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Interviews with ordained women about their call, their faith, and what they’ve learned along the way. Together, we can learn to tell better stories!

JoAnn Bastien


    • Apr 23, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 146 EPISODES


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    E145 Until We Meet Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 5:07


    Welcome to the closing episode of This is Her Story!

    E144 Should NPOs and FBOs Charge for their Services?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2024 33:21


    Welcome back to episode 144! In this episode, I'm sharing some insight from one of my M.A. classes on fundraising and marketing. I'm asking/answering the question: should nonprofits charge beneficiaries for their services? Whaat? Join the conversation and let me know. www.joanncbastien.com #deconstruction #nonprofits #faithbasednonprofits #fundraising

    E143 Vlog part 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2024 5:24


    #deconstruction #lent #cynicism

    E142 Vlog part 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2024 8:42


    #deconstruction #lent

    E141 Vlog part 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2024 7:40


    #deconstruction #lent #adhd #adhdwomen

    E140 Vlog part 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2024 7:01


    #deconstruction #lent

    E139 Vlog part 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2024 11:27


    #deconstruction #lent #theology

    E138 Vlog part 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2024 7:31


    #deconstruction #adhd #lent

    E137 Vlog part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2024 10:00


    #deconstruction #lent #podcast

    E136 Vlog part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2024 7:53


    #deconstruction #lent #adhd

    E135 Vlog part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2024 9:56


    #deconstruction #lent

    E134 Vlog Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2024 7:37


    I'm vlogging for Lent. You can also follow me on YouTube.

    E133 Nicole Lintemuth on Bettie's Pages and Book Bans

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 51:35


    Please welcome Nicole Lintemuth to the podcast! She is the owner of Bettie's Pages in Lowell, MI. She also wrote a book about book bans which is coming this summer (2024). We have a great conversation about showing up for marginalized people groups and the power of books. Check out Nicole on TikTok and her website. TikTok  @bettiespages2797  https://www.bettiespages.com/ https://joanncbastien.com/ Podcast Sponsor: https://colesmediacompany.com/

    E132 Angela Rodgers on Millstone Ministry, Human Trafficking, and Grooming Tactics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 65:40


    *TW Angela Dudley is a human trafficking awareness consultant. She works with GHOST and the Genesee County Sheriff's Office to bring awareness to trafficking in our backyards. We talk about her faith and how she came to be an advocate. She also shares about grooming tactics and how HT has affected her own life. *TW https://angelamrodgers.com/millstone-ministries-mi/ https://joanncbastien.com/ #humantrafficking #SAawareness #GodIsLove National human trafficking hotline: Home | National Human Trafficking Hotline   Central intake to report suspected abuse and/or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult  855-444-3911   GHOST certification program: G.H.O.S.T. | Gcso (gcsomichigan.com) https://colesmediacompany.com/

    E131 A Funeral Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 24:09


    Welcome back to season 3! In this episode, I tell some stories about ministry that shaped my faith and started me on the deconstruction process. I also share a book review. Check on my new website: www.joanncbastien.com Check out Coles Media Company who did a fantastic job with my website. www.colesmediacompany.com When Religion Hurts You - Dr. Laura Anderson

    E130 Paula Dannielle on Racial Reconciliation and Showing Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 75:07


    Welcome to Season 3! Happy New Year, too! My new friend, Paula Forte, joins me on the podcast to discuss her new book, Dear Sister. We talk about racial reconciliation, showing up for one another, and helping the Church to be a better version of Herself. https://www.pauladannielle.com/ IG @paula_dannielle Coles Media https://colesmediacompany.com/ Follow Me: https://joanncbastien.com/

    E129 Joy to the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2023 15:29


    Welcome to the last episode of 2023! A new season is headed your way. This episode is sponsored by Coles Media Company. Check it out here: https://colesmediacompany.com/ Watch for a new season to drop in January 2024 www.joanncbastien.com #joy #advent #exvangelical #godislove

    E128 Clip

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 0:49


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    E128 Michael Lecy on Spiritual Abuse and Ex-vangelicalism

