Called By God Podcast

Called By God Podcast

Called by GOD with Nicson Silvanie & Adnie Gaudin is a podcast that will inspire, encourage, educate, and help people from all walks of life. Each episode will consist of a Christian sharing the inspiring testimony of their obedience to God's call. What ensues is an authentic and transparent spiritual conversation with laughter, tears, and more.

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October 13, 2025 22 mins

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A domestic violence survivor recounts her harrowing 13-year marriage culminating in a near-fatal strangulation incident that left her temporarily unable to move or speak.

• Married at three months pregnant due to church pressure to "correct" the situation
• Experienced three major violent incidents over 13 years, with the first strangulation occurring just six months into marriage
• Cycled t...

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Jamie Gadson shares her powerful journey from childhood sexual abuse at age three to finding healing through faith and therapy decades later. Her story reveals how early trauma created patterns of sexual addiction, low self-esteem, and harmful relationships that persisted until she confronted her past.

• Molested at age three by a 17-year-old female babysitter from her church
• Developed sexual addiction ...

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September 30, 2025 27 mins

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Adney shares her spiritual journey from attempting a 40-day fast to discovering her true ministry calling through healing from past trauma and finding her purpose in Georgia.

• Attempting a 40-day fast but learning to modify spiritual disciplines based on physical limitations
• Finding healing through EMDR therapy to address childhood trauma including losing her mother at age 7
• Discovering joy throu...

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September 29, 2025 27 mins

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A raw conversation about family tensions between Christian faith and voodoo practices leads to profound revelations about God's jealousy for His glory and His supernatural provision during life's toughest moments.

• After losing her brother to COVID, Adnie received divine clarity about why God didn't heal him: "Y'all will never take my glory"
• God began spiritually disconnec...

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September 22, 2025 28 mins

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Stephen D. Holder shares his journey of helping churches embrace technology to effectively reach new generations and expand their ministry impact. His work bridges the gap between outdated church systems and the digital world where potential members exist.

• Church visitor follow-up is crucial – people who take time to call visitors back can make all the difference
• Stephen's ministry focus is bring...

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September 15, 2025 29 mins

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Brother Stephen D Holder shares his journey from growing up with a single mother in Buffalo to finding faith through his grandmother's influence and a transformative experience at Christian camp.

• Growing up with a single mother who had spiritual background but didn't regularly attend church
• Grandmother's pivotal role in introducing him to church at age 8, simply saying "it's t...

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September 8, 2025 41 mins

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We celebrate five years of the Called by God podcast, reflecting on our journey of growth, challenges, and spiritual evolution since our first episode launched during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Starting with episode zero about what it means to be called by God and why many hesitate to obey the gospel
• Sharing the difficult yet rewarding decision to follow Christ and let go of everything familiar
• Disc...

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September 1, 2025 25 mins

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We're celebrating five years of the Called by God podcast by reflecting on our journey and the commitment to continue sharing powerful testimonies regardless of circumstances.

• The podcast began with a commitment that "the show must continue" even when hosts couldn't be present
• Looking back at our original logo with three doves representing the Trinity and our evolution to the Lion ...

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August 25, 2025 30 mins

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Faith requires seeing beyond physical obstacles to God's promises, even when circumstances seem overwhelming. We must remember God's faithfulness in our past to trust Him with our present challenges.

• Caleb stood apart from other spies by focusing on God's promise rather than the obstacles
• Many believers reduce their relationship with God to a mere checklist of religious activities
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August 18, 2025 30 mins

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Brother Nic and Sister Adnie explore the story of the 12 spies sent to explore the Promised Land, focusing on the contrast between seeing with physical eyes versus spiritual vision.

• The 12 tribal leaders spent 40 days spying in enemy territory without being detected
• Despite bringing back evidence of "a land flowing with milk and honey," 10 spies focused on obstacles rather than opportunities...

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Angelina shares her powerful testimony of hearing God's voice for the first time during a devastating breakup and experiencing supernatural peace instead of expected despair.

• After crying out "Who do I have now?" in her car, she clearly heard God respond "You have me"
• Despite ending a significant relationship, she never fell into depression or despair
• Creating necessary ...

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We explore the spiritual dimensions of sin and how to minister effectively to those in the LGBTQ community with compassion and truth. Our conversation reveals the importance of seeing people not as their sin but as souls thirsting for acceptance and love that can only truly be found in Christ.

• Understanding sin as a spiritual battle requiring spiritual weapons, not just behavioral modification
• Recogni...

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A woman's powerful testimony reveals her seven-year journey through a same-sex relationship and her eventual return to faith. She candidly shares how anger and disconnection led her to rationalize choices that conflicted with her Christian upbringing.

• Describes entering the LGBT community as finding a world of acceptance where "nobody's judging me, nobody's correcting me"
• Expl...

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Angalina McClinton shares her powerful journey of growing up in the church but only developing a real relationship with God later in life, highlighting the crucial difference between religious performance and authentic faith. 

• Getting baptized in second grade to "get the juice and crackers" but not understanding the commitment
• Surrounded by church all her life but missing the essential relat...

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July 14, 2025 37 mins

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We explore the biblical character Caleb, whose name means "faithful, wholehearted, and devoted," and discover how his story of spying out the Promised Land offers powerful lessons for modern believers.

• Biblical names carry significant meaning that often reflects character and destiny
• God commanded Moses to send 12 men to spy out the Promised Land before possession
• Caleb was only 40 yea...

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Brotherhood is a divine antidote to the isolation systems working to pull men apart in today's world. We explore how the cultural demand for men to display constant strength prevents them from acknowledging weakness and seeking connection.

• Christ himself demonstrated human vulnerability in the Garden of Gethsemane, showing that weakness is not a failure of manhood but part of humanity
• Modern syst...

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Brotherhood and accountability form the foundation of healthy masculinity, creating spaces where men can be vulnerable while growing stronger together. The isolation many men retreat to during difficult times is precisely what makes them most vulnerable to destructive patterns.

• Men are under spiritual attack because of the power they hold when united
• Traditional messages of "don't cry" ...

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Nic and Darryl tackle one of parenting's most uncomfortable challenges: talking to children about where babies come from and addressing questions about sex from a biblical perspective.

• Parents must choose between teaching their children about sex or letting the world teach them
• Age-appropriate conversations are essential when addressing children's curiosity
• Christian parents should emp...

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June 16, 2025 44 mins

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In this episode of the Called by God podcast, hosts Nic and RJ Dexter talked about responsibilities of fatherhood, particularly in guiding children towards a relationship with Jesus. They share personal stories of their own upbringings, the challenges of modern parenting, and the importance of living out one's faith as an example for children. The conversation emphasizes the need for vulnerability, the significan...

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June 9, 2025 33 mins

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What happens when fathers must parent while carrying their own wounds? We explore the complex journey of men trying to be providers and protectors while dealing with personal trauma and societal expectations.

• Fatherhood comes with immense pressure to provide, protect, and nurture even when wounded
• Men often struggle with vulnerability, building walls instead of seeking help
• The lack of positive ...

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