In this powerful episode of The Word of Their Testimony Podcast, Brandon shares a raw and redemptive journey marked by trauma, abuse, homelessness, addiction, and years of survival. From growing up in a chaotic home to living without stability or belonging, his story reveals a life shaped by pain—but also one quietly pursued by God through moments of protection, divine intervention, and grace.

Brandon opens up about the moment of full surrender that changed everything, leading him into sobriety, obedience, and a life guided by the Holy Spirit. Through humility, discipline, forgiveness, and learning to submit his will to God’s, he experienced deep healing and restoration—including the forgiveness of his mother and the rebuilding of broken relationships. His testimony powerfully illustrates how obedience, even before understanding, can lead to lasting transformation.

Now walking in freedom and purpose, Brandon shares how God birthed Broken Lives Change, a homeless outreach ministry rooted in compassion, relationship, and simple obedience. This episode is a reminder that no past is too broken and no life is beyond redemption. If you’re struggling to let go, surrender control, or believe that change is possible, this testimony will strengthen your faith and remind you that broken lives truly do change.

In this powerful episode of The Word of Their Testimony Podcast, Samia shares a deeply moving journey. Growing up amid violence, abandonment, and instability on the south side of Chicago, her early years were marked by trauma that left deep emotional scars. Yet even in the darkest moments, God was quietly preparing the path that would one day lead her from brokenness to redemption.
 
At just 14 years old, after years of feeling unwanted and unseen, Samia encountered the gospel for the first time while living in an abusive home. That moment changed everything. Though her circumstances didn’t immediately improve, her newfound relationship with Jesus gave her the strength to endure, forgive, and hope. As she grew older, life brought new struggles—legal trouble, unhealthy relationships, and seasons of wandering far from the faith. But at 24, shattered and desperate on a jail cell floor, she cried out to God once more—and He began rebuilding her life from the inside out.
 
Today, Samia is an attorney, minister, author, and mentor whose story is captured in her book Samia Come Forth: Trading Grave Clothes for Purpose. In this episode, she vulnerably shares how God not only delivered her from trauma, poverty, and shame, but also led her through a deeper process of surrender—removing the “grave clothes” that once kept her bound. Her testimony is a powerful reminder that no life is too broken for God to redeem, and that true freedom comes when we fully yield our hearts to Him.

You can learn more about Samia and follow her journey at https://www.samiayoung.com

Katy Palmer was born and raised in a Christian home. She spent a good amount of time with her grandparents when she was little, and they became the foundation for how to live like Jesus. But when Katy was 8 years old, everything changed after her dad got into a head-on collision. The enemy used this tragedy to begin to drive a wedge between her and God. Katy slowly began to drift away from Him. In her early 20s, she married a man who didn't love the Lord. Later on in life, Katy got into yoga, which she now realizes was a “false light” community.
 
It wasn’t until Covid happened in 2020, when all her plans fell apart, that Katy started coming back to Jesus. She had been in a few circles that talked about Him, but it was a fake, new-age version of Jesus. Even so, the Holy Spirit was still directing Katy and working to bring her back to God. She started praying, and told God – “put me where you want me to be”. Despite having been so far away from Him for so long, God welcomed Katy back with open arms. He led her to move across the country to Austin, Texas and has protected and provided for her in miraculous ways.
 
Looking back on her life, Katy realizes that the Holy Spirit has always been there with her every step of the way. She’s learned the power of constant prayer, and the peace that comes from complete surrender and obedience to the Lord. Katy’s testimony is a powerful reminder that nothing can separate us from His love, and that we are never alone. God is always right there with us, just waiting for us to turn to Him!

A homeschooling mom and lifelong believer, Lori Lohrmann says there’s a very real Satan that is gunning for our kingdom calling, but she didn’t see it until age 35. What started off as an innocent hobby of reading books, quickly turned into an addiction Lori couldn’t escape. The content got darker and spicier and eventually led her to watch pornography. She was instantly hooked. Lori explains this happened because there were emotional wounds and scars from the past that she hadn’t ever seen. She didn’t know the root issue and started self-medicating with venturing into this new realm. The worst part was that Lori couldn’t stop. She was in full-blown addiction. Lori tried to resist temptation, but she continued to fail over and over again. The shame took such a mental toll on her that it was hard to be present around her family. Lori was dying inside trying to break free.
 
One day while scrolling on Instagram, she found Unchained Leader and joined the next day as the first woman to enroll. She describes it as 10 years of therapy in 90 days and the 10% that works, all through a biblical lens. As a result of this process, Lori was able to break free from the bondage of sexual addiction and find healing, restoration and freedom. Afterwards, she felt called to share her story and help as many women as she could. Lori began working as a coach with Unchained Leader and started their women’s program. 
 
I’m incredibly thankful for Lori’s courageous vulnerability throughout her story. If you or anyone you know is in the depths of addiction, this episode will give you the hope that you’re desperately seeking. To connect with Lori and learn more about the program that changed her life, go to: UnchainedLeader.com.

Richard Gamble shares several incredible testimonies of how God is miraculously bringing his longtime dream to fruition. Richard is the founder of the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer, which will be the largest Christian landmark in Britain. Just 90 miles north of London, the structure will contain one million bricks – each one digitally scannable which will reveal an answered prayer! Throughout the entire process, God has continued to make a way in the midst of impossible odds.
 
We discussed several key takeaways during the episode. If your dream is from God, you are unstoppable. When faced with impossible circumstances, it’s crucial to remember the evidence of God’s past faithfulness. Instead of just focusing on the end destination, Richard has learned to align his heart with God’s heart on the journey. Lastly, it’s important to remember that prayers aren’t always answered in the ways we expect, but rather, prayer is about having a relationship with Jesus.

