Cries Of Redemption

Janelle Starkey
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Cries of Redemption is a faith-based podcast dedicated to breaking the silence around trauma, abuse, and deep emotional pain. Hosted by Janelle Starkey, a survivor and advocate, this podcast invites you into raw, honest conversations about healing, redemption, and the power of speaking truth. Each episode blends personal storytelling, biblical encouragement, and practical steps toward healing for those who feel forgotten, unloved, or broken. Whether you’ve walked through trauma or are supporting someone who has, you are welcome here. There is still hope. There is still healing. And you are deeply and unconditionally loved.

  1. Sep 27

    The Quiet Sinner...

    Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to be a “quiet sinner”? I grew up in church, joined in with the youth, and was seen as a sweet girl. But there were things I did in secret and struggles no one around me could see. In this episode, I speak honestly about pornography, sexual choices, an encounter with an adult man online when I was a teenager, and the shame I carried. I also share why I believe God saw more than my outward appearance: He saw my heart, my pain, and my desire to change. If you’ve been hiding parts of your story or wondering whether God could still love and forgive you, I hope my testimony reminds you that you can come to Him honestly. You are not beyond His mercy. 🎧 Want to reach out? I’d love to hear from you. 🎙 Speak Your Heart I want to hear your testimony, your questions, or anything you’ve been holding in. This space is safe, and I’m listening. 💚 You can contact me by: Email: 💌 prayer@criesofredemption.com for prayer requests 📝 mystory@criesofredemption.com if you’d like to share your testimony 📩 contact@criesofredemption.com for all other messages Social Media: 📱 Twitter (X) @shoutredemption, and Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and YouTube — just search Cries of Redemption And of course, you can find Cries of Redemption on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major streaming platforms. This podcast reflects my own experiences and beliefs. It is not affiliated with my place of work, my church, or any other institution. All content is shared with the intention of inspiring hope, healing, and faith-based reflection. Mental Health & Crisis Resources to Include: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.) – Dial 988RAINN (Sexual Assault Hotline) – 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or www.rainn.orgCrisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 (Free 24/7 support)The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Mental Health Support) – Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.comSupport the show

  2. Sep 14

    The Dress That Almost Broke Me

    Send us Fan Mail What began as an attempt to make the perfect prom dress for my niece became a painful confrontation with fear, perfectionism, and the belief that I had already failed. With limited time, physical exhaustion, and my mental health already under strain, I became overwhelmed by everything that could go wrong. By prom day, panic had taken over, and I was convinced I had disappointed someone I deeply loved. Yet even when my mind and heart felt defeated, my hands kept moving—and God reminded me that He had not brought me that far just to abandon me. Through the stories of Martha, Peter, and Elijah, along with Psalm 73:26, I reflect on how God responds when we feel overwhelmed, ashamed, or defeated. He does not condemn and beat us down the way we sometimes do to ourselves. He comforts us, strengthens us, and helps us keep moving. This may have started as a story about a dress, but it became a story about fear, failure, and refusing to remain defeated. If you have been criticizing yourself, doubting your purpose, or believing that one setback means your story is over, this episode is for you. Your heart may feel weak. Your plans may not unfold perfectly. But you are still standing, you are not out for the count, and this is not the end of your story. 🎧 Want to reach out? I’d love to hear from you. 🎙 Speak Your Heart I want to hear your testimony, your questions, or anything you’ve been holding in. This space is safe, and I’m listening. 💚 You can contact me by: Email: 💌 prayer@criesofredemption.com for prayer requests 📝 mystory@criesofredemption.com if you’d like to share your testimony 📩 contact@criesofredemption.com for all other messages Social Media: 📱 Twitter (X) @shoutredemption, and Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and YouTube — just search Cries of Redemption And of course, you can find Cries of Redemption on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major streaming platforms. This podcast reflects my own experiences and beliefs. It is not affiliated with my place of work, my church, or any other institution. All content is shared with the intention of inspiring hope, healing, and faith-based reflection. Mental Health & Crisis Resources to Include: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.) – Dial 988RAINN (Sexual Assault Hotline) – 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or www.rainn.orgCrisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 (Free 24/7 support)The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Mental Health Support) – Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.comSupport the show

    The Dress That Almost Broke Me

  3. Sep 6 ·  Bonus

    Quick Update: On the Road…

    Send us Fan Mail I didn’t really have a quiet place to record, but I was able to get a few things said! I’m away enjoying some much-needed time with my sisters, but I didn’t want to leave you all hanging! So this is just a quick check-in from the road. I share a little of what’s been on my heart lately, especially when it comes to faith, taking time to breathe, and remembering that there’s nothing wrong with giving yourself a much-needed break. Nothing long or polished today, just me checking in, sharing my heart, and reminding you that I haven’t forgotten about you. ❤️ Until next time, remember: every cry has a story, and every story deserves hope and healing. Support the show

    Quick Update: On the Road…

  4. Aug 30

    Jessie Hodges : I'm Still Here...

