Ransom Experience

Today join us as we talk with Kathryn Kihyet. Kathryn went through Ransom Reprogram in 2018. She shares of a great childhood where she was loved and having a great support system. She shares a series of choices that led to a life of addiction, homelessness and jail time. We will then hear of Gods redeeming grace and reconciliation. Jesus has transformed Kathryn into a beautiful young women who is...

Today we get to learn about Deroy McDowell. Deroy shares growing up learning to work from those around him. He then tells of losing someone close to him and seeing his life take a turn. In and out of jail he finally decided he need to change his life. During the time we have been building a relationship with Deroy we have seen those seeds of work ethic planted by his uncle start to grow. We saw so...

Today we give you an update on those that we interviewed over the last 24 episodes. Our mission is to empower those we serve to utilize their God given gifts and talents in their career Community. Doing this episode really encouraged us to keep moving on and We hope it encourages you as well. I did want to update you on James since recording this he reached out to us and he is back on the road to...

Join me as i talk with Kaleb on the day of his graduation. He shares about a life of crime, Jail and bad choices. You will hear him tell of how things go so much better when you make good choices. We are excited for you to meet Kaleb and hear his story.

Today we spend some time getting to know Chrisshun Bullard. When you meet him you cant help but smile. His big personality lights up a room. Chrisshun will share his story with our listeners and you will see that even through adversity you can move forward. He shares about bad choices trying to fit in and chasing the dollar. You will here from a talented guy that has the potential to change the wo...

WOW!! This is one of the most real and raw interviews we have done. You will meet Jay Sweningson as he tells us bout being asked at age 5 1/2 to decide if he wanted his mom to give him or his sister up to go to foster care. The next day he was in a foster home a life of abuse and fear. Jay shares of so many ups and downs in his life and coming to a point in his life when he asked Really God? Many...

We talk with Ethan his 19 years of growing up with no real role model and having to grow up faster than anyone should. Ethan shares his story of a life of turmoil and confusion. He will us how forgiveness can help you heal and move forward in your life. Ethan has every reason to not succeed based on how he was raised but he has decided he cant use that as an excuse. Ransom has played a role in his...

Today we bring you our 20th episode where we talk Dylan Stutts about his life growing up through divorce, high school, choices, change and learning basic life skills. Dylan will tell us the choice that changed his direction in life and how his choices led to him being in Ransom Reprogram. We will hear of how not having a dad really in the picture to show him how to love and do the right thing affe...

We have a conversation with Lynn Oldshue from Our Southern Souls and The Southern Rambler. Lynn will discuss with us how she started going around talking to strangers and listening to their story. We will also talk about how Lynn felt led to tell the story from start to finish of our Recycling/Reprogram participants. She has built a relationship with each of the guys and seen the transformation in...

Today we get to hear from Brian Farmer. We had met many years ago. Brian shares about a childhood of abuse, drifting around family to family, deaths of those close to him, dealing drugs, drug abuse and a terrible car accident where he had to learn to walk again. God directed Him to Ransom Ministries through volunteering with Ransom Cafe. Nine years later he shows up for an interview for our Recycl...

We talk with a great friend of ours Rob South as he shares about growing up with a single mother and learning how to be a man of God through trials. We talk about our perception of how God see us and how we see ourselves. You will learn of taking hurt from others and letting us grow in our walk with God. You will laugh with us as we discuss the funny part of this crazy world and walking a life tha...

In this episode we talk with Jessica about growing up in a life that did not resemble a Disney movie. Jessica shares about her life of people pleasing that lead to a toxic relationships and drug addiction. You will hear how coming to faith changed the way she looked at herself and others. She then shares how her Ransom Experience has showed her how to use the gifts God has given her to be a great...

Today we talk with an awesome young man named Cameron Green. Cameron attended our Summer Mission Camps and later came back to help lead them and to volunteer with Ransom. He shares his journey with foster care and God placing Him and his siblings in Winshape Homes, a foster system funded by Chick-fil-A and the Chick-fil-A Foundation. Cameron shares how much growing up with a loving family and frie...

We are excited for you to hear our conversation with Gina today. Gina shares her story of a great childhood and growing up on a farm in Fairhope Alabama. Gina shares about having her son and having a long distant marriage. Her life then takes a turn with a divorce and a toxic relationship. Join us as we unpack what caused her to go into a life of addiction and bad choices and eventually going into...

We talk to Robyn about life growing up then a college student and a Body Builder. She talks of being a person who did everything all out whether that be working out, School, Drinking or Drugging. Her story is a story of perseverance, determination and victory. You will hear of the moment she realized she needed Jesus to overcome these things in her life. We know you will enjoy meeting Robin.

I get the honor of interviewing my 19 year old daughter about life growing up serving others in the context of a nonprofit ministry. We will talk about here perspective as a child, teenager and now a young adult. I think you will see the amazing young woman she has become and as well as her bold honesty.

Today Tara and I talk about starting a nonprofit. We discuss the ups, downs, frustrations and victories. We explore the other emotions of balancing a marriage, kids and ministry. Sharing stories of how God moved us along in this journey sometimes kicking and screaming.

Today we talk with Marquis. Over the last few months working with Marquis I have learned so much about Racial issues, prison system, injustice and that if we just listen to each other it can bring us closer together. Marquis shares about his life in prison and how it almost broke him and his goals for the future. You will hear a young man that has so much ahead of him and how he has overcome anger...

Today we talk with Jocey! She shares her amazing story of overcoming a family dynamic of verbal abuse, alcoholism, shame, and hurt. We hers of how building her relationship with the Lord helped see what true love was. She will share of a history from a young age of bad choices and searching in the wrong places to fill the void she was feeling. We are honored to bring you her story and give hope to...

This episode we talk to local Business man and Ransom Volunteer Clifford Waite about his journey walking with Jesus. Keeping focused on the tasks at hand and Living by example to those around him from an early age. Growing up in a middle upper class family and realizing His purpose was to serve others and all that that means.

Join us as we talk to Blake Martin a Mobile Native and a volunteer of Ransom Ministries as well as a board member. You will hear of his journey from growing up in a supportive family who really never wanted for much to becoming a foster parent and serving those most of us forget. Taking on the burdens of these kids and parents knowing his calling to serve others was a very important calling. You w...

Today we hear from Lyndsey as she shares about using ministry to cover up the trauma of abuse eventually turning to addiction to cope with these hurts. She then shares about how God took her back to the basics and relearned what it means to be a follower of Christ. We know you will be encouraged by her story. Thanks so much for listening. To learn more about Ransom Ministries and the work that the...

Join us as we talk to James and he shares about his life of bad choices controlled by Alcohol. Then His transformation and realization that he could do life sober and become driven towards the goals he sets and live a life that Glorifies God . He will be an inspiration to many who struggle to believe in themselves and put their past behind them. Join us as we take this journey over the next 20 min...

John Pack is one of the most driven people We have ever met. He is a motivator and a goal setter. We hope you enjoy hearing from John about Being in the coast Guard, Airline pilot, Servant, Teacher, Husband and dad. We think you will see the importance of using your gifts in service to others as well as living out your purpose

Today we will talk with Bill Robinson a longtime volunteer and servant of Ransom Ministries. Bill will talk about how becoming sick redirected his life and made him realize what was important. Bill is a humble loving person who wants to glorify the Lord through his life. We know you will enjoy our conversation with Bill and our hope is you will receive a desire to seek the Lord for your purpose. W...