#19. From Turmoil to Thriving: An Unfiltered Conversation w/ Stephen Garrett

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In this deeply raw and redemptive episode of The Unfiltered Faith Podcast, Stephen shares his incredible journey of growing up Southern Baptist in a small town in South Carolina, navigating identity, heartbreak, rejection, and depression — only to discover God was never absent, even in the darkest seasons.

From the early days of being bullied before he even knew who he was, to exploring identity in secret, chasing connection, and seeking love — Garrett takes us through the highs of success and the deep valleys of loss. But the most transformational part of his story? The healing that began after it all fell apart.

You’ll hear how:

• A joyful, independent child became a teenager carrying unspoken shame and isolation.
• Love, ambition, and “making it” in Miami seemed like everything — until it all crumbl ...