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From Bulimia Bondage to Marriage: Cass Kevin's Story"That's my man. I'm going to marry him." One glance across a crowded nightclub — and Cass knew. But behind that instant spark was a woman battling bulimia, body dysmorphia, and years of chasing approval in all the wrong places. Behind Kevin was a guy who almost didn't go out that night at all.In this episode called “Protected from Pain” Part 1 of 3 of Parent Compass, Cass and Kevin open up about the messy, honest road that led them to each other: an eating disorder that started young, a softball scholarship lost to one bad decision, a faith that felt more like condemnation than love — and the slow, real transformation that happened when grace finally broke through.They share how an unplanned pregnancy became one of their greatest gifts, how they learned to raise two - different from each other - but equally amazing boys, and how God's love replaced years of shame with genuine freedom.If you've ever felt "not good enough" — for love, for motherhood, for grace itself — this story is for you. Subscribe for more real stories of families transformed by faith.Subscribe for more at https://parentcompass.tv/subscribe.Download the Parent Compass App.To have a conversation about Christ or to ask for prayer text or call 817-760-2643, or click the blue chat button in the right lower corner on https://parentcompass.tv.To be emailed information about Christ fill out the form at https://parentcompass.tv/know-christ. Parent Compass is an award-winning, donor-funded series bringing God's love to families worldwide. Support the mission: https://parentcompass.tv/donate

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"I Went Through Hell to Find Jesus" — Trupti’s Incredible Testimony"I went through hell to find Jesus. I went through hell."Born during apartheid in what was then Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), Trupti grew up in a Hindu household. After a childhood marked by violence, fear, and a miraculous encounter with God at just four years old, her journey led her through years of searching — until a chance conversation with a Lyft driver changed everything.This is her story of survival, faith, family, and a radical encounter with Jesus that transformed her life from hell to joy and peace. Watch her full testimony of struggle, deliverance, and the transforming love of God."Parent Compass" is an award-winning television series bringing true stories of families whose lives were radically changed by the love of God. Every episode is completely funded by viewers like you.

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She Was Raised Hindu... Then Jesus Changed Everything"We were confused, and it kind of turned to anger." When their mother—raised Hindu and surrounded by idols since childhood—gave her life to Jesus, her excitement almost unintentionally pushed them away.This is the real story of how one mother's conversion to Christianity moved her to walk through difficult decisions with the deep peace that she found.In this episode of Parent Compass, hear directly from the mother and her children as they open up about confusion, conflict, spiritual warfare, and the journey toward peace.Subscribe for more real stories of families transformed by faith.

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"Jesus Appeared" — Hindu Woman's Encounter With ChristAfter years of a crumbling marriage, spiritual torment, and searching for peace in all the wrong places, one woman cried out to God with a simple question: "Is it Jesus?"In Part 2 of the Jesus Journey series, follow her incredible true story — from a Lyft driver who spoke one sentence that changed everything, to opening a Bible for the first time in her life, to a face-to-face encounter with Jesus Christ that she says she'll never forget.Raised Hindu and never having read Scripture before, she began a six-month journey of searching, questioning, and seeking truth — and what she found transformed her life and her family forever. Watch Part 1 here: https://parentcompass.subspla.sh/mzstffx Subscribe to join the community: parentcompass.tv/subscribeDownload the Parent Compass AppThis is a true story featured on Parent Compass, an award-winning television series dedicated to bringing the transforming love of God to families everywhere. Parent Compass is completely viewer-funded — if this story touched you, consider supporting the ministry: parentcompass.tv/donate "God is love, and love comes from God." — 1 John 4:7-8

