Stories of Redemption: Recent Episodes
Stories of Redemption
Stories of redemption was birth from Psalms 107:2 “Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, Whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy. In this podcast you will hear stories of people from different walks of life that have one thing in common and that is the encounter we’ve all had with Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Our hope is that our listeners have that same encounter. Romans 10:9-13
Aleece Barnes grew up knowing about God but not truly knowing Him. From cussing and chasing distractions to learning how to delight herself in the Lord, her story is one of conviction, grace, and transformation. Tune in as Aleece shares how God called her back to Oklahoma, freed her from old habits, and taught her the beauty of walking closely with Him.
Johnny Hayes gave his life to Jesus as a young boy, recognizing the weight of eternity and the truth of the Gospel. But years later, hurt by church experiences, he doubted his salvation. In college, Christian community helped restore his faith, but he fell into a performance mindset, trying to earn spiritual growth — until he hit burnout.
Searching for identity, Johnny left it all behind and moved to Kansas, then Europe, chasing fulfillment in relationships, parties, and worldly success. But after losing everything, he found himself alone on a hill — crying out to God. That moment was a turning point.
This episode is about running from God, trying to earn His love, and how true grace found Johnny when he finally surrendered.
In this heartfelt episode of Stories of Redemption, Caleb Collins joins Preston and Dennis to talk about what it means to love Jesus, lead your family well, and praise God out loud—literally in the streets of OKC.
Caleb has been married for 3 years and opens up about the tough lessons marriage taught him, especially in that difficult first year. From unintentionally leaving his wife feeling isolated to humbling himself and asking his father for advice, Caleb shares how accountability and repentance helped him grow as a husband, father, and man of God.
He also talks about his powerful moment of surrender to Christ on graduation day—how one worship song cut through the noise of the world and brought him to his knees in tears. That moment changed everything. He stopped trying to live for two masters and started truly walking with the Lord.
We also dive into the call to homeschool, how God provided for that calling, and how our families are eternal investments in a world full of distractions. Caleb’s passion for worship extends beyond the church walls—he takes it to the streets of OKC with his acoustic guitar, bringing hope to strangers and sharing moments like praying with a woman named Noodle and her brother during hard times.
Caleb’s journey is real, relatable, and refreshing. From music to marriage to ministry, this is an episode full of wisdom, worship, and raw testimony.
Rashawn Copeland dives deeper into lessons God’s been teaching him—both in Colombia and right back home in OKC.
He shares how your past can be a great reference point, but it’s a terrible place to live. Instead, we’re called to become the kind of person we’ve always been searching for—a brother, a support, a light for others who are fighting the same battles we’ve faced.
Rashawn also breaks down a major difference he noticed between the church in Colombia and the church in the U.S.: there’s a deeper urgency abroad when it comes to eternity and the judgment to come.
This episode will challenge you to think bigger than today, because everything we do has a cost—whether it’s for Christ or for ourselves.
Tune in and enjoy the episode fam! 🎧
Obedience to God isn’t always easy—but it’s always worth it. Tune in as Rashawn Copeland shares how he and his wife, Denisse, followed God’s call to pack up their six young boys (all under six years old!) and move to Medellín, Colombia.
From the challenges of relocating a big family to seeing God’s hand move in incredible ways, Rashawn breaks down what it really means to step out in faith—no matter who agrees.
This episode is all about trust, sacrifice, and the blessings that come with saying “yes” to God.
On this episode of Stories of Redemption, Pastor David Medina, founder of Bangin 4 Jesus, keeps it 💯 about his journey from the streets to the pulpit.
Special guest Rashawn Copeland—who used to be his correctional officer—joins the convo as they reflect on crossing paths in prison and encouraging each other in Christ.
David shares how growing up in struggle pushed him toward the gang life, chasing an image he saw in the streets and on the tv screen. That path led to getting shot and pronounced dead, but through his mother’s relentless prayers and God’s MERCY, God brought him back. Even then, he wasn’t ready to change.
It took solitary confinement, losing his daughter, and a dream straight from God for him to finally surrender. Now, he’s out here using his story to lead others to the light of the world💡(JESUS!)
This one is raw, real, and a must-hear for anyone who thinks they’re too far gone for God!
Titus Lewis grew up in church, with his grandmother as pastor, but despite looking the part, he didn’t truly know Jesus. Struggling with different despairs in life and teetering on the edge of suicide, he experienced a life-changing vision of his daughter’s face that drew him to God. 💔➡️❤️
Astonishingly, his daughter survived not one, but three identical car accidents over the span of a year—walking away unharmed each time. Before the third accident, Titus heard a voice he didn’t recognize (God) urging him to cover his daughter in prayer. When she emerged unscathed yet again, Titus vividly recalled God’s words: “Remember? You covered her.”
