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The Redeemed Backslider
“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…
Episodes
The Redeemed BacksliderI Thought I had a Reprobate Mind- April Clark #TRB Episode 67
Send us Fan Mail Shame loves to whisper one sentence to every prodigal: you can’t come back. We push back on that lie with a raw, hopeful conversation with…
The Redeemed BacksliderI Started Fighting In Preschool- Brandon Elliott #TRB Episode 66
Send us Fan Mail He grew up in church, knew God was real, and still ended up chasing violence, gangs, and addiction to numb the pain of loneliness and…
The Redeemed BacksliderHe Was Always With Me- Laurie Jo Elliott #TRB Episode 65
Send us Fan Mail Suicidal thoughts at nine years old. A lifetime of not fitting in. A constant stream of intrusive thoughts that sounded like truth. Lori Jo…
The Redeemed BacksliderMy Journey Home- Joanna Hilton #TRB Episode 64
Send us Fan Mail Something can be true and still be hard to say out loud: a lot of prodigals don’t stay away because they hate God, they stay away because life…
The Redeemed BacksliderBible Quizzing Saved Me: J.J. Calvillo #TRB Episode 63
Send us Fan Mail You can memorize Scripture as a kid, know all the standards, and still end up staring over the fence wondering what life looks like on the…
The Redeemed BacksliderFrom Rejection to Loved: Trish Richardson #TRB Episode 62
Send us Fan Mail She believed in God for years, but she could not trust “God’s people” and she had reasons that went deeper than most of us want to admit. My…
The Redeemed BacksliderIdentity Redefine - Mari Bobbitt #TRB Episode 61
Send us Fan Mail She went years believing God had to be a joke. If He was real, why didn’t He stop what happened to her? Our guest, Mary Bobbitt, joins us for…
The Redeemed BacksliderSlow Drift But Still Chosen- Amelia Borja #TRB Episode 60
Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever told yourself, “I didn’t mean to walk away,” Amelia Borha’s story will feel uncomfortably familiar and deeply hopeful. Amelia…
The Redeemed BacksliderThe Prodigal Preacher- Pastor Donavon Hill #TRB Episode 59
Send us Fan Mail Some people don’t walk away from God because they stop caring. They walk away because disappointment turns into bitterness, and bitterness…
The Redeemed BacksliderSaved From Intrusive Thoughts- Tommi Deaver #TRB Episode 58
Send us Fan Mail Intrusive thoughts are one of the most isolating battles because they feel personal, loud, and impossible to explain. When our guest Tommy…
The Redeemed BacksliderFrom Confusion to Conviction- Shawn McDonald #TRB Episode 57
Send us Fan Mail He grew up in church, but the altar scared him, fitting in felt urgent, and “I’ll come back someday” sounded believable for a long time. Sean…
The Redeemed BacksliderA Conversation with Bishop Jim McPhaill #TRB Episode 56
Send us Fan Mail You can sit in a church pew and still feel a hundred miles away from God and you can be far away and still feel pulled toward home. I talk…
The Redeemed BacksliderProdigal Q & A Episode 55 The Redeemed Backslider
Send us Fan Mail In this Episode, Kathy sits down with some of her first guests to talk about what has life been like since you rededicated your life. The ups…
The Redeemed BacksliderLost Everything Then Lost Myself- Tabitha Lopez TRB Episode 54
Send us Fan Mail If 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…
The Redeemed BacksliderDelivered From "IT" Amber Alonso: TRB Episode 53
Send us Fan Mail She was the “good kid,” the straight-A student, the one who looked fine. But beneath the surface, Amber Alonzo was carrying loneliness…
The Redeemed BacksliderVictoriously Overcoming Homosexuality: Rev. Cindy Mayo- TRB Episode 52
Send us Fan Mail Some 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…
The Redeemed BacksliderTwo Miracles-One God: Ashley Zachary #TRB Episode 51
Send us Fan Mail A 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…
The Redeemed BacksliderUtter Loneliness Until God- Antonio Sarzi #TRB Season 2 Episode 50
