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Healing and Made Free with Janet Boynes

Healing and Made Free with Janet Boynes

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Summary

 Janet Boynes' story is one of struggling and overcoming drug addiction, eating disorders, homosexuality, depression, and thoughts of suicide. You may be struggling with many of the same things. By the grace of God, Janet Boynes survived. She realized that if God could help her, He could help and heal many others as well. Get encouragement and inspiration from her powerful story. This will help and equip you on your journey to freedom and healing. You might be able to relate to many of the people that Janet has interviewed on the podcast. Our hope is that you will draw strength from God through these powerful testimonies. God's word reminds us, "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free". John 8:32 NIV We believe that when you know better, you will do better. What God has done for Janet and many others, He will also do for you and your loved ones. Christianity Social Sciences Spirituality
Episodes
  • 111: From Heroin Addiction to Redemption: Shannon Macklin's Powerful Testimony of Faith & Restoration

    111: From Heroin Addiction to Redemption: Shannon Macklin's Powerful Testimony of Faith & Restoration
    Apr 28 2026

    This is a story of hope, redemption, and second chances.

    In this powerful episode, Shannon Macklin shares her journey from:

    • Childhood abuse and generational addiction
    • Homelessness and heroin addiction
    • Losing custody of her children
    • Hitting rock bottom… and crying out for change

    Then everything changed.

    Through faith, surrender, and a life-altering encounter with Jesus, Shannon found freedom, restoration, and purpose—and now helps others do the same.

    If you or someone you love is struggling with:

    • Addiction
    • Broken family relationships
    • Losing hope
    • Feeling stuck or beyond repair

    This episode is for you.

    This is not just a story—it's proof that transformation is possible.
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    36 mins
  • 110: Inside Public Schools: A Teacher's Warning on What's Changing in Education

    110: Inside Public Schools: A Teacher's Warning on What's Changing in Education
    Apr 14 2026

    In this episode of Healing and Made Free, Janet Boynes sits down with a former public school teacher and school board member to discuss the evolving landscape of public education.

    Drawing from decades of experience, the conversation explores how schools have changed over time, what teachers and parents are facing today, and why these issues are gaining national attention.

    Whether you're a parent, educator, or simply interested in what's happening inside today's classrooms, this episode offers a firsthand perspective on the current education system and the challenges many communities are navigating.

    To connect with Brenda, visit Brenda4Kids.com.
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    29 mins
  • 109: Former Suicide Hotline Counselor Reveals What Happens Behind the Calls"

    109: Former Suicide Hotline Counselor Reveals What Happens Behind the Calls"
    Mar 31 2026
    Former crisis counselor Jamie Brooks shares her experience working inside a national suicide hotline call center and explains why she ultimately resigned. In this interview with Janet Boynes, Jamie discusses mental health crisis counseling, working with vulnerable youth, mandatory reporting, and the ethical challenges she encountered while helping callers in distress. In this episode you will hear: • What it's like working as a suicide hotline crisis counselor • The training counselors receive when working with callers in crisis • How hotline counselors assess suicide risk and stabilize callers • Ethical dilemmas inside large mental-health call centers • Why Jamie ultimately chose to leave the organization • The importance of protecting vulnerable children and supporting families Jamie also shares how her background in social work, foster care, and victim advocacy shaped her perspective and why she now works helping victims through the county attorney's office. This conversation explores mental health support systems, the challenges facing crisis hotlines, and the importance of ethical accountability when helping vulnerable individuals. If you care about mental health, suicide prevention, and protecting vulnerable youth, this is an important conversation. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Jamie Brooks 02:30 Why Jamie Became a Crisis Counselor 05:30 Working Inside a Suicide Hotline 08:30 Training and Workplace Culture 13:30 Calls from Vulnerable Youth 20:20 Suicide Risk Assessments Explained 23:00 Self-Harm and Crisis Calls 28:30 Mandatory Reporting Challenges 32:00 Why Jamie Resigned 33:30 Her Upcoming Book and Advocacy Work 35:00 Final Thoughts on Protecting Children
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    39 mins
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