Healed. Whole. Called.

Debra Touchette spent 26 years in active addiction, cycling through jails and institutions, completely convinced she’d never be free. But then God stepped in — and everything changed.

In this episode, Debra shares the raw, real journey of her transformation: from abandoned and addicted to a foster mom, caregiver, and bold woman of faith. Her voice is full of fire, her story full of scars — and her message is full of hope for anyone who thinks they’re too far gone. God is still in the business of radical redemption, and Debi’s life proves it.

If you’re carrying a story or testimony and sense a quiet stirring to do something more with it, but you’re unsure what that next step should be, I’ve created a resource to help you discern that.

The Story Discernment Guide is a reflective guide designed to help you pause, pray, and gain clarity around the story you’re stewarding — before you write, publish, or share it publicly.

You can explore the Story Discernment Guide at storycalling.info.

Your story is not an accident.
You are healed.
You are whole.
You are called — and stewarding your story well matters.

Is Halloween really just “fun costumes and candy”… or is it a cultural doorway to fear, compromise, and the demonic? 👀

In this jaw-dropping episode of Healed. Whole. Called., Wendy Melrose sits down with Lisa Vanderveen, Brooke, and Danielle Taylor to pull back the curtain on the dark origins of Halloween and expose the truth the world doesn’t want you to know. From Harry Potter and Hocus Pocus to Disney’s Halloweentown and Pixar’s Coco, we confront how pop culture has normalized witchcraft and the occult—while Scripture (Ephesians 5:11, Deuteronomy 18, 2 Corinthians 6:14) calls us to live set apart.

🔥 Hear raw testimonies of deliverance, breaking generational curses, and finding freedom in Christ.
⚔️ Discover how to raise kids in a culture of life instead of the culture of death.
✨ And walk away with biblical truth that will change how you see Halloween forever.

This isn’t condemnation. This is FREEDOM. 🕊️

Key Scriptures Mentioned

Ephesians 5:11 – “Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.”

Jeremiah 10:2 – “Learn not the way of the heathen.”

2 Corinthians 6:14 – “What partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?”

Deuteronomy 18:10–12 – Warning against divination, sorcery, witchcraft.

1 Corinthians 10:21 – “You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too.”

1 Samuel 15:23 – “Rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft.”

Galatians 5:19–21 – Works of the flesh include witchcraft; those who practice will not inherit the kingdom.

Leviticus 19:31 – “Do not turn to mediums or seek out spiritists.”

1 Peter 5:8 – “The enemy prowls around like a roaring lion…”

Ephesians 6:12 – “Our struggle is not against flesh and blood…”

Luke 10:19 – Authority to trample on snakes and scorpions.

John 8:36 – “Whom the Son sets free is free indeed.”

2 Corinthians 3:17 – “Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”

Proverbs 4:23 – Guard your heart above all else.

2 Timothy 1:7 – “God has not given us a spirit of fear…”

Philippians 4:8 – Think on what is pure, lovely, and praiseworthy.

James 4:17 – To know the good you ought to do and not do it is sin.

Movies & Pop Culture Mentioned

Halloweentown (Disney)

Coco (Pixar)

Chucky (horror movie)

Hocus Pocus

Harry Potter

Wizard of Oz / Wicked

Case for Christ (faith film)

Jesus Revolution (faith film)

Furious Love (documentary)

Finger of God (documentary)

If you’re carrying a story or testimony and sense a quiet stirring to do something more with it, but you’re unsure what that next step should be, I’ve created a resource to help you discern that.

The Story Discernment Guide is a reflective guide designed to help you pause, pray, and gain clarity around the story you’re stewarding — before you write, publish, or share it publicly.

You can explore the Story Discernment Guide at storycalling.info.

Your story is not an accident.
You are healed.
You are whole.
You are called — and stewarding your story well matters.

When Deanna Cotten received her ALS diagnosis, she could have shrunk back. Instead, she started writing. And speaking. And living — more fully than ever before.

