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.”
Episodes
40 episodes
Journey From Grief to Forgiveness TRB #39 Billie Jean Bishop
What if the prayers you’ve been whispering for years are beginning to be answered—and the church needs to be ready for the homecoming? We sit down with Sis. Billie Jean Bishop, co-founder of Partners in Prayer, to trace a path from personal tra...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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1:40:06
What About The "Standards" TRB #38 Pastor Jeremy Cain
The word holiness can feel like a verdict, especially if you’ve been burned by “standards” that sounded more like a measuring stick than good news. Kathy sits down with her pastor to untangle the knot: holiness as a life turned toward God, stan...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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2:07:32
Love, Marriage, Deliverance TRB #37 Luis & Eileen Pena
A teenage romance. A gang neighborhood. A near-fatal drive-by and an overdose scare on the job. Then a quiet, stubborn decision by a young mom to move across town, climb on a church van with two babies, and keep walking to the altar for more th...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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1:56:27
Disappointed But Trusting TRB #36 Danielle Cisneros, LMFT
A mother’s psychosis, a father’s kindness, and a daughter learning to trust God more than outcomes—this conversation traces how early wounds shape our faith and why secure love can tether a drifting heart. I sit down with licensed marriage and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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1:31:24
Preacher, Prisoner, Surrendered - TRB #35 - Michael Torres
A five-year-old meets God in a prayer meeting. A teenager discovers he doesn’t fit. A young preacher catches fire, then loses his footing in a storm of loneliness, loss, and regret. Years later, a desperate father bargains for his unborn child’...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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2:38:49
The Weight & The Glory TRB #34 Luis "Pops" Pena
Some stories grip you because they name the ache you’ve been carrying. Luis grew up in church, but grief took him someplace colder—anger he couldn’t shake, music that deepened the mood, and pornography he couldn’t confess. He didn’t storm out o...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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1:14:14
Breaking The Silence TRB #33 April Martinez
Some stories arrive like a storm and leave the air clearer than before. Kathy sits down with April Martinez, who grew up loving church, survived years of hidden abuse, and then endured the whiplash of public blame and church hurt that pushed he...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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1:37:14
Homeless to Ministry TRB #32 Kaylene Mendez
A label can feel like a sentence—until it becomes a testimony. Kathy sits down with Kayleen Mendez for a candid, unflinching conversation about growing up tender-hearted in church, slipping into control and secrecy, and the abusive marriage tha...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:29:32
Beauty For Ashes TRB #31 Alicia Chairez
What if the people meant to protect you became the source of your deepest wounds—and yet grace still found a way to bring you home? Alicia’s testimony is a gripping, compassionate look at church hurt, childhood abuse, and the long road back fro...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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1:40:10
Confessions of A Prodigal TRB #30 Stephenie Haney-Montes
What happens when the daughter of respected Pentecostal leaders finds herself trapped in an abusive marriage and eventually walks away from church altogether? Stephanie Haney Montez shares her raw, unfiltered story of growing up in a "glass hou...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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1:45:10
What is Religious Abuse TRB #29 Dr. Peridot Gilbert-Reed
When spiritual leaders become sources of harm rather than healing, the damage can reach to the very core of a person's identity and faith. Dr. Peridot Gilbert-Reed joins host Kathy Chastain to unpack the complex reality of spiritual abuse—a top...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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1:24:59
Headed To Hell TRB #28 Terry Boucher
What makes a child who loves church, Bible quizzing, and picking out ties for Sunday service turn to witchcraft, drugs, and crime? Terry Boucher's testimony is a harrowing journey through the darkest valleys of human experience and a powerful r...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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1:35:01
The Hardship of Grief TRB #27 Keri Rodriguez
September 1st was National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day. As such, we dedicate the episode to the thousands of children around the world who have suffered and died of childhood cancer.Grief has a way of reshaping our lives in ways we ne...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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1:14:03
Spiritual Bypass THB #26 Dr. Peridot Gilbert-Reed
Have you ever been told to "just pray more" when facing depression? Or heard "God has a plan" when grieving, leaving you feeling worse instead of comforted? You're not alone, and there's a name for this phenomenon: spiritual bypass.In t...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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1:37:23
Freedom From the P-word TRB# 25 Breanna Arango
Pornography addiction among Christian women remains one of the most hidden yet prevalent struggles in our churches today. In this vulnerable conversation, Brianna Arango breaks the silence by sharing her journey from secret addiction to complet...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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1:08:36
Drugs, Affairs, Forgiveness TRB #24 Tom Lyman
Tom Lyman's testimony isn't just another recovery story—it's a raw journey through the paradox of growing up in church while harboring secret addictions that nearly destroyed everything he loved.From his sheltered beginnings in a tiny c...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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1:16:18
Searching For Truth #TRB Episode 23- Michael Arrango
What happens when a man raised around Louisiana voodoo and family "witches" goes searching for spiritual enlightenment? Michael Arango takes us through his extraordinary journey from occult practices to authentic faith, revealing the subtle dec...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:38:45
God's Amazing Grace: TRB #22 Reid Mendez
After his body went over an overpass, Reid Mendez couldn't be found for 48 hours. When someone finally found him, they were shocked he survived his mysterious accident. With a broken femur, crushed face, fractured neck, and brain bleeding, his ...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:58:31
Returning to Wholeness with Kelly Ventura, TRB #21 Part 3 of 3
Trauma doesn't just wound our hearts—it fundamentally alters how we see ourselves, others, and most profoundly, how we view God. In this powerful conclusion to our three-part series, psychotherapists Kathy Chastain and Kelly Ventura explore the...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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2:05:48
Fear & Distrust with Kelly Ventura TRB#20 Part 2
What happens when our deepest wounds collide with our deepest spiritual longings? This soul-stirring conversation between Kathy Chastain and Kelly Ventura delves into the profound connection between childhood attachment wounds and our ability t...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:17:43
When Innocence Is Stolen: TRB #19 Part 1 of 3
What if your spiritual struggles have been confused with willpower or belief, but in reality, they stem from wounds inflicted long before you could understand them? In this groundbreaking first installment of a three-part series, Kathy Chastain...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:27:06
Surviving Sexual Abuse: TRB#18- Christine Molano
Christine Milano's raw testimony of trauma, addiction, and redemption leaves no stone unturned as she recounts her journey from childhood sexual abuse to spiritual freedom. Beginning at just three years old, Christine endured sexual abuse that ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:36:24
Cursed at 19: TRB #17 Chris Guzman
What happens when the supernatural realm crashes into our everyday reality? Chris Guzman never expected to find himself battling demonic entities, hearing voices, and seeing manifestations that defied explanation. Yet that's exactly what happen...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:34:29
God Was Too Hard- TRB#16- Tamara Farmer
At just fifteen years old, Tamara Mazon-Farmer had her world shattered when someone she deeply admired in church delivered a crushing prophecy: she would never marry, never have children, never know that kind of love. This devastating message—w...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:32:12
God’s Healing Power- TRB #15 Victor Molano
When Victor Milano was just five years old, a Sunday school bus ministry changed the trajectory of his entire family. That simple knock on the door began a spiritual journey spanning decades—from childhood faith to teenage questioning, through ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:49:38
