Guest Bio: Brittany Jones is a wife and mom of two beautiful girls and a sweet Goldendoodle. She is a national speaker, writer, and ministry leader at her local church. Brittany is passionate about seeing people live in freedom and wholeness as they heal from trauma and mental health struggles. In light of Brittany’s personal story of childhood abuse and mental illness, she has a greater desire to encourage people on their journey. Brittany and her family currently reside in Richmond, Virginia, where they planted and pastor Motivation Church.

Show Summary: What has God called you to? Do you ever feel like you’re not equipped for the plans and dreams that are in your heart and mind? Brittany Jones was diagnosed with bipolar disorder before planting a church with her husband. As a leader and pastor, she wanted to authentically lead by being honest about her personal testimony. She has worked hard to overcome the lies that her mental illness prevents her from sharing the strength and provision that God has brought into her life. For this God Hears Her conversation, join host Elisa Morgan in this special one-on-one conversation about leading honestly and authentically.

Notes and Quotes: 

• “Even in the midst of all the trauma, of what my family was walking through, there was just kind of a bright spot that I had no idea was waiting for me.” —Brittany Jones
• “I didn’t know all of the layers to God’s love yet, but I did know that it meant rescue. Because I had experienced it.” —Brittany Jones
• “God loves you deeply. And you are worthy of love. You are worthy of care.” —Brittany Jones
• “I believe healing is possible because I know who God is and the track record He’s had in my life. His track record is marked by faithfulness.” —Brittany Jones
• “I’m going to still believe, yet still walk out what God has placed in front of me. And sometimes that looks like a therapist, psychiatrist, medication, etc.” —Brittany Jones 
• “I don’t know what a little while looks like. But I know that God is faithful. I know that God is true and that His Word is true.” —Brittany Jones 

Verses: 

•  1 Peter 5:10

Links: 

• Brittany’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittanycharise/
• Brittany’s Website: https://www.brittanycjones.com/about
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