Heartbreak to Home - Discovering what it means to be pursued by God

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The pain that started in your family can follow you into every heartbreak.
In this episode, I share how discovering my father wound became the doorway to deeper trust and healing with God.

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 🎶 Ever feel like your heart is stuck on pause? 

In this season opener, we hit play on a journey toward healing and wholeness. 

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The '90s gave us Friday night movies, cassette tapes, and the birth of CDs, and songs we still know by heart. For me, those years were filled with boyfriends, big feelings, and trying to find love in all the wrong places. I called myself a Christian, but deep down I was wearing masks like people-pleasing, perfectionism, and hiding behind independence.

And yet, through it all, God never let me go.

This season of New Creation Stories is about looking back with love and yes, with a little ’90s nostalgia too, while living forward in the hope of who God is shaping us to be today.

Each episode ends with a Grace Release™,  a simple practice I am developing to calm your body, steady your heart, and remind you that you’re not the masks you’ve worn. You are God’s beloved daughter.

Follow now and join me for Faith, Love, and the 90’s.

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In this final episode of Season 1, I reflect on everything we've walked through together—family wounds, unexpected decisions, the myth of the perfect Christian story, and the gentle, persistent love of God.

I openly share about marrying someone who doesn’t yet know the Lord, what that means for my faith journey, and how self-forgiveness has been an integral part of becoming who God says I am.

💬 Scripture: Revelation 21:5, Romans 7:15, Proverbs 16:9, 1 John 3:1, Philippians 1:6

 🙏🏽 Let’s talk grace, forgiveness, and walking forward with Jesus, in the midst of the mess.

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As you may have caught on, sometimes the past finds its way back into our present to reveal how far we’ve come. 

In this episode, I continue to reflect on a chapter that once defined me and the transformation that followed. If you've ever looked back at your younger self with compassion or wondered if healing is truly possible, this one’s for you.

Whether you’re new to faith or finding your way back, here are a couple of prayer guides for you to make your own:

Prayer for someone who is new in Christ:
"Jesus, I believe You are the Son of God. I believe You died on the cross for my sins and rose again. I confess that I need You, and I ask You to come into my life. Forgive me, heal me, and make me new. I turn to you now and turn away from the direction I have been going. I agree with You, that sin has separated us from one another. I give you my life today. Thank You for saving me. In Jesus' name, amen."

Prayer for someone returning to Christ:
"Father, I’ve gone my own way and I’ve strayed far from You. But today, I want to come home. Please forgive me for walking away. I repent of my sins, and I receive Your grace and mercy. Restore my heart and renew a right spirit within me. Thank You that it's not too late. I surrender again to You, Lord. In Jesus' name, amen."

I would love to hear from you if you prayed and either received Jesus or returned to Him. It would be an honor to continue praying for you as you begin your new life in Christ.

Hugs,

Grace

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Hey friends, in this episode, I’m sharing the path I took from feeling totally broken to discovering a deeper purpose. 

The last time I shared the story of my “come to Jesus” moment, which changed everything, and how God began rebuilding my life from the inside out. 

Now I’ll take you through a season where I grew in my faith, learned to be okay with being single, and started serving in ways I never expected. There’s a mission trip, a big move, and a whole lot of God’s faithfulness in between. 

If you’re feeling stuck or unsure about what’s next, I hope this encourages you—you’re not alone, and God’s got a plan.

P.S. I'm so sorry about the overlapping recordings if you heard this first thing in the morning today, 6/4/25. I now know the mistake and have corrected it! Thanks for your patience!

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In this episode, I continue to share my story of how God pursued me, even when I was running in the opposite direction. 

With an unstable family life in my teenage years due to my dad's addiction, I learned to desperately seek security in relationships, making them my idol even after receiving Christ. When that foundation crumbled in college, I was left totally broken and ran even further away. 

But God's pursuit never stopped. I share about my pivotal "come to Jesus" moment and how He showed Himself so strongly as the One who has never left me nor forsaken me.

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This episode digs into the intersection of young love and spiritual awakening through my candid reflections on my first serious relationship. I know this now, but I thrust my immature self (in many ways) into grown-up situations and the results were often unfortunate. 

3 key takeaways from this episode:

• The unexpected ways God plants seeds of faith during emotional turmoil
• The subtle danger of finding our identity in relationships rather than Christ 
• The transformative power of authentic friendship during life's difficult seasons

Join me for another vulnerable conversation about how even our most painful experiences can lead us toward deeper spiritual truth.

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Drawing inspiration from Adam Young's work on compassionately engaging with our past, I discuss my journey of processing complex emotions through journaling, prayer, and conversation. As Adam has done in his book, let's give ourselves permission to approach our history with "curiosity and kindness" rather than judgment.

This episode referenced Adam Young's new book, "Make Sense of Your Story: Why Engaging Your Past with Kindness Changes Everything. " You can purchase it wherever books are sold.

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Join me as we continue our chat about nostalgia on this episode of New Creation Stories. I explore why we tend to remember the good times and forget the painful ones - a phenomenon psychologists call "rosy retrospection."

After receiving an Instagram message, I share my personal experience with nostalgic feelings and discuss the spiritual challenges and valuable lessons I learned. Discover how God uses our past experiences for healing and growth and learn practical faith-based approaches to processing nostalgic emotions.

This episode examines how every part of our life story, including the difficult chapters, has significance in God's plan.

00:00 Introduction to New Creation Stories

02:00 The Power of Nostalgia

03:39 Selective Memory and Its Implications

04:37 Spiritual Dangers of Nostalgia

05:16 Personal Story and Lessons Learned

07:30 Processing Nostalgic Feelings

09:15 Reflecting on God's Faithfulness

12:50 Conclusion and Invitation to Reflect