Redeemed Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever questioned what you believe… and been afraid of what it might cost you to follow the truth? In this powerful episode of the Redeemed Podcast, Lauren sits down with Yusuf Agoro, whose life took an unexpected turn—from being raised in a devout Muslim household to encountering Jesus in a life-changing moment that transformed everything. Yusuf shares the raw and honest j...

Send us Fan Mail What do you do when grief feels overwhelming… and God feels silent? In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Lauren sits down with author, wife, and mother Julie Busler to talk about childhood wounds, the devastating loss of both parents, and how faith can be shaken in the midst of trauma. Julie shares her story of losing her mother to cancer and her father to suicide—walk...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of the Redeemed Podcast, Lauren Burns sits down with author Peter Young to share his shocking true story of unknowingly being pulled into a destructive religious cult through marriage. What started as a seemingly strong Christian relationship turned into years of spiritual manipulation, isolation, and control —impacting his marriage, his identity, and even...

Send us Fan Mail What does it look like to rebuild your life after trauma? In this powerful episode of the Redeemed Podcast , Lauren Burns sits down with Holly Worthington , host of the Miracle Files Podcast , to share a deeply personal story of survival, faith, and redemption. Behind Holly’s joyful voice and powerful storytelling is a life marked by unimaginable trials. In this honest and emotion...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like God is silent? Like your prayers are going unanswered, progress is painfully slow, and you are doing everything you know to do — praying, trusting, showing up — yet still feel stuck in a wilderness season? In this solo episode of the Redeemed Podcast , Lauren Burns shares a heartfelt biblical encouragement for anyone walking through a long season of waiting...

Send a text What happens when your carefully planned life suddenly spirals out of control? On this episode of the Redeemed Podcast, Lauren Burns sits down with Emily Jones , host of the Miracle Files podcast, to share an unforgettable testimony of survival, faith, and God’s miraculous timing. Emily opens up about a traumatic medical emergency during the birth of her fourth child. After spending 65...

Send a text Content Warning: This episode discusses trafficking, abuse, trauma, and sensitive topics. Listener discretion is advised, especially for younger audiences. Today’s episode of The Redeemed Podcast is one of the most sobering and powerful conversations we’ve ever shared. Host Lauren Burns sits down with Hope Beryl- Green , a survivor who courageously shares her testimony of survival, hea...

Send a text If you’ve ever wondered: Why do I feel anxious if I trust God? Does anxiety mean I don’t have enough faith? How do I find peace when my mind won’t slow down? Today on the Redeem Podcast, Lauren sits down with author, Bible teacher, and mental health advocate Becky Kiefe , author of A Verse a Day for the Anxious Soul. Becky shares her personal journey with high-functioning anxiety, the...

Send a text Forgiveness is one of the hardest journeys we will ever walk — especially when the wounds run deep. In this deeply personal episode of the Redeemed Podcast, Lauren Burns shares her own journey of wrestling with forgiveness after being kidnapped as a child and separated from her mother. She opens up about the anger, confusion, and pain that followed her into adulthood — and how God slow...

Send a text In this episode of the Redeemed Podcast , host Lauren Burns sits down with author, speaker, and nonprofit founder Laura Boyd for a raw and hope-filled conversation about addiction, homelessness, single motherhood, and redemption. Laura shares her powerful testimony of overcoming alcoholism, losing everything, and finding herself homeless as a single mom—only to encounter a God who rest...

Send a text In this powerful episode of the Redeemed Podcast , host Lauren Burns sits down with speaker, Bible teacher, and author Jackie Hayden for an honest conversation about church hurt, depression, and rebuilding trust in God. After Jackie and her pastor husband were unexpectedly asked to leave their church, she found herself navigating grief, loss of identity, and deep emotional pain. In thi...

Send us a text In this powerful episode of the Redeemed Podcast , host Lauren Burns reconnects with her high school friend Frank Miller to share a raw and hope-filled story of redemption. Frank opens up about growing up in Lindale, Texas, and the challenges that followed him through high school and into adulthood—addiction, unresolved trauma, and the devastating loss of his best friend. What began...

Send us a text What do you do when life takes a turn you never planned for? In this special re-release of The Redeemed Podcast—one of our most-listened-to episodes —host Lauren Burns revisits a powerful, Scripture-filled conversation about finding purpose in pain and trusting God through life’s hardest seasons. Lauren shares vulnerably from her own story—wrestling with father wounds, trauma, anger...

