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Send us Fan Mail Can you forgive someone who has never acknowledged the pain they caused? And does forgiveness mean you have to let them back into your life? Thirty-nine years after being kidnapped by her father and taken to Jordan, Lauren Burns reflects on the journey toward forgiving the man who changed her childhood forever. In this deeply personal solo episode, Lauren shares an unexpected encounter with her father on the anniversary of her kidnapping, the questions she carried for years, and the biblical truths that helped her understand forgiveness. Drawing from John 5, John 9, and Luke 23:34, Lauren explores the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, the importance of healthy boundaries, and the freedom that can come from surrendering pain to God. In this episode: The longing for an apology that may never comeConfronting the person who caused deep hurtForgiveness without reconciliationTaking practical steps toward healingFinding strength in Jesus' exampleRemember: You can forgive someone without excusing what happened or returning to an unsafe relationship. Connect with Lauren: https://laurenburns.net Read STOLEN: True Story Kidnapped, Rescued, Redeemed — available wherever books are sold. The Redeemed Podcast | Psalm 107:2 Lauren Burns Stolen, true story of being kidnapped by their father at seven years old, taken halfway around the world, and rescued. The book covers what happened after returning home, including years of hiding, father wounds, forgiveness, and discovering that God working in her story. Stolen: True Story, Kidnapped, Rescued, Redeemed is available now in hardcover, Kindle, and audiobook. Lauren personally narrated the audiobook  find it wherever books are sold. https://www.emogeneandco.com/. Use Code Lauren10

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the very thing that makes you feel different becomes part of your purpose? Born in Guatemala with a severe cleft lip and palate, Camey Joy faced life-threatening challenges from her first days of life. After a remarkable journey to the United States, she endured more than 23 surgeries while navigating the emotional wounds of growing up with visible scars. In this powerful conversation, Camey joins Lauren Burns to share the story behind her memoir, Beautifully Scarred. She opens up about adoption, childhood trauma, struggles with identity, and the healing she found through her faith in Jesus. Doctors once told her family she might never speak or sing. Today, she uses her voice to encourage others around the world. Camey's story reminds us that our scars don't disqualify us from being used by God. Sometimes the places we've been wounded become the very places where hope begins. Connect with Camey Joy: Website: https://cameyjoy.com Book: Beautifully Scarred https://a.co/d/08jKo1nz  Find Camey on Instagram and Facebook, and explore her five-day YouVersion devotional companion to her book. Connect with Lauren Burns: Website: https://laurenburns.net Instagram & Facebook: Lauren Burns Redeemed Book: STOLEN: True Story Kidnapped, Rescued, Redeemed https://a.co/d/0ffBQbvg If this conversation encouraged you, follow The Redeemed Podcast and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that their story isn't over. Lauren Burns Stolen, true story of being kidnapped by their father at seven years old, taken halfway around the world, and rescued. The book covers what happened after returning home, including years of hiding, father wounds, forgiveness, and discovering that God working in her story. Stolen: True Story, Kidnapped, Rescued, Redeemed is available now in hardcover, Kindle, and audiobook. Lauren personally narrated the audiobook  find it wherever books are sold. https://www.emogeneandco.com/. Use Code Lauren10

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 changed everything: God saw her pain, even when no one else did. In this episode of The Redeemed Podcast, Lauren Burns sits down with author, speaker, and single-parent ministry founder Tamala May to discuss finding hope after divorce, navigating single motherhood, healing from betrayal, and learning to depend on God when life falls apart. In this conversation: The unexpected end of a nearly 20-year marriageRaising three children through divorce and heartbreakFinding strength in God during overwhelming seasonsThe moment Tamala realized God truly saw herOvercoming shame, loneliness, and the fear of starting overWhy waiting on God's timing mattersHow Tamala turned her pain into a ministry supporting single parentsWhether you're navigating divorce, raising children alone, grieving a broken relationship, or walking through a season you never