Unwasted Wounds Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:28:39 -0500 https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2445614.rss en-us © 2026 Unwasted Wounds yes bf7370c5-3034-521a-9621-8ac035504bf2 Jayme Gonzales and Jessica Perry episodic false Unwasted Wounds is a podcast that dives deep into the stories of those who have faced life's most difficult struggles and come out the other side stronger and more at peace.

Each episode features raw, honest interviews with people who've turned their pain into purpose. With a mix of laughter, tears, and real talk, we explore how God can transform even the darkest moments into something beautiful.

Whether you're looking for hope, healing, or a reminder that you're not alone, we are here to encourage you to embrace your story and begin to see that your wounds are truly unwasted.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Hope, suffering, joy, love, loss, grief, faith, laughs, tears, women, friendship, interviews Jayme Gonzales and Jessica Perry https://storage.buzzsprout.com/nremp19unnejm0x7yan8sp39mpma?.jpg Unwasted Wounds https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2445614.rss Jayme Gonzales Jessica Perry In the Waiting In the Waiting Welcome back to Unwasted Wounds! Kelly Stamps is with us today! If you have been going to Cross Church for more than four seconds you probably know who she is. Kelly shares with us her story of infertility and the beautiful way that God showed up for her and her husband...in Hawaii no less!! I love this story so much. It's a reminder of so many things. His plan is perfect, His timing is perfect, waiting is extremely difficult, but it's in the waiting that God really draws us in and strengthens our faith. 

If you are going through infertility or any kind of waiting season, we pray you will cling to Heavenly Father, not be afraid to give God all of your anger and sadness, and most importantly, remember, you ALWAYS have hope because hope is just WHO. HE. IS!!!

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]]> Welcome back to Unwasted Wounds! Kelly Stamps is with us today! If you have been going to Cross Church for more than four seconds you probably know who she is. Kelly shares with us her story of infertility and the beautiful way that God showed up for her and her husband...in Hawaii no less!! I love this story so much. It's a reminder of so many things. His plan is perfect, His timing is perfect, waiting is extremely difficult, but it's in the waiting that God really draws us in and strengthens our faith. 

If you are going through infertility or any kind of waiting season, we pray you will cling to Heavenly Father, not be afraid to give God all of your anger and sadness, and most importantly, remember, you ALWAYS have hope because hope is just WHO. HE. IS!!!

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]]> Jayme Gonzales and Jessica Perry Buzzsprout-19017990 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0500 2446 2 6 full false The Gift of Kate The Gift of Kate Welcome back friends! We have a Cross Church fan favorite in the house and this is one you are not going to want to miss! Mollie Duddleston tells us about her journey with adoption. It is a story full of God's grace, beauty, blessings, and even pain, but most of all, unbelievable joy. The gift of Kate is evident all over this sweet mama's testimony and we are so thankful she met with us to share her story. It's such a beautiful story of God's sovereignty and provision!! As always, we pray that you will be encouraged and draw closer to Jesus as you hear her stories of God's goodness. 

Thank you so much for listening!

Adoption agency used in this episode: 

http://www.holtinternational.org/

Anyone interested in adoption privately or through foster care please see:

http://www.abcfm.org/

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]]> Welcome back friends! We have a Cross Church fan favorite in the house and this is one you are not going to want to miss! Mollie Duddleston tells us about her journey with adoption. It is a story full of God's grace, beauty, blessings, and even pain, but most of all, unbelievable joy. The gift of Kate is evident all over this sweet mama's testimony and we are so thankful she met with us to share her story. It's such a beautiful story of God's sovereignty and provision!! As always, we pray that you will be encouraged and draw closer to Jesus as you hear her stories of God's goodness. 

Thank you so much for listening!

