Vernita Howard
Pained 2 Purposed
Welcome to the Pained to Purposed Podcast, birthed by Survivors With A Testimony (S.W.A.T.) Inc. and hosted by founder Mrs. Vernita Council-Howard. Our mission is to raise awareness of domestic violence in all its forms—physical, emotional, financial, psychological, spiritual, and sexual. Through powerful survivor stories and voices of faith-based leaders, we educate, empower, and inspire. Share this message—awareness saves lives.
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Vernita Howard
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Jan 25, 2026
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Episodes
Season 5: Episode 2: Pained to Purpose 25.01.2026 38:38
Today, Vernita stands courageously to share her story of domestic violence—a story that came at the ultimate cost: the loss of her son. From unimaginable pain was born a movement. Through Survivors With a Testimony and the Pain to Purpose Podcast , Vernita is determined to create space for others to share their stories, find their voices, and begin healing. Standing in strength and resilience, she...
Season 5 Episode 3: Healing the Hurt 25.01.2026 58:31
From survival to empowerment, these powerful voices share truth, healing, and hope on the Pain to Purpose Podcast . As certified clinical supervisors, addiction specialists, and pastoral leaders, they bring both professional expertise and lived compassion to the table—shining a light on domestic violence and equipping listeners with awareness, understanding, and pathways to healing.
Season 5 Episode 7 : Standing Strong Women of Faith 25.01.2026 1:09:09
This episode is dedicated to every woman of faith who has walked through pain, fear, or silence. You are not alone. Join Co-Pastor Barnita Bynum and Minister Tameka Spruill as they courageously bring awareness to domestic violence within the church and encourage women to reclaim their voices and their strength.
Episode 5: Season 5:Strength in the Aftermath 25.01.2026 1:06:57
Season 5 Episode 5 Pained to Purposed: Two Mothers Left Behind In this powerful episode of Pained to Purposed, Vernita (Coach V) sits down with two incredible mothers, Angela and Carolyn, who both experienced the unimaginable—losing their sons to domestic violence. This heart-wrenching yet empowering conversation shines a light on the devastating impact of domestic violence and abuse within the ho...
Season 5: Episode 4 Beating the Odds 25.01.2026 53:58
Chelle Harris joins us to share her powerful testimony of beating all odds. After enduring 14 years of abuse—mental, physical, and sexual—and surviving trauma that began at just five years old, Chelle refused to let her past define her future. Today, she stands as a living testament to resilience and restoration: a single mother, homeowner, and successful business owner. Her story is one of courag...
Season 5: Episode 6 Shame is not Nurture 25.01.2026 58:18
Our special guests will be DrShonte Youmans and Shalena Hansley Knight as we dive into this week’s theme:“Shame Is Not Nurture.”We’ll be unpacking: Childhood trauma and the impact it leaves behind How shame can silence or overpower the healing journey And most importantly—how to nurture yourself back to wholeness during healingThis is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Grab a friend, set a rem...
Season 5 Episode 1: Hope Deferred to Freedom 06.08.2025 50:44
🚨 ARE Y’ALL READY?! 🚨 Season 5 • Episode 1 🌟 "Hope Deferred to Freedom: A Survivor’s Story of Triumph" featuring the powerful testimony of Kiki Clarke 💜 From pain to purpose... Her story is raw, real, and redeeming. A conversation of healing, truth, and transformation on the Pain to Purposed Podcast.” 💜 #painedtopurposed #youmatter #survivor #story
Leader are Talking w/ Elder Bynum & Minister Parker 27.02.2022 1:06:14
Leaders Are Talking Segment. We will be talking about how the faith based community handles Domestic Violence in the church. We will have Co-Pastor Elder Barnita Bynum and Minster Tawana Parker shedding some light on the topic. An hour of power speaking, educating on domestic violence, abusive realtionships and the Bible.
From the Mouth of a Survivors w/ Queen Rosalyn McIntosh & Lady B Fisher 27.02.2022 1:11:35
Domestic Violence is real. It does not care your title your position your race no matter if you are rich or poor domestic violence comes to take power and control over you. What happens when victims becomes VICTORIOUS oh come on in an talk with us. Listen to there stories and how the overcome.
From The Mouth of a Survivor w/ Sheila Shoemaker 27.02.2022 1:16:14
2022 I'm Victorious Presents "From the Mouth of a Survivor" our very first guest for 2022 will be Mrs. Sheila Shoemaker. She is a survivor passionate about what she does. In this segment, we will be discussing Domestic Violence and how she overcomes it. Also, we will be talking about a Fundraiser Sheila will be doing for S.W.A.T.
HER STORY LEAD TO MY PROMISE 03.11.2021 59:00
Join us as Mrs. Melody sit with the founder of Survivors With A Testimony Inc and tell their story. “They are not dead because they live in the hearts of all that they touched .” – Melody Geddis McFadden A daughter tells her Mother’s story that could be anyone’s story that is living behind the silent shameful dark veil of Domestic Violence. He promised to love her mother but his actions didn't sho...
