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Rise to Freedom Podcast | Healing, Restoration & Freedom in ChristDo you love God but struggle with guilt, shame, church hurt, or feeling distant from Him? Rise to Freedom with Cecilia M. Columbus is a Christian podcast helping women reconnect with God through honest conversations, biblical truth, and personal testimony. Explore healing, forgiveness, repentance, God’s grace, and spiritual growth. No matter your past, God still loves you. You’re not too far gone. You can come home.FreedomEncourages.com
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- Today13 min
How to Stop Picking Up What You’ve Already Given to God | Trusting God, Part 2
Have you ever prayed about something, told God you were putting it in His hands, and then turned around and picked it right back up?We say we trust God, but sometimes our actions tell a different story.We find ourselves worrying, overthinking, seeking answers from everyone around us, or trying to control situations we’ve already surrendered to God.But are we really trusting God, or are we only trusting Him when things happen according to our timing and expectations?In this episode of the Rise to Freedom Podcast, Cecilia Columbus continues the Trusting God series with an honest conversation about surrendering control, overcoming worry, and learning to trust God’s timing.Through Philippians 4:6–7, Isaiah 55:8–9, and Matthew 6, we’re reminded that God’s faithfulness never fails. Even when we cannot see what He’s doing, we can trust Him without having to figure everything out ourselves.📖 Scriptures ReferencedPhilippians 4:6–7Isaiah 55:8–9Matthew 6:28–30CONNECT WITH CECILIA COLUMBUSAuthor | Empowerment Coach | Certified Forgiveness Coach | Podcast HostWebsite & Book: FreedomEncourages.comEmail: freedomencourages@gmail.comFeatured Book: Breaking the Chains: Finding Healing, Forgiveness, and Freedom in GodIf this episode encouraged you, follow the Rise to Freedom Podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs encouragement to trust God.Every episode is an opportunity to reflect, grow in your relationship with God, and take one step closer to freedom.God has already given you everything you need to rise. Your flaws and all.
- 1 weeks ago12 min
When God Doesn’t Answer Your Prayers: Will You Still Trust Him?
Are you struggling to trust God because your prayers seem unanswered? Have you ever asked, “God, where are You?” or wondered why things aren’t changing despite your prayers?What happens when God says no? What happens when life doesn’t go as planned? Will you continue trusting Him even when you don’t understand what’s happening?In this episode of the Rise to Freedom Podcast, we’re having an honest conversation about trusting God during difficult times, unanswered prayers, and remaining faithful when life doesn’t go the way we expected.I’m sharing my personal experience of realizing that although I said I trusted God, my actions and decisions didn’t always reflect that trust.We’ll also reflect on Job and the three Hebrew men in Daniel 3, who remind us what it means to remain committed to God regardless of the outcome.If you’re feeling discouraged, disappointed, or struggling with your faith, I hope this conversation encourages you to examine your relationship with God and remember His faithfulness.Because at the end of the day, it’s not about trusting God for the thing. It’s about trusting God, period.Connect With MeRead my book: Breaking the Chains: Finding Healing, Forgiveness, and Freedom in GodDiscover more about the book and how to get your copy at:FreedomEncourages.comStay connected: Subscribe to the Rise to Freedom Podcast on your favorite listening platform.If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who may be struggling to trust God through a difficult season.Scriptures ReferencedJob 13:15 | Daniel 3:16–18
- 2 weeks ago5 min
How to Stay Faithful to God During Difficult Times
Have you ever faced a difficult season and found yourself so focused on what you’re going through that you forgot what God has already brought you through?In this short episode of the Rise to Freedom Podcast, we reflect on God’s faithfulness and the importance of remaining steadfast through life’s trials and tribulations.Inspired by the song You’ve Been So Faithful by Eddie James and the Phoenix Mass Choir, we explore Lamentations 3:21–23 and Psalm 23:6, remembering that God’s grace and mercy are present in every season of our lives.Whether you’re experiencing disappointment, waiting on an answered prayer, or navigating unexpected challenges, this episode encourages you to hold on to God’s unchanging hand, reflect on His goodness, and remain faithful regardless of what happens next.Your Freedom Moment: Don’t become so consumed with what you’re going through that you forget what God has already brought you through.Scriptures: Lamentations 3:21–23 | Psalm 23:6Reflection: Take a moment this week to look back at God’s receipts. Where have His grace and mercy shown up in your life?Learn more about Breaking the Chains: Finding Healing, Forgiveness, and Freedom in God at FreedomEncourages.com.
- 3 weeks ago19 min
Can God Still Use Me After My Past? | God’s Grace, Forgiveness & Purpose
Have you ever wondered if God can still use you after everything you’ve done?In Episode 179 of the Rise to Freedom Podcast, Cecilia M. Columbus shares her personal journey through church hurt, walking away from ministry, and rediscovering God’s grace and mercy.Through the story of Jonah, discover how genuine repentance, forgiveness, and surrender can help you move beyond your past and find the courage to answer God’s call again.Remember: Being a work in progress doesn’t mean God has abandoned the work.Scriptures: Jonah 3:1 | Philippians 1:6🦋 Connect with Cecilia M. Columbus Author | Speaker | Certified Forgiveness CoachWebsite: FreedomEncourages.com Book: Breaking the Chains: Finding Healing, Forgiveness, and Freedom in GodFollow, share, and leave a review to help other women find their freedom!
- 4 weeks ago20 min
I Love God, So Why Do I Keep Falling Into the Same Patterns?