Send us a text In this powerful episode of The Redeemed Podcast, host Lauren Burns sits down with Sandra Lawson , author of Beyond Recognition: A Story of Triumph Against All Odds, to share a raw and hope-filled testimony of redemption. Sandra opens up about her traumatic childhood marked by abuse, bullying, and growing up with a mother who struggled with mental illness. She vulnerably shares her...

Send us a text In this episode of The Redeem Podcast, host Lauren Burns shares a powerful message of encouragement for anyone walking through a season of waiting and uncertainty. Lauren opens with personal updates, including her upcoming women’s conference tour with Lynn Ministries, launching in Florida this January. She reflects on the faith journey behind writing her book and starting The Redeem...

Send us a text In this powerful episode of The Redeemed Podcast, host Lauren Burns welcomes Diana Vallespin, who courageously shares her testimony publicly for the very first time. Diana opens up about growing up in a home marked by domestic violence, instability, and emotional trauma—patterns that felt generational and difficult to escape. She shares how a simple invitation to church became the t...

Send us a text In this powerful episode of The Redeemed Podcast , host Lauren Burns sits down with Tameka Riley , host of the Chasing God Podcast , to share a raw and redemptive testimony of transformation. Tameka opens up about her journey through alcoholism, homelessness, and deep brokenness—and how a life-changing encounter with God radically altered her path. What once felt hopeless became a s...

Send us a text Waiting is one of the hardest parts of the faith journey — especially when nothing seems to be changing. In this episode of The Redeemed Podcast , host Lauren Burns explores what it truly means to find endurance in seasons of waiting. From unanswered prayers and delayed dreams to medical challenges, relationship struggles, and financial uncertainty, Lauren speaks honestly about the...

Send us a text In this powerful episode of the Redeemed Podcast , host Lauren Burns sits down with Sylvia Puentes Hopper —speaker, mentor, and Kingdom influencer—to share a raw and life-changing testimony of grief, spiritual battle, and radical redemption. Sylvia opens up about the devastating loss of her father who was murdered when she was just one year old , and how she spent nearly 40 years gr...

Send us a text In this powerful episode of the Redeemed Podcast, host Lauren Burns sits down with Jeff Nelligan — father of four and author of Four Lessons From My Three Sons — to unpack what it truly takes to raise resilient, confident, and grounded kids in today’s digital age. With decades of parenting experience and a proven framework built around discipline, responsibility, and connection, Jef...

Send us a text In this powerful episode of the Redeemed Podcast , Lauren welcomes Carrie Ann Barrett —author, counselor, pastor, and passionate follower of Jesus. Carrie shares an unforgettable redemption story filled with supernatural encounters, fear, confusion, spiritual warfare, and ultimately the transforming power of Jesus Christ .Carrie opens up about a seance that went wrong, the darkness...

Send us a text In this powerful episode of The Redeemed Podcast , host Lauren Burns sits down with Amanda Mercer —single mom, entrepreneur, and founder of His Collection Apparel —for a raw and inspiring conversation about faith, resilience, and following God’s voice. Amanda opens up about her transformation from a non-believer bound by the spirit of religion to a woman fully surrendered to Jesus....

Send us a text In this powerful episode of The Redeemed Podcast, host Lauren Burns dives deep into what it really means to walk the narrow path and trust God’s timing when life feels uncertain. Through the lens of John 15 — the image of God as the gardener and Jesus as the vine — Lauren explores how spiritual pruning is often God’s way of preparing us for greater purpose. She shares personal stori...

Send us a text In this powerful episode of The Redeemed Podcast , host Lauren Burns welcomes guest Lindsay Jeter, whose life-changing story will move you. When her son Mason — only 7 years old — survived a catastrophic plane crash that took the life of her ex-husband and his brother, the outcome defied all odds. His full recovery, free of brain damage or permanent organ harm, is nothing short of m...

Send us a text In this powerful conversation, Lauren welcomes Stephanie Carmody —PR pro and host of Second Act Sessions —to unpack life on the other side of a painful, 15-year marriage marked by emotional manipulation and narcissistic patterns. Stephanie shares how “love-bombing” masked deeper control, what finally woke her up, and how God met her in the rubble. We talk red flags vs. real love, bo...