Life Empowered

Born into the cycles of abuse and addiction Breaking free of what was normal- after arrest Now Candace is joyfilled in serving others!   Learn more at Redeemandrestore.org

PART 2 Continuing Talia's story into freedom and power over all that held her down!  

Whispers of lies as a young child that were fed experiences to root them deeply within her.  A seemingly good and blessed child in a loving family was silently being led to death. Listen to Talia share the struggles toward death and then the beauty of life overtaking her! (split into 2 episodes- don't miss the birthing of her future in episode 58!!)   Sponsored by  Redeem and Restore Center Together- we love, restore, and support women who have been broken by human trafficking and exploitation to support the whole person: physically, mentally, relationally, emotionally, and spiritually. Creating a culture of loving, restoring, and supporting others in all we do. As we provide recovery resources and services to women survivors so they can heal, reclaim their identities, and discover and fulfill their God-given purpose.

Born into disfunction and drug abuse.  Gang raped at 14. How does a young girl continue to move forward in life with no support? Listen to Jackie share her journey of pain and suffering and eventual victory from it all!

White family grew up and did ministry in the inner city where most people are black.  Hardship and confusion set up a path for Alycia to either be a victim or see the beauty of opportunities ahead.   Her trust in the Bible above circumstance has led her to be on a beautiful adventure with God and many different groups of people!

Listen to the amazing miracles in Michele's life!  From abuse, abandonment, and addiction to finding her true worth and value to God! Now with a burning passion to help everyone she can to find the truth about who they are and how deeply they are loved!

Trauma is a reality for every human but pain can push us into truth!  Choose to learn and do the work to live in true freedom.  Trauma does not get better- it gets buried, unless you do something with it! Listen to Christine share her journey into freedom after 27 years of burying the trauma AND learn pratical steps how to process your traumas/pain to live in true freedom! Sponsored by: Redeem and Restore Center https://redeemandrestore.org Clarity Collab https://theclaritycollab.com Holistic Life Coach/Trauma Informed christinejean@christinejean.net   

Through losing her job, losing herself, losing her health - she lost her identity —- or so she thought…  Hear how did she climb out of the pit and begin to heal and then help others too!   CHeck out Sarah Bodnar here: Website:  www.iammade4more.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrssarahbbondar/  

After overcoming 18 years of chronic illness, Tiffany  believes everyone can be on a path to peace, clarity, hope, and personal power despite our past wounds and traumas. Take a listen to her story!

Juanita shares some heartbreaking abuse from her childhood that led to a drinking problem. Everyone who SHOULD have protected her, turned away instead.   Don't leave too early... You will miss the exciting end of her strory of where she is today! Sponsored by: Redeem and Restore Center

After the world shut down.... everything was confusing and the divison has grown , even in churches. As head pastor, John felt he was pushed to choose sides.  Focusing on serving others became very hard and included losing friends and partners in ministry. He has made some changes.  May you be encouraged by his journey!  

Another curve ball.  Planning for a difficult process that abruptly chnages. Expecting God to provide and be your white knight- BUT his provision comes much slower AND MUCH BETTER THAN YOU EVEN WANTED. SPONSORED BY: Women Ablaze- www.womenablaze.com Redeem & Restore Center www.redeemandrestore.org   Together we love, restore, and support women recovering from sex trafficking & exploitation.  

A long journey moving past survival to success and peace.  Then suddenly a redirection. Building upon her success with God's leading into a much deeper purpose that brought more healing, stretching, and adventure! Sponsors: Women Ablaze www.womenablaze.com Redeem and Restore Center www.redeemandrestore.org Mercy's Light  MercysLight.org

Secrets that lead to lies, disconnection, and shame. We can justify our reasons.  Once we have- we feel trapped with no way out. Shirley shares her struggles with pain, her choices to cope and then to break free from it all. Our Sponsors: Women Ablaze- www.womenablaze.com Redeem and Restore Center- www.redeemandrestore.org

Is it real? How do you know?  Learning the power of words.  Processing through the truth and the emotions. Holly shares her experience into ending a marriage and starting over as a single parent.  A beautiful but difficult journey with God's provison and lots of personal growth. Sponsors: WomenAblaze.com RedeemandRestore.org

A fire disrupts.   Have you encountered an event that really made you question what your purpose truly is? Laura survived.  Everything would be alright.   BUT what was really important? What was really her purpose.   Sponsored: WomenAblaze.com RedeemandRestore.org

