<![CDATA[Holy Wreckage]]>Welcome to Holy Wreckage, a Christian podcast about healing,

 restoration, and the redeeming love of God.

This faith-based podcast helps others heal out loud, find hope in hardship, and discover that no life is too broken for God to rebuild. Through raw testimony, addiction recovery stories, DNA surprises, trauma-informed conversations, and Spirit-led dialogue, Holy Wreckage reminds us that even in our wreckage, God is making something beautiful.


This is healing out loud… one wreck at a time.

]]>https://www.holywreckage.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:58:10 GMTSun, 24 May 2026 22:23:49 GMT60Crystal<p><b>Welcome to Holy Wreckage, a Christian podcast about healing,</b></p><p><b> restoration, and the redeeming love of God.</b></p><p>This faith-based podcast helps others heal out loud, find hope in hardship, and discover that no life is too broken for God to rebuild. Through raw testimony, addiction recovery stories, DNA surprises, trauma-informed conversations, and Spirit-led dialogue, Holy Wreckage reminds us that even in our wreckage, God is making something beautiful.</p><p><br /></p><p><em>This is healing out loud… one wreck at a time.</em></p>episodicCrystalcrystal@holywreckage.comno<![CDATA[The Body Keeps the Score: Sexual Assault, Eating Disorders, and Healing with Jesus]]>Lillian Schoeppler tried to move on.

After being sexually assaulted as a teenager, she buried the pain, kept going, and did what so many survivors do — she tried to forget. But trauma doesn't disappear just because we stop talking about it. Her mind tried to move forward, but her body kept the score.

In this powerful episode of Holy Wreckage, Lillian shares how unresolved trauma followed her into adulthood, showing up in relationships, mental health struggles, shame, fear, and the way she saw herself. For years, she carried pain she did not fully understand, until God began exposing what had been hidden and inviting her into healing.

Born in the Bronx and raised in Brooklyn, Lillian’s story is raw, honest, and full of redemption. She talks about becoming a single mom, surviving painful experiences, meeting Jesus at 30, and learning that faith does not erase trauma overnight — but Jesus meets us in the wreckage and walks with us through the healing.

This conversation is about sexual assault, trauma recovery, faith, therapy, prayer, self-worth, and the courage it takes to tell the truth after years of silence.

Lillian’s story reminds us that healing is not pretending it never happened. Healing is letting God into the places we worked so hard to hide.

No matter what you have survived, your story is not too broken for God. There is healing after trauma. There is freedom after shame. And there is a Savior who is not afraid of your wreckage.

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual assault and trauma. Please listen with care.

Connect with Lillian Schoeppler:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lillian.schoeppler

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lillianschoeppler/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lillianschoeppler2

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lovealil2175

Connect with Holy Wreckage:
Website: https://www.holywreckage.com
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@holywreckage
Instagram/Facebook/TikTok: @holywreckage

Support Holy Wreckage:
Help us keep sharing stories of healing, faith, and redemption by donating at HolyWreckage.com.

]]>aabb4491-57fb-47b1-a4a7-24567d39bd9bMon, 25 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT<p>Lillian Schoeppler tried to move on.</p><p></p><p>After being sexually assaulted as a teenager, she buried the pain, kept going, and did what so many survivors do — she tried to forget. But trauma doesn't disappear just because we stop talking about it. Her mind tried to move forward, but her body kept the score.</p><p></p><p>In this powerful episode of <b>Holy Wreckage</b>, Lillian shares how unresolved trauma followed her into adulthood, showing up in relationships, mental health struggles, shame, fear, and the way she saw herself. For years, she carried pain she did not fully understand, until God began exposing what had been hidden and inviting her into healing.</p><p></p><p>Born in the Bronx and raised in Brooklyn, Lillian’s story is raw, honest, and full of redemption. She talks about becoming a single mom, surviving painful experiences, meeting Jesus at 30, and learning that faith does not erase trauma overnight — but Jesus meets us in the wreckage and walks with us through the healing.</p><p></p><p>This conversation is about sexual assault, trauma recovery, faith, therapy, prayer, self-worth, and the courage it takes to tell the truth after years of silence.</p><p></p><p>Lillian’s story reminds us that healing is not pretending it never happened. Healing is letting God into the places we worked so hard to hide.</p><p></p><p>No matter what you have survived, your story is not too broken for God. There is healing after trauma. There is freedom after shame. And there is a Savior who is not afraid of your wreckage.</p><p></p><p><b>Trigger Warning:</b> This episode includes discussion of sexual assault and trauma. Please listen with care.</p><p></p><p><b>Connect with Lillian Schoeppler:</b></p><p>Facebook: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/lillian.schoeppler" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/lillian.schoeppler</a></p><p>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lillianschoeppler/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lillianschoeppler/</a></p><p>TikTok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lillianschoeppler2" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@lillianschoeppler2</a></p><p>YouTube: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@lovealil2175" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@lovealil2175</a></p><p></p><p><b>Connect with Holy Wreckage:</b><br />Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.holywreckage.com" target="_blank">https://www.holywreckage.com</a><br />YouTube: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/@holywreckage" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/@holywreckage</a><br />Instagram/Facebook/TikTok: @holywreckage</p><p></p><p><b>Support Holy Wreckage:</b><br />Help us keep sharing stories of healing, faith, and redemption by donating at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://HolyWreckage.com" target="_blank">HolyWreckage.com</a>.</p>yes01:05:39113The Body Keeps the Score: Sexual Assault, Eating Disorders, and Healing with Jesusfull<![CDATA[The Faceless Man: From Hollywood to Redemption | John David Gregory | E10]]>Who does the world want you to be today?

In this powerful episode of Holy Wreckage, Crystal sits down with actor, author, veteran, and speaker John David Gregory to talk about the story behind his memoir, The Faceless Man. John David shares how years of hidden pain, identity struggles, addiction, trauma, performance, and chasing acceptance left him exhausted and divided inside. But God met him there and called him into truth, healing, and redemption.

