Restored

What Restored does

Restored is a Denver-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry (EIN 83-3670408) founded in 2019 that produces faith-based healing content and resources for teens and young adults who grew up in divorced or dysfunctional families. The organization is operated by a small team (1–10 employees) and centers its offerings on The Restored Podcast, which has produced 150+ episodes featuring therapists, researchers, and individuals discussing family trauma, sexual brokenness, and relationship healing. Beyond the podcast, Restored offers a published book ("It's Not Your Fault: A Practical Guide to Navigating the Pain and Problems from Your Parents' Divorce"), a structured 6-Week Healing Program, free downloadable guides (e.g., "7 Ways to Work Through the Pain of Your Parents' Divorce"), the "Why You Feel Broken" five-part video mini-course by a trauma therapist, blog content, and paid speaking engagements at Catholic universities, parishes, and conferences. The platform is a Squarespace-hosted website with content distributed globally through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and YouTube via RSS. Restored's underlying technology stack is intentionally minimal: no mobile app, no public or partner API, and no proprietary software platform; the ministry is fundamentally a content and community operation rather than a technology company.

The business model is donation-led, consistent with its 501(c)(3) status. Primary revenue comes from tax-deductible individual donations, supplemented by book sales and a recently introduced podcast sponsorship line with Blackstone Films and Dakota Lane Fitness. Distribution is content-led and community-led, with the podcast as the top-of-funnel engine, free guides and mini-courses as lead magnets, the book as a mid-funnel engagement product, the 6-Week Healing Program as deeper educational content, and speaking engagements as a direct in-person channel. Marketing and distribution leverage endorsements from Catholic institutions and figures including Ave Maria University, Franciscan University of Steubenville, EWTN, the Archdiocese of Denver, Jason Evert, and Dr. Bob Schuchts, as well as the Seek Catholic dating app, anchoring Restored within the Catholic educational and media ecosystem.

Customer-facing operations are intentionally low-scale and human-mediated: the founder/host Joey Panarelli leads the podcast and ministry, the organization does not disclose revenue or employee growth, and there are no disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, or institutional investors. The organization's strategic posture is therefore characterized by organic content production, niche specialization within faith-based family-trauma support, and ecosystem partnerships rather than by venture-style scaling or platform expansion.

Name

Restored

Legal name

Restored

Website

https://restoredministry.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Restored is a Denver-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry providing faith-based healing resources — including a podcast, book, 6-Week Program, and free guides — for teens and young adults from divorced or dysfunctional families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Family Trauma Recovery Ministry

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

Keywords

• Family trauma support
• Divorce recovery education
• Relationship skills education
• Christian youth ministry
• Public speaking services

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, Restored relies primarily on donations from individuals who support their mission. All contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
2. Book Sales: The organization publishes books including 'It's Not Your Fault: A Practical Guide to Navigating the Pain and Problems from Your Parents' Divorce' which generates revenue.
3. Podcast Sponsorships: The podcast features sponsors such as Blackstone Films and Dakota Lane Fitness, providing advertising revenue.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Restored is a 501(c)(3) ministry that supports teens and young adults from divorced or dysfunctional families through faith-informed and clinically informed educational content focused on trauma, unhealthy coping, and healthy relationships. Its distinct offerings include a podcast, a practical book, a six-week healing program, and speaking engagements. Digital resources, charitable donations, book sales, and podcast sponsorships support the ministry's work.

Product overview

Restored is a 501(c)(3) charitable ministry offering a multi-format content and healing platform for teens and young adults from divorced or dysfunctional families. The core offerings include: The Restored Podcast (with 150+ episodes featuring expert interviews on healing from family trauma), the book 'It's Not Your Fault,' a structured 6-Week Healing Program, a free Healing Guide (7 Ways to Work Through the Pain of Your Parents' Divorce) as a lead magnet, the 'Why You Feel Broken' trauma mini-course, speaking engagements, and blog resources. The ministry operates on a content marketing model where free resources (podcast, guides, mini-courses) attract and serve the target audience, with deeper healing available through the book and structured program. EIN: 83-3670408.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Restored Podcast: A podcast helping young adults understand the impact of growing up in a broken family and learn how to build a better future

Products and services

• The Restored Podcast A podcast featuring therapists, researchers, and individuals discussing healing from parental divorce and family dysfunction, breaking destructive habits, building healthy relationships, overcoming anxiety and loneliness, and mending family relationships.
• It's Not Your Fault: A Practical Guide to Navigating the Pain and Problems from Your Parents' Divorce A book providing practical guidance for young adults navigating the emotional and relational impact of their parents' divorce.
• 6-Week Healing Program A structured six-week program designed to help teens and young adults from divorced or dysfunctional families heal emotional wounds, break unhealthy habits, and learn healthy relationship skills.
• Speaking Engagements Presentations offered for events, schools, churches, conferences, and Catholic institutions, focused on helping young people understand and heal from family dysfunction.

