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The Redeemed Mess
by Kathy
Welcome to The Redeemed Mess, a faith-filled podcast for women who’ve walked through brokenness, loss, or seasons of chaos—and are still learning to trust that God can make beauty from ashes.I’m Kathy—a woman in her senior years who’s lived through a lot of messy and a whole lot of grace. Each episode is a gentle, honest invitation to lay down perfection, embrace surrender, and discover the peace that comes from letting God rewrite your story.Whether you're caregiving, grieving, decluttering your life (and your heart), or simply feeling a bit lost in the in-between—this podcast is for you.
Episodes
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Loving People Who Rub Us the Wrong Way
In this episode of The Redeemed Mess, Kathy reflects on Matthew 5:46 through 48 and what it really means to love everyone, even the people who challenge us. She talks about how God uses uncomfortable moments to reveal what is going on in our hearts and how His grace shapes our responses. Kathy...
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Even If: Trusting God When the Answer Is No
In this episode, Kathy opens her heart about what it really means to trust God when our prayers aren’t answered the way we hoped. We often hear that whatever we ask for will be given—but what happens when we pray for healing, and the diagnosis still comes back as cancer? Kathy shares her own...
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The Spirit vs. The Flesh: Choosing God's Way
In today’s episode of The Redeemed Mess, Kathy dives deep into Galatians 5:16-26, unpacking the battle between the flesh and the Spirit. Life can feel like a constant tug-of-war between doing what we want and doing what we know is right. But when we walk by the Spirit, we find a new way of...
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The Freedom of Letting Go of Control
In this episode of The Redeemed Mess, Kathy shares how letting go of the need to be right has brought peace and freedom into her life. Drawing from the wisdom of the Big Book of AA and God’s Word, she talks about how humility, surrender, and silence can calm anxiety and prevent unnecessary...
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Overthinking Everything? Here’s a Better Way
Do you ever catch yourself overthinking everything? You’re not alone. I truly believe God designed women with this tendency—to protect, prepare, and cover all the bases. But when that design spills into worry and endless “what ifs,” it can steal our peace and keep us from moving forward in…
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Christians, Let's Stop Doing This!
Have you ever been discouraged by another believer’s criticism? In this episode, I share a story about being told an author I enjoy wasn’t a “good Christian.” That moment reminded me how quick we can be to judge—and how harmful that can be, especially for new believers.I’ll talk about my own…
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When Faith Feels Fragile: Trusting God Through the Hardest Trials
When tragedy strikes, faith can feel fragile. Some may even feel like turning their back on God if He doesn’t answer prayers the way they hoped. In this episode of The Redeemed Mess, I share my heart about trusting God’s sovereignty, even in suffering. He is the only source of supernatural…
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Don’t Back Away: Loving People Who Believe Differently
In this episode of The Redeemed Mess, I share about a recent conversation with someone who believes we are our own god and that we can manifest our reality. It would be easy to back away, but that’s not what Jesus calls us to do. People who believe differently need us to stay in relationship with...
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How I’m Learning to Stop Getting Offended
I used to get offended so easily—it would send me straight into defense mode. But watching my husband, who rarely takes things personally (even when people push back on his work ideas), has been teaching me a better way. The Bible calls it “overlooking an offense” (Proverbs 19:11), and Jesus...
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Getting Out Of God's Way
On this episode of The Redeemed Mess, Kathy opens up about a deeply personal truth: how fear, control, and self-preservation often lead us to act without seeking God first. Especially as moms, we try to protect our loved ones—but sometimes, we’re really trying to protect ourselves from the pain…
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The Peace of Letting Go
What if the most peaceful moments in life come when we stop trying to control everything?In today’s episode of The Redeemed Mess, Kathy shares what she’s been learning in her senior years about releasing the need to always be in charge. From simple decisions like where to walk the dogs, to deeper...
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Letting Go of Resentment: A Heart Check for the Redeemed
Resentment doesn’t always roar. Sometimes, it whispers quietly through unresolved conflict, unmet expectations, or the pain of feeling unseen. In this heartfelt episode, I share how resentment has shown up in my own life—especially when I’ve felt misunderstood or pushed aside by someone I love....
