Raised in Trauma, Redeemed in Christ

Chosen: Hope’s Story of Adoption, Healing & Belonging

Last week, we heard this story through a mother’s eyes. This week, we have the privilege of hearing it from Hope herself. Hope’s journey is one of heartbreak, resilience, redemption, and ultimately, belonging. Through adoption, the faithful influence of people who pointed her toward Jesus, and a family who chose to love her unconditionally, God began writing a story that only He could write. In this deeply moving conversation, Hope shares what it was like to navigate uncertainty, learn to trust again, walk through forgiveness, and discover that her identity is not found in her past, but in Christ. Whether you’ve experienced adoption, foster care, family brokenness, or you’ve simply wondered if you truly belong, this episode is a reminder that God sees you, chooses you, and never wastes a single chapter of your story. “God settles the lonely in a home…” — Psalm 68:6 (CSB)

His plan, our yes

When God places a calling on your heart, obedience often requires faith long before you can see the outcome. In this episode of Unpolished, Mandi shares how she and her husband answered God’s call to adoption. They talk about trusting His timing, stepping into the unknown, and choosing faith even when they couldn’t see what God was doing. Through every season, they discovered that God’s plans are always greater than our own and that He is faithful to lead those who are willing to follow. “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time for us to do.” — Ephesians 2:10 (CSB) Join us as Mandi shares how one “yes” to God changed their lives forever.

Milk vs. Meat: Are We Growing in Christ?

A conversation about spiritual maturity, the teachings of Jesus, and what it looks like to go deeper in our walk with Him.

Faith in the Fire: Adrienne’s Journey through the Unknown

In this episode of Unpolished, Adrienne shares her journey through an autoimmune liver disease diagnosis and the challenges that followed. Through uncertainty, fear, and difficult moments, she learned to trust God in deeper ways and witnessed His faithfulness firsthand. Her story is a powerful reminder that even in life’s hardest seasons, God is present, working, and worthy of our trust.

From Brokenness to Restoration: Stephanie’s Story of Healing, Hope, and God’s Faithfulness

In this powerful episode of Unpolished, Stephanie shares her journey through depression, an eating disorder, divorce, and a life-changing diagnosis of transverse myelitis that left her completely paralyzed. Through every setback, God remained faithful—bringing healing, restoration, and hope. Her story is a reminder that no past is too broken, no circumstance is too difficult, and no person is beyond God’s redeeming grace.