expected, this conversation is a reminder that you are seen, you are loved, and your story isn't over. Connect with Tamala May: Website: https://tamalamay.com Single Parent Ministry: https://pursuingchristministries.org Free online single-mom Bible study: First and third Mondays at 9 PM Central. Email [email protected] for details. Books by Tamala May: Starting the Journey, Continuing the Journey, and Overcome When It Hurts. Connect with Lauren Burns: Website: https://laurenburns.net Book: STOLEN: A True Story—Kidnapped, Rescued, Redeemed Subscribe to The Redeemed Podcast for real stories of faith, healing, hope, and redemption. "Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story." — Psalm 107:2 #ChristianPodcast #HealingAfterDivorce #SingleMom #FaithAfterDivorce #TheRedeemedPodcast Lauren Burns Stolen, true story of being kidnapped by their father at seven years old, taken halfway around the world, and rescued. The book covers what happened after returning home, including years of hiding, father wounds, forgiveness, and discovering that God working in her story. Stolen: True Story, Kidnapped, Rescued, Redeemed is available now in hardcover, Kindle, and audiobook. Lauren personally narrated the audiobook  find it wherever books are sold. https://www.emogeneandco.com/. Use Code Lauren10

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, strapped her seven-week-old baby to her chest, and waited on top of the vehicle as the water continued rising. For nearly two hours, she prayed for God to save them. What Elisabeth didn't know was just how dangerous their situation had become—or what rescuers downstream were preparing for if their car didn't hold. In this powerful episode of The Redeemed Podcast, Elisabeth shares the story of surviving the flood, the trauma and survivor's guilt that followed, her struggle with anger toward God, and how losing almost everything transformed her faith. Lauren and Elisabeth also uncover an incredible connection between their stories: Elisabeth grew up near the family of JD Roberts, one of the men involved in Lauren's international rescue after she was kidnapped and taken to Jordan as a child. In this conversation: • Surviving Hurricane Helene and catastrophic flash flooding  • Escaping a vehicle with a newborn during rising floodwaters  • Prayer and faith during a life-or-death emergency  • Processing trauma and survivor's guilt  • Wrestling with anger toward God  • Finding purpose after tragedy  • Building a faith deeply rooted enough to withstand life's storms  • How trauma can affect children and families  • Elizabeth's upcoming children's book, Goodbye Little House • The remarkable connection between Elisabeth's rescue story and Lauren's No matter what your “storm” looks like, Elisabeth's story is a reminder that the foundation you build before the storm matters when the waters begin to rise. Elisabeth Anderson Website https://elisabethandersonauthor.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/elisabeth.anderson.657784  Book Link https://a.co/d/04Rif5tO 📖 STOLEN — LAUREN BURNS STOLEN: subscribepage.io/R8EW8e 🌐 laurenburns.net  Subscribe to The Redeemed Podcast for conversations about faith, redemption, healing, forgiveness, and the ways God meets us in life's hardest places. #HurricaneHelene #SurvivalStory #ChristianPodcast #FaithAfterTrauma #FlashFlood #TraumaRecovery #HurricaneSurvivor #FaithInGod #TheRedeemedPodcast #ElisabethAnderson Lauren Burns Stolen, true story of being kidnapped by their father at seven years old, taken halfway around the world, and rescued. The book covers what happened after returning home, including years of hiding, father wounds, forgiveness, and discovering that God working in her story. Stolen: True Story, Kidnapped, Rescued, Redeemed is available now in hardcover, Kindle, and audiobook. Lauren personally narrated the audiobook  find it wherever books are sold. https://www.emogeneandco.com/. Use Code Lauren10 Help Keep Stories of Redemption Going Encouraged? support the podcast help these conversations so stories of redemption can be heard.