My Brutiful Life

“Sometimes the word God gives you doesn’t feel exciting—it feels necessary.”
This year, my word is Refresh. And honestly? I didn’t even realize how deeply I needed it.
New on the podcast: answering some of the most common questions I get about hearing from God for a word, and how this one found me.
🎙️ My Brutiful Life | Episode: “Refresh Q&A Short”

In this heartfelt episode of My Brutiful Life, Medda and I dive into the word God gave me for 2025: Refresh. After walking through years of stripping, healing, and redefining everything I thought I knew, this word feels like a breath of fresh air—both gentle and powerful.

We talk about what Refresh means to me personally, how it showed up in unexpected ways, and why I believe it’s not just a word for me, but for others who are coming out of wilderness seasons and learning how to live again.

“I didn’t even know how much I needed refreshing until I started to feel it.”

We also reflect on the beautiful reminder in Proverbs 11:25 (NIV) – “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” Because sometimes, the very healing we long for comes as we pour into others from the overflow of what God is doing in us.

Join Me in this deeply personal episode as I talk about the complexities of life after a tragic explosion, watching my husband navigate a new path of resilience, faith, and community support. Whether you’re facing your own challenges or seeking inspiration, this episode offers a heartwarming reminder that hope and healing are always possible.

Xoxo Rachel Lohr

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If you're on a journey of healing, faith, and rediscovering your true identity beyond the pain, this podcast is for you. Each episode is raw, real, and filled with hope as we navigate life after covert abuse, religious deconstruction, and the pursuit of true freedom in Christ.

✨ What You Can Expect:
✔️ Real conversations about everything, healing & faith
✔️ Breaking free from toxic cycles
✔️ Embracing the life you were meant to live

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Sit down with me as we continue on with Part 2 of Medda's Journey to Motherhood. In this deeply personal podcast episode, Medda shares her incredible journey of fertility, hope, and ultimately becoming a mother through in vitro fertilization (IVF) after experiencing multiple ectopic pregnancies. Her story is a testament to faith, perseverance, and the unexpected ways divine intervention can manifest, culminating in the birth of her son and highlighting the emotional complexity of trying to conceive.

In this heartfelt and deeply personal podcast episode, I sit down with my long-time friend, Medda Burdick, together we explore her profound and emotionally challenging journey to motherhood. Medda opens up about her struggles with multiple ectopic pregnancies, the medical obstacles she endured, and the transformative role foster care and divine intervention played in shaping her story. Her candid and inspiring account sheds light on resilience, faith, and the unexpected paths life can take.

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