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Pained 2 Purposed

by Vernita Howard

Welcome to the Pained to Purposed Podcast, birthed by Survivors With A Testimony (S.W.A.T.) Inc. and hosted by founder Mrs. Vernita Council-Howard. Our mission is to raise awareness of domestic violence in all its forms—physical, emotional, financial, psychological, spiritual, and sexual. Through powerful survivor stories and voices of faith-based leaders, we educate, empower, and inspire. Share this message—awareness saves lives.

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Episodes

  1. Season 5: Episode 2: Pained to Purpose

    Today, Vernita stands courageously to share her story of domestic violence—a story that came at the ultimate cost: the loss of her son. From unimaginable pain was born a movement. Through Survivors With a Testimony and the Pain to Purpose Podcast, Vernita is determined to create space for others…

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  2. Season 5 Episode 3: Healing the Hurt

    From survival to empowerment, these powerful voices share truth, healing, and hope on the Pain to Purpose Podcast. As certified clinical supervisors, addiction specialists, and pastoral leaders, they bring both professional expertise and lived compassion to the table—shining a light on domestic...

  3. Season 5 Episode 7 : Standing Strong Women of Faith

    This episode is dedicated to every woman of faith who has walked through pain, fear, or silence. You are not alone. Join Co-Pastor Barnita Bynum and Minister Tameka Spruill as they courageously bring awareness to domestic violence within the church and encourage women to reclaim their voices and...

  4. Episode 5: Season 5:Strength in the Aftermath

    Season 5 Episode 5 Pained to Purposed: Two Mothers Left Behind In this powerful episode of Pained to Purposed, Vernita (Coach V) sits down with two incredible mothers, Angela and Carolyn, who both experienced the unimaginable—losing their sons to domestic violence.This heart-wrenching yet...

  5. Season 5: Episode 4 Beating the Odds

    Chelle Harris joins us to share her powerful testimony of beating all odds. After enduring 14 years of abuse—mental, physical, and sexual—and surviving trauma that began at just five years old, Chelle refused to let her past define her future. Today, she stands as a living testament to resilience...

  6. Season 5: Episode 6 Shame is not Nurture

    Our special guests will be DrShonte Youmans and Shalena Hansley Knight as we dive into this week’s theme:“Shame Is Not Nurture.”We’ll be unpacking: Childhood trauma and the impact it leaves behind How shame can silence or overpower the healing journey And most importantly—how to nurture yourself...

  7. Season 5 Episode 1: Hope Deferred to Freedom

    🚨 ARE Y’ALL READY?! 🚨 Season 5 • Episode 1 🌟 "Hope Deferred to Freedom: A Survivor’s Story of Triumph" featuring the powerful testimony of Kiki Clarke 💜 From pain to purpose... Her story is raw, real, and redeeming. A conversation of healing, truth, and transformation on the Pain to Purposed...

  8. Leader are Talking w/ Elder Bynum & Minister Parker

    Leaders Are Talking Segment. We will be talking about how the faith based community handles Domestic Violence in the church. We will have Co-Pastor Elder Barnita Bynum and Minster Tawana Parker shedding some light on the topic. An hour of power speaking, educating on domestic violence, abusive...

  9. From the Mouth of a Survivors w/ Queen Rosalyn McIntosh & Lady B Fisher

    Domestic Violence is real. It does not care your title your position your race no matter if you are rich or poor domestic violence comes to take power and control over you. What happens when victims becomes VICTORIOUS oh come on in an talk with us. Listen to there stories and how the overcome.

  10. From The Mouth of a Survivor w/ Sheila Shoemaker

    2022 I'm Victorious Presents "From the Mouth of a Survivor" our very first guest for 2022 will be Mrs. Sheila Shoemaker. She is a survivor passionate about what she does. In this segment, we will be discussing Domestic Violence and how she overcomes it. Also, we will be talking about a Fundraiser...

  11. HER STORY LEAD TO MY PROMISE

    Join us as Mrs. Melody sit with the founder of Survivors With A Testimony Inc and tell their story. “They are not dead because they live in the hearts of all that they touched .” – Melody Geddis McFadden A daughter tells her Mother’s story that could be anyone’s story that is living behind the...

  12. Empowering Message of an Overcomer

    Benjanita Fisher "Ladi B" overcame Domestic Violence and Rape. She has been abused. She comes to tell her story. Her story empowers you. Her story empowers me. She is not just a survivor she is an OVERCOMER. She overcame DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & RAPE!! Come sit down as our host Vernita Howard sits…

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  13. The Janine Hall Story

    Janine survived being beat, stabbed and left for dead. She fled her abuser and he found her. He didn't get time for what he done to her but she help to get him prosecuted for what he done to another young lady. Her story is powerful.

  14. How Domestic Violence Affects you Mentally and Psychologically

    Psychological abuse involves trauma to the victim caused by verbal abuse, acts, threats of acts, or coercive tactics. Perpetrators use psychological abuse to control, terrorize, and denigrate their victims. It frequently occurs prior to or concurrently with physical or sexual abuse. Join us as we...

  15. Leader are Talking Domestic Violence and Spiritual Abuse Awareness

    This session is important because we have leaders of the church willing to speak up and against Domestic Violence and Spiritual Abuse. Many say church leaders struggled to respond to crisis in their congregations when members are going through abuse or the leaders use the word against the victim...

