In this episode of Walking Defined, Kate shares her testimony in full — a story marked by brokenness, shame, addiction, regret, and ultimately, redemption through the relentless grace of God.

Kate and Baylee sit together for a deeply personal conversation about growing up without a firm foundation in faith, searching for control and identity through relationships, walking through abortion, addiction, and isolation, and the long road toward surrender. This episode is an honest look at what happens when shame is carried in silence, and how confession opens the door to real healing.

Kate shares how God pursued her even when she was running, how addiction masked unhealed wounds, and how a powerful moment of surrender finally broke years of shame. Through the lens of Scripture and lived experience, this conversation highlights the difference between forgiveness that is intellectually understood and freedom that is fully lived.

This episode also explores the role of community, the healing power of confession, and the beauty of a God who does not waste pain — even the parts of our story we wish we could erase.

Content note: This episode includes sensitive topics and is intended for mature audiences.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Growing up without a Christian foundation and searching for control
• How shame thrives in secrecy and isolation
• Walking through abortion and the weight of unconfessed regret
• Addiction as an attempt to numb unresolved pain
• The moment God made it clear that surrender was no longer optional
• The difference between being saved and truly loving the Lord
• How confession breaks shame and restores freedom
• The biblical foundation for healing through confession and prayer
• Why God calls us to share all of our testimony, not just the polished parts
• A closing prayer for the woman carrying shame she has never spoken out loud

Scripture referenced:

• James 5:13–16 – Confession, prayer, and the power of healing
• Genesis 50:20 – What was meant for harm, God uses for good
• Psalm 34:18 – The Lord’s nearness to the brokenhearted
• Romans 8:1 – No condemnation for those in Christ Jesus

Referenced in this episode:

• Waking Up in Heaven by Crystal McVeigh

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