# From Laura to Jake and Back Again. An Interview With Laura Perry; Author of Transgender to Transformed

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Podcast: [The Christian Podcast Community](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-christian-podcast-community-230445)
Published: 2026-06-23T19:41:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasts.strivingforeternity.org/programs/one-little-candle/interview-with-laura-perry-author-of-transgender-to-transformed/
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## Resource

Today’s episode (102) is a profound tale of transformation featuring Laura Perry, who, joined by her husband, Perry Smalts, shares her intense journey from grappling with gender identity and spiritual darkness to a place of healing and faith. Laura shares her struggle and quest for identity, her battle with demonic oppression, as well as her eye-opening return to the church she once rejected and deemed intolerant and the acceptance she found there, a critical step in her path to recovery. Prepare for a journey that’s as unsettling as it is inspiring, highlighting the constant battle between darkness and light and the enduring love and patience of God. Join us as we light one little candle, offering hope and transformation in the face of personal turmoil. Part 1 of a 2 part episode. https://onelittlecandlepodcast.com https://christianpodcastcommunity.org https://transgendertotransformed.com/product/order-for-transgender-to-transformed-book/ Laura and Perry’s Ministry; Eden’s Redemption https://youtu.be/ce6PT-3sQGg?si=7sphvSAjptBlJtDi

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