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February 18, 2025
“Life Is Hard, God Is Good” – Auntie Anne
This is a stunning story of beauty from ashes.
Auntie Anne is the founder of Auntie Anne's, the world's largest pretzel franchise.She was born and raised Amish in Pennsylvania; married the love of her life, Jonas in 1968.
7 years into their marriage tragedy struck with the loss of their 19-month-old daughter Angela in a farming accident. She went to her pastor for grief counseling. And he abused her. For nearly 7 years.
Annie says “If I had never brought the darkness into the light, I would still be trapped in my dungeon. And there never would have been an Auntie Anne’s.”
Your new life begins when you bring your pain into the light. Please share this incredible story of redemption!
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Auntie Anne Beiler
Auntie Anne Beiler is best known as the founder of Auntie Anne’s®, the world’s largest pretzel franchise. But before rising to success, Anne went through years of defeat, despair, and depression that kept her stuck in a place of darkness. It was through her pain, however, that she discovered a new purpose through Christ. Her mission now is to help women overcome the pain, blame, and shame of their past by sharing their stories so they can lead with purpose.
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Perry LaHaie
Perry LaHaie's passion is to know Jesus and make Him known. “I’m all in with Jesus but not all put together. I need Jesus right now as much as I did when I first started following Him!” Perry says. In addition to co-hosting Perry and Shawna Mornings, Perry is a singer, songwriter, recording artist, and advocate for those who haven’t yet heard the gospel, especially those in the Muslim world. Born and raised in northern Michigan, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Communications and a graduate degree in Cross- cultural Communications. Perry also serves with Frontiers, a worldwide ministry to Muslims. Perry and his bride, Teresa, call Holland, Michigan home. They have two adult children, Kali and Taylor, and Taylor’s bride, Bri.
Shawna Beyer
Shawna Beyer has a way of telling stories that create personal connection— to her, to one another, and to God. She has been a homeschool mom, church planter, project lead for a consulting company, and church staff member. Though she’s been involved in ministry with her husband (Dan) in Iowa, Arizona, and now Michigan, she was born and raised in Southern California and as they say, “You can take the girl out of California . . .” She is mom to four grown kids (Bryn, Drayson, Eden, and Haven) who no longer need her but humor her anyway. Shawna is passionate about the rhythms we weave into the fabric of our lives to fall more in love with God each day. Healthy foods are her go-to, but she will abandon that whole track in a heartbeat for a homemade cinnamon roll like Grandma used to make.
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The Perry and Shawna Podcast: Real life conversations reminding you that you’re Abba’s child and that you’re blessed to be a blessing and loved to share Jesus’ love.