Why We Left

Trigger warning this episode contains mention of suicide attempts and self-harm.

Judi reflects on her struggle with depression, sharing how God brought miraculous healing while also working through the power of therapy. Lizzie opens up about her first panic attack and her ongoing journey with anxiety, revealing how faith is guiding her through each step.

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Trigger Warning- this episode contains mention of sexual assault

Welcome to today’s episode, where we delve into Micah's journey from a childhood filled with fear and doubt about God to finding profound transformation and renewal in his faith. We also hear from Tina, who opens up about her experiences growing up Mennonite, struggling with shame, and her path to recognizing her inherent worthiness of God’s love.

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Micah and Tina share their transformative journeys with God. Micah recounts his struggle with fear and guilt before discovering a loving and forgiving God, and how this newfound faith has reshaped his life. Tina opens up about overcoming the shame and condemnation of her upbringing, and how she now embraces God's love despite past trauma and church failures.

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Trigger warning, this episode contains mention of assault.

Today, we’re telling Lizzie's story, she grew up in an Amish family where her relationship with her family was often strained. At just 17, Lizzie left everything she knew behind and has since found a deeply fulfilling and trusting relationship with God. Join us as Lizzie opens up about her journey from a troubled past to a new, hopeful beginning.

In this episode, Judi opens up about her struggles with fear and feeling unworthy growing up. She talks about the challenges of leaving her home and the religion she knew, and how these experiences led her closer to God.