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She Prayed, "God, Take Me Home"—Then God Changed Everything | Pilar Olave
Season 1
Episode 116
Published 3 hours ago
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Send us Fan MailWhat do you do when your health fails, doctors can't find answers, and your future feels completely uncertain?In this powerful episode of The Redeemed Podcast, Lauren Burns sits down with worship leader, singer-songwriter, actress, and recording artist Pilar Olave to share a remarkable testimony of faith, perseverance, healing, and God's faithfulness.After years of unexplained symptoms, severe illness, chronic fatigue, food allergies, isolation, and physical decline, Pilar found herself praying a desperate prayer:"God, take me home."But God had another plan.From surviving a hidden carbon monoxide leak to enduring nearly eight years of isolation, losing her marriage, grieving loss, and ultimately rediscovering her calling, Pilar's story is a powerful reminder that God is still working even when we cannot see the outcome.If you've ever faced:
What You'll Learn✔ How to trust God when life doesn't make sense✔ Why worship matters during suffering✔ How faith grows during seasons of waiting✔ What God can do when everything seems lost✔ The power of surrender and obedience✔ How God restores what feels impossible✔ Why your story isn't over
Key Scripture📖 Psalm 118:17"I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the Lord has done."📖 Jeremiah 29:11"For I know the plans I have for you..."📖 Psalm 107:2"Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story..."00:00 – Meet Pilar Lov: Actress, Worship Leader & Survivor03:45 – Strange Symptoms Begin and Doctors Can't Explain Them09:50 – Food Allergies, Fainting, and Losing Her Health17:10 – Bedridden, Malnourished, and Running Out of Hope24:15 – The Prayer That Changed Everything27:45 – Discovering the Hidden Carbon Monoxide Leak35:30 – Multiple Diagnoses and Years of Isolation44:20 – Living Completely Alone for Nearly Eight Years53:10 – Losing Her Marriage During the Journey1:02:30 – Returning to Church After Eight Years1:07:40 – A Prophetic Word Changes Her Future1:15:00 – Losing Her Husband and Learning to Trust God Again1:22:00 – God Calls Pilar to Austin, Texas1:31:00 – The Resurrection of Music and Worship1:38:00 – Psalm 118:17 and Declaring God's Faithfulness1:47:00 – Lauren's Encouragement: Praise Before the BreakthroughContct Lauren:Website laurenburns.netInstagram https://www.instagram.com/laurenburnsredeemed/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/laurenBredeemed/Book: STOLEN PreOrder subscribepage.io/R8EW8e Merch https://www.hiscollectionapparel.com/ Disount Descript https://get.descript.com/DescriptRedeemed
Contact PilarFacebook https://www.facebook.com/pilarolavechileGo Fund Me https://gofund.me/3816fd167
Disclaimer:The purpose of the Redeemed Podcast is to share the love of Jesus. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on behalf of guest do not necessarily represent the thoughts of the host. This podcast does not constitute services or medical advise. Pease pra
- Chronic illness
- Unanswered prayers
- Anxiety or fear
- Isolation
- Loss of purpose
- Grief
- A season of waiting
What You'll Learn✔ How to trust God when life doesn't make sense✔ Why worship matters during suffering✔ How faith grows during seasons of waiting✔ What God can do when everything seems lost✔ The power of surrender and obedience✔ How God restores what feels impossible✔ Why your story isn't over
Key Scripture📖 Psalm 118:17"I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the Lord has done."📖 Jeremiah 29:11"For I know the plans I have for you..."📖 Psalm 107:2"Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story..."00:00 – Meet Pilar Lov: Actress, Worship Leader & Survivor03:45 – Strange Symptoms Begin and Doctors Can't Explain Them09:50 – Food Allergies, Fainting, and Losing Her Health17:10 – Bedridden, Malnourished, and Running Out of Hope24:15 – The Prayer That Changed Everything27:45 – Discovering the Hidden Carbon Monoxide Leak35:30 – Multiple Diagnoses and Years of Isolation44:20 – Living Completely Alone for Nearly Eight Years53:10 – Losing Her Marriage During the Journey1:02:30 – Returning to Church After Eight Years1:07:40 – A Prophetic Word Changes Her Future1:15:00 – Losing Her Husband and Learning to Trust God Again1:22:00 – God Calls Pilar to Austin, Texas1:31:00 – The Resurrection of Music and Worship1:38:00 – Psalm 118:17 and Declaring God's Faithfulness1:47:00 – Lauren's Encouragement: Praise Before the BreakthroughContct Lauren:Website laurenburns.netInstagram https://www.instagram.com/laurenburnsredeemed/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/laurenBredeemed/Book: STOLEN PreOrder subscribepage.io/R8EW8e Merch https://www.hiscollectionapparel.com/ Disount Descript https://get.descript.com/DescriptRedeemed
Contact PilarFacebook https://www.facebook.com/pilarolavechileGo Fund Me https://gofund.me/3816fd167
Disclaimer:The purpose of the Redeemed Podcast is to share the love of Jesus. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on behalf of guest do not necessarily represent the thoughts of the host. This podcast does not constitute services or medical advise. Pease pra