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“Welcome to The Redeemed Backslider—with your host, Kathy Chastain, Christian-based psychotherapist and a redeemed backslider. This podcast dedicated to those who have wandered but are ready to return to the life-changing power of grace and the freedom found in Jesus.

In Luke 4:18, Jesus proclaimed: ‘The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed.’

This is the heart of our message. Whether you’re wrestling with regret, despair, seeking freedom from spiritual chains, or longing to see the light of God’s love again, you’re not alone. Here, we share testimonies, biblical truths, and encouragement to remind you that no one is too far gone for God’s redemption.

This is your invitation to find healing, hope, and restoration in Jesus. Welcome to The Redeemed Backslider—where grace is greater than your past and your future is abundant when God redeems your story.”

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Transformed By God's Love- Ben Bland: TRB Season 2 Ep. 44 Jan 29, 2026

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A bold prayer can outlast decades—and catch up to you when you least expect it. That’s the heartbeat of this powerful conversation with Ben Bland, a designer whose life moved from church pews to drag stages and back to the waters of baptism, where identity was stripped and reborn. We pull no punches about the pain: abuse hidden in a miracle-working church, the ache for belonging that made the LGBTQ scene feel like home, and the wilderness that comes after early victory when temptation returns and the crowd is gone.
Together we explore why love is not soft—it is strategic. Ben shares why deliverance must come before repentance for bound people to make a real decision for Christ, and how targeted intercession can go ahead of someone for years. We talk about not “jumping in front of prayer,” resisting the enemy in our thoughts, and recognizing the difference between inner desire and external spiritual attack. His baptism story is raw and helpful: it felt awful, warfare began immediately, and yet it changed him more than anything. That honesty will steady anyone who left the water confused rather than euphoric.

Tune in for the rest of the conversation and follow Ben Bland on social media, his posts will inspire you, make you laugh out-loud and make you cry at the beautiful love of God in Ben's Life.

If you are a prodigal who has come home, please reach out to us, we would love to feature your testimony.

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Kathy has three books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:

"Where Did That Come From?" A children's book

"Redeem California, With God it IS Possible"

"God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California"

Mercy and the Miraculous- Rev. Robert Rodela TRB Season 2 #43 Jan 22, 2026

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A voice in a jail laundry room. A Bible open to a sentence that felt like a summons. And a quiet whisper that rewrote a life: “I never left you.” Kathy sits down with Rev. Robert “Bobby” Rodello to trace a raw, unforgettable journey—from a childhood steeped in altar calls and miracles, to the fracture of a family, to gang nights and a case that stacked into centuries on paper. As the bars closed, a prophecy remembered, and a soul tested prayer by inches, grace did what grace does best: it found a way in.
Bobby shares the turning points with striking clarity—the heaviness that drove him to argue with God, the line “you cannot serve two masters” that proved God was listening, and the seven-and-a-half-year wrestle to be renewed in the Holy Ghost. In a cramped room behind bars, he surrendered everything and felt the flood of the Spirit. Then came the words that cut through years of lies about abandonment, ushering him into a love that turned defiance into devotion. What followed was a jailhouse revival with daily Bible studies, healings, and over a hundred baptisms in Jesus’ name, even as legal setbacks tested hope and refined purpose.
Listen, share with someone who needs hope, and help us reach more prodigals ready to come home. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: what line in this story spoke to you most?

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"Where Did That Come From?" A children's book

"Redeem California, With God it IS Possible"

"God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California"

How God Called Me - Rev. Justin Leyva Season 2 TRB #42 Jan 15, 2026

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A nightclub. A tray of free cocaine. Faces twisting into something dark. Then an audible voice: get in your truck, go home, and go to church in the morning. That moment didn’t just interrupt a spiral; it rerouted a life. Evangelist Justin Leva joins us to chart a raw, unscripted journey from a childhood of abuse, addiction, and witchcraft-laced culture to a steady walk defined by prayer, fasting, and the prophetic.
We dig into what listeners always ask but rarely hear explained with clarity: How does the word of knowledge actually work? When is a condition “just medical,” and when is it spiritual—and how do you minister to both with wisdom? Justin shares how he stopped asking for healing and began declaring it, cursing disease at the root and commanding infirmity to leave, following the pattern of Jesus and the apostles. He breaks down a recent case of multiple sclerosis where every Spirit‑revealed detail matched the medical report, offering a practical, biblically grounded approach to healing and deliverance.
Identity and authority sit at the center of this conversation. We talk about moving from operating in gifts to standing in the office of a prophet, why submission to pastoral authority matters, and how hunger—not hype—forms a durable ministry. We also face what too many avoid: Spirit‑filled people living under oppression and shame. Justin distinguishes attachment from possession and points to forgiveness, community, and discipleship as vital parts of freedom. His own recent battle with crushing depression became a furnace that forged deeper faith and ushered in some of the strongest miracles he’s seen.