From Kentucky to Hollywood, from childhood abuse to sexual identity confusion, from male dancing, drugs, and destructive detours to surrendering fully to Christ, John David opens up with raw honesty about the cost of becoming who the world wants you to be. He talks about how his book was born in a holy moment of obedience, and how God used his wreckage to begin reaching others who feel lost, ashamed, stuck, or unseen.

This conversation gets to the heart of identity. Not the kind built on roles, titles, appearance, success, or survival, but the kind forged through redemption. John David shares the question that once drove his life: Who does the world need me to be today? And this episode turns that question back on every listener: Who does the world want you to be today?

You will also hear:

-how God prompted him to finally write The Faceless Man
-why hidden pain and unconfessed shame keep people trapped
-the danger of detours that feel exciting at first but slowly destroy you
-why men especially struggle to talk about pain, weakness, and healing
-what it means that God calls the unqualified and uses broken people for His glory
-encouragement for anyone afraid to step into what God is asking them to do

This episode is for the person who is tired of performing, hiding, pretending, or shaping themselves around everyone else’s expectations. It is for the one who has lived with secrets, shame, addiction, confusion, or regret. And it is for anyone who needs the reminder that redemption is still possible.

Question to reflect on:
Who does the world want you to be today?

Maybe the better question is:
Who is God calling you to be?

Connect with John David Gregory:
Website: johndavidgregory.com
Book: The Faceless Man
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnDavidGregory-AList

]]>Buzzsprout-19004357Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT<p>Who does the world want you to be today?<br /><br />In this powerful episode of Holy Wreckage, Crystal sits down with actor, author, veteran, and speaker John David Gregory to talk about the story behind his memoir, The Faceless Man. John David shares how years of hidden pain, identity struggles, addiction, trauma, performance, and chasing acceptance left him exhausted and divided inside. But God met him there and called him into truth, healing, and redemption.<br /><br />From Kentucky to Hollywood, from childhood abuse to sexual identity confusion, from male dancing, drugs, and destructive detours to surrendering fully to Christ, John David opens up with raw honesty about the cost of becoming who the world wants you to be. He talks about how his book was born in a holy moment of obedience, and how God used his wreckage to begin reaching others who feel lost, ashamed, stuck, or unseen.<br /><br />This conversation gets to the heart of identity. Not the kind built on roles, titles, appearance, success, or survival, but the kind forged through redemption. John David shares the question that once drove his life: Who does the world need me to be today? And this episode turns that question back on every listener: Who does the world want you to be today?<br /><br />You will also hear:<br /><br />-how God prompted him to finally write The Faceless Man<br />-why hidden pain and unconfessed shame keep people trapped<br />-the danger of detours that feel exciting at first but slowly destroy you<br />-why men especially struggle to talk about pain, weakness, and healing<br />-what it means that God calls the unqualified and uses broken people for His glory<br />-encouragement for anyone afraid to step into what God is asking them to do<br /><br />This episode is for the person who is tired of performing, hiding, pretending, or shaping themselves around everyone else’s expectations. It is for the one who has lived with secrets, shame, addiction, confusion, or regret. And it is for anyone who needs the reminder that redemption is still possible.<br /><br />Question to reflect on:<br />Who does the world want you to be today?<br /><br />Maybe the better question is:<br />Who is God calling you to be?<br /><br />Connect with John David Gregory:<br />Website: johndavidgregory.com<br />Book: The Faceless Man<br />YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnDavidGregory-AList</p>no00:49:33110The Faceless Man: From Hollywood to Redemption | John David Gregory | E10full<![CDATA[Letting Go: When Marriage Falls Apart and Finding God in the Wreckage | E6]]>What happens when infidelity, trauma, and broken trust leave a marriage in ruins?

In this powerful conversation, Todd and Amy Underwood share their honest journey through marital wreckage, emotional trauma, and betrayal, and how faith in God became the foundation for healing, forgiveness, and redemption. They open up about the cycles of infidelity, the unseen impact of trauma, and what it truly means to surrender control to God when everything feels lost.

This episode explores marriage recovery through faith, the hard work of forgiveness, and how love and community can help rebuild even the most broken relationships. Todd and Amy’s story is a reminder that healing is possible, redemption is real, and God is present even in the deepest wreckage.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

  • Marriage healing after infidelity and betrayal
  • Understanding trauma and its role in relationships
  • Breaking destructive cycles and rebuilding trust
  • Faith, forgiveness, and surrendering control to God
  • How love and community support marriage restoration
  • Finding redemption when marriage feels beyond repair

👉 Resources Mentioned in This Episode
Looking for the books and tools Todd and Amy referenced?
Visit our resources page here:
https://holywreckage.com/todd-amy-underwood-1

If this episode encouraged you, don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share it with someone who may be walking through marriage wreckage and searching for hope.

