Episode 14
Pursuing Rest & Renewal for Special Needs Families
In this episode of Women Unhindered, host Courtney Goodwin continues an inspiring conversation with Jamie Koesema, founder of R4 Retreat Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families with special needs individuals.
Listen as Courtney shares candidly about some of the struggles of caring for her special needs son and planning for his future, and how Jamie’s organization aims to help lighten the burden on caregivers through their retreats, events, and dreams of providing long-term housing and other services for special needs adults.
From exploring the initial vision to provide family retreats, to the vast network of services R4 now offers, this discussion delves into the decade-long journey fueled by faith and community support. Discover how R4 is making a difference with monthly retreats, a vision for future growth, and a heart for inclusion and healing.
Episode 13
Set Free from Fear to Dream with God
In this episode, we delve into the inspiring story of Jamie Koesema, founder and CEO of R[4] Retreat Center, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families with special needs children. Jamie shares her journey of faith, courage, and the power of community, revealing how her own experiences and challenges have shaped her life's mission. Set free from significant fear and anxiety as an adolescent, Jamie benefited from the spiritual mentorship of her mother and an older woman in her church who taught Jamie the power of scripture and prayer to renew her mind. She shares how God placed desires and dreams inside her that were unlocked through prayer, and how that led to making it her life's mission to support families who are caregivers for individuals with special needs.
Episode 12
Breaking Chains: Transformative Stories from Xpose Hope
Join us as Betty Campbell, Executive Director of Xpose Hope, shares extraordinary stories of transformation and hope from inside the adult entertainment industry. Discover how seeds planted through love and kindness are yielding a powerful harvest of change and redemption.
In this episode, Betty recounts miraculous moments that affirm the power of prayer and unconditional love. Learn about the heart of Xpose Hope’s ministry as they reach out to dancers, strip club employees, and others, extending the message of Jesus’ transformative love where it is needed most.
As Betty discusses the significance of both individual and community support, find out how you can be part of this mission to bring freedom and light. Whether through prayer, volunteering, or donations, every effort counts towards unlocking lives gripped by shame and captivity.
Episode 11
From Trauma & Shame to Strip Club Ministry
Betty Campbell, Executive Director of Xpose Hope, shares her incredible journey from the adult entertainment industry to a life transformed by faith and a calling to minister to those in the same industry. Listen as Betty recounts her story of overcoming trauma and shame, embracing her divine calling, and the surprising ways her past has equipped her to reach out to others in similar situations.
Be inspired by Betty's testimony of transformation and empowerment, as she discusses her journey from feeling like an outsider to finding purpose and community in Christ. This episode is an eye-opening and heart-stirring exploration of redemption, bravery, and the relentless pursuit of love and acceptance. Betty closes the episode by praying for listeners who feel shame about their past. There is hope and freedom and a fresh start in Jesus!
Episode 10
Inner Healing with Keyon Bernal, Pt. 2
Courtney Goodwin welcomes back Keyon Bernal of Kingdom Builders Ministries for the second half of their enlightening conversation. Keyon, an inner healing and deliverance minister, shares her powerful personal testimony and the transformative journey that led her to launch a ministry aimed at helping others find freedom, healing, and purpose.
Through candid stories and practical insights, Keyon and Courtney explore the often-misunderstood realms of inner healing and deliverance, revealing how these essential practices can break generational cycles, heal deep-seated wounds, and unlock a life of abundance and peace through Jesus Christ.
Particularly focusing on leaders, Keyon emphasizes the significance of emotional and spiritual healing to effectively guide and empower others, and shares a compelling story of how God is using her to minister to those in influential roles.
Whether you're familiar with inner healing or just discovering its potential, this episode offers valuable keys to understanding and implementing this process in your own life, setting the stage for true transformation and freedom.
Listen below, or watch this episode on YouTube.
