🎙️ Unveiled the Podcast — Episode 4: From Trauma to Triumph: Jillian Oakes’ Story of Forgiving the Unforgivable and God's Redemption
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, host Ady Wheeler sits down with Jillian Oakes to share her raw and redemptive testimony. Jillian opens up about her journey through childhood sexual abuse, the heartbreak of a failed legal battle, and how those experiences shaped her walk toward healing, faith, forgiveness, and calling.
Together, we explore Jillian's courageous steps into pastoral ministry, the beauty and complexity of marriage born from resilience, and her current season of preparing to welcome her first child this fall. This is a story of pain, perseverance, and the profound hope that comes from allowing God's light to enter even the darkest chapters of our lives.
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics including sexual abuse, trauma, and legal challenges. Listener discretion is advised.
💛 You Are Not Alone. If you or someone you know is in need of support, here are some resources:
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) –
- 24/7 Confidential Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or rainn.org
National Sexual Violence Resource Center –
Faith-Based Counseling & Trauma Resources –
- grace101.org | courage365.org
1in6 (Support for Male Survivors)
- Offers online support groups, counseling, and a 24/7 online helpline specifically for men who have experienced sexual abuse.
📚 Healing & Educational Resources
The Courage to Heal by Ellen Bass and Laura Davis — A foundational book for survivors.
Wounded Heart by Dan Allender — A Christian resource for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk — On trauma’s impact on the brain and body, with paths to healing.