Episode #72: Anitial'a Ware and Her Road From Darkness to Divine Purpose

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Anitial'A Ware, whose story isn't theory—it's lived experience. As a former Division 2 All-American athlete, collegiate coach, and master's-educated science teacher who once identified as a lesbian for a decade, Anitial'A's journey from darkness to divine purpose is nothing short of miraculous. What struck me as a therapist wasn't just her courage, but her absolute clarity. She's not speaking from a place of uncertainty—she's speaking from transformation. And when I heard her story, I knew I had to share it with you. Here's what we unpack in this conversation: ✅ How a prophetic text message and an encounter with the Holy Spirit in a Florida hotel room changed everything ✅ The dangerous lie of "you're not hurting anyone" and who she was actually hurting by living outside God's design ✅ Why childhood media exposure plants seeds that grow into confusion about sexuality and identity ✅ The dark reality of love spells, crystals, and witchcraft disguised as harmless spiritual practices ✅ How secular music, mantras, and "safe spaces" kept her in bondage—and how Scripture set her free ✅ The difference between manipulation disguised as love and Christ's true, unconditional love ✅ Why she chose to put her successful career aside to become a stay-at-home mother of three (ages 3 and under!) ✅ Meeting her husband as a "Savior Warrior"—a divine appointment orchestrated by the Holy Spirit Anitial'A doesn't sugarcoat the hard parts. She openly discusses the shame that comes with sin, the cultural pressure to embrace autonomy and independence, and how the enemy uses half-truths to lead us away from God's design. From losing her father to gun violence at age four, to being raised by a single mother working in a factory, to navigating false accusations and identity confusion in eighth grade—her story is raw, real, and remarkably redemptive. As someone who's sat in the therapy room for 25 years, I can tell you: true transformation doesn't come from self-help mantras or crystals in your pocket. It comes from intimacy with Christ. Anitial'A learned this the hard way, and her testimony is a warning and a beacon of hope for parents, young adults, and anyone who's been deceived by the enemy's counterfeit version of love and acceptance. The most profound moment? When she explains how God told her "you are a wife and a mother" while she was praying in her mom's backyard during COVID—and how everyone laughed at her because all they'd ever heard was that she was a lesbian who never wanted marriage or children. Now she's living that identity fully, and her husband's face radiates pure joy. If you're a parent worried about cultural influences on your children, if you're struggling with identity confusion yourself, or if you're simply seeking truth in a world that celebrates pride over humility—this episode is for you. 🔔 Remember: You cannot give true love until you've received it first. And the ultimate love—the only love that transforms—comes from Christ, who laid down His life so we could be reconnected to the Father. ======================================================== Anitial'A's Links:Website: https://tswb.shop/Instagram, TikTok & YouTube: @hisanitialhourFacebook: Anitial'A WareBook: Receiving Glory: An Ex-Lesbian's Journey from Godless to Godly (Available November 1st - Pre-order now!) The Savior Warrior Brand LLC - Christian clothing that displays the love of God and makes people question, wonder, and encounter truth.