Kardia Joi joins us today to share the story behind her powerful song, “Small.” It’s one of my personal favorites—always on repeat in my playlist. The song asks a deeply honest question: Can we trust God to be big in the midst of our deepest pain and trauma?Through raw emotion and lyrical grace, Kardia invites us to let God rebuild our identity, restore what’s been broken, and lead us into healing. “Small” is a song only she could write—one that brings hope into impossible places and reminds us that we serve a great big God who truly sees.Other Kardia Joi Episodes:Let's Get Unstuck, with Kardia Joi: https://youtu.be/yYka7ImvLOc"Life to Me," with Kardia Joi: https://youtu.be/PCX1BzQBWl4"Child of My Dreams," with Kardia Joi: https://youtu.be/63zNb9V1YhUDiscovering Faithfulness, with Kardia Joi: https://youtu.be/Q_lt1egA2v0"Love That Will Not Leave Me Blind," with Kardia Joi: https://youtu.be/6JO1IkiTSHI"It Isn't Well," with Kardia Joi: https://youtu.be/n0rN902IZ4YHealing Music with Kardia Joi: https://youtu.be/2jzDXEyZJqUFind Kardia on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/26nfYblvXy3ruxooCv3j8K?si=ntw9hpoWTbiHWrJVo-GrywOnly God Rescued Me:Website:https://www.onlygodrescuedme.com/Contact Lisa:[email protected] help support this podcast: Become an OGRM Support Angel on YouTube ($4.99 per month): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXudcfKU-b6NtSQphUOstRA/joinSpotify Subscriber ($2.99 per month): https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/lisa-meister/subscribePayPal @Lisa453Venmo @lisameister4242 Square https://square.link/u/kQLAozvVBuy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/onlygodrescuedme.com

As the day of her interview approached, Sherry Spears found herself in a deep battle for her life. Suicidal thoughts pressed in, but she fought back the darkness—writing the words “I don’t have to kill myself” again and again.Sherry made it through. And today, she bravely shares her story.Targeted and isolated for years, Sherry continues to fight for healing, for meaning, and for the chance to live free from the corruption that has long surrounded her. Through her pain shines a powerful truth: her heart is still full of courage, compassion, and hope.This episode is raw, real, and redemptive—an unflinching look at survival and the strength it takes to keep going.#SurvivorStories #FaithAndHealing #CourageToLive #PodcastOnly God Rescued Me:Website:https://www.onlygodrescuedme.com/Contact Lisa:[email protected] help support this podcast: Become an OGRM Support Angel on YouTube ($4.99 per month): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXudcfKU-b6NtSQphUOstRA/joinSpotify Subscriber ($2.99 per month): https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/lisa-meister/subscribePayPal @Lisa453Venmo @lisameister4242 Square https://square.link/u/kQLAozvVBuy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/onlygodrescuedme.com

This All Hallows’ Eve, Lisa steps out from behind the mic—not as the host of Only God Rescued Me, but as a survivor. In this unscripted and unfiltered episode, she shares raw reflections from the heart: the hidden grief survivors carry while the world celebrates costumes and candy. Short, gentle, and deeply real—this episode invites you to listen, reflect, and see survivors with compassion.

Brandy Young has spent years advocating for survivors of human trafficking. Her work took an unexpected turn when a survivor of ritual abuse disclosed her story. Unfamiliar with the concept of SRA, Brandy began researching and educating herself to provide informed, compassionate support.As more survivors began to come forward, Brandy recognized a pattern—and a need for awareness. She believes that, just as society has gradually come to understand sex trafficking, it must now begin to acknowledge and address the realities of ritual abuse.In this episode, Brandy shares her journey, her advocacy, and her deep commitment to helping survivors find healing and hope.You can connect with Brandy at www.brandyyoung.comYou can connect with Brooke Abella at www.quietwatersrestoration.comOnly God Rescued Me: Website: www.onlygodrescuedme.com Contact Lisa:[email protected] help support this podcast: PayPal @Lisa453Venmo @lisameister4242 Square https://square.link/u/kQLAozvVBuy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/onlygodrescuedme.com

In generational SRA families, domestic abuse often operates beneath the surface of daily life.Joining us today is Sydney Millage, executive director of Clarity in Action Ministries. She’s the author of 37 Ways to Be Taken Captive: Warning Signs and Prevention for Destructive Relationships—a pivotal resource for understanding how abuse takes root and how freedom begins.Together, we’ll unpack what domestic abuse really is, how it intersects with SRA, and what recovery can look like. Whether you’re in a difficult marriage, seeking a healthy relationship, or trying to make sense of the home you grew up in, this conversation will offer clarity and hope.It’s a challenging topic, especially if you’re hearing it for the first time, so take your time and give yourself plenty of compassion as you listen.37 Ways to Be Taken Captive: Warning Signs and Prevention for Destructive Relationships: https://amzn.to/3WhxgWgTo contact Clarity in Action: https://clarityministry.org/Only God Rescued Me: Website: www.onlygodrescuedme.com Contact Lisa:[email protected] help support this podcast: PayPal @Lisa453Venmo @lisameister4242 Square https://square.link/u/kQLAozvVBuy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/onlygodrescuedme.com

Undocumented children are quietly disappearing from Delaware classrooms — and one teacher refused to stay silent. When educator Wendy Mears began asking questions, she was met with intimidation and disciplinary action instead of answers. If thousands of documented children go missing each year, how many more are uncounted?In this gripping interview, Wendy speaks out about what she’s seen, the price of telling the truth, and why this story matters far beyond Delaware.⚠️ This is an episode that demands attention — because if children are missing in Delaware, how many are missing where you live?Contact Wendy Mears:wmears5409 @gmail.com  wmears @protonmail.çom  https://wendymears.substack.com/Only God Rescued Me: Website: www.onlygodrescuedme.com Contact Lisa:[email protected] help support this podcast: PayPal @Lisa453Venmo @lisameister4242 Square https://square.link/u/kQLAozvVBuy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/onlygodrescuedme.com

Overcoming Fear is not easy for survivors, but it is something we can step carefully into as we heal. You can catch up with the rest of Brooke's interview here: https://youtu.be/HgNa-rYcxUE

In this powerful episode, the tables are turned as cohost Brooke Abella steps in to interview Lisa Meister. You may know Lisa’s story as a courageous survivor of SRA, but this conversation begins at a pivotal point—her journey to writing her memoir, "Only God Rescued Me." Together, Brooke and Lisa explore the heart behind the book and the inspiration that led to the creation of this podcast. With Brooke’s background as a counselor, she brings fresh insight and thought-provoking questions about attachment, parenting, and healing. Her compassionate curiosity draws Lisa into sharing deeply personal reflections she rarely speaks about publicly. Don’t miss this intimate and inspiring episode that reveals new layers of Lisa’s story and the mission behind the podcast.

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Standing in the Gap event in Delaware with Wendy Mears

Mary joined us in 2022 to give us encouragement and biblical counsel on getting through the month of October. I feel it is well worth re-publishing. You can find her website at www.marydemuth.com. Only God Rescued Me: Website: www.onlygodrescuedme.com Contact Lisa:[email protected] help support this podcast: PayPal @Lisa453Venmo @lisameister4242 Square https://square.link/u/kQLAozvVBuy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/onlygodrescuedme.com