Struggle is an opportunity...   This is NOT putting on the positive attitude.  This not the tongue-in- cheek "pull yourself up by your bootstraps" Stevo shares living through a life of CONSTANT faith that's ALWAYS a struggle. This is Life. BUT we can learn to live a HAPPY LIFE within the struggles!   Sponsors: Redeem and Restore Center www.redeemandrestore.org Women Ablaze https://www.womenablaze.com Connect with Stevo: www.stevohays.com  

Thinking you have your dream job a with dream life and being "let go" twice really shakes you to the core. It truly became an amazing opportunity to NOT settle.  Celeste really had alot of gifts and skills to do alot- so she was looking back and moving forward! Listen to her share the struggle through, and the choices she made to make steps forward into a life more full then ever before! Sponsored:   Redeem & Restore Center www.redeemandrestore.org Women Ablaze www.womenablaze.com More Info on Celeste: www.celestecuffie.com  Email Krista at krista@redeemandrestore.org

Our journey in discovering how to have healthy relationships.   Is it them? Or is it me?   What does the Bible say about friendship? The 1st Coffee with the Krista's! Sponsored by: WomenAblaze.com Redeemandrestore.org

Struggling from mania to depression.  The structure of military was the first sign of hope, but when service ended... Hear the struggles, confusion AND the determination and courage of Leighann! Sponsors: https://www.womenablaze.com https://redeemandrestore.org https://lets-talk-hr.com

After 19 years of coping to live after his fathers suicide, physical abuse, surviving war, and physical injuries- Dylan had enough.  The darkness overcame him.   Take a listen to see how he moved forward and now sees a future for himself and others! Sponsors and contacts: https://www.womenablaze.com https://www.redeemandrestore.org   https://dylansessler.com  

What is life supposed to look like when you follow Jesus? Is it a list of everything you can't do? Or is it more like a relationship? Listen to Krista's journey to understanding real freedom in Christ. Sponsors: Redeem & Restore Center https://www.redeemandrestore.org Women Ablaze https://www.womenablaze.com Contact: Krista@redeemandrestore.org

We all want try to change parts of ourselves Often we seem stuck in the same bad patterns.  When is it enough. As long as you have breath, there is HOPE! Be encouraged by Suzanne's journey! Sponsors: www.redeemandrestore.org www.womenablaze.com Contact: krista@redeemandrestore.org

A wise man on death row changed her perspective. Her childhood set her up for failure. She learned that resilence can help us survive but also help us heal. Sponsored by: Redeem & Restore Center www.redeemandrestore.org Rachelle founded & operates: https://www.opticresources.org/

A kidney donation to a stranger leads to major life change. Giving a part of yourself for another carries a lot of emotion to process. Brenda shares her story of redirection and continual process of going farther in a direction she never even dreamed of! Sponsored by:  Redeemandrestore.org Connect with Brenda Cortez: https://www.donatelife.net/books/ https://www.howltheowl.com https://www.becauseoforgandonation.com

Starting Over & Single Parenting  Learn how Mary implemented the beauty of using the 5 love languages in facilitating growth & healing in her and her children. Sponsored by: reCollect2  AND  Redeem & Restore Center www.maryamarkham.com  

Need a change?  What are you doing about it? We each have our own personality traits that effect how we live life.  Her desire to feel better, research answers, and check things off of a checklist led her from NEVER running to saying yes to a half marathon.  But that's not all! reCollect2 Company https://www.recollect2recycler.com Redeem & Restore Center https://redeemandrestore.org https://beyoutifulrace.com- Mothers Day Weekend in Oconomowoc  

Sexual abuse as a child.  Suicide note begins the journey to freedom. The impact of the abuse and her silence continue to bring destruction in her teen years.  Choosing to no longer be defined by her past, she began healing and exploring what she really wanted in life. Redeem and Restore Center reCollect2 Company Candace Sanchez

After a visit to the doctor she begins her first diet at age 8 2 decades later, a successful personal fitness trainer, and another visit to the doctors office-  She realizes she must make changes. This is about her identity. reCollect2 Company Redeem and Restore Center Someone I Love Lives Here by Justine Sloane  

Is infidelity a symptom of something deeper? How can you grow and step into what God has for you when you journey through suffering a deep wounding? La Vonne shares her personal journey and the beautiful gifts that came from it. reCollect2 Company Redeem and Restore Center YKI Coaching

