Annie's Pink Chair Podcast

In this episode, Annie is joined by Lacey Sturm, former lead singer of Christian metal band, Flyleaf. Lacey grew up in poverty and felt like a burden to her mother. After her cousin was murdered by a man she had admired, she questioned her existence and the God whom her mother trusted. Tune in to hear how years of reckless behavior and suicidal tendencies were turned around when she encountered th...

In this episode, Annie is joined by special guest, Miranda Triplett, for an incredible testimony. Miranda shares her story of growing up through the trauma of abuse leading to an encounter of being kidnapped by age 17 and a frighteningly close call with sex trafficking. Years later, after finding herself newly married and growing in her faith, her husband found himself in an unexpected battle with...

In this week's episode, Annie Lobert has a conversation with Sheryl Cooper, rock wife of Alice Cooper and kingdom influencer! As a trained ballerina being newly introduced into the rock world, Sheryl shares the incredible journey of how she and Alice met leading into 45 years of marriage. Through these years, they navigated the raw trials of marriage through drugs and alcohol. However, a commitmen...

In part 2 of this episode, Annie continues a must-hear conversation with Les and Joyce Carlsen. They share how they transitioned from a world of debauchery and drugs to a radical transformation through Christ that led them to encounter the Christian metal group, Bloodgood. Just when Les was ready to give up the music industry, God led them back into rock with brand new songs and a band built on Hi...

In part 1 of this episode, Annie is joined by Les and Joyce Carlsen from the band, Bloodgood. The Carlsens share their raw journey through the world of drugs and rock and roll to a growing relationship with Jesus that changed the course of their lives and their music career. While encountering a very real battle with spiritual warfare, Les and Joyce went from doing lines of cocaine to diving into...

In this week's episode, Annie shares an honest message about the importance of finding rhythms of rest and reflection to prevent a life of burnout. She expounds on the dangers in the busyness of trying to be “superwoman” to everyone that can lead to chronic and secondary traumatic stress. Tune in for some practical wisdom on how to practice soul-care and rest in God's grace while staying plugged i...

In this episode, Annie is joined by friend and special guest, Tamia Dow, for a captivating testimony from the frontlines. Tamia is an ordained minister, filmmaker and retired police detective who educates and empowers people to live a life free from domestic violence and oppression. She shares her life-changing surrender to God’s plan alongside a tumultuous journey through police and criminal just...

On this week's episode, Annie shares a special message about her "Alabaster Box" and the transformation that God has done in her heart. Annie revisits a similar story of the woman in Luke 7 who was outcast because of the sexual shame of her past until Jesus came into her life and changed everything. Tune in for a powerful message inviting us to come to Jesus and pour out our lives to receive...

In this episode, Annie is joined by Janet Hathaway, Information & Referral Coordinator at Hookers for Jesus. In this role, she reaches out to meet women in the sex industry where they are and offer them resources from Destiny House while sharing the unconditional love of God. Janet shares her own story from coming out of the stripping industry to a life-changing experience of God’s divine prot...

In part two of Annie's conversation with Dr. Elaine, you'll hear much-needed encouragement to lean into the fullness of God’s presence and walk in faith over fear in these tumultuous days—no matter what the circumstances look like. Dr. Carol Elaine is the President and Founder of Carol Elaine Ministries, ¡WOW! (Women of the Word) and co-founder of Christ Exalted Seminary. Tune in for an uplifting...

In part one of Annie's conversation with Dr. Elaine, you'll hear her testimony of the miraculous healing of her spine after a mind-blowing encounter with Jesus and the prophetic realignment Christ is doing in His church for today’s world. Dr. Carol Elaine is the President and Founder of Carol Elaine Ministries, ¡WOW! (Women of the Word) and co-founder of Christ Exalted Seminary. You don’t want to...

In this episode, Annie invites friend and colleague, Kricket Olin, to the Pink Chair. Kricket shares an honest testimony of her experience navigating a marriage faced with sex addiction and pornography, and how it simultaneously led to her own journey of recovery from past cycles of codependency. What could have been the destruction of their relationship ultimately set Kricket on a path toward hea...

