Redeemed Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Host Lauren Burns discusses personal experiences and the resilience found in faith with guest Emily Hill in the Redeemed podcast. Emily shares her journey of growing up in a church home, facing life's hardships, including a miscarriage and struggles in marriage, and how these experiences led her to write a devotional study, 'The Everyday Epiphany.' They delve into t...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply personal episode of the Redeemed Podcast, host Lauren Burns recounts the traumatic experience of being kidnapped by her father, Ali, and taken to Jordan on Halloween. Lauren shares her emotional journey of healing and confronting her father on the anniversary of her kidnapping. She reflects on the deep pain inflicted by her father, the process of overcoming bitterne...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Redeemed podcast, Lauren Burns interviews Melissa Rohlfs, a holistic health and life coach. Melissa discusses her personal journey of overcoming deep emotional wounds from her father's murder and her struggles with eating disorders. She shares how her healing journey began after the birth of her children, emphasizing the impact of faith, prayer, and a h...

Send us Fan Mail This podcast episode features guest Paige McLemore, a middle school principal and minister, who shares her personal story of tragedy and forgiveness. After losing her sister Lee to murder, Paige recounts her struggle with anger and unforgiveness, spanning over two decades. She discusses how her faith journey in Jesus Christ led her to forgive the man who killed her sister. Paige h...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Redeem podcast, host Lauren Burns welcomes guest Lauren Prior, a mother, wife, and licensed counselor who has experienced an unimaginable journey of grief and restoration. Lauren shares her poignant story of losing her husband just days before the birth of her first child and discusses how she navigated the challenges that followed, including her husband&apo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Redeem Podcast, host Lauren Burns interviews Kathy Izard, an award-winning author and advocate for the homeless. Kathy shares her journey from being a graphic designer and mother of four to raising $75 million to tackle homelessness and mental illness in Charlotte. Through personal stories and insights, Kathy discusses the concept of 'whispers' or...

Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode of the Redeemed Podcast, host Lauren Burns shares her personal journey of overcoming a traumatic childhood marked by being kidnapped by her father and taken to Jordan. She talks about the emotions and questions she grappled with, and how God restored and redeemed her story. Lauren emphasizes the important themes of faith, forgiveness, and trusting in God'...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Redeemed Podcast, guest Charles Myers shares his inspiring story of overcoming pornography and drug addiction through faith and resilience. Charles now serves as a porn recovery coach, helping other men restore their marriages and lead purposeful lives. He discusses the importance of vulnerability, the harmful impact of addiction, and the crucial role of sur...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Redeem Podcast, host Lauren introduces Chrystal Cuellar, an alcohol-free and Christian sobriety coach. Chrystal shares her powerful journey of battling an unhealthy relationship with alcohol, coping mechanisms, and how faith in God transformed her life. She discusses her toxic relationship marked by addiction, discovering a supportive church community, and e...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Redeemed Podcast, host Lauren Burns introduces Trent Brock, a three-time cancer survivor, who shares his incredible journey of battling aggressive hip bone, pancreatic, and lung cancer. Trent recounts his struggles with misdiagnoses, numerous surgeries, and the challenges of enduring treatments alone in New Zealand during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite overw...

Send us Fan Mail In this emotional episode of the 'Redeem Podcast,' Lauren Burns and her mother, Cathy, recount the harrowing story of Lauren's kidnapping by her father at age seven and subsequent rescue mission in Jordan. Cathy shares her detailed memories of navigating through Jordan to locate her father's house, the intense rescue operation, and the risky escape to Israel. T...

Send us Fan Mail In this moving episode of the Redeem podcast, host Lauren Burns interviews her mother, Cathy, who recounts the harrowing experience of rescuing Lauren after she was kidnapped and taken to Jordan by her father in 1987. Cathy details the emotional and logistical challenges faced during the rescue, guided by faith and the support of key figures like retired Army General Al Zapanta. T...

Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode of the Redeem Podcast, host Lauren Burns discusses the vital role of having a supportive community or 'village' in one's life. She emphasizes that God did not intend for people to live alone, using biblical references such as Genesis and the story of Moses, Aaron, and Hur from Exodus 17 to underscore the importance of communal support. Lauren sh...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Redeem Podcast, host Lauren Burns continues her compelling story with Bev and Rick Lambert, known as the parents of country singer Miranda Lambert. This second part of a two-part episode dives deep into the struggles and triumphs following Lauren's dramatic kidnapping and rescue from Jordan. Through heartfelt interviews and recorded conversations, Laure...

Send us Fan Mail This episode of the Redeemed Podcast features Lauren Burns' deeply personal story of being kidnapped by her father at age seven and the miraculous efforts to bring her back home. Hosted by Lauren Burns herself, she invites Bev and Rick Lambert, who were instrumental in her rescue, to share their experiences. Lauren recounts the emotional and tactical steps taken, the importan...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Redeemed podcast, host Lauren Burns interviews Jim Hatfield, a key figure in her dramatic desperate rescue mission from Jordan after being kidnapped at age seven by her father. Lauren shares details of her harrowing experience, which inspired the movie 'Desperate Rescue: The Cathy Mahone Story.' Jim recounts his involvement in the rescue, providing...

Send us Fan Mail In this emotional episode of the Redeemed Podcast, host Lauren Burns interviews Dave Chattelier, a key figure in her dramatic childhood rescue mission. Lauren was kidnapped by her father at age seven and taken to Jordan, where her mother, with immense faith and determination, initiated a perilous rescue operation. Dave recounts the entire mission, from gathering intelligence and c...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Redeemed Podcast, host Lauren Burns emphasizes the importance of moving beyond prayer to take actionable steps in faith. Using John 5 as a reference, she discusses the story of the lame man by the pool of Bethesda, stressing the need to 'pick up your mat and walk.' Lauren shares personal anecdotes, including her own rescue story from Jordan, and hi...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of the Redeemed Podcast, host Lauren Burns introduces Amelia Mora Mars, a mother of ten and a therapist specializing in attachment. Amelia shares her transformative journey from fearing motherhood due to her tumultuous childhood to embracing her nurturing side. Through prayer, reflection, and divine guidance, Amelia learned to forgive her own mother and b...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt podcast episode, host Lauren invites her longtime friend Julie to share her seven-year struggle with infertility alongside her husband Jeremy. Julie discusses their journey of longing for a child, navigating through medical treatments, and ultimately putting their trust in God. Despite numerous challenges and setbacks, including failed fertility treatments, finan...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, host Lauren Burns interviews Melissa Armstrong, a trauma-informed functional medicine coach, to discuss her tumultuous childhood, the journey of healing, and the calling that led her to help others. Melissa recounts her experiences with a traumatic upbringing, including drug-addicted parents, physical abuse, and the loss of her brother. She shares how divine inter...

Send us Fan Mail The script captures an episode of the Redeemed Podcast, where the host introduces Tyler Feller as the guest. Tyler shares his journey into ministry, starting from a calling he felt in high school in a small town. He talks about his upcoming devotional book 'Don't Stop,' aiming to help individuals continue pursuing their callings despite challenges. The conversation...

Send us Fan Mail This episode of the redeemed podcast shares the powerful story of Jessica Anaruk, who battled breast cancer while pregnant and faced a challenging recurrence that spread to her liver during the isolation of COVID-19. Despite the odds, through a combination of medical intervention, faith, and community support, Jessica experienced what she and her doctors consider a miraculous heal...

Send us Fan Mail Navigating Grief with Faith and Community Support In this episode of the Redeem podcast, host Lauren Burns shares a deeply personal story of losing her 16-year-old sister, Chloe, in a tragic accident. Through recounting the immediate aftermath of the news and the significant emotional toll it took on her family, Lauren opens up about dealing with the excruciating pain of sudden lo...

Send us Fan Mail This captivating episode features the remarkable story of Don Feeney, a man with an extensive military background including being a founding member of the First Ranger Battalion, Green Berets, and Delta Force. Don shares the intense and heartwarming tale of how he and his team undertook a high-risk mission to rescue me at the age of seven when I was  kidnapped and taken to Jordan....