In this episode of Forged & Faithful, I’m diving deep into the real war the enemy is waging: the war over your identity.

I share my personal story of losing everything I thought defined me—my career, health, and relationship—and how it exposed the shaky foundation I was building my worth on.

Like many of us, I turned to the world to try and reclaim my identity… but found nothing but emptiness, confusion, and more striving.

You don’t need a chart. You need the Lamb.

You don’t need the world to name you—you need to ask the One who made you.

This episode is a wake-up call to anyone who’s been asking the wrong questions and looking in the wrong places. Your true identity was never meant to come from man-made systems—it was always meant to be received from God.

Let this be the reminder that you are a child of God, and nothing the world says about you can change that.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How the world defines identity based on appearance, achievement, and performance
• The deception of seeking identity in human design, astrology, personality tests, and New Age tools
• The enemy’s strategy to steal your identity and keep you confused
• How Scripture anchors us in unshakable truth
• What it means to be chosen, set apart, and made new
• Practical steps to root your identity in Christ
• Why identity in Christ brings peace, confidence, and clarity
• The role of community in reminding you who you are when you forget

Ready to reclaim your identity and walk in who God created you to be?

Book a free discovery call with me:
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In this episode of Forged & Faithful, I’m pulling back the curtain on the powerful shift from a victim mindset to a victory mindset in Christ.

If you’ve ever felt trapped in blame, self-pity, or overwhelming pain — this episode is for you. I’m sharing my personal story of how God transformed my thinking, moving me from feeling powerless to walking in the victory that is my birthright in Christ.

✨ You are not defined by your pain. You are a victor in Christ.
✨ Renewing your mind is the key to true transformation.
✨ And healing begins the moment you invite God into your thoughts.

In this episode, we cover:

• The difference between a victim mindset and a victory mindset.
• The power of renewing your mind through Scripture and prayer.
• Recognizing and replacing lies with God’s truth.
• Why speaking life over yourself is crucial for mental health.
• Practical steps for breaking free from a victim mentality.

Ready to walk in victory?

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In this episode of Forged & Faithful, I’m breaking down the real difference between religion and relationship — and sharing the raw journey of how God led me out of empty performance and into a life-changing connection with Him.

From feeling lost in religious checklists to discovering the unconditional love of a Father who just wanted my heart — this is the story of how surrender, not striving, set me free.

If you’ve ever felt distant from God, hurt by the church, or wondered if you had to "get it all together" before coming to Him — this episode is for you.

God doesn’t want your perfection.

He wants you.

And true transformation begins when you stop performing and start simply talking to Him.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why God calls us to relationship, not religion
• How religion focuses on performance but relationship focuses on surrender
• The impact of personal experience and church hurt on our view of God
• How worship can shift your entire atmosphere
• Why you don’t have to be perfect to approach God
• The power of community in your walk of faith

Ready to take the first step into real relationship with God?

Book a free discovery call with me here:

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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:

👉🏼 https://calendly.com/michelleleehaynes/1-1-coaching-alignment-call 

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Welcome to Forged & Faithful — a space for bold healing, deep faith, and purpose-driven living.

This trailer gives you a glimpse into what you can expect: real talk, raw testimony, and the kind of encouragement that sets your soul on fire for Jesus.

Whether you're in a season of refinement or rising into your God-given calling — you belong here.

Let’s get forged by the fire and stay faithful through it, together.