Abuse is a painful reality that many people quietly carry, often feeling isolated and unsure where to turn for help.

In this episode, I’m joined by Stacey Womack, who shares how God unexpectedly called her into a ministry dedicated to helping survivors of abuse find healing and freedom.

Stacey grew up as a pastor’s daughter and had never personally experienced domestic abuse. Because of that, when she first sensed God leading her to begin a ministry for abuse survivors, she felt hesitant and unsure. Yet she chose to say yes to that calling.

Over the past twenty-seven years, the ministry she started has helped more than 50,000 women across seven countries begin their journey toward healing.

In our conversation, Stacey shares how God often works through unlikely vessels and how compassion, truth, and faith can play a powerful role in helping people begin to rebuild their lives.

This discussion is a reminder that even in the darkest circumstances, God’s desire is always for freedom, restoration, and healing.

If you want to be free too: https://abuserecovery.org/

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What lies are you believing about yourself?

The words we speak about ourselves carry more weight than we often realize. When we criticize our appearance, question our worth, or doubt the abilities God has given us, we may be repeating messages that do not reflect how God sees us.

In this minisode, I want to pause and reflect on the lies we sometimes tell ourselves—lies about our value, our identity, and our place in God’s story.

It’s easy to let negative thoughts become familiar. Over time, those thoughts can begin to feel like the truth. But when we speak harshly about ourselves, we are often criticizing the very work of the Creator who made us.

As you listen to this reflection, I encourage you to pay attention to the thoughts and words that come to mind about yourself. Are they rooted in truth, or are they shaped by fear, insecurity, or past experiences?

Sometimes the first step toward healing is simply recognizing the lies we’ve been believing and allowing God’s truth to take their place.

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How is your mental health?

In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with licensed professional counselor and marriage and family therapist Healey Ikerd, host of the Healthy and Redeemed podcast. Together, we explore an important question for many believers: What is the difference between knowing that God loves you and truly believing it in your heart?

Healey shares insights from her work helping people pursue wholeness in both their mental and spiritual health. We talk about how faith and mental health intersect, how misunderstandings about God can impact our emotional well-being, and what it looks like to pursue healing in a way that honors both truth and grace.

If you’ve ever struggled to reconcile your faith with your mental health journey, this conversation will encourage you to seek a healthier, more whole relationship with God and with yourself.

Healey's Website: https://writtenbyhealey.com/

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Sometimes looking back can be helpful—but staring too long at the past can keep us from moving forward.

In this minisode of Honest Christian Conversations, I reflect on the simple but powerful metaphor of the rearview mirror. Just like driving a car, we occasionally glance back to see where we've been, but we cannot safely move forward if our focus stays there.

This short reflection explores how remembering the past can bring wisdom and perspective, while also reminding us that God calls us to keep moving forward.

If you’ve been stuck replaying past mistakes, past pain, or past seasons of life, this minisode will encourage you to lift your eyes and trust God with the road ahead.

Are you trying to drive forward while staring at your rearview mirror? It may be time to let go and move ahead.

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Giving birth is one of the most powerful and challenging experiences a woman can go through, and no one should have to walk through it alone.

In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I speak with a Christian midwife who shares what it truly means to support mothers through pregnancy, labor, and delivery.

From the physical realities of childbirth to the spiritual moments that often unfold in the birthing room, this conversation explores how faith, compassion, and care come together during one of life’s most profound experiences.

If you’ve ever wondered what a midwife does, how they support mothers during pregnancy, or what it looks like to approach birth with faith and trust in God, this episode offers insight, encouragement, and a behind-the-scenes look at the meaningful work of midwifery.

If you need a Midwife and are local to Gloria's area, check out her website: https://glorybirth.com/

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Do you trust God?

One of the most powerful ways to strengthen our faith is to remember the ways God has already been faithful in our lives. When we pause and look back at His goodness, it changes how we face the present and how we walk into the future.

In this minisode of Honest Christian Conversations, I reflect on the importance of remembering God’s faithfulness and how those moments can help us trust Him more deeply.

If you are struggling to trust God in a difficult season, this short reflection will encourage you to look back, remember His goodness, and be reminded that He is still trustworthy today.

So ask yourself this question: Do you trust Him yet?

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What happens when your faith is tested in ways you never imagined?

In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I speak with Tracy Ripley, a mother whose life changed dramatically when her youngest son was born with a congenital heart defect. In the midst of fear, uncertainty, and deep love for her child, she discovered what it truly meant to become a prayer warrior.

This conversation explores how trials can transform our prayer life, deepen our dependence on God, and strengthen our faith even when the future feels uncertain.

Through her story, listeners will be encouraged to see prayer not as a last resort, but as a powerful way to walk closely with God through every challenge.

Will you become a prayer warrior in your own life today?

Tracy Ripley's Website: https://prayerfulwarrior.com/

Listen to last week's episode with Heather Bradley: https://www.honestchristianconversations.com/walking-through-the-unthinkable/

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Grief is something every person will experience at some point in life, yet many of us struggle to know how to be present for someone who is suffering.

In this minisode of Honest Christian Conversations, I reflect on what it looks like to walk alongside someone who is grieving a loss. When we are not the ones experiencing the pain ourselves, it can feel difficult to know what to say or how to help.

This short episode offers simple and thoughtful ways to support those who are grieving, reminding us that sometimes the most meaningful gift we can give is simply being present.

Stay until the end for a few questions that will help you reflect on how you can better support someone who is walking through grief.

LISTEN TO HEATHER BRADLEY'S EPISODE: https://www.honestchristianconversations.com/walking-through-the-unthinkable/

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What do you do when life brings an unthinkable moment?

In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I speak with a mother whose life was forever changed by the heartbreaking loss of her child. Through the depths of grief, she discovered a deeper walk with Jesus and a renewed understanding of God’s presence in suffering.

This conversation explores how faith can survive unimaginable loss and how God gently leads us toward healing, purpose, and hope even in the darkest moments.

Out of her journey came the book Unthinkable: Taking the Hand of Jesus Through Pain and Suffering into a Life of Freedom and Purpose, written to encourage others walking through deep pain and to remind them that they are not alone.

If you have ever wrestled with grief, suffering, or questions about God in the midst of tragedy, this conversation offers a powerful testimony of faith, perseverance, and the hope found in Christ.

Heather Bradley's Website: https://www.truthfreedomministry.com/

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Music shapes us more than we realize.

In this minisode of Honest Christian Conversations, I ask an important question: What values are you learning from the music you listen to?

While many Christians are careful about secular music, we often forget that even Christian music should be thoughtfully examined. Lyrics influence our thinking, our theology, and the way we understand God’s Word.

This short reflection encourages listeners to practice discernment and use the music they listen to as a starting point for deeper Bible study.

Stay until the end for a few questions that will help you reflect on the messages your music may be shaping in your heart and mind.

LISTEN TO MICHELLE'S EPISODE: https://www.honestchristianconversations.com/want-more-from-your-music/

LISTEN TO MORE THAN A SONG PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-than-a-song-discovering-the-truth-of/id829432908

LISTEN TO SEASON TWO: https://www.honestchristianconversations.com/episodes/season/2/

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