The Redeemed Backslider
“Welcome to The Redeemed Backslider—with your host, Kathy Chastain, Christian-based psychotherapist and a redeemed backslider. This podcast dedicated to those who have wandered but are ready to return to the life-changing power of grace and the freedom found in Jesus.
In Luke 4:18, Jesus proclaimed: ‘The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed.’
This is the heart of our message. Whether you’re wrestling with regret, despair, seeking freedom from spiritual chains, or longing to see the light of God’s love again, you’re not alone. Here, we share testimonies, biblical truths, and encouragement to remind you that no one is too far gone for God’s redemption.
This is your invitation to find healing, hope, and restoration in Jesus. Welcome to The Redeemed Backslider—where grace is greater than your past and your future is abundant when God redeems your story.”
The Redeemed Backslider
Latest Episodes
He Was Always With Me- Laurie Jo Elliott #TRB Episode 65
Suicidal thoughts at nine years old. A lifetime of not fitting in. A constant stream of intrusive thoughts that sounded like truth. Lori Jo Elliott sits down with me, Kathy Chastain, to tell the kind of redemption story that doesn’t skip the ha...
My Journey Home- Joanna Hilton #TRB Episode 64
Something can be true and still be hard to say out loud: a lot of prodigals don’t stay away because they hate God, they stay away because life got heavy, shame got loud, and coming back feels like you have to fix everything first. I sit down wi...
Bible Quizzing Saved Me: J.J. Calvillo #TRB Episode 63
You can memorize Scripture as a kid, know all the standards, and still end up staring over the fence wondering what life looks like on the other side. JJ Calvio did exactly that. He grew up in church, competed in Bible quizzing, and says the Wo...
From Rejection to Loved: Trish Richardson #TRB Episode 62
She believed in God for years, but she could not trust “God’s people” and she had reasons that went deeper than most of us want to admit. My guest, Trish Richardson, shares what it was like growing up with divorce, instability, and a childhood ...
Identity Redefine - Mari Bobbitt #TRB Episode 61
She went years believing God had to be a joke. If He was real, why didn’t He stop what happened to her? Our guest, Mary Bobbitt, joins us for a courageous, tender conversation about trauma, identity, and the moment grace finally broke through t...
