The Breanna Williams Podcast

Sensitive Content Warning: This episode contains a candid conversation about childhood sexual abuse, including abuse by a parent, and the lasting emotional and spiritual effects of trauma. Some parts of this discussion may be difficult or triggering for survivors. Please listen with care and give yourself permission to pause or step away when needed. God Said I Am Loved, But I Was Abused, Part 4 f...

Sensitive Content Warning: This episode contains a candid conversation about childhood sexual abuse, including abuse by a parent, and the lasting emotional and spiritual effects of trauma. Some parts of this discussion may be difficult or triggering for survivors. Please listen with care and give yourself permission to pause or step away when needed. God Said I Am Loved, But I Was Abused, Part 3 f...

Sensitive Content Warning: This episode contains a candid conversation about childhood sexual abuse, including abuse by a parent, and its lasting emotional effects. Some parts of this discussion may be difficult or triggering for survivors. Please listen with care and give yourself permission to pause or step away when needed. God Said I Am Loved, But I Was Abused, Part 2 ft. Abbi In Part 2 of thi...

Sensitive Content Warning: This episode contains a candid conversation about childhood sexual abuse, including sexual abuse by a parent, and the emotional impact of trauma. Some of the topics discussed may be difficult or triggering for survivors. Please listen with care and take whatever space you need. God Said I Am Loved, But I Was Abused ft. Abbi God says that we are loved—but abuse can make t...

God Told Me I Am Loved, But I Hate Men God told me that I was loved. But before I could fully believe that, I had to confront some of the beliefs I had developed about the people I expected to love me—especially men. After experiencing disappointment, abandonment, heartbreak, and broken trust, I learned to protect myself. Somewhere along the way, hurt became anger, independence became armor, and I...

God Said I Am Loved, But I Got Daddy Issues God told me I was loved. But believing Him was harder than I expected. Because if my own father could leave me, how was I supposed to believe that God wouldn't? If the first man I ever loved broke my heart, how could I trust anyone else with it? In this episode, I open up about my "daddy issues" and how my father's absence affected far more than my relat...

Who Is This God That Is Speaking to Me? I had spent years asking questions about God, exploring different beliefs, and trying to understand the spiritual experiences happening in my life. Eventually, the evidence led me back to Jesus. But that created another question: Who is this God that is speaking to me? I realized that for much of my life, I had created an understanding of God based on my exp...

The Evidence That Led Me to Jesus For years, I believed in God—but believing in Jesus was different. I had questions, doubts, and honestly, some serious issues with Christianity. Simply telling me to read my Bible, go to church, or have faith wasn't enough to convince me. I needed evidence. In this episode, I share the personal evidence that slowly changed the way I saw Jesus. From unexpected enco...

I Thought I Found the Answer, But It Wasn't God I spent years searching for answers. I wanted to understand the spiritual experiences I had been having since childhood, but more than that, I was searching for love, acceptance, and purpose. Eventually, I found people who seemed to understand me. They didn't dismiss my questions or make me feel strange for the things I had experienced. Instead, they...

I Believed in God, But Not Jesus I believed there was a God. I believed there was a Creator. But Jesus? That was a completely different story. In this episode, I share the part of my faith journey where I began believing in God again while still rejecting Christianity and the idea that Jesus was the only way to Him. I believed there was truth in different religions, that love was what mattered mos...

What if God has been speaking to you all along—and you've simply overlooked it? In this episode, Breanna continues her journey from atheism to faith by sharing the unexpected moments that began changing everything. A weed growing on the side of the road, a sky full of stars, a crying baby, and a year spent studying science all challenged her understanding of life, purpose, and creation. Through ho...

When your faith is filled with unanswered questions, where do you turn? In this deeply personal first episode, Breanna shares her journey from growing up in church to walking away from God, becoming an atheist, and searching for truth in unexpected places. Through honest storytelling, she explores the fear of asking difficult questions, the pain of feeling unheard, and the hope that began drawing...

