Sarah Williams is the Grant Compliance Officer at The Warriors Refuge, where she plays a vital role in writing and managing grants that fund critical programs for homeless veterans. Her professional journey in this field led her to earn an associate’s degree in business management, further strengthening her dedication to service and support for those in need.
A former Marine, Sarah’s life took a transformative turn in 2017 when she felt a deep calling to follow Yahuah. This spiritual awakening sparked her passion for teaching the Torah and sharing the message of Yahshua Messiah through her ministry, Wind of Change Torah Ministry. She focuses on restoring the original biblical foundations and spreading the truth of Yahuah’s love and salvation.
In addition to her ministry, Sarah is a devoted wife and mother, actively developing a homestead with her husband. Together, they embrace sustainable living, spiritual growth, and community outreach, recently preparing to raise chickens and goats as part of their self-sufficient lifestyle.
Sarah’s personal journey is one of healing and deliverance, having overcome numerous challenges, including sickness, addictions, and spiritual battles. Now, she experiences a deep peace and Shalom that surpasses all understanding, a gift she shares with others through her work and ministry. Inspired by the words of 2 Corinthians 12:9, Sarah has learned to embrace her weaknesses, trusting that in these moments, Yahuah’s power is made perfect. Her mission is to help others find the same healing, peace, and empowerment she has experienced through her faith.
Welcome to Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity! My guest is Laura Lee.
Laura Lee and I discuss narcissism, abuse, deliverance, and our identity in Yeshua.
Laura Lee is a Modern-Day Samaritan Woman, deeply committed to guiding others toward the healing and freedom she has experienced through Yeshua. Like the woman at the well in John 4:7-29, Laura Lee was seen by God, confronted by truth, and set free by the transformative power of the Messiah. Her story is a testimony of how Jesus met her in her darkest moments, offering compassion, understanding, and complete healing from shame and despair.
With empathy born from her own journey through deep struggles, Laura Lee now dedicates her life to helping others find the same freedom. She combines her personal experience with a professional background in Chemical Dependency Counseling, along with certifications in Peer Recovery and Substance Abuse, to offer both expert guidance and compassionate care. Her approach empowers individuals to break free from addiction and pain, guiding them toward restoration and a life of hope in Christ.
Welcome to Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity! My guest today is Simonette Cherepanov.
Have you seen Disney’s Inside Out 2? Simi talks about that movie as it relates to our emotions and thoughts. We also discuss how Yahweh described Himself in Exodus 34 and why this should give us peace.
Simonette is a pastoral counselor who emigrated from Venezuela to the United States with her husband and children when she was thirty. With a diverse professional background, she has worked as an EMT, an EKG tech, and a phlebotomist. She is also a dedicated teacher of the Creation Gospel by Dr. Hollisa Alewine.
In her forties, Simonette returned to school to earn a Bachelor of Science in Ministry Leadership and became an ordained minister. In her sixties, she pursued further education to become a Brain Health Professional and is currently working toward a doctorate in Creation Therapy. Additionally, Simonette is the Founder and CEO of Seven Lamp Wellness dot com where she continues to integrate her passion for spiritual and physical well-being.
Welcome to Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity. This week my guest Rachel Lish talks about walking away from the Mormon church and being healed from depression.
Rachel and Matt are worship leaders who lead a traveling ministry and own a campground called Hope Acres, where visitors can vacation and celebrate the Lord’s Feasts. A gifted psalmist, Rachel began writing music at just five years old. Although she was raised in the LDS church, she left it in her teens to follow Jesus.
Rachel loves to share her story of incredible healing from depression, offering hope and encouragement to others through her testimony.
Welcome to Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity. Today’s guest is Dena Smiley, a seasoned professional whose journey encompasses social work, faith, and service.
Dena began her professional odyssey upon earning a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Denver in 1998. With a passion for helping others, she obtained her clinical license in 2000. She delved into psychiatric care, serving in both inpatient settings and within the reputable Kaiser Permanente outpatient mental health clinic.
Transitioning her focus towards the educational domain, Dena found fulfillment in partnering with children and families navigating diverse special needs. Her expertise blossomed as she assumed the role of a district-wide coach for positive behavior support, leaving an indelible mark on the school social work landscape.
The arrival of her own family in 2006 prompted Dena to establish a private practice, allowing her to harmonize professional endeavors with the joys of motherhood. Complementing her professional pursuits, Dena generously volunteered in church counseling ministries and shared the transformative practice of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) at women’s events and bible studies.
Dena’s spiritual journey, spanning three decades, has been a transformative force in her life, igniting a genuine desire to utilize her God-given gifts for the betterment of humanity. Driven by compassion, she has embarked on numerous international missions, advocating for the marginalized and underserved in third-world countries.
In recent years, Dena’s faith journey has deepened as she and her family embraced the restored Hebrew names, observed biblical feasts, and honored the original Sabbath. Amidst her professional and spiritual commitments, Dena finds solace in nature, indulging in hobbies such as hiking, paddle boarding, and herbalism. Alongside her family, she has cultivated a serene homestead in East Tennessee, where they embrace the joys of homeschooling and cherish the bonds of family and community.
