The Redeemed Backslider

Lost Everything Then Lost Myself- Tabitha Lopez TRB Episode 54

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2446178/fan_mail/new] 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 up in a strict United Pentecostal world where standards, leadership pressure, and fear of “getting it wrong” shaped her identity, even while she genuinely loved God and hungered for the Bible. Then Hurricane Katrina wiped out her home and community overnight, and the faith that felt unshakable suddenly had nothing familiar to stand on.  We talk through what happens after trauma when you’re grieving, angry, and trying to make sense of why God didn’t prevent the pain. Tabitha shares the slow slide into isolation, social anxiety, depression, self harm, and suicidal thoughts, plus the complicated church dynamics that can deepen shame instead of bringing healing. The most surprising part of her testimony is the detour into Jehovah’s Witnesses, not as a flashy rebellion, but as a desperate attempt to find belonging and rebuild a life without trusting God. Tune in to hear the rest... Find Tabitha's book, "No Longer A Prodigal" on Amazon Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2446178/support] Partner with us : https://www. [https://www.lastarrow.org/donate]theredeemedbackslider.org Follow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed Backslider Kathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online: Redeem California, With God it IS Possible:  God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Delivered From "IT" Amber Alonso: TRB Episode 53

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2446178/fan_mail/new] She was the “good kid,” the straight-A student, the one who looked fine. But beneath the surface, Amber Alonzo was carrying loneliness, bullying, grief, and a private depression that eventually turned into anorexia nervosa and relentless intrusive thoughts. Amber joins me to tell the truth about what eating disorders actually feel like, how quickly control becomes obsession, and why so many teens hide pain behind perfectionism and people pleasing. Tune in to hear the complete testimony of Amber Alonso! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2446178/support] Partner with us : https://www. [https://www.lastarrow.org/donate]theredeemedbackslider.org Follow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed Backslider Kathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online: Redeem California, With God it IS Possible:  God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Victoriously Overcoming Homosexuality: Rev. Cindy Mayo- TRB Episode 52

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2446178/fan_mail/new] 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 of Alpha Ministries, to share a deeply personal testimony of trauma, survival, and finding a way back to God after years away from church. Cindy opens up about a childhood marked by dysfunction, sexual abuse, fear, and later being kicked out at 17. We talk about how unresolved trauma can surface as rage, shame, and identity confusion, and why many people who struggle with same-sex attraction or gender identity confusion don’t leave because they stop loving God, but because they don’t know how to overcome what’s happening inside them. We also unpack the difference between gender identity confusion and same-sex attraction in plain language, without sensationalism. Tune In to listen to more If you have questions about homosexuality and how to live an overcoming life, contact Cindy Mayo at (209) 617-8114, or follow her on Facebook. Her ministry can offer many resources and counseling services to help. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2446178/support] Partner with us : https://www. [https://www.lastarrow.org/donate]theredeemedbackslider.org Follow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed Backslider Kathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online: Redeem California, With God it IS Possible:  God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Two Miracles-One God: Ashley Zachary #TRB Episode 51

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2446178/fan_mail/new] 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, a newer convert with a raw, hope-filled testimony about coming out of a lesbian lifestyle, learning the Bible for herself, and discovering the power of the Holy Ghost in a way that turns “God is real” into lived experience. Ashley shares how her daughter Autumn’s 1p36 deletion syndrome diagnosis shattered expectations and triggered real grief, anger, and spiritual confusion. We talk about what it feels like to pray for healing, attend healing services, do “all the right things,” and still walk out without the instant miracle you hoped for. Along the way, Ashley explains the turning points that kept her from closing her heart: a God-given dream, wise counsel, and learning that trusting God is sometimes “one step at a time,” not a sudden burst of certainty. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2446178/support] Partner with us : https://www. [https://www.lastarrow.org/donate]theredeemedbackslider.org Follow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed Backslider Kathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online: Redeem California, With God it IS Possible:  God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California

Utter Loneliness Until God- Antonio Sarzi #TRB Season 2 Episode 50

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2446178/fan_mail/new] Loneliness can be loud, even when you’re surrounded by people. Antonio Sarzi, a concert bassist who recently earned second chair in the Montana Symphony, joins me to tell the truth about what it feels like to be unseen, to chase perfection until it turns into shame, and to carry an addiction that started with childhood exposure to pornography and followed him into adulthood. Tune in to listen to Antonio's testimony and please help us pray for all prodigals to come home. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2446178/support] Partner with us : https://www. [https://www.lastarrow.org/donate]theredeemedbackslider.org Follow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed Backslider Kathy has two books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online: Redeem California, With God it IS Possible:  God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California