The Rybickulous Faith Podcast

Sarah Rybicki

What if your story isn’t something to hide—but something God wants to use? Welcome to Rybickulous Faith, where real stories meet real faith and remind us that God is still working in the messy, unexpected, and Rybickulous parts of our lives. Hosted by author, evangelist, publishing coach, and podcast host S.E. Rybicki (Sarah Rybicki), Rybickulous Faith brings together everyday people, ministry leaders, authors, and voices from all walks of life for honest conversations about following Jesus through addiction, trauma, doubt, loss, healing, calling, and everything in between. Season 3 marks a new chapter. Rybickulous Faith is growing—and so is our community. Beginning August 10, 2026, new episodes will also be available on Abundant TV, bringing these stories of faith, redemption, and hope to even more people. This isn’t polished Christianity. This is Faith Without the Filter. Because your testimony matters. Your story can point someone toward Jesus. And together, we can keep sharing our Rybickulous Faith. Shalom, y’all. ❤️ 🎙️ New episodes every Monday at 6:00 AM 📍 Watch + listen: YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more 🔗 More at: https://www.rybickulous.com Keep Sharing Your Rybickulous Faith

  1. 5d ago

    From Lost Valley Road to Rybickulous Faith | Jesus Redeemed My Life

    For the first time on the Rybickulous Faith Podcast, the host becomes the guest. In this special Season 2 finale, my friend Sara McGrady interviews me about my Christian testimony and how Jesus redeemed my life through trauma, addiction, church hurt, grief, shame, and years of searching for identity and belonging. We also explore the story behind my memoir, Lost Valley Road: My Dirt Road to Jesus, the beginning of Rybickulous Faith, and why I believe sharing our testimonies is one of the most powerful ways Christians can connect with others and share the Gospel. This is an honest conversation about redemption, spiritual growth, motherhood, marriage, surrender, obedience, grace, and learning to see ourselves through our identity in Christ rather than through our past. In this episode:• How Jesus changed the direction of my life • Healing from childhood trauma and church hurt • Struggling with addiction, anger, depression, and identity • The meaning behind Lost Valley Road • Overcoming shame and owning your redemption story • Why curiosity is important for spiritual growth • Learning obedience, patience, surrender, and gratitude • How motherhood and marriage have shaped my faith • Building safe Christian friendships and accountability • Why testimony is a powerful tool for evangelism • Overcoming the fear of sharing your faith • What “Faith Without the Filter” truly means • Remembering that no story is too broken for God to redeem Whether you are a longtime Christian, rebuilding your faith after church hurt, struggling to forgive your past, or simply curious about Jesus, I pray this conversation reminds you that you are not alone. Your past does not disqualify you. Your testimony matters. God can redeem every chapter. 📖 Read Lost Valley Road https://amzn.to/48ARRuV 📚 Visit my Amazon author page https://www.amazon.com/author/wordsbyser 🎙️ Listen to more episodes of the Rybickulous Faith Podcast https://therybickulousfaithpodcast.riverside.com/ 🌐 Visit Rybickulous online https://www.rybickulous.com/ The Rybickulous Faith Podcast is where real stories meet real faith to inspire hope, healing, and bold faith in Jesus. Shalom, y’all—and keep sharing your Rybickulous Faith. #ChristianTestimony #JesusChangedMyLife #ChurchHurt #AddictionRecovery #RybickulousFaith 🎵 Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: GLINFDKNLOURKJHN

    From Lost Valley Road to Rybickulous Faith | Jesus Redeemed My Life
  2. Jul 13

    How to Recognize Spiritual Warfare and Guard Your Calling | Jessica Cody's Christian Testimony

