Her God Story with Jodie Chiricosta

Somebody Cares America
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If you love a good story, you will love Her God Story! Join host, Jodie Chiricosta, as she takes you behind the curtain to find out the real story of some extraordinary women! Some you may already think you know; others serve in relative obscurity. But together we’ll hear their struggles and triumphs; we’ll laugh and maybe get misty eyed. You’ll be amazed to discover how much in common we all have. As you hear HER GOD STORY, you’ll encounter truth that will move you and set you free to be all God wants you to be! Discover how God is working in the lives of ordinary women today and realize the extraordinary potential He has for you too! Find out more and sign up for free devotionals at HerGodStory.org . You can find Jodie’s BLOG at LivingYourFaith.net. Her God Story is a ministry of Somebody Cares America (SomebodyCares.org).

  1. Oct 26

    Tammy Corwin: God Redeemed the Lost Years

    At just 22 years old, Tammy Corwin was sentenced to 60 years in prison for a murder she did not commit. She wouldn’t walk free again for 30 years. How do you hold on to God when the life you knew suddenly disappears—and everything ahead looks dark? In this powerful episode of Her God Story, Tammy shares the extraordinary journey that took her from a young wife and mother to a prison cell—and how God met her in some of the darkest moments of her life. After years of disappointment and despair, an encounter with the Lord became a turning point. Tammy began to see that while she could not change her circumstances, she could choose how she would live within them. She pursued her education, became a writer, learned the power of forgiveness and speaking God’s Word over her life, and determined that prison would not define her legacy. Then, after 30 years, Tammy walked free and faced another challenge: starting over in a world she barely recognized. With little more than her faith and a determination to move forward, she began rebuilding her life. Today, Tammy is an author, speaker, publisher, media entrepreneur, and founder of I Am Dragonfly. And God is continuing to restore relationships, dreams, purpose, and parts of her life she once thought were lost forever. As you listen, you’ll discover: How to hold on to God when life takes an unexpected turn.Why your circumstances and failures do not have to define you.How forgiveness frees you to move forward.How God can bring purpose from painful and seemingly wasted seasons.How to trust God’s restoring work—even while it is still unfolding.Tammy’s story is a powerful reminder of the promise in Deuteronomy 31:6: God will never leave you or abandon you. No matter how dark the place, how great the loss, or how impossible the road ahead may seem, God is still at work—and He is still writing your story.

    Tammy Corwin: God Redeemed the Lost Years

  2. Oct 12

    Living by Faith: 45 Years of Loving

    Faith isn't just believing God can do the impossible. It's trusting Him enough to step out, love boldly, and watch Him work! For 45 years, Doug Stringer and the ministry of Somebody Cares have demonstrated that loving God isn't just something we talk about. It's something we live out through prayer, compassion, generosity, and a willingness to go wherever He leads. In this special anniversary edition of Her God Story, host Jodie Chiricosta welcomes Susie Wolf, Gabi Soltau, Vickie Guillory, and Lisa Stringer for a heartfelt conversation about the extraordinary things God can do through people who simply make themselves available to Him. From late-night street outreaches in Houston and remarkable answers to prayer to unexpected encounters that changed lives forever, these women share powerful stories of God's faithfulness, miraculous provision, and transforming love. They also reflect on how serving alongside Doug and Somebody Cares shaped their own faith, challenged them to step beyond their comfort zones, and taught them to see people through the eyes of Jesus. But this conversation is about more than celebrating 45 years of ministry. It's an invitation to discover how pursuing God's presence can transform your life—and how His love can flow through you to impact others. As you listen, you'll discover: How drawing closer to God transforms the way you see and love others.Why stepping out in faith, even when you feel unqualified, can open doors to extraordinary opportunities.How simple acts of compassion and generosity can leave a lasting spiritual legacy.What powerful testimonies of answered prayer and God's provision teach us about trusting Him.Why authentic relationships, humility, and servant leadership matter more than ever—and how to pass these values to the next generation.Whether you're serving in ministry, raising a family, leading in your community, or simply seeking to grow closer to Jesus, these stories will encourage you to trust God more deeply, love people more intentionally, and recognize the opportunities He places right in front of you. You don't have to do something extraordinary to make an eternal difference. You simply have to be willing to let God work through you.

  3. Sep 28

    Vanessa McRae: Yet, I Will Trust

    What happens when you trust God—and the outcome you’re praying for is still uncertain? When the answer hasn’t come, the situation hasn’t changed, and you have no idea how the story will end, can you still say, “Yet I will rejoice. Yet I will trust”? In this powerful episode of Her God Story, Jodie Chiricosta sits down with Vanessa McRae, co-pastor of Sojourn Church and mother of four, for an honest conversation about trusting God when life takes turns you never saw coming. Vanessa shares how God led her from an unexpected beginning into ministry, marriage, and decades of serving others—and how He faithfully carried her family through circumstances she never could have anticipated. From facing resistance to her interracial marriage, to receiving the devastating news that her husband, Chris, had been shot while hunting, Vanessa learned that God’s peace isn’t dependent on knowing the outcome. She also opens up about the painful estrangement of one of her children and the lessons God taught her about surrendering what she could not control. Her story offers powerful encouragement for anyone learning to release their fears, protect their joy, and trust God with the people and circumstances they cannot fix. As you listen, you’ll discover: How to trust God when you don’t know how the story will end.Why surrendering what you cannot control can bring freedom and peace.How to hold onto joy even in the midst of deep disappointment.Why God’s faithfulness is rooted in who He is, not in the outcome we hope for.How difficult seasons can become powerful testimonies that help others.What it looks like to say, “Yet I will rejoice. Yet I will trust.”You may not know what God will do, but you can know who He is. His character remains faithful, His presence remains constant, and His grace is sufficient for whatever lies ahead.g

