She Traded Darkness For The Truth

Are you tired of chasing peace in places that leave you feeling empty, exhausted, or trapped? Jac Marino Chen opens up about her raw journey from trauma and childhood pain into a deep pursuit of control through secret spiritual practices and ritual magic. She candidly shares the moment the illusion shattered, the life-changing scripture her grandfather shared, and the breathtaking moment she called out to Jesus and received true freedom. Listen to hear how God's truth shines through even the deepest darkness. #SpiritualBreakthrough #FreedomInChrist #FaithJourney

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Abused in Church: Healing When Parents Covered It Up

If you grew up in the church but were deeply harmed by the very people meant to protect you, this episode is a sanctuary for your soul. Guest Becky Nordquist, a pastor’s kid and abuse survivor, opens up about the devastating cover-up of her childhood abuse and her long journey through suicidal despair to find true restoration. Discover how Jesus met her in the deepest valley of a psychiatric unit and how she found the ultimate freedom to release the father wound. #ChurchHurt #AbuseSurvivor #HealingJourney #FaithRestored

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Anxiety Out of Control? For the Woman Trying to Hold It All Together

To the woman whose mind won't stop racing: you don't have to fake it here. This episode is a gentle sanctuary for anyone secretly drowning in high-functioning anxiety, worry, and the exhausting need for perfectionism.

Guest Nichole Suvar opens up about her 30-year battle with generalized anxiety disorder, the terrifying moment she had to call a hotline, and how Jesus met her in the middle of her chaos—not to demand she fix herself, but to remind her that He is already holding everything together.

Tune in for practical, biblical tools to move from surviving to receiving His true peace.

#HighFunctioningAnxiety #ChristianMentalHealth #Surrender #FindingPeace #PerfectPeace

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From Newsboys Fame to Fallen: God’s Second Chance Story

John James, former Newsboys frontman, opens up about the hidden cost of success, the sin that shattered his life, and the moment in a small Australian church when God spoke through a pastor from South Africa to bring him back. This is a raw, hope-filled conversation for anyone who feels too broken for God’s love. #Redemption #SecondChance #FaithOverFear #GodSeesYou #BrokenButLoved

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Finding Jesus in a Dark Prison Cell

What happens when everything is stripped away from you—your health, your freedom, your dignity—and you are plunged into the absolute, terrifying darkness of solitary confinement? Disabled Navy veteran Tom Caldwell joins Nancy to share his firsthand journey through an American nightmare following the events of January 6th. Tortured and isolated, Tom reveals the exact moment his tattered Bible opened to Psalm 109, changing his entire reality. Tune in to hear this breathtaking testimony of physical survival, supernatural light, and the miraculous power of choosing thanksgiving and forgiveness in a living hell. #FaithInTheDark #PrisonTestimony #GodSaves #Miracles StillHappen #OvercomingInjustice

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She Mistook Approval For Love

Do you feel guilty whenever you say no? Perhaps you are the person everyone depends on, but no one seems to notice how tired you have become.

Tara Johnson spent years believing that approval was the same thing as love. She smiled, served, performed, and kept everyone happy while quietly battling fear, resentment, perfectionism, and depression.

Then her husband became critically ill. As Tara watched him lying in intensive care, the demands from others continued. One day, completely overwhelmed in a hospital hallway, she told God she had nothing left.

That was where surrender began.

Tara shares how God confronted her need for control, reminded her that she did not have to carry everyone, and taught her to begin each day with one simple desire: “Jesus, whatever happens today, I want You and me to do it together.”

This conversation is for anyone who is tired of earning approval and ready to receive the love of the God who sees them.

#PeoplePleasing #FearOfRejection #GodSeesYou #ChristianEncouragement #YouAreLoved

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When Grief Feels Too Heavy: Finding Hope After Loss

When sudden tragedy strikes, our neatly packaged faith niceities are completely stripped away. Join Nancy as she sits down with pastor and professor Dave Keehn for an incredibly raw, soul-level conversation about navigating the agonizing shock of losing a child. Dave shares the devastating moment his 24-year-old son, Adam, passed away from a sudden brain aneurysm, leaving behind a pregnant wife. If you are struggling with the randomness of loss, wrestling with anger at God, or trying to understand how to live with a permanently broken heart, this episode will meet you right where you are. Discover a profound, biblical perspective on heaven that brings true comfort to our present pain, and learn why the goal of suffering isn't finding a tidy answer to 'why,' but learning to trust the Savior who walks with us through the shadow.

#GriefJourney #FaithInTheDark #LossOfAChild #HopeInJesus

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Finding Trust Again After an Affair

Trust doesn't disappear overnight—and it usually isn't rebuilt overnight either.

