Beyond Brokenness with Alicia Reagan

Episode 4 — Mary’s story reveals a God who chooses the humble and calls them into courageous obedience. In this episode of Characters of Christmas, we explore how a young woman’s quiet yes opened the door for salvation to enter the world. Though favored by heaven, Mary bore misunderstanding and shame on earth. Mary reminds us that God’s calling is often costly and that true faith trusts Him even w...

Episode 3— Before John the Baptist ever spoke, he became the first witness of joy in the presence of Jesus. In this episode of Characters of Christmas, we explore how God forms calling in hidden places long before it becomes visible. John’s leap reveals joy rooted not in circumstance, but in Christ Himself. His story reminds us that joy often comes before understanding and that God is at work long...

Episode 2 — Elizabeth’s story is one of long waiting and quiet faithfulness. In this episode of Characters of Christmas, we explore the life of a righteous woman who honored God while carrying private sorrow. Through her hidden joy and Spirit-filled recognition of the Messiah, we see God working tenderly and unseen. Elizabeth reminds us that God never wastes waiting and never forgets His people.

Episode 1 — After four hundred years of silence, God spoke again through an aging priest faithfully serving in the temple. In this episode of Characters of Christmas, we explore Zechariah’s quiet obedience, unanswered prayers, and struggle to believe what God promised. His story reveals a God who has never been absent, even when heaven seems silent. Zechariah reminds us that God often begins His g...

Introduction Episode — Christmas is more than a familiar story; it is a collection of real lives marked by faith, waiting, and obedience. In this opening episode of Characters of Christmas, we introduce the people behind the manger—ordinary men and women through whom God brought His extraordinary plan. This series invites us to see how God works through hidden faith and quiet surrender. This intro...

In this episode of Just a Word, Alicia Ragan reminds us that when we can’t see what God is doing, we must remember what He’s already done. Remembering His faithfulness in the past gives us hope for the road ahead.

In this episode of Just a Word, Alicia Ragan speaks tenderly about suffering—not the kind tied up with testimonies, but the kind you’re still living in. When pain stays and answers don’t, Jesus stays too.

In this episode of Just a Word, Alicia Ragan reminds us that hope isn’t fragile—it’s forged. True hope doesn’t deny the pain; it anchors us to the God who redeems it.

In this episode of Just a Word, Alicia Ragan reminds us that waiting isn’t wasted. When life feels stalled and heaven seems silent, God is still working—in our hearts, in our faith, and in ways we cannot yet see.

In this episode of Just a Word, Alicia Ragan explores the word Surrender—not as giving up, but as giving over. Real peace comes when we stop fighting for control and trust the hands that carried the cross to carry us, too.

In this episode of Just a Word, Alicia Ragan reflects on what it means to truly trust God—not because life makes sense, but because He is faithful. Real trust isn’t a feeling; it’s a choice to rest in His character when everything else falls apart.

In this episode of Just a Word, Alicia Ragan reflects on what it truly means to follow Jesus—not just in blessings but through surrender and suffering. When following becomes costly, this is where real discipleship begins.

In this Just a Word devotional, Alicia Ragan reflects on the fear of death and the grace of God that comes only in the moment it’s needed. Her story reminds us that peace isn’t found in holding on but in surrendering everything to the One who gives new life.

In this episode of Just a Word, Alicia Ragan reflects on the word control—and what happens when life takes it away. Through her own story of loss and surrender, she reminds us that real peace isn’t found in holding on but in trusting the God who holds it all.

Welcome to the very first episode of our brand-new devotional series, Just a Word. In this series, we’ll take one word at a time and look at it through the lens of Scripture, allowing God to speak into our everyday lives. To begin, Alicia Ragan shares from her own story as she reflects on the word “divided.” Tragedy often creates a before and after—moments that can divide our faith, our identity,...

In this special heartfelt episode of Beyond Brokenness, Alicia shares vulnerably from the Rest Conference in Hickory, NC. With honesty and trembling faith, she opens up about walking into a space she once thought she didn’t belong, and how God met her there in the paradox of both grief and joy. Through the Hebrew word Dayenu—“it would have been enough”—and her life verse from Isaiah 12:3, Alicia r...

Episode 8 – Living a Lifestyle of Repentance In this powerful finale of our Repentance & Reconciliation series, we uncover the truth that repentance is not a one-time act but a lifelong posture. Repentance guards our hearts, restores our joy, and keeps us close to God. From Joseph’s preventative repentance to Peter’s restorative journey, we see how repentance leads to intimacy, freedom, and reviva...

In Episode 7 of the Repentance & Reconciliation series, we tackle one of the most difficult yet vital topics in the church today: discernment in repentance. What do we do when someone says, “I’m sorry,” but their life shows no real change? How do we honor God’s grace without enabling manipulation in His name? Alicia Ragan walks us through Scripture and real-life examples to uncover: 👉 Why prematu...

Need Doesn’t Drive Ministry – Purpose Does This is a raw and personal word God has pressed on Alicia’s heart through ministry in Nepal. The needs are endless, but the reminder is clear: need doesn’t drive ministry—God’s purpose does. Be encouraged to follow His leading, even when the weight feels overwhelming. 🌍 Partner With Us Together with Raj in Nepal, Voice for the Vulnerable is bringing the...

Episode 6: False and Worldly Repentance — Stories That Warn Not all sorrow leads to salvation. This episode contrasts true repentance with four sobering biblical examples—the rich young ruler, Judas Iscariot, Pharaoh, and King Saul—who showed emotion or regret but never surrendered to God. We’ll see how worldly sorrow can look spiritual yet leave hearts unchanged, and why discernment is vital to p...

Special Episode: “When the Spirit Leads” — Alicia at Peavine Baptist In this powerful message recorded live at a women’s event at her home church, Alicia Reagan shares her personal testimony of faith through suffering—from sudden paralysis during pregnancy to deep spiritual wrestling and renewed intimacy with Jesus. With honesty, humor, and gospel clarity, Alicia unpacks what it truly means to wal...

In this powerful fifth episode of our Repentance and Reconciliation series, Alicia Reagan invites us to step beyond theory and into the transformative power of real-life stories from Scripture. Through the lives of Joseph, the Prodigal Son, Peter, Zacchaeus, the Samaritan woman, and Paul, we discover what genuine repentance looks like—lived out, not just talked about. Each biblical example offers...

Welcome to Episode 4 of our Repentance and Reconciliation series on Beyond Brokenness. In this powerful episode, Alicia Reagan explores the vital connection between discipleship and true repentance. While salvation is beautifully simple—trusting in the finished work of Jesus—genuine belief never stops at mental agreement. It moves us toward surrendered, daily obedience to Christ. Alicia helps us u...

(Episode 3 of the Repentance & Reconciliation Series) In this third episode of our Repentance & Reconciliation series, Alicia Reagan unpacks one of the most important distinctions in Scripture: the difference between godly sorrow and worldly sorrow. Based on 2 Corinthians 7, she outlines a biblical checklist to help us discern genuine repentance from emotional manipulation or shallow remorse. This...

This is Episode 2 of our Repentance and Reconciliation series--- In this episode, we explore the heart of true repentance. Alicia Reagan — Bible teacher, counselor, speaker, and founder of Voice for the Vulnerable Ministries — unpacks what it really means to turn from self to God. Repentance isn’t just about behavior change or saying “I’m sorry”; it’s about surrendering our self-rule and aligning...