Freedom in Bondage

Hannah's website: www.facingfreedomministries.com Episode Companion Guide: https://tinyurl.com/hannahcompguide What if the very place you thought would destroy you was the place God would begin restoring you? In this powerful episode of the **Go & Shepherd Podcast**, Kimberly Smith sits down with **Hannah Strafford**, author, Bible teacher, and founder of Facing Freedom Ministries, for an honest conversation about shame, addiction, incarceration, surrender, and the transforming freedom found in Jesus Christ. Hannah shares how God met her during one of the darkest seasons of her life. Although she eventually walked out of prison, she discovered that physical freedom and freedom from the shame she carried were two very different things. Through her journey of surrender, faith, and healing, Hannah learned that her past did not disqualify her from God's purpose. In this conversation, we explore: How shame and fear can keep us emotionally and spiritually captive Hannah's journey through addiction, incarceration, and surrender The powerful moment she cried out, "God, either calm me or calm the storm" Why we hide our struggles, even from those closest to us The importance of safe, transparent, faith-centered relationships How God can use the very experiences we thought disqualified us Why the pit may actually be the pathway to the promise Hannah reminds us that *God is not only the God of the promise—He is the God of the process.* If you've ever felt trapped by your past, afraid of being judged, or convinced that your mistakes have disqualified you from God's calling, this conversation is for you. *About Our Guest* Hannah Stafford is the founder of Facing Freedom Ministries and author of *Facing Freedom: From Shame to Surrender*. Through her testimony, Bible teaching, and discipleship work, she encourages women to find freedom in Christ through authentic fellowship, surrender, and spiritual growth. *Connect with Hannah:* Facing Freedom Ministries Book: Facing Freedom: From Shame to Surrender Website: [Insert official website] YouTube: [Insert channel link] *About Go & Shepherd* Go & Shepherd shares faith-filled conversations, powerful testimonies, and stories of transformation that encourage believers to grow in Christ, walk in their calling, and impact the lives of others. *Join the conversation:* Have you ever experienced a season when what felt like a setback became part of God's greater purpose? Share your thoughts in the comments. Subscribe for more inspiring conversations and testimonies. #ChristianTestimony #FreedomInChrist #HannahStafford #OvercomingShame #GoAndShepherd