Quantifiable outcome

• Research shows children of divorce are 2-3 times more likely to get divorced themselves, but healing and healthy relationship skills can break this cycle
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jason EvertcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerJason Evert is a well-known Catholic speaker and author who endorses Restored's podcast and resources. He recommends Restored to individuals seeking to break the cycle of brokenness and build authentic love.
• Dr. Bob Schuchts, PhDcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDr. Bob Schuchts is a counselor who experienced the devastating impact of his parents' divorce as a young man. He highly recommends Restored to teen and adult children of divorce or dysfunction.
• Ave Maria UniversityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAve Maria University is listed as a trusted partner/endorser of Restored ministry.
• Seek (Catholic dating app)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSeek is listed as a trusted partner/endorser of Restored ministry.
• EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEWTN is listed as a trusted partner/endorser of Restored ministry.
• Franciscan University of SteubenvilleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFranciscan University of Steubenville is listed as a trusted partner/endorser of Restored ministry.
• Archdiocese of DenverminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Archdiocese of Denver is listed as a trusted partner/endorser of Restored ministry.
• Blackstone FilmsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBlackstone Films is a Catholic film and video production company that sponsors The Restored Podcast. They create promotional videos and content for the ministry.
• Dakota Lane FitnessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDakota Lane is a fitness and nutrition coach who sponsors The Restored Podcast, offering customized fitness and nutrition plans for clients worldwide.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pure Desire Ministries: Christian ministry addressing sexual brokenness, addiction, and trauma through podcast-style content, small groups, and recovery programs — direct peer on the sexual-brokenness-from-family-dysfunction axis that Restored frequently covers (e.g., Episodes #102, #120, #126).
• DivorceCare: Faith-based divorce recovery program with group studies, video resources, and church-based support — directly comparable to Restored's family-healing mission and curriculum-based content delivery, though focused on adults currently divorcing rather than adult children.
• re:Generation: Christ-centered 12-step recovery ministry offering curriculum, podcasts, and church-based small groups for addiction and trauma — closely comparable as a peer-support, content-led, faith-based healing program serving overlapping audiences.
• Fight the New Drug: Nonprofit media and education organization documenting the harms of pornography and its link to broken families — operates with similar content, podcast, and donation-driven model and overlaps Restored's #126 episode framing.
• Adult Children of Alcoholics / Dysfunctional Families: 12-step fellowship for adults raised in dysfunctional families — direct conceptual peer to Restored's 'children of divorce/dysfunction' audience and therapeutic framework despite non-faith orientation.
• LifeSTAR: Faith-based sexual addiction/pornography recovery program offered through counseling practices, with group curricula similar in shape to Restored's 6-Week Healing Program and sexual-brokenness messaging.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Answers: Largest lay Catholic media and apologetics organization producing podcasts, articles, and multimedia content for the same Catholic professional-class audience that Restored serves via endorsements from EWTN, Ave Maria, and Franciscan.
• Focus on the Family: Large, established Christian family ministry producing podcasts, counseling referrals, and resources across marriage, parenting, and family trauma — same broad category as Restored but at vastly greater scale and portfolio breadth.
• FamilyLife (Cru): Cru-affiliated marriage and family ministry with podcasts, conferences, and curriculum — overlaps Restored's audience (young adults, marriage preparation) with a broader, more established footprint.

Others

• Covenant Eyes: Faith-based internet accountability software and content ministry addressing pornography use — adjacent rather than directly competing, since Restored is content-only and Covenant Eyes sells a tool, but they share donors and overlapping narratives.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC4Dy-U6tiQR68zK3O3GVE_w
• Facebookfacebook.com/restoredhelp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/restoredhelp
• Instagraminstagram.com/restoredministry

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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