In this powerful episode of the Trauma to Testimony podcast, we dive deep into how Christian trauma survivors can navigate seasons of healing by remembering God’s past faithfulness—just like David did when he faced Goliath.

Whether you’re battling fear, shame, grief, or unworthiness, this episode reminds you that God's track record is your assurance for the next battle. Through scripture, storytelling, and raw encouragement, you'll walk away with a renewed reverence and the confidence to trust God in your healing journey.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why remembering God’s faithfulness is essential for healing

• How David's battle with Goliath mirrors our trauma battles

• What to do when you feel unqualified or out of strength

• How desperation can be a doorway to divine intimacy

• Why it’s okay to stop “fighting” and just sit at God’s feet

Key Scriptures:

• 1 Samuel 17:32–37 — David remembers the lion and the bear

• Joshua 3:14–17; 4:1–7 — Stones of remembrance and miracles at the Jordan

• Proverbs 3:5–6 — Trusting God, not your own understanding

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Are you a Christian woman navigating the pain of past trauma and searching for healing through your faith?

In this powerful episode, we explore the story of David and Goliath—not just as a battle, but as a model for how to declare God's glory in the middle of your fight. Learn how to speak the Names of God over your life, confront emotional giants, and invite His presence into your healing journey.

You’ll discover:

• Why declaring God’s name is a spiritual weapon for trauma healing

• How David’s boldness can inspire your own breakthrough

• Practical ways to use the Names of God when facing fear, shame, and unworthiness

Plus, grab your FREE Defeating Goliath’s Workbook, created to help Christian women like you apply biblical truth and reclaim your voice in the healing process.

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Keywords: trauma healing for Christian women, declaring God’s name, names of God, spiritual warfare and trauma, Christian women overcoming trauma, healing after trauma, faith and emotional healing

In this episode of Trauma to Testimony, we dive deep into 1 Samuel 17 to uncover the true battle behind the story of David and Goliath — a story that speaks directly to the hearts of Christian women navigating trauma, rejection, fear, and spiritual disconnection.

This is not just a story of bravery — it's a picture of radical faith in the face of impossible odds. When you’ve been underestimated, overlooked, or wounded by life’s battles, the world will try to hand you its armor — but healing comes through trusting God’s presence, not performing for protection.

If you’ve ever wondered:

• Why your healing doesn’t look like everyone else’s...
  

• How God can use your story even when you feel weak or unqualified...
  

• Or what it truly means to walk by faith when trauma has left you afraid...
  

...this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The historical and spiritual context of David’s battle and what it means for your personal healing journey
  

• Why faith over flesh is not just a phrase but a healing posture for trauma survivors
  

• How refusing Saul’s armor relates to rejecting unhealthy coping mechanisms and choosing God’s way
  

• The importance of knowing that God uses the underestimated to display His glory
  

• Biblical truths for when you feel unseen, disqualified, or overwhelmed by your “Goliath”

  
  

Scripture References:

• 1 Samuel 17 (Main Passage)
  

• Ephesians 6:10–18 (The Armor of God)
  

• 1 Corinthians 1:27 (God uses the weak to shame the strong)
  

• 2 Corinthians 12:9 (His power is made perfect in weakness)

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Hey Healing Bestie!!! Continuing our Falling Forward Series in today's episode, we discuss the reality of being anointed by God and waiting for the appointed time and how that can grow us to draw in versus pull away from God. Drawing from 1 Samuel 16 and the journey of David, we explore how trauma, adversity, and seasons of being hidden are not detours — they’re divine preparation. Through faith, scripture, prayer, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we are transformed in the secret place. If you’ve ever felt overlooked, discouraged, or distant from the promise God spoke over your life, this episode will reignite your trust in God’s timing, affirm your testimony, and remind you that healing is not just about deliverance — it's about who you are becoming in Christ.

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In this powerful episode of Trauma to Testimony, Toni uncovers the grace-filled transformation from Saul to Paul, revealing the beauty of healing, testimony, and faith. Through biblical stories and personal reflection, Toni explores the struggle between flesh and spirit, the power of surrender, and how God’s purpose prevails beyond our past. If you’re ready to embrace your testimony, walk boldly in faith, and live free in Christ—this episode is for you.

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In this episode of Trauma to Testimony, we’re diving deep into the healing journey through Christ and what it truly means to die to self. Toni is sharing from the heart about how God continues to work through our pain, how our testimonies carry power, and how daily surrender opens the door to true transformation. Healing isn’t just about what happened to us—it’s about who we’re becoming in Christ.

