How do you respond when life does not go as you planned? Maybe right now you are in the middle of grief. Or maybe there is a relationship in your life that is not going as you hoped it would. Maybe there are circumstances or a transition—something that is not how you hoped it would be.

What if we looked at those circumstances as an invitation—an invitation to lean into God! I love this word, invitation, in Bekah Pogue’s book, *Choosing Real. The subtitle is An Invitation to Celebrate When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned. I think so many of us can relate to that, so I cannot wait to talk to Bekah on the podcast and dive deeper into her book today. I love the wisdom she shares this episode especially the part about transitions. I promise you do not want to miss what she says!

Also, I am so excited for someone to win a copy of Bekah’s book: *Choosing Real.

All the details of the book giveaway are on my website at jodirosser.com or you can click this direct link: https://jodirosser.com/giveaways/choosing-real-book-giveaway/

Book Recommendations:

• *The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom
• *The Empath's Survival Guide by Judith Orloff
• *Delicious by Ruth Reichl

Bekah Jane Pogue is the founder of Pasture Experience, where she offers a hospitable space for intimate retreats, spiritual direction, and creative expressions in the form of poetry and home design. She is also certified as a Grief Recovery Method Specialist. She enjoys off-road wildflower picking, exploring Nashville with her hubby and sons, and believes that listening is healing. Connect with Bekah on IG at @pastureexperience or visit her website at pastureexperience.com.

*Note: If you are interested in purchasing this book or the books recommended, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. Thank you!