here I AM stories

ason’s life looked normal.But inside, everything was off.Hidden struggles. Identity questions. A breaking point he couldn’t ignore.This episode is about what happens when Truth challenges everything—and begins to transform you.If you’ve ever felt lost or stuck…listen to Jason’s story.

Miguel’s story is one of pain, confusion, and ultimately redemption.Growing up, he carried wounds that quietly shaped how he saw himself and others.Searching for who he really was and acceptance, Miguel began living a completely different life—creating a persona that drew attention, applause, and a sense of belonging he had long been searching for.But underneath it all was a wounded heart, hiding secrets and longing for something deeper.What followed would take Miguel on an unexpected journey through brokenness, truth, and ultimately deep healing he never thought possible.

In this powerful episode, Ron shares his story with honesty, courage, and deep faith, reflecting on childhood trauma, fatherlessness, sexual abuse, and the long road of healing. He opens up about his years identifying as gay, the wounds and confusion beneath that journey, and the way God kept pursuing him even in the middle of pain, rebellion, and brokenness. This conversation is not a polished testimony with all the loose ends tied up, it is a real look at what sanctification, surrender, and healing can actually feel like. Ron speaks with striking clarity about grace, spiritual battle, trauma, and the daily choice to keep yielding to Christ. It is a moving conversation about redemption, suffering, and the kind of freedom that is real, costly, and still unfolding.

What happens when someone grows up longing for affirmation, struggling with shame, and searching for identity—yet never stops believing God is real?In this honest and deeply moving conversation, Richard shares his Christian testimony, reflecting on growing up without a father, experiencing bullying, navigating same-sex attraction, pornography addiction, and years of confusion about God’s heart.Through dance, performance, success, and eventual burnout, Richard explains how knowing God’s Word without knowing God’s heart left him trapped in cycles of guilt and fear—and how true healing began when he encountered Jesus not as a rule-giver, but as a loving Father.This episode speaks to anyone wrestling with identity, shame, sexuality, faith, or the fear that they are “too far gone” for God.This is a story of truth, mercy, repentance, and hope.Stay connected with the content you care about. Subscribe to our new EWTN channels and never miss what inspires you.EWTN News: / @ewtnnews EWTN Live Mass & Devotions: / @ewtnlivemass EWTN On Air: / @ewtnonair EWTN Radio: / @radioewtn EWTN Religious Catalogue: / @ewtnreligiouscatalogue EWTN Kids: / @ewtnkids EWTN Espanol: / @ewtnespanol ACI Prensa: / @aciprensa Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word: / @mfvafriars Support EWTN:https://www.ewtn.com/donateFollow EWTN on Social Media:🖥️ Website: https://www.ewtn.com📸 Instagram: / ewtnmedia 📌 Facebook: / ewtnonline 🆇 Twitter/X: https://x.com/EWTN📱 TikTok: / ewtnmedia Follow Kimberly Zember on Social Media:📸 Kim Instagram: / kimzember 📌 BoldlyBeloved: / unforgottenfaces 🖥️ Website: https://boldlybeloved.com🎥 Here I AM stories: / hereiamstories

Laura’s story is one of deep wounding, searching, and ultimately radical redemption—from childhood rejection, identity confusion, and a full transgender transition to discovering her true worth, healing, and identity in Jesus Christ.From an early age, Laura felt out of place in her own body—longing to be a boy, wrestling with rejection, sexual brokenness, and the belief that becoming male would finally bring peace. Years of trauma, addiction, and surgeries left her more empty than ever. But everything changed when the love of God broke into her life and revealed the truth she had been chasing all along.Now living fully restored as the woman God created her to be, Laura shares her powerful testimony of deliverance, identity, and hope in Christ—a story of a Father who lovingly pursues, heals, and makes all things new.Join Kim Zember for a podcast that amplifies raw voices, redeemed lives, and real stories of those who walked away from LGBT identities for what they believe is a greater eternal purpose.

Son Byrd is a musical artist, prophetic voice, and mentor whose life tells a powerful story of redemption and identity. Raised in the midst of dysfunction, he wrestled with questions of belonging, purpose, and self-worth. His journey included the painful realities of rape, abuse, gender dysphoria, and an absent father—leaving deep wounds and a longing for wholeness. Everything changed when he encountered God as Father. That moment became a turning point, redefining his identity and future. Embracing the name Son Byrd, he stepped into a new life—marked by redeemed sonship and spiritual inheritance. Today, Son uses music, storytelling, and prophetic insight to help others find freedom and clarity in their own journeys. Whether through his art, words, or mentorship, his message remains the same: God turns absence into abundance, brokenness into breakthrough, and pain into purpose.

Angel Colon is a survivor of the 2016 Pulse Nightclub tragedy, where 49 lives were lost and over 53 people were injured. Despite being shot multiple times and suffering a shattered femur, Angel miraculously survived. His recovery has been nothing short of remarkable, and he credits his strength and healing to the grace of God. What once seemed like an unbearable tragedy—his “mess”—has now become his powerful message. Rather than allowing bitterness or pain to define his life, Angel turned his story into a testimony of hope, forgiveness, and freedom.Today, Angel travels across the country sharing that message. He equips leaders, young adults, and churches to lovingly welcome and minister to those who identify as LGBTQ. His mission is clear: to let the world know that true freedom is found in Jesus Christ.Join Kim Zember for a new podcast highlighting raw voices, radical lives, and real stories of those who left LGBT identities for what they consider a greater eternal purpose.