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One year ago today, on my birthday, Cries of Redemption began. A birthday I once never thought I would live to see.

In this deeply personal anniversary episode, I reflect on the struggles, victories, and spiritual battles that came with sharing the painful parts of my story over this past year. Speaking openly about trauma, shame, suicide, healing, and redemption has never been easy—but God has shown me how even the hardest moments can become weapons for victory and testimonies that help others survive their own battles.

I talk about how the world often sees struggles as failures, while I’ve learned to see them as opportunities for growth, strength, and purpose. I also share why simply being alive is worth celebrating, because for many people, waking up each day is a fight in itself.

Just yesterday, I was reminded again why this podcast matters: people need a safe place to speak up without guilt or shame silencing them. Someone else’s breakthrough may begin with another person’s courage to finally tell the truth.

If you are struggling, discouraged, or wondering whether your life matters, this episode is for you. Don’t give up. You are still here for a reason—and whether you realize it or not, you are winning.

🎧 Want to reach out? I’d love to hear from you.
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I want to hear your testimony, your questions, or anything you’ve been holding in.
This space is safe, and I’m listening. 💚
You can contact me by:
Email:
💌 prayer@criesofredemption.com for prayer requests
📝 mystory@criesofredemption.com if you’d like to share your testimony
📩 contact@criesofredemption.com for all other messages
Social Media:
📱 Twitter (X) @shoutredemption, and Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and YouTube — just search Cries of Redemption
And of course, you can find Cries of Redemption on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major streaming platforms.

This podcast reflects my own experiences and beliefs. It is not affiliated with my place of work, my church, or any other institution. All content is shared with the intention of inspiring hope, healing, and faith-based reflection.

Mental Health & Crisis Resources to Include:

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.) – Dial 988
• RAINN (Sexual Assault Hotline) – 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or www.rainn.org
• Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 (Free 24/7 support)
• The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Mental Health Support) – Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
• Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com

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"Life has been a bit of a whirlwind lately! In this raw and unedited update (recorded straight from my phone), I’m sharing why I’ve been away from the mic and what I’m currently juggling.

From navigating unexpected health challenges and new medications to custom-making my niece’s prom dress (for her 12th-grade prom, which is the only prom she is attending), it’s been a season of testing—but remember, delay is not denial. I’m also sharing a bit about the importance of work flexibility and a funny (but stressful) couch repair.

Thank you for your patience and your prayers while I get back on my feet. I can’t wait to get back to our regular episodes soon!"

🎧 Want to reach out? I’d love to hear from you.
🎙 Speak Your Heart
I want to hear your testimony, your questions, or anything you’ve been holding in.
This space is safe, and I’m listening. 💚
You can contact me by:
Email:
💌 prayer@criesofredemption.com for prayer requests
📝 mystory@criesofredemption.com if you’d like to share your testimony
📩 contact@criesofredemption.com for all other messages
Social Media:
📱 Twitter (X) @shoutredemption, and Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and YouTube — just search Cries of Redemption
And of course, you can find Cries of Redemption on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major streaming platforms.

This podcast reflects my own experiences and beliefs. It is not affiliated with my place of work, my church, or any other institution. All content is shared with the intention of inspiring hope, healing, and faith-based reflection.

Mental Health & Crisis Resources to Include:

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.) – Dial 988
• RAINN (Sexual Assault Hotline) – 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or www.rainn.org
• Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 (Free 24/7 support)
• The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Mental Health Support) – Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
• Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com

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The conversation around women’s rights is everywhere—but what does God say?

In this episode, we address the history of woman, abortion, how sin carries different consequences, and why all sin still separates us from God. I again talk about why calling something sin can be so offensive to many people today. I also share part of my personal journey and how fear once shaped my decisions. No matter the sin, the truth remains: we all fall short—and Jesus still offers forgiveness.

This episode builds on the question from the previous episodes: Are you going in the right direction? & The Most Offensive Word Today: Sin. Because sometimes the most loving warning we can receive is the one we least want to hear.

🎧 Want to reach out? I’d love to hear from you.
🎙 Speak Your Heart
I want to hear your testimony, your questions, or anything you’ve been holding in.
This space is safe, and I’m listening. 💚
You can contact me by:
Email:
💌 prayer@criesofredemption.com for prayer requests
📝 mystory@criesofredemption.com if you’d like to share your testimony
📩 contact@criesofredemption.com for all other messages
Social Media:
📱 Twitter (X) @shoutredemption, and Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and YouTube — just search Cries of Redemption
And of course, you can find Cries of Redemption on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major streaming platforms.

This podcast reflects my own experiences and beliefs. It is not affiliated with my place of work, my church, or any other institution. All content is shared with the intention of inspiring hope, healing, and faith-based reflection.
This podcast reflects my own experiences and beliefs. It is not affiliated with my place of work, my church, or any other institution. All content is shared with the intention of inspiring hope, healing, and faith-based reflection.


