The Redeemed Backslider Podcast is a bold and redemptive voice in the modern faith-based media landscape, created to speak directly to those who have wandered from their spiritual path but still feel the pull of grace. Hosted by licensed Christian-based psychotherapist Kathy J. Chastain, this podcast is more than a platform—it is a safe space for healing, truth-telling, and reconciliation with God. Blending clinical insight, biblical wisdom, and deeply personal storytelling, each episode is crafted with the intention of reaching hearts that have grown cold, skeptical, or disillusioned with organized religion. Kathy’s compassionate, unfiltered approach offers an invitation for listeners to revisit their faith, rediscover their identity in Christ, and recognize that no one is too far gone for redemption. Through candid conversations, testimony-driven content, and special guest interviews—including faith leaders, creatives, and individuals with powerful comeback stories—the podcast unpacks topics like religious trauma, spiritual abuse, addiction, doubt, and restoration, all while anchoring the message in hope and biblical truth.

What sets The Redeemed Backslider Podcast apart is its dual emphasis on emotional honesty and spiritual integrity. It does not shy away from difficult conversations or sugarcoat the journey back to faith. Instead, it acknowledges the pain that causes many to leave the church—whether it's legalism, hypocrisy, shame, betrayal, or personal failure—and offers a roadmap back to intimacy with God without condemnation. Kathy’s professional background in trauma-informed care and personality psychology allows her to explore the inner battles many face with precision and grace, while her experience as a former prodigal herself brings undeniable authenticity to the mic. As a licensed therapist, she is uniquely qualified to bridge the gap between emotional healing and spiritual awakening—guiding her listeners to not only reclaim their faith but to understand the underlying wounds that made them walk away in the first place. With a predominantly male listenership, the podcast is especially attuned to the voices that often go unheard in traditional church spaces—men navigating silent struggles, cultural pressure, or unhealed grief—making it a rare and vital resource for those seeking quiet redemption in a noisy world.

The Redeemed Backslider Podcast is also a call to the Church. It urges spiritual leaders, pastors, and congregations to reexamine how they engage with those who’ve left the fold—not with judgment or performance-based theology, but with a heart posture that mirrors the Father’s embrace in Luke 15. Kathy's episodes regularly challenge listeners to let go of religiosity and reclaim authentic, Spirit-led relationship with God. In doing so, the show has become a rallying point for revival—not of sensationalism, but of sincerity, vulnerability, and faith renewed. From its roots in a small counseling office to reaching thousands across the nation, the podcast has grown into a movement—one that inspires reconciliation, inner transformation, and holy boldness. Whether you're a backslider searching for your way home, a loved one praying for someone who's walked away, or a leader trying to understand how to better serve the broken, this podcast offers guidance, comfort, and above all, a redemptive message: You are still loved. You are still called. You can come back.

A small group of former prodigals, each with their own story of wandering and return, have united with a shared burden—to intercede for those who have drifted from faith and feel too far gone to come back. Born out of a deep gratitude for the mercy they personally experienced, this group meets faithfully each week to pray for backsliders, prodigals, and those caught in cycles of shame, addiction, or spiritual disillusionment. Their prayers are not polished or performative—they are raw, Spirit-led, and marked by tears, declarations, and hope. These men and women understand firsthand the pain of separation from God, and they are now determined to stand in the gap for others, believing that no heart is beyond reach and no story beyond redemption.

The group has become more than just a prayer circle—it’s a lifeline, a holy space where names are spoken out loud, burdens are carried together, and heaven is petitioned with boldness. Each gathering is fueled by testimonies of healing, deliverance, and reconciliation, serving as a constant reminder that the Father’s arms remain open. This community of redeemed backsliders prays not only for individuals but for a generational awakening, asking God to break cycles of rebellion and restore spiritual legacies. Their mission is simple yet powerful: to call the prodigals home, one intercession at a time.

At the heart of our mission is a deep and unwavering desire to build genuine, lasting relationships with prodigals—those who have drifted from faith, community, or their God-given identity. We believe that before healing can happen, connection must be restored. That’s why we are committed to meeting people where they are, without judgment or pressure, offering friendship, compassion, and consistent presence. Our goal is not to fix, but to walk alongside—with open hearts, listening ears, and the kind of love that reflects the Father’s own pursuit. We understand that many prodigals carry wounds from religion, rejection, or personal failure, and we seek to be a safe and grace-filled place where trust can be rebuilt and hope rekindled.

Through intentional outreach, personal conversations, and community gatherings, we are creating spaces where prodigals feel seen, heard, and valued. We believe that restoration is not a one-time event but a journey—and that journey is best traveled together. By offering relational discipleship, prayerful support, and a culture of authenticity, we are planting seeds for healing and homecoming. Our desire is simple yet profound: to be the hands and feet of Jesus to those who may have forgotten how loved they are, and to help them rediscover the joy of belonging—in faith, in community, and in the Father’s embrace.