Refined Misfit Podcast

Refined Misfit
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Life doesn’t always go according to plan. Refined Misfit is a faith-based podcast where real people share the stories behind the struggles, the trials, setbacks, breakthroughs, and moments that changed everything. Through honest testimonies and conversations, we talk about faith, identity, relationships, purpose, redemption, and the messy realities of life. Because even the seasons we wish we could erase can be used by God to refine us into who He created us to be.

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    From Religion to Relationship: Melissa’s Testimony & Life Conversations

    In this episode, Melissa shares the story of how she found Jesus in an unexpected place, right in the middle of her college sorority years. Raised Catholic, Melissa grew up knowing about God, but it wasn't until college that she discovered what it meant to have a true, personal relationship with Jesus. What began as a season of searching turned into a life transformed by faith, leading her into ministry, marriage, motherhood, and the many adventures that came along the way. We also dive into the realities of raising children in today's world, navigating motherhood, and being intentional about the lives and values we're building in our families. Melissa shares how her own journey has led her to create Free 2 B Coaching, a business dedicated to helping women break free from sugar addiction, build healthier habits, and embrace a healthier lifestyle. Whether you're in a season of growing in your faith, navigating motherhood, or looking for encouragement to make healthier choices, this conversation is full of truth, encouragement, and reminders of the freedom that comes when we allow God to lead us. Want to learn more about Melissa's coaching or take a step toward a healthier lifestyle? Visit free2bcoaching.com to learn more about her coaching services! To be be a guest on the podcast or have Erin and Kris read your testimony, click the link here to send it over! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/bc7G9gszLArk3xaL6⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also catch us on socials: Instagram: @refinedmisfitpodcast TikTok: refined.misfit

  2. Oct 26

    Don't Just Go to Church, Be the Church: Bailey's Testimony

    In this episode, Bailey opens up about the seasons that have tested her faith, stretched her heart, and shaped the woman she is today. From infertility and deployment to the loss of loved ones and life’s unexpected hardships, she shares how God has remained faithful through it all, even in the moments when life felt overwhelming and the way forward wasn’t always clear. At the heart of Bailey’s story is the incredible sisterhood God has placed in her life. She shares about her two biological sisters and two dear friends who became sisters along the way, four women who have shown up for her in some of her hardest seasons. Through prayers, tears, encouragement, and simply being present when it mattered most, these women have reminded her that she never has to walk through life’s challenges alone. Their love and support are a beautiful picture of what it means to live out our faith and be the hands and feet of Jesus to the people around us. Bailey’s story is also a powerful reminder that being the church is about so much more than walking through the doors of a building on Sunday morning. It’s about showing up when someone is hurting, loving others through their struggles, offering hope when life feels heavy, and reflecting the heart of Jesus in our everyday lives. Sometimes, being the church looks like praying alongside a friend, sitting with someone in their grief, or simply reminding someone that they are not alone. Through the women who have stood beside her, Bailey has experienced the beauty of a faith that is lived out through love, action, and genuine community. Whether you’re walking through a difficult season yourself, supporting someone you love, or simply needing a reminder of God’s faithfulness, this episode will encourage your heart. Bailey’s story reminds us that even in life’s hardest moments, God is present, He is working, and He often uses the people He places in our lives to show us His love in tangible ways. It’s a beautiful reminder to cherish the people who show up for us, to be that person for someone else, and to trust that we never have to face life’s challenges alone. Bailey’s Anchoring Scripture: Isaiah 41:10 “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” May this conversation encourage you to lean into your faith, appreciate the sisters and friends who walk beside you, and look for opportunities to be the hands and feet of Jesus in someone else’s life. Because sometimes, God’s love is reflected most clearly through the people who show up, stay close, and remind us we are never alone.

  3. Oct 13

    "You Will Not Face This Alone" - Lauren's Testimony

    What happens when God meets you in a place of peace, only to send you back with a purpose? In this powerful and deeply moving episode, we hear Lauren's story whose faith journey began at a young age but came alive in a life-changing way through her sister testifying to her. What followed was a journey she never could have imagined; one marked by a medical crisis, a near-death experience, a long road to recovery, and health challenges that would continue to test her strength. Yet through it all, God's mercy and grace remained present. Even in the darkest moments, He was not finished with her story. Today, her faith burns brighter than ever. Her testimony is a reminder that even when life takes an unexpected turn, God can meet us in the storm, carry us through the impossible, and remind us that our lives still hold purpose. Join us for an inspiring conversation about faith, healing, perseverance, and the God who holds us even when we cannot understand the journey. Sometimes, the greatest evidence of God's grace is simply that He brought you through and you're still here. "You will not face this alone."

  4. Sep 29

    Set Free Stay Free: Roni's Journey to Freedom in Christ

    What happens when a life once marked by addiction becomes a life surrendered to God? In this powerful episode, Roni shares her story of addiction, relapse, redemption, and discovering a new purpose through Jesus. Her journey brought her twice to a ministry in Mexico that focused not only on recovery, but on discipleship and learning what it truly means to follow Christ. After a relapse, Roni returned to Mexico and this time, God was leading her into a completely new life. Roni opens up about her journey, meeting her husband, walking through a painful season of loss, and how God has carried her through it all. Now, she and her husband are stepping into a new chapter of ministry with a heart for helping others who are where Roni once was. Her story is a reminder that God can meet us in the middle of our mess, redeem what feels broken, rewrite our story, and give us a purpose we never saw coming. And now, Roni and her husband are helping create that same opportunity for others. Their ministry, Set Free Stay Free, is centered on helping people experience true freedom, not simply from addiction, but through a life transformed by Jesus. Through recovery, discipleship, community, and learning what it means to follow Christ, they are coming alongside people who are searching for hope and a new beginning. This ministry is deeply personal to Roni. She knows firsthand what it is like to walk through addiction, relapse, brokenness, and the struggle to find a way forward. She also knows what it looks like when God meets you there and begins writing a completely different story. Would you consider coming alongside Roni and her husband through prayer and financial support? Your generosity helps provide the resources needed to continue reaching people who are looking for freedom, healing, hope, and a new life in Christ. What you give could help someone else take the same kind of life-changing step that Roni once took. Please consider supporting Set Free Stay Free and investing in the lives they are reaching. Support the ministry here:https://givebutter.com/c/SetFreeStayFree Want to be a guest on the podcast or have Erin and Kris read your testimony? Send your story here:https://forms.gle/bc7G9gszLArk3xaL6 You can also follow us on social media: Instagram: @refinedmisfitpodcastTikTok: @refined.misfit

  5. Sep 15

    Love, Loss, & God Meeting Us 30 Minutes At a Time: Renee's Testimony

    Thirty Minutes at a Time What do you do when the life you knew changes in an instant? Almost five years after losing her husband, Renee discusses her walk through grief, how God showed up in the middle of it, and what it means to live again on the other side of unimaginable loss. As a mom to three girls, she knows firsthand that grief doesn’t follow a timeline, and healing doesn’t mean forgetting. In today's episode, Renee shares the honest, difficult, beautiful journey of learning to breathe again, smile again, laugh again, and picking up the pieces again with God by her side. She talks about the moments when getting through the next day felt impossible, and the grace of taking life not one day at a time, but sometimes just 30 minutes at a time. Because sometimes healing looks like tears and simple prayers. Sometimes it looks like simply getting through the next 30 minutes. And sometimes, somewhere in the middle of it all, you realize, you’re smiling again. To be be a guest on the podcast or have Erin and Kris read your testimony, click the link here to send it over! ⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/bc7G9gszLArk3xaL6⁠⁠⁠ You can also catch us on socials: Instagram: @refinedmisfitpodcast TikTok: refined.misfit

  6. Sep 8

    God, Carry Us Through Another Day: Sheila's Testimony

    God, Carry Us Through Another Day For years, Sheila kept her story hidden because of shame and fear of judgment. In this powerful testimony, she shares how God carried her through loss, domestic violence, single motherhood, financial hardship, and the terrifying decision to leave an unsafe relationship. Her prayer through it all was simple: “God, please carry us through another day.” In this episode, Sheila shares her story to remind others that shame does not disqualify you, your past does not define you, and God never abandons His children. He is faithful, and He is not done with your story. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence:National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)Text START to 88788. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. To be be a guest on the podcast or have Erin and Kris read your testimony, click the link here to send it over! ⁠⁠https://forms.gle/bc7G9gszLArk3xaL6⁠⁠ You can also catch us on socials: Instagram: @refinedmisfitpodcast TikTok: refined.misfit