Mental Health & Crisis Resources to Include:

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.) – Dial 988
• RAINN (Sexual Assault Hotline) – 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or www.rainn.org (https://www.rainn.org/)
• Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 (Free 24/7 support)
• The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Mental Health Support) – Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
• Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com (https://www.psychologytoday.com/)

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Why does the word sin offend people so deeply?

In this episode of Cries of Redemption, I talk about why sin must be addressed and why so many people react with anger the moment it’s mentioned. Scripture warns about the danger of a hardened heart, and in Ezekiel we see God’s promise to replace hearts of stone with hearts of flesh.

If sin is meant to show us when we’re going in the wrong direction, why do we resist hearing about it?

This episode builds on the question from the previous episode: Are you going in the right direction? Because sometimes the most loving warning we can receive is the one we least want to hear.

🎧 Want to reach out? I’d love to hear from you.
🎙 Speak Your Heart
I want to hear your testimony, your questions, or anything you’ve been holding in.
This space is safe, and I’m listening. 💚
You can contact me by:
Email:
💌 prayer@criesofredemption.com for prayer requests
📝 mystory@criesofredemption.com if you’d like to share your testimony
📩 contact@criesofredemption.com for all other messages
Social Media:
📱 Twitter (X) @shoutredemption, and Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and YouTube — just search Cries of Redemption
And of course, you can find Cries of Redemption on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major streaming platforms.

This podcast reflects my own experiences and beliefs. It is not affiliated with my place of work, my church, or any other institution. All content is shared with the intention of inspiring hope, healing, and faith-based reflection.

This podcast reflects my own experiences and beliefs. It is not affiliated with my place of work, my church, or any other institution. All content is shared with the intention of inspiring hope, healing, and faith-based reflection.


Mental Health & Crisis Resources to Include:

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.) – Dial 988
• RAINN (Sexual Assault Hotline) – 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or www.rainn.org (https://www.rainn.org/)
• Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 (Free 24/7 support)
• The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Mental Health Support) – Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
• Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com (https://www.psychologytoday.com/)

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Have you ever questioned whether you’re truly going in the direction God wants for your life? In this episode, I share my lifelong struggle with doubting God’s calling and how the Lord reminded me that we must stay rooted in His Word to withstand the enemy’s attacks. We explore the battle between the flesh and the spirit, the wisdom God offers His people, and the faithfulness of the Lord to guide and watch over those who seek Him.

🎧 Want to reach out? I’d love to hear from you.
🎙 Speak Your Heart
I want to hear your testimony, your questions, or anything you’ve been holding in.
This space is safe, and I’m listening. 💚
You can contact me by:
Email:
💌 prayer@criesofredemption.com for prayer requests
📝 mystory@criesofredemption.com if you’d like to share your testimony
📩 contact@criesofredemption.com for all other messages
Social Media:
📱 Twitter (X) @shoutredemption, and Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and YouTube — just search Cries of Redemption
And of course, you can find Cries of Redemption on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major streaming platforms.

This podcast reflects my own experiences and beliefs. It is not affiliated with my place of work, my church, or any other institution. All content is shared with the intention of inspiring hope, healing, and faith-based reflection.
This podcast reflects my own experiences and beliefs. It is not affiliated with my place of work, my church, or any other institution. All content is shared with the intention of inspiring hope, healing, and faith-based reflection.


Mental Health & Crisis Resources to Include:

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.) – Dial 988
• RAINN (Sexual Assault Hotline) – 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or www.rainn.org (https://www.rainn.org/)
• Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 (Free 24/7 support)
• The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Mental Health Support) – Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
• Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com (https://www.psychologytoday.com/)

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dylan Verdun Sullivan, author of Kiss by Death, for an honest conversation about survival, faith, and the life-changing power of God’s grace.

Born with club feet that required multiple surgeries to realign and carrying deep wounds of abandonment, Dylan’s life was marked by pain from an early age. At 18, after contracting a deadly disease and falling into a coma, he had a life-altering encounter with Jesus that changed everything.

Dylan shares his ongoing journey of healing—wrestling with self-worth, the father wound, addiction, and learning to rest in grace rather than striving. This is not a polished testimony, but a real story of redemption, hope, and discovering that God’s grace is sufficient, even at our lowest.

If you’ve ever felt broken, unseen, or “not enough,” this episode is for you.