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when the people you should have been able to trust become the source of your deepest wounds? In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Cries of Redemption, I sit down with Jessie as she shares a story she has carried for decades. From childhood sexual abuse and rape to domestic violence, trauma, suicidal thoughts, and experiences she says were blocked from her memory for years, Jessie opens up about some of the darkest chapters of her life. But this isn't simply a story about what happened to her. It is a story about survival. Jessie shares how she eventually began confronting the things she had buried, how God revealed parts of her past she didn't even remember, and how her relationship with Him began to change everything. She talks honestly about forgiveness—not because what happened to her was okay, but because she realized that holding onto the pain was allowing the people who hurt her to continue controlling her life. And through it all, one message keeps coming back: She is still here. Jessie shares what it meant to learn how to live again, trust God again, forgive, and embrace the gift of life after everything she had endured. Her story is raw. Her story is painful. Her story is honest. But above all, her story is a testimony of God's faithfulness. 🎧 Want to reach out? I’d love to hear from you. 🎙 Speak Your Heart I want to hear your testimony, your questions, or anything you’ve been holding in. This space is safe, and I’m listening. 💚 You can contact me by: Email: 💌 prayer@criesofredemption.com for prayer requests 📝 mystory@criesofredemption.com if you’d like to share your testimony 📩 contact@criesofredemption.com for all other messages Social Media: 📱 Twitter (X) @shoutredemption, and Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and YouTube — just search Cries of Redemption And of course, you can find Cries of Redemption on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major streaming platforms. This podcast reflects my own experiences and beliefs. It is not affiliated with my place of work, my church, or any other institution. All content is shared with the intention of inspiring hope, healing, and faith-based reflection. Mental Health & Crisis Resources to Include: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.) – Dial 988RAINN (Sexual Assault Hotline) – 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or www.rainn.orgCrisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 (Free 24/7 support)The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Mental Health Support) – Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.comSupport the show

    Jessie Hodges : I'm Still Here...

  5. Aug 22

    The Most Offensive Word Today: Sin - Drugs and Alcohol

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Most Offensive Word Today: Sin, I take a deeper look at drugs, alcohol, addiction, and the choices we make when we're hurting. I share some of my own experiences, talk about what Scripture says about our bodies and our choices, and explain why this conversation isn't about judging people who struggle—it’s about recognizing that there is hope, healing, and freedom through Christ. If you're struggling, please don't give up. Your story isn't over yet. 🎧 Want to reach out? I’d love to hear from you. 🎙 Speak Your Heart I want to hear your testimony, your questions, or anything you’ve been holding in. This space is safe, and I’m listening. 💚 You can contact me by: Email: 💌 prayer@criesofredemption.com for prayer requests 📝 mystory@criesofredemption.com if you’d like to share your testimony 📩 contact@criesofredemption.com for all other messages Social Media: 📱 Twitter (X) @shoutredemption, and Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and YouTube — just search Cries of Redemption And of course, you can find Cries of Redemption on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major streaming platforms. This podcast reflects my own experiences and beliefs. It is not affiliated with my place of work, my church, or any other institution. All content is shared with the intention of inspiring hope, healing, and faith-based reflection. Mental Health & Crisis Resources to Include: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.) – Dial 988RAINN (Sexual Assault Hotline) – 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or www.rainn.orgCrisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 (Free 24/7 support)The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Mental Health Support) – Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.comSupport the show

  6. Aug 10

    The Most Offensive Word Today: Sin - Same Sex Marriage

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Most Offensive Word Today: Sin, I take on the difficult and often deeply personal topic of same-sex marriage.  I share a childhood experience of being falsely accused of “doing it” with my cousin, which resulted in us no longer being allowed to play together. I also talk about my own experiences with same-sex attraction, the way society can respond to homosexuality, and a time in my life when I genuinely believed I could never change, no matter how hard I tried.  This episode isn't meant to be a shouting match or an invitation to immediately agree with me. I know this subject can bring up strong emotions, personal experiences, and even pain. My hope is that you will listen to what I actually say before deciding what you think about it. Cries of Redemption is meant to be a place where difficult conversations can happen. You don't have to agree with me to listen. You don't have to share my faith to be welcome here. 🎧 Want to reach out? I’d love to hear from you. 🎙 Speak Your Heart I want to hear your testimony, your questions, or anything you’ve been holding in. This space is safe, and I’m listening. 💚 You can contact me by: Email: 💌 prayer@criesofredemption.com for prayer requests 📝 mystory@criesofredemption.com if you’d like to share your testimony 📩 contact@criesofredemption.com for all other messages Social Media: 📱 Twitter (X) @shoutredemption, and Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and YouTube — just search Cries of Redemption And of course, you can find Cries of Redemption on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major streaming platforms. This podcast reflects my own experiences and beliefs. It is not affiliated with my place of work, my church, or any other institution. All content is shared with the intention of inspiring hope, healing, and faith-based reflection. Mental Health & Crisis Resources to Include: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.) – Dial 988RAINN (Sexual Assault Hotline) – 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or www.rainn.orgCrisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 (Free 24/7 support)The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Mental Health Support) – Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.comSupport the show

