Rivers In The Wasteland

Rivers In The Wasteland

Join Amanda Williams, in Rivers in the Wasteland, as she creates space to share testimonies of God's faithfulness through authentic storytelling and honest conversation.

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June 19, 2026 27 mins

Join Amanda as she describes a lavish gift she received from the Lord in the midst of a very difficult season.

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Join your host, Amanda Williams, as she shares a testimony twenty years in the making. Her story is one of desperation for healing from anxiety after battling it in one way or another for decades. Amanda shares her wrestle with God and how she went from not believing He would ever heal her to realizing God does desire to see us healed and whole.

"Sound Mind" by Melissa Hessler

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As Brad and Katrina shared their testimony we see a story of two people searching desperately for truth, feeling like they'd arrived but still left unsatisfied. Their souls knew there was more and as life started spiraling out of control Brad found himself crying out to Jesus for help. Katrina had her own spiritual encounter years later which was the catalyst for their family finding the right path to follow. Tune in to find out wh...

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Join Amanda as she shares her deepest personal struggle with rejection & offense. Amanda shares deep wounds from adolescence into adulthood and how the enemy has used those experiences to try to keep her bound and deceived. Through her journey she has come to understand the freedom available in Christ and how to hold onto that and walk in the fullness of her identity as a child of God.

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Join Amanda as she tells her story of recently learning her childhood home was destroyed in the Eaton fire in Altadenta, California. She shares the reality of standing in faith when the odds don't look good and where to go when life takes a dark turn.

Bible Verses Referenced:

John 11 The Story of Lazarus

My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. For...

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On this Episode Amanda shares a conversation with Miriam Walker. Miriam shares her testimony of how God moved before and in the midst of losing her husband. Her story reminds us of how present God is during our darkest times. Miriam Walker is a mother of three adult children and currently serves as the Prayer Coach at the New Heights Church in Chandler, Arizona.  She was born in Cleveland, Ohio but moved to Arizona in 20...
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Join Amanda Williams as she interviews podcaster and author, Heather Bradley. Heather shares a story from her book, "Unthinkable " and how God transformed her life from her experience.

Heather Bradley is the founder of Truth:Freedom Ministry @truthfreedomministry, an online space for women, to be equipped and encouraged in the things of God. She is passionate about helping people walk through the hard things of life. A Texas girl a...

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Join your host, Amanda Williams, as she takes you on a journey of discovering a relationship with Jesus! In this episode, she will share life events that she believes had an impact on who she is today and how meeting Jesus was pivotal to giving her a true sense of belonging.

Strong Enough By Stacie Oricco

https://youtu.be/aShGbSMgO28?si=bXh_QbQN4qv1sux7

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June 3, 2024 5 mins
We did it ! We had a great season one! Tune in to hear how Amanda sums up the first season of Rivers In The Wasteland! ““But forget all that— it is nothing compared to what I am going to do. For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭43‬:‭18‬-‭19‬ ‭NLT‬‬
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Join Amanda as she welcomes Beth Alvarez back to the podcast! This time they are tackling the question " What do we do when God doesn't answer our prayers?". Beth shares her year long journey walking with her mom through an aggressive brain cancer battle. Although she didn't get the result she wanted she felt the Lord intimately during that time. Settle in to hear all the details and be ready to be inspired by Beth's resolve to tru...
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Join Amanda as she interviews Austin & Aly Kirkpatrick about their journey of infertility. They faced a report that would lead them to believe the life they had dreamed of was out of reach. In this episode we will discover what it looks like to walk in obedience even when there are no guarantees things will turn out a certain way. They are a true example of lives surrendered to God and their story shows how God is faithful an...
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Today on 'Rivers In The Wasteland' we get to know Hannah McLeod! Hannah is a dedicated wife and mom of two boys with a baby girl on the way! Join Amanda as she learns all about how God used difficult moments in Hannah's life to draw her in and build a truly unshakable faith that would serve her well when her son faced a life threatening cancer diagnosis. Her faith is inspiring, her attitude is contagious and what God did for he...

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Today on Rivers in the Wasteland, Amanda shares a recent conversation with Samantha Epps. Samantha takes us through her journey of an unexpected divorce to finding the man God actually had for her. She thought that may be the end of her trial especially after finding out her dreams came true when they learned they’d have a honeymoon baby. Unfortunately, life took another dark turn and Samantha and Kyle found themselves naviga...
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On today’s episode, Pastor Jeremy Alvarez shares his story of radical transformation. Growing up,  Jeremy attended Catholic School and learned plenty about God. However, it would be many years before developing a relationship with Him. Join Amanda as she hears all the details of how he went from being a troubled teen to one sold out for Jesus.
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February 12, 2024 22 mins
Follow along as Amanda relives one of her most uncomfortable seasons and see how God intervened just in the nick of time!
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After uncovering a journal entry that was created smack dab in the middle of her longest waiting season Amanda Williams shares some follow up thoughts to Episode 4.
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February 5, 2024 19 mins
Join Amanda Williams as she continues the series: God Winks. Amanda shares another story where God showed up at the perfect moment to communicate he saw her and that everything would work out. 'The Chosen' Clip referenced: https://youtu.be/HAbwGTcPA_k?si=k2DZ3AYOlI22PNq3
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Have you ever had something happen to you that you felt was without a doubt from God? Something that is so specific that it's clear that God was speaking directly to your heart !? That is what Amanda calls a ' God Wink"! ;) Join Amanda and Beth as they share stories of God winks in their lives. Beth Alvarez is a loving wife and rock star mom of two boys from Nixa, MO. She has unshakeable faith, loves all things home decor and is a...
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Join Amanda as she interviews Barbara Guillen from the Something to Bless Podcast! Barbara shares in detail about uncovering her husband's addiction 20 years into their relationship and how the Lord took her from filing for divorce to enjoying a Christ centered marriage! Verses Referenced: “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you ...
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Merry Christmas! Obviously, the best gift to be celebrated on Christmas is Jesus! We honor him by celebrating how he came to earth as a baby! Join Amanda today as she shares another precious gift her family celebrates- her daughter Isabel! She was born on Christmas day after they prayed and waited for her for over three long years. This episode is all about God being present in the waiting and how he shows Himself faithful in th...
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