Adoption agency used in this episode: 

http://www.holtinternational.org/

Anyone interested in adoption privately or through foster care please see:

http://www.abcfm.org/

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]]> Jayme Gonzales and Jessica Perry Buzzsprout-18928257 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:00:00 -0500 4063 2 5 full false Our Season on a Journey with Jesus Our Season on a Journey with Jesus Welcome back to another episode with Jess and I! Today we took a side road and decided to give you a peek into our lives as we navigate our walk with Jesus.  We are both in very special seasons as Christ followers, motherhood and well, just life in general! So grab that cup of coffee and get comfy because we have some funny stuff coming your way! 

As always, thank you for listening! Follow us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  

Special shoutout to: @raisingteenstoday https://www.instagram.com/raisingteenstodayigsh=YTYweXZ1bDluYnJ1 @feedingthemouth https://www.instagram.com/feedingthemouth?igsh=amplMWZ3aGlzM2N6

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]]> Welcome back to another episode with Jess and I! Today we took a side road and decided to give you a peek into our lives as we navigate our walk with Jesus.  We are both in very special seasons as Christ followers, motherhood and well, just life in general! So grab that cup of coffee and get comfy because we have some funny stuff coming your way! 

As always, thank you for listening! Follow us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  

Special shoutout to: @raisingteenstoday https://www.instagram.com/raisingteenstodayigsh=YTYweXZ1bDluYnJ1 @feedingthemouth https://www.instagram.com/feedingthemouth?igsh=amplMWZ3aGlzM2N6

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]]> Jayme Gonzales and Jessica Perry Buzzsprout-18884570 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0500 2779 2 4 full false The Power of His Love The Power of His Love Welcome to Unwasted Wounds Season 2 Episode 3! We have another exciting guest for you today. John Scott is sharing his story of how God rescued him from 25 years of what I'm calling, "twisted scripture". It's sort of an extension to Episode 1 and 2 with his wife, Martha Scott. I encourage you to go back and listen to her episodes before you listen to this one. They are so so good and it will give even more context.

I heard a quote recently by Annie F. Downs where she said, "God saved my life just once, but he rescues me over and over." I love love LOVE this. It's been true in my own life and it's so true and evident in John's story. Time and time again, through the humility and kindness of others, God brought him back to the truth of His word and to the truth of His unending love for him.

Ephesians 4:2 "Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love."

1 John 4:16. "So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. GOD IS LOVE, and whoever abides in Love abides in God, and God abides in him."

We honestly got so much out of this episode you guys and it was such a powerful reminder to love people well!! We pray it blesses you also! 


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]]> Welcome to Unwasted Wounds Season 2 Episode 3! We have another exciting guest for you today. John Scott is sharing his story of how God rescued him from 25 years of what I'm calling, "twisted scripture". It's sort of an extension to Episode 1 and 2 with his wife, Martha Scott. I encourage you to go back and listen to her episodes before you listen to this one. They are so so good and it will give even more context.

I heard a quote recently by Annie F. Downs where she said, "God saved my life just once, but he rescues me over and over." I love love LOVE this. It's been true in my own life and it's so true and evident in John's story. Time and time again, through the humility and kindness of others, God brought him back to the truth of His word and to the truth of His unending love for him.

Ephesians 4:2 "Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love."

1 John 4:16. "So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. GOD IS LOVE, and whoever abides in Love abides in God, and God abides in him."

We honestly got so much out of this episode you guys and it was such a powerful reminder to love people well!! We pray it blesses you also! 


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]]> Jayme Gonzales and Jessica Perry Buzzsprout-18779440 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0600 3217 2 3 full false Bound by Fear, Freed by Love - Part Two Bound by Fear, Freed by Love - Part Two Welcome back to part two of Martha Scott's interview. It was such a blessing to have her on. It seems like every time I get to sit and speak with her I learn more and more. I will always be grateful for the little nuggets of wisdom she passes on and I'm so happy that Jayme and I were able to share her with you these past couple of weeks. 

Her story of Gods deliverance in this episode was so moving. I love that we serve a  God who meets us right where we are. In times of grief he can't wait to comfort us like no-one else can. Psalm 34:18 says, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed". And that's exactly what he did with Martha. He rescued and delivered her and restored her joy once again! 

