Year of the Horse: Self-Defense, Power, and the Faith That Confronts It

This episode couldn’t wait.In this real-time episode of Voice Unchained, Jacqueline responds to newly confirmed information surrounding the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, an American citizen and mother of three, during a federal immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota.All three of Renee’s children have now lost their mother — and her six-year-old son, whose father died several years ago, is now orphaned.As federal officials rush to label the shooting “self-defense,” serious questions remain about proportionality, transparency, and accountability — especially as the FBI has taken over the investigation while local law enforcement has been excluded, raising deep concerns about public trust.Through the lens of the Year of the Horse — a year of truth, movement, and moral reckoning — this episode explores how power justifies itself, how fear replaces conscience, and why so many people continue to defend systems that cause undeniable harm.Jacqueline weaves together current events, Christian theology, and lived survivor insight — unpacking patterns of DARVO, gaslighting, and false promises of transparency that never arrive. Drawing on the image of Jesus riding a white horse in Revelation, this episode challenges distorted faith, Christian nationalism, and obedience without compassion.This is not speculation or outrage.It is grief, discernment, and truth-telling.The episode closes with a grounding breath and an invitation to stay awake, stay human, and stay connected.This episode is part of the ongoing Roots of Love series — with new episodes released every Sunday through February.