Annie's Pink Chair Podcast

 In this episode, Annie talks with Nelson McIlveen of Sentry H2O, a family-owned business transforming lives and communities with clean, healthy water. From supporting East Palestine residents after the train derailment in 2023 to providing innovative filtration solutions, Nelson shares how his personal health journey led him to create a company that cares. Discover why clean water matters fo...

In Part 2 of this episode, Jack Vale — the man behind the world-famous Pooter “fart” toy — shares the serious side of being a practical joker. He opens up about growing up in church, being raised by a single mother and how his step-father remained a positive influence after their divorce. Jack reveals early faith influences, the inspiration behind his pranks and why humor can be a shortcut to mean...

In this special edition of  Annie’s Pink Chair , Annie sits down with her husband, Stryper Guitarist and Founding Member Oz Fox, to discuss martyrdom and faith in the face of tragedy. From the stoning of Stephen in the Bible to the shocking death of Conservative Christian Leader Charlie Kirk, they explore how society has become desensitized to violence and the media’s role in shaping our perc...

Annie shows her jokester side in this lighthearted episode. She sits down with Jack Vale, aka “the fart guy”—YouTube star, comedian, actor and producer — whose hidden-camera pranks have been viewed by millions and even landed him invites to the Grammys. Jack tackles burning questions like: Did Jesus pass gas? And why do some people get so uptight about this kind of humor? Get ready to be entertain...

In Part 2 of this episode, trafficking survivor Lori Trotter shares her journey through relationships that promised value but left her feeling discarded. Lori reflects on lack of healthy boundaries with men and toxic love, but also the Lord's provision along the way. Annie addresses misconceptions about trafficking survivors in the Church, while Lori explains her journey out — finding peace in God...

In this episode, Lori Trotter, a trafficking survivor turned hairstylist, shares her powerful journey. Lori opens up about her struggles with addiction, suicidal thoughts and the trauma of trafficking. She reflects on her childhood, marked by instability and fear, and how these early experiences shaped her understanding of love and security. Through her faith journey, Lori discovered that true lov...

In Part 4, Christian radio show host Dominique Bautista reveals the depths of her battle with drug addiction and the transformative power of surrendering to God. From the throes of addiction to a pivotal moment of divine intervention, Dominique shares her journey through detox and the profound spiritual awakening that followed. As she navigated recovery, God guided her back to Las Vegas to reclaim...

Annie is joined again by Dominique Bautista, a Christian talk radio host and a survivor whose journey is nothing short of miraculous. Dominique emerged from the depths of despair and trauma — abandoned, abused, homeless and battling addiction for 17 years. She once rejected God, until a chance encounter with a cab driver changed everything. God’s love continued to relentlessly pursue her and pierc...

In Part 3, Sandy Kuhn shares more about her tumultuous journey with her first husband, whom she met in AA. As Sandy’s hunger for God’s Word grew, her husband’s behavior darkened. She reflects on how her pursuit of righteousness transformed her desires, shifting her focus from worldly attractions to spiritual fulfillment. Sandy describes going to war for her marriage — exhausting all avenues — unti...

In Part 2 of this episode, Sandy Kuhn courageously continues to share her journey of resilience and redemption. Raised amid turmoil following her father’s abandonment of the family, Sandy sought solace in relationships and substances that only deepened her wounds. From finding sobriety to navigating a tumultuous marriage, she candidly discusses how her life looked good on the outside, but she was...

In Part 1 of this episode, Annie opens with a powerful message about waiting on God amid life’s challenges. Joined by guest Sandy Kuhn, they discuss Sandy’s journey from childhood adversity to finding redemption. Sandy talks about the impact of her parents’ divorce at a young age, which led her down a tumultuous path of seeking love in all the wrong places. Feeling ostracized in her community, she...

In this powerful solo episode, Annie shares the painful truth of her life in the sex industry, where money could never fill the emptiness she felt inside. She opens up about her near-death experience and the terrifying vision that led her to call out to Jesus — and how He answered. Annie explains the mission behind her ministry to trafficking survivors and how she draws inspiration from Esther’s c...

In Part 2, beauty queen Sharelle Mendenhall shows there's much more to her than a pretty face. She talks about having the same insecurities as other women, and the importance of loving others by first loving ourselves. She also shares the journey of winning the national crown after years of being first runner-up, and an unheard of story in the pageantry world. With raw honesty, Sharelle reflects o...