In this episode, Deanna shares what it means to face terminal illness with courage, honesty, and unshakable faith. Her story is laced with humor, deep spiritual wisdom, and a fierce desire to use every breath for purpose. If you've ever feared the unknown or wondered what legacy looks like in the face of suffering, Deanna’s testimony will meet you right where you are.

If you’re carrying a story or testimony and sense a quiet stirring to do something more with it, but you’re unsure what that next step should be, I’ve created a resource to help you discern that.

The Story Discernment Guide is a reflective guide designed to help you pause, pray, and gain clarity around the story you’re stewarding — before you write, publish, or share it publicly.

You can explore the Story Discernment Guide at storycalling.info.

Your story is not an accident.
You are healed.
You are whole.
You are called — and stewarding your story well matters.

Karen Schwarztrauber spent 42 years as a wife, mother, and faithful behind-the-scenes supporter — until her life shifted dramatically. After decades of caregiving, Karen found herself navigating an unexpected divorce, a fresh understanding of codependency, and the question of what now?

In this episode, Karen shares her honest reflections on faith, identity, and the hidden courage it takes to start again later in life. Her voice is gentle but bold, and her story proves that no matter how long we’ve been in the background, God sees us — and He still calls us forward.

If you’re carrying a story or testimony and sense a quiet stirring to do something more with it, but you’re unsure what that next step should be, I’ve created a resource to help you discern that.

The Story Discernment Guide is a reflective guide designed to help you pause, pray, and gain clarity around the story you’re stewarding — before you write, publish, or share it publicly.

You can explore the Story Discernment Guide at storycalling.info.

Your story is not an accident.
You are healed.
You are whole.
You are called — and stewarding your story well matters.

Katie Dorosh knows what it means to walk through fire. A cancer diagnosis. Infertility. Loss. And yet — through all of it, she never stopped singing her hard-fought hallelujah.

In this episode, Katie opens up about her diagnosis, her healing, and the miracle of becoming a mother to her son Griffin. She shares what it looks like to trust God not just for the outcome, but in the in-between. Her story is raw, redemptive, and rooted in the truth that God is still very much in the miracle business.

If you’re carrying a story or testimony and sense a quiet stirring to do something more with it, but you’re unsure what that next step should be, I’ve created a resource to help you discern that.

The Story Discernment Guide is a reflective guide designed to help you pause, pray, and gain clarity around the story you’re stewarding — before you write, publish, or share it publicly.

You can explore the Story Discernment Guide at storycalling.info.

Your story is not an accident.
You are healed.
You are whole.
You are called — and stewarding your story well matters.

Join Wendy Melrose on "Healed. Whole. Called." as Angela Linville shares her courageous journey of healing and self-discovery after experiencing domestic violence, toxic relationships, and emotional brokenness. Angela candidly discusses how unresolved emotional wounds from childhood shaped her choices, leading her through years of heartache and loss of identity. Listen as Angela reveals how she encountered God’s gentle yet powerful love, discovering grace beyond performance and a renewed purpose from her pain.

If you're struggling with toxic relationships, identity loss, or seeking a deeper relationship with God, this episode offers authentic hope, practical spiritual insights, and encouragement to help you reclaim your true worth and identity in Christ.

Key Topics:

• Overcoming Toxic Relationships
• Healing from Domestic Violence
• Rediscovering Your Identity in Christ
• Understanding and Experiencing God’s Love
• Transforming Pain into Purpose

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If you’re carrying a story or testimony and sense a quiet stirring to do something more with it, but you’re unsure what that next step should be, I’ve created a resource to help you discern that.

The Story Discernment Guide is a reflective guide designed to help you pause, pray, and gain clarity around the story you’re stewarding — before you write, publish, or share it publicly.

You can explore the Story Discernment Guide at storycalling.info.

Your story is not an accident.
You are healed.
You are whole.
You are called — and stewarding your story well matters.