]]>https://www.holywreckage.com/Buzzsprout-18690153Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:00:00 GMT<p>What happens when infidelity, trauma, and broken trust leave a marriage in ruins?</p><p>In this powerful conversation, <b>Todd and Amy Underwood</b> share their honest journey through marital wreckage, emotional trauma, and betrayal, and how faith in God became the foundation for healing, forgiveness, and redemption. They open up about the cycles of infidelity, the unseen impact of trauma, and what it truly means to surrender control to God when everything feels lost.</p><p>This episode explores marriage recovery through faith, the hard work of forgiveness, and how love and community can help rebuild even the most broken relationships. Todd and Amy’s story is a reminder that healing is possible, redemption is real, and God is present even in the deepest wreckage.</p><p><b>In this episode, you’ll hear about:</b></p><ul><li>Marriage healing after infidelity and betrayal</li><li>Understanding trauma and its role in relationships</li><li>Breaking destructive cycles and rebuilding trust</li><li>Faith, forgiveness, and surrendering control to God</li><li>How love and community support marriage restoration</li><li>Finding redemption when marriage feels beyond repair</li></ul><p>👉 <b>Resources Mentioned in This Episode</b><br /> Looking for the books and tools Todd and Amy referenced?<br /> Visit our resources page here:<br /> <a href="https://holywreckage.com/todd-amy-underwood-1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>https://holywreckage.com/todd-amy-underwood-1</b></a><br /><br /></p><p>If this episode encouraged you, don’t forget to <b>subscribe</b>, <b>like</b>, and <b>share</b> it with someone who may be walking through marriage wreckage and searching for hope.</p>no01:27:196Letting Go: When Marriage Falls Apart and Finding God in the Wreckage | E6full<![CDATA[Miscarriage, Anger & God: How My Loss Became Someone Else's Lifeline | E7]]>In this heartfelt conversation, Gigi Nieves shares her journey of loss, grief, and healing after experiencing a miscarriage. She discusses the emotional turmoil of navigating her faith during this challenging time, the importance of community support, and how God met her in her pain. Gigi emphasizes the significance of vulnerability and honesty in the healing process, encouraging others to embrace their brokenness and seek God in their struggles. Through her testimony, she inspires listeners to find hope and healing in their own journeys.

#healing, #grief, #loss, #miscarriage, #faith, #motherhood,  #vulnerability, #God,  #testimony

]]>Buzzsprout-18771017Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT<p>In this heartfelt conversation, Gigi Nieves shares her journey of loss, grief, and healing after experiencing a miscarriage. She discusses the emotional turmoil of navigating her faith during this challenging time, the importance of community support, and how God met her in her pain. Gigi emphasizes the significance of vulnerability and honesty in the healing process, encouraging others to embrace their brokenness and seek God in their struggles. Through her testimony, she inspires listeners to find hope and healing in their own journeys.</p><p>#healing, #grief, #loss, #miscarriage, #faith, #motherhood,  #vulnerability, #God,  #testimony</p>no00:55:437Miscarriage, Anger & God: How My Loss Became Someone Else's Lifeline | E7full<![CDATA[How God Rebuilt Her Identity After a Traumatic Brain Injury | Amanda Maddox Testimony | E11]]>Most women carry invisible wreckage from their past — but what if your greatest mess becomes your most powerful message? Amanda Maddox’s story of trauma, faith, and transformation reveals the extraordinary power of trusting God through life’s darkest moments. After surviving a devastating car accident and suffering a traumatic brain injury, Amanda thought her life was over. Instead, God used her pain to redefine her purpose, healing her mind, heart, and identity along the way.

In this raw and inspiring episode, you’ll hear how Amanda’s journey from chaos to clarity unlocked a profound understanding of who she is in Christ. We break down her battles with memory loss, hallucinations, aphasia, and feelings of worthlessness—showing that wounds don’t have to define us. You’ll discover how her faith grew stronger amid the storm, and how trusting God's process can turn your wreckage into a testimony of grace.
Amanda shares her transition from a high school dropout, teenage mother, and EMT to a woman awakening to her divine calling. She explores the lessons learned from materialism, shame, and identity, and why God often allows fire to burn off everything that’s not His best for us. Her story uncovers powerful frameworks like the “Invisible Path” of trust—comparing it to stepping stones over a cliff—and reminds us that surrendering control is where true healing begins.

This episode isn’t just about surviving trauma—it's about thriving through it. If you’re feeling lost in your own wreckage, Amanda’s story will ignite hope and show you how to find your purpose in God's restoration. Perfect for anyone wrestling with shame, identity, or the fear that their pain is too great to be redeemed—this is your reminder that with God, your story is still being written.

Amanda Maddox is a powerhouse of faith and healing, whose journey through brain injury and spiritual renewal has inspired countless others to trust in God's transformative love. Her upcoming book, “I Am Who I Am in the Great I Am,” shares her journey in detail and aims to help women everywhere embrace their worth, find their voice, and walk confidently in Christ.

If you’ve ever felt like giving up, this episode will remind you that your wreckage is the foundation God will use to build something beautiful. Your story matters, your scars are sacred, and your divine purpose is waiting just on the other side of surrender. Hit play and discover how your greatest mess can become your most powerful testimony of faith and victory.

#FaithJourney #BrainInjuryRecovery #ChristianInspiration #HealingThroughFaith #PurposeInPain

]]>Buzzsprout-19088101Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT<p>Most women carry invisible wreckage from their past — but what if your greatest mess becomes your most powerful message? Amanda Maddox’s story of trauma, faith, and transformation reveals the extraordinary power of trusting God through life’s darkest moments. After surviving a devastating car accident and suffering a traumatic brain injury, Amanda thought her life was over. Instead, God used her pain to redefine her purpose, healing her mind, heart, and identity along the way.<br /><br />In this raw and inspiring episode, you’ll hear how Amanda’s journey from chaos to clarity unlocked a profound understanding of who she is in Christ. We break down her battles with memory loss, hallucinations, aphasia, and feelings of worthlessness—showing that wounds don’t have to define us. You’ll discover how her faith grew stronger amid the storm, and how trusting God's process can turn your wreckage into a testimony of grace.<br />Amanda shares her transition from a high school dropout, teenage mother, and EMT to a woman awakening to her divine calling. She explores the lessons learned from materialism, shame, and identity, and why God often allows fire to burn off everything that’s not His best for us. Her story uncovers powerful frameworks like the “Invisible Path” of trust—comparing it to stepping stones over a cliff—and reminds us that surrendering control is where true healing begins.<br /><br />This episode isn’t just about surviving trauma—it's about thriving through it. If you’re feeling lost in your own wreckage, Amanda’s story will ignite hope and show you how to find your purpose in God's restoration. Perfect for anyone wrestling with shame, identity, or the fear that their pain is too great to be redeemed—this is your reminder that with God, your story is still being written.<br /><br />Amanda Maddox is a powerhouse of faith and healing, whose journey through brain injury and spiritual renewal has inspired countless others to trust in God's transformative love. Her upcoming book, “I Am Who I Am in the Great I Am,” shares her journey in detail and aims to help women everywhere embrace their worth, find their voice, and walk confidently in Christ.<br /><br />If you’ve ever felt like giving up, this episode will remind you that your wreckage is the foundation God will use to build something beautiful. Your story matters, your scars are sacred, and your divine purpose is waiting just on the other side of surrender. Hit play and discover how your greatest mess can become your most powerful testimony of faith and victory.<br /><br />#FaithJourney #BrainInjuryRecovery #ChristianInspiration #HealingThroughFaith #PurposeInPain</p>no01:16:08111How God Rebuilt Her Identity After a Traumatic Brain Injury | Amanda Maddox Testimony | E11full<![CDATA[What God Says About Mental Health, Addiction, and Healing Your Body | E8]]>What does the Bible say about mental health, addiction, emotional healing, and physical health? In this episode of Holy Wreckage, Dr. Laurette Willis shares how God brings healing to the mind and body through surrender, Scripture, and the Holy Spirit.