There is so much more that did not make it onto this episode! If you would like to read more about Dylan's amazing story, you can purchase Kissed by Death on Amazon! Here’s the book link: https://amzn.asia/d/2s3gvyW

🎧 Want to reach out? I’d love to hear from you.
🎙 Speak Your Heart
I want to hear your testimony, your questions, or anything you’ve been holding in.
This space is safe, and I’m listening. 💚
You can contact me by:
Email:
💌 prayer@criesofredemption.com for prayer requests
📝 mystory@criesofredemption.com if you’d like to share your testimony
📩 contact@criesofredemption.com for all other messages
Social Media:
📱 Twitter (X) @shoutredemption, and Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and YouTube — just search Cries of Redemption
And of course, you can find Cries of Redemption on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major streaming platforms.

This podcast reflects my own experiences and beliefs. It is not affiliated with my place of work, my church, or any other institution. All content is shared with the intention of inspiring hope, healing, and faith-based reflection.
This podcast reflects my own experiences and beliefs. It is not affiliated with my place of work, my church, or any other institution. All content is shared with the intention of inspiring hope, healing, and faith-based reflection.


Mental Health & Crisis Resources to Include:

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.) – Dial 988
• RAINN (Sexual Assault Hotline) – 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or www.rainn.org (https://www.rainn.org/)
• Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 (Free 24/7 support)
• The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Mental Health Support) – Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
• Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com (https://www.psychologytoday.com/)

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In this episode, I remind you that this season is about breaking the silence—but not for the world. It starts with you. You don’t have to share your story publicly or say a word to anyone else. The first and most important step is being honest with yourself.

I talk about the healing that comes from confronting parts of your past you may not want to remember, and why facing those truths—no matter how uncomfortable—is where freedom begins. I choose to do the hard part by exposing my own ugly truths, not for shock, but to let you know you are not alone.

My hope is to encourage and uplift you, but I’m honest about this: nothing I say can bring healing unless you take that first step within yourself. If one day you feel called to share your story—amen. And if you never do, but you faced yourself with courage—amen.

Silence ends with me… and it can end with you too.

🎧 Want to reach out? I’d love to hear from you.
🎙 Speak Your Heart
I want to hear your testimony, your questions, or anything you’ve been holding in.
This space is safe, and I’m listening. 💚
You can contact me by:
Email:
💌 prayer@criesofredemption.com for prayer requests
📝 mystory@criesofredemption.com if you’d like to share your testimony
📩 contact@criesofredemption.com for all other messages
Social Media:
📱 Twitter (X) @shoutredemption, and Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and YouTube — just search Cries of Redemption
And of course, you can find Cries of Redemption on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major streaming platforms.

This podcast reflects my own experiences and beliefs. It is not affiliated with my place of work, my church, or any other institution. All content is shared with the intention of inspiring hope, healing, and faith-based reflection.

This podcast reflects my own experiences and beliefs. It is not affiliated with my place of work, my church, or any other institution. All content is shared with the intention of inspiring hope, healing, and faith-based reflection.


Mental Health & Crisis Resources to Include:

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.) – Dial 988
• RAINN (Sexual Assault Hotline) – 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or www.rainn.org (https://www.rainn.org/)
• Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 (Free 24/7 support)
• The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Mental Health Support) – Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
• Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com (https://www.psychologytoday.com/)

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In this heartfelt Thanksgiving episode, I reflect on the Jewish Passover tradition of Dayeinu—a powerful practice of gratitude that declares, “It would have been enough.” Inspired by this tradition, I created my own personal Dayeinu, remembering all the moments God has brought me through and the countless ways He’s carried me.

I invite you to join me in this reflection. As you listen, I hope you’ll begin to see—and maybe even discover for the first time—the many ways God has been present in your own story. May this episode inspire a deeper sense of gratitude, faith, and awareness of His faithfulness in your life.

Happy Thanksgiving. 🧡

🎧 Want to reach out? I’d love to hear from you.
🎙 Speak Your Heart
I want to hear your testimony, your questions, or anything you’ve been holding in.
This space is safe, and I’m listening. 💚
You can contact me by:
Email:
💌 prayer@criesofredemption.com for prayer requests
📝 mystory@criesofredemption.com if you’d like to share your testimony
📩 contact@criesofredemption.com for all other messages
Social Media:
📱 Twitter (X) @shoutredemption, and Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and YouTube — just search Cries of Redemption
And of course, you can find Cries of Redemption on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major streaming platforms.

This podcast reflects my own experiences and beliefs. It is not affiliated with my place of work, my church, or any other institution. All content is shared with the intention of inspiring hope, healing, and faith-based reflection.

This podcast reflects my own experiences and beliefs. It is not affiliated with my place of work, my church, or any other institution. All content is shared with the intention of inspiring hope, healing, and faith-based reflection.


Mental Health & Crisis Resources to Include:

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.) – Dial 988
• RAINN (Sexual Assault Hotline) – 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or www.rainn.org (https://www.rainn.org/)
• Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 (Free 24/7 support)
• The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Mental Health Support) – Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
• Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com (https://www.psychologytoday.com/)

Support the show