Redeemed Podcast

Send us Fan Mail After nearly 20 years of marriage, Tamala May's husband unexpectedly told her he didn't want to be married anymore — and walked away. With three children, a demanding career, and a life she never imagined raising her family alone, Tamala found herself facing heartbreak, betrayal, and overwhelming uncertainty. But in one unexpected moment at church, she discovered something that ch...

Send us Fan Mail She escaped a flash flood with her 7-week-old baby strapped to her chest. When Hurricane Helene brought devastating floodwaters into Elisabeth Anderson's neighborhood, she and her husband tried to escape with their newborn son and two dogs. They barely made it out of the driveway. Within moments, rushing water turned their car sideways. Elisabeth climbed through the sunroof, strap...

Send us Fan Mail What happens to your faith when you pray for a miracle—and the answer isn't what you hoped for? Zach Rippy, host of the I Like Birds podcast and author of Me, Armani, and Jesus, joins Lauren Burns on The Redeemed Podcast to share the deeply personal story of losing his best friend, Armani, at just 28 years old. After a life-changing encounter with Jesus, Zach began sharing his new...

Send us Fan Mail At 45, Beth Caulfield thought she knew what the next chapter of her life would look like. She was raising older children, attending seminary and pursuing what she believed God had called her to do. Then she discovered she was pregnant. Beth found herself asking a question many of us have asked in very different circumstances: “I thought I knew the plan here. How does this fit into...

Send us Fan Mail Julie lost her mother to cancer at 19 and her father to suicide at 27. For years, she survived by pushing down her emotions while trying to faithfully follow Jesus, raise a family, and serve in ministry. Eventually, the trauma she had never processed caught up with her, leading Julie to seek professional help and begin naming wounds she hadn't previously known how to describe. Jul...

Send us Fan Mail How do you trust God as a good Father when your earthly father was absent, emotionally unavailable, abusive, or unable to give you the love you needed? In this powerful episode of The Redeemed Podcast, Lauren Burns sits down with author and speaker Kia Stephens for an honest conversation about father wounds, forgiveness, healing, childhood wounds, and learning to trust God as our...

Send us Fan Mail The Redeemed Podcast exists to share honest stories of faith, healing, hope, and redemption—and to remind people that no story is beyond God’s reach. If an episode has encouraged you, strengthened your faith, or helped you feel less alone, you can support the podcast by buying me a coffee . Your support helps cover the costs of producing and sharing these conversations so more sto...

Send us Fan Mail What are you still carrying because you believe you have a right to carry it? Anger. Resentment. Betrayal. Father wounds. An apology you never received. Years you can't get back. In this solo episode of The Redeemed Podcast , Lauren Burns talks honestly about biblical forgiveness and what it means to surrender anger and resentment without pretending the hurt wasn't real. While rea...

Send us Fan Mail What if the season you desperately want God to end is actually a season He is using? Waiting for healing. Waiting for a relationship to change. Waiting for a child. Waiting for direction. Waiting for a dream God placed in your heart to finally become reality. In this episode of The Redeemed Podcast , Lauren Burns sits down with author and Bible teacher Paige Allen to talk about wh...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when following Jesus could cost you your family, your community, and the identity you’ve known your entire life? In this episode of The Redeemed Podcast , Lauren Burns sits down with Bible teacher Sandi York to share her powerful journey from growing up in a traditional Jewish home to discovering a personal relationship with Jesus as the Messiah. Sandi grew up immerse...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered why someone else's dream seems to be unfolding while yours feels delayed? Maybe you've prayed for healing...  For a relationship...  For direction...  For your calling...And you're still waiting. In this inspiring conversation, Lauren Burns welcomes author and speaker Bridgette Cameron Ridenour to discuss what it means to trust God when His timing doesn't ma...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever struggled to believe God is a good Father because of what you've experienced with your earthly father? In this deeply personal episode of The Redeemed Podcast , Lauren Burns shares her own journey of healing after being kidnapped by her father at seven years old and explains how childhood trauma can shape our view of God. As Lauren prepares for the release of her mem...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when your entire life changes in a single moment? Lisa Appelo knows that journey firsthand. At 45 years old, Lisa suddenly lost her husband of over twenty years, leaving her to raise seven children while navigating unimaginable grief. Instead of offering easy answers or a checklist for healing, Lisa shares how God faithfully met her one day at a time. In this powerful...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered if God is still good when life doesn't unfold the way you hoped? In this episode of The Redeemed Podcast, Lauren Burns welcomes award-winning authors Kristen Wetherell and Sarah Walton for an honest conversation about doubt, chronic illness, unanswered prayers, parenting through hardship, and discovering Jesus in the middle of suffering. Through their person...