  7. Sep 1

    Grace, Grit & a Baby: Erin's Testimony Part 1

    Erin’s story is one of grace, redemption, grit, and discovering who she truly is in Christ. Growing up as a “church girl” while living a very different lifestyle outside of church, Erin spent years feeling like she was living two different lives. After walking through a difficult relationship that was eventually restored into a beautiful marriage, an unexpected pregnancy before marriage brought deep feelings of shame and guilt. But God met Erin in the middle of it all. Becoming a mother to her daughter became the catalyst for a life-changing realization: she never wanted her daughter to carry the shame she had carried. As she looked at her little girl, Erin began to understand her identity in Christ in a whole new way, and that shame was never who God created her to be. That realization sparked a new season of faith, courage, and determination. With plenty of obstacles along the way, Erin worked her way through both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees, refusing to let the odds define what was possible for her. She later welcomed her son and continued to see God’s faithfulness unfold in her life, marriage, and motherhood. Now, Erin brings that same honesty and grit to conversations about faith, identity, purpose, perseverance, and everything in between. Through her testimony and the stories she shares, Erin hopes to create a space where faith feels real, growth feels possible, and no one has to pretend they have it all figured out. To be be a guest on the podcast or have Erin and Kris read your testimony, click the link here to send it over! ⁠https://forms.gle/bc7G9gszLArk3xaL6⁠ You can also catch us on socials: Instagram: @refinedmisfitpodcast TikTok: refined.misfit

  8. Aug 25

    From the Bottle to the Bible: Kris's Testimony

    After years of drinking, Kris got sober four years ago and began a journey that would transform far more than her relationship with alcohol. As a wife and mom of three, she knew she wanted a different life, not just for herself, but for her family. Through AA, getting baptized, finding community in a church recovery group, prayer, and learning to lean on God, Kris discovered a new foundation for her life. Her story is a reminder that sometimes the parts of our lives we wish we could erase become the very places where God transforms us and uses us for his purpose. In this episode, Kris shares her honest journey from addiction and recovery to faith, surrender, and discovering a new life with God; one day at a time. A story of redemption, transformation, and what it means to be a Refined Misfit. To be be a guest on the podcast or have Erin and Kris read your testimony, click the link here to send it over! ⁠https://forms.gle/bc7G9gszLArk3xaL6⁠ You can also catch us on socials: Instagram: @refinedmisfitpodcast TikTok: refined.misfit

  9. Aug 24

    Meet the Misfits Behind the Mic

    Meet the Misfits Behind the Mic! Before the testimonies, before the hard conversations, and before the stories of redemption, there’s us. In our very first episode of Refined Misfit, get to know Kris and Erin beyond the mic. We’re talking about how we met, the friendship that brought us here, the experiences that shaped us, and the unexpected way God began weaving all of it together. Refined Misfit was born from a simple belief: your stories don't have to be perfect to have purpose. Sometimes the places that make us feel like misfits are the very places God uses to refine us. So, who are the women behind the misfits? Press play and come find out. ❤️‍🔥 To be be a guest on the podcast or have Erin and Kris read your testimony, click the link here to send it over! https://forms.gle/bc7G9gszLArk3xaL6 You can also catch us on socials: Instagram: @refinedmisfitpodcast TikTok: refined.misfit

  • 9 Episodes

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Life doesn’t always go according to plan. Refined Misfit is a faith-based podcast where real people share the stories behind the struggles, the trials, setbacks, breakthroughs, and moments that changed everything. Through honest testimonies and conversations, we talk about faith, identity, relationships, purpose, redemption, and the messy realities of life. Because even the seasons we wish we could erase can be used by God to refine us into who He created us to be.

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  • Creator
    Refined Misfit
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Refined Misfit
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