You did the work. You said the prayer. You know who God is — and yet somehow, you still feel trapped. Stagnant. Like everyone else is moving and you're standing still in the same wilderness you've been in for years. Sound familiar? You're not alone — and you're not broken.   In this episode of The Breanna Williams Podcast, Breanna digs into one of the most relatable tensions in the faith journey:...

What if the reason you’re still asking “Who am I?” is because you’ve been looking for the answer everywhere—except God? In this episode of The Breanna Williams Podcast, Breanna invites you into a raw and reflective conversation about identity, lies we’ve unknowingly accepted, and why knowing who you are changes everything about how you live, love, and move forward. Through personal stories, Script...

This time, I find myself in the role of the interviewee, opening up about my journey of discovering who I truly am. I make mistakes. Sometimes, I am filled with doubt and fear the unknown. In quiet moments, I wonder if I am truly worthy of the love and grace God promises me. Yet, I am learning to embrace the truth that life is a marathon, not a sprint, and that every step—no matter how small—matte...

We are stepping into the shoes of "The Woman at the Well." As you study her story with us, you will see yourself as her. Who was she? Does she deserve the labels of harlot, sinful, and adulterer? Why was she isolated? Was she a victim? Did she have the right to make decisions for herself? What was missing in her life that Jesus provided? You will also see how Jesus perceived her. Like Hagar in Gen...

Today, we have Jeff Raya in the building—and his story isn’t a polished testimony, it’s a real one. After experiencing spiritual abuse, Jeff ran—not from God, but from the pain. What followed was a search for belonging that led him into gangs, destructive choices, and ultimately prison. What he didn’t know then was that God would meet him in the very places he thought disqualified him. In this epi...

What if Bathsheba’s story is more complex than we’ve been told? Step into her shoes. What did she see from that rooftop? What did she hear when the king sent for her? What did she understand—and what power did she truly have? Was Bathsheba a willing participant… or a woman caught in a story shaped by authority, silence, and survival? And if we’ve misunderstood her, what else have we misunderstood...

“When you let go of the need to control, you find that your life flows much more smoothly 🌊✨. Control doesn’t bring you peace, but confidence does.”

In this episode of the Anchored Identity Podcast, Juan Carlos Torres shares his journey from a shy young man in the military to a confident leader grounded in faith. He discusses his experiences in the Marine Corps. After the loss of his wife, Juan realized he was protecting God instead of being honest about pain and anger toward Him. After confessing his feelings to his Father, he understood that...

In this episode of the Anchored Identity Podcast, Jay Entertainment is our honored guest!  Jay reflects on the challenges he faced growing up in South Central. He discusses his journey of self-discovery without a father, his involvement in gangs, and his near-death experience.   Jay shares his experiences in the entertainment industry, including clowning and DJing, and how the challenges he faced...

In this episode of the Anchored Identity podcast, Breanna and her guest Eibby delve into the profound journey of self-discovery and identity. They explore Eibby's childhood experiences, family dynamics, struggles with self-worth, and the impact of faith on her life. Eibby shares her transformative journey through marriage, motherhood, and ultimately finding her identity in God. The conversation hi...

In the latest episode of the Anchored Identity Podcast, Breanna discusses her journey of self-discovery and the importance of understanding one's identity. She introduces her book, “Who Am I?", which explores the question "Who Does God Say I Am?" She reflects on her past challenges with identity and how they shaped her behaviors and perceptions.    Breanna emphasizes the significance of believing...

Agreements Vows Soul Ties Bitter Root Judgments You've heard these terms and may know their meanings. But have you taken a moment to consider how they affect your mental health? Cat Francis, the author of "What You Love is Killing You," shares insights from her book! She explains how, more often than not, the things we love stem from the list above. What we label as mental illness is often trigger...

Ced is back! In this episode, he clears up the misconceptions from “I Loved Myself Too Much.” He shares how his good intentions, while admirable, led him to surrender to temptations and lose sight of his true identity in God. Ced offers tangible insights and heartfelt advice on how God revealed his true self, guiding him toward transformation and a renewed purpose.