Send us Fan Mail What do you do when your health fails, doctors can't find answers, and your future feels completely uncertain? In this powerful episode of The Redeemed Podcast, Lauren Burns sits down with worship leader, singer-songwriter, actress, and recording artist Pilar Olave to share a remarkable testimony of faith, perseverance, healing, and God's faithfulness. After years of unexplained s...

Send us Fan Mail Have you been praying for healing, restoration, direction, or breakthrough—and wondering why God hasn't answered yet? In this powerful episode of The Redeemed Podcast, Lauren Burns explores one of the most overlooked lessons in Scripture. When God appeared to Solomon and told him to ask for anything, Solomon chose wisdom over wealth, power, success, or revenge. Because Solomon's h...

Send us Fan Mail Christian Testimony | COVID Miracle Story | Faith Over Fear | Healing, Prayer, and God's Promises What do you do when doctors say there's no hope, but God has already given you a promise? In this powerful episode of The Redeemed Podcast, Lauren Burns sits down with Lynn Strickland, a nurse, wife, mother, grandmother, speaker, and author whose life was forever changed during a 92-d...

Send us Fan Mail What do you do when the person you love is living a double life? Dan Scott grew up in church. His father was a pastor. He knew Scripture, attended church faithfully, and looked like he had it all together on the outside. But behind closed doors, Dan was battling pornography, infidelity, alcohol, and years of unresolved wounds from childhood trauma. For more than two decades, he hi...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt unseen, overlooked, or forgotten by God? In this powerful episode of the Redeemed Podcast, Lauren sits down with actress Vanessa DeSilvio , best known for her role as the Woman at the Well in The Chosen . Vanessa shares the incredible story behind landing one of the most impactful roles in Christian television and what God taught her through seasons of waiting,...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when years of prayer, surrender, vulnerability, and obedience finally lead to breakthrough? In this powerful episode of Redeemed Podcast, Lauren sits down with her longtime friend Natalie Nichols to discuss childhood trauma, shame, unhealthy relationships, addiction, marriage struggles, healing, and the power of praying faithfully for your spouse. Natalie vulnerably s...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever feel like you’re failing at everything?  Like you’re not doing enough as a mom, wife, friend, employee, or even in your faith? In this deeply personal solo episode of The Redeemed Podcast, Lauren Burns opens up about motherhood guilt, balancing work, ministry, writing a book, podcasting, and learning that God never called us to be perfect — He simply calls us to trust...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when childhood trauma, abuse, addiction, homelessness, and identity struggles collide with the redeeming love of God? In this powerful episode of The Redeemed Podcast, Lauren Burns sits down with Latricia Morris — wife, mother, branding expert, and host of The Brand Revivalist Podcast — to share her raw and honest testimony of overcoming childhood sexual abuse, addict...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when your life is turned upside down overnight? In this powerful episode, Robert “Leggoman” Moors shares his journey from national headlines and prison… to faith, purpose, and redemption. This is not about politics—this is about what God can do in your lowest moment. In this episode of The Redeemed Podcast, Lauren Burns sits down with Robert Moors—known by many as “Le...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a moment of obedience becomes a miracle? In this emotional episode of the Redeemed Podcast, Courtney McKee shares the story of her son Max—who, at just two years old, was found unresponsive in a swimming pool. Before the accident, Courtney felt the Holy Spirit urge her to stop and pray for her children—a moment that would later become a powerful reminder of God’s...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt stuck—praying for change, but not seeing breakthrough? In this powerful solo episode of the Redeemed Podcast, Lauren shares a deeply personal and faith-filled message rooted in John 5—the story of the man who had been waiting 38 years for healing. Jesus asked him one simple question: “Do you want to get well?” This episode challenges listeners to move beyond wai...