    Vanessa McRae: Yet, I Will Trust

  4. Sep 14

    Mary West: No One’s Beyond God’s Reach

    Some lives can seem beyond hope. But no one is beyond the reach of God. Mary West’s powerful story shows just how dramatically God can transform a life. Her early years were marked by deep wounds, destructive relationships, addiction, and choices that took her farther and farther down a painful path. At times, her life seemed headed for destruction. But God stepped in. As Mary surrendered her life to Christ, He broke the grip of addiction, began healing wounds that had shaped her for years, renewed her mind, and taught her how to walk in freedom and obedience. Even through later seasons of disappointment and hurt, Mary learned to trust God and allow Him to use what she had been through to bring hope to others. Today, her life is a testimony that our past does not have to determine our future—and we should never put a period where God is still writing the story. Listen and discover how to: Hold onto hope when someone you love seems beyond reach.Find freedom from destructive patterns and the pain of the past.Renew your mind and build your life on the truth of God’s Word.Walk in obedience even when your circumstances don’t change immediately.Move through hurt and disappointment without allowing bitterness to take root.Trust God to redeem your past and use your story for His purposes.If you’re praying for someone who seems too far gone—or wondering whether God can redeem the broken places in your own life—Mary’s story will encourage you to keep praying, keep believing, and never give up hope. God is still writing the story.

    Mary West: No One’s Beyond God’s Reach

  5. Aug 31

    Crystal Sarmiento: From Surviving to Flourishing

    Surviving a difficult season is one thing. Learning to flourish again is another. In Part 2 of Jodie Chiricosta’s conversation with Crystal Sarmiento, Crystal shares how her growing faith was tested through a controlling and abusive marriage—and how she sought God through thirteen difficult years, wrestling with when to keep believing for change and when it was time to let go. But hardship wasn’t the end of her story. As Crystal continued to follow God, she experienced freedom, healing, and restoration in ways she never expected. God restored her confidence and identity, brought a loving husband into her life, and opened surprising doors in business, leadership, public service, and ministry. What had once been a life focused on surviving began to flourish—and eventually became a testimony that would help other women discover who God created them to be. Listen and discover how to: Hold onto your faith when circumstances don’t change as you hoped.Seek God’s wisdom when facing painful and difficult decisions.Move beyond survival and allow God to heal and restore broken places.Rebuild your identity after fear, control, and painful experiences.Recognize healthy love that encourages you to flourish rather than diminish.Trust God with unexpected opportunities and new seasons.Allow your restored places to become a source of strength and encouragement to others. If you’ve wondered whether life can be good again after years of disappointment or pain, Crystal’s story offers a powerful reminder: broken seasons do not have to become permanent identities. As we surrender our lives to God and follow His leading, He can restore what has been damaged, renew our hope, and lead us forward into a life of greater freedom, purpose, and flourishing.

    Crystal Sarmiento: From Surviving to Flourishing

  6. Aug 17

    Crystal Sarmiento: Rooted in Love, Not Shame

    Shame has a way of convincing us that our failures, losses, and painful experiences define who we are. But God’s love tells a very different story. In Part 1 of this powerful conversation, Jodie Chiricosta sits down with executive leadership coach, best-selling author, and Becoming a Lioness founder Crystal Sarmiento. Crystal shares openly about growing up between two cultures, struggling to know where she belonged, becoming a mother as a teenager, and experiencing a devastating loss that left her angry, grieving, and searching for answers. But in the middle of her pain, God met her. What began with an encounter with the Holy Spirit and a hunger for God’s Word became the beginning of a transformed life and a new understanding of her identity. If fear, shame, rejection, past mistakes, or painful circumstances have caused you to question your worth, Crystal’s story will encourage you to see yourself through the truth of God’s love rather than the lens of your past. Listen and discover how to: Recognize how fear can distort your identity and hold you back.Receive God’s love in the midst of grief, rejection, and disappointment.Root your identity in who God says you are rather than what you’ve experienced.Trust God to meet you in your pain and begin transforming your story.Move forward with greater freedom, hope, and confidence in Christ.Be encouraged that your past does not define you. In Christ, you are deeply loved, and as you become rooted in that love, fear and shame no longer have the final word. Click here for SHOW NOTES! Check out HerGodStory.org for a FREE 6-WEEK DEVOTIONAL and to see upcoming guests. Want to help Widows and Orphans? Join our growing company of women meeting special needs of parentless children and nurturing their unique gifts so they can be ALL God has in mind for them! And help meet real needs of women who have given a lifetime of service to God! Support the Somebody Cares Widows and Orphan fund today! Learn more about the ministry at SomebodyCares.org, FOLLOW US ON: Facebook: @SomebodyCaresAmerica Youtube: SomebodyCaresAmerica Rumble: SomebodyCares Instagram: SomebodyCaresAmerica LinkedIn: Somebody Cares America You can also receive periodic ministry updates or join our prayer team by signing up here!

