Holy Wreckage
Claim This Podcastby Crystal
Podcast Overview
<p><b>Welcome to Holy Wreckage, a Christian podcast about healing,</b></p><p><b> restoration, and the redeeming love of God.</b></p><p>This faith-based podcast helps others heal out loud, find hope in hardship, and discover that no life is too broken for God to rebuild. Through raw testimony, addiction recovery stories, DNA surprises, trauma-informed conversations, and Spirit-led dialogue, Holy Wreckage reminds us that even in our wreckage, God is making something beautiful.</p><p><br /></p><p>This is healing out loud… one wreck at a time.</p>
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12/31/2025
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July 13, 2026
When ALS Changes Everything: Finding Hope in the Middle of Unimaginable Loss
<h1><i>When ALS Changes Everything: Finding Hope in the Middle of Unimaginable Loss</i></h1><p>What would you do if the person you loved most was given just a few years to live?</p><p>In this deeply moving episode of <b>Holy Wreckage</b>, Crystal sits down with Rachel Schneider, author of <i>The Widow Chose Red</i>, whose family was forever changed when her husband was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Together they walked a heartbreaking journey of caregiving, anticipatory grief, raising two young sons, and learning what it truly means to trust God when life doesn't make sense.</p><p>After 21 years of marriage, Rachel and her husband John were living the life they had always dreamed of when ALS suddenly entered their story. Over the next three years, they faced impossible decisions, watched the disease slowly take away his physical abilities, and ultimately said goodbye far too soon.</p><p>Rather than allowing bitterness to define her life, Rachel chose to lean into her faith, discovering that even when miracles don't come the way we hope, God's presence never leaves. Her testimony is a powerful reminder that while suffering may change the course of your life, it never changes the faithfulness of God.</p><p>Whether you're walking through grief, caring for someone with a terminal illness, navigating the loss of a loved one, or simply wondering where God is in your own season of suffering, this conversation will remind you that He is near to the brokenhearted and faithful through every step of the journey.</p><p><b>In this episode you'll discover:</b></p><p>• What ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) really is and how it impacts families<br />• Walking through anticipatory grief before losing a loved one<br />• Caring for a spouse with a terminal illness<br />• Trusting God when healing doesn't come the way you prayed for<br />• Helping children navigate grief after the loss of a parent<br />• Finding gratitude, hope, and purpose in the middle of heartbreak</p><h2>About Rachel Schneider</h2><p>Rachel Schneider is the author of <i>The Widow Chose Red</i>, a powerful memoir chronicling her family's journey through ALS, grief, and unwavering faith. Through her ministry and platform, Spirited Prosperity, Rachel encourages others to build resilient faith, discover hope in suffering, and trust God through life's greatest challenges.</p><p>If you're walking through grief, caregiving, or a difficult season of life, you can connect with Rachel at:</p><p>🌿 <i>Spirited Prosperity</i><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://spiritedprosperity.com/" target="_blank">https://spiritedprosperity.com/</a></p><p>📖 <i>The Widow Chose Red</i></p><h2>Connect with Holy Wreckage</h2><p>🌐 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://holywreckage.com" target="_blank">https://holywreckage.com</a></p><p>📚 Resources:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://holywreckage.com/resources" target="_blank">https://holywreckage.com/resources</a></p><p>🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p>If this episode encouraged you, please like this video, subscribe to the channel, and share it with someone who may need hope today. Every share helps another person discover that God still brings redemption from our deepest wreckage.</p><hr /><p><b>Edited by Matt Sarmiento</b></p><p>#ALS #LouGehrigsDisease #Grief #Caregiver #ChristianPodcast #Faith #Widow #HopeInChrist #TerminalIllness #AnticipatoryGrief #Healing #Jesus #HolyWreckage</p>
June 29, 2026
The 5-Step Path to Forgiveness After a DNA Discovery (Part 2)
<p><b>What happens after the DNA test changes everything?</b></p><p></p><p>In Part 2 of our conversation, Andrea Lomboy shares a biblical framework for navigating the emotional and spiritual aftermath of an unexpected DNA discovery. Whether you're an NPE (Not Parent Expected), adoptee, donor-conceived, or anyone whose biological identity has been unexpectedly rewritten, this episode offers practical encouragement rooted in faith.</p><p>Andrea walks through her five-step pathway to healing:</p><p>• Acceptance<br />• Grief<br />• Personal Agency<br />• Forgiveness<br />• Integration</p><p></p><p>Rather than encouraging listeners to "just get over it," Andrea explains why healing is a process—not a moment—and why forgiveness cannot be forced before grief has been honored. Throughout the conversation, she shares Scripture, personal experience, and practical wisdom for rebuilding identity, setting healthy boundaries, and finding peace in Christ after family secrets come to light.