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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 Rippey, 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 newfound faith with the people closest to him—including Armani. Soon, Armani and his fiancée, Kelly, were growing in their own faith, praying together and studying God's Word. Then everything changed. During a whitewater rafting trip, Armani suffered a devastating stroke. Kelly fought to keep him above water while they waited for help, and Zach joined friends, family, and his podcast community in praying desperately for a miracle. The answer wasn't what they had hoped for. In this honest conversation, Zach shares what happened next—and what God has taught him about grief, unanswered prayer, suffering, eternity, and trusting God when we don't understand His ways. You'll also hear how Armani's life continued to impact others through organ donation, ultimately saving three lives, and why Zach chose to preserve his best friend's legacy in Me, Armani, and Jesus. In this episode: • What to do when God doesn't answer a prayer the way you hoped  • Zach's unexpected journey from stand-up comedy to following Jesus  • Why you don't have to know everything before God can use you  • Armani's growing faith before his death  • The final text Zach received from his best friend  • The whitewater rafting accident that changed everything  • Wrestling with grief, loss, and unanswered questions  • Finding God in the middle of suffering  • How Armani's organ donation saved three lives  • Turning grief into testimony and legacy  • Why your story can point someone else toward Jesus If you've ever lost someone you love, questioned God after an unanswered prayer, or wondered how to hold onto your faith when life doesn't make sense, this conversation is for you. 🎙️ ABOUT THE REDEEMED PODCAST Hosted by Lauren Burns, The Redeemed Podcast shares honest stories of brokenness, healing, faith, resilience, and redemption. “Let the redeemed of the LORD tell their story.” — Psalm 107:2 CONNECT WITH ZACH RIPPeY https://ilikebirdsministry.com/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQj_M7tm_siflOiHUgHNpg IG https://www.instagram.com/ilikebirdsministry Me, Armani, and Jesus is available through Zach's I Like Birds Ministry website and  Amazon https://a.co/d/0bbbKmhv CONNECT WITH LAUREN BURNS Visit LaurenBurns.net  STOLEN:  True Story—Kidnapped, Rescued, Redeemed https://a.co/d/0172qUZl Follow @laurenburnsredeemed on Instagram and Facebook. If this conversation encouraged you, subscribe to The Redeemed Podcast, share this episode with someone walking through grief, and leave a comment telling us what spoke to you most. #UnansweredPrayer #GriefAndFaith #ChristianPodcast #Grief #FaithInGod #ChristianEncouragement #ZachRippy #ILikeBirds #RedeemedPodcast #LaurenBurns Lauren Burns Stolen, true story of being kidnapped by their father at seven years old, taken halfway around the world, and rescued. The book covers what happened after returning home, including years of hiding, father wounds, forgiveness, and discovering that God working in her story. Stolen: True Story, Kidnapped, Rescued, Redeemed is available now in hardcover, Kindle, and audiobook. Lauren personally narrated the audiobook  find it wherever books are sold. https://www.emogeneandco.com/. Use Code Lauren10

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 the plan?” That unexpected chapter ultimately became the inspiration for the faith-based film CONCEIVABLE. In this episode of The Redeemed Podcast, Lauren talks with Beth about navigating an unexpected pregnancy, conflicting advice and opinions, discerning God's voice when everyone seems to have something to say, and trusting Him when life takes a direction you never anticipated. Beth also takes us behind the scenes of turning her personal story into a feature film—from learning screenwriting and finding the cast to persevering through four years of obstacles, sacrifice and uncertainty. But some of the most powerful moments came after women began watching the film. Beth shares what happened when one woman approached her after a screening and said, “I thought I was alone,” and how another woman's response showed her that God could use Conceivable to open conversations about forgiveness, healing and freedom. Whether you're facing an unexpected circumstance, waiting on God, pursuing something He's placed on your heart, or simply wondering “How does this fit into the plan?”, this conversation is a reminder to keep seeking His voice in the middle of uncertainty. 🎬 CONCEIVABLE — In select theaters beginning October 16. https://www.conceivablethemovie.com /https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Behind-Scenes-Conceivable/Beth-Caulfield/9798988036081 Connect with The Redeemed Podcast: Lauren Burns  STOLEN: subscribepage.io/R8EW8e 🌐 laurenburns.net Lauren Burns Stolen, true story of being kidnapped by their father at seven years old, taken halfway around the world, and rescued. The book covers what happened after returning home, including years of hiding, father wounds, forgiveness, and discovering that God working in her story. Stolen: True Story, Kidnapped, Rescued, Redeemed is available now in hardcover, Kindle, and audiobook. Lauren personally narrated the audiobook  find it wherever books are sold.