Brad and Heidi Mitchell share the honest story of surviving infidelity, rebuilding trust, overcoming fear, and learning to surrender every painful thought to Jesus Christ.

This conversation is filled with practical wisdom, biblical encouragement, and hope for couples wondering if healing is even possible.

If you're carrying betrayal, shame, fear, or unanswered questions, this episode will remind you that Jesus still restores what feels impossible.

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Marriage After an Affair: Healing the Broken Trust

If you are driving, walking, or just sitting in the quiet of your room with a broken heart over a spouse's unfaithfulness, this episode is a shelter for you. Join Nancy Sabato as she sits down with Brad and Heidi Mitchell for a transparent look at surviving the earthquake of adultery. Heidi reveals how she navigated the painful reality of counseling, controlled her runaway emotions, and leaned entirely on God’s Word when her feelings failed her. Brad speaks directly to the offender about true repentance, rebuilding trust in the little things, and finding freedom from self-condemnation through Jesus. There is hope for your soul today, sweet friend. #MarriageHealing #OvercomingInfidelity #FaithInTheDark #ChristianCounseling #TheCallWithNancySabato

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Facing Death But Finding God's Presence

What happens when you've faithfully served God, loved your family, and then hear the words, "You have very little chance of surviving?"

In this deeply moving conversation, Greg Hershberg shares his remarkable testimony of spending nearly 50 days between life and death. After multiple surgeries, life support, and saying goodbye to his children, Greg faced not only a battle for his life but a battle for his faith.

If you've ever wondered if God has forgotten you... if you've questioned why suffering happens... or if you're hanging on by a thread today, this episode is for you.

Greg honestly shares his darkest moments, including the night he believed he had nothing left to give. Yet in the middle of unimaginable pain, Jesus gently reminded him:

"I was always right next to you. I never left you."

This episode is about more than surviving tragedy—it's about discovering that God's presence remains faithful even when life doesn't make sense.

Take a walk with us through one man's valley and discover the hope that only Christ can give.

Scripture: "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me..." — Psalm 23:4

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Why People Leave Christianity After Church Hurt

begin with pain.

In this conversation, Pedro Garcia shares how church hurt led him away from Christ and into atheism before Jesus lovingly brought him home. Together we talk about emotional wounds, surrender, doubt, healing, and why Jesus is not the same as those who misrepresent Him.

If you've ever wondered whether your faith can survive disappointment, this episode is for you.

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"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
Psalm 34:18

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When "Praying More" Doesn’t Heal Your Child’s Depression

Nothing prepares your soul for the moment you realize your child has lost the will to live. You did everything "right," you raised them in church, and yet you are staring into the abyss of their depression, wondering where God is and if it’s all your fault.

In this deeply raw conversation, author and mom Lori Wildenberg joins Nancy to share the terrifying night her college-aged daughter attempted to take her own life, and the painful illusion of the "perfect Christian parenting formula." If you are a parent carrying the heavy, exhausting weight of a child's mental illness, eating disorder, or silent trauma, please know you are not alone, and you do not have to hide your tears here.

Lori exposes the crushing damage of spiritual shame—like being told your child just needs to "pray more"—and points us back to the real, unvarnished Jesus who holds us when life falls completely apart. You will discover the crucial difference between normal grief and deep depression, why building biblical hope matters more than just forcing "resiliency," and why sometimes, simply surviving the day is a massive victory in Christ.

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." — John 16:33

#SuicidePrevention #DepressedTeen #ChristianParenting #MentalHealthInTheChurch #WhereIsGod

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Exhausted Special Needs Mom: When God Doesn't Cure Your Child’s Disability

Are you a caregiver running on absolute empty, or a parent walking through a season of loss that feels completely colorless? Join Nancy Sabato as she sits down with author Paula Romang (Thriving in a Barren Place) for a raw, honest look at the trials of raising a child with severe disabilities and surviving deep grief. Paula opens up about the spiritual struggle of wondering if your trials are a punishment, the exhaustion of constant medical schedules, and how she found a solid bedrock beneath her feet when her world collapsed. Don't give up in the dark—tune in to find a friend who truly understands the long, hard road. www.paularomang.com

"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." — Psalm 147:3

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First Year Marriage Shock: Why Is It So Hard?

You’re lying in bed, staring at the ceiling, wondering how a love that felt so certain on your wedding day suddenly feels so heavy and confusing. You love your spouse, but the unmet expectations, hidden struggles, and exhausting silence are making you secretly whisper, Did I marry the wrong person?

