A Man After God’s Heart

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.

The Heart of a Mother

In this heartfelt episode of Unpolished, Kristi shares the reality of being a mother to a daughter struggling with addiction. She opens up about the daily challenges, the difficult decisions, and the emotional weight that comes with loving someone caught in the cycle of addiction. Through it all, Kristi reveals how constant prayer, healthy boundaries, and unwavering love have become anchors for her faith. This conversation is a powerful reminder that even in the deepest pain, God is present. Whether you’re walking through addiction with a loved one or carrying another difficult burden, Kristi’s story offers encouragement, hope, and a testimony of trusting God when the outcome is uncertain.

Still Standing: Jera’s Story of Faith, Fight, and Perseverance

Some stories leave a mark on your heart long after the conversation ends — and Jera’s story is one of them. In 2022, Jera was told her cancer was inoperable and that she had only 5–8 years to live. Since then, she has endured two awake brain surgeries at MD Anderson, fought through losing her speech, relearned how to walk after finding herself in a wheelchair, and continues to battle pain, seizures, and ongoing cognitive and physical struggles every single day. But this episode is not just about suffering. It’s about perseverance. It’s about faith when life doesn’t make sense. It’s about continuing to show up as a wife, a mother, and a woman of God while walking through unimaginable trials. As Jera prepares for her next round of testing in one week, we wanted this episode to become more than just a testimony — we want it to become a prayer chain. We are asking every listener to join us in covering Jera in prayer: for healing, strength, peace, good reports, and the sustaining presence of God in every moment ahead. This conversation is raw, honest, emotional, and full of hope. We are honored to share Jera’s story with you today. https://pilotsforchrist.net/

Raised in Trauma, Redeemed in Christ

Sarah’s story is one of heartbreak, struggle, redemption, and grace. Marked by generational trauma and addiction, she once lived in cycles that seemed impossible to escape. But God stepped into her story and changed everything. In this episode, Sarah shares how Jesus redeemed her life, restored her identity, and gave her the strength to break generational chains for her children. Now, instead of raising her kids in the patterns she inherited, she’s raising them to know and follow Christ. This conversation is a powerful reminder that your past does not disqualify you from God’s purpose, and redemption is always possible through Him.