Follow Bro. Justin Leyva on his podcast, The Elisha Generation. If you would like to invite him to minister at your church, email Kathy@theredeemedbackslider.org and I will connect you.
For more information on the Unshackled Conference, please visit the events page at either theredeemedbackslider.org or pentecostallighthouse.org
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Kathy has three books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:

"Where Did That Come From?" A children's book

"Redeem California, With God it IS Possible"

"God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California"

Radically Saved After Meth & Prison- Dennis Fulton TRB Episode # 41 Jan 08, 2026

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What does it take to break a 25–year addiction and the prison cycle that comes with it? Dennis Fulton doesn’t offer polished answers; he brings a raw story that begins in a South Modesto trailer park and runs through meth, armed robbery, juvenile life, and a courtroom miracle that made space for grace. We talk about the moment a child ingests drugs and CPS steps in, the shock of being released when a record “can’t be found,” and the unexpected way a small Apostolic church in Lindsay felt more real than anything the streets ever offered.
Tune in and listen to more from Dennis.

If you are interested in his LIFE RECOVERY Group, please contact The Harvest Center Church in Strathmore California for more information.

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Kathy has three books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:

"Where Did That Come From?" A children's book

"Redeem California, With God it IS Possible"

"God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California"

2025 End Of The Year Recap: TRB #40 Kathy Chastain Dec 23, 2025

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Stories of return have a way of finding the person who needs them most. We close the year by opening our inbox and our hearts—sharing letters from listeners who pulled over in tears, confessed hidden battles with pornography, and asked for prayer in moments of deep despair. We also celebrate quiet miracles: three people who went back to church, two brand-new believers who found a home, and a former running partner who wept through our first episode and rededicated his life. None of this is about a show; it’s about what God does when testimony meets a willing ear.
I talk about how this mission started—as a clear nudge from God to give voice to backsliders who haven’t spoken yet—and why compassion matters when prodigals walk back into the room. We read encouragement from pastors and friends across denominations, because the work of restoration belongs to the whole body of Christ. One story stands out: a man who once served time at Soledad State Prison now drives past the yard on a delivery route, free in body and purpose. That’s the kind of grace we want the world to overhear.

If you are interested in joining Partners in Prayer, please visit their website at https://pipsministry.org

If you'd like to be part of The Redeemed Backslider ministry, please contact us at www.theredeemedbackslider.org

If you know a backslider, or have a testimony to share, please reach out to us!

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Kathy has three books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:

"Where Did That Come From?" A children's book

"Redeem California, With God it IS Possible"

"God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California"

Journey From Grief to Forgiveness TRB #39 Billie Jean Bishop Dec 18, 2025

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What if the prayers you’ve been whispering for years are beginning to be answered—and the church needs to be ready for the homecoming? We sit down with Sis. Billie Jean Bishop, co-founder of Partners in Prayer, to trace a path from personal tragedy to a nationwide movement of intercession for prodigals. Her story carries a fierce tenderness: a miracle-filled conversion, a mother’s grief after losing her son Christopher, and the costly decision to forgive the man involved in the crash that took his life. Through it all runs a bright thread—God’s comfort is real, His sovereignty can be trusted, and He is calling exiled sons and daughters back.
Reports of returning backsliders now arrive almost daily: adult children, teens, even grandparents. But the call is bigger than celebration; it’s preparation. Restoration requires more than an altar moment. It needs discipleship, practical help, and a community that welcomes with robes and rings rather than suspicion. Billie Jean names the spiritual battle shaping families, the unique pressure on fathers, and the simple tools that build resilience—praying scripture, blessing instead of lecturing, and showing up in covenant agreement.

Tune in to listen to more of this amazing testimony!