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 51:55


    Welcome back, my friends! Get ready for a new episode. Michael Lecy is a counselor and certified life coach. He was previously a pastor and he sat down to chat about his story. We talk about belonging when if feels like a drug and taking baby steps toward reconstructing. You can follow him on IG or check out his website. This episode is also sponsored by Coles Media Company. A huge thank you to Cody who is helping me to give the website a facelift. Watch for the new website to drop in a few weeks.  Michael Lecy IG @michaellecy Website https://www.thethresholds.com/  Follow me: www.joanncbastien.com www.thisisherstory.life IG @joann.c.bastien or @this.is.her.story

    E127 A Very Thanksgiving Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 18:18


    Welcome back, friends! Thanksgiving Day has arrived and the holiday season is under way. www.thisisherstory.life www.joanncbastien.com

    E126 Rob Bell Welcomes You to Firdus

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2023 50:37


    Hello, friends! Please welcome Rob Bell to the podcast! Yes, real Rob Bell. We sit down to talk about his new book, Where'd You Park Your Spaceship? So good. We talk about grief, curiosity, and liminal space. I highly recommend this book. 5 Stars. www.robbell.com  www.joanncbastien.com www.thisisherstory.life     

    E125 Jonathan Foster on Reconstruction

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 64:33


    Please welcome Jonathan Foster to the podcast! We have a great conversation about atonement theories, reconstruction, grief, and the Theology of Consent. Follow Jonathan on TikTok, FB, and his website. Reconstruction (book)  Indigo: The Color of Grief https://www.jonathanfosteronline.com/   www.joanncbastien.com www.thisisherstory.life     

    E124 Megan Cousins Throws a Curveball

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 27:57


    Welcome back, friends! Megan Cousins is a friend and newly published author. We spend time discussing her process and how it has become an act of spiritual formation. Check out Megan on IG. IG @authormegancousins IG @joann.c.bastien @this.is.her.story YouTube @joanncbastien  www.joanncbastien.com www.thisisherstory.life  Apple, Google, Spotify, YouTube   

    E123 Ben Strait is the Nazarene Catholic

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2023 54:20


    Hey friends, I'm excited for you to meet my friend, Ben Strait. He is the Nazarene Catholic and you can follow his podcast on YouTube. @thenazarenecatholic @joanncbastien www.joanncbastien.com www.thisisherstory.life     

    E122 Jen Noricks and Her LGBTQ+ Faith Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2023 50:33


    Hey there, friends! I'm sharing episode two of the new podcast. I'm excited for you to meet my friend, Jen Noricks. We have a great conversation about her lgbtq+ journey. You can find both podcasts on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and Google.   www.joanncbastien.com www.thisisherstory.life     

    E121 Welcome to That's What She Said with JoAnn Bastien

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2023 18:24


    Hello friends! I'm launching my new podcast. You can listen on Spotify, Apple, or Google. You can also follow me on YouTube. I'm looking for your suggestions on what you would like to hear. Send me a DM.  IG @joann.c.bastien IG @this.is.her.story YouTube @joanncbastien   

    E120 Hope Ray on Betrayal Violence, Stay Shaming, and the Psychology of Persuasion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 42:02


    Welcome back, friends! Please give a shout out to my new friend, Hope Ray. Hope is a therapist who specializes in Betrayal Violence. There is so much in this episode that will be helpful to pastors and lay people. We discuss betrayal in the context of marriage, but you will see the easy correlation to the church. You will want to listen more than once.  Follow Hope on all the SM channels: www.HopeRay.com TikTok @HopeRayTherapy IG @HopeRay Hope Ray LPC CSAT CHFP CCPS Follow me: www.thisisherstory.life www.joanncbastien.com 

    E119 Can You Hear Me Now: An Open Letter to the DAB

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 59:27


    You asked why am I leaving. Why are we leaving? Can you hear me now? I didn't share everything I wanted to share, but it was already 55 minutes. You should have listened!  www.joanncbastien.com www.thisisherstory.life 

    E118 Megan Hall on Deconstruction & the Enneagram

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 54:18


    Get ready, friends! This episode is locked and loaded. Haha. Megan shares her story and, in the second half, we discuss how each enneagram number may handle the deconstruction process. Megan's story includes how politics influenced her journey towards deconstruction. I believe many of you will be able to relate.  Books to consider: Jesus and John Wayne The Road Back to You More than Your Number  The Making of Biblical Womanhood www.thisisherstory.life  www.joanncbastien.com     

