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In this powerful episode of the Redeemed Podcast, host Lauren Burns sits down with Sylvia Puentes Hopper—speaker, mentor, and Kingdom influencer—to share a raw and life-changing testimony of grief, spiritual battle, and radical redemption.

Sylvia opens up about the devastating loss of her father who was murdered when she was just one year old, and how she spent nearly 40 years grieving a man she never truly knew. Her unresolved pain led her into seasons of anger toward God, spiritual confusion, involvement in the occult, and ultimately through the heartbreak of divorce.

Sylvia shares the powerful moment when she encountered Jesus, the deep healing that followed, and how forgiveness became the gateway to freedom. Today, Sylvia mentors women, speaks at conferences, and leads with purpose through her ministry and the Made For More Conference, helping others find hope, identity, and restoration in Christ.

This episode is for anyone who has:

• Struggled with father wounds
• Walked through deep grief or trauma
• Battled anger toward God
• Experienced divorce or loss
• Or is longing for healing, forgiveness, and a fresh start

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🔑 Key Topics Covered in This Episode

• Growing up without a father due to murder
• 40 years of unresolved grief and father wounds
• Anger toward God and spiritual battles
• Involvement in the occult and searching for answers
• Divorce and emotional brokenness
• The moment Sylvia met Jesus
• The power of forgiveness and surrender
• Healing from childhood trauma
• Walking in faith and ministry
• Mentoring women in spiritual identity and freedom
• Kingdom Influencer calling
• The heart behind the Made For More Conference
• Living fully redeemed

⏱️ Episode Timeline

00:00 – Welcome & Episode Overview
00:22 – Meet Sylvia Puentes Hopper
02:40 – Losing Her Father to Murder at One Year Old
03:45 – Spiritual Confusion, Anger Toward God & Searching for Truth
07:38 – A Divine Encounter with Jesus
15:26 – Healing, Forgiveness & Emotional Breakthrough
22:43 – Overcoming Childhood Trauma
23:54 – A Life-Changing Encounter Revisited
24:10 – Stepping into God’s Plan
25:17 – Healing Deep Father Wounds
26:09 – Walking in Faith & Answering the Call to Ministry
26:48 – Using God-Given Gifts to Serve Others
28:36 – Mentoring Women in Spiritual Healing
29:34 – The Power of Full Surrender
33:40 – Kingdom Influencer Ministry
36:15 – The Vision Behind the Made For More Conference
38:48 – Final Thoughts & Closing Prayer

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