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The first voice in our new Stories of Redemption series belongs to a man who once called prison “heaven on earth.” Meet Kyle Hebert: 98 arrests, five felonies, a 40-year sentence—and a heart remade by grace. From a childhood house fire that left lasting scars to a sudden loss that detonated his teens, Kyle’s life spiraled into addiction, rage, and violence. The turning point arrived not with a plea deal, but with a prayer. Handcuffed in a squad car, he finally asked for a Bible.

We walk with Kyle through Angola’s gates and into a land of new beginnings: installing ductwork in prison chapels, maintaining the on-site Bible college, enrolling in seminary, and learning under mentors who saw potential where the world saw a lost cause. Kyle became a father inside those fences, meeting his son through Awana’s Returning Hearts and choosing to parent through apology, Scripture, and steady love. Years of discipleship reshaped his desires—no write-ups, no shortcuts, no hustle—just the slow, steady work of the Word. When a legal change opened an unexpected path, he stepped into parole after 22 years, greeted at the gate by the son he had raised from afar.

Today, Kyle serves as chaplain at the Livingston Parish Detention Center and teaches reentry and fatherhood while working in manufacturing, helping men learn to stand on their own. He speaks frankly to families about enabling, to those drowning in anger about godly sorrow, and to anyone who feels too far gone about a Savior who meets us at rock bottom. If you’re loving an addict, fighting shame, or yearning for a second chance, this conversation offers practical wisdom, biblical clarity, and living proof that transformation is real.

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What happens when the role you loved ends overnight—and you’re left asking who you are now? We invited Kaylee Harvey to share how an 18-year athletic journey closed just two weeks after she surrendered her life to Jesus, and how that collision reshaped identity, boundaries, and purpose from the ground up. The story isn’t tidy. It’s honest, funny, and piercing, moving from bedrest and Bible pages to bold faith in everyday places.

Together we walk through the difference between performing for approval and living from secure identity in Christ. Kaylee opens up about grief after losing her mom, the “colorful” prayers that God welcomed, and the relief of learning we don’t need to be perfect—just committed. We unpack practical ways to “leave people without an excuse” about who Jesus is: visible habits at home, quiet integrity at work, refusing gossip, wise limits around indulgence, and small invitations that outlast arguments. One teammate’s ask changed her eternity; now she encourages us not to say no for people, but to keep a seat open and keep asking.

We also step back to the creation story—God defining good, people made in His image, and why true diversity belongs in the church beyond race into age, class, and story. Identity, justice, discipleship, and vocation connect here: ministry isn’t a title, it’s wherever you’re placed. Teachers, officers, parents, students—everyone carries influence. If your platform vanished tomorrow, who would you be? Rooted in Christ, you’re still seen, secure, and sent. Press play for a candid, hope-filled guide to rebuilding your life on the One who doesn’t shake.

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What happens when you achieve everything you thought you wanted, but still feel empty inside? In this raw and revealing conversation, Kristen Boss takes us behind the curtain of her entrepreneurial journey from hairstylist to multi-million dollar business owner—and the surprising spiritual awakening that changed everything.

Kristen candidly shares how she built a thriving company teaching relationship-based marketing, only to discover she had inadvertently commoditized herself in the process. "I had become the product," she explains, "and anytime you become the thing that you sell to people, there is a part of you that's dehumanizing yourself." Despite financial freedom and external success, Kristen reached a breaking point that led to what she calls "God's great rescue mission on my identity."

The most powerful moments come when Kristen describes her surrender not as beautiful or noble, but as a wrestling match with God—fighting, clawing, and negotiating before finally accepting that her identity had become dangerously enmeshed with her business. With refreshing honesty, she admits, "I had edged out my need for Him. I had become incredibly self-reliant and a slave to my own thing."

Kristen's journey offers profound insights into the false promises of hustle culture and the subtle ways we can replace God with success, achievement, or financial security. Whether you're an entrepreneur feeling trapped by your own creation, someone struggling with identity outside of what you do, or simply wondering if there's more to life than constantly striving, this conversation offers a perspective-shifting reminder that true freedom is found not in what we accomplish, but in whose we are.