    Have you ever wondered if what you're facing is more than stress, burnout, or discouragement? In this episode of the Rybickulous Faith Podcast, Jessica Cody shares her powerful Christian testimony of walking through spiritual warfare, overcoming burnout, and learning how to guard the calling God placed on her life. As a Christian counselor, mentor, and author of Guarding the Counselor's Calling, Jessica offers biblical wisdom and practical encouragement for believers who feel spiritually exhausted, attacked, or tempted to walk away from their God-given purpose. Whether you're a therapist, ministry leader, caregiver, parent, creative, or simply a Christian navigating a difficult season, this conversation will remind you that God is faithful in the battle and that your calling is worth protecting. 🙏 In this episode: ✔️ What spiritual warfare really looks like ✔️ How to recognize spiritual attacks in your life ✔️ The difference between burnout and spiritual warfare ✔️ Warning signs you're becoming spiritually exhausted ✔️ How to stay grounded in your faith during difficult seasons ✔️ Protecting your calling when you want to give up ✔️ Biblical encouragement for Christians facing discouragement 📖 Featured Guest: Jessica Cody Author of Guarding the Counselor's Calling Website: https://cultivatingcounselors.com 🎙️ Subscribe to the Rybickulous Faith Podcast for more real stories, real faith, and Rybickulous hope: https://www.youtube.com/@RybickulousFaith 🌐 Visit: https://www.rybickulous.com 📬 Join the Newsletter: https://therybickulousfaithpodcast.riverside.com/newsletter 📚 Books by S.E. Rybicki: Where Do I Start Reading the Bible? https://amzn.to/4a361pv Lost Valley Road: My Dirt Road to Jesus https://amzn.to/48ARRuV Own Your Story: A Guided Christian Workbook for Writing Your Testimony https://amzn.to/4kKZR1t Bible Curious https://amzn.to/4viWwLL The Christianese Codex https://amzn.to/47RpYyB ⚠️ Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. #SpiritualWarfare #ChristianTestimony #ChristianPodcast #FaithOverFear #BurnoutRecovery Music Attribution: NHE7BKSSS4T5KPPZ

    How to Recognize Spiritual Warfare and Guard Your Calling | Jessica Cody's Christian Testimony
  3. Jul 6

    How Christians Can Overcome Anxiety: Finding God's Peace After Trauma | Julie Rebboah

    Can God heal anxiety and childhood trauma? Is it possible to move from survival mode into God's peace? In this episode of The Rybickulous Faith Podcast, Sarah Rybicki sits down with Julie Rebboah, MS, Christian Nervous System Coach and creator of Biblical Breathwork™, to explore how God brought healing from childhood trauma, anxiety, perfectionism, and people-pleasing. Julie shares her powerful testimony of encountering the Holy Spirit at 21 and explains how understanding the nervous system through a biblical lens can help Christians experience greater peace, emotional healing, and renewed hope. Together, Sarah and Julie discuss what Scripture says about anxiety, how trauma affects the body, practical ways to regulate the nervous system while keeping Christ at the center, and why healing is possible through Jesus. Whether you're battling anxiety, carrying wounds from your past, or simply longing to experience more of God's peace, this conversation offers biblical encouragement and practical hope. In this episode:Julie's testimony of healing from childhood traumaUnderstanding anxiety through a biblical perspectiveWhat happens when we live in "survival mode"God's design of the nervous systemWhat Biblical Breathwork™ is—and how it points people to ChristPractical ways to find peace when anxiety risesWhy healing is possible through JesusConnect with Julie Rebboah🌐 Website: https://www.christiannervoussystemcoach.com 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-rebboah-ms-9a7638283/ 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biblicalbreathwork 🎓 Free Masterclass: Anxiety Breakthrough: The P.E.A.C.E. Blueprint https://www.christiannervoussystemcoach.com Connect with Sarah Rybicki & Rybickulous Faith🌐 Website: https://www.rybickulous.com 🎙 Listen to the Podcast: https://therybickulousfaithpodcast.riverside.com 📚 Books by Sarah Rybicki: https://www.amazon.com/author/wordsbyser 🎥 Record your own podcast with Riverside: https://riverside.sjv.io/c/7387198/2183832/28064 If this episode encouraged you, please Like, Subscribe, and Share it with someone who needs the reminder that healing is possible and God's peace is available. Shalom, y'all. Keep sharing your Rybickulous Faith. #ChristianAnxiety #HealingFromTrauma #FaithOverFear #ChristianPodcast #RybickulousFaith 🎵 Music AttributionMusic licensed through Soundstripe. License Codes: 8LPZDR1DQ0TRKBORCAOP0EZINN6JSIKLGEXKVS6BX84P4AUJAIHAOQP5ATY5WPVD

