Above the Fray

Brooke was part of a cult-like Christian organisation for several years, an experience that shattered her view of God, herself, and her future. After rejecting her faith and walking away, she faced the painful process of healing, overcoming mistrust, and unlearning false beliefs. Brooke discovered how to separate God from people—and learned that while people may let you down, God never will.

Brooke spent most of her life believing she was gay and could never change. Feeling like she’d failed God, she walked away and married a woman—facing judgment and ridicule from others. But how did God respond? Watch to find out what happened.

Brooke was diagnosed with severe clinical mental illness and given what felt like a life sentence —that she would not recover. Tormented by deep internal pain, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts, hopelessness and a longing for death marked much of her life. In this episode, Brooke shares how questioning God's goodness in the midst of suffering preceded encountering His love and learning to walk with...

LAUNCHING: 18 March 2026 Out of a background marked by brokenness, bondage, and sin, Brooke discovered the beauty of Jesus’ invitation: “The thief comes only to steal, kill and destroy; but I have come that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” Join Brooke on the Above the Fray podcast as she shares her powerful story of overcoming — and together, we’ll learn how to live above the fray. Sta...