To God be the glory. Amen.

Thank you for listening!!

"UNTIL JESUS CHRIST IS THE OBSESSION OF YOUR HEART, YOU'LL ALWAYS BE LOOKING TO MERE MEN TO MEET THE NEEDS THAT ONLY HE CAN FILL. ONLY WHEN YOU MAKE JESUS CHRIST YOUR FIRST LOVE, WILL YOU BE READY FOR A LOVE STORY THAT REFLECTS HIS GLORY." ~ AUTHOR UNKNOWN

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]]> Welcome back to part two of Martha Scott's interview. It was such a blessing to have her on. It seems like every time I get to sit and speak with her I learn more and more. I will always be grateful for the little nuggets of wisdom she passes on and I'm so happy that Jayme and I were able to share her with you these past couple of weeks. 

Her story of Gods deliverance in this episode was so moving. I love that we serve a  God who meets us right where we are. In times of grief he can't wait to comfort us like no-one else can. Psalm 34:18 says, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed". And that's exactly what he did with Martha. He rescued and delivered her and restored her joy once again! 

To God be the glory. Amen.

Thank you for listening!!

"UNTIL JESUS CHRIST IS THE OBSESSION OF YOUR HEART, YOU'LL ALWAYS BE LOOKING TO MERE MEN TO MEET THE NEEDS THAT ONLY HE CAN FILL. ONLY WHEN YOU MAKE JESUS CHRIST YOUR FIRST LOVE, WILL YOU BE READY FOR A LOVE STORY THAT REFLECTS HIS GLORY." ~ AUTHOR UNKNOWN

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]]> Jayme Gonzales and Jessica Perry Buzzsprout-18510645 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:00:00 -0600 2301 2 2 full false Bound by Fear, Freed by Love - Part One Bound by Fear, Freed by Love - Part One It's so good to be back with everyone! We are cranking out some incredible new episodes for this years listeners!

Charles Sturgeon said, "Discernment is not knowing the difference between right and wrong. Its knowing the difference between right and almost right."

Today we had the privilege of interviewing my dear friend and new mentor Martha Scott. Formerly a cult member of Full Gospel Assembly in Benson, AZ she has experienced first hand the actual deliverance of Jesus and the freedom that comes from having discernment and listening to the Holy Spirit! Part 2 of her story, coming soon...

 ***Episode title cred to John Scott, Martha’s husband.***

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]]> It's so good to be back with everyone! We are cranking out some incredible new episodes for this years listeners!

Charles Sturgeon said, "Discernment is not knowing the difference between right and wrong. Its knowing the difference between right and almost right."

Today we had the privilege of interviewing my dear friend and new mentor Martha Scott. Formerly a cult member of Full Gospel Assembly in Benson, AZ she has experienced first hand the actual deliverance of Jesus and the freedom that comes from having discernment and listening to the Holy Spirit! Part 2 of her story, coming soon...

 ***Episode title cred to John Scott, Martha’s husband.***

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]]> Jayme Gonzales and Jessica Perry Buzzsprout-18491124 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0600 2336 2 1 full false Generation Jesus Generation Jesus In this episode Cael and Monty open up about what it means to live for Jesus in a world that often pulls in the opposite direction. From peer pressure to purpose, they share honest stories of faith, friendship, and following Christ in their teenage years. Their wisdom and love for the Lord and His Word are unmatched and it was such a pleasure to have them speak with us. We pray you will be encouraged to dig into scripture and get to know Him a little deeper after you listen. Thanks for tuning in!

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]]> In this episode Cael and Monty open up about what it means to live for Jesus in a world that often pulls in the opposite direction. From peer pressure to purpose, they share honest stories of faith, friendship, and following Christ in their teenage years. Their wisdom and love for the Lord and His Word are unmatched and it was such a pleasure to have them speak with us. We pray you will be encouraged to dig into scripture and get to know Him a little deeper after you listen. Thanks for tuning in!