We’ll explore scriptures that remind us of God’s promises, talk about the role of the Holy Spirit in our growth, and reflect on how choosing faith over fear can change everything. If you’ve ever struggled with letting go, trusting God's plan, or wondering if healing is even possible—this one is for you. Sis, God is still writing your story, and it’s more beautiful than you can imagine. Let’s heal, grow, and walk boldly in our testimony together.

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Have you ever felt tempted to settle for what’s easy instead of what God has promised you? In this episode of Trauma to Testimony, we’re diving into the powerful story of Esau and how his choice to trade his birthright for a bowl of stew reflects the decisions we often face today. Whether it's comfort, avoidance, fear, or familiarity—we sometimes exchange our God-given inheritance for temporary relief.

Tune in to learn how to:

• Recognize your own “bowl of stew”

• Break free from unhealthy patterns

• Choose peace, purpose, and the promises of God

• Step fully into your identity as a redeemed daughter of Christ

This is a heart check and a healing invitation—especially for those navigating trauma, shame, and restoration.

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Hey, Healing Bestie! Have you ever felt yourself drifting away from God—caught up in the busyness of life, worries about the future, or just trying to figure things out on your own? I know that feeling all too well.

In this episode, I’m getting real about my own struggles with drifting—how I’ve been so used to working, doing, and figuring things out that I didn’t even realize I was moving away from the stillness God was calling me into. Maybe you’re in a season where you feel distant from God, or maybe just in certain areas of your life. If so, this episode is for you.

I share how God spoke to me through the lilies of the field (Matthew 6:28-34), reminding me that He provides for everything—even our peace when anxiety rises, our hope when uncertainty takes over, and our clarity when we feel lost. But here’s the question I had to ask myself:

Am I running so much that I’m missing what God is already providing?

So many of us are used to striving—used to making things happen, used to controlling outcomes, used to the predictability of a paycheck, a plan, or a process. But what if God is inviting us to trust Him instead of running ahead of Him?

In this episode, we’ll talk about:
-The signs of spiritual drifting & how it creeps in
-My personal struggle with being more like Martha than Mary (Luke 10:38-42)
-How God gently calls us back—even when we’ve wandered
-Why stillness is the key to deeper trust and intimacy with Him

Get Ready for Next Week: We’ll dive deeper into practical steps on how to return to God when you feel distant. If you’ve been wondering, "How do I get back?"—we’ll cover that next!

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Episode Title: Falling Forward: Recognizing Spiritual Drift

Episode Summary:Hey, Healing Bestie! Welcome back to the Trauma to Testimony podcast. In this episode, we’re kicking off our new series, Falling Forward, with a deep conversation about recognizing spiritual drift and what it means to fall away from God.

Toni shares her personal experience of navigating life transitions, feeling distant from God's presence, and realizing the impact of making decisions outside of His will. She opens up about the struggle of doing all the right "Christian" things—praying, reading the Bible, going to church—while still feeling disconnected from God. If you've ever felt like you're going through the motions but missing the intimacy with Him, this episode is for you.

We’ll explore what falling away can look like, how one decision can lead to a pattern of drifting, and why true intimacy with God is the key to staying in His will. Get ready for an honest and raw conversation that will encourage you to reflect and realign with God’s presence.

Topics Covered in This Episode:

• The difference between doing religious activities and truly experiencing God's presence

• How to recognize signs of spiritual drift in your life

• The consequences of making decisions outside of God's will

• Understanding that falling away doesn’t always mean rejecting God outright

• The importance of stopping when God says stop and fully trusting in His plan

Scriptures Mentioned:

• James 1:8 – "A double minded man is unstable in all his ways."

• Proverbs 3:5-6 – "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."

• Psalm 16:11 – "You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy."

  
  

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Let’s walk this healing journey together, because in Christ, your testimony is already victorious!

Hey Healing Bestie!! We’re back! In this special return episode, we dive deep into the power of resting in God’s timing, surrendering our plans, and embracing the renewal that comes with healing in His presence. Join me as I share my journey during this time away and the lessons God has revealed. If you've ever struggled with trusting God's pauses in your life, this episode is for you!

🔹 What it means to truly surrender our plans to God🔹 How rest can be a divine setup for breakthrough🔹 The power of healing with the Holy Spirit🔹 Encouragement for the woman navigating trauma & testimony

Revelation 12:11 - "They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony."

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