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When Overthinking Takes Over
Do you ever catch yourself stuck in a spiral of “what ifs”? In this episode, I’m talking about how overthinking can quietly take over our peace and how we can gently shift our focus back to what’s true.With encouragement from Philippians 4:8 and a few simple steps that help me get out of my head,...
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Cancer Changed What I Thought Mattered
When life turns upside down—through illness, heartbreak, or loss—something sacred happens. The fluff fades. The distractions fall away. And what’s left is the real you… the wheat God planted deep within your soul. In today’s episode, Kathy shares how walking with her daughter through cancer has...
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Performing for Approval: The Mess I Didn’t Know I Was Making
Have you ever caught yourself pretending just to be accepted? Saying yes when your soul is tired, smiling when you're breaking, or serving others—not out of joy, but out of fear? In this vulnerable episode of The Redeemed Mess, Kathy shares how years of people-pleasing and performing slowly…
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Safe in My Bubble… But Am I Missing God’s Purpose?
Have you ever wondered if your need for space and solitude is actually self-protection in disguise? In this episode, Kathy opens up about the tension between healthy boundaries and isolating barriers. What’s really going on when we say we're just "not a people person"? Maybe it’s time to ask God…
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It Takes One to Know One – And That’s Not a Bad Thing
In today’s episode of The Redeemed Mess, we’re diving into that familiar phrase—“It takes one to know one.” But what if that’s not about judgment… what if it’s about grace?When we recognize a struggle in someone else, it might be because we’ve lived it ourselves. There’s a holy kind of knowing…
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Faking Strong: When Holding It All Together Becomes Too Much
Are you exhausted from always being the strong one? In this heartfelt episode of The Redeemed Mess, Kathy opens up about what it’s like to reach your threshold—when holding it all together just isn’t sustainable anymore. She shares how faking strength can become a quiet performance rooted in…
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Where Is Our Hope When Life Falls Apart?
When life hands us heartbreak, betrayal, addiction, or a devastating diagnosis—where do we turn? In today’s episode, Kathy reflects on what real hope looks like in the middle of chaos. She opens up about her daughter’s cancer journey, her own nervous breakdown, and how years of trying to control...
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Let Perseverance Finish Its Work
When you’re walking through a season of deep trial—like a diagnosis, a loss, or a season of uncertainty—it can feel impossible to find joy. But James 1 reminds us that these trials are doing something far deeper than we can see.In today’s episode, I share how this passage has encouraged me during...
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That’s Just How I Am… Or Is It
Have you ever found yourself saying, “Well, that’s just how I am”? In today’s episode of The Redeemed Mess, we explore how this common phrase can quietly hold us back from the growth God wants for us. Whether it’s a lack of compassion, avoiding emotions, or clinging to old habits, we’ll talk…
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The Difference That Sets Us Apart: Why Jesus Is the Only Way
In a world full of belief systems, denominations, and spiritual labels, how can we lovingly and boldly say that Jesus is the only way? Today I’m sharing my heart about what it means to be a Bible-believing, born-again follower of Christ—not just a “Christian” by name, but someone transformed by...
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Nothing Else Matters: When Trials Shift Your Perspective
In this heartfelt episode and blog, Kathy reflects on how her daughter’s cancer diagnosis has shifted her priorities and refined her heart. With transparency and grace, she shares how God is showing her what truly matters—reminding us that He works even the hardest seasons for our good. If you’re...
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Where There Is Much Self-Confidence, There Is Little True Blessing
In today’s episode, I read and reflect on a blog post I wrote back in 2014—a raw and honest look at the season when I had lost all confidence and couldn’t even bring myself to decorate for Christmas. It’s a story of anxiety, panic, and God’s quiet strength showing up in the smallest moments. I…
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Forgiveness Without Re-Entry: Protecting Peace After Betrayal
What do you do when you’ve already forgiven someone… and then they hurt you again? In this episode of The Redeemed Mess, Kathy gets real about walking through fresh betrayal, why forgiveness doesn’t mean re-entry, and how to protect your peace while honoring God’s call to forgive. If you’re...