    How Christians Can Overcome Anxiety: Finding God's Peace After Trauma | Julie Rebboah
  4. Jun 29

    How to Love God: What Most Christians Get Wrong About the Greatest Commandment

    How do you love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength? In this powerful conversation, author and TEDx speaker Marcus Alexander Velazquez shares practical biblical wisdom on what it truly means to live out the Greatest Commandment and develop a deeper relationship with God. Many Christians know about God but struggle to experience genuine intimacy with Him. In this episode of the Rybickulous Faith Podcast, Marcus discusses the difference between religion and relationship, how to grow closer to God in everyday life, and why loving God is simpler—and more transformative—than many believers realize. Whether you're a lifelong Christian, a new believer, or someone feeling spiritually distant, this conversation offers encouragement, biblical insight, and practical steps for deepening your faith. ✨ In this episode: What it means to love God with your heart, soul, mind, and strengthMark 12:30 explainedHow to develop intimacy with GodReligion vs. relationship with GodPractical ways to grow closer to GodOvercoming spiritual dryness and routine faithThe inspiration behind How To Love God: Living Out The Greatest CommandmentGuest: Marcus Alexander Velazquez 🌐 Website: https://www.IntimateWithGod.com 📖 Learn more about Marcus's book: How To Love God: Living Out The Greatest Commandment 🎙️ About Rybickulous Faith: The Rybickulous Faith Podcast shares real stories, real faith, and Rybickulous hope. Hosted by S.E. Rybicki, each episode features honest Christian conversations, powerful testimonies, biblical encouragement, and practical faith for everyday life. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Christian interviews, testimonies, and faith-filled encouragement every Monday at 6:00 AM EST. 🌐 Website: https://www.rybickulous.com 🎧 Podcast: https://therybickulousfaithpodcast.riverside.com 📚 Books & Resources: https://www.rybickulous.com/shop 🤝 Become a Faith Partner: https://www.rybickulous.com/donate #HowToLoveGod #IntimacyWithGod #RelationshipWithGod #ChristianPodcast #ChristianFaith #Mark1230 #FaithOverReligion #GrowCloserToGod #RybickulousFaith #MarcusVelazquez 🎵 Music Attribution Licensed music used with permission. License Code: ULBWSROJUTCQYBWF

    How to Love God: What Most Christians Get Wrong About the Greatest Commandment
  5. Jun 22

    Religion vs Relationship With God | Mitchell Beecher’s Story of Spiritual Freedom

    In this powerful episode of the Rybickulous Faith Podcast, Mitchell Beecher shares his journey from religious performance and spiritual routine into a genuine, transformational relationship with Jesus Christ. From his Lutheran upbringing to film and theatre, living in Russia, and eventually launching Kingdom Builders, Mitchell opens up about what it means to move beyond passive Christianity and actively build the Kingdom of God. Together, we discuss: ✨ Religion vs relationship with God ✨ Breaking free from spiritual strongholds ✨ Walking in authentic faith ✨ Why many Christians feel spiritually stuck ✨ Spiritual freedom and obedience ✨ Building the Kingdom in everyday life ✨ Engaging difficult faith conversations with truth and grace ✨ Mitchell’s books Break Free and Engaging Islam If you’ve ever felt disconnected from God, burned out by religion, or unsure how to fully step into your calling, this conversation will challenge and encourage you. 📖 Featured Book by Mitchell Beecher: Break Free: https://amzn.to/4tWc9XP 🌐 Connect with Mitchell Beecher: Website: https://bekingdombuilders.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCap9wDBEv3jEcskuIXgW6lg 🎙️ Listen to More Episodes of the Rybickulous Faith Podcast: https://www.rybickulous.com/podcast 📚 Explore Books & Christian Resources by S.E. Rybicki: https://www.rybickulous.com/books-on-amazon 🌿 Free Christian Resources: https://www.rybickulous.com/resources 💌 Support the Ministry: https://www.rybickulous.com/donate 🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE to help spread real stories, real faith, and Rybickulous hope. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases made through affiliate links. #ChristianPodcast #ReligionVsRelationship #SpiritualFreedom #FaithJourney #ChristianTestimony #KingdomBuilding Music Attribution: E0WB39ESKBPUYRZP

