🎧 Linda Seiler joins Hope Within Reach to share her raw, unforgettable story of growing up in the 1970s feeling like a boy trapped in a female body. She opens up about years of silent struggle with sexual addiction, same-sex attraction, and a shame so deep she believed she was the only person on earth who felt this way.

In this raw and unfiltered episode, Linda opens up about the moment she confessed her darkest secret to a campus pastor, and how his response changed the entire trajectory of her life. If you've ever wondered whether freedom is really possible from something you've hidden for years, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

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In this episode, Jeff Bonzelaar - the Executive Director of Adult and Teen Challenge and author of Reducing the Stigma and Shame of Addiction - joins host Rebecca Walker to draw a powerful line between guilt ("I did wrong") and shame ("I am wrong").Whether you've been wounded by the labels others have placed on you or you're walking alongside someone lost in addiction, this episode will challenge you to see people—and yourself—through God's eyes. Jeff shares practical, biblical wisdom on breaking the cycle of stigma and shame, and why genuine friendship and love are the most powerful forces in any recovery journey.___________________Struggling with addiction? Call 855-END-ADDICTIONNeed Resources? Visit ⁠www.recoverymeans.com⁠Ready for change? Visit readynow.org

Kelly Shackelford, President of First Liberty Institute, joins our host Rebecca Walker on Hope Within Reach to share how everyday believers are winning landmark legal battles for religious freedom across America. From a coach quietly praying at the 50-yard line to a fifth-grader standing firm in his faith, these stories reveal how God uses ordinary people to change history. Discover why Kelly believes we are living in the greatest moment for religious freedom in our lifetime—and how that hope is real, tangible, and available to you.

You don't have to face the fight alone. Kelly shares practical steps for knowing your rights, recognizing when to stand firm, and finding free legal support through First Liberty Institute. Whether you're afraid to speak up at work, at school, or in your community, this episode will equip and encourage you to walk boldly in the freedom Christ has already won.

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