Living the Reclaimed Life

Send us Fan Mail What do you do when the life you prayed for does not unfold the way you hoped? In this episode of Living the Reclaimed Life , Denisha sits down with Lara Silverman, a former federal prosecutor, bestselling Christian author, comedian, and host of the Singing Through Fire podcast. Lara shares honestly about chronic illness, the loss of her career, becoming a widow, wrestling with Go...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when fear and hopelessness become so heavy that you can’t see a way forward? In this deeply personal conversation, Claudia Watts shares about one of the darkest seasons of her life and the moment she finally stopped carrying it alone. Through an unexpected conversation, the truth of God’s grace, and a simple yes of surrender, Claudia began to see hope again. Today, mo...

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to truly see yourself as a daughter of God? In this heartfelt conversation, Robin Blumenthal sits down with Melanie Sunukjian to explore how our relationships with our earthly fathers can shape the way we experience God as our Heavenly Father. Melanie shares her own journey of recognizing what was missing in her relationship with her dad, seeing his willingness t...

Send us Fan Mail What do you do when you sense God asking you to take a step, but you have no idea where that step will lead? If you’re anything like Denisha, you’d love for God to hand you a five-year plan in a three-ring binder, complete with color-coded tabs. But often, God doesn’t give us the whole roadmap. Instead, He invites us to stay close, listen for His voice, and trust Him with the next...

Send us Fan Mail What if the greatest truth about your story is not what happened to you, but who never stopped pursuing you? In this deeply moving episode of Living the Reclaimed Life , Robin Blumenthal sits down with author, speaker, and innovation expert Tess Jurgens to share a story of heartbreak, healing, and unwavering hope. From the outside, Tess appeared successful. She earned a PhD in Che...

Send us Fan Mail Pregnancy and infant loss is a grief that many women carry quietly. Whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss, it is a journey that can leave families feeling isolated, misunderstood, and searching for hope. In this deeply personal conversation, Deborah Murphy is joined by Kayla Fowler and Brittany Freshour, leaders of Held in Hope, a ministry that walks alongside wo...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever walked away from a conversation thinking, Why did I react like that? Maybe you've promised yourself you wouldn't lose your patience, shut down, or become defensive again, only to find yourself falling into the same patterns. What if those reactions aren't simply about willpower? In this fascinating conversation, Robin Blumenthal sits down with neurosci...

Send us Fan Mail What if we've been looking at the Samaritan woman through the wrong lens all along? In this powerful teaching, Bible teacher Leanna Magelli invites us to take a fresh look at one of the most familiar stories in Scripture, John 4, the Samaritan woman at the well. As Leanna digs into the geography, history, and context surrounding this passage, she uncovers surprising connectio...

Send us Fan Mail Grief is something none of us can avoid, yet many of us feel completely unprepared when it touches our lives or the lives of those we love. In this episode of Living the Reclaimed Life , co-host Robin Blumenthal sits down with Ashley Hughes, founder and executive director of Joy in the Mourning. After experiencing the traumatic loss of her husband at a young age, Ashley found hers...

Send us Fan Mail What if caring for your health could become an act of worship instead of pressure or perfectionism? In this episode of Living the Reclaimed Life, Denisha sits down with Christian health advocate Nelly Holst for a deeply encouraging conversation about faith, nutrition, healing, and learning to steward the body God has given us. Nelly shares her powerful story of walking through dec...

Send us Fan Mail Why run from love? The love of God is so powerful that He meets us in our most painful places. Jasmine Esquivel is a pastor, teacher, and healing minister based in Tucson, Arizona, where she serves at Iglesia Centro de Sanidad. Having experienced both deep disappointment and profound restoration, she carries a passion to help people encounter the love of the Father. Jasmine shares...

Send us Fan Mail In our last episode, we celebrated five years of conversations around healing, faith, and what it means to reclaim your story, and today we’re beginning to step into more conversations that really matter. This episode is all about understanding trauma through a lens of compassion, because when we begin to see what’s really going on beneath the surface, it changes the way we see ou...