    Religion vs Relationship With God | Mitchell Beecher’s Story of Spiritual Freedom
  6. Jun 16

    When God Changes Your Plans: Trusting Him Through Pain, Loss & Surrender

    What do you do when God’s plan looks nothing like the life you expected? In this powerful episode of the Rybickulous Faith Podcast, Sarah Rybicki sits down with Krystina Dixon; ordained chaplain, author, and Christian Life & Legacy Coach, to discuss faith, surrender, trauma, identity, and trusting God through life’s most difficult seasons. Krystina shares her personal testimony of loss, heartbreak, and learning to trust God's goodness even when His plans didn't make sense. Together, Sarah and Krystina explore the real cost of obedience, overcoming limiting beliefs, renewing the mind through Scripture, and finding hope in God's presence during seasons of suffering. If you've ever struggled to understand God's plan, questioned His timing, wrestled with disappointment, or needed encouragement to keep moving forward in faith, this conversation is for you. In This Episode: ✅ Trusting God when life doesn't make sense ✅ Surrendering your plans to God's will ✅ Finding hope in painful seasons ✅ Overcoming limiting beliefs through faith ✅ Renewing your mind with biblical truth ✅ Rebuilding your identity in Christ ✅ The connection between faith and neuroscience ✅ Learning obedience through hardship ✅ God's presence in suffering and loss ✅ Encouragement for Christian women navigating difficult seasons Connect with Krystina Dixon 🌐 Website: https://www.breathelifecoachingllc.com 🔗 Links: https://linktr.ee/breathelifecoachingllc Connect with Sarah Rybicki & Rybickulous Faith 🌐 Website: https://rybickulous.com 🎙️ Podcast: https://therybickulousfaithpodcast.riverside.com 📚 Books by S.E. Rybicki: https://www.rybickulous.com/books-on-amazon 📧 Newsletter: https://therybickulousfaithpodcast.riverside.com/newsletter 🤝 Become a Faith Partner: https://www.rybickulous.com/donate 💬 What part of Krystina's testimony encouraged you most? Share your thoughts in the comments below. 👍 If this episode encouraged you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs hope today. #TrustingGod #ChristianTestimony #FaithOverFear #SurrenderToGod #ChristianPodcast #RybickulousFaith #IdentityInChrist Music attribution: HQQXXKBQL7PGHTEW

    When God Changes Your Plans: Trusting Him Through Pain, Loss & Surrender
  7. Jun 8

    Christian Domestic Violence Testimony | How God Helped Diane Perez Escape Abuse

    She survived 12 years of domestic violence… and found healing, freedom, and identity through Jesus Christ. In this powerful episode of the Rybickulous Faith Podcast, Diane Perez shares her raw and honest testimony of escaping abuse, rebuilding her life through faith, and helping other women walk in freedom through Christ-centered healing and mindset transformation. Diane is the founder of God’s Princess Life Coaching LLC, where she encourages women to recognize their worth, break free from toxic cycles, and remember that they are daughters of the King. This conversation dives into: ✨ Why women stay in abusive relationships ✨ The emotional and spiritual impact of domestic violence ✨ Healing trauma through faith in Jesus ✨ Identity in Christ after abuse ✨ How to leave and stay free ✨ Red flags women should not ignore ✨ God’s role in restoration and healing If you’ve ever struggled with fear, shame, toxic relationships, emotional abuse, or rebuilding your identity after trauma, this episode offers biblical encouragement, practical insight, and real hope. ⚠️ Please note: This episode discusses domestic violence and may be sensitive for some viewers. ⸻ 🔗 Connect with Diane Perez: 🌐 https://godsprincesslifecoaching.godaddysites.com/ 🔗 Explore More from Rybickulous Faith: 🌐 https://www.rybickulous.com 📚 Books by S.E. Rybicki: https://www.rybickulous.com/books-on-amazon 🎙️ Listen to the Rybickulous Faith Podcast: https://www.rybickulous.com/rybickulous-faith-podcast ⸻ 📌 Subscribe for more: Christian testimony videosFaith-based healing conversationsReal stories of redemptionBiblical encouragement for womenHonest Christian conversations without perfection culture⸻ #ChristianTestimony #DomesticViolenceSurvivor #HealingThroughFaith #ChristianWomen #FaithPodcast #AbuseRecovery #IdentityInChrist #RybickulousFaith #WomenOfFaith #JesusHeals