She was always driven.  She got married, they started a business, had young kids BUT it was all breaking apart. Seemingly a complete failure with a bankruptcy, divorce, and a mental breakdown. Perseverance, healthy friendships & support helped her learn and grow to succeed. Today- happily married, successful entrepreneur, and her kids are great!  Sponsors:  reCollect2 Company https://www.recollect2recycler.com Redeem and Restore Center www.redeemandrestore.org Jaime Shibley https://www.theexpressory.com  

One woman's journey into to cold sterile medical process through cancer.   Her unique personality shines and leads her to fully embrace her God given gifts into a new career and help brighten others lives! SPONSORS: Redeem and Restore Center www.redeemandrestore.org reCollect2 https://www.recollect2recycler.com I M O K project 

Our thoughts can lead us places we didn't want to go.  We can become stuck and ultimately keep us from growing or moving forward. Stacy shares a story of how she trapped herself in shame and how she moved out of it. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. SPONSORS: reCollect2 Company- respecting and protecting earth and humankind, creators and suppliers of the reCollect2 recycling receptacle. https://www.recollect2recycler.com Redeem and Restore Center walks alongside women who have been sex trafficked & exploited. www.redeemandrestore.org Stacy Kageff: Find God at Work & more from her  https://www.dancingintherainllc.com    

Torture, Rape, Abuse, Murder are all normal for humanity.  How do those who survive truly live?   13 years of exploitation by her grandfather- How can a loving God let this happen??  Listen to hear how Jennisue wrestled with this and is now living an overflowing life filled with joy! Sponsored by:  Redeem and Restore Center www.redeemandrestore.org reCollect2 Company  www.recollect2recycler.com Books to Read: The Lucky One by J.Jessen The Hiding Place by C TenBoom  Open Heart by Elie Weisel Say Yes to Life by V Frankl

Jenni Sue Jessen can list off her titles & accomplishments.  Is she defined by them or is their really more to who she really is? How are you defined? Do you know WHO you really are?   Sponsored by: Redeem and Restore Center www.redeemandrestore.org reCollect 2 www.recollect2recycler.com Compass 31 www.compass31.com/home  

A victorious story of faith, courage and surrender. She found this to be true: For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. Matthew 16:25 Struggling with the heartache of a drug addicted son to surviving TWO brain aneurysms (MIRACULOUS) Sponsored by: reCollect2 Recycler Redeem & Restore Center Milk Velvet Pearls Contact: krista@redeemandrestore.org

Nancy found her value through her courage & perseverance.  She had a fighting spirit hiding under her doormat. No matter how long it takes- it is worth it! She was worth it! Sponsored by:  ReCollect2  Suppliers of the reCollect2 recycling receptacle and Redeem and Restore Center Together we love, restore & support women broken by Sex Trafficking  Contact Chaplain Krista Hull: krista@redeemandrestore.org

He was a paratrooper, distorted recovery team, paramedic....and then he couldn't even do the dishes.  Adrenaline junkie crashed & burned, BUT he was able to find hope & life again. Learn how to notice the signs before you crash! SPONSORED BY: ReCollect2 https://www.recollect2recycler.com “Respecting and protecting earth and humankind” Redeem and Restore Center www.redeemandrestore.org Together we love, restore, and support women recovering from sex trafficking & exploitation. Contact: Chaplain Krista Hull   krista@redeemandrestore.org

Her ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) score of 8 said she would struggle with addiction and living life. YET, her courage and journey threw that out the door! SPONSORED BY: Redeem and Restore Center www.redeemandrestore.org Together we love, restore, and support women recovering from sex trafficking & exploitation. ReCollect2 https://www.recollect2recycler.com “Respecting and protecting earth and humankind" The Mindset Transformation Company: https://www.cyrinatalbott.com  

Many have lived similarly to Lisanne- a life of poverty, neglect, abuse. The damage does not get wiped away when you become an adult.  We all want to be known, valued & loved.   How are we responding to others hurt & their mistakes? We all can't become advocates like Lisanne, but maybe we con learn a bit from her. What do we expect of ADULTS that were not protected in childhood? How would you respond if your child shared about an abuse?  Why would a child start taking drugs? Why would someone willingly give themselves to a pimp? Sponsored by: Redeem and Restore Center www.redeemandrestore.org ReCollect2 https://www.recollect2recycler.com Contact Krista: Krista@redeemandrestore.org  

Hurt at work- Hooked on pain meds.  Then a heart attack, arrested and another heart attack.  Change seemed impossible.   Miraculously he lived but had to learn how to be free. SPONSORS: ReCollect2 Recyler  www.recollect2recycler.com Redeem and Restore Center www.redeemandrestore.org CONTACT Krista - admin@redeemandrestore.org

