83 episodes

Ransom Experience will bring you Raw and Real stories of everyday people. Who have gone through Ransom Reprogram or have volunteered with Ransom Ministries over the years We will talk with men and women that share their stories of Struggles of incarceration, trauma, abuse, homelessness and addiction which has propelled them to perseverance, restoration, and joy. They will share their lives with the listeners in order for others to understand the obstacles that they have overcome to get them where they are now. We will also hear from people who have had their lives changed from building relationships and serving those who many times are forgotten in our society. Our hope is that people will see that these individuals are still people - normal, everyday people, who just need someone to listen and to care. The goal of this podcast is to help us see people the way God sees them. "This is Raw, This is Real, This is the Ransom Experience"

Ransom Experience Matt Armbruster

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Ransom Experience will bring you Raw and Real stories of everyday people. Who have gone through Ransom Reprogram or have volunteered with Ransom Ministries over the years We will talk with men and women that share their stories of Struggles of incarceration, trauma, abuse, homelessness and addiction which has propelled them to perseverance, restoration, and joy. They will share their lives with the listeners in order for others to understand the obstacles that they have overcome to get them where they are now. We will also hear from people who have had their lives changed from building relationships and serving those who many times are forgotten in our society. Our hope is that people will see that these individuals are still people - normal, everyday people, who just need someone to listen and to care. The goal of this podcast is to help us see people the way God sees them. "This is Raw, This is Real, This is the Ransom Experience"

    Sonya- Full Circle

    Sonya- Full Circle

    Today we talk to Sonya who is a graduate of Ransom Reprogram and the Home of Grace. Sonya tells us of the struggles she went through with relationships, addiction and recovery. She is now seeing reconciliation with her family and also with herself. She is seeing her life be restored and experiencing joy. We know you will be blessed by her story. 

    • 17 min
    Heather Morgan- Perseverance

    Heather Morgan- Perseverance

    Today we talk with Heather Morgan. She was in our first class that we partnered with the Home of Grace Rehab for women. She will tell of victories and defeats but how the grace of God helped her come out of the darkness with the help of Wings of Life another of our partners. She is again clean and sober and working towards her goals. We are so proud of your perseverance and we know you will be also as you listen. Share this with someone you know who thinks there is no hope or someone who has a loved one that is on that cycle of addiction.  

    • 26 min
    Mission Team experience

    Mission Team experience

    Today we talk to the Team from Little Rock Arkansas Trinity United Methodist Church. They have been coming to help us each summer for the last 10 years. We are excited to bring to you in their words what this trip means to them. You will hear from students that have been coming here since they were 11 and 12 and are now graduated High School or going into their senior year. We hope you enjoy this 

    • 23 min
    Lori and Margie: Learning by watching

    Lori and Margie: Learning by watching

    Today's episode we get to talk to our volunteer teaching duo Lori and Margie. They will share about growing up as preacher kids and learning a lifestyle of serving others. We will talk about their families and how and why they were called to serve at Ransom. We know you will be encouraged by their story. 

    • 26 min
    Brooke- Trauma effects many people in different ways

    Brooke- Trauma effects many people in different ways

    Today we talk to Brooke who went through Ransom Reprogram back in 2019!!  You will hear a story of growing up with a strong mother who persevered through many things. Brooke shares how trauma and feeling like she didn't fit in and allowing peer pressure to push her into making bad choices along the way. She also felt guilt and shame from these decisions which caused a time of addiction.  She will then tell of Gods provision and taking the bad and turning it too good. She now takes what she learned through these situations to be an amazing mother and sharing with those that are struggling with the same thing.  

    • 23 min
    Julie 2- A story of realized Dreams

    Julie 2- A story of realized Dreams

    Last week you heard from Julie and how it all began. In todays episode you will hear about how she worked the ABC model in realizing your purpose. You will be inspired by her determination and knowledge learned. Share this episode with others that need to learn about hope and drive through set backs and victories. 

    • 23 min

Customer Reviews

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Collin Caffrey ,

Love this Podcast

Matt really dives deep into heartfelt and real stories that might otherwise go unheard. Matt has such a big heart for the people he serves and is making a real and measurable impact on these young peoples lives.

martib8 ,

Great Organization

It’s awesome to hear the real life stories of the people involved in this organization.

BigRed20 ,

Incredible

Recommend to all!!

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