Dr. Laurette shares her personal testimony of being delivered from alcoholism, smoking, compulsive overeating, and New Age practices, and explains why lasting freedom is not about willpower alone, but about surrender, sanctification, and the power of God working in us. Together, Crystal and Dr. Laurette discuss mental health, emotional regulation, journaling, cravings, addiction recovery, Christian wellness, and what the Bible says about healing your body and mind.

If you’ve ever struggled with addiction, emotional eating, anxiety, self-destructive patterns, lack of peace, or feeling trapped in your own mind, this conversation will point you back to the hope, truth, and healing found in Jesus Christ.

In this episode, we talk about:

  • what God says about mental health
  • what God says about physical health
  • Christian recovery from addiction
  • healing from emotional eating and food cravings
  • renewing your mind with Scripture
  • the role of the Holy Spirit in sanctification
  • journaling, emotions, and nervous system regulation
  • biblical truth for healing the mind and body
  • surrendering destructive habits to God
  • finding freedom from chaos, guilt, and shame

Dr. Laurette also shares practical tools for:

  • overcoming cravings
  • processing emotions in a healthy way
  • replacing toxic thoughts with biblical truth
  • building healthy habits through faith
  • pursuing Christian health and wellness without shame

This episode is for anyone looking for Christian help for addiction, biblical encouragement for mental health, faith-based healing for emotional struggles, and God’s truth about caring for your body.

Find more resources at holywreckage.com/resources

#ChristianMentalHealth #AddictionRecovery #BiblicalHealing #EmotionalHealing #FaithAndWellness #ChristianPodcast #HolyWreckage #RenewYourMind #FoodAddiction #MentalHealthAndFaith

]]>Buzzsprout-18852050Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p><b>What does the Bible say about mental health, addiction, emotional healing, and physical health? In this episode of Holy Wreckage, Dr. Laurette Willis shares how God brings healing to the mind and body through surrender, Scripture, and the Holy Spirit.<br /><br /></b>Dr. Laurette shares her personal testimony of being delivered from <b>alcoholism, smoking, compulsive overeating, and New Age practices</b>, and explains why lasting freedom is not about willpower alone, but about <b>surrender, sanctification, and the power of God working in us</b>. Together, Crystal and Dr. Laurette discuss <b>mental health, emotional regulation, journaling, cravings, addiction recovery, Christian wellness, and what the Bible says about healing your body and mind</b>.</p><p>If you’ve ever struggled with <b>addiction, emotional eating, anxiety, self-destructive patterns, lack of peace, or feeling trapped in your own mind</b>, this conversation will point you back to the hope, truth, and healing found in Jesus Christ.</p><p>In this episode, we talk about:</p><ul><li>what God says about mental health</li><li>what God says about physical health</li><li>Christian recovery from addiction</li><li>healing from emotional eating and food cravings</li><li>renewing your mind with Scripture</li><li>the role of the Holy Spirit in sanctification</li><li>journaling, emotions, and nervous system regulation</li><li>biblical truth for healing the mind and body</li><li>surrendering destructive habits to God</li><li>finding freedom from chaos, guilt, and shame</li></ul><p>Dr. Laurette also shares practical tools for:</p><ul><li>overcoming cravings</li><li>processing emotions in a healthy way</li><li>replacing toxic thoughts with biblical truth</li><li>building healthy habits through faith</li><li>pursuing Christian health and wellness without shame</li></ul><p>This episode is for anyone looking for <b>Christian help for addiction, biblical encouragement for mental health, faith-based healing for emotional struggles, and God’s truth about caring for your body</b>.</p><p>Find more resources at <b>holywreckage.com/resources</b></p><p>#ChristianMentalHealth #AddictionRecovery #BiblicalHealing #EmotionalHealing #FaithAndWellness #ChristianPodcast #HolyWreckage #RenewYourMind #FoodAddiction #MentalHealthAndFaith</p>no00:53:5518What God Says About Mental Health, Addiction, and Healing Your Body | E8full<![CDATA[Crystal’s Story: Trauma, Addiction, and the God Who Never Left | E2]]>What happens when trauma takes root early, and addiction becomes a way to survive?

In this episode of Holy Wreckage, Crystal shares her personal story of adoption, childhood trauma, addiction, and the long road to healing. From growing up in and out of homes, feeling unseen and misunderstood, and experiencing deep abandonment, to battling addiction for decades, Crystal opens up about the wreckage that shaped her life and the God who never walked away.

This is not a story of instant miracles or overnight transformation. It’s a story of a faithful God who stayed, protected, provided, and redeemed — even when healing took decades.

