When I Took My Life Into My Hands, God Didn't Let Go | Gracyn McNiell & Ryan Reynolds

Welcome to Season 1 Episode 8 of the Work Toward Wonder Podcast! 🎉In today’s episode, Gracyn sits down with Selfless Love Ministry founder and college baseball player Ryan Reynolds for a powerful, heart-wrenching, and deeply redemptive conversation about trauma, identity, healing, and hope.Ryan shares his remarkable testimony of surviving childhood abuse, foster care, rejection, and attempts to end his life—and how, through it all, God never let go. He opens up about the emotional scars of growing up in a broken home, navigating unstable placements, and being silenced in the face of injustice. Yet even in the darkest valleys, God was preparing him for a greater purpose.We also dive into Ryan’s love for baseball—how it became both an outlet and a mission field. He shares how the sport gave him confidence, connection, and eventually a way to serve others while glorifying God. From playing college ball to leading a ministry, Ryan reflects on what it means to use your God-given gifts for something bigger than yourself.This episode is full of honest reflections on what it means to walk through the fire, wrestle with identity, and still find redemption through Christ. Ryan’s journey will remind you that no matter what your past holds, God’s love never lets go.🔔 Subscribe for more wonder-filled content!👍 Like & Share if this episode spoke to you!💬 Drop a comment below—How has God held on to you through your hardest season?🎵 Spotify Playlist - Find in Bio