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When you think that life couldn't be worse, then listen to the story of Castanita Fitzpatrick who at the age of 5 was already on the road to being sexually traumatized which would continue on for 31 years.  But then, a miracle happened after she hit a pole head on and she walked away without a scratch she knew it was her "daddy God" that saved her. That was her day of grace that marked the beginning of a new life. She gave me just a snippet of her life on my podcast but I ordered her book today after hearing her story. You can find her book on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/31-Years-Desert-Castanita-Fitzpatrick/dp/B08DC9ZRQBTo reach Castanita you can email her at fitzpatrickc0708@gmail.com  Watch for her next interview on our Youtube Channel Purpose Driven Recovery Connection.  You can also find lots of other articles and videos when you google her name! Castanita is working on getting her degree in Social work. She is the House Manager at Shepherd's Inn where she helps young women to put their lives back together.  She is a certified Peer Recovery Coach and has been winning awards for outstanding community service and is recognized by the courts in Dallas for her work with other women seeking to get out of prostitution.  She was also featured on American Airlines Partnership News    https://news.aa.com/american-stories/american-stories-details/2021/Partnership-in-Practice-American-Airlines-Legal-team-gives-new-hope-to-human-trafficking-survivor-GEN-OTH-01/default.aspxGood job Castanita! Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=3B5KBLVM8ZBAG&source=url)

Mary Sheckles Jones is a transformed life. From being sold out to men and drugs, to becoming a servant of God is an amazing journey worth listening to. She has written two books - Finding Yourself by Renewing Your Mind - Romans 12:2 and  Called From Christianity to Discipleship.   You can find Mary's books on Amazon and you can get in touch with her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/mary.sheckles.7Website is www. maryschecklesjones.weebly.comEmail is MARYJANESHECKLES9@YAHOO.COMContact Mary for a Free Gift!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=3B5KBLVM8ZBAG&source=url)

Julia Pero is a single mother of 3 girls and is truly an inspiration of hope for those coming from messed up backgrounds.  She was addicted to drugs, went to jail,  lost custody of her kids but now she is working to be an example for others to follow who may have gotten caught up in addictions, sex trafficing, codependent relationships and self sabotage. Julia is transforming lives with her brave story by speaking to and coaching others to change their lives and get spiritually, mentally and phyically healthy.  You can get in touch with Julia by emailing her at healthgemsbyjules@outlook.com  or go to Facebook If you are struggling with your life please reach out. You can join Julia and I in our private group at www.facebook.com/groups/speaktomegodimlistening  where you will also get 30 days of my book "Speak to Me God I'm Listening- 365 Daily Meditations for Those That Want to Hear God Answer Life's Toughest Questions" at www.amazon.com/author/lindalarsonschlitz Join our 7 day Sobriety Challenge at  https://7daysobrietychallenge.com/For more information find me at www.lindalarsonschlitz.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=3B5KBLVM8ZBAG&source=url)

Laura Sliwicki is nothing short of an inspirational miracle. Her life was a mess until she learned that God had a purpose for her and was willing to walk along with me these last few years to get mentally, emotionally and physically well. She is clean and sober and is graduating with her associates degree in substance abuse counseling.  Listen to her story on how to overcome the darkest of moments and rise above the challenges of life. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=3B5KBLVM8ZBAG&source=url)

Few of us have been in situations where the mere thought of screaming in fear could lead you to your death. Elizabeth Carlson grew up in Poland during WWII and the time of the holocaust. If you escaped the chambers you may not escape the guns and bombs and many other ways that you could have been killed. This compelling story of Elizabeth's family escaping Poland is meant to inspire others to trust the God that she has come to know and love as the God of miracles.  Elizabeth loves sharing God's love but now since she has Parkinson's she is not able so please send her some love by buying her book and encouraging her via email at lizstan8005@hotmail.com    and buy her book at https://www.amazon.com/Scream-Quietly-Elizabeth-W-Carlson/dp/1632326256/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=scream+quietly&qid=1618518720&sr=8-1To connect with me you can find me atwww.amazon.com/author/lindalarsonschlitz www.lindalarsonschlitz.com www.linkedin.com/in/lindalarsonschlitz www.twitter.com/lindaschlitz www.instagram.com/lindalarsonschlitz www.facebook.com/lindalarsonschlitz.org www.facebook.com/christianaddictionrecoveryacademy www.facebook.com/faucetministries.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwP50Ft9Xql74FGweRSLzSQ 715-212-2339  Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=3B5KBLVM8ZBAG&source=url)

Depression in the workplace. How do employers deal with their workers who don't feel like getting up in the morning, who can't concentrate when they get there or who have some other type of mental illness or other issues that make things difficult for other team members? Stephanie Kunkel understands and is writing a book about it. Having suffered depression herself and being a business leader as well, she knows first hand why and how mental illness impacts the workplace. It is her passion to help businesses and leaders to gain the knowledge and tools to move others forward as well as their businesses. Listen in for an inspirational message full of applicable strategies for "Leadership Gains." You can find out more about her at WEBSITE https://www.leadershipgains.netEMAIL stephanie@leadershipgains.netLINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/leadershipgains-stephaniekunkel/FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.leadershipgainsTo reach me go toWEBSITE https://www.lindalarsonschlitz.comLINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindalarsonschlitz/FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/lindalarsonschlitz.org/TWITTER https://twitter.com/LindaSchlitzYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwP50Ft9Xql74FGweRSLzSQEMAIL linda@lindalarsonschlitz.comSupport the show

