Welcome back to Unmasked, where we take off the filters and get honest about faith, identity, and the freedom God calls us into.

Today we launch a new mini-series: Changing Your Stars.
In Part 1, The Lie You Can’t Change Your Stars, Wesley opens up about the labels, limitations, and false identities we absorb from others—and from ourselves.

From a powerful conversation at Celebrate Recovery to the unforgettable scene from A Knight’s Tale, this episode exposes one of the enemy’s most destructive lies:
👉 “Who you’ve been is who you must always be.”

Scripture says otherwise.
God rewrites stories.
He changes identities.
He transforms futures.
And your “stars” can change too.

Listen in as Wesley helps you identify the voice behind the lie and step into the identity God has already spoken over you.

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Andrea opens up about the long road to forgiving yourself, releasing what’s been eating at your heart, and letting God step into the places you’ve held onto alone. This clip is a preview of Episode 20, dropping Tuesday on Unmasked with Wesley Farnsworth.

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In this clip from Episode 18 of Unmasked with Wesley Farnsworth, Mike Smith reflects on Revelation 12:11—we overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony.

After years of addiction, institutionalization, and suicidal despair, Mike has learned that his story isn’t a disqualifier—it’s a weapon God uses to bring hope to others. This moment captures the heartbeat of his message: you are never too far gone for grace, and your testimony matters more than you think.

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Share this clip with someone who needs to be reminded: God’s grace doesn’t just rescue—it rebuilds.

This episode contains discussion of suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, mental illness, hallucinations, addiction, institutionalization, and traumatic experiences.

Today on Unmasked, Wesley sits down with Mike Smith, a man whose journey from addiction, mental illness, and utter chaos to redemption is nothing short of miraculous.

Mike’s testimony is raw, unfiltered, and deeply moving. From surviving two suicide attempts to being institutionalized, homeless, and trapped in cycles of addiction and bipolar disorder, Mike faced battles most people never see. But through every dark valley, God pursued him—and rebuilt what seemed beyond repair.

In this powerful episode, Mike shares:
• His battle with addiction and untreated mental illness
• The terrifying moments that nearly took his life
• The miracle of God’s grace breaking through
• How he found purpose again after decades of pain
• Why your story still matters—even when you feel too far gone
• His heart for veterans struggling with mental health and identity
• How God uses broken people to reach broken people

If you’ve ever felt hopeless, abandoned, or unqualified, Mike’s story will meet you right where you are and remind you: God still writes new beginnings.

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Website & Contact: https://theguttergospel.com
Email: [email protected]

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This episode includes references to addiction, hidden struggles, emotional pain, and themes of shame.

In the final part of the God Writes New Stories series, we explore one of the most powerful truths in the Christian life: God doesn’t just redeem your story—He uses it.

Shame tells you you’re disqualified.
God says your scars are the very platform He wants to stand on.

In this episode, Wesley talks about:
• Why shame tries to silence you
• How God consistently uses broken, messy stories in Scripture
• Why your deepest wounds often become your greatest ministry
• How God turns pain into compassion, failure into wisdom, and scars into strength
• How sharing your story can open prison doors for someone else

You don’t need a stage to be used by God—just honesty, courage, and willingness.

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In this preview from Episode 18 of Unmasked with Wesley Farnsworth, guest Mike Smith describes a terrifying moment in the hospital when demonic voices and crushing shame overwhelmed him.

This isn’t a polished testimony—it’s a glimpse into just how dark things got before grace broke in. If you’ve battled mental illness, addiction, or spiritual warfare, you’re not alone.

Catch this clip now and be ready for the full episode releasing Thursday, where Mike shares how God met him in the chaos and started rebuilding what felt completely lost.

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So many of us carry shame like a weight we’re convinced we have to hide. But what if the very thing you’re running from is the thing God wants to use most powerfully in your life?

In this week’s clip, we talk about the moment when pain stops being your prison and starts becoming your platform. Your story—even the messy chapters—has purpose. God doesn’t waste what wounded you. He redeems it, transforms it, and uses it to set others free.

👉 Episode 17, “When Shame Becomes Your Platform,” drops this Tuesday.
But today, take two minutes to hear this reminder:
Your story matters more than you think.

#Unmasked #Faith #Healing #Testimony #GodWritesNewStories

Now that Episode 16 is live, here’s a powerful moment from the conversation.
Dr. Lyman Montgomery explains why so many Christians misunderstand fraternities and sororities — and why admiring a symbol isn’t the same as worshipping it.

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⚠️ Content Warning

This episode contains discussions of childhood sexual abuse, trauma, and suicidal ideation. Listener discretion is advised.

Can you be part of a Greek organization and still faithfully follow Christ? Today’s guest says yes—and he backs it with history, scripture, and lived experience.

In Episode 16 of Unmasked, Wesley sits down with Dr. Lyman Montgomery—ordained elder, international speaker, consultant, and author of Sacred Not Sinful. Drawing from scholarship and personal experience as a member of Phi Beta Sigma, Dr. Montgomery tackles one of the most misunderstood issues in modern Christian culture: the tension between Greek identity and Christian commitment.

Together, they break down the myths, misconceptions, and cultural pressure surrounding Greek life, faith, purpose, and identity—and Dr. Montgomery shares a powerful framework for how believers can be salt and light in the very spaces they feel tension.

Whether you’re Greek, curious, conflicted, or navigating your own identity struggle, this conversation will encourage, challenge, and strengthen your understanding of calling and cultural engagement.

Guest Links:

Founder: SacredGreeks.com
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://sacredgreeks.com
Start Here: https://sacredgreeks.com/#card-mwywcoy7nqn2if3
Coaching: https://www.coachlyman.com
Book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/106wHuW

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Episode 15 — Rock Bottom Is Holy Ground
Welcome back to Unmasked with Wesley Farnsworth. In Part 2 of our series God Writes New Stories, Wes unpacks a hard truth most people avoid: your lowest moments can become the holiest ground of your life.

This episode dives into the internal kind of rock bottom—the quiet exhaustion, hidden shame, and spiritual numbness that often goes unnoticed. Wes shares his own story of hitting rock bottom long before anyone knew he was struggling…and how God met him not in strength, but in surrender.

If you’ve ever felt disqualified, unworthy, or afraid God couldn’t use you, this one is for you.

In this episode:
– What rock bottom really is
– Why God often waits for honesty before healing
– Why your lowest point is not a dead end
– How Moses and the prodigal son show us that God meets us in our mess
– What true surrender looks like
– A simple step to begin healing today

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Remember: God can’t heal who you pretend to be. But He can transform who you truly are.