Empowering Message of an Overcomer 27.10.2021 34:41
Benjanita Fisher "Ladi B" overcame Domestic Violence and Rape. She has been abused. She comes to tell her story. Her story empowers you. Her story empowers me. She is not just a survivor she is an OVERCOMER. She overcame DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & RAPE!! Come sit down as our host Vernita Howard sits with our guest Benjanita Fisher on October 26th at 7pm EST.
The Janine Hall Story 21.10.2021 1:53:28
Janine survived being beat, stabbed and left for dead. She fled her abuser and he found her. He didn't get time for what he done to her but she help to get him prosecuted for what he done to another young lady. Her story is powerful.
How Domestic Violence Affects you Mentally and Psychologically 19.10.2021 48:43
Psychological abuse involves trauma to the victim caused by verbal abuse, acts, threats of acts, or coercive tactics. Perpetrators use psychological abuse to control, terrorize, and denigrate their victims. It frequently occurs prior to or concurrently with physical or sexual abuse. Join us as we speak to Dr. Laura.
Leader are Talking Domestic Violence and Spiritual Abuse Awareness 23.12.2020 1:36:56
This session is important because we have leaders of the church willing to speak up and against Domestic Violence and Spiritual Abuse. Many say church leaders struggled to respond to crisis in their congregations when members are going through abuse or the leaders use the word against the victim and not hold the perpetrator accountable. These men of God want to help us to understand they know how...
Ask First What Part of No don't you understand? 16.12.2020 1:43:46
It takes a lot for a person to come forward about being Sexually Assaulted. Some of the biggest people in the industry is being exposed. It's time to stop finding fault in the victim and it's time to stand with them and support them. We will talk about sexual violence, intimate partner violence, stalking, cyber sexual harassment and sexual harassment. This episode Vernita talks to Midori Davidson...
LIFE and Story 09.12.2020 1:59:41
Domestic Violence awareness real life stories from women who have overcome th abuse to spread awareness to those going through. Women who took the Pain they endured to be Powerful so it can break the Silence.
AT HOME SHOULDN'T MEAN AT RISK 05.12.2020 2:12:24
Join our host Vernita Howard and her guest Tolisha Solis, Yolanda Henderson, Yolanda Carter, Pamela Davidson as they discuss Domestic Violence and keep it REAL!!! Domestic Violence is a Pandemic within a pandemic. As our nation is in crisis with Covid 19 we have always been a pandemic with Domestic Violence. Due to Covid people worlds have been switched upside down. School was an escape for childr...
The LEADERS ARE Talking about Domestic Violence and Spiritual Abuse 01.12.2020 1:46:57
Our host Minister Vernita Howard, Minister Cortisha Skinner, Elder Trechia Redmond, Co-Pastor Barnita Bynum & Apostle Pia Jones talk about Donestic Violence, Marriage. Divorce & Spiritual Abuse. Spiritual abuse is a form of psychological manipulation used by abusers to coerce their victims into compliance by using religious belief as leverage. Regardless of the religion involved, doctrine is used...
Healthy Relationships vs Toxic Relationships Nov 24 25.11.2020 1:52:32
Join me and my Co-host C Dewayne Hinnant along with our guest Khrecia Holley, Barnita Bynum, and Natalie Johnson as we discusss Toxic Relationships vs. Healthy Relationships, Divorce, Mental & Psychological Abuse, The effect unhealthy relationships & divorce has on our children.
Domestic Violence Virtual Roundtable Nov 17 with Co-host C. Dewayne Hinnant and Guest 18.11.2020 1:56:22
Domestic Violence Awareness is important that we educate our communities and Advocate for the voiceless. Listen in with us and our guest Denise Clemons, Andrea Merriman, and Rhonda Nixon as we spread awareness on DV, MENTAL HEALTH TEEN DATING SPIRITUAL ABUSE FINANCIAL ABUSE AND MUCH MUCH MORE.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE NOV 14 18.11.2020 1:55:47
Don't allow society to keep you in bondage help is here. When your mental health is affected and you don't get the healing you need you get attached to right now things. A person who make you feel good right now but then change. Right Now atmosphere make you comfortable right now but then the energy of the room change causing domino effects. What happens when your world is turned upside down from...
Domestic Violence Awareness and Narcissist Behaviors 12.05.2020 1:46
Sheila brings awareness on a Narcissist and their behaviors. We also talks about Domestic Violence and how it affects your mental state.
How do Domestic Violence affect your mental health 05.05.2020 18:06
Listen to our host give details on the percentage of how Domestic Violence affects one mental state. Lusten to the percentage and ask did you know.
Domestic Violence and Emotional Abuse Awareness with Trawana & Alicia 28.04.2020 29:25
Domestic Violence is real 27 Homocides in NC that has been reported. Emotional abuse can lead to domestic violence. Did you know verbal and nonverbal abuse is a form of abuse.
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