Join us today as Jessica shares her incredible journey of survival, faith, and rediscovery. From enduring abuse and neglect in childhood, to navigating betrayal and brokenness in her first marriage, Jessica’s path has been marked by pain but also by resilience. Her years of ministry work in Thailand shaped her perspective on faith, culture, and perseverance. Even as she faced isolation, spiritual abuse, and the heavy responsibility of raising children overseas.

After making the courageous decision to leave an unhealthy marriage, Jessica returned to the U.S., determined to create a better future for herself and her children. Through faith, somatic healing, and learning to challenge fear with truth, Jessica has embraced freedom, found her voice, and stepped into her calling as both a healer and a survivor.

Her story is a powerful reminder that God’s heart is for His daughters, healing is possible, and freedom is worth fighting for.

Your Host: Angie Sedore Our Guest: Jessica Atwell

Trigger Warning This episode includes discussions of childhood abuse, marital betrayal, spiritual abuse, and trauma. Listener discretion is advised. The views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast.

What to Expect: · Growing up in a home marked by abuse, fear, and survival · Discovering faith in Jesus at 21 and entering full-time ministry · Serving eight years in Thailand while raising children in a foreign culture · Facing betrayal, spiritual neglect, and emotional isolation in marriage · Making the courageous choice to leave an abusive situation · Returning home to begin a new chapter of healing, freedom, and self-discovery

Key Takeaways: · Abuse and neglect are never God’s design—He calls His children to freedom · Healing is possible through truth, vulnerability, and intentional practices · Emotional intelligence and faith help break cycles of fear and people-pleasing · Words have the power to shape our healing and future · God can redeem broken stories into testimonies of strength and hope

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Join us today as Peggy shares her remarkable story of resilience, faith, and transformation. From losing her father at just six years old and navigating the challenges of growing up with an alcoholic mother, Peggy carried wounds of abandonment, grief, and responsibility from a young age. Later, she endured a painful and abusive marriage before finding healing through counseling, faith, and intentional recovery programs.

Today, Peggy speaks openly about the journey from brokenness to wholeness, the power of forgiveness, and the hope that comes from never giving up. Her story is a reminder that healing is possible, new beginnings are real, and it’s never too late to find love and peace.

Your Host: Angie Sedore Our Guest: Peggy Paullin-Neal

Trigger Warning This episode includes discussions of childhood trauma, alcoholism, suicide attempts, divorce, and abuse. Listener discretion is advised. The views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast.

What to Expect: · Growing up in the shadow of her father’s death and her mother’s alcoholism · Carrying adult responsibilities as a child and feeling abandoned · Surviving manipulation and abuse within marriage · Finding faith in Jesus during her teenage years · Healing through counseling, forgiveness practices, and programs like Untying the Knots of the Heart · Discovering that it’s never too late for love, joy, and a new chapter

Key Takeaways: · Healing is a lifelong process and happens in layers · Forgiveness releases the power others hold over you · Faith provides hope and strength when life feels unbearable · Community, vulnerability, and trusted friends are vital for recovery · It’s never too late to experience healthy love and new beginnings

Resources Mentioned: · The Complete Guide to Divorce Recovery by Jim Smoke & Carol Smoke https://a.co/d/g7zZMsf · Untying the Knots of the Heart program https://untyingknots.org/

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Susan’s journey is one of heartbreak, resilience, and redemption. From childhood sexual abuse and the trauma of rape to surviving domestic violence and emotional abuse, Susan has endured hardships that could have easily silenced her. Instead, she chose to rise.

Now approaching 60, Susan reflects on how her past shaped her strength and how faith, therapy, and community helped her heal. She opens up about the dangers of poverty, the impact of trauma left unspoken, and the importance of listening to your instincts, whether as a survivor or as a parent protecting your child.

Today, Susan is not only a successful entrepreneur and loving wife, mother, and grandmother, but also a mentor who speaks boldly against pornography, human trafficking, and the cycles of abuse that plague communities. Her testimony is both a warning and an encouragement: you are not alone, and there is hope beyond the pain.

Your Host: Angie Sedor Our Guest: Susan Schuler

Trigger Warning This episode includes discussions of sexual abuse, rape, domestic violence, and human trafficking. Listener discretion is advised. The views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast.

What to Expect: · Growing up in poverty and recognizing its hidden toll on families · The lasting effects of childhood sexual abuse and rape · Escaping domestic violence and rebuilding life from nothing · The importance of therapy and community support in healing · Finding love, safety, and joy later in life · Why pornography fuels human trafficking and abuse—and why change must happen

Key Takeaways: · Poverty often creates cycles of stress that lead to abuse—but those cycles can be broken · Healing begins with listening to your inner voice and seeking help · A good trauma therapist can be life-changing · Success isn’t material—it’s about love, community, and resilience · Your story can bring hope and healing to others

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