This undeniable display of divine protection and grace convinced Titus to fully surrender his life, declaring, “I’m Yours!” 🙌🏾 His story is a testament to God’s unwavering love, protection, and the power of prayer. ✝️
In this powerful episode, Mantreece Wilson opens up about her eye-opening journey into deliverance ministry. She recounts how she uncovered the presence of witchcraft in her family lineage and the life-changing moment when God set her free. Mantreece shares how this transformation not only broke spiritual chains in her own life but also equipped her to help others experience freedom from spiritual bondage. She also shares fascinating and intense stories about her encounters with demons, revealing the reality of spiritual warfare and the power of God’s deliverance. Tune in for an inspiring testimony of faith, freedom, and victory over darkness.
In this gripping episode, we delve into the transformative story of Luis Perez, a man whose life took a dramatic turn during his time in prison. Facing despair and isolation, Luis encountered ex-gang members who became unexpected messengers of hope. Through their shared experiences and the powerful truth of the gospel, Luis began to see a glimmer of light in his darkest moments. As they planted seeds of redemption and faith, Luis eventually made the life-changing decision to place his trust in Christ. Join us as we explore themes of grace, transformation, and the remarkable ways God works through unlikely circumstances to bring about healing and hope.
In this episode, Zale shares his perspective growing up as the son of a pastor and having two parents who were consistently active in the church. Zale opens up about some of his past and how Jesus reached him through His word!
Dennis Jr shares how God met him where he was through a series of events. Find out what 3 key things God used to grasp his attention and heart!
The host of Stories of Redemption opens up to share his story. He gives us insight on how there was a lack of grace in the church several times, and also a lack of seeing people live out the bible past Sunday service.
P-ZO explains the details of God also using the church to build his faith. He moves from OK, to CALI, to VEGAS and the hand of God was evidently on him during every transition even though his life didn't reflect it.
Listen to hear how he went from dabbling in the streets to being ALL in for Christ!
In her SOR, Krystle shares various seasons of her testimony. We loved how authentic and real her interview was! She touches on freedom from weed & alcoholism, casting a demonic spirit from her body, and her pursuit of God. “BURN YOUR BACKUP PLANS!”
Jame Redbird opens up about molestation as a child driving him to be addicted to alcohol. Alcohol begins to change him and ruin his life, but God intervened in a POWERFUL way. Thank God for the people HE places around us. Tune in to this encouraging testimony of God's faithfulness.
Oh my gosh! What a joyful interview with Allison Beecher. Listen, as she shares stories of God’s healing power. Stories of being potentially chased by locals in the Amazon jungle while evangelizing, and much more! This is an episode you don’t want to miss out on. Guaranteed to bless you!!❤️✝️
P. Rich is an amazingly talented Rap artist for Jesus who creates music for the lost! But it hasn't always been that way. He himself was lost at one point. In his darkest moments of life, he suffered sever depression and had constant suicidal thoughts until.....
LISTEN TO FIND OUT!!! Just know, JESUS has done it AGAIN🔥🔥🔥
Have you fallen away from Jesus? As long as your still breathing you can come back!! He is waiting for you! Often times we give our lives to Christ, and we can grow complacent in our walk and drift away from Him. That's exactly what happened to Ben Carver. In God's faithfulness, He never stopped pursuiting Ben. But.....it's not always sweet and gentle, remember He chastens those He loves! Hear how God redeemed Ben, and continued to redeem him.🙌🏾
YOU CAN'T ESCAPE TO A PLACE THAT DOESN'T EVEN EXIST! Jason Reese describes attempting to do just that through drugs and alcohol addiction. 5 DUI's and some divorce papers later, Jason goes to rehab for a 3rd time. After a an eye opening experience seeing his kids, Jason cried out to God, and JESUS DID IT AGAIN!!!! He saved Jason, as HE has done for so many others, and will do for YOU❤️ God Loves You!
Isaiah Soto opens up this interview describing himself as a servant of God, used to do deliverance! Deliverance is a supernatural act of God that frees people for spiritual wickedness/strongholds/demonic forces and so much more. Isaiah sheds light on how God delivered him from the hand of the enemy! He urges the listener to accept God's love now, because if you don't one day you regret you didn't.
