The Redeemed Backslider

Kathy Chastain
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“Welcome to The Redeemed Backslider—with your host, Kathy Chastain, Christian-based psychotherapist and a redeemed backslider. This podcast dedicated to those who have wandered but are ready to return to the life-changing power of grace and the freedom found in Jesus. In Luke 4:18, Jesus proclaimed: ‘The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed.’ This is the heart of our message. Whether you’re wrestling with regret, despair, seeking freedom from spiritual chains, or longing to see the light of God’s love again, you’re not alone. Here, we share testimonies, biblical truths, and encouragement to remind you that no one is too far gone for God’s redemption. This is your invitation to find healing, hope, and restoration in Jesus. Welcome to The Redeemed Backslider—where grace is greater than your past and your future is abundant when God redeems your story.” https://www.buzzsprout.com/2446178/subscribe

  1. 1d ago

    Slow Drift But Still Chosen- Amelia Borja #TRB Episode 60

    Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever told yourself, “I didn’t mean to walk away,” Amelia Borha’s story will feel uncomfortably familiar and deeply hopeful. Amelia grew up in church, loved God, and built real spiritual roots through youth group, music ministry, camps, and missions trips. But her backsliding didn’t start with a dramatic rebellion. It started with a schedule, a few missed services, and a quiet drift that seemed harmless until it wasn’t. Tune in for more... Support the show Partner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.org Follow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed Backslider Kathy has three books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online: "Where Did That Come From?" A children's book "Redeem California, With God it IS Possible"  "God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California"

    Slow Drift But Still Chosen- Amelia Borja #TRB Episode 60

  2. Jul 21

    The Prodigal Preacher- Pastor Donavon Hill #TRB Episode 59

    Send us Fan Mail Some people don’t walk away from God because they stop caring. They walk away because disappointment turns into bitterness, and bitterness starts rewriting the story. Pastor Donovan Hill tells the honest version: raised in church, called to preach, then blindsided by a pastor’s scandal that shattered his picture of leadership, faith, and identity. We trace how that fracture turned into escape, first through music, then through Nashville’s pressure cooker of ambition, ego, and influence. Donovan shares what faith deconstruction felt like from the inside: the slow shedding of standards, then doctrine, then confidence in the Bible itself, and why it can feel like liberation even while peace disappears. If you’ve ever wondered how a “good kid” ends up far from the Father’s house, this conversation puts real words to it. Tune in for the rest of the story... To purchase Pastor Hill's book, I am3, click the link- https://a.co/d/0awpzBKT Support the show Partner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.org Follow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed Backslider Kathy has three books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online: "Where Did That Come From?" A children's book "Redeem California, With God it IS Possible"  "God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California"

    The Prodigal Preacher- Pastor Donavon Hill #TRB Episode 59

  3. Jul 16

    Saved From Intrusive Thoughts- Tommi Deaver #TRB Episode 58

    Send us Fan Mail Intrusive thoughts are one of the most isolating battles because they feel personal, loud, and impossible to explain. When our guest Tommy Deaver tells us hers started around age five, it puts language to what so many adults still cannot name. Tommi was not raised in church, carried anxiety and racing thoughts for years, and learned early how to look “fine” while fighting a war in her mind. Tune in for the rest of her amazing testimony! Support the show Partner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.org Follow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed Backslider Kathy has three books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online: "Where Did That Come From?" A children's book "Redeem California, With God it IS Possible"  "God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California"

    Saved From Intrusive Thoughts- Tommi Deaver #TRB Episode 58

  4. Jul 9

    From Confusion to Conviction- Shawn McDonald #TRB Episode 57

    Send us Fan Mail He grew up in church, but the altar scared him, fitting in felt urgent, and “I’ll come back someday” sounded believable for a long time. Sean McDonald joins me to tell the story behind his return to Jesus and why the biggest obstacles were not just behaviors, but shame, identity, and the lies that keep people out of the building. We talk about what it’s like being raised by a praying mom while your dad only shows up on the big holidays, and how that tension shapes a kid’s view of God and church. Sean shares how he drifted through the teen years, started drinking and smoking, and convinced himself he needed to get clean before he could walk through the doors again. We dig into how common that “fix yourself first” mindset is for prodigals and why it quietly delays healing. Tune in for more from Shawn McDonald Support the show Partner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.org Follow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed Backslider Kathy has three books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online: "Where Did That Come From?" A children's book "Redeem California, With God it IS Possible"  "God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California"

