Her Scars Tell A Story

Send a text In my conversation with Kristynn, she talks about being physically, emotionally and sexually abused since she was a baby. All throughout her life she found herself being bounced around from home to home and never really feeling like she belonged. Often times she fought her way through life to survive. Kristynn found herself in a toxic, abusive relationship that left her shattered and f...

Send a text In today's episode with Adrianna, she talks about her childhood and recalling the time when her father sold her and her siblings. Her memories of going hungry and alone would one day serve a greater purpose in developing and preparing her heart for the homeless ministry she leads today. Adrianna talks about breaking cycles and curses in her family and claiming God's victory o...

Send a text My guest Blanca Sepulveda talks about growing up in Chicago with her family and seeing firsthand what it meant to work hard and sacrifice. While she was taught the importance of hard work, she saw how her family struggled financially and how it created problems in her parents marriage. As a teenager, she knew she didn't want to repeat that cycle but things took a turn when she bec...

Send a text I'm so excited for you to tune in to my NEW Friday Segment, "Gracious Words". Let me introduce my wonderful guest and co-host for this segment Krissi Raines. Krissi is a dear friend that graciously accepted my invitation to join me every other week to bring you this segment, "Gracious Words", to promote healing for our souls and empower this amazing community o...

Send a text Rechele grew up on the South Side of Chicago in Bridgeport during her childhood years. She grew up in a dysfunctional home with childhood trauma. She grew up struggling with abandonment issues and found herself in a violent relationship. During a very violent situation with her partner while she was pregnant, she divered her baby girl early. Her baby lived for two days and then sadly p...

Send a text Rebecca grew up on the South Side of Chicago in the "Back of the Yards" community. She recalls exploring spirituality at a young age and even unknowingly got involved with cults because she felt like something was missing in her life. Rebecca grew up in a dysfunctional home but was encouraged by her family to go to college and pursuit her education. At just 19 years old, she...

Send a text I'm so excited to let you in on my NEW Friday Segment, "Gracious Words" launching today!!!  Let me introduce my wonderful guest and co-host for this segment Krissi Raines. Krissi is a dear friend that graciously accepted my invitation to join me every other week to bring you this segment, "Gracious Words", to promote healing for our souls and empower this amazi...

Send a text My guest Trini Espinosa grew up on the South Side of Chicago in the "Little Village" community. Trini talks about her childhood struggles as she grew up in a neighborhood surrounded by the wrong influences and feeling the rejection and the absence of her father. Trini was bullied all through school and learned quickly how to fight for herself.  Trini goes on to talk about her...

Send a text My guest Maritza R, grew up on the Northside of Chicago. She found herself having to relocate as life changed and her family grew. She left everything that was familiar behind. From her family home on the Northside to becoming a mom and wife and having to leave her job. Maritza decided one day after discovering she had post partum depression to cut her and change it. That decision was...

Send a text Sonia Calderon grew up watching her brothers be bullied into joining a gang at a very young age. She watched her mother suffer as her own son was escorted to the back of a police car in handcuffs. At the young age of 10, Sonia already knew she wanted to help families through gang prevention by providing recourses for families. Sonia is an advocate for her community. She has worked alon...

Send a text My guest JoAnn L Smith-Figures, talks about the night she suffered a tragic car accident that left her fighting for her life while coming home from her church life group. JoAnn is an Author who was inspired to write a book on prayer. She is also the lead prayer intercessor at her church. JoAnn experienced sexual identity issues at a very young age. She talks about leaving and renouncin...

Send a text My guest Valerie G grew up in Chicago in the Humboldt Park area and had to relocate often. Valerie talks about the childhood trauma she endured and how this all changed the trajectory of her life. She suffered abuse and abandonment. She became a young mother and got involved with gangs and heavy drug use. She was homeless and helpless. One night while walking home she was approached by...

Send a text My guest, Claudia, grew up on the south side of Chicago with her mom and siblings. She was surrounded by the gang life and got involved with the wrong people at a very young age. She talks about her estranged relationship with her mother and growing up with her grandmother who raised her. Claudia shares some deep personal scars growing up including sexual and physical abuse and how eve...

Send a text I'm so excited for you to listen to today's conversation with a woman that has encouraged and empowered me and so many women over the years. Rosabel Sanchez  is Married to our Pastor, Juan Sanchez and they have 4 amazing children and a sweet doggy. She grew up on the Southside of Chicago with a learning disability and strived to go to college to achieve her dreams and goals....

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Send a text Krissi Raines has a Masters Degree in Professional Counseling and is a Certified Life Coach. She is passionate about helping women navigate grief, loss, and learn to grow again. Krissi has found her way through seasons of deep loss and grief by being vulnerable with Jesus and honest with herself. She believes you can too.  Support the show You can partner up with me by making donations...

Send a text In my conversation with Lupita today, she talks about what life was like when her father left his family. She would later learn that she had God the fathers love to count on. During the Pandemic she was faithful to the call to pray for people in her community and soon a prayer walking ministry was born through two faithful women. Listen to Lupita's powerful story. (This Podcast is...

Send a text "Rose Ann was a successful executive and working mom of four.   When the Covid 19 pandemic hit, she enrolled in a secular coaching program to put alcohol to the side for three months.  Her experience was extremely transformational and she recognized God’s Word embedded in all of the concepts that made this journey successful.   She started documenting the important aspects of the...

Send a text "At the age of 25, my entire life was destroyed. I suddenly began experiencing a constant UNBEARABLE pain that doctors said was an incurable and untreatable illness. Incurable. Untreatable. NOTHING medically could be done. For nearly 2 years, I was left to suffer from a horrific condition that would not allow me to eat, move, walk, shower, lay down, or even sleep. I had to kneel a...

Send a text In today's conversation with Rosa she shares her story of her broken relationship with her father and how God filled the role of her father at a very young age. She talks about the insecurities and issues she faced growing up with an absent dad and how she was able to forgive him. As a single woman she shares about the challenges she's endured and how she's learned to gr...

Send a text In today's conversation with Juliet. She talks about her battle with anxiety and how she's learned how to face her fears and slay those giants. She also talks about the gift of drawing that was developed through her season of anxiety while receiving some devastating news. She now sells and showcases her art work through her website and Facebook. You can follow her at Juliet&a...

Send a text In today's conversation with Arce, she talks about Marriage and building relationships. She shares how when she separated from her husband and how they fought to keep their marriage together with Christ at the center of their marriage. She talks honestly about her struggles with anger and other issues and how now she has the tools to work in those areas within herself and in her r...

Send a text In today's conversation with Lisette, she talks about the accidental tragedy that marked her life forever and the miracle of God's healing touch. During one of the darkest and grievous moments of her life she turned to God for help. Her family once divided by this tragic event is now united through the power of God's love and forgiveness. Support the show You can partner...

Send a text In today's conversation with Luz Orta, she talks about the mask coming off and learning to live authentically in accordance to who God purposed her to be. She talks about the tough choice of releasing her business for a season and  her call to boldly pray for souls. As a single woman she finds her purpose and contentment in Jesus. Support the show You can partner up with me by mak...

Send a text In today's conversation with Haily Watson, she tells us all about her struggle with addiction and the pain of losing her mom and sister. She talks about God's redeeming love and grace as she surrendered her life to Jesus. If you or someone you know has an addiction, I pray that you would listen to today's episode. Haley says, "with addiction everyone in the family i...