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. Julie shares how counseling helped her understand emotional neglect, abandonment, attachment, and the ways childhood wounds had affected her relationship with God. She also explains why getting professional help does not mean we lack faith—and how Scripture, counseling, community, and honest lament can all be part of the healing journey. We also unpack one of the practical teachings from Julie's book Hopeful Sorrow: the biblical practice of lament. Using Psalm 13, Julie walks through four simple steps: Turn to God in faith.Tell Him honestly how you feel.Ask Him boldly for help.Choose to trust His character even before you know the outcome.Then Julie shares an extraordinary chapter of redemption she never expected. After years of identifying herself as an adult orphan and trusting God as a Father to the fatherless, a longtime friendship developed into a mother-daughter relationship—and Julie was legally adopted as an adult. Her story is a beautiful reminder that God may still be writing chapters we haven't even thought to ask Him for. If you've experienced father wounds, childhood trauma, grief, abandonment, emotional neglect, suicide loss, or difficulty seeing God as a loving Father, this conversation is for you. IN THIS EPISODE 00:00 The redemption Julie never expected  00:25 Julie Busler returns to The Redeemed Podcast  01:45 Losing her mom at 19 and her dad to suicide  04:20 Understanding emotional neglect and father wounds  07:00 Processing anger and complicated grief  08:15 Faith, ministry and getting professional help  11:55 How childhood wounds follow us into adulthood  13:35 Breaking generational cycles as a parent  15:55 Why joy and sorrow can coexist  17:05 What biblical lament really means  18:20 How father wounds can affect our view of God  19:10 Four steps of lament from Psalm 13  20:40 The unexpected chapter God was writing  23:30 “I have a mom”: Julie's adult adoption story  26:30 Responding to criticism and misunderstood wounds  28:45 Adult adoption and the Gospel  30:15 Hope when you think your story is already over  32:00 Where healing can begin  33:20 Hopeful Sorrow and connecting with Julie 34:10 Lauren's encouragement for those carrying father wounds 36:00 A prayer for healing CONNECT WITH JULIE BUSLER Website: juliebusler.com  Instagram & Facebook: @juliebusler Look for Julie's books Hopeful Sorrow: Turning to God in Hope When Childhood Wounds Have You Turning Away and Joyful Sorrow wherever books are sold. CONNECT WITH LAUREN Visit laurenburns.net for The Redeemed Podcast, speaking events, resources, and Lauren's book STOLEN: True Story—Kidnapped, Rescued, Redeemed. If this conversation encouraged you, subscribe to The Redeemed Podcast, leave a comment, and share this episode with someone who may need the reminder that their story is not finished. 📖 STOLEN — LAUREN BURNS STOLEN: subscribepage.io/R8EW8e 🌐 laurenburns.net  SCRIPTURES MENTIONED Psalm 13  2 Corinthians 6:10  Psalm 68:5–6 Disclaimer: The purpose of the Redeemed Podcast is to share the love of Jesus. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on behalf of guest do not necessarily represent the thoughts of the host. This podcast does not constitute services or medical advise. Pease pray and thoroughly research options for medical needs. Listeners and viewers consume this content on a voluntary basis and assume all responsibility for resulting consequence and impact. #FatherWounds #ChildhoodTrauma #ChristianHealing #GriefAndFaith #AdultAdoption #JulieBusler #RedeemedPodcast Lauren Burns Stolen, true story of being kidnapped by their father at seven years old, taken halfway around the world, and rescued. The book covers what happened after returning home, including years of hiding, father wounds, forgiveness, and discovering that God working in her story. Stolen: True Story, Kidnapped, Rescued, Redeemed is available now in hardcover, Kindle, and audiobook. Lauren personally narrated the audiobook  find it wherever books are sold.

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 Heavenly Father. Kia grew up in the church, but as she entered adulthood, she began wrestling with a difficult question: If God is a Father to the fatherless, what does that actually mean when you've experienced the pain of an absent father? Kia shares the seemingly ordinary moment involving a bookshelf that uncovered years of hidden pain, how father wounds affected her relationships and need for validation, and how our relationship with our earthly father can influence the way we view God. Lauren and Kia also talk honestly about biblical forgiveness—what forgiveness is, what it is NOT, why forgiveness and healthy boundaries can coexist, and why healing is often a journey rather than a single moment. One of Kia's most powerful realizations: “I failed to realize that while I was pursuing my biological father, God had been pursuing me.” If you've struggled with father wounds, childhood wounds, unforgiveness, abandonment, or trusting God after painful experiences, this conversation is for you. In this episode, we talk about: • Recognizing father wounds you didn't know you carried • How an absent father can affect identity and relationships • Searching for validation when a father's love is missing • How our earthly father can influence the way we see God • Wrestling honestly with God • Learning to trust God as a good Father • What forgiveness is—and what it isn't • Why forgiveness and healthy boundaries can coexist • How God can redeem our deepest wounds • Recognizing the ways God has been pursuing us all along 📖 OVERCOMING FATHER WOUNDS — KIA STEPHENS Kia Stephens is the author of Overcoming Father Wounds, a biblical and practical resource for women seeking healing from the wounds left by an absent, distant, or difficult earthly father. Learn more about Kia, her ministry, and Overcoming Father Wounds at KiaStephens.com. Overcoming Father Wounds https://a.co/d/0aj138k0 📖 STOLEN — LAUREN BURNS STOLEN: subscribepage.io/R8EW8e 🌐 laurenburns.net  Lauren Burns is the author of STOLEN: True Story. Kidnapped. Rescued. Redeemed. At seven years old, Lauren was kidnapped by her father and taken halfway around the world. But rescue was only the beginning. STOLEN also tells the story of what happened after Lauren came home—the trauma, father wounds, forgiveness, healing, and the journey of learning to trust her Heavenly Father. STOLEN is available now in hardcover, Kindle, and audiobook, narrated by Lauren. Learn more about Lauren, STOLEN, The Redeemed Podcast, speaking events, and resources at LaurenBurns.net. If this conversation encouraged you, share it with someone who may be carrying a father wound of their own, and subscribe to The Redeemed Podcast for more honest conversations about faith, healing, forgiveness, testimony, and redemption. “Let the redeemed of the LORD tell their story…” — Psalm 107:2 Disclaimer: The purpose of the Redeemed Podcast is to share the love of Jesus. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on behalf of guest do not necessarily represent the thoughts of the host. This podcast does not constitute services or medical advise. Pease pray and thoroughly research options for medical needs. Listeners and viewers consume this content on a voluntary basis and assume all responsibility for resulting consequence and impact. Lauren Burns Stolen, true story of being kidnapped by their father at seven years old, taken halfway around the world, and rescued. The book covers what happened after returning home, including years of hiding, father wounds, forgiveness, and discovering that God working in her story. Stolen: True Story, Kidnapped, Rescued, Redeemed is available now in hardcover, Kindle, and audiobook. Lauren personally narrated the audiobook  find it wherever books are sold.

