A Cup of Gratitude

This week is special episode number three in the summer break series. I hope you enjoy this solo-cast, part three of five of Five Keys to Sharing Your Story with Kingdom Impact with Amanda Schaefer.
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 151 countries and 3700 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.

 Connect with Amanda at www.acupofgratitude.org or on Social media. 
www.instagram.com/acupof_gratitude
www.facebook.com/amanda.f.schaefer
www.acupofgratitude.org
https://youtube.com/@acupofgratitude?si=PF55x6T4ecrs7jdg

This week is a special episode, number two of the Summer Break series entitled: Five Keys to Sharing Your Story with Kingdom Impact. These specials are a gift to you, an invitation to join your host in learning how to use the powerful story God has given you to reach others! Each week of the series builds on the last and is a solo-cast with your Host, Amanda. Be sure to catch them all! 

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 151 countries and 3700 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, 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.

 Connect with Amanda at www.acupofgratitude.org or on Social media. 
www.instagram.com/acupof_gratitude
www.facebook.com/amanda.f.schaefer
www.acupofgratitude.org
https://youtube.com/@acupofgratitude?si=PF55x6T4ecrs7jdg

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 151 countries and 3700 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, won a Christlit Literary Award, placed in the finals of the Golden Scroll Awards, and just won an award at 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.
Connect with Amanda at www.acupofgratitude.org or on Social media. 
www.instagram.com/acupof_gratitude
www.facebook.com/amanda.f.schaefer
www.acupofgratitude.org
https://youtube.com/@acupofgratitude?si=PF55x6T4ecrs7jdg
Holy Plot Twists: https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Plot-Twists-Still-Writing/dp/1963377435/

This week, I speak with Lori Vober, who suffered a hemorrhagic stroke at age twenty-nine and then developed epilepsy from the stroke. She is a survivor, an overcomer, a connector, and passionate about sharing hope with others. Even with her difficulties, Lori and her husband, Dainis, were able to become adoptive parents to a sibling group of three. Lori’s journey and books can be found at www.lorivober.com. We look at her childhood up to the present to find the beautiful thread of Jesus in her life. You won’t want to miss this inspiring episode!
http://www.unstuck-conference.com
*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa

This week, I speak with Mischelle Gottsch, the CEO/Founder of Altered Stories Ministry and Podcast Host of the Altered Stories Show. She is a wife to Mark, mother to her adult daughter, Tawny, Gigi to Bentley Rose, aunt, friend, speaker, ministry and business leader, and is passionate about helping women to share their God stories to help women overcome their struggles. She is also a childhood cult survivor. We look at her childhood up to the present to find the beautiful thread of Jesus in her life. You won’t want to miss this encouraging episode! 

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Amazon Book Purchase link: 
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ASM website: www.alteredstories.org

LinkedIn Profile: 
http://linkedin.com/in/mischelle-saunders-gottsch

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*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa