From Run Down to Renewed

Mackenzi and Denise welcome Jen, a mom of three and special needs parent, to discuss why she said yes to their women’s conference during a difficult 2025 marked by family struggles and menopause, and how she was seeking forgiveness and deeper community.  Jen shares how the conference reminded her that her worth isn’t in success, recognition, or being liked, but in being created and loved by God, a...

Jennifer Cadamore, founder of Jennifer Cadamore Ministries, shares why Psalm 115:1 (“Not to us… but to your name be the glory”) anchors her to keep life and ministry focused on God rather than comparison and self-glory. She explains abundant living as abiding in God’s love and presence, not wealth, appearance, or worldly success.  In this episode we walk through: Our identity beyond appearance Fig...

What if the very thing you’re holding onto is the thing keeping you from freedom? In this heartfelt episode of From Rundown to Renewed , Mackenzi and Denise sit down with author, faith-based life coach, and Her Comeback Story host Mary Dreliszak to talk about what it truly means to live abundantly through God’s grace. Through personal stories, practical wisdom, and powerful faith-filled encouragem...

What does it really mean to live abundantly—not by the world’s standards, but by God’s design? In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Becky Shellenberger—author, educator, mom, and founder of Bear the Light, LLC, home of the Lighthouse Bear Project—to talk about discovering your God-given purpose, walking through seasons of uncertainty, and learning to trust God even when life feels heavy. Be...

Have you been longing for a space to slow down, exhale, and simply sit at the feet of Jesus—surrounded by women who are seeking Him too? In this episode, Mackenzi shares the heart behind a new free monthly Zoom gathering, The RESTored Table. What began as a desire to stay connected beyond conferences has grown into something deeper—a space for ongoing encouragement, renewal, and genuine community....

Mackenzi and Denise welcome Cendrine Hosado, a trauma-informed life consultant and neuro somatic intelligence practitioner, to discuss somatic healing and abundant living for complex trauma survivors.  Cendrine explains how the body sends most signals to the brain and why fear and triggers can’t be resolved by logic alone, emphasizing creating safety in the body so truth can “land.”  This episode...

In this episode of Rundown to Renewed, Mackenzie and Denise interview licensed clinical pastoral counselor and Christian ministry leader Mignon Morell about what it means to live abundantly.  The conversation addresses:  How performance culture affects individuals and the church body,  How trials can either produce bitterness or steadfastness (James 1:2–4) How trauma is followed by lies and shame...

In this episode of From Rundown to Renewed, Mackenzi and Denise interview holistic trauma and anxiety coach Melissa Armstrong, who shares how severe childhood abuse, homelessness, surviving a school shooting at 15, and witnessing her brother’s death at 18 led to PTSD, panic, and chronic physical symptoms.  After becoming a nurse and feeling disillusioned by the traditional medical system, she disc...