Moms With A Call

S1:E2 Unraveled, McKenzie’s Testimony Part 1: The Beginning

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Unraveled, McKenzie’s Testimony Part 1: Faith, Pain, and Perseverance

Welcome to Moms With A Call, a space where we honor the wrestle, the wonder, and the quiet work of God in our stories. In this opening episode of McKenzie’s four-part testimony, we begin at the beginning, growing up in a religious home, battling anxiety behind closed doors, and longing for a version of faith that felt more like love and less like fear.

This is a story of emotional abuse, family betrayal, toxic relationships, and the aching question: Where is God in all of this? From a stormy night and a desperate prayer to the slow, painful work of healing, McKenzie invites us into a deeply personal journey of faith that didn’t follow the rules, but led to real redemption.

We talk about:

  • Growing up in a performative faith culture
  • The hidden weight of anxiety and pressure
  • Toxic relationships, identity loss, and control
  • A turning point that began in the middle of a breakdown
  • What it means to return to God after deep disillusionment

    • This episode is for anyone who’s ever wondered if their story is too messy to matter to God.


    02:39 A religious upbringing filled with pressure
    04:40 Silent struggles with anxiety
    12:26 College years and relationship red flags
    23:55 The breakup that broke everything open
    37:34 Reflections, self-awareness, and growth
    52:58 Wrestling with Catholic identity
    56:18 Challenges in Catholic school culture
    57:47 Faith, friendship, and figuring it out
    01:04:21 Questioning belief systems in college
    01:17:01 The shift and what’s coming next

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    • Intro + Outro Music by Jason Bowles, Branding + Design by https://www.dvoorheisdesigns.com/
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