Episode 193
Are you feeling bound by past trauma in your life? Are you filled with shame from your past? Do you feel like you are too broken to connect with others?
In our authentic conversation, special guest Amanda Schaefer shares her “Chosen by God” God story about how God set her free from being bound up from past trauma and trials that kept her from connection and walking in her full purpose until she met Jesus 20 years ago.
Amanda is the talented podcast host of “A Cup of Gratitude” podcast, award winning author of “Holy Spirit Twists,” and a speaker. She attended NYU and studied in their Dramatic Writing program, too.
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Amanda Schaefer is a podcast host, award-winning author, and speaker. She carries with her the goodness of looking through a lens of gratitude. The “A Cup of Gratitude” podcast is global, reaching over 154 countries and 4000 cities. As a speaker, Amanda teaches the Bible while challenging audiences to live the way God intends.
She has a way of making scripture come alive through everyday examples. Amanda’s books include “Crumbled, A Place for Broken People,” “Daily Instaration,” and “Holy Plot Twists: God is Still Writing Your Story.”
Holy Plot Twists recently won first place in the 2026 Christian Indie Awards; it won a Christlit Literary award, placed in the finals of the Golden Scroll Awards, and just won an award in the 2026 Selah Awards! She is a contributing author of “Life Changing Stories,” “One Chance, One Dance, Don’t Miss the Moments in Your Life,” and “Courageous Voices Unlocked.” Her books are down-to-earth and packed with Biblical truth. Amanda has also written articles for “The Brave Women Series,” “The Uncommon Normal Gratitude Series,” “The Love Offering,” “The Warrior Women Series,” “Butterfly Living, “The Empty Nest Mom Series,” and “The Season Series.” She has been a keynote speaker on stage and online. Recently, Amanda was interviewed by Bold Journey and Canvas Rebel magazines.
In this Episode:
Amanda is the talented podcast host of “A Cup of Gratitude” podcast, award winning author of “Holy Spirit Twists,” and a speaker. She likes to quilt, crochet, and knit, especially when she is watching TV. She loves encouraging others through their own stories.
The Holy Spirit works really well in community where we can speak into each other. Our stories are so interconnected. Amanda shares her “Chosen by God” God story. It wasn’t until 25 years ago, when she was in her second marriage, that she accepted Christ. God allowed the enemy and all of the things to chew away, and then when she accepted Him, all of her bloomed open, and she is not going back in there.
When we are chosen, He is constantly talking to us, drawing us, and calling us.
He is not slow. He is faithful. He is waiting as long as He can to try to reach as many as possible. That is why once we are chosen and we know it, we need to let other people know who He is.
Most people are longing to be seen and heard. God sees them and hears them, but they might not know them. We can be the conduit. We can connect with them by seeing them, hearing them, and being safe and kind.
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- “God allowed the enemy and all of the things to chew away, and then when I accepted Him, all of me bloomed open, and I’m not going back in there.” - Amanda Schaefer
- “He is not slow. He is faithful. He is waiting as long as He can to try to reach as many as possible. That is why once we are chosen and we know it, we need to let other people know who He is.” - Amanda Schaefer
- “Most people are longing to be seen and heard. God sees them and hears them, but they might not know them. We can be the conduit. We can connect with them by seeing them, hearing them, and being safe and kind.” - Amanda Schaefer
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