Stories of Freedom
Stories of Freedom is a podcast about discovering and embracing who you are in Christ. Join Dan Studt, President of FICM-USA, and co-host Lauren Boyt as they talk to people who have overcome obstacles, gained freedom, and found abundant life. After each interview, they discuss what Biblical principles are evident in each person's story and how they can apply to your life. At Freedom in Christ Ministries, we believe that growth and transformation is possible for every believer—and that's what this podcast is all about. Wherever you are in your faith journey, we pray that these “stories of freedom” inspire you to trust God to a greater extent.
Episodes
Today’s guests are Sue and Phil Huber. Phil and Sue have been married 30 years this August but it has not always been a dream - rather a nightmare at times. With listening to good counsel as well as taking to heart the Freedom in Christ principles, Phil and Sue are walking in a healthy, ...
Today’s guest is Brian Westphalen. At a young age, Brian’s mom was diagnosed with cancer, which led him to have a lot of questions about God and life. As a college student, someone introduced him to Jesus and he threw himself fully into ministry with Campus Crusade for Christ. While in ministry he met his now wife, Jewl. Together, he and Jewl served the ministry and even spent time overseas in Russia on missions. Now, Brain and Jew...
Today’s guest is Alison Cullen. Alison grew up in a home where she was exposed to occult practices, but nevertheless met Jesus and became a believer at a young age. She then spe...
Rod Woods and his wife, Karen, moved to City Temple in London in September 2001, after previously serving churches near St. Louis, Missouri. Over the years, Rod has worked with many churches and marketplace leaders, seeking to help them lead more effectively. Rod has a Doctor of Ministry in Missiology from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Chicago. He is the author of Freed to Lead, and co-author with Stev...
Neil Anderson is the founder of Freedom in Christ Ministries and the best-selling author of books Victory Over the Darkness and The Bondage Breaker. Originally raised on a farm in Minnesota, Neil left a successful aerospace engineering job to go into ministry. As a pastor and later as a seminary professor, Neil noticed a common phenomenon among the people he was serving—even though they were Christians, they kept struggling with th...
Today’s guest is Chris Campbell. Chris is a licensed Christian Counselor, practicing in West Virginia. Chris began his adult life as an engineer, then became a pastor, and now is a counselor. In today’s episode, Chris will give us a broad overview of how Freedom in Christ Ministries resources can work hand in hand with licensed counseling. Some sensitive topics may be brought up, so if you’re listeneing with ch...
Today’s guest is Kat Rodman. Kat is newly married and is working as a graphic designer in Orange County California. Kat grew up in a Christian home, but walked away from God when she experienced the loss of her father. Through God’s grace, she came back to following Jesus in high school. She consistently walked out her faith...
Today’s guest is Matt Massingale. Matt is a father, husband, and the recent author of one of our new fee resources “No Power Over Me: Demolishing Satan’s Lies”. Matt grew up in a small town in Louisiana, where he was exposed to some pretty scary circumstances. Nevertheless, Matt became a believer at age 15. It wasn’t until about 10 years later, when he read Victory Over the Dark...
Today’s Guest is Beverly Wilburn. Beverly grew up in a difficult home, but her Grandfather was a Baptist preacher who showed her the love of God. After his passing, she was looking for a Christian who showed the same kind of love as her grandfather. When she couldn’t find it, she turned to Atheism and professed that there wasn’t a God. Years later, a friend brought her to a bible study, where she accepted Jesus...
Today’s guests are Josh and Many Shaarda. Josh and Mandy met in Bible College, and once they got married, they made the difficult decision to move to an unreached part of Nigeria. After a few years there, the Shaardas felt the Lord move them to Uganda, where they now live with their children. In Uganda, Josh and Mandy have used the message of Freedom in Christ to minister to all the people of Uganda, but specif...
Today’s Guest is Sarah Keel. Sarah is a wife, mother, and executive director of Renew Clinic- a Christ centered recovery ministry for those who have struggled with substance abuse.
Sarah grew up in a home where she experienced lots of change and was not introduced to the love of God. In rebellion, she turned to drugs and found herself in jail, facing potential prison time. It was in jail th...
Today’s guest is Billy Burleigh. Billy accepted Jesus when he was a young boy, but soon after he had a thought come into his mind: “God made a mistake, I’m a girl”. Billy started to believe the lies of the enemy, and after encouragement from his therapist, decided to undergo gender reassignment surgery and present himself as a woman.
After 7 years of presenting as a woman, Billy became des...
Today’s guest is Amber Ward. Amber met Jesus at a young age and she and her late husband met in their high school youth ministry. After their daughters were born, Amber’s husband was diagnosed with a chronic illness. Through this difficulties of his illness, Amber’s husband became verbally abusive to her and their daughters.
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We have an exciting announcement! Today's Guest is Lauren Boyt, who will be the new co-host of Stories of Freedom Podcast! Lauren is a recent graduate from Baylor University and is Freedom in Christ's new Communications and Content Manager!
Lauren grew up in a healthy Christian home. But being the middle of three girls, she began to believe lies that she was not as importan...
Today’s guest is Rosemary Tong Davidson. Rosemary lives in Los Angeles, California, with her husband, Ronnie. Rosemary’s childhood was unstable, and she suffered both verbal and physical abuse. When she was 8 years old, her aunt and uncle gave her a Bible tract, and she prayed to receive Jesus in her heart. However, her view of herself was damaged due to the abuse and rejection she experienced as a child. Even ...
Our Guest today is Pati Colston. Pati is a licensed clinical social worker currently working at a Christian pregnancy center. Pati began a relationship with Jesus after attending Vacation Bible School but eventually drifted away from God. While she did return to her faith as an adult, the brokenness and dysfunction she experienced in her family growing up caused her to believe that she had to be perfect to earn...
Today’s guest is Jamesetta Roach. She is a Pastor and Christian Counselor in St Louis. Jamesetta grew up in a Christian home and felt a call to ministry at a young age.
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This week’s guest is Rachel Kyriazis. Rachel lives in Pittsburg and currently works at a non-profit that works with at-risk youth. She met Jesus when she was young, but she began to really struggle with anxiety and hearing voices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nothing seemed to help, so Rachel lived in a constant state of fear and anxiety. She got to such a low point that she believed she was unforgivable and al...
Our guest today is Mark Eshelman.
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