Dr. David MacIntyre,  Psy.D., LPC  knows what it is like to have to finally face the fear of admitting that addiction has taken control of your rational thinking.  As a professional therapist it was hard to come to terms with the fact that his drinking had gotten him in the same situation his patients were facing yet he felt he should be able to handle it so he denied it for too long.  In this inspiring talk Dr. Mac shares his story and encourages others to get the help they need before it's too late. To reach Dr. Machttps://www.centreforwellbeing.net/715-848-5022drmac6380@gmail.comTo reach Lindahttps://www.lindalarsonschlitz.com715-212-2339linda@lindalarsonschlitz.comhttps://facebook.com/lindalarsonschlitzSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=3B5KBLVM8ZBAG&source=url)

David has battled an alcohol addiction since he was 17 years old. Today he has his life back. 115 days sober brings with it a valid drivers license, a car back in the driveway, bills paid and dignity restored. He shares his story here and is a true inspiration!  Meet us on Saturday mornings on Zoom at our Sspeak to Me God recovery support group meeting. Go to www.lindalarsonschlitz.com and check out our events.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=3B5KBLVM8ZBAG&source=url)

My husband was spit at and physically injured by a meth addict a couple of days ago and it was like watching television. She also spit at the police when they got there and it was just a week ago, watching television when we saw a man with an underlying mental illness was high on drugs and he too spit on the police. He also had to have a spit hoodie put on him. After all we are in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic!. Unfortunately he ended up dead. Addiction gets the best of all of us at one time or another. Whether it is food, drugs, social media, sex , television, gambling, work or something else, it all starts with a mindset. We just need to change our thinking and decide. Are you ready to change?Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=3B5KBLVM8ZBAG&source=url)

After being hit by a drunk driver Jason died before he experienced an amazing healing that led him to turn the opportunity into a life changing story. After 7 years he still has physical problems but he has been sharing his story and inspiring people to not drink and drive. Listen to this inspiring story of hope and healing.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=3B5KBLVM8ZBAG&source=url)

There is nothing more inspiring than a 97 year old World War II Veteran Marine who spent most of his life serving our country continuing to do so by writing children's books that bring joy, laughter, unity, love and peace to the world. His life lessons of growing up in MIssissippi during the great depression with his best friends being "colored folks" has led him to desire to inspire others to become "color blind."  His book "Oscar The Mouse" was written before the unfortunate racial tension escalated in America began but it will be an asset for parents and teachers to use to help children overcome their fears of what they don't understand and have judged based on what they see rather than who someone is.  Sam's kickstarter is helping him to raise funds to publish the book. Give back to this veteran and support this worthy cause.   To help Sam out you can support him on Kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sallybaker/oscar-the-mouse?fbclid=IwAR0PkAgcmvnTqJd6s2-5cF73fTEU030FsE8wWj1LuRsJw6J2nQ-3bjwXCxESupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=3B5KBLVM8ZBAG&source=url)

April Tribe Giauque has found her purpose. It is helping other women who are caught in the throes of abuse to overcome their fears and press forward to freedom and healing. Her compelling story of getting out of an abusive relationship with 5 kids, including 2 with autism will give you HOPE for the future. She has turned her tragedy into triumph and is sharing it with her readers in her 2nd book "Out of Darkness" Support the show

Aaron Winowiski is the Pastor of New Day Christian Church in Weston Wisconsin.  Long before Covid-19 and the subsequent stay at home orders came into play, his church had figuratively already left the building. In this episode he explains why. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=3B5KBLVM8ZBAG&source=url)

Peter Shankman is described by The New York Times as “a Rockstar who knows everything about social media and then some.” He is a 5x best selling author, entrepreneur and corporate keynote speaker for organizations like Ted X,  American Express, Sprint and, The US Department of Defense,  I got to know Peter after reading his book "Faster Than Normal" which affirmed my belief that ADHD is a gift not a curse. Today he is going to share with us how we can be Faucets of HOPE and succeed in business and life by just being nice.   Find Peter at www.petershankman.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=3B5KBLVM8ZBAG&source=url)

Joan Steinagle is a Wausau, WI nurse who has been inspiring and supporting her patients for over 25 years.  Listen to how to keep the faith in an unpredictable world. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=3B5KBLVM8ZBAG&source=url)

When God speaks He is consistent. Bill and I have been friends for nearly 43 years and the uncanny similarities of our stories is amazing. God has proven to the world that He can take even the most lost hippies and speak to them in ways that will change the world. Bill and I were led by God to publish books with nearly the same title and same cover photography just months apart. This podcast will show that there is no competition when we are each following our own calling. Bill will talk about his book "Speak Lord I'm Listening" You can connect with Bill of Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/bill.folzSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=3B5KBLVM8ZBAG&source=url)

A countless number of people have transformed their lives because Jill lived her faith. I would not be here if it was not for Jill who shared the love of God with me when I was 21 and stuck in a life of drugs and insanity and she was a 16 year old just living out her faith. Listen to how the voice of God changes lives!  Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=3B5KBLVM8ZBAG&source=url)

Dave Brisbin has a unique perspective on the way Jesus has been depicted in mainstream Christianity and throughout the world. He has spent most of his life studying the Jesus that walked the earth and brings to us a new way to consider what and who Jesus really is. Listen in for Dave's overview of his new book "Daring to Think Again. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=3B5KBLVM8ZBAG&source=url)

Linda Larson Schlitz, Licensed Counselor talks about her organization Faucet of HOPE Ministries and figuring out our purpose in life. The key to knowing what we are created for is found in spending time developing a relationship with our Creator. Linda teaches from her new book "Speak to Me God I'm Listening-365 Meditations for Those Who Want to Hear God Answer Life's Toughest Questions." Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=3B5KBLVM8ZBAG&source=url)