Send us Fan Mail Lauren Burns Stolen, true story of being kidnapped by their father at seven years old, taken halfway around the world, and rescued. The book covers what happened after returning home, including years of hiding, father wounds, forgiveness, and discovering that God working in her story. Stolen: True Story, Kidnapped, Rescued, Redeemed is available now in hardcover, Kindle, and audiobook. Lauren personally narrated the audiobook  find it wherever books are sold.

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 reading Jeremiah 32, Lauren was struck by an unusual act of faith: God tells Jeremiah to purchase a field while Jerusalem is under siege and the land is being overtaken by Babylon. From a human perspective, it makes absolutely no sense. But Jeremiah acts on something he cannot yet see: God has promised restoration on the other side of devastation. And that raises an important question: What if forgiveness is believing God enough to release what happened and trust Him with what comes next? Lauren also shares from her own journey of healing while writing STOLEN: A True Story—Kidnapped, Rescued, Redeemed, including what God has continued to teach her about father wounds, anger, forgiveness and healing. The transcript makes clear that writing the book has continued to uncover layers of healing rather than simply revisiting a story that was already completely resolved. In this episode: Why forgiveness doesn't mean what happened was okayThe difference between forgiveness and reconciliationWhy healthy boundaries can still be necessaryWhat Jeremiah's field teaches us about trusting God's futureHow unforgiveness can affect relationships, marriage and parentingWhy healing can happen in layersHow to surrender anger when it feels justifiedWhy the devastation doesn't get the final wordOne truth to remember: Your wound may be part of your story, but it does not get to write the ending. Jeremiah saw devastation. God saw restoration. Maybe today God is asking you to trust Him with what you've been carrying. 🙏 Stay through the end for a prayer for anyone struggling with forgiveness, resentment, father wounds or deep hurt. STOLEN: A True Story—Kidnapped, Rescued, Redeemed releases September 8, 2026. PreOrder subscribepage.io/R8EW8e  Support Redeemed Podcast Buy Me A coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/laurenburns  Connect with Lauren and learn more about the book, speaking events and The Redeemed Podcast at your website. https://www.laurenburns.net/ Lauren Burns Stolen, true story of being kidnapped by their father at seven years old, taken halfway around the world, and rescued. The book covers what happened after returning home, including years of hiding, father wounds, forgiveness, and discovering that God working in her story. Stolen: True Story, Kidnapped, Rescued, Redeemed is available now in hardcover, Kindle, and audiobook. Lauren personally narrated the audiobook  find it wherever books are sold.

