Bleeding Daylight

In this powerful episode of Bleeding Daylight, Nanci Lamborn shares her harrowing journey from a tumultuous childhood marked by trauma and abuse to a life transformed by forgiveness and faith. Her book, Angry Daughter, The Journey from Hatred to Love, delves deep into her painful past, including the emotional and physical abuse she endured and the strained relationship with her mother. Nanci candidly discusses how confronting her d...

In this compelling episode of Bleeding Daylight, host Rodney Olsen welcomes Audrey Dutton, a blogger, online church leader, and podcast host, to share her journey from seeking spirituality in the occult to finding transformative truth in Jesus Christ. Audrey candidly recounts her upbringing surrounded by occult practices, her search for spiritual fulfillment through various alternative beliefs, and the tragedies that marked her lif...

In this emotionally gripping episode, Rodney Olsen sits down with Crystal Essex, author of the book "Fruitful," to discuss her journey of faith and resilience in the face of infertility. For over 15 years, Crystal and her husband have navigated the challenging issue of infertility, seeking answers and understanding where God is in the midst of it all.

Through her pain and despair, Crystal embarked on a study of barren women from ...

In this episode of Bleeding Daylight, host Rodney Olsen sits down with hospice chaplain William Sofield to discuss the concept of "dying well" and the importance of spiritual care at the end of life. William shares insights from his experiences working with patients and their loved ones during some of the most pivotal moments of their lives. From navigating difficult conversations to finding ways to reconnect people with their fait...

In this special episode of Bleeding Daylight, host Rodney Olsen takes listeners on a journey back 30 years to a dark period in Rwandan history. He speaks with Emmanuel Kwizera, a survivor of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Orphaned at just five years old, Emmanuel shares his harrowing story of loss, resilience, and hope.

Despite enduring unimaginable tragedy, Emmanuel found solace through Compassion International a...

In this episode of Bleeding Daylight, host Rodney Olsen welcomes Bambi Lynn, a woman whose life journey is a powerful testament to the transformative power of faith and resilience. From a tumultuous upbringing marked by abuse and despair, to pivotal moments where she encountered the divine, Bambi's story is one of redemption and hope. Despite facing unimaginable challenges, including abuse from family members and domestic violence ...

In this episode of Bleeding Daylight, host Rodney Olsen sits down with David Libby, author of "A Different World: God's Sovereignty in the Face of Suffering." David shares his family's journey through prolonged suffering due to chronic illness and how it led them to a deeper understanding of God's sovereignty. Living off the land in rural Maine, David and his family faced the relentless toll of Lyme disease, navigating through pain...

In this episode, host Rodney Olsen sits down with Julie Sunne, author of "Sometimes I Forget", to explore the profound challenges life presents and the journey toward trusting God amidst trials. Julie shares her personal journey of faith, marked by miscarriages and the unexpected challenges of parenting children with special needs. From wrestling with grief to finding solace in divine revelation, Julie's story serves as a testament...

In this poignant episode of Bleeding Daylight, host Rodney Olsen delves into the depths of overwhelming grief with his guest, Cheryl Christopher, who has journeyed through the loss of two children and her grandson. Cheryl shares her heart-wrenching story, starting from her tumultuous childhood marked by abuse and instability to the devastating losses of her sons, Austin and Wes, and later her grandson, Brock. Through her raw and ho...

In this compelling episode of Bleeding Daylight, host Rodney Olsen sits down with Teresa Whiting, a writer, speaker, and podcaster, to discuss the prevalent issue of sexual brokenness. Teresa's latest endeavour, the Bible study "Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the Broken," delves into the stories of six broken women in Scripture, tackling difficult topics like sexual brokenness and shame. Grounded in her deep faith, Teresa sha...

In this thought-provoking episode of Bleeding Daylight, host Rodney Olsen delves into the complex topics of forgiveness, denial, and reconciliation with guest Rev Cheryl Kincaid, a Presbyterian minister and author. Cheryl shares her personal journey of overcoming abuse and trauma, highlighting the difference between forgiveness and denial, and the importance of acknowledging and confronting the effects of abuse. She emphasizes the ...

In this profound episode of Bleeding Daylight, host Rodney Olsen delves into the transformative power of faith and the incredible journey of his guest, Laura Lopez-Arenas, as she shares her story of redemption and renewal. Laura's narrative is one of struggle, starting from a childhood rooted in Catholicism but lacking a personal connection with God, to facing the tumultuous challenges of an abusive marriage. Despite the darkness s...

Our employment choices often have real impact on marriage and family life. When a spouse is required to travel often, or is involved in a pressured work environment, it can put a strain on relationships. When that work also requires the family to move regularly, it can bring extra pressures. Beth Runkle’s husband served in the US military for 25 years and so she has experienced those pressures firsthand. Beth is a writer and speake...

Shawn Paul describes himself as a country kid from the cornfields of Iowa. He strongly believes that when you walk firmly in faith, the extraordinary follows. He has certainly lived what he believes, with his own extraordinary life as proof. These days, Shawn Paul lives in Guatemala, but it’s been an interesting road to get there. He is the host of the podcast, Life is Jesus Christ with Shawn Paul, and his Life is Jesus Christ webs...

It’s on our TVs, in the movies, and oftentimes in our churches. Our culture is saturated with stories that take us through tough circumstances before being quickly resolved and tied up with a pretty bow. It might be what we yearn for, but life rarely mirrors those neat stories. Katrina Robertson’s life has been anything but neat. She is a speaker, the author of the book Juror #11, and is a coach for those involved with fostering an...

How do you deal with decades of living with a limiting, incurable sickness? How do you believe in a good God, when your life has been marked by depression, anxiety and self-harm? Lauren Roskilly has authored the books, Christian Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy,  Indestructible Faith- prayers & prompts for Journaling, and her most recent publication Breaking Chains, as well as co-authoring three additional books. She shares ...