This episode will challenge you to examine where you're seeking answers to life's fundamental questions: Am I safe? Do I matter? Do I belong? And it will inspire you to consider what might happen if you placed those questions back where they belong—in the hands of a God who never asks us to hustle for His love.

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What happens when six women who've walked through valleys of grief, transition, and waiting gather to share their hearts? Pure gold.

In this special season finale of the Walk Through Podcast, host Kiley brings together co-host Gianina and four previous guests—Carmen, Carrie, Maggie, and Anna—for a raw, unfiltered conversation about life's unexpected turns and God's unwavering faithfulness through it all.

Carmen shares her journey ten months after losing her husband in a car accident, revealing how God has created beauty from ashes through her daughters' resilience and new opportunities to support other widows. Her story of finding peace amidst unimaginable loss demonstrates how God prepares us for trials before they even arrive.

Carrie vulnerably discusses walking away from her network marketing business of 12 years—a decision that tested her faith and revealed the true cost of obedience. Her powerful testimony reminds us that sometimes the most faithful act is simply letting go of what we love most when God asks.

The conversation takes a joyful turn when Maggie announces her recent engagement! After years as a single mom, God brought someone into her life who exceeds every prayer request—including details she never thought to ask for, like his profession as an occupational therapist who can help her special-needs son.

Anna reveals how she's reviving her fitness studio following her mother's death, transforming what once represented failure into ministry. Her story beautifully illustrates how God gives strength we didn't know we needed and repurposes our pain.

The women dive deep into forgiveness, sharing wisdom about releasing burdens that were never ours to carry and trusting God's sovereignty even when we don't understand His timing.

This episode isn't just a recap—it's a powerful reminder that our stories matter, our vulnerability connects us, and God works through every valley, every breakthrough, and every middle moment for His glory. Join us for this moving conclusion to a season of walking through life together.

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Ever wondered why church hurt cuts deeper than almost any other kind of pain? Natalie Runion doesn't just understand this phenomenon—she's lived it, studied it, and found a way through it without abandoning her faith or the church she loves.

Growing up as a pastor's kid in Cincinnati's charismatic circles, Natalie witnessed firsthand how devastating church hurt can be when her parents experienced it during her senior year. This pivotal moment steered her away from seminary and into public university, where she eventually found her own ministry path through Campus Crusade for Christ and worship leading. Now, as the voice behind "Raised to Stay," she speaks with disarming honesty about the tension between loving an imperfect church and experiencing wounds from the very community meant to offer healing.

What makes this conversation truly exceptional is Natalie's nuanced take on different types of church pain. She draws a critical distinction between abuse (something that happens to us against our will, often from positions of power) and offense (something we choose to pick up and carry). This framework offers listeners a fresh way to process their own church experiences and discern appropriate responses. Her insights on helping teenagers navigate church hurt—acknowledging the reality without villainizing the entire global church—provide practical wisdom for parents wrestling with how to guide the next generation.

The heart of our discussion explores Natalie's upcoming book "I Don't Even Like Women," unpacking the surprising phenomenon of women in church leadership who struggle with female friendships. She dives into the competitive dynamics, tribalism, and "savior complex" that often plague women's ministry, offering generous and grace-filled strategies for building authentic sisterhood even amid these challenges. Her perspective that "generosity is the grand antidote to competition" provides a powerful alternative to the defensiveness that often characterizes female relationships in ministry settings.

Whether you're wrestling with church disappointment, struggling to build meaningful female friendships, or simply trying to understand why staying faithful sometimes feels so difficult, Natalie's story offers both comfort and challenge. Follow her at @raisedtostay on Instagram and watch for her new book releasing this September—it promises to open conversations we've all wanted to have but haven't known how to start.

