Plans, Hope & A Future

94: Hope in the Middle of the Detour: A conversation with Casey Ragan

He got on a bus with nothing left—and no idea where his life was headed. Casey Ragan’s story is one of loss, wandering, and ultimately, redemption. At just 18 years old, a diagnosis of Stargardt disease altered the course of his life, closing the door on his plans to enlist in the Marines and sending him into a season of deep struggle. In the years that followed, Casey turned to drugs and alcohol in an attempt to numb the pain, navigating a failed marriage and fighting to stay afloat. Eventually, with little left to hold onto, Casey left everything familiar behind and boarded a bus to Cincinnati, stepping into the unknown. For three years, he lived in anonymity, far removed from the life he once knew. But his story did not end there. In this powerful conversation, Casey shares how he was not only reunited with his parents and his child, but also restored in ways he never imagined. Now remarried and serving in ministry, his life reflects healing, purpose, and a deep, unwavering faith. Today, Casey will tell you that nothing matters more than his relationship with Jesus, and that even in the darkest seasons, hope is never out of reach. Podcast editing and produced by Jennifer Osborn for Parable Road, LLC [https://www.parableroad.com/] Questions, comments, ideas: parableroadllc@gmail.com www.jenniferosborn.org [https://jen6176.wixsite.com/jenniferosbornauthor] A Beautiful Healing Book [https://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Healing-Jennifer-Osborn/dp/B0BGN8TN2X] by Jennifer Osborn Podcast recorded: April 4, 2026

93: When Healing Defies Explanation - A conversation with Matthew DeChellis

What do you do when doctors say there’s no safe path forward—but God writes a different ending? In this episode, Jen sits down with Matthew DeChellis to share a story of survival, healing, and faith. At 18, Matthew experienced sudden blindness that led to the discovery of a brain aneurysm and stroke. With no safe surgical option, he was left in uncertainty—until a rupture weeks later left him in a coma and facing a long road of recovery. But in the middle of it all, something unexpected happened. During his healing process, Matthew encountered Jesus in a profound way—and what followed was both spiritual and physical transformation. Medical scans later showed the aneurysms had disappeared without explanation. Matthew now shares his story to bring hope to others walking through the unknown, reminding us that even in the hardest moments, healing is still possible. In Cincinnati and looking for a car - Joseph Toyota - 9101 Colerain Avenued, Cincinnati, OH 45251, mdechellis@josephtoyota.com Podcast editing and produced by Jennifer Osborn for Parable Road, LLC [https://www.parableroad.com/] Questions, comments, ideas: parableroadllc@gmail.com www.jenniferosborn.org [https://jen6176.wixsite.com/jenniferosbornauthor] A Beautiful Healing Book [https://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Healing-Jennifer-Osborn/dp/B0BGN8TN2X] by Jennifer Osborn Podcast recorded: March 25, 2026

92: Her Story Isn’t Over - A conversation with Kendra Bates

From addiction to healing, Kendra opens up about what changed and why it matters. In this episode, Jen sits down with Kendra Bates to talk about her journey through addiction and into recovery. Kendra shares how her story began in Columbus, took a difficult turn in California, and ultimately led her to seek help through City Gospel Mission’s recovery program. She opens up about the ups and downs of rehab, what it was like to keep trying again, and the moment everything began to shift. After a Bible study, Kendra experienced the love of Jesus in a deeply personal way, which changed the direction of her life and gave her a new sense of purpose. Kendra’s story is honest, hopeful, and full of encouragement for anyone who feels stuck. She reminds us that healing is possible, life can be different, and God meets us right when we need Him most. Podcast editing and produced by Jennifer Osborn for Parable Road, LLC [https://www.parableroad.com/] Questions, comments, ideas: parableroadllc@gmail.com www.jenniferosborn.org [https://jen6176.wixsite.com/jenniferosbornauthor] A Beautiful Healing Book [https://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Healing-Jennifer-Osborn/dp/B0BGN8TN2X] by Jennifer Osborn Podcast recorded: March 18, 2026

91: What Happens When You Invite Jesus Into Your Inner World: My discovery of IFS

In this episode, I introduce Internal Family Systems (IFS) and share some of what I’ve discovered so far. It’s not a deep dive, just an honest reflection on how this framework has started to give language to things I’ve felt for a long time but couldn’t quite explain. It’s helped me begin to understand the different parts of myself and why they show up the way they do. When Jesus is invited into this process, everything changes. Instead of trying to fix ourselves, His presence meets us with compassion, truth, and peace—right in the middle of it all. This episode is simply an invitation to explore, to grow in awareness, and to see that God is not distant from your inner world—He’s present in it. Podcast editing and produced by Jennifer Osborn for Parable Road, LLC [https://www.parableroad.com/] Questions, comments, ideas: parableroadllc@gmail.com www.jenniferosborn.org [https://jen6176.wixsite.com/jenniferosbornauthor] A Beautiful Healing Book [https://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Healing-Jennifer-Osborn/dp/B0BGN8TN2X] by Jennifer Osborn Podcast recorded: March 14, 2026

90: What I learned in Therapy

Join me as I share with you some of the lessons I learned in therapy. Podcast editing and produced by Jennifer Osborn for Parable Road, LLC [https://www.parableroad.com/] Questions, comments, ideas: parableroadllc@gmail.com www.jenniferosborn.org [https://jen6176.wixsite.com/jenniferosbornauthor] A Beautiful Healing Book [https://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Healing-Jennifer-Osborn/dp/B0BGN8TN2X] by Jennifer Osborn Podcast recorded: February 13, 2026 Podcast sponsor: Jenny Becknell Sign up for CST Here [https://my.crossroads.net/groups/typedetail/1050]