    E117 Dr. Mark Karris on Healing Religious Trauma

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 51:19


    Welcome back! I'm excited for you to meet Dr. Mark Karris. In this episode, we talk about his new book and healing from religious trauma. You can connect with him on his website or find his books on Amazon. https://markgregorykarris.com/ The Diabolical Trinity: Healing Religious Trauma from a Wrathful God, Tormenting Hell, and a Sinful Self www.thisisherstory.life www.joanncbastien.com   

    E116 Dr. Brent Neely on Ancient Prayers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2023 45:10


    Hello, friends! Dr. Brent Neely joins me on the podcast to talk about the ancient church and how it can help grounds us when everything seems to be falling down around us.  www.thisisherstory.life www.joanncbastien.com 

    E115 Deconstruction: The Day Grace Died

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 21:42


    Welcome back to the deconstruction series! In this episode, I share some personal stories. It was the day grace died and I needed to find a way forward.  www.thisisherstory.life www.joanncbastien.com 

    E114 Mary Detweiler on When the Glass Ceiling is Stained

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 24:43


    Welcome back, friends! I'm taking a short break from the deconstruction series to bring you this interview with Mary Detweiler. Let's talk about the stained glass ceiling! Also, check out Mary's author page on Amazon. Mary Detweiler  www.thisisherstory.life www.joanncbastien.com 

    E113 Zack Hunt on What it Means for the Bible to be Inspired

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 45:21


    Welcome back! It's the next installment of the Deconstruction series. Today, Zack Hunt joins me to discuss his new book, Godbreathed. We discuss the doctrine of Inerrancy and why there is a better way to understand Scripture.  Follow Zach on all social media platforms. Godbreathed book  

    E112 You are Here: The Great Deconstruction

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 27:21


    www.joanncbastien.com www.thisisherstory.life 

    E111 Breaking Bad: Mighty Warrior

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 11:47


    E110 Breaking Bad: Reclaiming Power for Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 17:47


    E109 Breaking Bad: Who Gets the Glory?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 14:37


    E108 Breaking Bad: XYZ

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 13:36


    E107 Breaking Bad: Who Will Go First?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 18:18


    E106 Preview: Bri Stensrud

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 1:27


    E106 Bri Stensrud on Women of Welcome and Refugee Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2023 42:57


    Welcome back, friends! This episode was recorded nine months ago, but I wasn't ready to release it. I have a great conversation with Bri Stensrud who is the Director of Women of Welcome. You will love her passion for refugees and immigrants.  Find her on IG Bri Stensrud  Women of Welcome Evangelical Immigration Table Briana Stensrud Children's Book        

    E105 Rev. Elaine Briefman on Overcoming Spiritual Abuse

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 28:10


    Welcome back, friends! Here we go!!! Pastor Elaine Briefman has been a guest on the podcast previously. You can find that episode here.    In this episode, we define spiritual abuse, narcissism, gaslighting, and the challenges of dealing with it inside the church walls. Check out some links below fore more informaiton. Signs of Spiritual Abuse 25 Signs of Abuse Spiritual Abuse: A Working Definition by Scot McKnight   www.thisisherstory.life www.joanncbastien.com   

    E104 Dr. Letiah Fraser on Disability Theology

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 38:44


    Welcome back to the podcast! I know, I know. It's been six month and we have so much to talk about.  Dr. Letiah Fraser talks about Disability Theology and how the Church can be the best version of Herself.  The Disabled God I'm Not Your Inspiration - Ted Talk www.joanncbastien.com www.thisisherstory.life      

    Dr. Carolyn Moore on When Women Lead

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2022 47:56


    Please welcome Dr. Carolyn Moore to the podcast! She is a church planter, lead pastor, podcast host, and author. We discuss her new book, When Women Lead, along with other leadership ideas. This episode is filled with great insight as we discuss how to find our way forward when we experience resistance.    When Women Lead  Art of Holiness Podcast    www.thisisherstory.life www.joanncbastien.com     

