Heather Kittelson
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“Healing, Hope and Horses: A Journey to Redemption Ranch"
“Healing, Hope and Horses: A Journey to Redemption Ranch"
“Healing, Hope and Horses: A Journey to Redemption Ranch"
Friday 14th February 2025
Nancy Zollner shares her inspiring journey from farm girl to founder of Redemption Ranch, where faith, healing, and community thrive.
49 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Compassionate
Supportive
Healing
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Author:
Heather Kittelson
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Body & Mind
Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Entrepreneurship for Personal Growth
Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Nancy Zollner's journey from a farm girl to founder of Redemption Ranch.
- The role of horses in healing and establishing healthy boundaries.
- The impact of faith and community on overcoming adversity.
- Personal anecdotes illustrating the transformative power of equine therapy.
- The importance of divine guidance in Nancy's life and mission.
God was planting all those little seeds, even when I was just a little whippersnapper.
In this heartwarming episode of Fortitude, Nancy Zollner shares her incredible journey from a North Dakota farm girl to the founder and director of Redemption Ranch in Minnesota. Nancy's life story is one of resilience, faith, and an unyielding passion for helping others. As a lifelong educator and dedicated Christian, Nancy has always been driven to teach and minister to those around her.
Her story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the transformative impact of faith and community. Nancy recounts her early years on the farm, her parents' divorce, and the challenges she faced growing up. Despite these hardships, she found solace in horses, a passion instilled in her by her mother. This love for horses would later become the foundation of Redemption Ranch, a sanctuary where faith, healing, and community come together.
Redemption Ranch offers equine-mentored experiences for children and families dealing with various traumas. Nancy explains how horses can sense human emotions and help individuals establish healthy boundaries and trust. Through personal anecdotes, she illustrates the profound impact that these majestic animals have on the lives of those who visit the ranch. One touching story involves a young girl struggling with boundaries who found a sense of belonging and acceptance through her interactions with a horse.
Nancy's journey is filled with moments of divine guidance, from reading a life-changing book to attending training at Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch. Her unwavering faith and dedication have led her to create a place where others can find hope and healing. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and a reminder that with faith and determination, anything is possible.