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 what it means to trust God when His timing doesn't look anything like ours. Drawing from her new book, Matriarchs: What the Women of Genesis Teach Us About Our Part in God's Story, Paige takes us into the lives of Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel, and Leah—women who received promises from God but often had to wait years before seeing those promises unfold. Paige also shares her own story of waiting seven years after a publisher rejected her first book because she “didn't have a platform.” What felt like wasted years ultimately became part of the very message God was preparing her to write. In this conversation, you'll hear about: Why your waiting season may not be wastedWhat Sarah's story teaches us about trying to force God's timingHow to recognize the difference between expectancy and expectationsWhat to do when God seems silentHow to hold onto hope when circumstances haven't changedWhy sometimes the most honest prayer is simply, “Jesus, I need You”How to discern God's calling from all the good opportunities competing for your attentionWhy God may be doing something in you while you're waiting for Him to do something for you00:00 Your Waiting Isn't Wasted 01 Meet Paige Allen & Matriarchs 04 What the Women of Genesis Teach Us 08 Why Waiting on God Isn't Wasted 12 Sarah, Hagar & Trying to Force God's Timing 17 Paige's 7-Year Wait to Become a Published Author 22 How to Hold Onto Hope When God Seems Silent 27 Expectancy vs. Expectations 31 How to Know What God Is Calling You to Do 36 Trusting God When You Can't See the Outcome 40 A Prayer for Anyone in a Waiting SeasonIf you're asking, “God, do You hear me?” “Why is this taking so long?” or “What am I supposed to do while I wait?” this conversation is for you. 📖 ABOUT MATRIARCHS Paige Allen's new Bible study, Matriarchs, explores the lives of Sarah, Rebekah, Leah, and Rachel and what their stories teach us about embracing God's promises, waiting well, walking through pain, nurturing what God has entrusted to us, and ultimately releasing it to Him. ➡️ Get Paige Allen's Matriarchs: https://a.co/d/05LCceVH ➡️ Connect with Paige: Website: https://paigeallen.net Instagram: @PaigeAllenTexas Podcast: Bloom Talks 📕 ABOUT STOLEN Lauren Burns' upcoming book, STOLEN: True Story, Kidnapped, Rescued, Redeemed, tells the true story of her childhood kidnapping, extraordinary rescue, and the much longer journey of healing, forgiveness, faith, and redemption that followed. ➡️ Preorder STOLEN: subscribepage.io/R8EW8e ➡️ Learn more about the book, upcoming interviews, speaking events, and book signings: laurenburns.net If this episode encouraged you, subscribe to The Redeemed Podcast, leave a comment, and share it with someone who is walking through a waiting season. What are you waiting on God for right now? I'd love to pray with you in the comments. "Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him." — Psalm 37:7Disclaimer: The purpose of the Redeemed Podcast is to share the love of Jesus. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on behalf of guest do not necessarily represent the thoughts of the host. This podcast does not constitute services or medical advise. Pease pray and thoroughly research options for medical needs. Listeners and viewers consume this content on a voluntary basis and assume all responsibility for resulting consequence and impact. #WaitingOnGod #TrustGod #ChristianPodcast #PaigeAllen #Matriarchs #WomenOfTheBible #BibleStudy #ChristianWomen #FaithInGod #GodsTiming #RedeemedPodcast #LaurenBurns #StolenBook Lauren Burns Stolen, true story of being kidnapped by their father at seven years old, taken halfway around the world, and rescued. The book covers what happened after returning home, including years of hiding, father wounds, forgiveness, and discovering that God working in her story. Stolen: True Story, Kidnapped, Rescued, Redeemed is available now in hardcover, Kindle, and audiobook. Lauren personally narrated the audiobook  find it wherever books are sold.

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 immersed in Jewish tradition in Birmingham, Alabama. She attended Jewish day school, and her parents ran Alabama’s only Jewish newspaper. But when her mother came to believe that Jesus was the Messiah, Sandi was warned to keep that belief hidden from their Jewish family and community. For years, Sandi lived between two worlds—carrying secrecy, fear, and shame while trying to maintain the life others expected of her. After a short-lived marriage, difficult choices, and a season that brought her to rock bottom, Sandi found herself awake at 2:00 a.m., crying out to God. What happened next began changing everything. Within weeks, God opened doors for a job at a Christian radio station and a place to live through a coworker. For the first time, Sandi experienced Christian community up close. She began learning about prayer, devotionals, Scripture, and what it meant not simply to know about Jesus—but to surrender her life to Him as Lord. Eventually, Sandi faced another decision: Would she continue hiding her faith, or would she live unashamed of the gospel? Her decision to tell the truth led to letters sent to friends and family, painful backlash, public exposure, and strained relationships. But it also led to freedom, healing, restored relationships, and a faith she no longer had to hide. Today, Sandi teaches Scripture and encourages others to know God deeply and personally. She shares why **Song of Solomon 8:5—“Who is this coming up from the wilderness leaning on her beloved?”