    Christian Domestic Violence Testimony | How God Helped Diane Perez Escape Abuse
  8. Jun 1

    Trusting God Through Grief | Cassandra Rivers’ Powerful Christian Testimony

    What does it look like to keep trusting God when life feels unbearably heavy? In this powerful episode of the Rybickulous Faith Podcast, Cassandra Rivers shares her deeply personal Christian testimony of grief, trauma, healing, and surrender. From military trauma and self-destructive coping mechanisms to the heartbreaking loss of her infant daughter, Cassandra opens up about the painful seasons that ultimately led her back to God’s healing presence. Together, we talk about trusting God through grief, overcoming trauma through faith, healing emotionally through Christ, and learning how to surrender pain instead of carrying it alone. Cassandra also shares the heart behind her award-winning book Growth in the Grief and how God transformed suffering into purpose, hope, and ministry. If you’ve ever struggled with grief, questioned God during suffering, battled emotional pain, or wondered whether healing is possible, this conversation is for you. 💙 In this episode: Trusting God through griefHealing from trauma through faithChristian testimony about loss and surrenderFinding hope after tragedyFaith after loss and sufferingGrowing spiritually through hardshipHealing in marriage, motherhood, and purposeThe story behind Growth in the Grief 📖 Featured Guest: Cassandra Rivers (Cassandra Armstrong) is an award-winning author, podcaster, veteran, homeschooling mom, entrepreneur, and advocate for healing through Christ-centered faith. 🔗 Connect with Cassandra: Website: https://www.cassandraarmstrongbooks.com Rooted Podcast: https://www.rootedproduction.com 📚 Find her book: Growth in the Grief 🎙️ Subscribe to the Rybickulous Faith Podcast for real stories, real faith, and Rybickulous hope . 🌐 Listen on major podcast platforms: https://therybickulousfaithpodcast.riverside.com/ #ChristianTestimony #GriefHealing #TrustingGod #FaithThroughHardTimes #RybickulousFaith

    Trusting God Through Grief | Cassandra Rivers’ Powerful Christian Testimony

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What if your story isn’t something to hide—but something God wants to use? Welcome to Rybickulous Faith, where real stories meet real faith and remind us that God is still working in the messy, unexpected, and Rybickulous parts of our lives. Hosted by author, evangelist, publishing coach, and podcast host S.E. Rybicki (Sarah Rybicki), Rybickulous Faith brings together everyday people, ministry leaders, authors, and voices from all walks of life for honest conversations about following Jesus through addiction, trauma, doubt, loss, healing, calling, and everything in between. Season 3 marks a new chapter. Rybickulous Faith is growing—and so is our community. Beginning August 10, 2026, new episodes will also be available on Abundant TV, bringing these stories of faith, redemption, and hope to even more people. This isn’t polished Christianity. This is Faith Without the Filter. Because your testimony matters. Your story can point someone toward Jesus. And together, we can keep sharing our Rybickulous Faith. Shalom, y’all. ❤️ 🎙️ New episodes every Monday at 6:00 AM 📍 Watch + listen: YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more 🔗 More at: https://www.rybickulous.com Keep Sharing Your Rybickulous Faith