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Born During Apartheid, She Heard God's Voice as a ChildBorn in Rhodesia during apartheid and raised in a Hindu home, Trupti grew up facing racial segregation, and a violent home life. At age 4, she was forgotten at home when her father had a near-fatal suicide attempt. It was then she first clearly heard God’s loving presence call out to her. When 12 years old, she heard a voice tell her she would leave her country and be sent "into the world." Her journey took her from Zimbabwe to London to America, through a painful marriage, and ultimately to a life-changing encounter with Jesus.“Then she called the name of the Lord who spoke to her, ‘You are a God who sees me.’” Genesis 16:13In this Parent Compass episode as well, Trupti's children share what it's been like growing up with a mother who survived so much — and how her faith and resilience shaped their family.In her book, Esther’s Soul: God’s Love for Such a Time as This, available on Amazon, Trupti Desai poetically shares her journey from the dusty floors of an abandoned storefront in Zimbabwe to the stage at the Miss India Pageant and beyond. Heart-warming verse paints an image of overcoming obscurity, rejection, pain, abuse, and other entrapments. And the seeker within, always searching for the one thing, the one Person who can fill the emptiness sings these modern-day Psalms now that she has found a relationship with Jesus.A Poem by Trupti: releasing her from bondage to freedom in Christ“If the Son (Jesus Christ) sets you free, you will be free indeed.” John 8:36 NIVTRAPPEDMy life like a bird trapped in a dark cageNo idea of how to be freeHard to breathe. Cannot move. StuckSurviving in the only world I knowGod whispers in my ear fly little bird the door is open. You can be freeI look out for a moment. My heart leaps as it envisions a future that could beBut I am scared to leave as the cage comforts meIt is the only world I know. I resist. God persists.Years of whispers. Tempted by the open door.I escape the cage for moments, only to be attacked once more.Back to the cage the place that comforts meStuck not free, but the only world I know.Gods voice calls louder and says little bird be freeHow God how? Please stay with me.It is all an illusion. You are deceived.My mind transforms and now I seeI trapped myselfFly bird fly be free.I leave the cage. My life expands. I can breathe and I am free.God whispers in my ear be the eagle you were meant to bePossibilities are endless. A sense of power runs through me. I soar intothe sky and the world discovers the true me.I once was trapped and now I am freeTo have a conversation about Christ or to ask for prayer text or call 817-760-2643, or click the blue chat button in the right lower corner on parentcompass.tv.To be emailed information about Christ fill out the form at parentcompass.tv/know-christ.Subscribe for more true stories at parentcompass.tv/subscribe.

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Hope is what author Wende Gaikema brings. For this critical topic, suicide loss, each one of us might know someone who could desperately need this information. Our guest, Wende Gaikema, is a fabulous leadership coach who empowers businesses and nonprofits to grow their people and organizations. She has also done the hard thing: writing a book about her heartbreaking experience in order to help others. Unexpectedly, she and her husband, Jeff, lost their wonderful son, Matt, to suicide in February, 2018. Her book, From Heartache to Hope: Navigating Choices in Your Suicide Loss Journey is an important resource that those in heartache need. As she states: You didn't have a choice that someone you loved died by suicide, but you have a choice in how you respond.Wende is the author of "From Heartache to Hope: Navigating Choices in Your Suicide Loss Journey," available now on Amazon in paperback and e-book. Get the book: "From Heartache to Hope" by Wende Gaikema on Amazon Connect with Wende: coachwende.comOther Resources:https://www.griefshare.org/https://whilewerewaiting.org/TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro00:37 Welcome to Parent Compass01:09 The story02:59 The unexpected call03:46 Speaking at Matt's funeral09:00 The choices you make after loss16:00 Is suicide an unpardonable sin?20:00 Scriptures that brought comfort24:00 Forgiveness after loss27:00 How to support someone grieving suicide loss33:00 Coping with holidays and "heaven dates"38:00 Closing prayerFor a safe place to talk, have support, a listening ear, have prayer and biblical guidanceCall 1-855-255-7729 (or 1-855-255-PRAY) or 1-888-388-2683. Online Chat: If you prefer not to call, you can connect with a team member through the Peace With God Online ChatAnother safe place option as wellTo have a conversation about Christ or to ask for prayer text or call 817-760-2643, or click the blue chat button in the right lower corner on parentcompass.tv.To be emailed information about Christ fill out the form at parentcompass.tv/know-christIf you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please reach out for help: US: Call or text 988 (Suicide Crisis Lifeline) International Association for Suicide Prevention: https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/

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Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Nicole Mullen — best known for her worship anthem "Redeemer" — joins Parent Compass for a raw and powerful conversation about faith, forgiveness, and healing.Nicole opens up about surviving a physically, spiritually, and emotionally abusive marriage, how she found the courage to leave, and how God turned her darkest season into her greatest testimony. She also shares the story behind her hit song "I Know My Redeemer Lives" (inspired by the Book of Job), her acting debut as Elizabeth Freeman in the film "American Miracle," and the heart behind her new book, "It's Never Wrong to Do the Right Thing: Courageous Stories to Inspire Godly Decisions."In this episode you'll hear: Nicole's personal story of domestic abuse and how she escaped safely The biblical women (Abigail, Hannah, Jochebed) who inspired her healing The true story behind "I Know My Redeemer Lives" Wisdom on forgiveness — and letting God handle justice Her role as Elizabeth Freeman in "American Miracle" Understanding the Holy Spirit, spiritual gifts, and the fruit of the Spirit Practical guidance for anyone in an unsafe relationship Get Nicole's book, "It's Never Wrong to Do the Right Thing," on Amazon, Audible, or Barnes Noble. Learn more: nicolecmullen.comIf you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please reach out to a trusted pastor, counselor, or Called to Peace: calledtopeace.org or 919-374-0778For emergencies, call 911 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233For shows and more subscribe at parentcompass.tv/subscribe.Download the Parent Compass App.To have a conversation about Christ or to ask for prayer text or call 817-760-2643, or click the blue chat button in the right lower corner on parentcompass.tv.To be emailed information about Christ fill out the form at parentcompass.tv/know-christ.