In this episode, Crystal shares:

  • Her experience with adoption, instability, and feeling unseen
  • How trauma and addiction took hold early in life
  • The moment she first encountered the peace of God
  • Why surrender, not striving, became the turning point
  • How God redeemed relationships, restored family, and brought truth into the light
  • Scriptures that anchored her faith during seasons of uncertainty and survival

If you’ve wrestled with addiction, trauma, abandonment, mental health struggles, or faith questions, this episode is for you. It’s for anyone who wonders if God can still work in the middle of the mess, or if redemption is possible after years of wreckage.

Subscribe, follow, and share this episode with someone who needs hope.
And if God has met you in your own wreckage, we invite you to share your story.

This is Holy Wreckage — where real stories meet a holy God.
Healing out loud, one wreck at a time.

]]>https://www.holywreckage.comBuzzsprout-18437280Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>What happens when trauma takes root early, and addiction becomes a way to survive?</p><p>In this episode of <b>Holy Wreckage</b>, <b>Crystal shares her personal story</b> of adoption, childhood trauma, addiction, and the long road to healing. From growing up in and out of homes, feeling unseen and misunderstood, and experiencing deep abandonment, to battling addiction for decades, Crystal opens up about the wreckage that shaped her life and the God who never walked away.</p><p>This is not a story of instant miracles or overnight transformation. It’s a story of a faithful God who stayed, protected, provided, and redeemed — even when healing took decades.</p><p>In this episode, Crystal shares:</p><ul><li>Her experience with adoption, instability, and feeling unseen</li><li>How trauma and addiction took hold early in life</li><li>The moment she first encountered the peace of God</li><li>Why surrender, not striving, became the turning point</li><li>How God redeemed relationships, restored family, and brought truth into the light</li><li>Scriptures that anchored her faith during seasons of uncertainty and survival</li></ul><p>If you’ve wrestled with addiction, trauma, abandonment, mental health struggles, or faith questions, this episode is for you. It’s for anyone who wonders if God can still work in the middle of the mess, or if redemption is possible after years of wreckage.</p><p><b>Subscribe, follow, and share this episode with someone who needs hope.</b><br /> And if God has met you in your own wreckage, we invite you to share your story.</p><p>This is <b>Holy Wreckage</b> — where real stories meet a holy God.<br /> <em>Healing out loud, one wreck at a time.</em></p>no00:19:482Crystal’s Story: Trauma, Addiction, and the God Who Never Left | E2full<![CDATA[Tracy’s Story: Healing Trauma Through Faith, Community, and Hope | E3]]>What if the healing you’ve been praying for begins in the middle of your mess?

In this episode of Holy Wreckage, Tracy shares her personal story of childhood trauma, faith, healing, and redemption. She opens up about growing up feeling invisible, walking through painful experiences that shaped her identity, and the moments where God met her in crisis and began a process of restoration.

This episode explores how faith, friendship, and community became critical pieces of Tracy’s healing journey. It also highlights how God uses both spiritual transformation and practical tools, including therapy and EMDR, to bring healing to deep emotional wounds.

This is not a story of perfection or quick fixes. It’s a story of a faithful God who stays present, works through the process, and transforms wreckage into purpose.

In this episode, Tracy shares:

  • Her experience with childhood trauma and feeling unseen
  • How faith and friendship played a key role in healing
  • Experiencing God’s presence in moments of crisis
  • The importance of community support in recovery
  • How therapy and faith can work together in the healing process
  • Finding identity, worth, and hope through God’s unconditional love

If you’ve struggled with trauma, mental health challenges, or faith questions, this episode offers encouragement and truth. It’s for anyone who wonders if God is still near, still working, and still able to redeem what feels broken.

Subscribe, follow, and share this episode with someone who needs hope.
And if God has met you in your own wreckage, we invite you to share your story.

This is Holy Wreckage — where real stories meet a holy God.
Healing out loud, one wreck at a time.

]]>https://www.holywreckage.comBuzzsprout-18437324Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>What if the healing you’ve been praying for begins in the middle of your mess?</p><p>In this episode of <b>Holy Wreckage</b>, <b>Tracy shares her personal story</b> of childhood trauma, faith, healing, and redemption. She opens up about growing up feeling invisible, walking through painful experiences that shaped her identity, and the moments where God met her in crisis and began a process of restoration.</p><p>This episode explores how faith, friendship, and community became critical pieces of Tracy’s healing journey. It also highlights how God uses both spiritual transformation and practical tools, including therapy and EMDR, to bring healing to deep emotional wounds.</p><p>This is not a story of perfection or quick fixes. It’s a story of a faithful God who stays present, works through the process, and transforms wreckage into purpose.</p><p>In this episode, Tracy shares:</p><ul><li>Her experience with childhood trauma and feeling unseen</li><li>How faith and friendship played a key role in healing</li><li>Experiencing God’s presence in moments of crisis</li><li>The importance of community support in recovery</li><li>How therapy and faith can work together in the healing process</li><li>Finding identity, worth, and hope through God’s unconditional love</li></ul><p>If you’ve struggled with trauma, mental health challenges, or faith questions, this episode offers encouragement and truth. It’s for anyone who wonders if God is still near, still working, and still able to redeem what feels broken.</p><p><b>Subscribe, follow, and share this episode with someone who needs hope.</b><br /> And if God has met you in your own wreckage, we invite you to share your story.</p><p>This is <b>Holy Wreckage</b> — where real stories meet a holy God.<br /> <em>Healing out loud, one wreck at a time.</em></p>no00:26:123Tracy’s Story: Healing Trauma Through Faith, Community, and Hope | E3full<![CDATA[From Wreckage to Redemption: The Story Behind Holy Wreckage | E1]]>What do you do when your life doesn’t look redeemed yet?

In this inaugural episode of Holy Wreckage, hosts Crystal and Tracy share the heart, calling, and testimony behind the podcast. This episode explains why Holy Wreckage exists, what the name really means, and how God meets us not after we’re fixed, but right in the middle of the mess.

