Today, I'm being honest with you about how I've not really felt God near lately. How I've had questions, but I'm not sure he's been answering. I'm sure many of you can relate. So in true Kerrah fashion, we're not going to pretend we don't feel confused and frustrated about this. As always, I hope my vulnerability will help you be honest with yourself, too. 

Resources and links mentioned in this episode: 

Say Yes: Discovering the Surprising Life Beyond the Death of a Dream, by Scott Erickson

Questions to help build emotional awareness

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A simple prayer as we prepare to enter the season of Lent. 

There is a distinct difference between grace and enabling. One is the obviously more healthy choice. One is not. So how can we do the former without slipping into the latter? How can we show grace without enabling someone else's harmful behavior? Listen in. 

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To think about the characteristics of unsafe vs. safe people, go listen to episode 43, Safe People. But let's talk about a part of this that feels hard. What do we do when our safe people no longer feel safe? We'll talk about some behaviors that would make us feel unsafe and some possible next steps when that happens. Listen in. 

Resources and Links Mentioned: 

Episode 43: Safe People 

Safe People, by Henry Cloud and John Townsend 

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Though not everything is redeemed in the way we'd hoped, I'm a firm believer that everything is redeemable. It's one thing that brings me hope. In this episode, we are digging into what redemption can mean in our lives. 

Resources and links mentioned: 

Psalm 130 (TPT)

Meaning of redeem/redemption in original Hebrew 

Blog series about honesty in our emotions

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I think at some point we all have difficulty believing. Believing in God at all or believing in Him to do miracles or change things anymore. Because when we look around, it's hard to see Him at work. I think it's better to acknowledge this together than deal with it alone. We're in this together. Let's be honest together and let's heal together. 

Resources and links mentioned: 

Original blog post episode is based on: How I Lost My Faith

The Boundaries Bootcamp (on sale only until end of January!)

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Get Out of Your Head, by Jennie Allen

Don't you love this *slightly annoying* Christian phrase? Speak the truth in love. Well, today, we are actually going to talk about it, what it means, and how we can speak truth to others in a kind and respectful way. Assertiveness matters. Telling someone how we feel and what we're thinking about matters. But it also matters how we say it. We don't want to be people who speak our minds with no regard about how it could affect someone else. Let's be people who consider others as we use our voice to speak truth. 

In this episode, I'll share with you some practical ways to be considerate and thoughtful when you need to speak up. 

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

Galatians 4 (NLT)

The Boundaries Bootcamp 

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I don't know who hasn't been grieving lately, and we don't always know how to help those who are. Sometimes we try to say or do something, but that something isn't always helpful. Let's talk about what not to do when someone you love is grieving and what can be helpful instead. 

Resources and Links: 

Every Moment Holy, Volume 2 

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Happy New Year! My beginning this year isn't all about the resolutions, because honestly, my brain is still recovering from March 2020. But I do choose a word for every year, and this my word is attuned. I think we can all grow in being more aware, listening, understanding, and responding to life and people thoughtfully and purposefully. Listen for how to begin paying closer attention in your life as we talk more about being attuned. 

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www.kerrahfabacher.com/monday-minute 

www.kerrahfabacher.com/podcast

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2021 was about taking steps for me. Mainly taking steps backward to heal, to reflect. Because Advent is upon us, I am stepping back from the podcast, the Monday Minute, and social media in the month of December to reflect on the year and spend time with my people. In this episode, I've given you an opportunity to do the same. I hope it is a meaningful and centering practice for you as you close out 2021. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. And I'll see you soon. 

Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode: 

Meditative Advent Readings: fulllifecc.com/advent-readings

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