One Voice Makes A Difference with Janet Swanson

Pastor Paula tells when her husband, the pastor had pain in his arm and thought he had a pulled muscle that led to his death.   Isaiah 43:1-2 1 But now, this is what the Lord says, He who is your Creator, Jacob, And He who formed you, Israel: "Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine! 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the river...

Denise shares her testimony and how childhood upbringing effects our marriage and parenting. Denise shares with us how she came to write her first book that led to a deeper healing at Living Waters Ministry.   Denise is a motivational speaker, author, and Certified Living Waters Heart Healing Minister/Coach. She's also a mother of 7 and Mimi. Isaiah 43:19 New American Standard Bible Behold, I am g...

Chaifa tells her story of childhood abuse and how the enemy starts early attaching those who have a prophetic call on their lives.   Chaifa stands with the Nex/Gen prophets!   Prophets - Come out of the Wilderness. It's Time to Build. Prophets have earned quite the rep since the birth of the prophetic movement, over a decade ago.   There's been a question in this season among the church, "Is God S...

Tommy tells his story of breaking his back and then later being diagnosed with Colon Cancer and having a full Colectomy.   The focus is God is a healer of the Spirit, Soul and Body Tommy grew up in a military family. He was born in Australia and lived in three continents by the time he was five years old.   He loves the study of martial arts and tells his story how his identity was in "what" he co...

Pastor Candice talks about the three fall holidays on the Jewish Calendar and how Jesus observed them all! Dr. Candice Smithyman is an international prophetic revivalist & healing minister who is Founding Pastor (retired) of Freedom Destiny Church in Orange Park, Florida……She received her Doctorate of Ministry in Christian Counseling from Jacksonville Theological Seminary in Jacksonville, Florida...

Dawn tells her story of incest and how it affected her marriage that eventually ended in divorce.   Dawn is an Influencer, Pastor, Global Communicator, Podcaster, Coach, and Best-Selling Author for over 20 years!  Dawn is the founder and CEO of the BraveHearted Woman, a transformational coaching and personal growth development enterprise designed to awaken and cultivate the vision of women-dreamer...

Angela tells her God story how the Lord has been helping her navigate through the pain of grief, loss, pain and identity crisis. James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. What does it even mean to "submit" to God? Have you really ever thought about it?   Today you are going to be so blessed by hearing how Angela learned how to submit her life, her s...

"How did I get here? I am here by choices I've made my whole life".   You will hear the powerful story of how Debra found HOPE in the middle of darkness even when her darkness was created by her own choices in life.   She played the fool and danced with the world  and caressed the voices in her head that whispered lies from the pits of hell.   Debra believed the lies and allowed herself to walk do...

Everyone has a destiny, a dream, a talent, a test, a journey,   a calling, obstacles,   haters, failures, and   everyone has a choice !   You are listening to a series I spoke on the life of Joseph, but I have attached a special personal word for you at the end, so don't stop listening.   What have your choices been? All the choices you have made have led to this moment right here, right now.   Ha...

Janet gives a word of encourage to all those who are in ministry. She saw prophetic Vision in prayer of what is happening to the body of Christ under varies trials. The other day while I was in prayer, I saw a vision.   I saw ministers, pastors, prophets, evangelists, shepherds, teachers   and all those who have the testimony of Jesus. I saw them standing in the middle of a river surrounded by All...

Tom was at the end of his rope, ready to take his life, then the Holy Spirit showed up in a powerful way.   This week's podcast is quite possibly the most powerful interview I have done!   You are going to be filled with hope and you will never forget this conversation.   Pastor Tom Akins is from Statesboro, Georgia and now lives in Wrightsville, Georgia He   is the pastor at Oaky Grove Church and...

At 11 years old, Lacey was already smoking weed, addicted to porn, dabbling with psychics   and identified as bi-sexual. But then Jesus stepped in and radically transformed her life.   You guys, you are going to be so inspired by Lacey's story.   Lacey is 26 and a mother to 5 children. She is married to Luke Thompson and they both study at the   Fire School of Ministry. (Reinhard Bonnke)     Lacey...