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The moments that shatter our world often reveal the most about who God is and how He works in our lives. Dana Stewart's powerful journey through a decade of overwhelming challenges illuminates this truth in ways that will resonate with anyone who's ever felt broken by circumstances beyond their control.

"I remember feeling like a bomb had exploded and that bomb was my life," Dana shares. "And then somebody turned out the light." This vivid image captures just the beginning of her story – a cascade of losses starting with beloved family members, followed by her own mysterious medical emergency that led to a cancer scare, her father's dementia diagnosis, and ultimately her mother's sudden death that thrust her into the role of full-time caregiver.

What makes Dana's testimony so compelling isn't just the magnitude of her challenges, but the intimate way she experienced God's presence through them. When panic attacks left her unable to function and grief threatened to drown her, when her professional identity crumbled and uncertainty clouded every decision, she discovered something profound: God wasn't standing at a distance waiting for her to get up. He was lying right beside her in the rubble.

"I just kind of turned my head and recognized and realized like okay, hold on a second, you're not alone. God was with me on the ground with my face down," she recalls. This nearness of God amid suffering became her anchor, especially as she navigated the complexities of caring for her father with advancing dementia while still processing her own grief.

Dana's story offers wisdom for anyone walking through dark valleys – from learning to receive help with open hands instead of closed fists, to finding peace in surrender rather than control. Her journey reminds us that sometimes the most powerful prayer is simply "Be still," allowing God to fight battles we were never meant to face alone.

Whether you're currently weathering a storm or supporting someone who is, this conversation will remind you that even when the light seems completely extinguished, God's faithfulness remains. Subscribe now and share this episode with someone who needs to know they're not alone in their struggle.

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What happens when the people you look to for spiritual guidance admit they're struggling too? In this raw and refreshingly honest conversation, pastors Sam and Alex peel back the curtain on their personal journeys through addiction, anxiety, church hurt, and the everyday challenges of marriage and parenthood.

Alex shares how he expertly played the role of "good Christian kid" while secretly battling addiction until a DUI at age 16 became his breaking point. Sam reveals how she transformed from living a party lifestyle steeped in shame to finding her purpose in God—and how becoming a mother unexpectedly triggered anxiety she'd never experienced before. Their stories intertwine as they candidly discuss being fired from their youth pastor positions and the long, messy path to healing from bitterness.

You'll hear Sam's powerful testimony of wearing a heart monitor at a women's conference when the worship leader suddenly prayed specifically for her needs—a divine reminder that God sees our struggles in exquisite detail. The couple offers practical wisdom for marriages navigating "valley and victory" seasons, maintaining connection while raising children, and finding freedom from people-pleasing and fear.

Their vulnerability creates a sacred space where listeners can breathe easier knowing that spiritual growth isn't about perfection but persistent trust. Whether you're battling anxiety, healing from church hurt, or simply trying to balance faith with real life, Sam and Alex's story reminds us that God isn't just present in our victories—He's especially active in our valleys, writing in the sand beside us even when we feel most alone.

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Loss changes us in ways we can never prepare for. When Anna's vibrant, 72-year-old mother was unexpectedly diagnosed with glioblastoma and passed away just 90 days later, it forced her to reckon with profound questions about faith, hope, and what healing truly means.

"I had so much hope," Anna reveals through tears. "I legitimately thought God was going to heal her." The raw honesty with which she describes the exhaustion of maintaining hope, the complicated emotions of caregiving in her mother's final days, and the anger that followed creates a sacred space for anyone navigating grief to feel understood.

What makes Anna's testimony so powerful isn't just her vulnerability about pain, but her ability to recognize grace within it. From having that final Christmas together to witnessing her mother open her eyes for Anna's daughter one last time, these glimpses of mercy amid tragedy demonstrate how light continues breaking through our darkest valleys.

Perhaps most beautiful is Anna's description of sitting "knee to knee, face to face" with Jesus in the hurricane of grief. "Keep your eyes on me," she heard Him say. "Don't look away. I'm right here." This image, along with her metaphor of supportive friends who circle protectively like elephants around a vulnerable herd member, offers a profound picture of how we survive our deepest sorrows.

