Episodes

Friday Apr 28, 2023
E105 Rev. Elaine Briefman on Overcoming Spiritual Abuse
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Friday Apr 28, 2023
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.
Spiritual Abuse: A Working Definition by Scot McKnight

Thursday Apr 27, 2023
E104 Dr. Letiah Fraser on Disability Theology
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
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.
I'm Not Your Inspiration - Ted Talk

Saturday Nov 05, 2022
Dr. Carolyn Moore on When Women Lead
Saturday Nov 05, 2022
Saturday Nov 05, 2022
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.

Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
E102 Sarah Quezada on Love Undocumented
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
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!

Monday Aug 01, 2022
E101 Dr. Courtney Skiera-Vaughn Talks about Free the Girls
Monday Aug 01, 2022
Monday Aug 01, 2022
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)

Monday Jun 27, 2022
Monday Jun 27, 2022
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:
Books Mentioned:
THIS IS HER STORY PODCAST (FB)

Monday Jun 20, 2022
E99 How to Deal with Haters
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Monday Jun 20, 2022
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

Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
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!

Saturday Jun 04, 2022
E97 Pastor Karrie Roberts on Being Dyslexic
Saturday Jun 04, 2022
Saturday Jun 04, 2022
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

Wednesday May 25, 2022
E96 Pastor Kelli Fulks on Neurodivergent Accountability & Normalizing Mental Health
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Welcome back! We are closing in on episode 100. Let's celebrate! I'm giving away a $100 gift certificate to Barnes & Noble. Here's what you need to do:
1. Subscribe to the podcast
2. Share on Social Media and Tag me
3. If you share on Facebook, then you will have to take a screen shot and email it to me at info@joanncbastien.com (since I have been hacked)
4. Otherwise, share on Instagram: @joann.c.bastien or @this.is.her.story
Please welcome my friend, Pastor Kelli Fulks! She is a Children's Pastor in Flushing, MI. Kelli is also a licensed counselor. We talk about recognizing the signs of neurodivergence and how to enlist others to help us along the way.
I'm including a few resources from episode one below:
Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World that wasn't Designed for You - Nerenberg
Embrace Autism (test)