Send us Fan Mail Loneliness can be loud, even when you’re surrounded by people. Antonio Sarzi, a concert bassist who recently earned second chair in the…
The Redeemed BacksliderJourney With My Prodigal Son: Rev. Michael R. Torres #TRB Season 2 Episode 49
Send us Fan Mail A 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…
The Redeemed BacksliderHealing From A Broken Heart- Elizabeth Rocha: TRB Season 2 Episode 48
Send us Fan Mail A church kid can know every altar call and still feel unsafe when life collapses. Kathy Chastain sits down with author Elizabeth Rocha for a…
The Redeemed BacksliderRebellious Skater to Youth Pastor: Jon Deaver #TRB Season 2 Episode 47
Send us Fan Mail What if the power you’ve been chasing is actually found in surrender? That’s the electric current running through Jon Deaver’s story—part…
The Redeemed BacksliderRejected, Abandoned, but Embraced By God: Diane Thompson #TRB Season 2 Episode 46
Send us Fan Mail A 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…
The Redeemed BacksliderFallen Faith to Faith Restored: Dustin Long #TRB Season 2 Episode 45
Send us Fan Mail A 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…
The Redeemed BacksliderTransformed By God's Love- Ben Bland: TRB Season 2 Ep. 44
Send us Fan Mail A 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…
The Redeemed BacksliderMercy and the Miraculous- Rev. Robert Rodela TRB Season 2 #43
Send us Fan Mail A 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…
The Redeemed BacksliderHow God Called Me - Rev. Justin Leyva Season 2 TRB #42
Send us Fan Mail A 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…
The Redeemed BacksliderRadically Saved After Meth & Prison- Dennis Fulton TRB Episode # 41
Send us Fan Mail What 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…
The Redeemed Backslider2025 End Of The Year Recap: TRB #40 Kathy Chastain
Send us Fan Mail Stories 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…
The Redeemed BacksliderJourney From Grief to Forgiveness TRB #39 Billie Jean Bishop
Send us Fan Mail What 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…
The Redeemed BacksliderWhat About The "Standards" TRB #38 Pastor Jeremy Cain
Send us Fan Mail The word holiness can feel like a verdict, especially if you’ve been burned by “standards” that sounded more like a measuring stick than good…
The Redeemed BacksliderLove, Marriage, Deliverance TRB #37 Luis & Eileen Pena
Send us Fan Mail A 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…
The Redeemed BacksliderDisappointed But Trusting TRB #36 Danielle Cisneros, LMFT
Send us Fan Mail A mother’s psychosis, a father’s kindness, and a daughter learning to trust God more than outcomes—this conversation traces how early wounds…
The Redeemed BacksliderPreacher, Prisoner, Surrendered - TRB #35 - Michael Torres
Send us Fan Mail A 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…
The Redeemed BacksliderThe Weight & The Glory TRB #34 Luis "Pops" Pena
Send us Fan Mail Some 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…
The Redeemed BacksliderBreaking The Silence TRB #33 April Martinez
Send us Fan Mail Some stories arrive like a storm and leave the air clearer than before. Kathy sits down with April Martinez, who grew up loving church…
The Redeemed BacksliderHomeless to Ministry TRB #32 Kaylene Mendez
Send us Fan Mail A label can feel like a sentence—until it becomes a testimony. Kathy sits down with Kayleen Mendez for a candid, unflinching conversation…
The Redeemed BacksliderBeauty For Ashes TRB #31 Alicia Chairez
Send us Fan Mail What 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…
The Redeemed BacksliderConfessions of A Prodigal TRB #30 Stephenie Haney-Montes
Send us Fan Mail What happens when the daughter of respected Pentecostal leaders finds herself trapped in an abusive marriage and eventually walks away from…
The Redeemed BacksliderWhat is Religious Abuse TRB #29 Dr. Peridot Gilbert-Reed
Send us Fan Mail When 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…
The Redeemed BacksliderHeaded To Hell TRB #28 Terry Boucher
