One Voice Makes A Difference

One Voice Makes A Difference

Janet Swanson shares the raw but real stories of social workers, orphans, prisoners, and those who suffered from childhood abuse or neglect. Tune in each week to One Voice Makes A Difference to hear Janet as she seeks to bring insight or to hear Janet bring insight to these everyday issues that the Christian church has neglected to discuss to show Christ's love and healing to all who have been abused.

Episodes

May 17, 2025 33 mins

This month, we are anchoring our huddles in the heart of worship—what it means to keep the flame burning. Not just musically, but spiritually. We're not just preparing songs—we're preparing a place for the presence of God to dwell.

 You Are Called – You Are a Levite

Scripture Reference: 1 Chronicles 23:5-6
   •   David appointed 4,000 Levites as musicians to minister before the Lord.

  Worship leaders are not just sin...

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Tom was at the end of his rope, ready to take his life, then the Holy Spirit showed up in a powerful way.

This week's podcast is quite possibly the most powerful interview I have done!  You are going to be filled with hope and you will never forget this conversation.

Pastor Tom Akins is from Statesboro, Georgia and now lives in Wrightsville, Georgia

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Jeff Stanford is a pastor who had covid pneumonia and was lying on his death bed. But Joy, his wife, brought healing to him by her faith believing that he would live and not die!

 

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January 20, 2025 54 mins

Do you believe in Miracles? Jim will tell his story of the miraculous things God did in him and for him. 

Jim Hockaday is a man who walks in the power of the Holy Spirit with the gift of healing and miracles.  He has his own Story of Miracles, Signs and Wonders... in his own life!

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Dana tells her whole story for the very first time! No one had ever known about the abuse, rape, and pain she had suffered. 

I met Dana through FaceBook.  I had sent out a video of my story and she was moved by my testimony of what all Jesus had done in my life despite the abuse.  Then I mailed Dana my book and told her to read the details and the Lord would start the journey of healing. So, she did. She kept in touch with me and I...

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Three signs that may indicate that someone will follow through with suicide.

Joey talks to us about how to recognize the signs that indicate someone will follow through with suicide.  

Joey tells us why teenagers are cutting when they are looking for escape.  He will explain to us why we feel numb and what to do about it. Read more

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Carey Rostofer's 500 mile journey by feet led her to the heart of Jesus through pastors, missionaries, and adopted parents who gave her hope.

Rescued from the jungles of Vietnam in the middle of war and chaos, Carey Rostofer saw her mom murdered right in front of her!  The battle didn't end there, just  3 years later her dad was killed in war. No...

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Carey tells her story of a young girl seeing her mom killed in front of her and the journey to freedom.

Rescued from the jungles of Vietnam in the middle of war and chaos, Carey Rostofer saw her mom murdered right in front of her!  The battle didn't end there, just  3 years later her dad was killed in war. Now she's and orphan, her country is bei...

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Carey tells her story of a young girl seeing her mom killed in front of her and the journey to freedom.

Rescued from the jungles of Vietnam in the middle of war and chaos, Carey Rostofer saw her mom murdered right in front of her!  The battle didn't end there, just  3 years later her dad was killed in war. Now she's and orphan, her country is bei...

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Alison Lusted gives us important keys on knowing and understanding what Trauma is, and how we can be healed from it


Today podcast is going to bless you.  I could NOT stop crying all the way through this episode.
Alison and I had a time of prayer before it began and we could feel God's mighty presence.
The Lord showed me that HE wants to heal the "Body of Christ" from TRAUMA!

Alison Lusted is a Certified Christian Therapist for tra...

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In this episode of One Voice Makes a Difference, I am going to dive into the transformative power of fasting, focusing on the principles laid out in Isaiah 58. Fasting is more than abstaining from food—it's about aligning your heart with the will of the Father and seeing heaven move here on earth.

I share  a deeply personal and miraculous story from my 20's whe...

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In this week's episode of One Voice Makes a Difference, I dive into the heart behind my new Bible study, A Throne Room View: Gaining a New Perspective. This 8-week, video-driven study is now available for $45 and offers a powerful journey into God's Word, with passages from Colossians 3:1-4, Revelation 4:1, Ephesians 2:4-9, and Philippians 4:8 serving as a foundation for transformation.

My "why" behind w...

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In this episode, I am diving deep into the powerful passages of Isaiah 40:25-31 and Isaiah 41. We explore God's challenge to His people: "Who holds a candle to me?" The Creator, who brings forth the stars each night, never grows tired or overlooks His creation. Isaiah reminds us that God is everlasting, giving strength to the weary and empowering those who seek Him.

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Title: "From Atheist to Believer: A Near-Death Encounter with Jesus"

In this powerful and moving episode of One Voice Makes a Difference, Janet welcomes 22-year-old Peyton Brown, whose life took a miraculous turn after a near-death experience that shook her atheistic beliefs to the core. 

Raised in a Catholic family but far removed from faith, Peyton had embraced atheism, rejecting any notion of God—until a terrifying health crisis...

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In this special episode of One Voice Makes a Difference, Janet brings you a powerful conversation with Adam King, recorded live from the Faith Over Fear Conference in Orlando, Florida. Adam's journey, shaped by a profound sense of purpose, offers a compelling example of resilience, faith, and the transformative power of mentorship.

Adam and his wife, Jen, faced the painful path of infertility, a journey ...

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Gary shares his story of brokenness and how God showed up in his life and he came to heal the broken-hearted!

Since the age of 18, Gary Taylor has been faithfully preaching, following the call of God from a young age. Even before Gary knew the challenges he would face—betrayal, brokenness, and pain—the Lord had already prepared the way. This week on our podcast, you'll hear Gary's powerful testimony of h...

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Ray and Jessica share how a life-changing encounter with Jesus transformed their approach to business, infusing faith into every aspect of their entrepreneurial journey. They also reveal how that same unwavering faith guided them through a harrowing experience during a bombing in Israel, where they found strength and protection in the midst of chaos.

Have you ever asked these questions before?

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Janet shares with you from the book of Acts 1 about what it means to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

Hey you guys! Just wanted to let you all know that I won't be releasing any episodes for the next 2 months. I will return in September. 

Reason is, I will be getting ready to teach a Bible Study that I have written, a Throne Room View and doing a w...

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Janet shares with you some things she has learned throughout the years about how to combat negative thoughts that brought healing to her heart. 

 

Hey you guys. I am going to share with you some things I have learned throughout the years, but... also... something that I just read that the HOLY SPIRIT BROUGHT LIGHT AND REVELATION! 

I THINK MYSELF HAPPY!!!

 

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Janet's gives a Word of Encouragement from John 16:33 and I Peter 5:1-10

 

Hey you guys! The Lord as put this word in my heart just for you. I don't know why, but maybe you've been asking the question, "why am I suffering so bad? How long do I have to suffer?"

Maybe you've been telling yourself this, "I'm doing the will of God,  I'm a...

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