If the first year of your marriage feels less like a fairy tale and more like a battleground of unmet needs, intimacy hurdles, and communication breakdowns, you are not broken—and you are certainly not alone. Today, Pastor Mike Novotny joins us to tear down the neat, polished facade of young marriage. With staggering transparency, Mike shares his own raw journey through the painful "seven-year itch," an early addiction to pornography that distorted his expectations of intimacy, and the moment he and his wife found themselves sitting in a counselor’s office wondering how to bridge the gap between their different worlds. The breakthrough didn't come from pretending things were perfect; it came when they laid down their ammunition, stepped into radical humility, and allowed Jesus to become the third chord in their union. Whether you are dealing with difficult in-laws, financial stress, or a disappointing sex life, this conversation is your permission slip to breathe, stop performing, and let the grace of Christ rebuild your foundation.

Matthew 19:6 > "So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate."

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What To Do When God Closes Every Door

Are you sitting in a heavy, lonely season where it feels like God has completely gone silent? You look around, see nothing but closed doors, and through your tears your heart is whispering, "Lord, are you finished with me?"

When Crickett Keith retired from 18 years of vibrant women’s ministry, she expected new doors of writing and teaching to burst open. Instead, everything shut down. In this raw and deeply comforting conversation, Crickett shares the painful reality of feeling "put on the shelf" by God and how Jesus met her in that crushing quiet. If you are struggling to see His hand or find your purpose after a major life shift, this episode is a gentle reminder that God's love never finishes with us—He is simply inviting you to rest at His feet.

"I would've despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; take courage; wait for the Lord." — Psalm 27:13-14

#WhereIsGod #SilentSeason #FindingPurpose #WaitingOnGod #RestInJesus

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The Hidden Doorway Giving Evil Access

Have you ever felt like you're fighting the same fears, anxieties, or negative thoughts over and over again?

In this episode of The Call with Nancy Sabato, Heather Otis Tayloe shares how spiritual warfare often works through subtle deception, unforgiveness, fear, comparison, and distractions that keep us from fully walking in the freedom Jesus purchased for us.

Together we discuss:
✔️ Recognizing Satan's schemes
✔️ Why unforgiveness becomes a doorway
✔️ Protecting your heart and mind
✔️ The Armor of God
✔️ How Jesus brings lasting freedom

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Spoken Scripture:

"Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes." — Ephesians 6:11

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When Your Spouse Hates Your Faith

What happens when your home becomes a spiritual battlefield and your marriage feels entirely unsafe? Tim Mulgrew joins Nancy Sabato to share his powerful journey through a spiritually hostile marriage, the public church eruption that left him paralyzed, and his ultimate escape from cold, religious legalism into a vibrant, living relationship with Jesus Christ. If you are hurting, isolated, or feel suffocated by church rules while your life is falling apart, this episode will help you find yourself in the pages of Scripture and reclaim your peace. Learn more at enjoyscripture.com.

"The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit." — Psalm 34:18

#MarriageConflict #FaithStruggles #SpiritualWarfare #JesusHeals #ChristianPodcasts

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What to do when you want to give up on life

Have you ever felt so completely crushed by the weight of your own past that you just wanted to shut the door, pull down the shades, and disappear? You look in the mirror and all you see is a mask of strength covering up a heart that is secretly breaking into a million pieces.

If you are sitting in the dark today feeling deeply alone, misunderstood, or choked by a shame you can’t seem to outrun, please know that your story isn't over. In this beautiful, raw conversation, our brother Adam Davis—a former law enforcement officer and crisis negotiator—sits down with me to share the quiet, agonizing battles he fought behind closed doors. From childhood trauma and the heavy burdens of police work to the morning he found himself at the absolute end of his rope in his patrol car, Adam opens up his heart about the moment he stopped hiding and let the perfect love of Jesus break through his defenses. This isn't about looking perfect for church; it’s about the messy, beautiful reality of a Savior who meets us right in our deepest pain and whispers that we don't have to hide anymore.

Scripture Meditation: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." — Psalm 34:18

#OvercomingShame #HealingFromTrauma #FindingHope #GodMeetsYouHere #ChristianTestimony

Why do I feel so anxious and trapped?

If you are tired of waking up in the middle of the night feeling like you are fighting a battle inside your own head, you are not alone. It is so exhausting to try and stay strong when your thoughts feel heavy, your home feels tense, and you cannot seem to find your peace.

In this sweet conversation, our dear friend Heather Otis Tayloe sits down with us to gently pull back the curtain on how the enemy works in the quiet areas of our lives. We talk about the subtle things we let into our homes, the hidden bitterness we carry without realizing it, and how the Holy Spirit wants to gently heal those places. Jesus never meant for you to carry this heavy weight all by yourself. Let's look at how to put on His armor together and finally breathe a sigh of relief.

• Scripture: "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." — Proverbs 4:23

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