  16. Ask First What Part of No don't you understand?

    It takes a lot for a person to come forward about being Sexually Assaulted. Some of the biggest people in the industry is being exposed. It's time to stop finding fault in the victim and it's time to stand with them and support them. We will talk about sexual violence, intimate partner violence,...

  17. LIFE and Story

    Domestic Violence awareness real life stories from women who have overcome th abuse to spread awareness to those going through. Women who took the Pain they endured to be Powerful so it can break the Silence.

  18. AT HOME SHOULDN'T MEAN AT RISK

    Join our host Vernita Howard and her guest Tolisha Solis, Yolanda Henderson, Yolanda Carter, Pamela Davidson as they discuss Domestic Violence and keep it REAL!!! Domestic Violence is a Pandemic within a pandemic. As our nation is in crisis with Covid 19 we have always been a pandemic with…

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  19. The LEADERS ARE Talking about Domestic Violence and Spiritual Abuse

    Our host Minister Vernita Howard, Minister Cortisha Skinner, Elder Trechia Redmond, Co-Pastor Barnita Bynum & Apostle Pia Jones talk about Donestic Violence, Marriage. Divorce & Spiritual Abuse. Spiritual abuse is a form of psychological manipulation used by abusers to coerce their victims into...

  20. Healthy Relationships vs Toxic Relationships Nov 24

    Join me and my Co-host C Dewayne Hinnant along with our guest Khrecia Holley, Barnita Bynum, and Natalie Johnson as we discusss Toxic Relationships vs. Healthy Relationships, Divorce, Mental & Psychological Abuse, The effect unhealthy relationships & divorce has on our children.

  21. Domestic Violence Virtual Roundtable Nov 17 with Co-host C. Dewayne Hinnant and Guest

    Domestic Violence Awareness is important that we educate our communities and Advocate for the voiceless. Listen in with us and our guest Denise Clemons, Andrea Merriman, and Rhonda Nixon as we spread awareness on DV, MENTAL HEALTH TEEN DATING SPIRITUAL ABUSE FINANCIAL ABUSE AND MUCH MUCH MORE.

  22. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE NOV 14

    Don't allow society to keep you in bondage help is here. When your mental health is affected and you don't get the healing you need you get attached to right now things. A person who make you feel good right now but then change. Right Now atmosphere make you comfortable right now but then the...

  23. Domestic Violence Awareness and Narcissist Behaviors

    Sheila brings awareness on a Narcissist and their behaviors. We also talks about Domestic Violence and how it affects your mental state.

  24. How do Domestic Violence affect your mental health

    Listen to our host give details on the percentage of how Domestic Violence affects one mental state. Lusten to the percentage and ask did you know.

  25. Domestic Violence and Emotional Abuse Awareness with Trawana & Alicia

    Domestic Violence is real 27 Homocides in NC that has been reported. Emotional abuse can lead to domestic violence. Did you know verbal and nonverbal abuse is a form of abuse.

  26. Domestic Violence Awareness with Montrell McCotter

    Domestic Violence from a male point of view. Domestic Violence is real and men need to know as well that if you have a REAL FRIEND he will guide you when you are wrong, correct you and show you how to LOVE.

  27. A Survivor of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault-Yolanda Henderson

    Yolanda helps to bring awareness to Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Ms. Henderson tell her story and helps to break down power & control, sexual assault and domestic violence.

  28. Vernita Howard Founder of BTSDV Bringing Awareness on DOMESTIC VIOLENCE W/Angela Dudley

    This epidosde give you an insight of your Host Mrs. Vernita Howard and why she is passionate about spreading awareness on Domestic Violence. You will also hear how Domestic Violence changed her life.

  29. Child Sexual Assault Awareness w/ Shalena Hansley

    This episode speaks on Child Sexual Assault and how it can affect them. Shalena story is a prime example of why your Boyfriend is not your BABYSITTER.

  30. Love Shouldn't Hurt

    Love Shouldn't Hurt is an episode that gives you Warning Signs. Do you know the signs of domestic violence? Do he or she tell you they love you when they assault you. Listen and tune in.

  31. Live & Vibe Intro

    Our intro gives you all the life and why we bring awareness to Domestic Violence

  32. C. Dewayne Hinnant Awareness on Child Abuse and Domestic Violence

    Many times while bringing awareness you can never get a mans perspective. Mr. Hinnant got involved because he seen the impact Domestic Violence was taking place in people of color and because he has daughters and sons and he wanted to educate and bring awareness to others.

  33. Child Abuse Prevention

    Most abusive parents love their children and never intend to abuse them. When these parents find themselves in stressful situations, however, they sometimes lose control of their own actions and emotions, and the children bare the brunt of their frustrations. For abused children, violence is a…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to the Pained to Purposed Podcast, birthed by Survivors With A Testimony (S.W.A.T.) Inc. and hosted by founder Mrs. Vernita Council-Howard. Our mission is to raise awareness of domestic violence in all its forms—physical, emotional, financial, psychological, spiritual, and sexual. Through powerful survivor stories and voices of faith-based leaders, we educate, empower, and inspire. Share this message—awareness saves lives.

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Welcome to the Pained to Purposed Podcast, birthed by Survivors With A Testimony (S.W.A.T.) Inc. and hosted by founder Mrs. Vernita Council-Howard. Our mission is to raise awareness of domestic violence in all its forms—physical, emotional, financial, psychological, spiritual, and sexual. Through...

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