Defeating Shame Through God’s Grace

In this powerful episode of You Are Loved, Mandi shares her courageous journey from addiction and despair to lasting freedom in Christ. Her story is one of defeating shame—rising from the weight of guilt, trauma, and hopelessness to discover her true identity in Jesus. After years of battling mental-health struggles, self-harm, and meth addiction, she found herself homeless, abused, and separated from her children—convinced she was beyond redemption. But everything changed when she encountered the unconditional love of Jesus through True Purpose Ministries and Celebrate Recovery. What once seemed like the end of her story became the beginning of her transformation.

“Two years ago, I was cussing God out and planning my next suicide attempt. Today, I’m clean, alive, and filled with hope.”

Mandi’s testimony is not just a story of survival—it’s a story of defeating shame through grace. She tells how Jesus became her Lord, Savior, and best friend, restored her relationship with her family, and gave her a life she never imagined possible.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Where is God in my pain?” or doubted that you could be forgiven, Mandi’s story will remind you that no one is too far gone for the love of Jesus.