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In this deeply personal episode of The Redeem Podcast, host Lauren Burns opens up about one of the most painful chapters of her life — being kidnapped by her father and taken to Jordan as a child. What began as trauma and betrayal has become a powerful story of redemption and healing. This story was featured in the movie Desperate Rescue

Lauren shares how the emotional and spiritual wounds left by her father’s actions shaped her identity, relationships, and faith. Yet through God’s relentless love, prayer, and a supportive community, she discovered that even the deepest wounds can be restored.

You’ll hear:

• What “father wounds” really mean and how they impact your identity
• How God met Lauren in her pain and turned brokenness into beauty
• Practical ways to invite God into your healing process
• The role of forgiveness and community in true restoration

This episode will inspire anyone who has ever been hurt by a parent, struggled with trust, or wondered if healing is truly possible.

🕊️ Key Scripture: Psalm 147:3 – “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

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00:00 – Introduction + Newsletter Reminder
 01:13 – Wounds of a Father: An Emotional Journey
 06:54 – A Father’s Betrayal: Kidnapping and Rescue
 16:40 – Healing and Forgiveness: Overcoming Past Wounds
 19:29 – The Power of Community and Faith
 25:15 – Final Thoughts and Prayer

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