n this deeply moving episode, Dashama shares her extraordinary journey from a childhood shaped by foster care, addiction, and mental illness to a life dedicated to healing and service.

Raised in unstable conditions with parents struggling with substance abuse and schizophrenia, Dashama experienced profound trauma at an early age. Yet instead of being defined by her past, she chose a different path—one of growth, resilience, and transformation.

In this conversation, she opens up about:

Growing up in foster care and constant instability

Coping with childhood trauma and emotional pain

Her mother’s mental health struggles and their impact

Learning to face fear and build inner strength

Discovering healing, purpose, and the “flow state”

How adversity shaped her mission to help others

Today, Dashama is a global teacher, speaker, and healer who has impacted millions. Her story is a powerful reminder that no matter where you start, healing and happiness are possible.

CN music and especially old countries or plays in our house today, and it brings us brings me instant peace and happiness.

KA Music can take us back and bring an amygdala response that washes over us. Christine Nance had been given loving grandparents who played country music. Her memories with them are filled with peace. This foundation was just what Christine would need in life. 

CN So I remember a lot of nights just reading the Bible in my room, not really understanding anything that anything that I was reading, and just praying that my dad would get out of prison so that I could go live with him

After years of abuse, instability, and life in the foster care system, Josh Brewer had stopped hoping for anything better. By the time he was 16, his plan was simple: stay guarded, blend in, and expect nothing.

But everything changed when he encountered a Heavenly Father who saw him, loved him, and called him into something greater.

In this final episode of Qavah, Josh shares how that encounter set him on a journey of healing, purpose, and restoration. What began as a hesitant “yes” to God—stepping into music, trusting His voice, and surrendering his brokenness—became a pathway to transformation.

Through moments of failure, discouragement, and growth, Josh discovered that God doesn’t waste pain. Instead, He weaves it into something meaningful. From finding his calling in worship, to building a family of his own, to experiencing deep reconciliation with his earthly father, Josh’s story reveals a powerful truth:

What was meant for evil, God can use for good.

This episode is a moving reminder that even the most broken pieces of our lives can be restored when placed in the hands of a loving Creator.

Josh Brewer’s early childhood was defined by fear, instability, and survival. In this episode of Qavah, Josh shares what it was like growing up in an abusive home, where anxiety was constant and safety was never guaranteed.

From physical, emotional, and verbal abuse to extreme poverty and food insecurity, Josh recounts the realities of a childhood many never see. After his father went to prison, Josh and his siblings entered the foster care system, beginning years of instability, separation, and continued trauma.

This powerful story sheds light on what abuse can look like, how trauma impacts children, and the long road toward healing and hope.

Never underestimate the power of a lie. You and I have been lied to countless times and we’ve seen the damage play out in our lives. But when Casey Moore was just a teenager, she heard a lie spoken by an inner voice. This one lie - that she was not good enough - led her down a path of destruction and heartbreak for years. On this episode of Qavah, we hear about Casey’s life and the path she took for many years.

Never underestimate the power of a lie. You and I have been lied to countless times and we’ve seen the damage play out in our lives. But when Casey Moore was just a teenager, she heard a lie spoken by an inner voice. This one lie - that she was not good enough - led her down a path of destruction and heartbreak for years. On this episode of Qavah, we hear about Casey’s life and the path she took for many years.

On this episode of Qavah, the brothers flee when Helen holds a gun in Richard's face. They return to the house on Margo to have their lives forever changed.

On this episode of Qavah, the brothers move from place to place due to the marriage and separating of their dad and stepmother, which leads to further violence.

On this episode of Qavah, their dad picks them up from the orphanage and puts them on a bus. The move from place to place, sometimes living alone. They are able to enjoy some peace and have some good times.

On this episode of Qavah, we explore further the lives of the 3 brothers. Their father continues to be gone and the emotional terrorism and physical abuse at the hands of the step mother escalates. Their mother is released from the mental hospital and they are able to visit her.