Are we, as followers of Jesus, exempt from suffering? This is a testimony of the grace of God. We know that in this life we will have trouble, but Jesus said he overcame the WORLD! Dominique Williams shares a tear jerking testimony of the realities of dealing with the diagnosis of breast cancer, and she also shares the JOYS OF BEATING IT (Grace of God)! See how Jesus spoke to her in here time of trouble through the number 3! This interview also contains information about fostering and adopting children. Take a listen and be EDIFIED 🙌
🔥Mtc Stephen blessed the podcast with his powerful testimony of being redeemed from a life of loving the world instead of Christ. This interview is filled with laughter, deep and meaningful conversations about important topics such as the RETURN of CHRIST ✝️, SEX, and the difference between being SAVED or SELF DECEIVED! Please glean from and enjoy this amazing interview! This was a really fun one.
Listen: Author of “Set Apart”, Denisse Copeland, testifies of an encounter with Christ that radically changed her life forever. From a child to an adolescent, she expresses feeling a lack of love in her life, which led her down a path of looking for love in wrong places. A night of crying out to God, He answered! Listen to how Jesus intervened❤️
Kris Felix goes in depth about what effects his mother and father separating had on him. From frequent fights with Pops, to walking the streets late nights with Mom trying to find a place to sleep, Kristian's childhood was everything but easy. He was known for fighting and getting suspended and expelled from schools. Kris also let's us in on his experiences with demonic presences. The odds were stacked against him heavily, BUT GOD'S REDEMPTIVE POWER SHOWED UP ONCE AGAIN. Listen to this weighty interview and be encouraged by what our God can do!
This is interview will make you laugh😂 , and also make you think! 🤔 Trinity Tre is a manager by day, Christian Hip-Hop artist by night, and a MINSTER OF CHRIST ALL DAY! He shares a unique way to present the gospel to coworkers, family, and friends. God redeemed hun from a lifestyle of running the streets, stealing, prison, and violence🙌🏾 Listen now to find out how!
LISTEN: Bro Bobby Jacks goes in depth about how one night out and a decision to do meth led him to being in bondage to drugs for several years! He speaks about the negative effects drugs had on him and his family from divorce to not being able to see his children. The drugs would numb the pain of those realities. His addiction led him to being imprisoned where he called out to God being behind bars. His Redemption Story begins when God asks Bobby "Who Am I to You?" Bobby testifies to it being LITERALLY impossible for him to get himself off drugs and turn his life around. Listen to the goodness of Jesus in this amazing interview and how he makes ALL THINGS NEW!
LISTEN: This is a powerful...I repeat POWERFUL interview with Terra Wagner, A young wife and mom of 5 kids who was diagnosed with Stage 3 Triple Negative Breast Cancer. She speaks about the anguish of the physical and emotional pain, having to decide to either believe GOD, or believe Satan. She shares how her relationship with and her faith in Jesus is bringing her through! This interview will give you a perspective that is needed when going through the battles of this life. Being mindful of the different camps of thought that enter your mind! How to battle in the war for your MIND! Terra shares another heart wrenching Story of Redemption as her son Stetson fell out the back of a pickup truck and obtained injuries that nearly took his life. He had to be flown in a helicopter to the hospital, but WALKED AWAY 5 days later. As Terra puts it "We may look at a situation and say it's dead, but God says That's My Favorite Kind!"
Lastly but most importantly, she shares her personal story of how she came to Jesus Christ. She speaks on battling religiosity and God freeing her from a place of performing for God's approval. This interview is so fire on so many levels! Tune in and be uplifted!
LISTEN👂🏾 What a wonderful interview with Eric Beecher. In this podcast, Eric describes challenges he faced after becoming a follower of Jesus early on. He speaks on topics like feeling unworthy, guilt and shame due to his past, and feeling the need to perform to please God, BUT being FREED from all of these things. Eric also drops God given wisdom on raising/training up children in the Lord.
LISTEN: Servant of Christ and Christian Hip Hop artist, Manna Manoah, shares a powerful testimony of how God redeemed him from the street life. He recalls how being involved with a gang turned him into another person, and the moment God shifted his life and began using his music to reach out to the same people the gang life put him against. (SPOILER ALERT) He shares the 2nd verse of his song "Created For God" that will bless your socks off! Tune in to this awesome interview, and be edified.
Author of best selling book “Start Where You Are”, and Co-Founder, Director of “I’m So Blessed Daily”, Rashawn Copeland shares his darkest moment wrestling with suicide, when his phone lights up the darkness. You’ll never believe what the text said that utterly changed the trajectory of his life! Enjoy and be blessed by God’s redeeming power💪🏾
Pastor of North Church Guthrie, OK Heady Coleman shares what life was like before knowing Christ, and the moment God spoke to him that changed everything! This interview is filled with practical nuggets of wisdom you don’t want to miss!