Can faith and healing coexist after experiencing domestic violence?
In this powerful episode of Rev. Jocelyn Talks, Rev. Jocelyn sits down with Kalina Huggins, founder of The Rebirth of You, a faith-based nonprofit ministry dedicated to empowering survivors of domestic violence through healing, restoration, and community support.
Kalina shares her testimony of surviving abuse, rebuilding her life, and developing a deeper relationship with Christ through her healing journey. She discusses the emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical impact of domestic violence while reminding survivors that abuse is not God’s plan and they do not have to walk through their pain alone.
Together, Rev. Jocelyn and Kalina discuss how faith communities can become safer spaces for survivors, why scripture should never be used to keep someone trapped in abuse, and how churches can better support those experiencing domestic violence.
Kalina also shares about her book, The Rebirth of a Butterfly: A 40-Day Devotional, and how God transformed her pain into purpose by giving her a mission to encourage women to heal, rebuild, and embrace their God-given identity.
Episode Highlights
• Kalina’s journey of growing up in the church and building her own relationship with Christ
• How surviving domestic violence transformed her understanding of healing and restoration
• Why survivors should never be judged for staying in abusive situations
• Why leaving abuse can be complicated and dangerous
• The emotional, mental, financial, sexual, physical, and spiritual forms of domestic violence
• How spiritual abuse can occur when scripture is misused to control survivors
• Why faith leaders need proper training to recognize and respond to domestic violence
• The importance of safe spaces where survivors can seek help without shame
• How God transformed Kalina’s pain into a ministry of advocacy and empowerment
• The inspiration behind The Rebirth of a Butterfly: A 40-Day Devotional
Key Takeaway
God did not create anyone to live in bondage, fear, or abuse. Healing is a journey, but no survivor has to walk it alone.
Your past does not cancel your purpose. God can use the places where you experienced pain as the foundation for a testimony, ministry, and message of hope that helps others find freedom.
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Connect with Kalina Huggins
Kalina Huggins is the founder of The Rebirth of You, a faith-based nonprofit ministry supporting survivors of domestic violence through healing, empowerment, and restoration.
Book: The Rebirth of a Butterfly: A 40-Day Devotional
A devotional designed to help women deepen their relationship with Christ, embrace healing, and experience spiritual renewal.
Available on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Rebirth-Butterfly-Christian-Transform-Through-ebook/dp/B0FX5QND97
Ministry & Community:
The Rebirth of You Domestic Violence and Women’s Empowerment Support Group
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