Episode 9
Inner Healing with Keyon Bernal
Welcome to the kickoff of season two of Women Unhindered! Join host Courtney Goodwin as she sits down with her friend Keyon Bernal, a fiery prayer warrior, a leader, and an inner healing and deliverance minister. Keyon shares her powerful testimony of transformation and faith, from overcoming a tumultuous childhood to becoming a beacon of hope for leaders seeking healing and wholeness. Discover how dance has played a crucial role in Keon's spiritual journey and how she brings her unique gifts to the church and marketplace. This episode is filled with inspiring conversations about faith, leadership, and the incredible work of God in Keon's life. Don't miss this uplifting and transformative discussion!
Listen below, or watch this episode on YouTube.
Learn more about Keyon’s ministry, Kingdom Builders Ministries, here.
Episode 8
Adventures in Prayer with Courtney Goodwin (Pt. 2)
You'll hear from Women Unhindered host Courtney Goodwin about:
• The breakthrough prayer God told her to pray that led to the miracle of her disabled son walking
• How listening to the whisper of the Holy Spirit at the grocery store led to a man’s broken tailbone getting healed
• Prayer-walking adventures with Jesus at an outdoor strip mall – where signs, wonders and miracles broke out
We pray that your faith is strengthened and you are emboldened to partner with God in prayer adventures of your own!
Episode 7
Adventures in Prayer with Courtney Goodwin
Women Unhindered host Courtney Goodwin shares some of the radical adventures with God she's had through prayer, including an epic train journey through Central Asia where God did multiple miracles in one night. Your faith will rise and your boldness to pray big prayers will too! Join us for Episode 7 of Women Unhindered.
Episode 6
Hearing God’s Voice (Pt.2) with Iman Cooper
Iman Cooper is back for part two and not only gives us keys to hearing God for ourselves, but talks about some of the incredible breakthroughs that have happened when people go to God for answers that no one else would know. She shares real life stories of how practicing the prophetic has literally rescued people in life-or-death situations, and talks about how this same wisdom from God can revolutionize your company. This was a fascinating conversation that will really expand your mind to what's possible when partnering with the Holy Spirit!
Iman Cooper is a prophetic heart strategist and kingdom business consultant with a unique gift to help leaders hear God's voice for themselves and their people.She helps them access the spiritual intelligence that Holy Spirit has available to each one of them and propels their businesses into the next level using God-given wisdom and revelation.
Episode 5
Hearing God’s Voice with Iman Cooper
Is God real? Does he want to speak to me? What if I could know for sure? Those are the questions Iman Cooper set out to answer when she went on an international adventure with Jesus. Today, Iman is a prophetic heart strategist and kingdom business consultant with a powerful message: Not only is God real, but it's possible to dialogue with him all day long. Iman shares some practical tools and tips for learning to hear God's voice in the big questions, the tiny ones, and everything in between.
Episode 4
Radical Love Part 2 - Healing Testimonies with Gabby Heusser
Gabby Heusser is back for part 2 of our conversation with incredible stories and testimonies of miraculous healings that have happened to her or to others when she has prayed. Your hope and faith will rise as Gabby demonstrates that Jehovah Rapha (the God who Heals) often chooses to show his radical love through healing. If you need healing in your body, or would like to see others get healed when you pray for them, this is THE episode for you!
Episode 3
Radical Love, Part 1 with Gabby Heusser
In this episode of Women Unhindered I welcome Gabby Heusser to the show. You’ll hear how God pursued Gabby’s heart and transformed her from a foster child who didn’t want anything to do with God, to a woman with a heart on fire who can’t stop talking to people about Jesus. Gabby has written a book, Deeper Still, which can be purchased here.
Episode 2
Fiercely Obedient w/ Monica Sotolongo, part 2
In this inspiring episode of Women Unhindered, Monica talks about the power of saying “YES” to Jesus and how it’s grown her faith and trust in him and allowed her to be stretched. She shares more about her organization’s Restorer Family Program, which is a creative new alternative to both abortion and traditional foster care.
Episode 1
Fiercely Obedient w/ Monica Sotolongo, part 1
Join me as I interview my friend Monica Sotolongo, mother of eight, author of four books, and leader of Abide to Love, a ministry that champions families. You will be inspired and encouraged by her faith and her many radical “yeses” to Jesus that have taken her around the world and enlarged her family.
Watch the episode here, or listen below. To listen on a mobile device, download the Podbean app or find Women Unhindered on Apple Podcasts.