The Good Report with Caleb Parke

“I Saw Hell”: Karen Whitsett, a Michigan Democrat, on Faith, Politics & the Experience That Changed Everything

Michigan State Rep. Karen Whitsett, a Detroit Democrat, joins journalist Caleb Parke [https://calebparke.com/] for a powerful and personal conversation about faith, politics, and why she says she can no longer align with her party’s platform. Whitsett opens up about a near-death experience she says changed everything, including a terrifying moment where she believed she was “plummeting into hell.” She explains how that encounter led her to reevaluate her life, her beliefs, and her recent decision to leave public office behind. She also discusses her choice to take bold stands against her own party on issues like abortion, gender ideology, and family values. From her viral meeting with President Donald Trump to her legislative battles in Lansing, Whitsett shares why she had to put God above politics and walk away from the "Democratic plantation." In this episode: * The Near-Death Experience: A firsthand account of the vision that changed her life. * Faith Over Party: Why she broke with Democrats on abortion and cultural issues. * The 313 Action Network: Her new mission to empower fathers and families in Detroit and across the country. * A Father's Prophecy: The powerful prophetic words her father spoke to her before he passed. * The Future: Why she is finished with politics and focused on the Kingdom of God. Follow The Good Report with Caleb Parke and leave a review to help us share more stories of faith, courage, and the truth shaping our culture. Connect with Rep. Karen Whitsett on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/karen.whitsett.2025], X [https://x.com/KarenWhitsett4], Instagram, or email her at karenwhitsett@house.mi.gov.