Life Hurts God Heals

What helps us heal from the wounds inflicted by those closest to us, who also wielded the most power over us? Guest Adam Ordmord walks us through the practices which have helped him in his healing process. Join us for part 2 of his conversation with hosts Kim Ward and Kurt Pflegl.

Where do you go when your greatest wounds come from those God meant to be your greatest protectors? Guest Adam Ordmord joins hosts Kim Ward and Kurt Pflegl, who discuss how to heal from the hurt inflicted by those who should have been our safest relational places. Listen to Adam's story in part 1 of their conversation.

Addictions. How many of us struggle with them, and yet hide them away in shame? What if instead of being sources of shame, they are actually the very thing that can open our minds and hearts to experience God's love? How do we shift our perspective to see our struggles from Heaven's perspective? Join us for a revealing discussion on the true nature of addictions with guest Jono de Martimprey on this season finale of Life Hurts God Heals.

How can you tell when God is speaking in the midst of a noisy world? Would you believe it's not a hopeless endeavor? What if there are ancient practices to help us in our pursuit, practices many have forgotten? Hosts Kim and Kurt invite you to join them in the time tested practice of listening prayer while reading Matthew 3:13-4:11.

Hosts Kim and Kurt discuss the pain hiding in the holidays for multitudes of people. What do we do when the very thing that should be a celebration becomes a reminder of the hurts inflicted by our family? Where is God in the midst of all that? Believe it or not, God offers hope in the darkness of our grief. Listen in to discover practical tips to finding that hope.

Hosts Kim and Kurt discuss the painful dynamics found in being in this thing we call "family." Where is God in all of that drama and even trauma? The answers are only discovered when we first go from hiding to facing the reality of "what is." Listen in as they share their personal stories of discovery.

Some think that following Jesus is a sign of weakness. Quite the opposite. Obedience takes enormous courage and can come at great cost. Those who walk with Jesus can become wounded on the journey before they experience healing in significant areas. Yet for those who persevere, the rewards far outweigh the costs. What could possibly be worth the trouble? Guest Zed Fries shares his story of following Jesus, the wounds he's endured along the way, and the great rewards he's experienced in seeing Jesus work through his pain to bring healing to others.

Do you feel like you're in a dry or winter season? Does God seem far away? Is hope hard to find right now? Listen in as guest Michelle Findley discusses a long dry season she endured, and through it, how God revealed His love to her in a new way.

This. This is the one. It may be the most important episode from Life Hurts God Heals up to this point. 

Speaker, singer/songwriter, spiritual director and returning guest Jon Byron guides us in understanding the necessary stages most of us go through as we follow Jesus. In this third part, Jon discusses the last few stages with hosts Kim Ward and Kurt Pflegl. This includes stage 4, often called the Wall, the Cloud of Unknowing, or the Dark Night of the Soul. This is where many of us can be tempted to walk away, thinking God has abandoned us. Yet it's crucial to keep going. Why? What's the reward? What's on the other side? Listen and discover the answer, because it's vital to our journey with Jesus!

Speaker, singer/songwriter, spiritual director and returning guest Jon Byron guides us in understanding the necessary stages most of us go through as we follow Jesus. In part two of three parts, Jon discusses the first three stages with hosts Kim Ward and Kurt Pflegl. Do any of the three describe where you are right now?