—**has become such a meaningful picture of her walk with God. In this conversation, Lauren and Sandi talk about Judaism and Christianity, Messianic Jewish identity, family expectations, shame, secrecy, surrender, prayer, finding Jesus, spiritual transformation, and having the courage to live out your faith. If you have ever wrestled with family expectations, felt afraid to openly live out your faith, or wondered whether God could meet you at rock bottom, Sandi’s story is a reminder that He can meet us in the wilderness—and teach us to lean on Him. In This Episode 00:00 Meet Sandi York  00:46 Judaism Basics and Jesus  03:28 Messianic Jewish Identity  03:55 Growing Up Jewish in Alabama  07:28 A Closet Faith at Thirteen  09:43 Double Life Through College  13:03 Marriage and Career Crossroads  14:47 Workplace Friendship Turns Affair  16:16 Rock Bottom and 2AM Prayer  18:32 A Job at Christian Radio  19:14 God Opens Doors  20:29 Devotionals at Work  21:44 Bible Study Breakthrough  24:18 Owning the Faith  25:53 No More Hiding  26:54 Letters and Fallout  30:18 Public Exposure Storm  32:46 Aftermath and Apologies  35:05 Leaning on Beloved  37:52 Contact and Farewell Connect with Sandi York Learn more about Sandi, her Bible teaching, ministry, and resources:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandi_york_ Connect with Lauren Burns Learn more about Lauren Burns, The Redeemed Podcast, speaking events, upcoming book information, and free resources: Website laurenburns.net Book STOLEN subscribepage.io/R8EW8e  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/laurenburnsredeemed/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/laurenBredeemed/ Subscribe to The Redeemed Podcast and join us for real stories of brokenness, healing, faith, miracles, and redemption. “Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story.” — Psalm 107:2 If Sandi’s testimony encouraged you, subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to be reminded that following Jesus is worth saying yes—even when that yes comes with a cost. #SandiYork #RedeemedPodcast #LaurenBurns #JewishChristian #JewishBeliever #MessianicJew #JesusMessiah #ChristianTestimony #FaithStory #FindingJesus #ChristianPodcast #BibleTeacher #FaithInJesus #RedemptionStory #ChristianWomen Lauren Burns Stolen, true story of being kidnapped by their father at seven years old, taken halfway around the world, and rescued. The book covers what happened after returning home, including years of hiding, father wounds, forgiveness, and discovering that God working in her story. Stolen: True Story, Kidnapped, Rescued, Redeemed is available now in hardcover, Kindle, and audiobook. Lauren personally narrated the audiobook  find it wherever books are sold.

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 match our own. Growing up in Hollywood as the sister of Kirk Cameron and Candace Cameron Bure, Bridgette spent years wondering why God chose a different path for her. That journey ultimately became the foundation of her memoir Overlooked. Together they discuss: • Feeling overlooked by God • Finding purpose beyond comparison • Miscarriage, grief, and God's unexpected comfort • Surviving a life-changing semi-truck accident • Jeremiah 29:11 becoming a personal promise • Why waiting strengthens our faith • How to trust God's plan when you can't see what's next This episode is a reminder that God hasn't forgotten you. He's preparing you. 00:00 Introduction: Have You Ever Felt Overlooked? 01:20 Meet Bridgette Cameron Ridenour 04:00 Growing Up in Hollywood 10:30 Living in the Shadow of Famous Siblings 17:15 Why She Wrote Overlooked 24:00 Finding Purpose Beyond Comparison 29:00 Miscarriage, Twins & God's Faithfulness 🎧 Subscribe for weekly conversations about faith, healing, redemption, forgiveness, and the incredible ways God works through ordinary people. Contact Bridgette: Website https://bridgettecameron.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bridgette.cameronridenour/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/Bridgette_r Book Overlooked https://a.co/d/041ySATW Contact Lauren: Website laurenburns.net Book STOLEN subscribepage.io/R8EW8e  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/laurenburnsredeemed/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/laurenBredeemed/ Merch  https://www.hiscollectionapparel.com/  Disclaimer: The purpose of the Redeemed Podcast is to share the love of Jesus. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on behalf of guest do not necessarily represent the thoughts of the host. This podcast does not constitute services or medical advise. Pease pray and thoroughly research options for medical needs. Listeners and viewers consume this content on a voluntary basis and assume all responsibility for resulting consequence and impact. Lauren Burns Stolen, true story of being kidnapped by their father at seven years old, taken halfway around the world, and rescued. The book covers what happened after returning home, including years of hiding, father wounds, forgiveness, and discovering that God working in her story. Stolen: True Story, Kidnapped, Rescued, Redeemed is available now in hardcover, Kindle, and audiobook. Lauren personally narrated the audiobook  find it wherever books are sold. https://www.emogeneandco.com/. Use Code Lauren10

