Beauty in the Brokenness – Christian Women (Bible Study, Faith, Healing, Trauma, Hope)

Today, I speak with Ann Simmons and Brenda Stewart about the importance and power of finding a safe community to share your hard story.  I don't know what kind of story you're carrying around in your heart, soul, and body.  But I know that if you have not yet found a safe place to share that story, or if you are still weighed down with shame and feel like you need to find a safe place, listen in to today's episode.  It's for you.

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Heather Jeffrey had to walk away from a destructive marriage.  She now comes alongside others who are on that lonely journey as a voice of support and encouragement.  And that is what we want to be to you today.  If you are one of those women who has walked the painful road of divorce, we are here for you.  We want to be voices of support and not shame, of compassion and not condemnation.  We welcome you to the table.  There is a seat for you!
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Today's episode is a continuation of last week's conversation with AnnMarie Gustke and Ann-Marie Britt.  If you haven’t heard that episode yet, make sure you go back and listen to that part first.

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Have you ever met someone and felt an instant connection with them?  That is how I felt when I met the women I’m talking with on today’s episode. I literally met them 3 days ago.  By the end of the evening, we had shared dinner together, prayed together, and went to a strip club together!  Stay tuned for a fascinating episode.

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One More Child is a nonprofit organization working on the front lines to push back the darkness in multiple areas.  One of the things they do is help rescue children from sex trafficking.

When we first moved to Florida three years ago, I took a job with One More Child.  That’s where I met Christi Haag.  Her husband, Dr. Jerry Haag, is the president of One More Child.  Christi is a fearless trailblazer in Christian orphan care, humanitarian aid, and global ministry.  Christi has led missions around the world.  She has eaten scorpions in China, fed children in Africa, and ministered to sex-trafficked children in leper colonies in Southeast Asia. 

Christi has been featured on TV, radio, and podcasts; in videos and magazines; and as a keynote speaker for events and conventions.  I appreciate Christi and the work she is doing alongside One More Child to make a difference in the lives of so many women, children, and families.  Today, we talk about those who have experienced sexual brokenness and shame in profound ways.  And how we can make a difference in the lives of those who have experienced trafficking. Yes, it’s a difficult conversation to hear.  But please stick around because it might make a difference in the life of someone you know. 
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Today, I’m continuing my conversation with Stephanie Broersma.  If you missed last week’s episode, go ahead and go back and listen to that one first.  Stephanie shares with us her story of marital betrayal, and today we are going to talk about grief, shame, anger, and most importantly, how to hold onto hope when you find yourself in this kind of situation.  Click here for show notes.

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My guest today shares a story that is all too common for so many women.  It’s the story of discovering her husband’s marital betrayal.  This is part one of our conversation.  We talk about what does a woman do when she is in the early stages of her journey.  We talk about how God sustains women.  And what about the woman who decides to stay? If you or someone you know has walked through marital betrayal, would you be willing to share this episode with them?  I think Stephanie’s words will be a source of strength, comfort, and encouragement.   Click here for show notes.

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Regret shows up in our lives in all kinds of ways, from innocent mistakes we’ve made to terrible life choices. And it messes with us! If you have ever found yourself spiraling into the dark hole of regret, I’m going to throw you a rope! Today, I welcome Shelly Snead to the table. Shelly talks with us about the different types of regret we carry and how to move out of regret and into hope! Click here for show notes.

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Have you ever seen that popular sign "She Believed She Could, So She Did"?  Does that message resonate with you, or do you ever wonder if it is really true?  Women are told that we can do and be whatever we want.  It is a message of female empowerment.  But what is female empowerment, and is it biblical?  Today I have a conversation with my friend and author Becky Beresford, who shares an important message about biblical, Christ-centered empowerment.  Click here for show notes.

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I so deeply respect Kristi McLelland and the work she does. She has written a Bible Study that is dear to my heart, Jesus and Women: In the First Century and Now. So, it might not surprise you that I did a little happy dance when she agreed to be on today’s podcast. If you’ve ever struggled to understand the Bible or felt intimidated by it, Kristi extends a beautiful invitation to the way we approach God’s Word. I know you’re going to love her as much as I do! Click here for show notes.

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