Send us Fan Mail What if the way you respond to life makes more sense than you think? In this special episode, Denisha is joined by Deborah and Robin as they celebrate five years of the Living the Reclaimed Life podcast and step into a new season of conversations together. Through personal stories, laughter, and meaningful moments, you will get to know Deborah and Robin while also beginning to exp...

Send us Fan Mail Our special guest, Stephanie Palmer, founder of Hope Transformed, will explore what it means to encounter God through all your senses . Stephanie shares how creative worship experiences can open our hearts to healing, intimacy, and moments of holy connection, even in ordinary places like a playground or the kitchen sink. She also guides listeners through a powerful reflection on o...

Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of our teaching with John and Angel Beeson, they explore what it means to be the Bride of Christ and sons and daughters of God. Often, we confuse our roles as wife, mom, etc., with our identity. Let's look clearly at what it means when He calls us the Bride of Christ.  Step into the freedom, peace, and purpose of your God-given identity.  📖 Grab the episode notes H...

Send us Fan Mail Who would you be without the labels? We’re bringing you Part 1 of Lose the Labels with John and Angel Beeson, a powerful teaching from our live webinar. What words have been spoken over you or stuck to you for far too long? In this episode, John and Angel unpack the question of identity ,“Who am I?”, and explore how God names us, not the labels or shame that try to define us. Step...

Send us Fan Mail Author and chaplain Nanci Lamborn's book Angry Daughter is a powerful testimony of God’s redeeming work in the deepest places of pain. In this episode, Nanci shares about inner healing, what it means to invite Jesus into the most hidden parts of our story, and allow His love to transform shame, grief, and fear into wholeness and peace. Stay Connected with Nanci - FB and IG @l...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we’re diving into a powerful and deeply personal conversation with author and chaplain, Nanci Lamborn . Nanci’s memoir, Angry Daughter: A Journey from Hatred to Love , is a raw and redemptive story of navigating childhood trauma, wrestling with decades of bitterness, and discovering the healing power of God’s love. With honesty, vulnerability, and even humor, she shares how...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever noticed how your body seems to carry the weight of past experiences, sometimes even years after the moment has passed? Trauma has a way of getting trapped in us, showing up in unexpected ways, and leaving us wondering how to find release and relief. In today’s episode, Dale shares from over 20 years of story work about how our bodies hold on to trauma and how grief c...

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever felt the sting of broken relationships or wondered if healing and reconnection are even possible, today’s episode is for you. You’re going to meet Dale, who has spent over 20 years walking with others through story work. He’ll explain what story work is and why engaging your story in community can be one of the most powerful steps toward healing. Dale will be sharin...

Send us Fan Mail KeriAnn's story begins in the farmlands of Iowa, but shortly after high school, with just a suitcase and a carry-on, she bought a one-way ticket to Arizona. What followed was a journey marked by heartbreak and redemption, walking through church betrayal and rejection, facing an unplanned pregnancy, and experiencing homelessness just weeks before giving birth. But that’s not w...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt invisible? Do you ever wonder if anyone sees you for who you are, not just what you can do for them, but truly sees you ? I f that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. In today’s episode, we’re continuing our Summer Sermon Series, where I’m sharing messages I’ve preached in the past that speak deeply into the real, raw places we live today. This one? It’s a...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Living the Reclaimed Life . I’m Denisha. In the last two episodes, our friend Keith Ferrin shared powerful ways to approach the Bible, seven simple questions to help us engage with Scripture, and a refreshing reminder that reading the Bible is about relationship , not just information. As Keith says, “The purpose of reading Scripture is to hang out with Jesus.” That ide...

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever opened your Bible and wondered, “Where do I even start?” today’s episode is for you. I’m joined once again by Bible coach Keith Ferrin, and we're diving into 7 simple but powerful questions that can transform how you read, understand, and actually enjoy the Bible. These questions aren’t about checking a box—they're about connecting with God, discovering yo...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like reading the Bible is something you should do—but not something you want to do? You’re not alone. Today’s guest, Keith Ferrin, is here to help shift that mindset—from obligation to desire. He is going to help us read the Bible without getting stuck or giving up.  He is an author, speaker and Your Bible Coach on YouTube. For nearly 30 years, He has been speak...