    From Confusion to Conviction- Shawn McDonald #TRB Episode 57

  5. Jun 18

    A Conversation with Bishop Jim McPhaill #TRB Episode 56

    Send us Fan Mail You can sit in a church pew and still feel a hundred miles away from God and you can be far away and still feel pulled toward home. I talk with Bishop Jim McPhaill, the pastor who has had a front-row seat to my own back-and-forth journey, about what he has learned across 44 years of ministry and why most people do not “choose rebellion” so much as they slowly drift. He shares a simple, unforgettable picture of the lost sheep, and it lands because it explains how spiritual distance can grow quietly until returning feels impossible. We talk about this subject and more. Tune in for more of the conversation with Bishop McPhaill Kathy’s Children’s Book, “Where Did That Cone From” can be found on Amazon or follow this link 👉 https://a.co/d/096QAAUG Support the show Partner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.org Follow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed Backslider Kathy has three books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online: "Where Did That Come From?" A children's book "Redeem California, With God it IS Possible"  "God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California"

    A Conversation with Bishop Jim McPhaill #TRB Episode 56

  6. Jun 2

    Prodigal Q & A Episode 55 The Redeemed Backslider

    Send us Fan Mail In this Episode, Kathy sits down with some of her first guests to talk about what has life been like since you rededicated your life. The ups and downs, the good times and the hard times. They answer a total of 19 questions. (Left to Right) Keith Battle Episode 2 Keri McPhaill-Rodriguez, Episode 3 Kathy Chastain (host) Episode 1 Reyna Galvez Episode 5 Victor Molano Episode 15 Support the show Partner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.org Follow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed Backslider Kathy has three books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online: "Where Did That Come From?" A children's book "Redeem California, With God it IS Possible"  "God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California"

    Prodigal Q & A Episode 55 The Redeemed Backslider

  7. May 14

    Lost Everything Then Lost Myself- Tabitha Lopez TRB Episode 54

    Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever felt like God’s love depended on how perfectly you followed the rules, Tabitha Lopez’s story will hit close to home. She grew up in a strict United Pentecostal world where standards, leadership pressure, and fear of “getting it wrong” shaped her identity, even while she genuinely loved God and hungered for the Bible. Then Hurricane Katrina wiped out her home and community overnight, and the faith that felt unshakable suddenly had nothing familiar to stand on.  We talk through what happens after trauma when you’re grieving, angry, and trying to make sense of why God didn’t prevent the pain. Tabitha shares the slow slide into isolation, social anxiety, depression, self harm, and suicidal thoughts, plus the complicated church dynamics that can deepen shame instead of bringing healing. The most surprising part of her testimony is the detour into Jehovah’s Witnesses, not as a flashy rebellion, but as a desperate attempt to find belonging and rebuild a life without trusting God. Tune in to hear the rest... Find Tabitha's book, "No Longer A Prodigal" on Amazon Support the show Partner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.org Follow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed Backslider Kathy has three books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online: "Where Did That Come From?" A children's book "Redeem California, With God it IS Possible"  "God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California"

    Lost Everything Then Lost Myself- Tabitha Lopez TRB Episode 54

  8. Apr 30

    Delivered From "IT" Amber Alonso: TRB Episode 53

    Send us Fan Mail She was the “good kid,” the straight-A student, the one who looked fine. But beneath the surface, Amber Alonzo was carrying loneliness, bullying, grief, and a private depression that eventually turned into anorexia nervosa and relentless intrusive thoughts. Amber joins me to tell the truth about what eating disorders actually feel like, how quickly control becomes obsession, and why so many teens hide pain behind perfectionism and people pleasing. Tune in to hear the complete testimony of Amber Alonso! Support the show Partner with us : https://www.theredeemedbackslider.org Follow us on Insta & Facebook: The Redeemed Backslider Kathy has three books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online: "Where Did That Come From?" A children's book "Redeem California, With God it IS Possible"  "God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California"

    Delivered From "IT" Amber Alonso: TRB Episode 53
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“Welcome to The Redeemed Backslider—with your host, Kathy Chastain, Christian-based psychotherapist and a redeemed backslider. This podcast dedicated to those who have wandered but are ready to return to the life-changing power of grace and the freedom found in Jesus. In Luke 4:18, Jesus proclaimed: ‘The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed.’ This is the heart of our message. Whether you’re wrestling with regret, despair, seeking freedom from spiritual chains, or longing to see the light of God’s love again, you’re not alone. Here, we share testimonies, biblical truths, and encouragement to remind you that no one is too far gone for God’s redemption. This is your invitation to find healing, hope, and restoration in Jesus. Welcome to The Redeemed Backslider—where grace is greater than your past and your future is abundant when God redeems your story.” https://www.buzzsprout.com/2446178/subscribe

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  • Creator
    Kathy Chastain
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Redeemed Backslider
  • Show Website
    The Redeemed Backslider

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