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Unraveled, McKenzie’s Testimony Part 1: Faith, Pain, and Perseverance
Welcome to Moms With A Call, a space where we honor the wrestle, the wonder, and the quiet work of God in our stories. In this opening episode of McKenzie’s four-part testimony, we begin at the beginning, growing up in a religious home, battling anxiety behind closed doors, and longing for a version of faith that felt more like love and less like fear.
This is a story of emotional abuse, family betrayal, toxic relationships, and the aching question: Where is God in all of this? From a stormy night and a desperate prayer to the slow, painful work of healing, McKenzie invites us into a deeply personal journey of faith that didn’t follow the rules, but led to real redemption.
We talk about:
Growing up in a performative faith culture
The hidden weight of anxiety and pressure
Toxic relationships, identity loss, and control
A turning point that began in the middle of a breakdown
What it means to return to God after deep disillusionment
This episode is for anyone who’s ever wondered if their story is too messy to matter to God.
02:39 A religious upbringing filled with pressure
04:40 Silent struggles with anxiety
12:26 College years and relationship red flags
23:55 The breakup that broke everything open
37:34 Reflections, self-awareness, and growth
52:58 Wrestling with Catholic identity
56:18 Challenges in Catholic school culture
57:47 Faith, friendship, and figuring it out
01:04:21 Questioning belief systems in college
01:17:01 The shift and what’s coming next
Connect with Moms With A Call:
Join the conversation with McKenzie + Rebecca on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, & Youtube → @momswithacall
Get show updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and more at www.momswithacall.com
Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon.
Leave a review and let us know how this episode moved you, your words mean more than you know.
If you or someone you know has a story of faith, healing, or redemption that could encourage others, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us at [email protected].
Intro + Outro Music by Jason Bowles, Branding + Design by https://www.dvoorheisdesigns.com/
Welcome to Moms With A Call, a space where we honor the wrestle, the wonder, and the quiet work of God in our stories. In this opening episode of McKenzie’s four-part testimony, we begin at the beginning, growing up in a religious home, battling anxiety behind closed doors, and longing for a version of faith that felt more like love and less like fear.
This is a story of emotional abuse, family betrayal, toxic relationships, and the aching question: Where is God in all of this? From a stormy night and a desperate prayer to the slow, painful work of healing, McKenzie invites us into a deeply personal journey of faith that didn’t follow the rules, but led to real redemption.
We talk about:
Growing up in a performative faith culture
The hidden weight of anxiety and pressure
Toxic relationships, identity loss, and control
A turning point that began in the middle of a breakdown
What it means to return to God after deep disillusionment
This episode is for anyone who’s ever wondered if their story is too messy to matter to God.
02:39 A religious upbringing filled with pressure
04:40 Silent struggles with anxiety
12:26 College years and relationship red flags
23:55 The breakup that broke everything open
37:34 Reflections, self-awareness, and growth
52:58 Wrestling with Catholic identity
56:18 Challenges in Catholic school culture
57:47 Faith, friendship, and figuring it out
01:04:21 Questioning belief systems in college
01:17:01 The shift and what’s coming next
Connect with Moms With A Call:
Join the conversation with McKenzie + Rebecca on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, & Youtube → @momswithacall
Get show updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and more at www.momswithacall.com
Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon.
Leave a review and let us know how this episode moved you, your words mean more than you know.
If you or someone you know has a story of faith, healing, or redemption that could encourage others, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us at [email protected].
Intro + Outro Music by Jason Bowles, Branding + Design by https://www.dvoorheisdesigns.com/
In God we trust