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God Works All Things for Good—Even in This
In this tender, personal episode, Kathy invites listeners into her own real-time wrestle with Romans 8:28 as she walks through her daughter’s cancer journey. What does it mean that God works all things for good when life is so heavy? How can we apply that truth in the middle of trauma, illness…
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Don't Miss The Abundant Life
At the end of last year, I recorded a heartfelt video for my kids—sharing my testimony and reminding them not to miss out on the abundant life Jesus promises. In today’s episode, I want to share that same encouragement with you. We’re looking at John 10:10 and what it really means to live an...
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When I Broke Down, the Psalms Held Me
In today’s episode of The Redeemed Mess, Kathy shares how reading and listening to the Psalms carried her through a difficult season of anxiety and depression after leaving her job. If you've ever felt lost, overwhelmed, or emotionally stuck, this heartfelt message offers hope and an invitation…
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The Power of Humility: A Message I Needed Too
In this deeply personal episode of The Redeemed Mess, Kathy opens her heart about a topic that hit close to home—humility. After listening to a BSF study through the WordGo app, Philippians 2:3 stopped her in her tracks and stirred something inside: “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain...
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Salvation: A Gift We Could Never Earn
In this heartfelt episode of The Redeemed Mess, Kathy reflects on the true meaning of salvation. So many of us wrestle with the idea that we need to earn our way into heaven, but salvation was never meant to be earned—it was given. Through stories, Scripture, and a tender illustration she shares...
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My Short Testimony: From Striving to Surrender
In this heartfelt episode of The Redeemed Mess, Kathy shares her short testimony of faith—how belief in Jesus became true surrender. From growing up in religion to discovering the power of grace through a nervous breakdown, she opens up about her journey of letting go of control, confessing…
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Frozen in the Waiting: Trusting God’s Will in the Hardest Seasons
Have you ever felt like life just…paused? Like the world around you is moving forward, but you're stuck—waiting for healing, clarity, or peace? In this deeply personal episode, I share a conversation I had with my daughter, who is walking through a cancer journey, about what it feels like to be...
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Why Do Our Kids Only Show Us the Hard Stuff?
Why do our kids sometimes come to us with all the heaviness—then turn around and seem completely fine with everyone else? In this episode, Kathy opens up about a common but confusing dynamic between parents and their adult children. She shares from personal experience and reflects on how God uses...
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The Little gods We Don’t Always See
Have you ever wondered why you feel spiritually restless—even when everything seems “fine” on the outside? In this episode of The Redeemed Mess, Kathy shares a heartfelt confession about the “little gods” she’s discovered in her own life—things like people-pleasing, worry, control, and even…
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Why Do We Always Jump to the Worst-Case Scenario?
In this episode of The Redeemed Mess, I’m sharing a vulnerable look at my own habit of jumping to the worst-case scenario when it comes to worry—especially when it comes to aches and pains. Just the other night, I woke up with sharp, excruciating pain in my side. And instantly my mind went…
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Anxiety Isn’t a Lack of Faith: A Grace-Filled Look at Fear, Trauma, and Control
In this episode of The Redeemed Mess, Kathy opens up about one of her greatest pet peeves: the stigma and shame placed on Christians who struggle with anxiety and panic attacks. She shares her own journey—from once believing anxiety could be controlled by stronger faith, to personally…
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When Friendships End—Is It Them or Is It Me?
In this episode of The Redeemed Mess, Kathy opens up about the tender topic of friendship breakups—why they happen, how to process them, and when to ask the hard question: “Was it them… or was it me?” With grace and vulnerability, she explores one-sided relationships, emotional manipulation…
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Why Good Vibes Aren't Enough
In this episode, Kathy shares her heart about the rise of “good vibes” and positive thoughts as a way of offering support during hard times—and why, as believers, that simply isn’t enough. If you’ve ever felt like the world’s comfort falls short, or you’ve caught yourself saying things like...
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The Benefits of Living By God's Design
In this episode, Kathy reflects on the peace and purpose found when we live according to God’s design. From past mistakes to present surrender, she shares how obedience and trust in Jesus lead to a life of contentment, joy, and lasting transformation. Thanks for listening to The Redeemed Mess...
