Michaela Nikolaenko
Michaela Nikolaenko
62. Childhood Sexual Abuse, Strip Club Demons & Chicago Street Fights | Amanda Toro
62. Childhood Sexual Abuse, Strip Club Demons & Chicago Street Fights | Amanda Toro
62. Childhood Sexual Abuse, Strip Club Demons & Chicago Street Fights | Amanda Toro
Wednesday 27th September 2023
Amanda Toro's journey from childhood abuse to redemption through faith offers hope and encouragement to those facing similar struggles.
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Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Recovery from Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Amanda's childhood marked by abuse and rebellion led her to the strip club and life-threatening situations
- A supernatural encounter led her to realize she had been dancing for the devil
- Amanda's journey back to the church and the transformative power of faith
- Her experiences with encountering demons and the spirit world
- Amanda's process of forgiveness and finding redemption
If I die like this, Lord, I'm not going to spend eternity with you because I knew God and I knew what I was doing was wrong and I was doing it in my rebellion.
Ever wondered how someone can turn their life around after facing unimaginable horrors? Amanda Toro, the host of the Daughters of Zion Podcast, opens up about her tumultuous journey in this episode of 'Raised & Redeemed'. Amanda's story begins with the heart-wrenching trauma of childhood sexual abuse by her biological father. This early abuse awakened desires she never asked for, leading her down a path of teenage rebellion and over-sexualization.
Despite yearning for God, Amanda's inability to forgive her father pushed her away from the church and into a life of chaos and danger, including time spent in strip clubs and violent Chicago street fights. Her encounters with demons during this period were nothing short of terrifying. But Amanda's story doesn't end in darkness. In a moment of desperation, she turned to prayer, begging for another chance at life. This marked the beginning of her incredible transformation.
Amanda returned to the church, experienced a profound spiritual awakening, and found the strength to forgive. Now, she dedicates her life to helping other young women through her ministry and podcast. Amanda's journey is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of faith. Her narrative offers hope and encouragement to anyone grappling with similar struggles, showing that redemption is always within reach.