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]]> Jayme Gonzales and Jessica Perry Buzzsprout-18071254 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 18:00:00 -0500 2843 1 8 full false Giving God Your Best Yes Giving God Your Best Yes Here on episode 7 we have our sweet friend Crystal on to talk about "church hurt" and the beautiful way God has healed her family, taught them forgiveness, and eventually gifted them with a place where they can joyfully serve Him, His church, and His kingdom!! To God be the Glory!!

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]]> Here on episode 7 we have our sweet friend Crystal on to talk about "church hurt" and the beautiful way God has healed her family, taught them forgiveness, and eventually gifted them with a place where they can joyfully serve Him, His church, and His kingdom!! To God be the Glory!!

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]]> Jayme Gonzales and Jessica Perry Buzzsprout-17869690 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 18:00:00 -0500 2841 1 7 full false Lukewarm to Locked In Lukewarm to Locked In Welcome to Unwasted Wounds! Episode 6 is such a fun episode you guys! The famous friendship duo themselves Charley and Roxy are sharing their testimonies and what it's like to try to live for Christ as teenagers today. Boundaries in dating, being a light in this dark world (called high school), Godly friendships and relationships.....we are talking about it all. These girls were so much fun but they also have really powerful stories of how Jesus's love for them radically changed the trajectory of their lives. They are SO wise for their age and it was such a blessing to hear their hearts for the Lord today.

I'm reminded of 1 Timothy 4:12 "Don't let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, and your purity. 

Thank you for listening! 

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]]> Welcome to Unwasted Wounds! Episode 6 is such a fun episode you guys! The famous friendship duo themselves Charley and Roxy are sharing their testimonies and what it's like to try to live for Christ as teenagers today. Boundaries in dating, being a light in this dark world (called high school), Godly friendships and relationships.....we are talking about it all. These girls were so much fun but they also have really powerful stories of how Jesus's love for them radically changed the trajectory of their lives. They are SO wise for their age and it was such a blessing to hear their hearts for the Lord today.

I'm reminded of 1 Timothy 4:12 "Don't let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, and your purity. 

Thank you for listening! 

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]]> Jayme Gonzales and Jessica Perry Buzzsprout-17707443 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 20:00:00 -0500 2617 1 6 full false "Free Indeed" ~John 8:36 "Free Indeed" ~John 8:36 Welcome to episode five of Unwasted Wounds! Today Cherie is going to share her testimony with us. God truly transformed her life and He used community to do it. It's such a beautiful reminder that we all need to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Nothing is more important than people knowing Him. You will hear how he carried her through so much loss and so much grief...BUT GOD!! Cherie has a beautiful heart for Jesus and I'm so excited for you to have the privilege to hear her story. 

Thank you for listening! 

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]]> Welcome to episode five of Unwasted Wounds! Today Cherie is going to share her testimony with us. God truly transformed her life and He used community to do it. It's such a beautiful reminder that we all need to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Nothing is more important than people knowing Him. You will hear how he carried her through so much loss and so much grief...BUT GOD!! Cherie has a beautiful heart for Jesus and I'm so excited for you to have the privilege to hear her story. 

Thank you for listening! 

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]]> Jayme Gonzales and Jessica Perry Buzzsprout-17602093 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 18:00:00 -0500 3049 1 5 full false Gratitude in the Midst of Grief..."Brought to you by Coen" Gratitude in the Midst of Grief..."Brought to you by Coen" Welcome to our fourth episode of Unwasted Wounds! Today we are talking with the one and only Velvet Shoults! It was such an honor to get to sit down with her and hear a little bit about her grief journey. After losing her son to suicide, Velvet found peace and gratitude in the midst of unfathomable pain and you are not going to want to miss this episode. We pray that you will be inspired by her strength and her story will serve as a reminder that gratitude really does change everything. 

Thank you so much for joining us! 