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Found and Forgiven: 40 Years Since Surrender
In this heartfelt episode of The Redeemed Mess, Kathy reflects on a voice memo she recorded in 2019—marking 40 years since she surrendered her life to Christ. Through raw honesty and tender gratitude, she shares the highs, the wanderings, and the deep grace that’s carried her through decades of...
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Don't Call It Failure
In this heartfelt episode, Kathy reflects on a season when she was asked to step into a leadership role—and the surprising reaction that followed. It stirred up old feelings of failure… but also reminded her of God’s truth: He doesn’t waste anything. Whether you’ve started something and stepped...
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When We Slip: A Lesson in Meekness and Grace
We don’t talk about meekness enough—but it’s such a powerful, Christlike trait. In this episode of The Redeemed Mess, I share a raw and honest moment when I fell short… and how God reminded me of His grace. I don’t want to take that grace for granted—and maybe you feel the same. If you’ve ever...
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My Moral Compass
What guides your decisions when the world’s standards keep shifting? In this heartfelt episode of The Redeemed Mess, Kathy shares how the Word of God—the Bible—is her unwavering moral compass. She unpacks why simply “being a good person” isn’t enough to enter heaven and how true salvation comes...
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You Don’t Have to Do Something Grand to Be Used by God
In this episode of The Redeemed Mess, Kathy shares a heartfelt reminder for anyone feeling unsure about their calling or purpose: you don’t have to do something big or flashy to be used by God. Sometimes, the most powerful ministry happens in the quiet, ordinary moments of life. From folding...
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The Battle With Resentment
In this heartfelt episode of The Redeemed Mess, Kathy shares a vulnerable moment about choosing not to attend a family event involving her husband's side of the family—and how that decision stirred up old feelings of resentment. With honesty and grace, she reflects on what it means to surrender...
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The Gift—and Growth—of Friendship
Friendship is a beautiful blessing—but it’s also messy at times. In this heartfelt episode of The Redeemed Mess, Kathy opens up about the many kinds of friendships she's experienced over the years: the faithful ones, the seasonal ones, and the ones that left her feeling drained or hurt. From...
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When Prayer Takes Time: Trusting God’s Perfect Timing
Prayer is powerful—but sometimes, the answers don’t come quickly. In this episode, I share two deeply personal prayers I carried for years. One took four years. The other, three. And just in the past few months, I’ve seen God answer them in ways that still leave me in awe. But what truly stands…
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When Plans Go Sideways: A Lesson in Acceptance
What do you do when your day doesn’t go as planned? In this episode of The Redeemed Mess, I share a recent story that could’ve left me flustered, frustrated, and fuming. But instead, it turned into a sweet reminder of just how powerful acceptance can be. I open up about a simple morning mix-up…
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When Fear Knocks, Let Faith Answer
In this heartfelt episode, Kathy shares a reflection from a moment of quiet that turns into powerful truth. After hearing about a loved one facing a possible cancer diagnosis, she opens up about her own journey with cancer in her family: her mom, her husband, and now, her daughter. Through it…
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There Will Be a Day: Trusting Jesus Through Emotional Pain
In this episode, I reflect on a powerful worship song that reminded me of the promise that one day—there will be no more tears, no more suffering. As I prayed for my children and gave thanks for all God has done, I felt the weight of emotional pain that we often try to avoid. But it’s through…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to The Redeemed Mess, a faith-filled podcast for women who’ve walked through brokenness, loss, or seasons of chaos—and are still learning to trust that God can make beauty from ashes.I’m Kathy—a woman in her senior years who’s lived through a lot of messy and a whole lot of grace. Each episode is a gentle, honest invitation to lay down perfection, embrace surrender, and discover the peace that comes from letting God rewrite your story.Whether you're caregiving, grieving, decluttering your life (and your heart), or simply feeling a bit lost in the in-between—this podcast is for you.
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Welcome to The Redeemed Mess, a faith-filled podcast for women who’ve walked through brokenness, loss, or seasons of chaos—and are still learning to trust that God can make beauty from ashes.I’m Kathy—a woman in her senior years who’s lived through a lot of messy and a whole lot of grace. Each...
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