Special Guest is Darlene Shultz, Family Support Coordinator for the CRAFT Family Support Group. Find out more on their website at: https://www.myusara.com/support/craft/

Brett interviews Ann

After several surgeries and losing part of her skull, Christine Jacobsen shares how feeling God's love helped her through the darkest part of her life.

We also discuss:

Why hugging is important

How she moved from "I don't want to die," to feeling peace and thinking, "I'm not afraid.

The reality of miracles

How God can carry us and be with us in our most intense suffering.

Why it is important to not get too busy to connect with God.

Remember God is in control.

One of my favorite things that Christine does is she has a little bag full of inspirational books she takes with her when she goes and visits those who are struggling or in the hospital. Then, she can read to them and help them feel God's love.

Some of the books Christine keeps in her bag are:

Jesus Calling by Sarah Young

Hope for Each Day by Billy Graham

Max Lucado's books

The Bible

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You can read the entire transcript of Christine's episode here:

https://tamarakanderson.com/podcasts/christine-jacobsen-gods-love-can-get-you-through-anything

Tamara K. Anderson shares 7 lessons learned on the 20 year anniversary of what should have been a fatal car accident.

On February 11, 2001, my husband and I were in what should have been a fatal car accident. I am so thankful I survived and have been blessed with 20 more years of life.

Life Lessons From The Past 20 Years

The Cycle of Love and Service

Humility and Saying "Thy Will Be Done"/Trust God Completely

Life Continues on After Death

There is Power in Prayer

Don't fear the future--Trust God wants you to Grow!

Cherish Each Day as a gift!

Count Your Blessings and Praise God.

I also weave in several favorite verses from Psalm 118.

5 I called upon the Lord in distress: the Lord answered me.

6 The Lord is on my side; I will not fear.

24 This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

28 Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee.

29 O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Transcript Of Today's Episode

https://tamarakanderson.com/podcasts/i-should-have-died-20-years-ago

Other Episodes About The Car Accident

https://www.tamarakanderson.com/podcasts/podcast-intro-and-my-story-of-hope

https://www.tamarakanderson.com/podcasts/gratitude-after-a-car-accident

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On this episode of the Stories of Hope in Hard Times Podcast, Tamara K. Anderson interviews Sue Lamoree. Sue didn’t know why she was having a hard time walking until she was diagnosed with Transverse Myelitis. She shares how she learned to navigate life with hope and faith from a wheelchair.

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You can find the complete show notes to today's episode and the transcript here: https://tamarakanderson.com/podcasts/sue-lamoree-my-key-to-success-when-my-body-fell-apart

On this episode of the Stories of Hope in Hard Times podcast, Tamara K. Anderson shares a story and journal entry about how she felt shortly after her son was diagnosed with autism, and what one thing got her through.

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Mike Frazier was shocked when his wife told him she'd been a victim of sex trafficking. With God's help he found 3 tips to help his and others marriages.

Dr. Mike's Story

In this podcast Dr. Mike shares his story of coming to know God better when he felt so overwhelmed and broken. He shares:

How God helps us with mercy when times get too hard for us to proceed alone.

How God puts other people in our lives to help and support us.

How hard things can help us build our strength, faith and compassion.

How we take turns giving and receiving service, and that is okay.

Tips Shared For Building A Happy Marriage

Dr. Mike also talks about several things he has learned about marriage:

He busts the "happy wife, happy life" myth

He talks about the proper role of intimacy in marriage

How important it is for you to realize that you have value as a person, and that you are as valuable as your spouse and worth choosing as a partner.

What to do if you want to change but your spouse doesn't.

 

The 3 Principles Of A Strong Marriage

Get strong. This means to get strong spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and sexually.

Get attractive. This means developing interpersonal skills, learning to communicate, and turn conflict into connection.

Get an incredibly intimate marriage. This means learning to know each other at a deeper level.

 

One of my favorite quotes by Dr. Mike is this, "Marriage is a place where we practice the second great commandment to love our neighbor as ourselves."

Recommendations

You are Special by Max Lucado

Dr. Mike's podcast, "Strong Men, Strong Marriages"

https://mikefraziermd.com/

 

You can find the transcript for this podcast episode here: https://tamarakanderson.com/podcasts/dr-mike-frazier-3-principles-to-build-a-better-marriage

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How often to we set an exciting goal only to be stopped by an insurmountable obstacle? On today’s podcast, Tamara K. Anderson shares 3 ways we can overcome these obstacles that prevent us from reaching our goals.

3 Ways To Overcome Obstacles

Brainstorm about your biggest obstacles and visualize how you can overcome them successfully.

Pray for help to overcome your obstacle. Sometimes you need to change what you are asking, and maybe ask God to help you find people to help you reach your goal.

Overcome Fear through journaling about your WHY?

You can find the transcript to today's podcast here: https://tamarakanderson.com/podcasts/3-ways-to-overcome-obstacles-to-goals

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Daren Falter is no stranger to failure, and talks about setting goals and priorities in the right order. He shows us how to succeed despite the challenges of dealing with Parkinson’s disease.

In this episode, Daren talks about:

An event early in his marriage which changed his perspective and goals

Prioritizing the most important things in life and doing those first

How God sometimes uses failure to move us forward

Financial hardships

Physical challenges

Climbing Mount Rainier with Parkinson’s disease

The importance of Visualization in achieving goals

You can connect with Daren Falter on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or you can go to his website, Darenfalter.com

You can find the transcript of today’s episode on my website: https://tamarakanderson.com/podcasts/daren-falter-failing-my-way-to-success

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