Send us Fan Mail What makes a child who loves church, Bible quizzing, and picking out ties for Sunday service turn to witchcraft, drugs, and crime? Terry…
The Redeemed BacksliderThe Hardship of Grief TRB #27 Keri Rodriguez
Send us Fan Mail September 1st was National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day. As such, we dedicate the episode to the thousands of children around the world who…
The Redeemed BacksliderSpiritual Bypass THB #26 Dr. Peridot Gilbert-Reed
Send us Fan Mail 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…
The Redeemed BacksliderFreedom From the P-word TRB# 25 Breanna Arango
Send us Fan Mail Pornography addiction among Christian women remains one of the most hidden yet prevalent struggles in our churches today. In this vulnerable…
The Redeemed BacksliderDrugs, Affairs, Forgiveness TRB #24 Tom Lyman
Send us Fan Mail 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…
The Redeemed BacksliderSearching For Truth #TRB Episode 23- Michael Arrango
Send us Fan Mail What happens when a man raised around Louisiana voodoo and family "witches" goes searching for spiritual enlightenment? Michael Arango takes…
The Redeemed BacksliderGod's Amazing Grace: TRB #22 Reid Mendez
Send us Fan Mail 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…
The Redeemed BacksliderReturning to Wholeness with Kelly Ventura, TRB #21 Part 3 of 3
Send us Fan Mail Trauma doesn't just wound our hearts—it fundamentally alters how we see ourselves, others, and most profoundly, how we view God. In this…
The Redeemed BacksliderFear & Distrust with Kelly Ventura TRB#20 Part 2
Send us Fan Mail What happens when our deepest wounds collide with our deepest spiritual longings? This soul-stirring conversation between Kathy Chastain and…
The Redeemed BacksliderWhen Innocence Is Stolen: TRB #19 Part 1 of 3
Send us Fan Mail What if your spiritual struggles have been confused with willpower or belief, but in reality, they stem from wounds inflicted long before you…
The Redeemed BacksliderSurviving Sexual Abuse: TRB#18- Christine Molano
Send us Fan Mail Christine Milano's raw testimony of trauma, addiction, and redemption leaves no stone unturned as she recounts her journey from childhood…
The Redeemed BacksliderCursed at 19: TRB #17 Chris Guzman
Send us Fan Mail What happens when the supernatural realm crashes into our everyday reality? Chris Guzman never expected to find himself battling demonic…
The Redeemed BacksliderGod Was Too Hard- TRB#16- Tamara Farmer
Send us Fan Mail At just fifteen years old, Tamara Mazon-Farmer had her world shattered when someone she deeply admired in church delivered a crushing…
The Redeemed BacksliderGod’s Healing Power- TRB #15 Victor Molano
Send us Fan Mail 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…
The Redeemed BacksliderFrom Possessed to Preacher: Part 2- Rev. Ethan Logsdon
Send us Fan Mail In this Episode, Rev. Ethan Logsdon walks us through more principles of spiritual warfare. He discusses how the enemy works against us, and…
The Redeemed BacksliderSexually Abused But Healed: Courtney Rakestraw
Send us Fan Mail Courtney shares her beautiful love affair with Jesus that began when she was just 3 years old. Jesus was ever present throughout her childhood…
The Redeemed BacksliderJesus Delivered Me! Maria Vasquez Story
Send us Fan Mail 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…
The Redeemed BacksliderA Momma's Heart: Jessica Mayfield
Send us Fan Mail Before her son ever got involved with drugs and the occult, Jessica (Jessie) Mayfield, had her own supernatural miraculous experience with…
The Redeemed BacksliderFrom Possessed to Preacher: Rev. Ethan Logsdon
Send us Fan Mail 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 Redeemed BacksliderDelivered to Deliver, Rev. Nick Mahaney Part 1
Send us Fan Mail 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…
The Redeemed BacksliderWounded By Judgement
Send us Fan Mail Dana's story is one that many go through. When outward appearance is judged harshly. In this episode we discuss the pitfalls of judgment…