For all the dreamers out there, I pray you find encouragement in Richard’s testimony of the impossible becoming possible. You can go to eternalwall.org.uk to learn more about the project and follow the journey!

In this powerful episode, Rebecca Ververs, a Certified Natural Health Professional and Hormonal Health Expert, shares her beautiful and hard-won testimony of walking through the darkest valleys of her life. Rebecca vulnerably recounts her journey through chronic Lyme disease, eating disorders, substance use, and the profound grief of multiple miscarriages and infertility struggles. She reveals how God met her in moments of intense physical and emotional pain, from a harrowing "come-to-Jesus" moment during her teenage years to finding her life's calling in the midst of heartbreak, proving His unwavering faithfulness through it all.
 
This conversation dives deep into the intersection of physical and spiritual well-being. Rebecca shares how holistic health and natural remedies were instrumental in her physical healing and how surrendering her deepest desires to God brought unexpected peace and clarity. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating their own health challenges, fertility journey, or simply seeking encouragement in a season of waiting. Discover how God can turn our deepest wounds into a wellspring of hope and purpose, transforming our pain into an inspiring testimony for others.
 
You can connect with Rebecca and learn more about her practice at: mendtobloom.com.

In this powerful episode, we hear from JoBeth Evans, a speaker whose dream life on a farm with her husband and two adopted children was shattered by a terminal cancer diagnosis. JoBeth shares her raw and vulnerable journey through the unimaginable grief that followed, a pain so profound it made her question if she could go on. Yet, in the face of suffocating darkness, she made a courageous choice: she refused to lose both her husband and her faith. Instead of turning away in anger, she chose to cling to God's character and trust Him, even when nothing made sense.

From the ashes of her tragedy, JoBeth discovered a new, God-given purpose. She explains how her experience led her to become a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, using her own story to be a light for others walking through similar darkness. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating a season of loss. It is a profound testament to the power of holding onto faith and a reminder that even in our deepest pain, God is working to create beauty and purpose.
 
You can learn more about JoBeth and her grief recovery practice at: nwagriefspecialists.com

Join us for a truly remarkable story of redemption with guest Phillip "Wildman" Hicks. Once a man living life in the fast lane, Phillip's world was one of reporting sports, eating fire, and partying with the likes of Jimmy Buffett, Hunter S. Thompson, and Robin Williams. But this high-octane lifestyle came to a screeching halt after a botched burglary and a violent confrontation with a mafia hitman left him on the wrong side of a .357 Magnum. This episode dives into the incredible series of events that could only have been orchestrated by God.
 
In his powerful testimony, Phillip recounts the shocking details of the shootout that nearly cost him his life, leaving him with a shattered femur and facing a bleak future. While lying in a hospital bed, sentenced to life plus 15 years in prison and overcome with despair, a divine appointment changed everything. A young Christian man shared the simple truth of the gospel, leading Phillip to a profound encounter with Jesus Christ. What follows is a miraculous journey through the legal system, where his life sentence was ultimately vacated in a stunning display of God's sovereignty and grace.
 
Today, Phillip and his wife have embarked on a new mission. Having sold their house, they now travel the country in an RV, ministering to those in the prison system through their organization, "Jesus Behind Bars." This episode is a testament to the fact that no one is beyond God's reach. Phillip's journey from a "rebel without a cause" to a man filled with purpose and faith demonstrates how God can take the most broken stories and use them for His glory, bringing hope and new life to countless others.

You can learn more about Philip and his mission at JesusBehindBars.com

In this profoundly raw episode, Amy shares a harrowing story of surviving generational trauma and abuse hidden behind the facade of a perfect Christian marriage. She believed she had found her "Boaz" in an older church leader, but the reality was a lonely world of narcissistic abuse that left her feeling isolated and questioning her sanity. Her community couldn't see past the illusion, leaving her to navigate the confusion alone.
 
The story takes a devastating turn after her husband’s death, when a bombshell revelation from her children shatters her world and unlocks Amy's own dissociated memories of horrific childhood trauma. This new, unbearable truth sends her spiraling into a mental health crisis, suicidal thoughts, and a period of rebellion as she grapples with a lifetime of lies and unimaginable pain.
 
Yet, it is in this broken place that God’s profound healing begins. Amy testifies to the miraculous way a loving church community embraced her without judgment and how God revealed He was present with her in every moment of abuse, shielding her soul when she couldn’t protect herself. Her journey is a powerful testament to the truth that no one is too far gone for God's restorative power and that He can bring hope and healing from the deepest darkness.

Prepare to be moved by an incredibly powerful testimony as Austin shares his harrowing journey from a life spiraling out of control to one radically transformed by God's grace. Austin details his descent through multiple addictions—from alcohol and pornography to painkillers, and ultimately crack cocaine. This destructive path led to divorce, strained relationships with his children, job loss, and eventually, homelessness on the streets of Austin, Texas.
 
Listen as Austin recounts the divine interventions that began to pierce through his despair, including a mysteriously found card that simply read "Expect a Miracle." He shares his experiences in and out of rehab, the painful process of switching addictions, and the profound moment he finally surrendered his life to the Lord in a Christian home.

Discover the tangible peace and unwavering love of God that Austin encountered, a love that saw him not as a lost cause but as a son, a future husband, and an evangelist, even in his darkest moments. From near-death experiences and spiritual battles to finding his wife Sierra and rebuilding his life, Austin's story is a testament to the fact that no one is too far gone for God's redemption.
 
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, hopelessness, or feeling beyond repair, this episode offers profound hope and a vivid illustration of how God can make all things new. Austin's journey will inspire you to believe in miracles and the boundless, pursuing love of our Heavenly Father.