Holy Wreckage is a faith-based podcast about healing, recovery, redemption, and real stories. It’s for the ones who feel broken, overlooked, exhausted, or stuck in cycles they don’t know how to escape. It’s for anyone who has ever wondered if God could still use their story.

In this episode, we talk about:

  • The meaning behind the name Holy Wreckage
  • Why personal testimony is powerful and necessary
  • How God shows up in our hardest seasons
  • Why you don’t have to be polished, healed, or put together to come to God
  • How sharing our stories gives the enemy a black eye
  • Finding hope, faith, and healing in the middle of real life wreckage

We believe everyone has a story to tell, even if they don’t have their testimony yet. We believe God restores what looks beyond repair. And we believe healing happens when we stop hiding and start telling the truth.

If you’re walking through addiction recovery, trauma healing, faith deconstruction, mental health struggles, or simply trying to trust God’s process when life feels heavy, this podcast is for you.

This is Holy Wreckage — where we talk about the mess, honor the process, and point everything back to the God who redeems it all.

Healing out loud, one wreck at a time.

]]>https://www.holywreckage.comBuzzsprout-18437351Wed, 31 Dec 2025 19:00:00 GMT<p>What do you do when your life doesn’t look redeemed yet?</p><p>In this inaugural episode of <b>Holy Wreckage</b>, hosts <b>Crystal and Tracy</b> share the heart, calling, and testimony behind the podcast. This episode explains <em>why</em> Holy Wreckage exists, what the name really means, and how God meets us not after we’re fixed, but right in the middle of the mess.</p><p>Holy Wreckage is a faith-based podcast about healing, recovery, redemption, and real stories. It’s for the ones who feel broken, overlooked, exhausted, or stuck in cycles they don’t know how to escape. It’s for anyone who has ever wondered if God could still use their story.</p><p>In this episode, we talk about:</p><ul><li>The meaning behind the name <b>Holy Wreckage</b></li><li>Why personal testimony is powerful and necessary</li><li>How God shows up in our hardest seasons</li><li>Why you don’t have to be polished, healed, or put together to come to God</li><li>How sharing our stories gives the enemy a black eye</li><li>Finding hope, faith, and healing in the middle of real life wreckage</li></ul><p>We believe everyone has a story to tell, even if they don’t have their testimony yet. We believe God restores what looks beyond repair. And we believe healing happens when we stop hiding and start telling the truth.</p><p>If you’re walking through addiction recovery, trauma healing, faith deconstruction, mental health struggles, or simply trying to trust God’s process when life feels heavy, this podcast is for you.</p><p>This is <b>Holy Wreckage</b> — where we talk about the mess, honor the process, and point everything back to the God who redeems it all.</p><p><em>Healing out loud, one wreck at a time.</em></p>no00:12:501From Wreckage to Redemption: The Story Behind Holy Wreckage | E1full<![CDATA[Stage 4 Cancer Miracle; Russ Hedge Shares a Tragic Accident, Loss, and Cancer | E9]]>In this powerful episode of Holy Wreckage, Crystal sits down with inspirational speaker, marketing coach, and author Russ Hedge. Russ shares his incredible testimony of surviving a near-fatal car accident at age 19, walking through the heartbreaking journey of dementia and cancer with his parents, and his own miraculous healing from Stage 4 melanoma. Through it all, Russ maintains an unshakable faith and a positive perspective, reminding us that while life happens, we always get to choose how we respond.

Resources Mentioned:

Russ mentions several resources and concepts that have shaped his journey. You can find his book, Life Happens and Then You Choose, as well as his YouTube series on his channels. He also discusses the concept of "The Divine Equation" by Chip Ingram.

Connect with Russ Hedge:

You can connect with Russ Hedge by visiting his website at russhedge.com. There, you will find links to his books, podcast, marketing coaching, and speaking engagements. www.russhedge.com

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Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform. Leave a review and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement today!
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]]>Buzzsprout-18927922Mon, 30 Mar 2026 02:00:00 GMT<p>In this powerful episode of Holy Wreckage, Crystal sits down with inspirational speaker, marketing coach, and author Russ Hedge. Russ shares his incredible testimony of surviving a near-fatal car accident at age 19, walking through the heartbreaking journey of dementia and cancer with his parents, and his own miraculous healing from Stage 4 melanoma. Through it all, Russ maintains an unshakable faith and a positive perspective, reminding us that while life happens, we always get to choose how we respond.<br /><br />Resources Mentioned:<br /><br />Russ mentions several resources and concepts that have shaped his journey. You can find his book, Life Happens and Then You Choose, as well as his YouTube series on his channels. He also discusses the concept of "The Divine Equation" by Chip Ingram.<br /><br />Connect with Russ Hedge:<br /><br />You can connect with Russ Hedge by visiting his website at russhedge.com. There, you will find links to his books, podcast, marketing coaching, and speaking engagements. www.russhedge.com<br /><br />Connect with Holy Wreckage:<br /><br />Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform. Leave a review and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement today!<br />www.holywreckage.com</p>no00:47:2419Stage 4 Cancer Miracle; Russ Hedge Shares a Tragic Accident, Loss, and Cancer | E9full<![CDATA[12 Steps Reimagined: Breaking Free From Addiction | E4]]>Freedom from addiction didn’t come from a single moment.
It came through surrender, faith, and consistent choices that God used to transform my life.

In this episode of Holy Wreckage, Crystal shares the 12 things she did to live an addiction-free life — not as a prescription for everyone, but as a testimony of how God healed her heart and led her into real freedom.

We talk about:

  • Why sobriety alone wasn’t enough
  • The daily practices that helped break long-standing cycles
  • How faith, honesty, and accountability sustained healing
  • What God revealed about identity, surrender, and freedom

If you’re struggling with addiction, supporting someone who is, or searching for hope beyond behavior change, this episode offers encouragement and truth.