  7. Jul 9

    The Most Offensive Word Today: Sin - Guns & Self Defense

    Send us Fan Mail The conversation continues as I revisit the men who argued they should be able to shoot someone simply because they feel threatened. Is feeling afraid enough to justify taking a life, or does God call us to examine something much deeper—the condition of our hearts? In this episode, we explore the biblical truth, "As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he," and discuss the reality that evil is far more common—and often far more hidden—than we realize. Wanting to protect yourself or your family is not a sin, and I even share a personal story about the protective instincts I have when it comes to my daughter. We also examine what the law actually says about using a firearm in self-defense, the standards police officers are expected to follow, and the circumstances where legal protections do and do not apply. Finally, I walk through several heartbreaking cases involving both law enforcement officers and private citizens who claimed self-defense after taking someone's life. Some resulted in guilty verdicts, others did not, and many continue to spark public debate. Through it all, one truth remains: people can hide their motives from the world, but they can never hide them from God. This isn't just a conversation about guns or self-defense—it's a conversation about sin, justice, the human heart, and the God who sees what no one else can. 🎧 Want to reach out? I’d love to hear from you. 🎙 Speak Your Heart I want to hear your testimony, your questions, or anything you’ve been holding in. This space is safe, and I’m listening. 💚 You can contact me by: Email: 💌 prayer@criesofredemption.com for prayer requests 📝 mystory@criesofredemption.com if you’d like to share your testimony 📩 contact@criesofredemption.com for all other messages Social Media: 📱 Twitter (X) @shoutredemption, and Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and YouTube — just search Cries of Redemption And of course, you can find Cries of Redemption on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major streaming platforms. This podcast reflects my own experiences and beliefs. It is not affiliated with my place of work, my church, or any other institution. All content is shared with the intention of inspiring hope, healing, and faith-based reflection. Mental Health & Crisis Resources to Include: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.) – Dial 988RAINN (Sexual Assault Hotline) – 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or www.rainn.orgCrisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 (Free 24/7 support)The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Mental Health Support) – Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.comSupport the show

  8. Jun 3

    The Most Offensive Word Today: Sin - Gender Change

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I continue the The Most Offensive Word Today: Sin series by discussing one of the most sensitive and controversial topics in our culture today: gender change. I share my own childhood experiences and the thoughts that led me to desire a different gender growing up. At the same time, I recognize that not everyone who struggles with gender identity or experiences gender dysphoria has endured a traumatic or painful past. Every person's story is unique, and reducing complex struggles to simple explanations often does more harm than good. I also discuss some of the common responses people experiencing gender dysphoria hear from Christian communities—responses that are often well-intended but can leave individuals feeling misunderstood, isolated, or unseen. Too often, we focus on behaviors and outcomes while neglecting the deeper wounds, questions, and struggles that may exist underneath. If we truly want to help people, we have to be willing to go beyond surface-level answers and get to the root of the issue. This episode is an invitation to approach difficult conversations with both truth and compassion, remembering that every person is more than the struggle they face. Join me as we explore these topics honestly, challenge assumptions, and seek to better understand the hearts of those who are hurting. 🎧 Want to reach out? I’d love to hear from you. 🎙 Speak Your Heart I want to hear your testimony, your questions, or anything you’ve been holding in. This space is safe, and I’m listening. 💚 You can contact me by: Email: 💌 prayer@criesofredemption.com for prayer requests 📝 mystory@criesofredemption.com if you’d like to share your testimony 📩 contact@criesofredemption.com for all other messages Social Media: 📱 Twitter (X) @shoutredemption, and Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and YouTube — just search Cries of Redemption And of course, you can find Cries of Redemption on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major streaming platforms. This podcast reflects my own experiences and beliefs. It is not affiliated with my place of work, my church, or any other institution. All content is shared with the intention of inspiring hope, healing, and faith-based reflection. Mental Health & Crisis Resources to Include: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.) – Dial 988RAINN (Sexual Assault Hotline) – 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or www.rainn.orgCrisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 (Free 24/7 support)The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Mental Health Support) – Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.comSupport the show

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Cries of Redemption is a faith-based podcast dedicated to breaking the silence around trauma, abuse, and deep emotional pain. Hosted by Janelle Starkey, a survivor and advocate, this podcast invites you into raw, honest conversations about healing, redemption, and the power of speaking truth. Each episode blends personal storytelling, biblical encouragement, and practical steps toward healing for those who feel forgotten, unloved, or broken. Whether you’ve walked through trauma or are supporting someone who has, you are welcome here. There is still hope. There is still healing. And you are deeply and unconditionally loved.

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  • Creator
    Janelle Starkey
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Cries Of Redemption
  • Show Website
    Cries Of Redemption