    E102 Sarah Quezada on Love Undocumented

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 46:20


    Thanks for joining me on the podcast! Sarah Quezada works with Women of Welcome doing immigration and refugee work. She talks about her work there and we discuss Sarah's book, Love Undocumented. I've included resources below. You will love this episode!    Women of Welcome  Love Undocumented  IG @womenofwelcome    www.thisisherstory.life  www.joanncbastien.com   

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    E101 Dr. Courtney Skiera-Vaughn Talks about Free the Girls

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 30:52


    Thanks for joining me for episode 101! Dr. Courtney Skiera-Vaughn is the Director of International Programming for Free the Girls. We talk about the work she and the ministry is doing to help women regain independence after experiencing human trafficking.    Free the Girls (IG)  Free the Girls (web)  Here's an article that explains the LUUUUTT model: What Happened To You by Bruce Perry & Oprah (book) www.joanncbastien.com www.thisisherstory.life   

    E100 Megan Hall and Deedra Mager Talk about the Enneagram for Self-Awareness & Personal Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 50:37


    Here it is! I'm so excited for you to meet my guests for this 100th episode! I never expected to record more than a handful of episodes, but here we are.    First, congratulations to Gina Weeks on winning the $100 gift card to either Barnes & Noble or Audible. Thank you to everyone for listening, sharing, and following along. It has been so much fun and I have learned a lot along the way. These guests have been gracious and generous with their time.    Megan Hall (4) and Deedra Mager (1) share their stories about discovering the enneagram and how it can bring self-awareness and growth. You can find their podcast here: Dauntless Grace.    Follow them on Instagram: @enneagrammegan  @deedralynnmager  @joann.c.bastien @this.is.her.story    Books Mentioned: Becoming Us The Road Back to You The Path Between Us Speaking by the Numbers Inside Out - Dr. Larry Crabb  Silver Boxes - Littauer    www.thisisherstory.life www.joanncbastien.com  THIS IS HER STORY PODCAST (FB)        

    E99 How to Deal with Haters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 28:10


    Welcome back! One more episode until I reach 100. Thank you for following this journey. I would like to give away a $100 GC to either Barnes & Noble or Audible (your choice). Here's what you need to do: Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen Share on social media and tag me in it Make sure to tag my new FB account or Instagram. My old FB account was hacked. You can also send me a text or DM of a screen shot of you post Make sure I have a way to connect with you. I want to be able to send your GC to the right place. In this episode, I talk about dealing with haters. I'm not an expert, but I do know about haters. LOL. You can listen to the podcast on Apple, Google, or Spotify. You can also see this episode on YouTube. www.thisisherstory.life www.joanncbastien.com YouTube  

    E98 Dr. Jenny Matheny on the Wynkoop Center, Advanced Education, and Discerning Next Steps

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 55:34


    Thanks for joining me for episode 98! Woohoo! I'm giving away a $100 gift card to either Barnes & Noble or Audible. Here's what you need to do: 1. Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen 2. Share on social media and tag me. See links below to the new FB pages (my old ones were hacked) 3. Make sure I have a way to send you the GC. Add your email here. This is Her Story Podcast (FB page) JoAnn C Bastien (FB page) Instagram @joann.c.bastien @this.is.her.story    Please welcome Dr. Jenny Matheny to the podcast! She is an Assistant Professor of Old Testament at Nazarene Theological Seminary. We talk about a new season for the Wynkoop Center, advanced education, and discerning the next steps for ministry. You will enjoy this episode so much!    www.thisisherstory.life  www.joanncbastien.com   

    E97 Pastor Karrie Roberts on Being Dyslexic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2022 41:32


    Welcome back, friends! This is the final episode in the neurodivergent series. I may come back to it at some point, but I have enjoyed learning more about the gifts that ND people bring to the Kingdom.    As we approach episode 100, I want to give away a $100 gift certificate to either Barnes & Noble or Audible. Please subscribe to the podcast and share it on social media. You will need to either tag me in it or send me a screenshot, and I will enter your name in the drawing. Please note my new FB pages below (my other ones were hacked).    Dyslexic Pastor (Karrie Roberts)  This is Her Story Podcast (FB page)  JoAnn C Bastien (FB page)  Instagram: @joann.c.bastien @this.is.her.story  www.joanncbastien.com  www.thisisherstory.life     

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