Have you ever found yourself praying, repenting, and promising to do better, only to fall back into the same habits and behaviors?You love God. You attend church. You read your Bible. You genuinely want to grow in your faith. So why do you keep struggling with the same patterns?In this episode of the Rise to Freedom Podcast, Cecilia Columbus opens up about her personal struggle with sexual sin, the cycle of guilt and shame, and how developing a genuine relationship with God transformed her understanding of repentance, grace, and spiritual growth.Together, we explore what it means to move beyond simply going through the motions of Christianity and begin allowing God’s love and Word to change how we live.Through Romans 2:4 and James 1:22, we reflect on God’s kindness, the importance of genuine repentance, and the difference between hearing God’s Word and putting it into practice.In this episode, we’ll explore:Why Christians sometimes struggle with repeated patterns.The difference between feeling guilty and genuinely repenting.How God’s love, grace, and mercy invite us toward change.Why being active in church doesn’t automatically mean we’re growing spiritually.How to recognize unhealthy patterns and begin making different choices.Your Freedom Moment: You can know how to do church and still be learning how to surrender your life to God.One Step Closer to Freedom: Identify one recurring pattern, recognize what happens before it, and choose one different response you can practice this week.Remember, spiritual growth isn’t about pretending you have everything together. It’s about being honest with God, responding to His love, and continuing to grow.📖 Continue Your Journey to FreedomLearn more about Cecilia’s journey of healing, forgiveness, and freedom in her book, Breaking the Chains: Finding Healing, Forgiveness, and Freedom in God, available on Amazon.God has already given you everything you need to rise. Your flaws and all.
- Oct 2, 202613 min
How to Hear God and Obey When You Already Know What to Do
Have you ever known you probably shouldn’t do something—and did it anyway?Sometimes the problem isn’t that we don’t know what to do. Sometimes we know, but what we know is colliding with what we want.In this episode of the Rise to Freedom Podcast, Cecilia Columbus continues exploring lessons from her book, Breaking the Chains: Finding Healing, Forgiveness, and Freedom in God, with a powerful reflection inspired by Chapter 2, “Curiosity, Consequence, and the Call to Obedience.”Cecilia explores the difference between hearing God and surrendering to what He is saying, why we sometimes keep asking God for clarity when we may already know the next step, and what our struggle with obedience can reveal about what is happening beneath the surface.Sometimes we aren’t confused—we’re conflicted.Confusion says, “I don’t know what to do.”Conflict says, “I know what I should do, but something in me wants something different.”In this episode, you’ll reflect on questions like: Am I struggling with fear, loneliness, rejection, impatience, curiosity, the need for acceptance, or the desire to control the outcome? Am I asking God for more direction—or struggling to surrender to what I already know?Scripture: James 1:22📖 Get the BookWant to know the personal stories behind this conversation?In Chapter 2 of Breaking the Chains: Finding Healing, Forgiveness, and Freedom in God, Cecilia shares personal experiences involving curiosity, choices, consequences, and lessons about obedience that she intentionally does not reveal in this episode.Breaking the Chains: Finding Healing, Forgiveness, and Freedom in God By Cecilia M. Columbus Available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle.Connect With CeciliaWebsite: FreedomEncourages.com Business Website: CMColumbusEnterprise.com Podcast: Rise to Freedom Podcast Book: Breaking the Chains: Finding Healing, Forgiveness, and Freedom in God
- Sep 25, 202613 min
How to Heal From What Hurt You and Stop Letting the Past Keep You Stuck
How do you heal from past hurt when the person who hurt you never apologizes, changes, or gives you closure?In this episode of the Rise to Freedom Podcast, Cecilia Columbus explores what it means to take responsibility for your healing without taking responsibility for what happened to you.Inspired by Chapter 1 of her book, Breaking the Chains: Finding Healing, Forgiveness, and Freedom in God, Cecilia shares how unresolved hurt, rejection, church hurt, abuse, unforgiveness, and limiting beliefs can become emotional and spiritual blockages that keep us stuck.She also reflects on Romans 8:28 and a powerful truth: something doesn’t have to be good for God to work it for your good.In this episode, you’ll discover how to identify what may be blocking your healing, stop waiting for someone else to give you permission to move forward, and begin asking a different question: “God, what can You do with what happened?”Your past may have affected you, but it does not have to have the final say over what happens next.In this episode: healing from past hurt, forgiveness, emotional healing, letting go of blame, finding closure, overcoming rejection, church hurt, breaking unhealthy patterns, Christian personal growth, Romans 8:28, and finding freedom in God.If this episode encourages you, follow the Rise to Freedom Podcast and share it with another woman who may need this reminder.God has already given you everything you need to rise—flaws and all.Connect with CeciliaWebsite: FreedomEncourages.com Book: Breaking the Chains: Finding Healing, Forgiveness, and Freedom in God — available on Amazon Podcast: Rise to Freedom Podcast Host: Cecilia M. ColumbusFree Resource: Visit FreedomEncourages.com to download the free It’s Time to Stop Shrinking Back workbook.
- Sep 18, 202616 min
How to Know When to Keep Going or Let Go | Trusting God Through Adversity
How do you know when to keep going, pivot, wait, or let go? In this episode, Cecilia explores James 1 and the connection between adversity, perseverance, wisdom, and discernment.Sometimes we over-spiritualize every obstacle as a sign—but adversity isn’t always instruction.Freedom Moment: Endurance keeps you from quitting prematurely, but wisdom keeps you from persevering blindly.Follow Rise to Freedom Podcast for faith-based encouragement on healing, growth, identity, and purpose.
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Rise to Freedom Podcast | Healing, Restoration & Freedom in ChristDo you love God but struggle with guilt, shame, church hurt, or feeling distant from Him? Rise to Freedom with Cecilia M. Columbus is a Christian podcast helping women reconnect with God through honest conversations, biblical truth, and personal testimony. Explore healing, forgiveness, repentance, God’s grace, and spiritual growth. No matter your past, God still loves you. You’re not too far gone. You can come home.FreedomEncourages.com
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