Rene Burgess

Beyond the Barley

Education EN ↓ 3 episodes

Beyond the Barley is a raw, honest podcast about life after trauma, loss, and unmet expectations. Hosted by Rene, a survivor and truth-seeker, this show dives into the unspoken parts of healing—grief, growth, starting over, and finding yourself again. Inspired by Ruth’s story, but focused on the messy outsides we rarely talk about. This is for anyone who’s ever asked, “Now what?” You’re not alone—and your story isn’t over.

Author

Rene Burgess

Episodes

Made of Morning 23.08.2025 56:34

In this conversation, I’m joined by Cara, a woman whose story holds both heartbreak and resilience. Together we talk about what it means to wake up to a new morning after loss, after abuse, after life hasn’t gone the way you thought it would. Cara shares pieces of her own journey and the daily courage it takes to choose hope again. If you’ve ever felt like the night was too long or wondered how to...

Rewriting the narrative 04.06.2025 31:43

What if the life you were raised to want turns out to be the one that erases you? In this deeply personal episode of Beyond the Barley , we unravel the story of a girl molded to be the “ideal woman”, faithful, pure, submissive, and how she found herself lost in someone else’s script. From Bible college to an abusive marriage, from purity culture to shattered dreams, this is a raw exploration of id...

What's in a name? 21.05.2025 9:53

Our first episode touches on how the name came to be and what to expect from our future podcasts.