When Dafne Wiswell was told by doctors she might never feel well again, she refused to accept that as the end of her story. Through prayer, nutrition, and the steady hand of God, she began to rebuild her life — one faith-fueled decision at a time.

In this episode, Dafne shares how she overcame multiple chronic diagnoses, why healing is never just physical, and how God used her suffering to birth a deeper calling. Her voice is strong, her honesty refreshing, and her message simple: it’s not over — not with God in the mix.

Download Dafne's FREE ebook here:  https://thechronicillnesscoach.co/books/

If you’re carrying a story or testimony and sense a quiet stirring to do something more with it, but you’re unsure what that next step should be, I’ve created a resource to help you discern that.

The Story Discernment Guide is a reflective guide designed to help you pause, pray, and gain clarity around the story you’re stewarding — before you write, publish, or share it publicly.

You can explore the Story Discernment Guide at storycalling.info.

Your story is not an accident.
You are healed.
You are whole.
You are called — and stewarding your story well matters.

What happens when a high-achieving woman finally lays down her hustle and says yes to God's pace? For Erin Harrigan, that moment of surrender transformed everything — from her business to her heart.

In this episode, Erin shares her journey of chasing worldly success and how burnout brought her to a breaking point. Through Scripture, stillness, and obedience, she began to align with the Lord's assignment — and found a new rhythm of peace, provision, and purpose. Today, she coaches Christian women to do the same through her book, podcast, and coaching platform. If you’ve ever wondered whether there’s more to success than just striving, Erin’s story will speak to your soul.

If you’re carrying a story or testimony and sense a quiet stirring to do something more with it, but you’re unsure what that next step should be, I’ve created a resource to help you discern that.

The Story Discernment Guide is a reflective guide designed to help you pause, pray, and gain clarity around the story you’re stewarding — before you write, publish, or share it publicly.

You can explore the Story Discernment Guide at storycalling.info.

Your story is not an accident.
You are healed.
You are whole.
You are called — and stewarding your story well matters.

After a childhood marked by deep trauma, the loss of her sibling, and surviving sexual violence, Ragan Andrew’s life could’ve easily been defined by heartbreak. But God had other plans.

In this episode, Ragan shares how her healing journey led her from survival to significance — how boxing became her outlet, travel became her ministry, and faith became her anchor. She opens up about navigating estranged family relationships, the betrayal of divorce, and how she found beauty in unexpected places.

Today, as the founder of Adrift Tours and Travel, she helps others reconnect with joy through meaningful experiences. Her story is a powerful reminder that no matter how broken things feel, God can still bring purpose from the pain.

If you’re carrying a story or testimony and sense a quiet stirring to do something more with it, but you’re unsure what that next step should be, I’ve created a resource to help you discern that.

The Story Discernment Guide is a reflective guide designed to help you pause, pray, and gain clarity around the story you’re stewarding — before you write, publish, or share it publicly.

You can explore the Story Discernment Guide at storycalling.info.

Your story is not an accident.
You are healed.
You are whole.
You are called — and stewarding your story well matters.

At just seven years old, Lauren Burns was kidnapped by her father and taken to Jordan — a world away from everything familiar. Years later, after a daring rescue and heartbreaking losses, she found her voice, her healing, and her purpose in Christ.

In this episode, Lauren opens up about what it means to forgive the unforgivable, trust again, and share your story when it still aches. She’s now the host of The Redeemed Podcast, where she interviews her own rescuers and others walking out redemption. Her message is clear: God is still in the rescue business — and your story still matters.

If you’re carrying a story or testimony and sense a quiet stirring to do something more with it, but you’re unsure what that next step should be, I’ve created a resource to help you discern that.

The Story Discernment Guide is a reflective guide designed to help you pause, pray, and gain clarity around the story you’re stewarding — before you write, publish, or share it publicly.

You can explore the Story Discernment Guide at storycalling.info.

Your story is not an accident.
You are healed.
You are whole.
You are called — and stewarding your story well matters.