From Brokenness to Belonging: A Story of Healing and Hope with Brenna Blain

Jan 8, 2025

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Breaking Free: Brenna Blain’s Journey of Faith, Healing, and Redemption

In this powerful episode of The Covenant Eyes Podcast, Karen Potter, MA Ed, sits down with Brenna Blain, a speaker, author, and advocate, to share her incredible journey of transformation. Brenna opens up about her battle with pornography, same-sex attraction, and the deep wounds of childhood trauma. Through raw honesty and unwavering faith, she reveals how God’s grace led her to freedom, healing, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Brenna discusses the challenges of surrendering her desires to God, navigating complex questions about identity and relationships, and finding beauty in unexpected places—like her love story with her husband, Austin. She also offers practical advice for parents, including the importance of micro-conversations about faith, sex, and technology, and explains why boundaries around smartphones can protect and empower kids.

For anyone struggling with addiction, sexual identity, or broken relationships, Brenna’s story is a reminder that God’s light shines brightest in the darkest moments. She shares profound words of encouragement: “When you confess, the light of God enters—you don’t have to fear the darkness spilling out.”

Don’t miss this episode packed with hope, practical wisdom, and the truth that God can use our hardest questions and deepest pain to reveal His character and love.

Episode Highlights:

Surrendering desires and trusting God’s plan for relationships
Parenting with intention: Boundaries, conversations, and faith
The healing power of confession in Christian community
Overcoming shame and finding freedom from addiction
How questions and doubts can strengthen, not weaken, faith

Connect with Brenna:

Book: Can I Say That? How Unanswered Questions Lead Us to the Real God
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