The Redeemed Backslider

Send us Fan MailIf you’ve ever felt like God’s love depended on how perfectly you followed the rules, Tabitha Lopez’s story will hit close to home. She grew up in a strict United Pentecostal world where standards, leadership pressure, and fear of “getting it wrong” shaped her identity, even while she genuinely loved God and hungered for the Bible. Then Hurricane Katrina wiped out her home and community overnight, and the faith that felt unshakable suddenly had nothing familiar to stand on. We talk through what happens after trauma when you’re grieving, angry, and trying to make sense of why God didn’t prevent the pain. Tabitha shares the slow slide into isolation, social anxiety, depression, self harm, and suicidal thoughts, plus the complicated church dynamics that can deepen shame instead of bringing healing. The most surprising part of her testimony is the detour into Jehovah’s Witnesses, not as a flashy rebellion, but as a desperate attempt to find belonging and rebuild a life without trusting God.Tune in to hear the rest...Find Tabitha's book, "No Longer A Prodigal" on AmazonSupport the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailShe was the “good kid,” the straight-A student, the one who looked fine. But beneath the surface, Amber Alonzo was carrying loneliness, bullying, grief, and a private depression that eventually turned into anorexia nervosa and relentless intrusive thoughts. Amber joins me to tell the truth about what eating disorders actually feel like, how quickly control becomes obsession, and why so many teens hide pain behind perfectionism and people pleasing.Tune in to hear the complete testimony of Amber Alonso!Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailSome stories don’t fit into neat church slogans, and that’s exactly why they matter. I’m joined by Cindy Mayo, a licensed minister and founder of Alpha Ministries, to share a deeply personal testimony of trauma, survival, and finding a way back to God after years away from church.Cindy opens up about a childhood marked by dysfunction, sexual abuse, fear, and later being kicked out at 17. We talk about how unresolved trauma can surface as rage, shame, and identity confusion, and why many people who struggle with same-sex attraction or gender identity confusion don’t leave because they stop loving God, but because they don’t know how to overcome what’s happening inside them. We also unpack the difference between gender identity confusion and same-sex attraction in plain language, without sensationalism.Tune In to listen to moreIf you have questions about homosexuality and how to live an overcoming life, contact Cindy Mayo at (209) 617-8114, or follow her on Facebook. Her ministry can offer many resources and counseling services to help.Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailA mother’s prayer can sound fearless on the outside and still be full of questions in the quiet. Kathy Chastain sits down with Ashley Zachary, a newer convert with a raw, hope-filled testimony about coming out of a lesbian lifestyle, learning the Bible for herself, and discovering the power of the Holy Ghost in a way that turns “God is real” into lived experience.Ashley shares how her daughter Autumn’s 1p36 deletion syndrome diagnosis shattered expectations and triggered real grief, anger, and spiritual confusion. We talk about what it feels like to pray for healing, attend healing services, do “all the right things,” and still walk out without the instant miracle you hoped for. Along the way, Ashley explains the turning points that kept her from closing her heart: a God-given dream, wise counsel, and learning that trusting God is sometimes “one step at a time,” not a sudden burst of certainty.Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailLoneliness can be loud, even when you’re surrounded by people. Antonio Sarzi, a concert bassist who recently earned second chair in the Montana Symphony, joins me to tell the truth about what it feels like to be unseen, to chase perfection until it turns into shame, and to carry an addiction that started with childhood exposure to pornography and followed him into adulthood.Tune in to listen to Antonio's testimony and please help us pray for all prodigals to come home.Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailA pastor’s son commits bank robbery, lands in federal prison, and still can’t shake the pull of God. That’s the real-life backdrop for our conversation with Rev. Michael Torres, who joins us to tell the story from the parent’s side and to offer something many families are starving for: hope that doesn’t deny the pain.We talk about the roots that shaped his life and ministry in the Apostolic and Pentecostal tradition, from revival stories and youth camps to a discipline of prayer that became his lifeline. Rev. Torres also speaks plainly about the issues that often sit under the surface for church kids and backsliders: offense, loneliness, spiritual sensitivity, depression, and the confusion that comes when we confuse church culture with a personal relationship with Jesus.Then the conversation turns to the moment every parent fears, the phone call that changes everything.Tune in to listen to the rest of the story.To share your testimony, please email: [email protected] the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailA church kid can know every altar call and still feel unsafe when life collapses. Kathy Chastain sits down with author Elizabeth Rocha for a raw, deeply personal story about how bullying, grief, sexual assault, church conflict, and workplace betrayal can quietly erode trust and push someone into a slow drift away from God. If you’ve ever wondered why God didn’t protect you, or felt like you were living on other people’s faith, Elizabeth puts words to that ache without offering shallow answers. We talk about what backsliding really looks like before anyone notices, the difference between transactional faith and a real relationship with Jesus, and why shame from church people can make “coming home” feel impossible. Elizabeth also shares how pregnancy became her breaking point and her turning back, leading her into a relentless search for Bible study, community, and spiritual mentorship. Along the way, she learns discernment, how to recognize God’s voice, and how to unlearn harsh prayer habits rooted in fear.Tune in for the rest of the story!Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailWhat if the power you’ve been chasing is actually found in surrender? That’s the electric current running through Jon Deaver’s story—part skate-park bravado, part barroom chaos, and ultimately a fierce return to hope. He grew up hearing Scripture, drifted into cigarettes at ten and parties by day, became a teen dad, married young, and watched it all collapse. The scene that followed is searing: an empty apartment, a drained bank account, a lawn chair, a rifle—and a mother’s phone call at the last possible second.We trace the slow burn of addiction into pills, cocaine, and violence, then the fragile first steps back toward faith. Jon didn’t warm to church culture overnight. He resisted, analyzed, and kept his guard high until one small, stubborn decision at communion cracked pride open. At a men’s conference, he prayed a blunt prayer—“change me or kill me”—and encountered the presence of Jesus in a way he couldn’t explain away. He received the Holy Ghost, chose sobriety on a day he once worshiped for drinking, and was baptized in Jesus’ name alongside his wife, two days before she delivered twins.Tune in to listen to the rest of the story!Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailA testimony this raw doesn’t whisper; it rings like a bell. Kathy sits with Diane, a drug and alcohol counselor whose childhood was marked by normalized sexual abuse, border crossings, and being left on a street corner in Mexico—only to be found because a grandmother stitched a phone number into a little brown coat. We travel through Mexican jail cells, classrooms that didn’t believe a word of English was missing, and foster homes that harmed—until one home, with Dorothy and John, gave structure, affection, and the courage to be a kid again.The story doesn’t flatten into a neat turnaround. Diane marries young into violence, learns how trauma disguises itself as love, and fights a daily storm of intrusive thoughts. Then comes a turning point in church: a word about “freedom from the chains that bind our children” collides with a buried memory of literal chains. Rage breaks. Deliverance begins. From there, repentance becomes active, baptism becomes a burial of the old life, and recovery becomes both spiritual and practical—twelve steps beside Scripture, sponsors beside pastors, daily disciplines beside prayer.Tune in to listen to more from Diane ThompsonSupport the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailA chance phone call, a buried wound, and a locked detox bathroom became turning points in a story that moves from numbing to purpose. We sit down with Dustin Long, president and CEO of High Hope Ministries, to trace the honest path from a prayer-filled childhood and a teenage call to ministry, through unresolved offense, career seduction, and the quiet compromises that led to addiction and despair. Then comes the pivot: a 0.467 BAC, a nurse who sees the glory of God and introduces himself as Michael, and a web of intercession already praying for “Michael to stand up.” The thread you can’t miss is how persistent love meets precise timing.What follows isn’t a quick fix but a slow, sturdy rebuild. Dustin shares how a short rehab cleared his body, a grueling year-long program stripped control, and daily immersion in Scripture renewed his mind. Along the way a pastor’s wife named the childhood molestation he’d suppressed, opening the door for deep healing. That revelation reshaped his ministry philosophy: replace judgment with curiosity and ask, “What happened to you?” instead of “What’s wrong with you?” We explore why transformation outlasts conformity, how 2 Peter’s step-by-step growth—from faith through virtue, knowledge, and temperance to charity—offers a roadmap, and why many churchgoers need the same trauma-informed care we offer prodigals.Tune in to listen to the rest of Dustin's story of Redemption. Visit www.highhopeministries.comSupport the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailA bold prayer can outlast decades—and catch up to you when you least expect it. That’s the heartbeat of this powerful conversation with Ben Bland, a designer whose life moved from church pews to drag stages and back to the waters of baptism, where identity was stripped and reborn. We pull no punches about the pain: abuse hidden in a miracle-working church, the ache for belonging that made the LGBTQ scene feel like home, and the wilderness that comes after early victory when temptation returns and the crowd is gone.Together we explore why love is not soft—it is strategic. Ben shares why deliverance must come before repentance for bound people to make a real decision for Christ, and how targeted intercession can go ahead of someone for years. We talk about not “jumping in front of prayer,” resisting the enemy in our thoughts, and recognizing the difference between inner desire and external spiritual attack. His baptism story is raw and helpful: it felt awful, warfare began immediately, and yet it changed him more than anything. That honesty will steady anyone who left the water confused rather than euphoric.Tune in for the rest of the conversation and follow Ben Bland on social media, his posts will inspire you, make you laugh out-loud and make you cry at the beautiful love of God in Ben's Life.If you are a prodigal who has come home, please reach out to us, we would love to feature your testimony.Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailA voice in a jail laundry room. A Bible open to a sentence that felt like a summons. And a quiet whisper that rewrote a life: “I never left you.” Kathy sits down with Rev. Robert “Bobby” Rodello to trace a raw, unforgettable journey—from a childhood steeped in altar calls and miracles, to the fracture of a family, to gang nights and a case that stacked into centuries on paper. As the bars closed, a prophecy remembered, and a soul tested prayer by inches, grace did what grace does best: it found a way in.Bobby shares the turning points with striking clarity—the heaviness that drove him to argue with God, the line “you cannot serve two masters” that proved God was listening, and the seven-and-a-half-year wrestle to be renewed in the Holy Ghost. In a cramped room behind bars, he surrendered everything and felt the flood of the Spirit. Then came the words that cut through years of lies about abandonment, ushering him into a love that turned defiance into devotion. What followed was a jailhouse revival with daily Bible studies, healings, and over a hundred baptisms in Jesus’ name, even as legal setbacks tested hope and refined purpose.Listen, share with someone who needs hope, and help us reach more prodigals ready to come home. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: what line in this story spoke to you most?Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailA nightclub. A tray of free cocaine. Faces twisting into something dark. Then an audible voice: get in your truck, go home, and go to church in the morning. That moment didn’t just interrupt a spiral; it rerouted a life. Evangelist Justin Leva joins us to chart a raw, unscripted journey from a childhood of abuse, addiction, and witchcraft-laced culture to a steady walk defined by prayer, fasting, and the prophetic.We dig into what listeners always ask but rarely hear explained with clarity: How does the word of knowledge actually work? When is a condition “just medical,” and when is it spiritual—and how do you minister to both with wisdom? Justin shares how he stopped asking for healing and began declaring it, cursing disease at the root and commanding infirmity to leave, following the pattern of Jesus and the apostles. He breaks down a recent case of multiple sclerosis where every Spirit‑revealed detail matched the medical report, offering a practical, biblically grounded approach to healing and deliverance.Identity and authority sit at the center of this conversation. We talk about moving from operating in gifts to standing in the office of a prophet, why submission to pastoral authority matters, and how hunger—not hype—forms a durable ministry. We also face what too many avoid: Spirit‑filled people living under oppression and shame. Justin distinguishes attachment from possession and points to forgiveness, community, and discipleship as vital parts of freedom. His own recent battle with crushing depression became a furnace that forged deeper faith and ushered in some of the strongest miracles he’s seen.Follow Bro. Justin Leyva on his podcast, The Elisha Generation.  If you would like to invite him to minister at your church, email [email protected] and I will connect you.For more information on the Unshackled Conference, please visit the events page at either theredeemedbackslider.org or pentecostallighthouse.orgPlease prayerfully consider partnering with us. May God Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailWhat does it take to break a 25–year addiction and the prison cycle that comes with it? Dennis Fulton doesn’t offer polished answers; he brings a raw story that begins in a South Modesto trailer park and runs through meth, armed robbery, juvenile life, and a courtroom miracle that made space for grace. We talk about the moment a child ingests drugs and CPS steps in, the shock of being released when a record “can’t be found,” and the unexpected way a small Apostolic church in Lindsay felt more real than anything the streets ever offered.Tune in and listen to more from Dennis.If you are interested in his LIFE RECOVERY Group, please contact The Harvest Center Church in Strathmore California for more information.Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailStories of return have a way of finding the person who needs them most. We close the year by opening our inbox and our hearts—sharing letters from listeners who pulled over in tears, confessed hidden battles with pornography, and asked for prayer in moments of deep despair. We also celebrate quiet miracles: three people who went back to church, two brand-new believers who found a home, and a former running partner who wept through our first episode and rededicated his life. None of this is about a show; it’s about what God does when testimony meets a willing ear.I talk about how this mission started—as a clear nudge from God to give voice to backsliders who haven’t spoken yet—and why compassion matters when prodigals walk back into the room. We read encouragement from pastors and friends across denominations, because the work of restoration belongs to the whole body of Christ. One story stands out: a man who once served time at Soledad State Prison now drives past the yard on a delivery route, free in body and purpose. That’s the kind of grace we want the world to overhear.If you are interested in joining Partners in Prayer, please visit their website at https://pipsministry.orgIf you'd like to be part of The Redeemed Backslider ministry, please contact us at www.theredeemedbackslider.orgIf you know a backslider, or have a testimony to share, please reach out to us!Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailWhat if the prayers you’ve been whispering for years are beginning to be answered—and the church needs to be ready for the homecoming? We sit down with Sis. Billie Jean Bishop, co-founder of Partners in Prayer, to trace a path from personal tragedy to a nationwide movement of intercession for prodigals. Her story carries a fierce tenderness: a miracle-filled conversion, a mother’s grief after losing her son Christopher, and the costly decision to forgive the man involved in the crash that took his life. Through it all runs a bright thread—God’s comfort is real, His sovereignty can be trusted, and He is calling exiled sons and daughters back.Reports of returning backsliders now arrive almost daily: adult children, teens, even grandparents. But the call is bigger than celebration; it’s preparation. Restoration requires more than an altar moment. It needs discipleship, practical help, and a community that welcomes with robes and rings rather than suspicion. Billie Jean names the spiritual battle shaping families, the unique pressure on fathers, and the simple tools that build resilience—praying scripture, blessing instead of lecturing, and showing up in covenant agreement.Tune in to listen to more of this amazing testimony!For her full testimony of forgiveness and to hear the man she eventually would call son, click the link below. https://youtu.be/SXmRG4cmpSE?si=akaZ2mRRol-TZxHdand be sure to visit her website at https://www/pipsministry.orgSupport the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailThe word holiness can feel like a verdict, especially if you’ve been burned by “standards” that sounded more like a measuring stick than good news. Kathy sits down with her pastor to untangle the knot: holiness as a life turned toward God, standards as practices that may flow from that love, and the harm that happens when we reverse the order. The conversation is tender, candid, and practical—rooted in real stories of backsliders who returned against all odds and found that God had been working the whole time.We get honest about what keeps people away: the belief that you must fix everything before God will receive you, the sting of conference moments that celebrate strictness while fragile hearts shut down, and the old habit of wearing an image like armor. Kathy shares her own journey—fashion, jewelry, hair, and the gym culture that once defined her—and how God slowly reshaped identity from the inside out. The pastor offers a clear path: start with presence, not performance. Let love make surrender light. Fruit will follow the root.Tune in for more...Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailA teenage romance. A gang neighborhood. A near-fatal drive-by and an overdose scare on the job. Then a quiet, stubborn decision by a young mom to move across town, climb on a church van with two babies, and keep walking to the altar for more than a decade. That’s the spine of this episode: the slow, steady courage that makes room for miracles.We sit with Luis and Eileen Pena as they unpack the real story behind a 32-year marriage that almost didn’t make it. Eileen’s early encounter with God at 13 becomes a compass she returns to after parties, pain, and a divorce that upends her family. Lewis shares how belonging to a well-known gang brought status and danger—bullets flying, friends wounded, and a moment when a round missed his head by inches. He also talks about the day cocaine spiked his heart and he begged God not to let his kids attend his funeral. Through it all, one soundtrack repeats: a mother-in-law’s intercession and a wife’s refusal to stop showing up.Tune in to hear the rest of their love story and how God showed up for them both.Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailA mother’s psychosis, a father’s kindness, and a daughter learning to trust God more than outcomes—this conversation traces how early wounds shape our faith and why secure love can tether a drifting heart. I sit down with licensed marriage and family therapist and educator Danielle Cisneros to unpack trauma in a Pentecostal home, the silence that followed crises, and the loneliness that teaches kids to read rooms instead of resting in them. Danielle explains psychosis in clear, compassionate language, then shows how adaptive healing happens when safe people meet us where we are. Scripture became her refuge, but what truly rewired trust was a father who chose relationship over punishment and mentors who “mothered” her into wholeness.We map how childhood survival strategies—control, people-pleasing, avoidance—break down in adult relationships and ministry. Healing doesn’t mean erasing the past; it means accepting reality, grieving what wasn’t, and practicing new responses until peace holds. We redefine ministry as meeting needs, not chasing titles—smiles, rides, protection, and presence where souls ache. And for anyone afraid to come back, we lay out simple first steps: watch a service online, fast from noise, read one psalm, write three sentences. Grace meets motion, and home starts with a single step.Tune in for more....Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailA five-year-old meets God in a prayer meeting. A teenager discovers he doesn’t fit. A young preacher catches fire, then loses his footing in a storm of loneliness, loss, and regret. Years later, a desperate father bargains for his unborn child’s life on a Yosemite worksite—and God answers. This conversation with Michael Torres is the unvarnished arc of calling tested by catastrophe: from pulpit to prison to purpose.We walk through the tender memories that formed him—Bible quizzes after school, old hymns on a white piano, the exact spot where he first felt called to preach. We name the ache of isolation and the pressure to fit that so many sensitive kids carry. We sit with the painful honesty of a marriage that should not have been, and a crisis of faith that followed. Michael explains how control became a counterfeit refuge that led to four bank robberies he planned in meticulous detail. Then the dragnet, the arrest, and the heat of a cell where he chose gratitude over bitterness and asked for a Bible.It's not everyday, a preacher becomes a bank robber. Tune in a listen how God has redeemed his life and is rewriting his future!Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailSome stories grip you because they name the ache you’ve been carrying. Luis grew up in church, but grief took him someplace colder—anger he couldn’t shake, music that deepened the mood, and pornography he couldn’t confess. He didn’t storm out on God; hope just thinned until silence felt easier. When conviction finally met courage, he chose the terrifying route: tell the truth, trust a pastor, and let his wife see the parts he hid. What happened next reframed everything he believed about obedience, provision, and what strength looks like in a man.We walk through the layered fallout of loss and secrecy, from the way our inputs shape our inner life to the subtle ways shame starves intimacy. Luis explains how fasting and prayer did different work—prayer softened him, fasting broke the bitterness. In the hardest year—jobless, living with his parents, expecting a new baby—doors opened he didn’t knock on: a surprise interview, early pay advanced for required tests, and a rental home against the odds. Those moments didn’t reward his goodness; they revealed God’s goodness and taught him to recognize the weight of God’s presence as glory, not guilt.Listen in for the rest of his testimony.Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailSome stories arrive like a storm and leave the air clearer than before. Kathy sits down with April Martinez, who grew up loving church, survived years of hidden abuse, and then endured the whiplash of public blame and church hurt that pushed her out at sixteen. What follows is a fiercely honest journey through survival mode—protecting younger siblings, running from violence, two suicide attempts, foster care, and the aching desire to feel nothing at all—only to discover that numbness never heals what truth and mercy can.The turning point comes through her son, Anthony. Diagnosed with a brain tumor at eleven, he finds faith with remarkable clarity: receiving the Holy Ghost, asking for baptism, and urging the family back toward God. One month after his baptism, Anthony passes at fourteen. April remembers the ride to the hospital as he prayed in tongues, his tenderness checking on her between waves of pain, and the unmistakable peace that settled in the room as he slipped away. The grief was crushing, but it did not have the final word. Breath by breath, April returned to the God she met as a child—the One who was safety before everything broke.Across this conversation we unpack how trauma hides in plain sight, how shame keeps victims quiet, and how healthy boundaries are not bitterness but wisdom. We talk about reconciling with faith after church hurt, why a prayer closet can do what a platform cannot, and how a grandmother’s intercession can outlive a generation.Tune in for moreSupport the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailA label can feel like a sentence—until it becomes a testimony. Kathy sits down with Kayleen Mendez for a candid, unflinching conversation about growing up tender-hearted in church, slipping into control and secrecy, and the abusive marriage that shattered safety and trust. When drinking in her thirties opened the door to meth and homelessness, life narrowed to survival—hotel lobbies, gang threats, a brutal assault, and the numbing calculus of where to lay a head at night. Then came a stark inner warning: leave now or die. Kayleen walked nine miles to her parents while high, praying with every step for a door to open.What follows is a blueprint for restoration that doesn’t pretend the road is easy. Teen Challenge slowed her down long enough to name the core wound—unhealed trauma and a lifelong hunger to be accepted. Released early with nowhere to go, she chose faith on empty: a train station floor, a welfare office, and the audacity to pray out loud for strangers. Enter the Abbotts, mentors who mixed backbone with tenderness, moving her from shelter to safety and from shame to steady steps. We talk about boundaries, gossip in the church world, and why direct questions—Are you sleeping together?