In this heartfelt episode of Faith Unfiltered, hosts Angela and Amber delve into Amber's transformative life story. Amber opens up about her deeply religious upbringing, struggles with sexual abuse, and the trauma of a serious accident during her teenage years. She recounts her turbulent marriage, cancer diagnosis, and ultimately finding her voice and spiritual renewal through faith in Jesus. With raw honesty, Amber shares how these life-altering experiences led her to rediscover her faith, move beyond trauma, and find love and peace in a new, healthier marriage. This episode highlights the power of redemption, self-advocacy, and the unfiltered journey back to faith.

Key Highlights:

[00:00 - 00:38] Introduction to Faith Unfiltered

[00:39 - 01:18] Angela's Emotional Journey Begins

[01:19 - 02:35] Growing Up in a Strict Christian Household

[02:36 - 03:47] Trauma and Flashbacks

[03:48 - 10:18] High School Challenges and a Life-Changing Accident

[10:19 - 14:01] Falling in Love and Early Marriage Struggles

[14:02 - 20:19] Leaving the Church and Personal Rebellion

[20:20 - 28:24] Health Scares and Breast Cancer Diagnosis

[28:25 - 29:17] A Wake-Up Call: The Turning Point

[29:18 - 30:03] Struggles and Secrets: The Weight of Pretending

[30:04 - 31:49] Breaking Point: Finding the Courage to Leave

[31:50 - 33:47] The Aftermath: Divorce and Its Challenges

[33:48 - 41:15] A New Beginning: Starting Over

[41:16 - 45:02] A Mother's Passing: A Spiritual Awakening

[45:03 - 45:42] Rediscovering Faith: The Journey Back to Jesus

[45:43 - 48:26] Finding Love and Healing

[48:27 - 55:02] Embracing a New Life: Health and Happiness

[55:03 - 56:00] Conclusion: Faith, Love, and Moving Forward

Tweetable Quotes:

“ If we don't take care of ourself and our health and our self-care needs, then we aren't good moms to our kids.” - Ms. Amber

“ When you're in a relationship with certain cycles and certain patterns and you leave, sometimes it escalates those patterns and cycles.” - Ms. Amber

“ If you didn't raise them in the church or with Jesus, they're still children of God.” - Ms. Amber

“ Life is beautifully messy, but with grace, love, and truth, we're going to make it. And we're going to grow together.” - Ms. Angela