
Episode 140
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In this Episode, I interview special guest, Jama Edlund. Jama is a dedicated wife, mother, and Mema that lives with her husband of 42 years, Jeff, in the KC area. She loves hiking, Christian fiction, and hosting holiday events. She is retired and serves on the Board of Found and Woven (formerly known as If Not for Grace Ministries), an organization supporting those impacted by abortion. In our authentic conversation, Jama shares her “Freed into a Life of Joy and Abundance” God story about how she was freed into a life of joy as she healed from her abortion wounds by fully grasping the depth of God’s sacrificial love through reading scripture and participating in an abortion healing recovery program at Found and Woven, with her husband. She also shares encouraging words from scripture and information about the abortion recovery services offered by Found and Woven to help those who are struggling with abortion trauma.
This Episode also shares a mental health tip from our ministry partner and licensed mental health professional, Sherrie Pucket.

In This Episode:
- Jama is retired and serves on the Board of Found and Woven (formerly known as If Not for Grace Ministries), an organization supporting those impacted by abortion.
- Jama and her husband are enjoying retirement on their family farm. They also love hiking and camping.
- No matter what your story is, it helps people become more compassionate towards people. It also opens the doors and breaks down walls so others can share stories.
- Jama shares her “Freed into a Life of Joy and Abundance” God story.
- With every story we have, the beginning and the end always start with God. He is the author of our stories.
- Her story began when she was nineteen years old, and things started to change. She had a very traumatic experience.
- Her heart was empty, and it started to fill up with anger. Wounded people, wound people.
- We are all born under sin, and God made a way for us to be reconciled to Him through Jesus Christ. We are saved by grace through faith and it is not by anything we can do because it is a gift from God.
- It was such a privilege for her to hear other women’s stories and offer them hope that they don’t have to live under that guilt and shame. They can be out from under the pain and live the abundant life Jesus has for them to live.
- We share our stories for His glory. He is worthy to be praised.
- What Jesus did was enough. There is nothing left to be forgiven because He took it all.
Bio
Links:
Altered Stories Ministry 52-Week Devotional
Altered Stories Show on YouTube
Quotes:
- “No matter what your story is, it helps people become more compassionate towards people. It also opens the doors and breaks down walls so others can share stories.” – Jama Edlund
- “With every story we have, the beginning and the end always start with God. He is the author of our stories. ” – Jama Edlund
- “We are all born under sin, and God made a way for us to be reconciled to Him through Jesus Christ.” – Jama Edlund
- ” We share our stories for His glory. He is worthy to be praised.” – Jama Edlund