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A Seed Planted In A Dollar Tree ft. Cheryl Jeffrey
[New Age to Catholic]
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Today we have the incredible gift of hearing the truly miraculous story of personal encounter and conversion from Cheryl Jeffrey.
Cheryl comes from a Catholic family, but drifted away from practicing the faith early on in her life. She was drawn to New Age practices. Eventually, she got heavily involved in a “healing” form of “therapy” that draws power from spiritual and "energy" forces in order to achieve “inner healing” for patients. This practice opened the door to inviting unclean spirits into her life. What happened next is truly remarkable.
A wild Holy Spirit encounter in a Dollar Tree, a miraculous physical healing at a Traditional Latin Mass and deep transformative encounters with God are all part of Cheryl's story. She was eventually led home to the fullness of truth in the Catholic Church. I’m truly so humbled to get to share this amazing story of God at work with you today. God is good.
Will you share this episode with one person in your life who you feel a nudge to share it with? Ask the Holy Spirit who in your life may like to hear this journey, and send away.
This is the last conversion story of Season 2!
Season 3 will begin on January 18th. Please pray for me as I discern where God is leading this. If you wish to support this mission and help it to grow, please visit patreon.com/togrowgood to join the Branches of the Vine. If we reach 50 supporters by January, I can release a new conversion story every week instead of every other. Your support will allow us to say ‘yes’ to God’s call on my heart to build, develop, create and expand this ministry. Thank you so much in advance for your support.
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In today’s episode we mentioned:
The Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius
Prayer to the Infant Jesus of Prague
Cheryl's Scripture verse:
Isaiah 43:1
Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by name, you are mine.
A Seed Planted In 3 Days ft. Joanna Ojeda
In today’s episode Joanna Ojeda shares her vulnerable and powerful story of conversion and encounter with God. Joanna grew up Catholic, but as she grew older she spent time away from practicing the faith of her childhood. It wasn’t until she began to feel a calling on her heart to come back to youth ministry that things began to change. Joanna shares how her surface-level faith developed into a deep and unshakable trust in God as she suffered through a series of profoundly difficult life challenges, including the process of obtaining an Annulment through the Catholic Church. Incredible Holy Spirit nudges and miraculous encounters are at every turn in Joanna’s story of deeper conversion into the truths of the faith and her relationship with Christ.
In today’s episode we mentioned:
Theology of the Body: https://focusequip.org/theology-of-the-body-introduction/
Sacrament of Marriage: http://www.beginningcatholic.com/catholic-marriage
Annulment Process: https://www.usccb.org/topics/marriage-and-family-life-ministries/annulment
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: https://catholic-link.org/how-to-go-to-adoration-eucharist/
Blessed Is She Journaling Bible: https://blessedisshe.net/product/the-catholic-journaling-bible/
Amanda Cook - Pieces: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sg4O5dqzN68
Stephanie Gretzinger: https://www.steffanygretzinger.com/
All Sons and Daughters - You Hold It All Together: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkalShCfEi8
Ryan McQuade: https://lifeteen.com/blog/author/rmcquade/
Joanna’s Scripture Verse:
Esther 4:14
Perhaps this is the moment for which you have been created.
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A Seed Planted By Unconditional Love ft. Sammie Moore
In today’s episode we mentioned:
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of the Woman’s Soul
Sammie’s Scripture Verse:
Be still and know that I am God.
Psalm 46:10
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A Seed Planted By An Open Wound ft. Erin McCole Cupp
Erin McCole Cupp shares her transformative and healing journey from Atheist to Agnostic to Occult to Catholic.
Ever feel like you want to connect with God, but you're just not sure how or where to begin? I want to journey with you as we discover His Word and dive into how we can use it as a starting point for intimate, dynamic conversation with our Creator! You in?
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In today’s episode we mentioned:
Erin’s New Book: All Things New: Breaking the Cycle and Raising a Joyful Family
https://www.amazon.com/All-Things-New-Breaking-Raising/dp/1681924218
The Papacy
https://www.catholic.com/tract/peter-and-the-papacy
The Eucharist
https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/teachings/qa-on-the-eucharist-178
The Virgin Mary
https://www.dynamiccatholic.com/rosary/what-catholics-believe-about-mary.html
Eucharistic Adoration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbyMeNPddBs
Lay Dominicans:
https://www.laydominicans.org/
Catholic Marketing Network
https://www.catholicmarketing.com/
Catholic Writers Guild
https://catholicwritersguild.org/
Erin’s Scripture verse:
John 6:68
Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life.”
A Seed Planted In A Dream ft. Elizabeth Guthier
[“None” to Buddhism to Catholicism]
In today’s episode we mentioned:
· Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
· Natural Family Planning/Fertility Awareness
· Holy Wedding Day by City Harmonic
· Deacon Ryan’s Rosary Ministry
· Forming Intentional Disciples by Sherry Weddell
Elizabeth’s Scripture Verse
Do not let your heart be troubled.
John 14: 1
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A Seed Planted By A Memory ft. Jen Olson
In today’s episode we mentioned:
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Jen’s Scripture Verse:
Psalm 139:13-16
For it was you who formed my inward parts;
you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Wonderful are your works;
that I know very well.
