God’s Plan & A Pretzel: Episode 31 - Auntie Anne’s Story (REPLAY)

December will be a time of rest and reflection for The Human Experience Podcast. During the next few weeks, Jennifer will be releasing some powerful conversations from previous guests as replay episodes to remember some incredible stories and share with new listeners.

In this deeply moving and inspirational episode of The Human Experience, Jennifer Peterkin sits down with Anne Byler, the founder of Auntie Anne's Pretzels. Anne opens up about her journey through unimaginable trauma, spiritual confusion, and eventual redemption. With raw honesty, she shares her story of profound loss, spiritual abuse, and the path to creating a global brand out of a desire to support her family and community.

📍This episode was recorded in Texas

Key Takeaways
"Life is hard, but God is good." Anne reflects on the theological shift that allowed her to reconcile her experiences with her faith.

Secrets hold you captive. Freedom begins when you find the courage to share your story.

Redemption is complete. Anne’s journey from despair to building a globally recognized business is proof that healing and purpose can arise from pain.

Compassion requires action. Anne’s belief in noticing others and acting on their needs has been a cornerstone of her life and business philosophy.

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Can you pinpoint a moment in time when your life changed? Maybe it wasn’t a moment, maybe it was a complicated chain of events that led you to where you are today. Or maybe, it was a generational impact that started before you were even born. Regardless of what it contains, all humans have a story. And those stories are the building blocks of who we are, at our very core. Join host, Jennifer Peterkin - lover and collector of stories, as she interviews humans from all walks of life. Tune in every week to hear stories of love and loss, triumph and defeat, and all that exist in between.