Have you ever faced a difficult season and found yourself so focused on what you’re going through that you forgot what God has already brought you through?

In this short episode of the Rise to Freedom Podcast, we reflect on God’s faithfulness and the importance of remaining steadfast through life’s trials and tribulations.

Inspired by the song You’ve Been So Faithful by Eddie James and the Phoenix Mass Choir, we explore Lamentations 3:21–23 and Psalm 23:6, remembering that God’s grace and mercy are present in every season of our lives.

Whether you’re experiencing disappointment, waiting on an answered prayer, or navigating unexpected challenges, this episode encourages you to hold on to God’s unchanging hand, reflect on His goodness, and remain faithful regardless of what happens next.

Your Freedom Moment: Don’t become so consumed with what you’re going through that you forget what God has already brought you through.

Scriptures: Lamentations 3:21–23 | Psalm 23:6

Reflection: Take a moment this week to look back at God’s receipts. Where have His grace and mercy shown up in your life?

Learn more about Breaking the Chains: Finding Healing, Forgiveness, and Freedom in God at FreedomEncourages.com⁠.

Have you ever wondered if God can still use you after everything you’ve done?

In Episode 179 of the Rise to Freedom Podcast, Cecilia M. Columbus shares her personal journey through church hurt, walking away from ministry, and rediscovering God’s grace and mercy.

Through the story of Jonah, discover how genuine repentance, forgiveness, and surrender can help you move beyond your past and find the courage to answer God’s call again.

Remember: Being a work in progress doesn’t mean God has abandoned the work.

Scriptures: Jonah 3:1 | Philippians 1:6

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Website: FreedomEncourages.com⁠
Book: Breaking the Chains: Finding Healing, Forgiveness, and Freedom in God

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Have you ever wondered why you keep struggling with the same things, even though you love God, attend church, pray, and read your Bible?

You can be active in church, serve in ministry, and know Scripture while still struggling with sin, guilt, shame, and patterns you’re trying to break. But what happens when you realize that doing church isn’t the same as developing a genuine relationship with God?

In this episode of the Rise to Freedom Podcast, Cecilia Columbus shares her personal journey of growing up in church, struggling with sexual sin, and discovering how understanding God’s love, grace, and mercy changed her approach to repentance and spiritual growth.

Together, we’ll explore the difference between religion and relationship, why feeling guilty isn’t the same as repentance, and how to begin making choices that reflect your faith.

Drawing from Romans 2:4 and James 1:22, this conversation reminds us that spiritual growth isn’t about pretending to have everything together. It’s about being honest with God, allowing His Word to transform us, and taking one step toward lasting change.

Your Freedom Moment: You can know how to do church and still be learning how to surrender your life to God.

One Step Closer to Freedom: Identify one pattern you’ve been struggling with, recognize what triggers it, and choose one different response you can practice this week.

You don’t have to hide your struggles from God. His grace invites you to come honestly, repent, and continue growing.

📖 Continue Your Journey to Freedom

Discover more about healing, forgiveness, and spiritual growth in Cecilia’s book, Breaking the Chains: Finding Healing, Forgiveness, and Freedom in God, available on Amazon.

Until next time, remember: God has already given you everything you need to rise. Your flaws and all.