Welcome to our second season of ONE VOICE MAKES A DIFFERENCE podcast, with Janet Swanson. In this new episode, Elaine tells of her journey of being a mom   of four military officers, one each in the Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marines. Her heart is to reach out to moms to bring comfort to their empty hearts while their children serve in the military.   Elaine Lowry Brye is a mom who knows about let...

Rhett tells his story of being diagnosed with childhood disease of Ulcerated Colitis   and Crohn's Disease and the God moments he's had along the way.   Today is 100 episodes of One Voice Makes A Difference!   As you all know, we've been raising awareness of childhood disease, Crohn's, UC, Iliesotomy, colostomy, and Colon cancer!   For the past two months you have heard many stories and today I wa...

A story about a small town girl that had no where to turn.   She found strength and hope as God began to show up in small powerful ways   As you all know, I have been doing everything within my power to bring awareness to Crohn's Disease, Ulcerated Colitis, Auto-Immune Disorders, Ileostomy, Colostomy,   & Urostomy bags, Colon cancer etc.   I have been so inspired by all my guest that have been on...

Howard tells his story of bladder cancer and how the voice of hope got him through it all.  I think one of the hardest things you can do in life is find the voice of hope when bad news knocks on your door!   If you live long enough, you will find yourself going through something that is bigger than you and bigger than your own voice.   Many of us work hard at denying toxic, or bad emotions.   What...

As you know, I am bringing awareness to IBD, Crohn's, UC, Colon Cancer, Auto Immune Disorders, and childhood sickness. You will be so inspired by hearing Jason and his mom's story.   They encouraged me so much even with our own walk with my son's disease.   Jason Roberts is 25 years old and currently lives in New Orleans, Louisiana.  He grew up in Georgia and played baseball all throughout his upb...

Kim tells how she made it through the roughest waters of her life. Being diagnosed with Cancer that eventually led to a permanent colostomy bag.   Kim is a 58 year old mother of six and a survivor of cancer.   When my son was sick in the hospital, Kim reached out to me with so much compassion and told me if I needed anything she would be there. She's a complete stranger to me, but not a stranger t...

Ana tells her story of childhood disease of Crohn's and how she is dealing with the challenges it brings.   If you've been following my journey with my son Rhett Swanson, then you know   I am bringing awareness to IBD, Crohn's, Ulcerated Colitis, Colon Cancer, Ileostomy bags, and childhood disease.   Today you will hear about Ana's story of survival and how she got through it all.     Ana is 28 ye...

Melinda talks about the thing that she had feared happened to her like in Job's case in the Bible. For her it was Colon Cancer, Death of husband, Chemo, Partial colectomy with Colostomy bag, and second diagnoses of cancer.   Job 3:24-26 24 I sigh when food is put before me, and my groans pour out like water.  25 For the thing I feared has overtaken me, and what I dreaded has befallen me.  26 I am...

Dana talks about her diagnoses of Pancreatic insufficiency at the age of 5 years old and how she beat the odds of what the doctors said.  For the next few weeks I am bringing recognition to those who have suffered and overcame  childhood disease such as Crohn's, Ulcerated Colitis, Colon Cancer, Ileostomy bags, Pancreatic disease etc.  You are going to be so touched by Dana's story!  Dana Whitfield...

Jacob Rich tells about his fight with Inflammatory Bowel Disease and how it affected his life and almost killed him. I first met Jacob when my son Rhett was in the hospital at Saint Joseph's in Savannah, Ga. He saw my Fb post and was moved by Rhett's story and he reached out to Rhett to let him know that everything was going to be ok. Jacob is living proof that it's not the end of the world to hav...

Janet gives a prophetic word for those who have found themselves in a battle and feel like God has abandoned them!   Here I am in a hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. My son had major surgery, a colectomy and we had to drive him here in the midst of extreme sickness.   I look back and I don't know how we made it.   Maybe that's you too!   You have come through things and you know if it had not bee...

I was inspired by one of my students the other day when she innocently played a on the church speaker, right after baptismal that was BAD!   She was a brand new believer and I kindly told her, "when you become a Christian, you shouldn't listen to music like this." She said, "Really? Well….what exactly does it mean to be a Christian?"   As I heard her heart, I thought to myself, "I wonder how many...

Nicole talks about her experience of childhood abuse, trauma of suicide and how now she is using her voice to make a difference all over the world.