The Father Wound That Changed Everything—And the God Who Can Heal It

Send us Fan MailHave you ever struggled to believe God is a good Father because of what you've experienced with your earthly father?In this deeply personal episode of The Redeemed Podcast, Lauren Burns shares her own journey of healing after being kidnapped by her father at seven years old and explains how childhood trauma can shape our view of God.As Lauren prepares for the release of her memoir STOLEN: True Story. Kidnapped. Rescued. Redeemed., she begins a special series focused on father wounds, childhood trauma, identity, forgiveness, and God's power to redeem broken lives.Through Scripture, personal testimony, and practical encouragement, you'll discover:• What father wounds really are• How childhood trauma affects our relationship with God• Why Genesis reveals where broken relationships began• How Jesus restores what sin destroyed• Why your past doesn't determine your future• Practical steps toward healingIf you've experienced abandonment, divorce, abuse, rejection, or the absence of a father, this episode is for you.No matter your story...Your wounds do not have the final word.Jesus does.00:00 Welcome to The Redeemed Podcast02:05 Why I Never Planned to Write STOLEN05:20 Why This Topic Is So Personal07:30 What Is a Father Wound?11:45 My Story: Being Kidnapped by My Father16:30 The Reality of Fatherlessness20:40 Why Community Changed My Life23:50 Genesis: Where Broken Relationships Began30:10 Adam, Eve, and the First Father Wound35:15 How Sin Distorted Our View of GodIf today's episode encouraged you, I think you'll love my upcoming memoir, STOLEN: True Story. Kidnapped. Rescued. Redeemed. While this podcast shares pieces of my healing journey, the book tells the full story—from childhood abduction to rescue to discovering that God truly is a Father to the fatherless. You can learn more and preorder your copy at LaurenBurns.net.ScripturesGenesis 1–3Romans 5John 14Psalm 107:2Disclaimer:The purpose of the Redeemed Podcast is to share the love of Jesus. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on behalf of guest do not necessarily represent the thoughts of the host. This podcast does not constitute services or medical advise. Pease pray and thoroughly research options for medical needs. Listeners and viewers consume this content on a voluntary basis and assume all responsibility for resulting consequence and impact.🎙️ Connect with Lauren Burns Website laurenburns.netBook STOLEN: True Story Kidnapped Rescued Redeemed subscribepage.io/R8EW8e Instagram https://www.instagram.com/laurenburnsredeemed/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/laurenBredeemed/Merch  https://www.hiscollectionapparel.com/ Disount Descript https://get.descript.com/DescriptRedeemedWhen Lauren Burns was just seven years old, her life became headline news. The world saw the rescue,  some even saw the movie but they didn’t see the healing.STOLEN: A True Story of Kidnapping, Rescue, and Redemption—a powerful true crime testimony of survival, faith, and forgiveness.  A free exclusive “Untold Story” PDF  Entry into a giveaway for a signed copy and more Preorder your copy here: subscribep https://www.emogeneandco.com/. Use Code Lauren10