his walk with Jesus during his 20's, which lead to an addiction to substances and an overall sense of emptiness even as he was making his IMPACT in wrestling.  Terry & Chad then discuss how he came to cement his faith while working for WWE and the peace that has brought him as he moves forward unashamed, redeemed and reborn as a free agent in wrestling.  Lastly, you'll hear the excitement and anticipation Chad has as he seeks to share the gospel through his "Wrestling for the Faith" ministry. Wrestling for the Faith podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wrestling-for-the-faith/id1552676680Chad Lail's Social Media: cwlail_gunnerCasey Kage's Social Media: realcaseykageChad's Merchandise: https://www.deathanddefiance.com/category/gunner

In the final episode of Season 1, Terry goes on the other side of the microphone to be interviewed by his wife Abbe.  Abbe takes Terry on a journey throughout his life where you'll hear how being overweight as a child, coupled with low self-esteem and anxiety, created an eating disorder that was on the verge of taking Terry's life.  You'll hear how leaving behind religious thinking and pursuing a relationship with Jesus Christ helped Terry to overcome anorexia, as well as a bout with Tinnitus.  Lastly, you'll get to hear Terry talk about his journey to become an LMFT and how God guided him through that process.  If you have any questions for Terry about his testimony, use the #asktwt on social media or e-mail it to twterrypod@gmail.com. 

On this week's episode you get to hear Terry's wife, Abbe, share her incredible testimony of relying on her faith to deal with the daily challenges of living with Cystic Fibrosis-a genetic medical condition that currently has no cure.  Throughout her testimony, you'll hear how Abbe has struggled with depression, self-hatred, insecurity and multiple other medical conditions but has kept the faith through it all.  If you or someone you know has a chronic medical condition, you're definitely going to want to listen to this to be inspired and motivated to seek out all that God has for you in the midst of living in daily pain.  If you have any questions for Abbe, use the #asktwt across the Testimonies with Terry Facebook and Instagram pages, send a message to the TWT Facebook or Instagram pages or e-mail it to twterrypod@gmail.com. 

On this weeks' episode, Terry chats with the very talented Katie Kuschel to talk about what growing up in a broken family was like and how her search for love and attention resulted in teenage pregnancy.  You'll hear how Katie navigated through shame she felt as a teen mom, how she navigated through the struggles of being a single mom and doubts that she'd find a man that would be willing to take on her situation with love and support.  God has brought redemption to all areas of Katie's life and you'll hear all the blessings she's experienced through her journey.  If you have any questions you'd like to hear Katie answer, use the #asktwt on the Testimonies with Terry social media pages or e-mail it to twterrypod@gmail.com.

Terry sits down with long-time friend, Ted Conrad, to chat about the importance of having a father figure in life when your own dad isn't playing an active role.  You'll hear the lessons Ted has learned from this experience to help him become a present and involved father to his three children, and how he's consistently turned to God for help in doing so.  In addition, Ted talks about how low self-esteem lead to a pornography addiction that he has since overcome-giving great advice on how anyone currently struggling with pornography can win the battle.  Lastly, you'll hear the amazing testimony of how God has provided his family with a house that was beyond what they thought was possible!  Use the #asktwt across social media if you have any questions you'd love to hear Ted answer.  

In the most raw episode to date, David and Melody Joseph open up about the recent loss of their infant son, Kanaan, and how they've been wrestling with the question, "Why God?" David and Melody have experienced prior losses both in their individual lives and during their marriage, yet they continue to hold fast to God's word to give them hope for the future.  As we round out the month of October and acknowledge Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, the Joseph's story tells of the peace, comfort and promises that can be found in God while walking through hell on earth.  If you have any questions for David and Melody, use the #asktwt. Merchandise link-www.imagebuild.com/twt-webstore.htm

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and in this week's episode, you're going to hear Ashley Benoit's testimony of how God helped her to win the battle with breast cancer!  Not only that, Ashley discusses how she continues to overcome an eating disorder and how she's able to focus on becoming the best version of herself instead of comparing herself to others.  Ashley's infectious light and joy shine through on this episode, and if you have any questions for Ashley, make sure to use the #asktwt across all social media platforms to hear Ashley's answers!Merchandise link-https://www.imagebuild.com/twt-webstore.htm

We're celebrating Pastor Appreciation Month by having Denny Curran on the show!  Denny is the lead pastor of River of Life Church in Cold Spring, MN and you're going to hear the story of how he went from being an emotionally neglected child looking for attention and value in all the wrong places to becoming the leader of a healthy and thriving church.  Make sure to use #asktwt on social media to send in questions for Denny that he'll answer at a later time.

The debut episode of Testimonies with Terry is here!  Terry chats with Mackenzie Fuchs as she details her struggles with low self-esteem and addiction.  God has shown up in a big way to bring freedom and victory in those areas and you get to hear how! Make sure to use the #asktwt on social media to send in questions for Mackenzie that she'll answer at a later time.  Facebook Page-https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073115536609Instagram Page-https://www.instagram.com/twterrypod/

The trailer Episode of Testimonies with Terry has host, Terry Skaggs, describing who this podcast is for, what you will get from listening to the podcast, who he is and what to expect from the podcast.