Life Hurts God Heals

Who doesn't struggle with anxiety these days? Is there a way to be free of it, and if so, how do we do it? The answer is simple but it might just surprise you! On this episode of Life Hurts God Heals, hosts Kim Ward and Kurt Pflegl discuss the tools necessary to combat anxiety, and reveal the critical difference between happiness and joy along the way.

What if within every moment of your day, God has hidden an invitation to experience His goodness? Would that change the way you see your circumstances? Listen to this episode of Life Hurts God Heals to discover how to see life through the lens of invitation.

Childhood leukemia. Bankruptcy. Death. Guest Walt Jamison shares how he discovered God's secret weapon for peace through each of these situations. Can you guess what it is?

Depression. Anxiety. Anger. Division. Would you agree that these words describe our culture, both on an individual and national level? What if learning how to maintain healthy personal boundaries is part of the cure for what ails us all? Join hosts Kim Ward and Kurt Pflegl as they discuss the importance of boundaries for our wholeness and well being, both personally and nationally.

In a world where public figures are being judged for comments they made, even decades ago, what does that say about our belief in the possibility of change? In the words of author, speaker, coach, and Coaching Transformation Academy founder, Jeff Caliguire, "Transformation is possible but it's not inevitable." On this episode of Life Hurts God Heals, Jeff shares both the evidence that change is possible, as well as the tools we need to experience it for ourselves.

Has weariness crept into your life, especially since Covid-19 reared it's ugly head? Listen to guest Jason Hickey share how he copes with fatigue in the midst of an ongoing pandemic. (If you have been critical of leaders in this season or you are a leader, this episode is definitely for you.)

What do you think about when you hear the word "Recovery?" What if it means something different than what many think? What if it's something every person desperately needs? Join hosts Kurt Pflegl and Kim Ward as they unpack what the word means from God's perspective.

Do you let the distractions in life keep you from regular rhythms of silence and solitude? What if the power to understand our true identity is in the balance?  Press Pause founder Jon Byron gives us practical tips in overcoming our distractions.

Many who follow Jesus have heard how important spiritual practices are when it comes to a relationship with God. But where are the helpful practical teachings on how to do these practices? Hosts Kurt Pflegl and Kim Ward interview musician and Press Pause founder Jon Byron to discover his spiritual practices. You just might discover helpful steps for your own spiritual life. Hosts Kurt Pflegl and Kim Ward interview musician and Press Pause founder Jon Byron to discover his spiritual practices. In part 1, Jon discusses the how and the why of some of the most familiar spiritual practices. 

Sometimes the Holy Spirit shows up the most in the conversations we think are headed down bunny trails. If you liked what you heard in host Kurt Pflegl's story of experiencing God's love in his struggle with disease, there's more! Listen as hosts Kim Ward and Kurt Pflegl discuss other ways God has worked through Kurt's trials, and you might just discover the Holy Spirit speaking to you!