S3E21: Finding the Messiah: Mandy Hinerman’s Story

  What happens when the faith you inherited leaves you searching for something more? In this episode of This Is My Story, Paul sits down with Mandy Hinerman to explore her journey from a Jewish upbringing to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Raised in a family that faithfully observed Jewish traditions and holidays, Mandy spent much of her life believing in God, but never truly knowing Him. When tragedy, loss, and unanswered questions began to shape her story, she found herself searching for a faith that offered more than ritual and obligation. As Mandy began reading Scripture for herself, she discovered something that changed everything: the promises and prophecies she had grown up hearing pointed directly to Jesus. What followed was a journey marked by healing, peace, unexpected friendships, and a growing confidence that Jesus truly is the Messiah promised throughout the Jewish Scriptures. Mandy’s story is a powerful reminder that God often meets us in our questions, our grief, and our searching and that His invitation is always rooted in grace rather than fear. In This Episode, You’ll Hear: What it was like growing up in a Jewish family in America The fear and uncertainty that followed the sudden loss of her father Why religious tradition alone left her searching for more How reading Scripture for herself changed her understanding of Jesus The Old Testament prophecies that pointed her toward faith in Christ How God brought people into her life at exactly the right moments A moving story of grace, salvation, and peace at the end of her sister’s life Why following Jesus brought freedom from fear and anxiety Key Takeaway: Faith is more than tradition or performance. When we encounter Jesus personally, we discover the peace, grace, and assurance we’ve been searching for all along. Resources & References: Romans 1:16 Isaiah 53 Jeremiah 29:11 Preston Trail Community Church Embrace Grace