Go To Hell With Erika and Kelli

Episode 8 was an extra special episode for us to record because we interviewed our uncle, James!  He grew up in Costa Rica and joined our family when he was 9 years old.  He talks about the traumatic experiences he went through as a child, and how that pain followed him well after his adoption.  Because of his past, James viewed God as an impersonal higher power who was always ready to get angry and dole out punishments at a moment’s notice.  But over the years, God showed James that He is full of love and grace, ready to embrace His children no matter what.  James’s testimony is an encouragement to know that God can heal even the deepest of traumas and give us the eyes to see the truth of the love of God.
 
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Episode 7 brings a bit of a heavier discussion as we talk with Dani about how God redeemed her from a painful past.  Early in her teenage years, Dani began to believe lies about her worth and identity that affected how she viewed herself and relationships.  These lies ultimately led to a series of painful relationships and the decision to get an abortion when she became pregnant.  Even in the midst of grief, God met Dani in a very powerful way when she let Him give her a new identity in Christ and heal her pain.  Dani does not hold back in describing all the ways that God has redeemed her to the point where she doesn’t even recognize her past self anymore.  We hope that her story encourages you, knowing God can redeem everyone no matter what your past looks like!
 
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This week, we interview Gail as she shares how God brought her into complete freedom in her identify.  Growing up, she wrestled with her sexuality and faced intense rejection from her family when she came out to them.  From that experience, the lie was planted that she could either choose her family or "freedom" in the world.  But God worked a miracle, not only in Gail's life as the Holy Spirit drew her to faith, but in her family as the fruit of the Spirit grew in them.
Gail found ultimate freedom in embracing her God-given identity as a beloved daughter and also healing in her relationship with her family.  Her testimony is a picture of God's lavish grace and abundant life that He has for all of us if we just say "yes!" to Him.

**This episode was our first virtually recorded interview, which was a bit of a learning curve for us.  The audio is not up to our regular, crisp standard, so please bear with us.  Thanks for your patience!  We hope to master the art of virtual audio/video very soon!**
 
This week, we hear from Clara, who shares her story of searching for new age solutions to her depression.  Clara discusses how her background of growing up in a Chaldean Catholic family shaped her view of God (and even tells a bit about growing up with poltergeist activity in her house when she was younger!).  Despite having an understanding of God and His love growing up, Clara began looking for a cure in New Age practices when dealing with mental health struggles.  From crystals to tarot to astrology, nothing was able to give her the peace she was searching for. Then one night, Clara asked Jesus for help, and He healed her in a miraculous way.  Now Clara encourages others to seek the face of Jesus and stand firm on His promises when facing discouragement.
 
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This week, we hope you journey along with us as we hear from Casey! Recounting her time in rural Madagascar, Casey shares how the power of prayer sent darkness to hell during a Turning of the Bones ceremony. Though Casey and her friends felt the suffocating presence of dark spiritual forces, they prayed for a way out and the Lord responded! 
 
While the spiritual realm might seem a little less tangible here in the West, the anxieties of this productive age keep us in covert bondage. Casey advises on how to abide in Christ and seek His peace amid the hurry of American routine. 

This week, we interview Kelsey, who shares a story of God showing up in the middle of a medical emergency with His saving grace.  After her young son sustained a severe burn, Kelsey and her husband were looking at a future full of medical procedures and surgeries for him.  Their faith was tested as they waited on God for a second opinion in the midst of the chaos.  Although unsure of how God would move, they remained steadfast, believing He would show up with salvation and healing for their entire family.

Our host Kelli takes over this episode to share her story of when God brought her through a terrifying experience in the Teton Mountains in Wyoming.  Face to face with a life-or-death situation, Kelli relied on God's word to overcome fear and make it to safety.

We kick of Season 1 of Go To Hell with Erika and Kelli with Erika sharing the origin story of Go To Hell.  This podcast was born out of a difficult season that Erika went through that resulted in God revealing how blurry boundaries she had drawn in life were keeping her from a deeper relationship with Him.  She was taken on a journey of learning to allow God to define her life and decisions by His Word and not cultural norms.   Throughout that time, God sent many wrong beliefs and sins to hell for her, ultimately showing her that Jesus's words are are true and can always be trusted.

Go To Hell with Erika and Kelli is a faith-based podcast that explores stories of God's grace and mercy showing up in the dark seasons of life.  Sometimes despite our best efforts in dark times, the only way forward is allowing God to step in and send the darkness back to hell where it belongs.  Tune in to hear encouraging testimonies of deliverance, healings, salvation, and more!