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]]> Welcome to our fourth episode of Unwasted Wounds! Today we are talking with the one and only Velvet Shoults! It was such an honor to get to sit down with her and hear a little bit about her grief journey. After losing her son to suicide, Velvet found peace and gratitude in the midst of unfathomable pain and you are not going to want to miss this episode. We pray that you will be inspired by her strength and her story will serve as a reminder that gratitude really does change everything. 

Thank you so much for joining us! 


The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - https://afsp.org




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]]> Jayme Gonzales and Jessica Perry Buzzsprout-17487510 Sat, 12 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0500 3686 1 4 full false How Desperation Can Lead to Devotion How Desperation Can Lead to Devotion Today we are so excited to have our good friend Melina Kwon on the podcast. Mental health and addiction is so prevalent these days. I pray someone is encouraged by her story of God's deliverance, mercy, and kindness. He is ALWAYS right there with us just waiting for us to let Him in and when we do, He takes our mess and turns it into the most beautiful story of His goodness. That is what this podcast is all about. 

Thank you so much for joining us!

Below we are including links for The Joshua Center, Suicide hotline, and our churches counseling link. Please don't hesitate to reach out if needed! We need each other and shouldn't walk through this life alone. 

Counseling services - www.thejoshuacenter.com 

Suicide hotline - Call or text 988 www.988lifeline.org

Cross Church Counseling - www.crosschurch.com/springdale/counseling/


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]]> Today we are so excited to have our good friend Melina Kwon on the podcast. Mental health and addiction is so prevalent these days. I pray someone is encouraged by her story of God's deliverance, mercy, and kindness. He is ALWAYS right there with us just waiting for us to let Him in and when we do, He takes our mess and turns it into the most beautiful story of His goodness. That is what this podcast is all about. 

Thank you so much for joining us!

Below we are including links for The Joshua Center, Suicide hotline, and our churches counseling link. Please don't hesitate to reach out if needed! We need each other and shouldn't walk through this life alone. 

Counseling services - www.thejoshuacenter.com 

Suicide hotline - Call or text 988 www.988lifeline.org

Cross Church Counseling - www.crosschurch.com/springdale/counseling/


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]]> Jayme Gonzales and Jessica Perry Buzzsprout-17377459 Sat, 28 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0500 1655 1 3 full false From Epic Loss to Epic Love From Epic Loss to Epic Love On this episode we get to interview our fabulous friend Michele Davis. She has such a beautiful story. A story of tragedy and grief intertwined with Gods goodness and its such an incredible picture of His provision and His love. Our prayer for you as you're listening, is that you will be encouraged by the strength and comfort that God gave her throughout her journey. He really is near to the brokenhearted!

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]]> On this episode we get to interview our fabulous friend Michele Davis. She has such a beautiful story. A story of tragedy and grief intertwined with Gods goodness and its such an incredible picture of His provision and His love. Our prayer for you as you're listening, is that you will be encouraged by the strength and comfort that God gave her throughout her journey. He really is near to the brokenhearted!

Thank you for joining us!

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]]> Jayme Gonzales and Jessica Perry Buzzsprout-17333850 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 22:00:00 -0500 2625 1 2 full false Rescued and Redeemed Rescued and Redeemed On our very first episode of Unwasted Wounds, we get to hear a little bit about how we met and how this podcast came to be. We also have the immense privilege of hearing Jayme’s faith testimony! This was such an encouraging story and such a great reminder that you are never too far gone for the love of God to rescue and redeem! 


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]]> On our very first episode of Unwasted Wounds, we get to hear a little bit about how we met and how this podcast came to be. We also have the immense privilege of hearing Jayme’s faith testimony! This was such an encouraging story and such a great reminder that you are never too far gone for the love of God to rescue and redeem! 


Thank you for joining us! 

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]]> Jayme Gonzales and Jessica Perry Buzzsprout-17256518 Sat, 31 May 2025 06:00:00 -0500 1783 1 1 full false