October 26, 2021

(From the Archives) Love for your Fears | Jess Norman

Jess Norman never thought she would get a divorce, but she found herself in a Wal-Mart parking lot telling her dad on the phone that she was getting one. Growing up in the church, she thought she would be disowned if she did, but that didn't happen.

In this episode of Prickly and Blooming, Jess speaks with host Jessie Browning about getting a divorcing her first husband. She also shares how she discusses and works through issues with her now-husband on their podcast, Moving On.

Episode Timeline:

[00:04] Intro

[01:05] Listener’s survey

[03:08] Meet Jess Norman

[12:41] Never thought she would get a divorce

[15:52] Heading to Texas

[22:34] Divorce at 32

[27:14] That was it

[30:34] A different love language

[38:06] Alone for the first time

[42:34] Top fears of her divorce

[44:10] Jess' and Jay's endgame

[48:27] Where Jess' life is now

[56:42] Moving On podcast

[1:01:48] Love for fears

[1:04:01] Jessie's rapid fire questions

[1:12:21] Contacting Jess Norman

[1:14:54] Outro

Standout Quotes:

"I read this neat thing today that said ‘When we're waiting on God, God's usually waiting on us.' I thought that was really beautiful. So I'm positive that God was waiting on me for three years, not to get divorce, but to find my way, which way I was going...

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