Freedom is possible. Healing is real.
No life is too broken for God to rebuild.

This is healing out loud… one wreck at a time.

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Addiction Recovery, Faith Based Recovery, Christian Podcast, Healing Journey, Freedom in Christ, Testimony, Deliverance, Holy Wreckage, Addiction Free Living

]]>Buzzsprout-18490788Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:00:00 GMT<p>Freedom from addiction didn’t come from a single moment.<br />It came through surrender, faith, and consistent choices that God used to transform my life.</p><p>In this episode of <em>Holy Wreckage</em>, Crystal shares the <b>12 things she did to live an addiction-free life</b> — not as a prescription for everyone, but as a testimony of how God healed her heart and led her into real freedom.</p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li>Why sobriety alone wasn’t enough</li><li>The daily practices that helped break long-standing cycles</li><li>How faith, honesty, and accountability sustained healing</li><li>What God revealed about identity, surrender, and freedom</li></ul><p>If you’re struggling with addiction, supporting someone who is, or searching for hope beyond behavior change, this episode offers encouragement and truth.</p><p><b>Freedom is possible. Healing is real.</b><br /> <b>No life is too broken for God to rebuild.</b></p><p><b>This is healing out loud… one wreck at a time.</b></p><p>🔗 Learn More &amp; Support</p><p>🌐 <a href="https://holywreckage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.holywreckage.com</a><br /><br /> 🤍 Support the podcast: <a href="https://holywreckage.com/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.holywreckage.com/donate<br /></a><br /> 📩 Share your story as a guest on our show by filling out<a href="https://tally.so/r/MeKNPA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> this short form</a><br /><br /></p><p>Addiction Recovery, Faith Based Recovery, Christian Podcast, Healing Journey, Freedom in Christ, Testimony, Deliverance, Holy Wreckage, Addiction Free Living</p>no00:42:39412 Steps Reimagined: Breaking Free From Addiction | E4full<![CDATA[How Do I Find Wholeness in God After Divorce, Abuse, and Starting Over? | E5]]>How Do I Find Wholeness in God After Divorce, Abuse, and Starting Over?

Divorce, abuse, and seasons of singleness can leave us questioning everything — our choices, our worth, and even God. In this episode of Holy Wreckage, we sit in the tension of broken relationships and honest healing, exploring how faith becomes an anchor when life doesn’t turn out the way we hoped.

This conversation is for anyone who has walked through divorce, survived abuse, or found themselves starting over and wondering if wholeness is still possible. Together, we talk about self-reflection, responsibility, and what it really looks like to put God at the center of our healing — not as a spiritual bypass, but as a path toward restoration.

Rather than rushing past the pain, this episode invites listeners to slow down, look inward, and allow God to heal the places relationships couldn’t. Wholeness doesn’t come from marital status or external validation — it comes from a deep, surrendered relationship with Him.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

  • Why divorce and singleness can be invitations to deeper healing
  • The role faith plays in healing from abuse and relational wounds
  • The importance of self-reflection and personal responsibility
  • Why God must be front and center in relationships and decision-making
  • The complexities of marriage and starting over
  • How true wholeness is found in God, not in another person

Notable Quotes:

“God is number one. He’s front and center.”
 “I didn’t check with God on that.”
 “Jesus in therapy, yes.”

Episode Chapters:

00:00 Navigating Life’s Unexpected Turns
 01:45 Reflections on Marriage and Relationships
 04:46 The Role of Faith in Healing
 06:49 Understanding Singleness and Self-Reflection
 10:25 The Complexity of Marital Decisions
 13:19 The Journey of Healing and Growth
 16:59 Overcoming Abuse and Finding Strength
 19:57 The Importance of God in Relationships
 26:22 Building a Strong Foundation in Marriage
 29:06 Finding Wholeness in God
 33:29 Navigating Blended Families and Priorities

If this episode resonated with you, subscribe to Holy Wreckage so you don’t miss future conversations about healing, faith, and finding God in the middle of life’s hardest seasons. And if you know someone walking through divorce, abuse, or starting over, consider sharing this episode with them — healing is better when we don’t walk alone.

]]>Buzzsprout-18607282Mon, 02 Feb 2026 01:00:00 GMT<p><b>How Do I Find Wholeness in God After Divorce, Abuse, and Starting Over?</b></p><p>Divorce, abuse, and seasons of singleness can leave us questioning everything — our choices, our worth, and even God. In this episode of <em>Holy Wreckage</em>, we sit in the tension of broken relationships and honest healing, exploring how faith becomes an anchor when life doesn’t turn out the way we hoped.</p><p>This conversation is for anyone who has walked through divorce, survived abuse, or found themselves starting over and wondering if wholeness is still possible. Together, we talk about self-reflection, responsibility, and what it really looks like to put God at the center of our healing — not as a spiritual bypass, but as a path toward restoration.</p><p>Rather than rushing past the pain, this episode invites listeners to slow down, look inward, and allow God to heal the places relationships couldn’t. Wholeness doesn’t come from marital status or external validation — it comes from a deep, surrendered relationship with Him.</p><p><b>In This Episode, We Discuss:</b></p><ul><li>Why divorce and singleness can be invitations to deeper healing</li><li>The role faith plays in healing from abuse and relational wounds</li><li>The importance of self-reflection and personal responsibility</li><li>Why God must be front and center in relationships and decision-making</li><li>The complexities of marriage and starting over</li><li>How true wholeness is found in God, not in another person</li></ul><p><b>Notable Quotes:</b></p><blockquote>“God is number one. He’s front and center.”<br /> “I didn’t check with God on that.”<br /> “Jesus in therapy, yes.”<br /><br /></blockquote><p><b>Episode Chapters:</b></p><p>00:00 Navigating Life’s Unexpected Turns<br /> 01:45 Reflections on Marriage and Relationships<br /> 04:46 The Role of Faith in Healing<br /> 06:49 Understanding Singleness and Self-Reflection<br /> 10:25 The Complexity of Marital Decisions<br /> 13:19 The Journey of Healing and Growth<br /> 16:59 Overcoming Abuse and Finding Strength<br /> 19:57 The Importance of God in Relationships<br /> 26:22 Building a Strong Foundation in Marriage<br /> 29:06 Finding Wholeness in God<br /> 33:29 Navigating Blended Families and Priorities</p><p>If this episode resonated with you, <b>subscribe to </b><b><em>Holy Wreckage</em></b> so you don’t miss future conversations about healing, faith, and finding God in the middle of life’s hardest seasons. And if you know someone walking through divorce, abuse, or starting over, consider sharing this episode with them — healing is better when we don’t walk alone.</p>yes00:31:285How Do I Find Wholeness in God After Divorce, Abuse, and Starting Over? | E5full<![CDATA[The Danger of Cultural Christianity: When You Know About God But Don’t Know Jesus]]>D. Scott Smith grew up with just enough Christianity to think he was fine.

