Today, Vernita stands courageously to share her story of domestic violence—a story that came at the ultimate cost: the loss of her son.
From unimaginable pain was born a movement. Through Survivors With a Testimony and the Pain to Purpose Podcast, Vernita is determined to create space for others to share their stories, find their voices, and begin healing. Standing in strength and resilience, she tells her story with purpose—praying it resonates deeply and helps someone find the courage to get out while they still can.

From survival to empowerment, these powerful voices share truth, healing, and hope on the Pain to Purpose Podcast.
As certified clinical supervisors, addiction specialists, and pastoral leaders, they bring both professional expertise and lived compassion to the table—shining a light on domestic violence and equipping listeners with awareness, understanding, and pathways to healing.

This episode is dedicated to every woman of faith who has walked through pain, fear, or silence. You are not alone. Join Co-Pastor Barnita Bynum and Minister Tameka Spruill as they courageously bring awareness to domestic violence within the church and encourage women to reclaim their voices and their strength.

Season 5 Episode 5

Pained to Purposed: Two Mothers Left Behind In this powerful episode of Pained to Purposed, Vernita (Coach V) sits down with two incredible mothers, Angela and Carolyn, who both experienced the unimaginable—losing their sons to domestic violence.This heart-wrenching yet empowering conversation shines a light on the devastating impact of domestic violence and abuse within the home. Together, we explore:🔹 The untold stories of mothers left behind🔹 How abuse affects not just individuals, but entire families and communities🔹 The courage it takes to turn pain into purpose🔹 Why awareness, prevention, and support are critical to breaking the cycle of violence💜 Their stories remind us that silence protects the abuser, while speaking out creates change.📌 Resources & SupportNational Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233Survivors With A Testimony (SWAT): www.survivorswithatestimony.org👉 Join the conversation, share this video, and help raise awareness.Don’t forget to subscribe for more real and life-changing stories from Pained to Purposed.#PainedToPurposed #CoachV #DomesticViolenceAwareness #BreakTheSilence #FromPainToPurpose

Chelle Harris joins us to share her powerful testimony of beating all odds.
After enduring 14 years of abuse—mental, physical, and sexual—and surviving trauma that began at just five years old, Chelle refused to let her past define her future. Today, she stands as a living testament to resilience and restoration: a single mother, homeowner, and successful business owner. Her story is one of courage, perseverance, and triumph.

Our special guests will be DrShonte Youmans and Shalena Hansley Knight as we dive into this week’s theme:“Shame Is Not Nurture.”We’ll be unpacking: Childhood trauma and the impact it leaves behind How shame can silence or overpower the healing journey And most importantly—how to nurture yourself back to wholeness during healingThis is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Grab a friend, set a reminder, and meet us Live on Facebook for a night of truth, healing, and purpose.

🚨 ARE Y’ALL READY?! 🚨

Season 5 • Episode 1

🌟 "Hope Deferred to Freedom: A Survivor’s Story of Triumph"

featuring the powerful testimony of Kiki Clarke 💜

From pain to purpose... Her story is raw, real, and redeeming. A conversation of healing, truth, and transformation on the Pain to Purposed Podcast.” 💜 #painedtopurposed #youmatter #survivor #story