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The Joy Stories

The Joy Stories

The Joy Stories a faith-filled podcast where real stories of resilience, and hope come alive. You will hear powerful stories of overcoming trials and finding victory through the valley. Life isn’t always easy, but even in the hardest moments, we can find joy in God’s promises with the power of grati...

Recent Episodes

Jan. 1, 2026

“Addiction Recovery Through Faith: A Mother’s Story of Prayer and Hea…

My mother shares her journey from addiction to healing through faith, prayer, and surrender to God. Summary: In this powerful episode of The Joy Stories , host Jessica sits down with her mother, Shelley Winters, to share a de...

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Dec. 18, 2025

More than happy: Pursuing True Joy

In this episode of Joy Stories, Jessica explores the profound difference between happiness and joy, emphasizing that while happiness is often fleeting and tied to external circumstances, joy is a deeper, more enduring state r...

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Dec. 4, 2025

The Quiet thief of Joy: Reclaim the Sacred Gift of Time

In this episode of The Joy Stories , Jessica explores how busyness quietly steals our joy and distracts us from what truly matters. She invites listeners to pause, reflect, and reclaim the sacred gift of time God has given ea...

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Nov. 20, 2025

Turning Pain into Purpose: When Life Gives You Lemons

In this inspiring episode of " The Joy Stories" , host Jessica sits down with Hope Skouras to share her remarkable journey of overcoming chronic illness through faith, community of prayer, resilience, and holistic healing. Di...

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Nov. 6, 2025

Finding Joy in the Unknown: Jessica’s Story of Faith and Healing

In this episode of Joy Stories, Jessica shares her transformative journey through an unknown health issue that led her to discover deep joy and faith. Starting with a terrifying health scare, she navigates through misdiagnose...

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Oct. 27, 2025

Intro to The Joy Stories

Welcome to The Joy Stories, I'm so glad you're here. This episode is a brief description of what The Joy Stories is and who it's for. It's an introduction of who I am and why I have created this podcast. I hope to encourage y...

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