In this episode, Annie chats with Pastors Michael and Stephanie Rowan who share their raw testimony about the real ups and downs of ministry, recovering from sexual abuse and divorce to the restoration of God’s grace to carry out the calling of ministry. If you’ve ever felt like your past has hindered you from showing up for the calling on your life, you don't want to miss this! For more informati...

In Part Two of Annie's conversation with Jessica Grover, they talk about the reality of the demonic realm and spiritual warfare within the darker side of Jessica's performance career in Las Vegas. But, God got a hold of her heart one night through prayer where her world was rocked by His love and mercy. Listen in for more on how Jessica found life-changing acceptance and redemption at Destiny Hous...

In Part One of Annie's conversation with Jessica Grover, you'll hear her phenomenal testimony from leaving home young and entering the stripping industry to art performances around the world. After a lifetime of emptiness in seeking to find worth and prove her value to the world, Jessica shares her life-changing encounter with the true love of God. Be sure to tune in next week to hear the rest of...

In this episode, Annie chats with Vance Johnson, believer from the Denver Broncos. Vance shares his raw story about recovery from childhood trauma to achieving success as a pro-athlete while struggling with substance abuse and sex addiction. At rock bottom, Vance found the miracle of redemption in Christ on the road to recovery. You don’t want to miss his powerful testimony! For more information a...

In this episode, Annie Lobert chats with Danielle Freitag whose private practice counsels women coming out of sexual abuse and exploitation toward the road of restoration. Danielle shares her redemption story recovering from addiction and the strip club industry, through the power of forgiveness and being born again in Christ.  For more information about Annie Lobert visit  www.hookersfo...

In part 2 of Annie Lobert's conversation with Lori Trotter, they discuss the cycle of hurt and abuse that contributes to the strongholds of the sex industry for both the perpetrator and the victim. They share an important reminder that no one is too far gone for God to step in and change their life. Annie and Lori are living proof of that.  For more information about Annie Lobert visit ...

In part 1 of this episode, Annie Lobert has a raw conversation with long-time friend and business owner Lori Trotter who shares her redemption story. After coming to the end of self-shame and an unbearable brokenness, Lori found the beauty of God’s unconditional love and a life of renewed purpose.  For more information about Annie Lobert visit  www.hookersforjesus.org Facebook @Annielobe...

On this episode, Annie Lobert has a second conversation with Denise Goulet, the founder of sex trafficking ministry, Worth Fighting For. Annie and Denise take a deep dive into the grey-area topic of prophecy, demonic warfare and the labels we assume in spite of our calling and identity in Christ. For more information about Annie Lobert visit  www.hookersforjesus.org Facebook @Annielobert Inst...

On this episode, Annie Lobert chats with Matt Olin on the controversial topic of pornography. Matt shares about a past full of guilt and shame, but also a reminder that you are never too far gone for God. You do not want to miss this powerful story that highlights God's grace! For more information about Annie Lobert visit  www.hookersforjesus.org Facebook @Annielobert Instagram @Annielobert T...

A Broken Past—A Redemptive Future. Special Guest: Sha Cary In this episode, Annie sits down with Minister Sha Cary who shares her redemption story. After spending her childhood searching for fulfillment and thinking she knew Jesus, Sha found triumph and true hope for a better future.  For more information about Annie Lobert visit  www.hookersforjesus.org Facebook @Annielobert Instagram @...

On this week's episode, Annie Lobert shares her personal story of complex trauma and discusses how it usually starts at a very young age with feelings of fear, panic, anxiety and dread. Listen to how Annie has lived that out and is now using her story to teach other sex trafficking survivors everything she has learned.  For more information about Annie Lobert visit  www.hookersforjesus.o...

On this episode of the Pink Chair Podcast, Annie Lobert sits down with friend and pastor at Grace Christian Center, Mia Wolfe. They discuss how God stepped into their lives at just the right time and how we should minister to others through our mistakes. For more information about Annie Lobert visit  www.hookersforjesus.org Facebook @Annielobert Instagram @Annielobert Twitter @Annielobert Hos...

On this episode, Annie Lobert chats with Pastor and friend, Denise Goulet. Pastor Denise is being used in a powerful way to influence women all over the world. Through her dynamic teaching, she connects with women in practical ways, by giving them challenging principles to change their lives physically, mentally, and spiritually.  For more information about Annie Lobert visit  www.h...