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:
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