My frame was not hidden from you,
when I was being made in secret,
intricately woven in the depths of the earth.
Your eyes beheld my unformed substance.
In your book were written
all the days that were formed for me,
when none of them as yet existed.
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A Seed Planted In A Garden ft. Claudine Noel
[Protestant --> “None” --> Catholic]
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In today’s episode we mentioned:
Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel
Novenas to the Saints for Intercession
Prayer for Saint Anthony’s Intercession, for Lost Things
Psalm from King David (in time of trouble)
RCIA – Christian Rite of Initiation for Adults
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Pilgrimages to the Holy Land & Lordes
Our Lady (Blessed Mother of God)
Claudine’s Scripture Verse:
“For nothing is impossible with God.” Luke 1:37
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A Seed Planted In An Airport ft. Madison Tanczos
In today’s episode we mentioned:
· Madison Speaking on Scrupulosity on Lizzie’s Answers
· Scrupulous Anonymous (Resource for help with Scrupulosity)
· Salve Maria Co (Madison’s Instagram Page)
Madison’s Scripture Verse:
Romans 8:18
I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory about to be revealed to us.
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A Seed Planted In A Gift Shop ft. Caitlyn Jude
[“None” --> Agnostic --> Catholic]
In today’s episode we mentioned:
Caitlyn Jude’s YouTube Channel
Evolutionary Science and the Catholic Church by Fr Kevin Vogel
Asking for Intercession from Saints
The Catholic Church: What Everyone Needs to Know
Surprised by Truth II by Patrick Madrid
Caitlyn’s Scripture Verse
Philippians 4:6
Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
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A Seed Planted In Surrender ft. Kiki Rocha
In today's episode we mentioned:
Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius
Kiki’s Scripture verse:
2 Timothy 1:7
for God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline.
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A Seed Planted By The Bible ft. Joanna Leighton
Baptist -> Anglican -> Catholicism
In today’s episode we mentioned:
Joanna’s Rosary Shop - DiscoverRosaries
RCIA – Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Joanna’s Scripture verse
Philippians 4:4-8
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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A Seed Planted In The Heart-To-Heart ft. Chloe Langr
In today’s episode we mentioned:
Pope John Paul II’s Letter to Women
Chloe’s Scripture verse
John 15:4
Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.
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A Seed Planted by Our Lady ft. Deacon Ryan
“None” --> Catholicism
In today’s episode we mentioned:
Mary, Mother of God (Our Lady)
Catholic Stuff You Should Know
Deacon Ryan’s Scripture verse:
2 Corinthians 12:9
but he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” So, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.
1 Corinthians 10:13
No testing has overtaken you that is not common to everyone. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tested beyond your strength, but with the testing he will also provide the way out so that you may be able to endure it.
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A Seed Planted Over A Drink ft. Leah Mychal
Protestant --> Agnostic --> Protestant --> Catholic
In today's episode we mentioned:
RCIA – Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Lord Have Mercy: The Healing Power of Confession by Scott Hahn
Leah’s Scripture verse
2 Timothy 1:7
For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline.
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A Seed Planted In A Moment of Truth ft. Mallory Smyth
Cradle Catholic --> “None” --> Protestant --> Catholic
In today’s episode we mentioned:
Predestination by Saint Augustine
Mallory’s Scripture verse:
Galatians 1:11-24
But when God, who had set me apart before I was born and called me through his grace, was pleased to reveal his Son to me, so that I might proclaim him among the Gentiles, I did not confer with any human being, nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were already apostles before me, but I went away at once into Arabia, and afterwards I returned to Damascus.
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A Seed Planted by Friendship ft. Jenna McAndrew
In today’s episode we mentioned:
Steubenville Youth Conferences
Catholic Podcast Collaborative
Lizzie Reezay’s To Grow Good Episode
Catholic Stuff You Should Know
Jenna’s Scripture verse
Matthew 6:27
Who of you by worrying can add a single day to your life?
A Seed Planted By The Rosary ft. Stella
In today’s episode we mentioned:
Fr John Riccardo – Christ is the Answer
Stella’s Scripture verse
Luke 15:11-32
But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come to life; he was lost and has been found.
A Seed Planted By A Facebook Ad ft. Christine Flynn
[New Age to Atheism to Lutheran to Catholicism]
In today’s episode we mentioned:
Catholicism by Bishop Robert Barron
Christine’s Scripture verse
Matthew 7:17-20
In the same way, every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus you will know them by their fruits.
A Seed Planted by the Face of Jesus ft. Jenna Guizar
In today’s episode we mentioned:
How Do I Start Reading the Bible?
Blessed Is She Daily Devotional
Beth Davis – Teachable Tuesday
Jenna’s Scripture verse:
Mark 5:41
He took her by the hand and said to her, “Talitha cum,” which means, “Little girl, arise.”
A Seed Planted By A Wildflower ft. Rachel Smith
In today’s episode we mentioned:
The Sacraments of the Catholic Church
Catholic Teachings on Chastity
The Seven Myths About the Catholic Church
Fr Mike Schmitz
Rachel’s Scripture Verse:
Matthew 6:28
Learn from the way the wildflowers grow.
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