    Crystal Sarmiento: Rooted in Love, Not Shame

  7. Aug 3

    Allison Byxbe: From Heartbreak to Hope

    Life doesn't always unfold the way we expect. But God is still faithful. When a rare genetic diagnosis, years of caregiving, financial strain, depression, and marital struggles threatened to overwhelm her family, Allison Byxbe discovered that God's faithfulness isn't found in changed circumstances—it's found in His presence. In this deeply honest conversation, Allison shares how God met her in the darkest seasons of her life, restored hope, healed her heart, strengthened her marriage, and taught her to trust Him when nothing made sense. She also reveals how the simple practice of journaling became a powerful pathway to processing grief, hearing God's voice, and experiencing lasting healing. In this episode, you'll discover how to: Trust God when life doesn't go as planned.Find hope in the middle of disappointment and unanswered questions.Process grief and difficult emotions in healthy, biblical ways.Experience God's presence even when your circumstances don't change.Use journaling as a practical tool to deepen your relationship with Christ.If you're walking through a difficult season or wondering whether God is still at work in your story, this conversation will strengthen your faith, encourage your heart, and remind you that He is still writing something beautiful. Click here for SHOW NOTES! Start a Her God Story Podcast Club! Learn more here! Share this message with a friend and subscribe for weekly encouragement and inspiration! Check out HerGodStory.org for a FREE 6-WEEK DEVOTIONAL and to see upcoming guests. Want to help Widows and Orphans? Join our growing company of women meeting special needs of parentless children and nurturing their unique gifts so they can be ALL God has in mind for them! And help meet real needs of women who have given a lifetime of service to God! Support the Somebody Cares Widows and Orphan fund today! Learn more about the ministry at SomebodyCares.org, Read Jodie’s BLOG at LivingYourFaith.net

    Allison Byxbe: From Heartbreak to Hope

  8. Jul 20

    Jennifer Bagnaschi: God Still Speaks

    Many Christians believe in the supernatural—but few know how to live in it. The supernatural life Jesus promised isn't reserved for a select few—it's part of the inheritance of every believer. The real question isn't whether God still speaks, heals, delivers, and transforms lives today. The question is: How do we step into that kind of life? In this compelling episode of Her God Story, Jennifer Bagnaschi shares her journey of discovering what it means to walk in the authority and intimacy Jesus intended for every follower. From childhood encounters that made Scripture come alive to learning to discern God's voice through dreams, embrace spiritual authority with humility, and obey the Holy Spirit one step at a time, Jennifer's testimony reveals what it looks like to live with a vibrant, everyday awareness of God's presence. Together, we'll explore: • How to grow in your identity in Christ. • Why understanding the reality of the spiritual realm is essential for every believer. • How humility and obedience position us to experience God's power. • Practical ways to cultivate a deeper relationship with Jesus and walk in step with the Holy Spirit. If you've ever sensed there is more to the Christian life than simply believing the right things, this conversation will encourage you to pursue the deeper life Jesus offers. Come discover how an ordinary believer can walk in extraordinary dependence on an extraordinary God. Click here for SHOW NOTES! Share this message with a friend and subscribe for weekly encouragement and inspiration! Check out HerGodStory.org for a FREE 6-WEEK DEVOTIONAL and to see upcoming guests. Want to help Widows and Orphans? Join our growing company of women meeting special needs of parentless children and nurturing their unique gifts so they can be ALL God has in mind for them! And help meet real needs of women who have given a lifetime of service to God! Support the Somebody Cares Widows and Orphan fund today! Learn more about the ministry at SomebodyCares.org, FOLLOW US ON: Facebook: @SomebodyCaresAmerica Youtube: SomebodyCaresAmerica Rumble: SomebodyCares X: _SomebodyCares. Instagram: SomebodyCaresAmerica LinkedIn: Somebody Cares America You can also receive periodic ministry updates or join our prayer team by signing up here!

    Jennifer Bagnaschi: God Still Speaks
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If you love a good story, you will love Her God Story! Join host, Jodie Chiricosta, as she takes you behind the curtain to find out the real story of some extraordinary women! Some you may already think you know; others serve in relative obscurity. But together we’ll hear their struggles and triumphs; we’ll laugh and maybe get misty eyed. You’ll be amazed to discover how much in common we all have. As you hear HER GOD STORY, you’ll encounter truth that will move you and set you free to be all God wants you to be! Discover how God is working in the lives of ordinary women today and realize the extraordinary potential He has for you too! Find out more and sign up for free devotionals at HerGodStory.org . You can find Jodie’s BLOG at LivingYourFaith.net. Her God Story is a ministry of Somebody Cares America (SomebodyCares.org).

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