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Did you know one large state freed all slaves in 1781? Brought out for the 250th anniversary celebration of the Declaration of Independence, this excerpt of an interview with Nicole C. Mullen, 9-time Dove award winning singer-songwriter, tells of her role as Elizabeth Freeman, a slave set free, in The American Miracle movie – americanmiraclemovie.comRevealing the true story of God’s providential hand on America! ~Watch it today! americanmiraclemovie.comThe American Miracle Movie:What if the establishment of the United States of America, against all odds, was no accident? What if God’s Divine Hand guided the steps of the Founding Fathers, due to their faithfulness to Him and belief in His Providence? What if America is a miracle?Inspired by New York Times bestselling author Michael Medved’s book of the same title, The American Miracle – Our Nation is No Accident, is an exciting, entertaining, and edifying motion picture experience created by Heroic Pictures in anticipation of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.The history of the American Experiment is a fabric woven of countless instances of improbable, unimaginable success. Whether it is the supernatural protection that surrounded George Washington – the Father of our Country throughout his life, the mysterious weather conditions that favored the movements of the Continental Army at critical battlefield junctures, or, the unique, longstanding success of a revolution unlike any other in recorded world history; it is difficult, nearly impossible to explain the outcome of any of these, and so many more events like them, without allowing for divine intervention. In his first inaugural speech President George Washington described it as, “the Invisible Hand which conducts the affairs of men.”With a large cast, and filmed on location across the country and the United Kingdom, The American Miracle stars Pat Boone, Kevin Sorbo, Nicole C. Mullen, Cameron Arnett, and James Arnold Taylor, along with authors and scholars Joseph Ellis, Richard Dreyfuss, Robert P. George, Akhil Reed Amar, and Jana Novak, among many others.For shows and more subscribe at parentcompass.tv/subscribe.Download the Parent Compass App.To have a conversation about Christ or to ask for prayer text or call 817-760-2643, or click the blue chat button in the right lower corner on parentcompass.tv.To be emailed information about Christ fill out the form at parentcompass.tv/know-christ.

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What happens when the person meant to protect you becomes the source of your deepest trauma? In this powerful and deeply personal episode, 2-time widow, Debra and Ron are a blended family navigating decades of pain, healing, divorce, loss, and unshakable faith.Debra shares her unimaginable story of surviving a shooting at just 7 years old — at the hands of her own mother, who was suffering from undiagnosed mental illness. Ron opens up about life after the Marine Corps, a painful divorce, and finding restoration through God's grace. Together, they share what it truly looks like to build a God-centered marriage after deep wounds.This episode also celebrates their beautiful blended family — including their deaf daughter Leah, her husband Blake, and the joy of Sunday dinners, football games, and watermelon.He was divorced. She lost her husband to COVID. God wrote their love story.In this episode:Surviving childhood trauma and family tragedyMental illness and its devastating effectsLife as a Marine, pastor, and divorced fatherBuilding a blended family with a deaf childFinding healing, forgiveness, and redemption through faithThe realities of Christian marriage — "death to self"God's grace after divorce and broken relationshipsWhy faith in Jesus is the foundation of true healingHow God can restore what a broken home destroyedHow forgiveness — biblical, deep forgiveness — unlocked healingPutting on the full armor of God — and why your marriage depends on itFor more resources on depression and suicide prevention go to parentcompass.tv/resources.Subscribe for more shows about faith, family, and life at parentcompass.tv/subscribe.Download the Parent Compass App for more shows and more shows with links by topic like depression/suicide prevention.To have a conversation about Christ or to ask for prayer text or call 817-760-2643, or click the blue chat button in the right lower corner on parentcompass.tv.To be emailed information about Christ fill out the form at parentcompass.tv/know-christ.

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What happens when two people — each carrying real pain, real mistakes, and real faith — come together later in life to build something beautiful? Ron and Deb share their raw, honest story of blended family life, battling depression, forgiving the past, and building a Christ-centered marriage and home.In this episode, they open up about:Building a blended family on faith and loveDeb's journey growing up without her father — and finding him againHer mother's heartbreaking struggle with mental illness and homelessnessRon's darkest moment with depression and suicidal thoughts on a highwayHow daily Bible reading and prayer transformed their marriageTheir show Ron Deb Unplugged — tackling topics the church won't touchA powerful gospel message of hope, healing, and forgivenessThis is real. This is raw. This is what faith actually looks like.For more resources on depression and suicide prevention go to parentcompass.tv/resourcesSubscribe for more shows about faith, family, and life. Parentcompass.tv/subscribeDownload the Parent Compass App for more shows and more shows with links by topic like depression/suicide prevention.To have a conversation about Christ or to ask for prayer text or call 817-760-2643, or click the blue chat button in the right lower corner on parentcompass.tv.To be emailed information about Christ fill out the form at parentcompass.tv/know-christ

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