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.