—can save a life when paired with real support.Listen in, for the rest of the story.Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailWhat if the people meant to protect you became the source of your deepest wounds—and yet grace still found a way to bring you home? Alicia’s testimony is a gripping, compassionate look at church hurt, childhood abuse, and the long road back from the occult, fear, and despair to a sound mind and real freedom. We walk through the moments that shaped her story: early prayer as a little girl, predatory adults hiding in plain sight, rebellion born from secrecy and shame, and a desperate search for identity that led to tarot cards, night terrors, and a suicide attempt interrupted by a voice that said, “Tell your mom.”We don’t gloss over the hard parts. Together, we untangle the difference between holiness and outward standards, how legalism can become a stumbling block, and why true transformation lasts only when it grows from relationship with God. Alicia explains how deliverance met her in a simple prayer, how sleep paralysis fled at the name of Jesus, and how daily prayer and Scripture began to rewire a trauma-shaped brain. We talk about the “hedge of protection,” not as a threat from a punitive God, but as mercy from a Father who sees the trap ahead and calls us back before it snaps shut.This is just part of Alicia's testimony. Listen for the rest of the story.Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the daughter of respected Pentecostal leaders finds herself trapped in an abusive marriage and eventually walks away from church altogether? Stephanie Haney Montez shares her raw, unfiltered story of growing up in a "glass house" as the daughter of Joy and Kenneth Haney, and how that experience shaped her expectations, struggles, and eventual journey away from and back to faith.This powerful conversation pulls no punches as Stephanie reveals the warning signs she missed in her abusive marriage, the isolation and fear that kept her silent, and the difficult process of escaping both physically and emotionally. Her candid sharing about miscarriage, depression, and questioning God creates space for anyone who has wrestled with similar experiences.You can follow Stephen on her Facebook, Instagram or YouTube pages under @ACupofRealSupport the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailWhen spiritual leaders become sources of harm rather than healing, the damage can reach to the very core of a person's identity and faith. Dr. Peridot Gilbert-Reed joins host Kathy Chastain to unpack the complex reality of spiritual abuse—a topic both personal and professional for this psychologist specializing in religious trauma.Dr. Gilbert-Reed offers a powerful framework for understanding this often-misidentified form of harm, explaining how spiritual abuse occurs when authority figures use manipulation, coercion, and scripture-twisting to control others. She shares her own journey through both overt and covert religious abuse, and how these painful experiences ultimately shaped her professional work helping others heal from similar wounds.The conversation distinguishes between religion (organized, communal) and spirituality (personal, individualized)—a crucial distinction for those who've been hurt by religious institutions but still desire a relationship with God. This explains why many become what researchers call "dones"—done with organized religion but not done with their faith journey.For more information from Dr. Reed, visit her website at www.peridotreed.comSupport the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailWhat makes a child who loves church, Bible quizzing, and picking out ties for Sunday service turn to witchcraft, drugs, and crime? Terry Boucher's testimony is a harrowing journey through the darkest valleys of human experience and a powerful reminder that no one is beyond redemption.Terry's descent began with seemingly innocent choices at age 12—smoking cigarettes with a neighborhood friend and listening to heavy metal music. Like a slow-moving current pulling a swimmer away from shore, these small decisions gradually altered his heart and mind. Soon he found himself disrupting Sunday school classes, creating voodoo dolls, and eventually praying directly to Satan in a backyard ritual inspired by the movie "The Craft." The spiritual doors he opened led to increasingly destructive behaviors and supernatural experiences that science might label as hallucinations but Terry recognized as encounters with darkness.His criminal record grew to include over 70 voluntary surrenders to authorities, not counting involuntary arrests. Terry survived being stabbed 14 times by his own brother during a drug-fueled fight and a car accident that claimed his friend's life. Even these brushes with death didn't deter him.Listen to the full episode to hear how God has delivered him and called him take the gospel into the prison system.Visit Amazon to pick up a copy of Terry's book, "From Darkness to Light" or click on the link https://a.co/d/6jsRXunSupport the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailSeptember 1st was National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day. As such, we dedicate the episode to the thousands of children around the world who have suffered and died of childhood cancer.Grief has a way of reshaping our lives in ways we never imagined. For Keri Rodriguez, the unthinkable happened when her granddaughter Everly was diagnosed with neuroblastoma cancer at just 16 months old. What followed was a harrowing journey through hospital stays, treatments, moments of hope, and ultimately heartbreak when Everly passed away before her third birthday.This raw conversation explores the intersection of profound loss and spiritual faith. Keri candidly shares how she proclaimed to everyone – even skeptical medical staff – that God would heal her granddaughter. When healing didn't come in the expected form, she faced the question that haunts many believers: Why didn't God heal Everly when we know He could have?Listen to hear the entire conversation.Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailHave you ever been told to "just pray more" when facing depression? Or heard "God has a plan" when grieving, leaving you feeling worse instead of comforted? You're not alone, and there's a name for this phenomenon: spiritual bypass.In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Peridot Gilbert-Reed shares her groundbreaking research on how Christians use scripture and religious language to avoid processing psychological pain. While often well-intentioned, this practice prevents genuine healing and can leave lasting wounds. As a licensed professional counselor with a Ph.D. focused on spiritual abuse and spiritual bypass, Dr. Gilbert-Reed brings both professional expertise and personal experience to this sensitive topic.We explore the difference between healthy faith and harmful avoidance, examining how phrases like "do not be anxious about anything" can be weaponized against vulnerable people. Dr. Gilbert-Reed explains how spiritual bypass occurs most commonly in three contexts: home, church settings, and ministry workplaces, and she provides practical guidance for recognizing when it's happening to you.To reach Dr. Reed, you can visit her website at www.peridotreed.comSupport the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailPornography addiction among Christian women remains one of the most hidden yet prevalent struggles in our churches today. In this vulnerable conversation, Brianna Arango breaks the silence by sharing her journey from secret addiction to complete freedom.Brianna's story begins with accidental exposure to pornography at just seven years old, creating neural pathways she would return to as a teenager during times of emotional distress. Despite being actively involved in her church—playing in the praise team and attending regularly—she maintained a secret addiction that created significant spiritual separation. What makes her testimony particularly powerful is her insight that despite repeatedly asking God to take away her addiction, she wasn't truly surrendering it: "I realized I wasn't letting it go... it was just such a security that I couldn't let go."The conversation takes a surprising turn when Brianna reveals the critical moment that gave her hope—overhearing a friend mention someone who had overcome pornography addiction. This simple revelation that she wasn't alone gave her the courage to confide in someone. Through accountability, practical safeguards, and immersion in Scripture, she began her eight-month journey toward freedom.Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailTom Lyman's testimony isn't just another recovery story—it's a raw journey through the paradox of growing up in church while harboring secret addictions that nearly destroyed everything he loved.From his sheltered beginnings in a tiny church school with just one classmate to the depths of cocaine addiction and infidelity while still attending services every Sunday, Tom's story strips away the façade many maintain in religious environments. "I was that guy on the pew," he reveals, describing how for twelve years he maintained a perfect Christian appearance while spiraling through pornography, substance abuse, and multiple affairs.The most devastating part? His wife Lana stood by him through countless broken promises until that Thanksgiving night in 2021 when she finally said, "I love the real you. This isn't you, and I'm done." That moment—sitting alone outside while hearing his family laughing inside—became the crucible for authentic transformation.Listen for more of how God has redeemed the broken pieces.You can find Tom on  "The JOY HOUR Show"https://watch.osn.tv/or email him at:[email protected] Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a man raised around Louisiana voodoo and family "witches" goes searching for spiritual enlightenment? Michael Arango takes us through his extraordinary journey from occult practices to authentic faith, revealing the subtle deceptions that nearly destroyed him.Beginning with childhood exposure to supernatural phenomena and his mother's claims of being a witch, Michael shares how these early encounters created a natural bridge to later occult involvement. After his father's death at age 21, Michael's spiritual quest led him through progressively darker practices—from alien theories to chakra meditation, psychedelic experimentation, and the Law of Attraction. With striking clarity, he reveals how these seemingly innocent spiritual pursuits actually opened doors to demonic influence.The most compelling aspect of Michael's testimony is his unique ability to identify occult principles that have infiltrated modern church culture. Having experienced both worlds, he pinpoints how New Age concepts are often repackaged with Christian terminology, creating dangerous spiritual confusion. His warnings about the "prosperity gospel" and manifestation teachings challenge believers to examine whether their faith practices truly align with scripture or subtly promote self-deification.Listen to the complete episode here.Michaels website is www.graceinharmonyco.comSupport the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailAfter his body went over an overpass, Reid Mendez couldn't be found for 48 hours. When someone finally found him, they were shocked he survived his mysterious accident. With a broken femur, crushed face, fractured neck, and brain bleeding, his survival defied medical explanation. But for Reid, it was the latest chapter in a lifelong story of God's relentless pursuit—a journey he shares with raw honesty in this powerful episode.Reid's testimony begins with a troubled childhood marked by his father's imprisonment and his early rebellious years. He recounts his first encounter with Pentecostal faith while wearing an ankle monitor after a high-speed chase DWI charge—a divine appointment that introduced him to the supernatural gifts of the Spirit that would captivate his spiritual hunger for decades to come.The most gripping segment explores Reid's descent into methamphetamine addiction and the dramatic intervention through visiting evangelist Brother Poe, who prophetically revealed details about Reid's life and warned him that death was imminent without immediate repentance. This supernatural encounter demonstrates the reality of spiritual warfare and God's sovereign timing in reaching those who have wandered.Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailTrauma doesn't just wound our hearts—it fundamentally alters how we see ourselves, others, and most profoundly, how we view God. In this powerful conclusion to our three-part series, psychotherapists Kathy Chastain and Kelly Ventura explore the spiritual battlefield of childhood trauma and the enemy's strategic use of our wounds to distort our perception of God's character and intentions.The conversation delves deep into how early attachment disruptions create internal belief systems that act as spiritual barriers. When caregivers who should have reflected God's protective nature instead become sources of fear or inconsistency, we unconsciously project these qualities onto God Himself. This explains why many trauma survivors find connecting with God challenging, even when they deeply desire that relationship.Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when our deepest wounds collide with our deepest spiritual longings? This soul-stirring conversation between Kathy Chastain and Kelly Ventura delves into the profound connection between childhood attachment wounds and our ability to trust God.The wounds of abandonment and rejection don't just affect our human relationships—they fundamentally alter how we perceive and approach God. Through personal stories and therapeutic insights, Kathy and Kelly unpack how these core wounds manifest as fear, perfectionism, and the constant feeling of not being enough. When someone grows up with unavailable caregivers or experiences criticism and exclusion, their internal framework for understanding love becomes distorted. God becomes seen as distant, punitive, or untrustworthy rather than the loving Father described in scripture.What makes this episode particularly powerful is its honesty about the challenges of vulnerability. Kelly shares how imposter syndrome affects even ministry leaders, while Kathy reveals a moment when she desperately needed God to show up and feared losing her faith entirely. Their candid admissions create space for listeners to acknowledge their own struggles without shame. The discussion offers practical first steps for anyone hesitant to trust again—finding a private space, starting with just five minutes of focused prayer, and recognizing that God meets us exactly where we are.Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailWhat if your spiritual struggles have been confused with willpower or belief, but in reality, they stem from wounds inflicted long before you could understand them? In this groundbreaking first installment of a three-part series, Kathy Chastain and guest Kelly Ventura illuminate the powerful connection between childhood attachment trauma and our ability to trust God.Every human is designed as a whole person—body, mind, emotions, and spirit—yet childhood experiences can fracture this unity, creating patterns that follow us into adulthood and spiritual life. Kelly, a licensed Pentecostal preacher with over 25 years of ministry experience, brings profound insight as he explains how the first five years of life establish templates for all future relationships—even our relationship with our Creator.This episode offers hope beyond simple platitudes. When we understand that "your spirit is what becomes saved first, but your mind, emotions, and flesh need saving too," we gain compassion for ourselves and others who struggle. The healing journey involves recognizing intrusive thoughts as spiritual warfare rather than personal shortcomings, developing consistent spiritual practices, and intentionally choosing to see evidence of God's goodness.Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailChristine Milano's raw testimony of trauma, addiction, and redemption leaves no stone unturned as she recounts her journey from childhood sexual abuse to spiritual freedom. Beginning at just three years old, Christine endured sexual abuse that would continue until she was ten, creating deep wounds she'd carry silently for decades. This early trauma manifested in a profound belief that she was unloved, leading to self-harm, dissociation, and two suicide attempts that her family barely knew about.Despite finding moments of joy through motherhood, Christine's unhealed wounds drew her into destructive relationships. For ten years, she endured severe domestic violence in her second marriage with a meth-addicted spouse who broke her nose and choked her multiple times. When that relationship finally ended, alcohol became her escape. What began as social drinking quickly spiraled into severe alcoholism, with Christine drinking vodka straight and receiving three DUIs in a single year.Tune in to hear the miraculous comeback as God intervened and completely delivered her!Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the supernatural realm crashes into our everyday reality? Chris Guzman never expected to find himself battling demonic entities, hearing voices, and seeing manifestations that defied explanation. Yet that's exactly what happened when a former girlfriend performed witchcraft against him at age 19, sending him into a terrifying spiral that no medication or therapy could resolve.In this gripping episode, Chris shares his extraordinary journey through supernatural attack to divine deliverance. From growing up on the fringes of church to experimenting with drugs as a teenager, his spiritual defenses were already compromised when a curse dramatically altered his perception of reality. The scratches that appeared on his body, the demonic presences visible around him, and the tormenting voices couldn't be explained away as drug-induced hallucinations—they persisted even after he got clean.Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailAt just fifteen years old, Tamara Mazon-Farmer had her world shattered when someone she deeply admired in church delivered a crushing prophecy: she would never marry, never have children, never know that kind of love. This devastating message—which she now recognizes as a false word—became an identity she "put on like a jacket" every morning, eventually driving her away from faith entirely.In this raw and vulnerable conversation, Tamara courageously traces her journey from devoted church girl to a life consumed by addiction and darkness. After walking away from Bible college, she plunged into years of alcohol abuse, married an atheist, and faced increasingly dangerous situations—including a chilling supernatural encounter that forced her to call on the very God she thought she'd abandoned.Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailWhen Victor Milano was just five years old, a Sunday school bus ministry changed the trajectory of his entire family. That simple knock on the door began a spiritual journey spanning decades—from childhood faith to teenage questioning, through marriage, divorce, and years of backsliding, before ultimately finding redemption and miraculous healing.Victor shares with raw honesty how his early years in Pentecostal churches provided a strong spiritual foundation, yet couldn't prevent the inevitable questions and temptations of adolescence. Despite being active in youth group and church leadership, internal struggles and a lack of transparent mentorship eventually led to a painful divorce that severed his church connections. For years afterward, Victor lived what he candidly calls "just living in sin," until concern for his sons' spiritual future prompted a return to faith.The most powerful moments in this episode come when Victor reveals the deep healing work God performed in his life. Through tearful prayer, God revealed childhood trauma Victor had suppressed for decades—memories that explained the sexual struggles that had plagued him throughout adulthood. Even more remarkably, Victor shares the medically documented miracle of his blood disorder healing. After years of transfusions and chronically dangerous blood levels, his hemoglobin inexplicably jumped from 7 to 12 overnight without medical intervention, leaving doctors stunned.This testimony brilliantly illustrates how God's redemptive work addresses both spiritual and physical brokenness. Victor's journey demonstrates that no matter how far we wander or how deep our wounds, complete restoration is possible. His powerful message to fellow backsliders resonates with hope: "You're worthy. God will accept exactly who you are... His precious blood was enough and His grace is sufficient." If you've walked away from faith or know someone who has, this episode offers compelling evidence that it's never too late to come home.Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailIn this Episode, Rev. Ethan Logsdon walks us through more principles of spiritual warfare. He discusses how the enemy works against us, and the power of the name and the blood of Jesus. The Lord has given him wisdom to articulate what he has learned since Jesus delivered him from demon possession and called him into the ministry to the gospel.Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailCourtney shares her beautiful love affair with Jesus that began when she was just 3 years old. Jesus was ever present throughout her childhood and never left her, even when life took a drastic turn for the worse when she was sexually abused by someone she loved and trusted. That event led her to a life of Lesbianism and suicidal ideation, until the day she was intent on taking her life. That’s when Jesus intervened. Her testimony is beautiful and today she has her own ministry, Creative Studio. Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailAfter a life of addiction and selling drugs, Maria found herself in the emergency room feeling that she was in the midst of an overdose. She reports feeling her spirit begin to separate from her body and she was not ready to meet Jesus.Two days later, she found herself at a UPC church, and God radically changed her life. Listen to to whole story to find out where she is today. Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailBefore her son ever got involved with drugs and the occult, Jessica (Jessie) Mayfield, had her own supernatural miraculous experience with Jesus that forever changed her life! She is a living miracle of the healing power that comes by the name of Jesus.Jessie is the momma to Rev. Ethan Logsdon. Ethan was featured in Episode 10. If you haven't listed to his testimony yet, you will definitely want to!As a mom, she watched as her sweet, lovable child, became increasingly angry, as he begin to hit age 8. By the time he was 13, he was using drugs and that quickly led him to making a covenant with the devil and overdosing at age 18.Jessie shares her heart as a momma, and the fight she fought, both spiritually and naturally to see her son delivered, redeemed, and preaching the gospel of Jesus. Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailHis father left when he was around 3 years old. By the time he was 8 years old, things began to change in him, in ways he didn't understand at the time. At age 13, a older boy in the church told him if he wanted to make his dreams come true, he would need to do a particular ritual. He did exactly as he was instructed and from that moment on, everything changed. For the next 5 years, Ethan became heavily involved in the occult until God intervined and set him free. Today, Rev. Ethan Logsdon is a powerful anointed preacher of the gospel and God is using him to help set the captives free. Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailRev. Nick Mahaney wasn’t always a reverend. He was an IV drug user, Satan worshipper and felon for many years before God delivered him. Today Bro. Mahaney preaches the gospel of Jesus and has done so for the past 20 years! He was delivered by God, and God is using him to be a deliverer to others.Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailDana's story is one that many go through. When outward appearance is judged harshly.  In this episode we discuss the pitfalls of judgment, misconception and the effects they have on one's heart, and one's self.It is a good reminder to let God do the saving and changing.Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailMike would not be here today had it not been for a supernatural experience he had with Jesus just before he was about to end his life. Jesus spoke to him and said...Mike was age 5 when he gained a father for the first time. He was raised in a Christian Reformed Church and attended church all his life. But he, like so many others who attend church, struggled with addiction. Anyone who is familiar with addiction knowns, that when addiction is present, many other bad choices ensue, which brought Mike to the point of suicide. Mike believed he had nothing more to give to anyone or anything.Mike shares his amazing story of forgiveness, healing, recovery, and freedom he has found in living his faith in Jesus.Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailReyna has always loved the Lord but was missing personal fulfillment from earthly love which brought hurt, confusion, and a choice. She entered into same sex relationships as an older teen until finally marrying her partner. She was tormented, and felt the Lord calling her back to Him. Reyna's story is a beautiful testament to a heart that loves the Lord and hears His voice.Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Send us Fan MailIn this Episode, Kathy sits down with her pastor, Jeremy Cain, to discuss the realities of church culture, and the way a relationship with Jesus, manifests differently from a a person who is religious. This is a long episode, but we wanted to touch on some important topics that are common to anyone who grew-up in the church world.Support the showPartner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.orgFollow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed BacksliderKathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:Redeem California, With God it IS Possible: God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California