Church was familiar. God was familiar. The language was familiar. Christmas and Easter counted. Being American meant being Christian. But underneath the surface, there was no real surrender, no personal relationship with Jesus, and no understanding of the gift of salvation. It was cultural Christianity — the kind that can make you feel safe while your soul is still asleep.

Scott didn’t have the kind of testimony people expect. No addiction spiral. No dramatic collapse. No obvious wreckage everyone could point to. He was a good student. A good kid. The outside looked solid. But inside, he describes it as “internal dry rot” — the beam looked fine, but there was no structure underneath. Apathy, anger, and spiritual emptiness were eating away at what religion could never fix.

Then Jesus made it personal.

In this episode of Holy Wreckage, Scott shares how God pulled him out of cultural Christianity and into real faith. He talks about growing up around religion, watching God radically change someone close to him, and finally realizing that knowing about Jesus is not the same as belonging to Him.

This conversation goes deep into the danger of being spiritually inoculated — having just enough Christianity to feel covered, but not enough surrender to be transformed. Scott also shares how God brought order into his life, why structure matters, and how learning to seek the face of God instead of only His hand changed the way he sees faith, purpose, and the kingdom of God right here in the middle of this broken world.

Please consider donating toward Holy Wreckage 👉 https://holywreckage.com/donate/

Thank you for watching, listening, subscribing, and sharing these stories of wreckage, redemption, and the God who still restores.

Production Credits

Testimony by D. Scott Smith
Hosted by Crystal Dunaway
Edited by Matt Sarmiento
Produced by Holy Wreckage
Recorded in Riverside

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]]>Buzzsprout-19150856Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT<p>D. Scott Smith grew up with just enough Christianity to think he was fine.<br /><br />Church was familiar. God was familiar. The language was familiar. Christmas and Easter counted. Being American meant being Christian. But underneath the surface, there was no real surrender, no personal relationship with Jesus, and no understanding of the gift of salvation. It was cultural Christianity — the kind that can make you feel safe while your soul is still asleep.<br /><br />Scott didn’t have the kind of testimony people expect. No addiction spiral. No dramatic collapse. No obvious wreckage everyone could point to. He was a good student. A good kid. The outside looked solid. But inside, he describes it as “internal dry rot” — the beam looked fine, but there was no structure underneath. Apathy, anger, and spiritual emptiness were eating away at what religion could never fix.<br /><br />Then Jesus made it personal.<br /><br />In this episode of Holy Wreckage, Scott shares how God pulled him out of cultural Christianity and into real faith. He talks about growing up around religion, watching God radically change someone close to him, and finally realizing that knowing about Jesus is not the same as belonging to Him.<br /><br />This conversation goes deep into the danger of being spiritually inoculated — having just enough Christianity to feel covered, but not enough surrender to be transformed. Scott also shares how God brought order into his life, why structure matters, and how learning to seek the face of God instead of only His hand changed the way he sees faith, purpose, and the kingdom of God right here in the middle of this broken world.<br /><br />Please consider donating toward Holy Wreckage 👉 https://holywreckage.com/donate/<br /><br />Thank you for watching, listening, subscribing, and sharing these stories of wreckage, redemption, and the God who still restores.<br /><br />Production Credits<br /><br />Testimony by D. Scott Smith<br />Hosted by Crystal Dunaway<br />Edited by Matt Sarmiento<br />Produced by Holy Wreckage<br />Recorded in Riverside<br /><br />🎙️ Guest: D. Scott Smith<br /><br />LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dscottsmith<br /><br />Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessnetworkingtips/<br /><br />Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/d_scott<br /><br />Website: Confirm before posting — the website link provided appears to redirect to LinkedIn.<br /><br />📬 Connect with Holy Wreckage<br /><br />Website: https://holywreckage.com<br /><br />YouTube: https://youtube.com/@holywreckage<br /><br />Instagram: https://instagram.com/holywreckage<br /><br />Facebook: https://facebook.com/holywreckage<br /><br />TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@holywreckage<br /><br />Prayer Requests: https://tally.so/r/Np5Xvj<br /><br />Share Your Story: https://tally.so/r/MeKNPA<br /><br />Donate: https://holywreckage.com/donate/</p><p> #CulturalChristianity #ChristianTestimony #FaithJourney #RealFaith #SurrenderToJesus #PersonalRelationshipWithJesus #KnowingJesus #JesusChangedMyLife #ChristianPodcast #ChristianYouTube #FaithOverReligion #SpiritualAwakening #GodsGrace #KingdomOfGod #SeekGodsFace #ChristianEncouragement #TestimonyTuesday #RedemptionStory #FaithAndPurpose #HolyWreckage </p>no00:46:26112The Danger of Cultural Christianity: When You Know About God But Don’t Know Jesusfull