For her full testimony of forgiveness and to hear the man she eventually would call son, click the link below.

https://youtu.be/SXmRG4cmpSE?si=akaZ2mRRol-TZxHd

and be sure to visit her website at https://www/pipsministry.org

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Kathy has three books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:

"Where Did That Come From?" A children's book

"Redeem California, With God it IS Possible"

"God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California"

What About The "Standards" TRB #38 Pastor Jeremy Cain Dec 04, 2025

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The word holiness can feel like a verdict, especially if you’ve been burned by “standards” that sounded more like a measuring stick than good news. Kathy sits down with her pastor to untangle the knot: holiness as a life turned toward God, standards as practices that may flow from that love, and the harm that happens when we reverse the order. The conversation is tender, candid, and practical—rooted in real stories of backsliders who returned against all odds and found that God had been working the whole time.
We get honest about what keeps people away: the belief that you must fix everything before God will receive you, the sting of conference moments that celebrate strictness while fragile hearts shut down, and the old habit of wearing an image like armor. Kathy shares her own journey—fashion, jewelry, hair, and the gym culture that once defined her—and how God slowly reshaped identity from the inside out. The pastor offers a clear path: start with presence, not performance. Let love make surrender light. Fruit will follow the root.

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Kathy has three books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:

"Where Did That Come From?" A children's book

"Redeem California, With God it IS Possible"

"God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California"

Love, Marriage, Deliverance TRB #37 Luis & Eileen Pena Nov 20, 2025

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A teenage romance. A gang neighborhood. A near-fatal drive-by and an overdose scare on the job. Then a quiet, stubborn decision by a young mom to move across town, climb on a church van with two babies, and keep walking to the altar for more than a decade. That’s the spine of this episode: the slow, steady courage that makes room for miracles.
We sit with Luis and Eileen Pena as they unpack the real story behind a 32-year marriage that almost didn’t make it. Eileen’s early encounter with God at 13 becomes a compass she returns to after parties, pain, and a divorce that upends her family. Lewis shares how belonging to a well-known gang brought status and danger—bullets flying, friends wounded, and a moment when a round missed his head by inches. He also talks about the day cocaine spiked his heart and he begged God not to let his kids attend his funeral. Through it all, one soundtrack repeats: a mother-in-law’s intercession and a wife’s refusal to stop showing up.

Tune in to hear the rest of their love story and how God showed up for them both.

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Kathy has three books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:

"Where Did That Come From?" A children's book

"Redeem California, With God it IS Possible"

"God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California"

Disappointed But Trusting TRB #36 Danielle Cisneros, LMFT Nov 13, 2025

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A mother’s psychosis, a father’s kindness, and a daughter learning to trust God more than outcomes—this conversation traces how early wounds shape our faith and why secure love can tether a drifting heart. I sit down with licensed marriage and family therapist and educator Danielle Cisneros to unpack trauma in a Pentecostal home, the silence that followed crises, and the loneliness that teaches kids to read rooms instead of resting in them. Danielle explains psychosis in clear, compassionate language, then shows how adaptive healing happens when safe people meet us where we are. Scripture became her refuge, but what truly rewired trust was a father who chose relationship over punishment and mentors who “mothered” her into wholeness.
We map how childhood survival strategies—control, people-pleasing, avoidance—break down in adult relationships and ministry. Healing doesn’t mean erasing the past; it means accepting reality, grieving what wasn’t, and practicing new responses until peace holds. We redefine ministry as meeting needs, not chasing titles—smiles, rides, protection, and presence where souls ache. And for anyone afraid to come back, we lay out simple first steps: watch a service online, fast from noise, read one psalm, write three sentences. Grace meets motion, and home starts with a single step.

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Kathy has three books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:

"Where Did That Come From?" A children's book

"Redeem California, With God it IS Possible"

"God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California"

Preacher, Prisoner, Surrendered - TRB #35 - Michael Torres Nov 06, 2025

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A five-year-old meets God in a prayer meeting. A teenager discovers he doesn’t fit. A young preacher catches fire, then loses his footing in a storm of loneliness, loss, and regret. Years later, a desperate father bargains for his unborn child’s life on a Yosemite worksite—and God answers. This conversation with Michael Torres is the unvarnished arc of calling tested by catastrophe: from pulpit to prison to purpose.
We walk through the tender memories that formed him—Bible quizzes after school, old hymns on a white piano, the exact spot where he first felt called to preach. We name the ache of isolation and the pressure to fit that so many sensitive kids carry. We sit with the painful honesty of a marriage that should not have been, and a crisis of faith that followed. Michael explains how control became a counterfeit refuge that led to four bank robberies he planned in meticulous detail. Then the dragnet, the arrest, and the heat of a cell where he chose gratitude over bitterness and asked for a Bible.

It's not everyday, a preacher becomes a bank robber. Tune in a listen how God has redeemed his life and is rewriting his future!

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Kathy has three books out and they can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online:

"Where Did That Come From?" A children's book

"Redeem California, With God it IS Possible"

"God of the Impossible: 30-Prayers for the Redemption and Restoration of California"

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