Long Form Bio

A few years ago, Amanda was diagnosed with the rarest form of an autoimmune disease called Scleroderma. A terminal illness. Her specific subtype attacks her body internally, and she is living with multiple organ failure as well as a paralyzed esophagus, stomach, and most of her GI system. Due to years of malnourishment, Osteoporosis has taken its toll. Since absorbing vital nutrients and vitamins as most people do isn’t possible, solutions to one medical issue have to be ruled out because of a co-occurring problem.

To someone on the outside, all of this seems like a death sentence. And it is. In September 2020, Amanda was told she wouldn’t live more than six months. 

Before her medical situation became so debilitating, Amanda spent a decade of her life in full-time church ministry. She led worship and kids ministries, recorded albums, and spoke at conferences across the country. Passionately declaring that hope is an anthem and the impossible is possible.

And now… she lives that message. Her motto is that “terminal ain’t terrible” when you see each day as a gift with a purpose. Through crazy “only God” miracles and heart-wrenching yet inspiring stories of choosing faith over fear, Amanda inspires those who hear her live their own life with wonder and joy.