In this inspiring episode, Annie sits down with Sharelle Mendenhall, Mrs. United States 2024, as she opens up about her faith journey and the challenges of being a Christian in the competitive beauty industry. Sharelle shares how God spoke to her about “the crazy ones,” those who dared to believe and trust in His plan against all odds. She recounts her journey to winning the national title, overco...

In Part 2 of Annie’s conversation with Heidi Harris, they go deeper into Heidi’s journey through Las Vegas, from her time as a cocktail waitress and lounge singer to how she avoided getting caught up in the world of stripping. Heidi shares a fun story about how a python snake played a pivotal role in her transition to becoming a radio talk show host. They also explore how Heidi became a Christian,...

This week — on Pink Chair's 200th episode 🎉 — Annie is joined by talk radio host and author Heidi Harris, whose book "Cocktail Waitress Wisdom" is filled with life lessons learned from her time working in Las Vegas. Heidi grew up watching the iconic Vegas acts backstage, thanks to performing parents — her mom a singer and her dad a trumpet player. In this candid conversation, Annie and Heidi remi...

In Part 2,  Keepers of the Flame  radio host and trauma survivor Dominique Bautista continues to share her tumultuous journey. From running away at 12 and doing drugs with her father, to becoming sexually active and entering into a toxic relationship, Dominique’s path was filled with pain, addiction and heartbreak. After years of being trapped in the sex industry, she hit rock bottom. Bu...

Annie sits down with Dominique Bautista, host of  Keepers of the Flame  radio program and trauma survivor. In Part 1, Dominique shares the beginning of her journey through an abusive childhood, dealing with addiction and abandonment, and caring for her mother amid frequent moves and toxic relationships. Despite the darkness surrounding her — and anger at God for her turbulent life — Domi...

In Part 2 of this episode, Tina Dixon opens up more about the brutal reality of her life in trafficking and addiction. From escaping childhood pain to enduring years of abuse and addiction, Tina’s story is one of survival against all odds. After surviving a shooting and years of destructive behavior, Tina found a path to healing through Destiny House. Now, at 58, Tina is a thriving businesswoman a...

In Part 1 of this intriguing episode, Annie interviews Tina Dixon, a trafficking survivor who shares the beginnings of her tumultuous journey. Tina’s story is one of survival — from growing up in an abusive home to being manipulated and trafficked as a young teen by a pimp tied to the Dixie Mafia. Through it all, she maintained her sweet and generous spirit. Part 1 ends with a cliffhanger, so list...

In the conclusion of this episode, Annie and husband Oz Fox reflect on the realities of living in a broken world while holding onto the hope that faith provides. Oz opens up about his experience with three brain surgeries in four years, sharing the challenges and victories along the way. They discuss the encouragement they find in biblical stories like Job, and the false belief that suffering is a...

In Part 3 of their conversation, Annie and her husband, Oz Fox of Stryper, discuss the journey of healing after loss. Oz shares how he overcame pain, sadness and anger following his first marriage’s end — leaning on wise counsel and the Holy Spirit for guidance. He opens up about surrendering his desires for a new relationship to God, leading to the beauty of redemption and the blended family he a...

In this candid installment, Annie and husband Oz Fox, of the band Stryper, delve deeper into the realm of emotions. Oz opens up about a personal battle with anger, and distinguishes between the destructive nature of human anger and God’s righteous anger as seen in biblical narratives. They discuss how trauma has physically manifested in their lives and share the hard-won journey toward healing and...

In this episode, Annie sits down with her husband, Oz Fox — lead guitarist and founding member of Stryper — to share part of their journey of healing and hope. Oz opens up about his recent brain surgery and reflects on his musical heritage. They draw inspiration from the Psalms to navigate emotions, such as anxiety, grief and love. He recounts the tender moment they first met, when his comforting...

In Part 2 of this eye-opening conversation, Annie and guest Sam Sorbo continue to tackle the challenges facing families today. They discuss how the current culture robs children of their innocence, and how the removal of prayer and the Bible from schools in 1964 marked a pivotal shift in society. Sam emphasizes the importance of sheltering children from harmful influences like social media and ide...