The Redeemed Mess

<p>Have you ever been discouraged by another believer’s criticism? In this episode, I share a story about being told an author I enjoy wasn’t a “good Christian.” That moment reminded me how quick we can be to judge—and...

<p>When tragedy strikes, faith can feel fragile. Some may even feel like turning their back on God if He doesn’t answer prayers the way they hoped. In this episode of The Redeemed Mess, I share my heart about trusting...

<p>I used to get offended so easily—it would send me straight into defense mode. But watching my husband, who rarely takes things personally (even when people push back on his work ideas), has been teaching me a better...

<p>In this episode of The Redeemed Mess, I share about a recent conversation with someone who believes we are our own god and that we can manifest our reality. It would be easy to back away, but that’s not what Jesus...

<p>On this episode of The Redeemed Mess, Kathy opens up about a deeply personal truth: how fear, control, and self-preservation often lead us to act without seeking God first. Especially as moms, we try to protect our...

<p>What if the most peaceful moments in life come when we stop trying to control everything?In today’s episode of The Redeemed Mess, Kathy shares what she’s been learning in her senior years about releasing the need to...

<p>Resentment doesn’t always roar. Sometimes, it whispers quietly through unresolved conflict, unmet expectations, or the pain of feeling unseen. In this heartfelt episode, I share how resentment has shown up in my own...

<p>Do you ever catch yourself stuck in a spiral of “what ifs”? In this episode, I’m talking about how overthinking can quietly take over our peace and how we can gently shift our focus back to what’s true.With...

<p>When life turns upside down—through illness, heartbreak, or loss—something sacred happens. The fluff fades. The distractions fall away. And what’s left is the real you… the wheat God planted deep within your...

<p>Have you ever caught yourself pretending just to be accepted? Saying yes when your soul is tired, smiling when you're breaking, or serving others—not out of joy, but out of fear?</p><p>In this vulnerable episode of...

<p>Have you ever wondered if your need for space and solitude is actually self-protection in disguise? In this episode, Kathy opens up about the tension between healthy boundaries and isolating barriers. What’s really...

<p>In today’s episode of The Redeemed Mess, we’re diving into that familiar phrase—“It takes one to know one.” But what if that’s not about judgment… what if it’s about grace?When we recognize a struggle in someone...

<p>Are you exhausted from always being the strong one? In this heartfelt episode of The Redeemed Mess, Kathy opens up about what it’s like to reach your threshold—when holding it all together just isn’t sustainable...

<p>When life hands us heartbreak, betrayal, addiction, or a devastating diagnosis—where do we turn? In today’s episode, Kathy reflects on what real hope looks like in the middle of chaos. She opens up about her...

<p>When you’re walking through a season of deep trial—like a diagnosis, a loss, or a season of uncertainty—it can feel impossible to find joy. But James 1 reminds us that these trials are doing something far deeper than...