For those wondering how to support grieving loved ones, Anna offers wisdom born from experience: "Not trying to fix it is a really good starting point." Instead of platitudes like "everything happens for a reason," she suggests simply acknowledging the pain: "It just sucks, and I hate it, and I'm sorry."

Whether you're walking through grief yourself or walking alongside someone who is, this episode reminds us that healing often comes slowly through worship, community, and ultimately, God's timing. As Anna beautifully puts it, "Nothing is permanent with God except for Him."

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What happens when everything falls apart at once? Anna Eaton's testimony takes us through the valleys of a failing marriage, a crumbling business, and a mental health crisis—straight to an extraordinary restoration only God could orchestrate.

Walking away from nearly 20 years of marriage with divorce papers in hand, Anna found herself trapped in an emotionally abusive relationship while grieving the loss of her fitness studio during a pandemic. "It wasn't even the lowest it got," she reveals. Diagnosed with Complex PTSD and struggling with anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts, Anna's journey reached a breaking point where everything seemed irreparable.

Then came an unexpected invitation to visit a local church. That single decision became the catalyst for a radical transformation that would eventually reunite her family and revolutionize her understanding of faith. With raw honesty, Anna unpacks the stigma surrounding mental health in Christian communities, explaining how therapy became pivotal tools in her healing—not replacements for faith, but resources God provided alongside spiritual restoration.

The most powerful testimony? A marriage restored against all odds. Her husband now affectionately calls them "Anna and John 2.0," serving together on their church worship team with their son. "Our marriage was done. It really was, and it's crazy and just so amazing," Anna shares, revealing how obedience preceded emotion during reconciliation.

Anna's story demonstrates that healing isn't always instantaneous or purely spiritual—sometimes it requires professional help and persistent faith working together. If you're navigating broken dreams, relationship struggles, or mental health battles, this testimony offers hope that God never wastes our painful seasons.

Don't miss part two next week, where Anna opens up about walking through grief and finding hope amid heartbreak. Subscribe now to hear how her story continues to unfold.

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What happens when the life you carefully built crumbles beneath your feet? When Maggie Rouse discovered her husband's affair—and learned she was pregnant with their third child the very next day—her world shattered. Relocating across the country as a single mother with two young daughters was just the beginning. At 32 weeks pregnant, doctors diagnosed her unborn son with spina bifida, launching Maggie into a dizzying cycle of surgeries, hospital stays, and medical emergencies while simultaneously navigating divorce proceedings.

In this raw and deeply moving conversation, Maggie takes us into the darkest moments of her journey—the paralyzing anxiety, the desperate prayers, the feeling of falling endlessly with no one to catch her. "Make it stop, make it stop, make it stop," she remembers crying out, grasping for any sense of control in a situation spiraling beyond her reach.

Yet within this darkness, something remarkable happened. As Maggie's desperation grew, so did her ability to recognize God's presence in what she calls "tiny miracles"—the journal that appeared precisely when she needed one, neighbors mowing her lawn without being asked, unexpected provision at critical moments. "When we actually start looking for God," Maggie reflects, "we actually start seeing Him."

The most profound revelation came through a therapist who helped Maggie understand that sometimes the highest form of love is letting go. While praying daily for God to restore her marriage, she eventually recognized that the true miracle wasn't happening in her circumstances but within her heart. "God won't always change our situations," she shares, "but He's always willing to change us in our situations."

Eight years after that devastating discovery, Maggie's testimony offers hope to anyone walking through their own valley. Whether you're facing betrayal, health crises, or seemingly insurmountable challenges, her story reminds us that healing is possible when we choose it daily. The sun will shine again, beauty will return, and one day you'll look back grateful for how God carried you through your darkest hours.

Listen in and discover that even when your prayers aren't answered the way you expected, God is still working miracles you can't yet see.

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