S1:E2 Unraveled, McKenzie’s Testimony Part 1: The Beginning

Unraveled, McKenzie’s Testimony Part 1: Faith, Pain, and Perseverance Welcome to Moms With A Call, a space where we honor the wrestle, the wonder, and the quiet work of God in our stories. In this opening episode of McKenzie’s four-part testimony, we begin at the beginning, growing up in a religious home, battling anxiety behind closed doors, and longing for a version of faith that felt more like love and less like fear. This is a story of emotional abuse, family betrayal, toxic relationships, and the aching question: Where is God in all of this? From a stormy night and a desperate prayer to the slow, painful work of healing, McKenzie invites us into a deeply personal journey of faith that didn’t follow the rules, but led to real redemption. We talk about: Growing up in a performative faith culture The hidden weight of anxiety and pressure Toxic relationships, identity loss, and control A turning point that began in the middle of a breakdown What it means to return to God after deep disillusionment This episode is for anyone who’s ever wondered if their story is too messy to matter to God. 02:39 A religious upbringing filled with pressure 04:40 Silent struggles with anxiety 12:26 College years and relationship red flags 23:55 The breakup that broke everything open 37:34 Reflections, self-awareness, and growth 52:58 Wrestling with Catholic identity 56:18 Challenges in Catholic school culture 57:47 Faith, friendship, and figuring it out 01:04:21 Questioning belief systems in college 01:17:01 The shift and what’s coming next Connect with Moms With A Call: Join the conversation with McKenzie + Rebecca on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, & Youtube → @momswithacall Get show updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and more at www.momswithacall.com Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon. Leave a review and let us know how this episode moved you, your words mean more than you know. If you or someone you know has a story of faith, healing, or redemption that could encourage others, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us at [email protected]. Intro + Outro Music by Jason Bowles, Branding + Design by https://www.dvoorheisdesigns.com/