KP says it seems the things that are meant to destroy and kill us can also be the things that transform and propel us into the story God has for us. We can CHOOSE to be set free from the lies about who the world says we are. We can rewrite our story’s end. -  Hear how she is doing this! Empowering Sponsors: Being the light in our communities and a consistent support to exploited women:  Redeem and Restore Center www.redeemandrestore.org  Respecting & protecting earth and humankind in the Hospitality Industry: ReCollect2 www.recollect2recycler.com https://www.lovejoy.today/about-us  

Empowering parents and adults to connect with our children on the comfortable topic of porn.   Would you rather they learn and figure it out on their own?? FBI states approx. 750 thousand predators are online hunting every MINUTE! Redeeming the breathtaking gift of sex from the counterfeits.    Get your FREE copy of Be Careful, Little Eyes or Ten Cuidado Ojitos  AND/OR A Dangerous Trap or Una Trampa Peligrosa www.PFCO.today Sponsored by: Redeem and Restore Center www.redeemandrestore.org ReCollect2 Recyler Company www.recollect2recycler.com    

Searching to belong, always something missing.  She thought she would find it with God. But a few churches, and a few christians only showed her judgement.  She describes her new life liberating: (providing a release from a situation which limits freedom of thought or behavior)! Listen to hear how she got there! Redeem and Restore Center www.redeemandrestore.org reCollect2 Company https://www.recollect2recycler.com Gina Lokken https://www.ginamariecoaching.com

Life was good for his family until it wasn't.  He noticed constant changes in his dad when he was just in middle school.   Being the only boy and the oldest, just added to the struggles.  Yet, there's more.... His little sister got cancer. How did they overcome so much?  LISTEN to find out! Check out: Redeem and Restore Center www.redeemandrestore.org reCollect2 Company https://www.recollect2recycler.com Mac Ministries  http://mac-ministries.com

Multiple physical issues and lots of pain. Regular doctors wanted to prescribe meds for the symptoms.  A naturopathic doctor was the first one to dig deeper to see by age 30 her body was overloaded with toxins.  Sponsored by: Redeem and Restore Center- helping women who have been broken by sex trafficking to support them as a whole person. Recollect2 Company Respecting & Protecting Earth and Humankind Check out Jena's Blog to learn more: The Wellness Resolution

A chameleon learns how to survive entering foster system at age 2, adopted at age 8, military, approval, and into marriage. He struggled with authority issues, boundaries, communication. It was give up and die or... Sponsored by: Redeem and Restore CenterTogether we love, restore & support women recovering from exploitation ReCollect2 Protecting Earth & Humankind AND our guest today can be found on his own podcast: Real Talk with Roman

Sexually abused at age 8 she soon realized she had to keep fighting to focus and keep control of whatever she could to keep her 'shame shadow' behind her.   Then to fall into an abyss with a bipolar & schizophrenia husband and care for 5 children (3 with autism)  YET- a new opportunity became the first beacon of light to begin her journey to a huge new world of living! Redeem and Restore Center www.redeemandrestore.org Recollect2 https://www.recollect2recycler.com https://www.apriltribegiauque.com

How does  a young boy really just wanted to die and become a drug addict?  Age 17 his life ‘switch’ totally turned off once using Heroin.  Overdosed twice then miraculously went to drug rehab-Now a living an abundant life with his wife and children! Sponsored by: Redeem and Restore Center  www.redeemandrestore.org ReCollect2 https://www.recollect2recycler.com also ck out: https://teenchallengeusa.org/about/ SUBSCRIBE & Please Share Email me: krista@redeemandrestore.org

Gary shares his lifelong journey through spiritual abuse, loveless marriage, and a shattered heart. Windows of hope throughout his journey often ended in more despair- until he literally lost everything to find himself and real love. Sponsored by: Redeem and Restore Center  Together we love, restore & support women recovering from sex trafficking ReCollect2  Respecting & protecting earth and humankind Gary Leep  https://www.garryleep.com

God does NOT make everything happen for a purpose. BUT He does give a purpose to everything that has happened. We can also honor one anothers differences in how we process through suffering. Our Sponsors: Redeem and Restore Center  Together we love, restore & support women recovering from sex trafficking & exploitation. www.redeemandrestore.org  reCollect2 Company  Respecting and protecting earth and humankind, creators and suppliers of the reCollect2 recycling receptacle.  https://www.recollect2recycler.com Get Dan Herod's book wherever you buy them:  Suffer Well