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“Welcome to The Redeemed Backslider—with your host, Kathy Chastain, Christian-based psychotherapist and a redeemed backslider. This podcast dedicated to those who have wandered but are ready to return to the life-changing power of grace and the freedom found in Jesus.
In Luke 4:18, Jesus proclaimed: ‘The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed.’
This is the heart of our message. Whether you’re wrestling with regret, despair, seeking freedom from spiritual chains, or longing to see the light of God’s love again, you’re not alone. Here, we share testimonies, biblical truths, and encouragement to remind you that no one is too far gone for God’s redemption.
This is your invitation to find healing, hope, and restoration in Jesus. Welcome to The Redeemed Backslider—where grace is greater than your past and your future is abundant when God redeems your story.”
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Send us a text September 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, a...
Send us a text Have 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 genuin...
Send us a text Pornography 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 chur...
Send us a text Tom 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 reve...
Send us a text What 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. Afte...
Send us a text After 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...
Send us a text Trauma 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...
Send us a text What 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...
Send us a text What 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 fractu...
Send us a text Christine 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 ...
Send us a text What 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 supernatur...
Send us a text At 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 de...
Send us a text When 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 pre...
Send us a text In 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 show Follow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed Backslider Partner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.org Ka...
Send us a text Courtney 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,...
Send us a text After 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 show Follow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed Backslider Partner with us : ...
Send us a text Before 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, ...
Send us a text His 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. E...
Send us a text Rev. 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 show Follow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed Backslider Partner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.org Kathy has two books out and they can be found on A...
Send us a text Dana'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 show Follow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed Backslider Partner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.org Kathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes &...
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