</p><p></p><p>If you've ever wrestled with questions like:</p><ul><li>How do I forgive the people who kept this secret?</li><li>Why does this hurt so deeply?</li><li>How do I move forward without pretending I'm okay?</li><li>Where is God in the middle of my DNA discovery?</li></ul><p>...this episode was created with you in mind.</p><p></p><p>No matter how your story began, your identity is not determined by your DNA. Your worth has never changed, and God is still writing your story.</p><p></p><p><b>About Andrea Lomboy</b></p><p>Andrea Lomboy is a Christian speaker, educator, and fellow NPE who is passionate about helping others find healing after unexpected DNA discoveries. Drawing from her own journey and years of biblical study, she equips individuals to navigate identity loss, grief, forgiveness, and restoration through a Christ-centered perspective.</p><p>Learn more or connect with Andrea at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Seek.us.com" target="_blank"><b>Seek.us.com</b></a>.</p>
June 22, 2026
God Rewrote My Story
<p><b>When God Rewrites Your Story: Finding Grace After a Life-Changing DNA Discovery</b></p><p>What would you do if a DNA test revealed that everything you believed about your family was wrong?</p><p></p><p>In this deeply moving episode of <b>Holy Wreckage</b>, Crystal sits down with Andrea Lomboy, whose DNA discovery uncovered a lifetime of hidden truths and sent her on an unexpected journey of grief, identity, forgiveness, and ultimately, God's incredible faithfulness.</p><p></p><p>After believing one man was her father for 40 years, Andrea discovered through DNA testing that he wasn't biologically related to her. Her search for answers eventually led her to meet her biological father for the very first time at 57 years old. What followed was a story of extraordinary grace, healing, and the unmistakable hand of God.</p><p></p><p>Rather than allowing bitterness to define her life, Andrea chose to pursue truth while extending grace to both of her parents. Her testimony is a powerful reminder that while a DNA discovery may rewrite your family story, it never changes who God says you are.</p><p></p><p>Whether you're an NPE (Not Parent Expected), adopted, donor-conceived, navigating a DNA surprise, or simply walking through a season where your identity has been shaken, this conversation will remind you that your worth has never depended on your circumstances. God is still writing your story.</p><h3>In this episode you'll discover:</h3><p>• Andrea's incredible DNA discovery story<br />• Meeting her biological father after 57 years<br />• Processing grief after an unexpected DNA surprise<br />• Finding identity in Christ when your family story changes<br />• Extending grace while navigating deep emotional wounds<br />• How faith became the foundation for healing</p><h2>About Andrea Lomboy</h2><p>Andrea Lomboy is a Harvard-trained Lifestyle Medicine & Wellness Coach, speaker, educator, and founder of SEEK, a faith-guided coaching practice dedicated to helping people pursue healing of the body, mind, and spirit. Drawing from both professional expertise and her own deeply personal DNA discovery journey, Andrea helps individuals move from surviving to thriving through evidence-based wellness practices and biblical truth. (<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrealomboy?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>)</p><p>If you've experienced a DNA discovery or are looking for faith-based health and wellness coaching, you can connect with Andrea at:</p><p>🌿 <b>SEEK Wellness</b><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.seek.us.com" target="_blank">https://www.seek.us.com</a></p><p>Use the code <b>DNADISCOVERY </b>when contacting Andrea through SEEK.</p><h3>Connect with Holy Wreckage</h3><p>🌐 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://holywreckage.com" target="_blank">https://holywreckage.com</a></p><p>📚 Resources:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://holywreckage.com/resources" target="_blank">https://holywreckage.com/resources</a></p><p>🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p></p><p>If this episode encouraged you, please like this video, subscribe to the channel, and share it with someone who may need hope today. Every share helps another person discover that God still brings redemption from our deepest wreckage.</p><p></p><p>#DNADiscovery #NPE #NotParentExpected #Adoption #DonorConceived #IdentityInChrist #ChristianTestimony #Healing #Faith #Forgiveness #HolyWreckage #FamilySecrets #BiologicalFamily #JesusHeals</p>
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- What is Holy Wreckage?
<p><b>Welcome to Holy Wreckage, a Christian podcast about healing,</b></p><p><b> restoration, and the redeeming love of God.</b></p><p>This faith-based podcast helps others heal out loud, find hope in hardship, and discover that no life is too broken for God to rebuild. Through raw testimony, addiction recovery stories, DNA surprises, trauma-informed conversations, and Spirit-led dialogue, Holy Wreckage reminds us that even in our wreckage, God is making something beautiful.</p><p><br /></p><p>This is healing out loud… one wreck at a time.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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