Forged & Faithful
Forged & Faithful is a space for the woman who’s done striving, tired of feeling stuck, and ready to surrender. Hosted by Michelle—a Certified Christ-led Life Coach, Artist, and follower of Jesus—this podcast is where faith meets refinement. Through solo episodes, real-life testimonies, and powerful conversations, we dive deep into healing, purpose, emotional freedom, and the transformation that comes from walking with God.
If you’ve ever battled a victim mindset, chased success to find peace, or questioned your worth in the fire of life’s challenges—this show is for you. You’ll be reminded that the refining seasons are not punishments—they're preparation. God uses our deepest trials to shape us, heal us, and launch us into bold, Kingdom purpose.
Get ready to be encouraged, challenged, and called higher. It’s time to step out of the ashes and into the fullness of who God created you to be.
Forged & Faithful
From Stoner to Saved: Michelle's Testimony
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In this first episode of Forged & Faithful, I’m sharing the raw, unfiltered story of how God met me in my breaking point and completely rewrote my life.
From a chaotic childhood and identity struggles, to self-healing that left me exhausted, to finally surrendering and experiencing the love of a Father who never left — this is my testimony of being refined by fire and rebuilt in faith.
If you’ve ever asked “Why me?” or felt stuck in pain you don’t know how to move through, this is for you.
There is purpose in your pain.
And healing begins when you stop running and invite God in.
Let this episode be the start of your own transformation.
You don’t have to walk through it alone anymore.
In this episode, we talk about:
- The power of testimony to break shame and release healing
- How childhood pain affects adult identity
- The myth of self-healing
- God’s perfect timing and relentless grace
- The role of community in our healing journey
- Why surrender is the key to true transformation
Ready to begin your own healing journey?
Book a free discovery call with me here:
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