Cries Of Redemption
Cries of Redemption is a faith-based podcast dedicated to breaking the silence around trauma, abuse, and deep emotional pain. Hosted by Janelle Starkey, a survivor and advocate, this podcast invites you into raw, honest conversations about healing, redemption, and the power of speaking truth. Each episode blends personal storytelling, biblical encouragement, and practical steps toward healing for those who feel forgotten, unloved, or broken. Whether you’ve walked through trauma or are supporting someone who has, you are welcome here. There is still hope. There is still healing. And you are deeply and unconditionally loved.
Episodes
What happens when the people you should have been able to trust become the source of your deepest wounds?
In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Cries of Redemption, I sit down with Jessie as she shares a story she has carried for decades. From childhood sexual abuse and rape to domestic violence, trauma, suicidal thoughts, and experiences she says were blocked from her memory for years, Jessie opens up abou...
In this episode of The Most Offensive Word Today: Sin, I take a deeper look at drugs, alcohol, addiction, and the choices we make when we're hurting. I share some of my own experiences, talk about what Scripture says about our bodies and our choices, and explain why this conversation isn't about judging people who struggle—it’s about recognizing that there is hope, healing, and freedom through Christ.
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In this episode of The Most Offensive Word Today: Sin, I take on the difficult and often deeply personal topic of same-sex marriage.
I share a childhood experience of being falsely accused of “doing it” with my cousin, which resulted in us no longer being allowed to play together. I also talk about my own experiences with same-sex attraction, the way society can respond to homosexuality, and a time ...
The conversation continues as I revisit the men who argued they should be able to shoot someone simply because they feel threatened. Is feeling afraid enough to justify taking a life, or does God call us to examine something much deeper—the condition of our hearts?
In this episode, we explore the biblical truth, "As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he," and discuss the reality that evil is far more common&mda...
In this episode, I continue the The Most Offensive Word Today: Sin series by discussing one of the most sensitive and controversial topics in our culture today: gender change.
I share my own childhood experiences and the thoughts that led me to desire a different gender growing up. At the same time, I recognize that not everyone who struggles with gender identity or experiences gender dysphoria has endured a traumati...
One year ago today, on my birthday, Cries of Redemption began. A birthday I once never thought I would live to see.
In this deeply personal anniversary episode, I reflect on the struggles, victories, and spiritual battles that came with sharing the painful parts of my story over this past year. Speaking openly about trauma, shame, suicide, healing, and redemption has never been easy—but God has shown me how eve...
"Life has been a bit of a whirlwind lately! In this raw and unedited update (recorded straight from my phone), I’m sharing why I’ve been away from the mic and what I’m currently juggling.
From navigating unexpected health challenges and new medications to custom-making my niece’s prom dress (for her 12th-grade prom, which is the only prom she is attending), it’s been a season of testing&...
The conversation around women’s rights is everywhere—but what does God say?
In this episode, we address the history of woman, abortion, how sin carries different consequences, and why all sin still separates us from God. I again talk about why calling something sin can be so offensive to many people today. I also share part of my personal journey and how fear once shaped my decisions. No matter the ...
Why does the word sin offend people so deeply?
In this episode of Cries of Redemption, I talk about why sin must be addressed and why so many people react with anger the moment it’s mentioned. Scripture warns about the danger of a hardened heart, and in Ezekiel we see God’s promise to replace hearts of stone with hearts of flesh.
If sin is meant to show us when we’re going in the wrong direction, why...
Have you ever questioned whether you’re truly going in the direction God wants for your life? In this episode, I share my lifelong struggle with doubting God’s calling and how the Lord reminded me that we must stay rooted in His Word to withstand the enemy’s attacks. We explore the battle between the flesh and the spirit, the wisdom God offers His people, and the faithfulness of the Lord to g...
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dylan Verdun Sullivan, author of Kiss by Death, for an honest conversation about survival, faith, and the life-changing power of God’s grace.
Born with club feet that required multiple surgeries to realign and carrying deep wounds of abandonment, Dylan’s life was marked by pain from an early age. At 18, after contracting a deadly disease and falling into a coma, ...
In this episode, I remind you that this season is about breaking the silence—but not for the world. It starts with you. You don’t have to share your story publicly or say a word to anyone else. The first and most important step is being honest with yourself.
I talk about the healing that comes from confronting parts of your past you may not want to remember, and why facing those truths—no matter how...
In this heartfelt Thanksgiving episode, I reflect on the Jewish Passover tradition of Dayeinu—a powerful practice of gratitude that declares, “It would have been enough.” Inspired by this tradition, I created my own personal Dayeinu, remembering all the moments God has brought me through and the countless ways He’s carried me.
I invite you to join me in this reflection. As you listen, I hope y...
In this special birthday episode, I share powerful testimonies of how God has protected my daughter again and again—from a warning dream about her choking, to the night she aspirated and He woke me up just in time, to the moment she was electrocuted after putting metal in a socket.
I also talk about the importance of teaching our children how to stay safe, make wise choices, and know who they can trust in diffe...
In this follow-up episode, I open up about losing an amazing friend and the financial hardships that once left me feeling broken and uncertain. But through reflection, I’ve come to see how even what felt like loss or failure was actually part of God’s refining process. Sometimes, our “mistakes” aren’t mistakes at all—they’re blessings in disguise, shaping us into who we&rsqu...
In this special update, I share how God closed one chapter so I could finally step into the calling He placed on my life. Losing my job wasn’t a setback — it was freedom. From prayer to praise, from fear to faith, this episode is a reminder that when we trust God’s plan, even endings become new beginnings. Join me as I step out — and thank God all the way.
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In this episode of Cries of Redemption, I open up about the battle between faith and fear—how even after experiencing God’s deliverance, it’s easy to let fear creep back in. I share how the Lord reminded me that my strength and security don’t come from the world, but from Him alone. For some things, he's the only one you can turn to.
I talk about the fear I once carried for my daughter&r...
In this episode of Cries of Redemption, I open up about the weight of everyday struggles—frustration, anxiety, depression, and the emptiness that can creep in when we can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel. While reflecting on my own challenges, I also pause to acknowledge the greater suffering happening across the world, reminding myself—and you—that gratitude can shift our perspective...
In this episode, Kit opens up about the story behind her new name and the healing she has found through creativity. She shares her journey from a difficult childhood—growing up with an over-religious aunt and facing the painful legacy of her grandfather’s actions—to finding her voice and her strength. Together, we explore how sexual abuse can span across generations, hidden behind silence and famil...
In this special episode, I take a step back from my usual deep dives into raw truths and invite you to see another side of me—beyond the strong survivor. With my husband on the mic in a playful, light-hearted interview, you'll hear laughter, honesty, and the moments in between. It’s a softer, more personal glimpse into my life, where love and resilience meet.
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