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 memoir STOLEN: True Story. Kidnapped. Rescued. Redeemed., she begins a special series focused on father wounds, childhood trauma, identity, forgiveness, and God's power to redeem broken lives. Through Scripture, personal testimony, and practical encouragement, you'll discover: • What father wounds really are • How childhood trauma affects our relationship with God • Why Genesis reveals where broken relationships began • How Jesus restores what sin destroyed • Why your past doesn't determine your future • Practical steps toward healing If you've experienced abandonment, divorce, abuse, rejection, or the absence of a father, this episode is for you. No matter your story... Your wounds do not have the final word. Jesus does. 00:00 Welcome to The Redeemed Podcast 02:05 Why I Never Planned to Write STOLEN 05:20 Why This Topic Is So Personal 07:30 What Is a Father Wound? 11:45 My Story: Being Kidnapped by My Father 16:30 The Reality of Fatherlessness 20:40 Why Community Changed My Life 23:50 Genesis: Where Broken Relationships Began 30:10 Adam, Eve, and the First Father Wound 35:15 How Sin Distorted Our View of God If today's episode encouraged you, I think you'll love my upcoming memoir, STOLEN: True Story. Kidnapped. Rescued. Redeemed. While this podcast shares pieces of my healing journey, the book tells the full story—from childhood abduction to rescue to discovering that God truly is a Father to the fatherless. You can learn more and preorder your copy at LaurenBurns.net. Scriptures Genesis 1–3Romans 5John 14Psalm 107:2 Disclaimer: The purpose of the Redeemed Podcast is to share the love of Jesus. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on behalf of guest do not necessarily represent the thoughts of the host. This podcast does not constitute services or medical advise. Pease pray and thoroughly research options for medical needs. Listeners and viewers consume this content on a voluntary basis and assume all responsibility for resulting consequence and impact. 🎙️ Connect with Lauren Burns Website laurenburns.net Book STOLEN: True Story Kidnapped Rescued Redeemed subscribepage.io/R8EW8e  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/laurenburnsredeemed/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/laurenBredeemed/ Merch  https://www.hiscollectionapparel.com/  Disount Descript https://get.descript.com/DescriptRedeemed Lauren Burns Stolen, true story of being kidnapped by their father at seven years old, taken halfway around the world, and rescued. The book covers what happened after returning home, including years of hiding, father wounds, forgiveness, and discovering that God working in her story. Stolen: True Story, Kidnapped, Rescued, Redeemed is available now in hardcover, Kindle, and audiobook. Lauren personally narrated the audiobook  find it wherever books are sold.

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 episode of The Redeemed Podcast, Lauren Burns and Lisa discuss: Walking through the sudden loss of a spouseRaising seven children as a single parentTrusting God when prayers aren't answered the way we hopedThe loneliness of griefHow to support someone who is grievingWhy God's Word became Lisa's lifelineThe difference between asking "Why?" and asking "What now?"Finding hope in the God of all comfort Whether you're grieving the loss of a loved one, facing disappointment, or simply wondering where God is in your pain, this conversation reminds us that God never leaves us alone. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction  01:55 Meet Lisa Appelo  04:10 The morning everything changed  09:05 Telling seven children their father had died  14:20 Helping children process grief  20:10 What friends should (and shouldn't) say after loss  27:35 Finding God in the lonely nights  34:20 "I prayed too..." Wrestling with unanswered prayers  41:45 Raising seven children as a single mother  49:05 The spiritual battle after tragedy  53:15 Lisa's new devotional God of Comfort 58:10 Reading the poem "Is It?" 1:04:20 The biggest misconception about grief 1:07:45 Encouragement for anyone walking through loss 1:12:15 Closing prayer 1:15:40 Final encouragement 📖 Connect with Lisa Appelo Website:https://lisaappelo.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.appelo Book: God of Comfort https://lisaappelo.com/Godofcomfort/ 🎙️ Connect with Lauren Burns Website laurenburns.net Book STOLEN: True Story Kidnapped Rescued Redeemed subscribepage.io/R8EW8e  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/laurenburnsredeemed/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/laurenBredeemed/ Merch  https://www.hiscollectionapparel.com/  Discount Descript https://get.descript.com/DescriptRedeemed Disclaimer: The purpose of the Redeemed Podcast is to share the love of Jesus. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on behalf of guest do not necessarily represent the thoughts of the host. This podcast does not constitute services or medical advise. Pease pray and thoroughly research options for medical needs. Listeners and viewers consume this content on a voluntary basis and assume all responsibility for resulting consequence and impact.