In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Amanda Hughey for an open, honest conversation about faith, devotion, and the process of personal transformation. Amanda shares her incredible journey, starting with her strict religious upbringing and time spent in the intense environment of the Honor Academy and Teen Mania Ministries, where she held leadership roles and was actively involved in media outreach. We dive into how those experiences shaped her understanding of devotion, and what eventually led her to question the very systems she was part of. Together, we explore the emotional complexity of navigating religious trauma, personal identity, and what it means to reclaim your spiritual path. Amanda speaks candidly about how she gave herself permission to redefine her relationship with faith and God, ultimately creating a more authentic connection. This conversation is raw, vulnerable, and truly inspiring, offering a glimpse into what it takes to break free from rigid spiritual structures and find your own way to devotion.

Follow Amanda's music journey and stay connected with her work:

• Instagram: amandahugh + flatsusanofficial

• Spotify: Amanda Hughey

If you want to explore further into what it was like at IHOPKC:

Heaven Bent Podcast - Season 4