Secure In God's Embrace

No Longer an Orphan: Discovering Identity as a Cherished Daughter of God

Have you ever felt ignored, abandoned, or rejected? If so, you're not alone!

Join us and our special guest, Shelly Brown, as she shares her incredible journey of discovery. From her complex childhood trauma to the death of her parents, becoming a ward of the state, and living in foster care, Shelly's story is one of transformation. Through her experience, she went from a forsaken and abandoned orphan to a cherished and chosen daughter of God.

We'll also explore the story of Mary Magdalene, who was once an outcast possessed by demons, but later became a devoted follower of Jesus. She followed him closely and even used her own resources to support him. Finally, we'll provide practical advice on how to overcome the fear of abandonment and find solace in our Heavenly Father's redeeming love.

Join us on this journey toward liberation from the spirit of rejection!

More about Shelly Brown: Shelly is on the co-ownership team with Redemption Press and serves with Love UnVeiled, a transformational discipleship ministry that helps women experience healing, transformation, and freedom to become who God created them to be.

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Letting Go: Finding Freedom by Surrendering Control  

Have you ever struggled with control issues? Do you have a hard time releasing responsibilities that you never even signed up for in the first place?

If you can relate, you are in for a treat today. Join us as our special guest, Phylis Mantelli shares her journey from dysfunctional family patterns to freedom.

In addition to Phylis' story, we discuss the prophet Moses and how he carried the weight of judging all the Israelites, which was ultimately unsustainable. We all need to recognize when we are carrying a burden that is not ours to bear.

Finally, we share practical steps for overcoming the fear of giving up control and releasing the need to be self-sufficient.

Join us on this journey to find hope and healing for the next generation!

Phylis is a speaker, trauma coach, and author of Unmothered: Life with a Mom Who Couldn't Love Me.

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Dear Busy Mama, You're Not Called to Be Pinterest Perfect

Do you ever feel like you’re juggling too many roles or perhaps striving to appear “Pinterest perfect” when, in truth, you are overwhelmed and on the verge of breaking down? 

If you are shaking your head yes right now, this next episode is for you! Join us as our special guest, Missy Eversole, shares the story of her meltdown in a middle school parking lot and how God used this experience to bring her back to His Word.

Like Mary of Bethany, Missy now takes joy in spending time learning from Jesus. We also explore the story of Martha, who likewise experienced a breakdown in front of a crowd of guests--while her sister Mary sat at Jesus' feet instead of helping her.

Finally, we share practical steps to overcome anxiety and find peace in the presence of God. Join us on this journey towards freedom from overwhelm and perfectionism! 

More about Missy Eversole and ways to connect with her: Missy is an inspirational speaker, the host of the Bold Faith Now podcast, and the author of Transformed, not Conformed, A Life-Changing Approach to Spiritual Habits

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Overcoming Shame after Divorce 

Have you ever felt lost or stuck in shame after a life-altering event like a divorce?

It can be challenging to overcome the shame and see past the pain and rejection. Still, our guest this week, a prolific inspirational fiction writer and speaker, J.C. Lafler---shares her powerful testimony of how God's grace and presence helped her overcome depression and shame after two failed marriages.

We also dive into the story of the Woman at the Well, or the Samaritan woman in John 4, who was a social outcast after experiencing five divorces. Yet, Jesus comes to her and reveals himself as the Messiah, the Living Water, quenching her thirst for significance and security. Listen in and hear how God saw Judy in her pain and shame and sent His Spirit to visit her and fill her with His presence, the way He saw, sought, and saved the Samaritan woman.

To learn more about J.C. Lafler and her ministry or her books:

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OVERCOMING MOM GUILT & RELEASING OUR ADULT CHILDREN

Do you ever wrestle with mom guilt or grapple to release control and responsibility for your adult children?

This week's podcast guest, award-winning author, inspirational speaker, and health coach Christine Trimpe, can relate, as she has been there herself!

Christine and I delve into overcoming mom guilt and releasing our adult children—parenting from our knees—and learning that joy and sorrow can coexist when a plot twist occurs, and their lives look much different than expected.

Christine recounts her son's traumatic brain injury and the legal battle she faced with an insurance company and the medical community.

And we discuss the biblical character Jochebed, the mother of Moses. It took tremendous courage for Jochebed to hide Moses from the Egyptians and great faith to release him to the Lord. She had faith that her son Moses was her people's promised deliverer.

Yet how was her mama's heart affected when Moses committed murder and fled into the wilderness? Did she despair or bear the guilt upon herself when his life looked much different than expected?

Christine likewise shares the three most impactful lessons she learned through the trials with her son:

 

• You can carry joy and sorrow simultaneously
• Our job is to trust God. God's job is the outcome
• God cares about our children more than we will ever comprehend

 

To learn more about Christine Trimpe and her ministry or her books:

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Chosen and Rescued by the God Who Sees

Have you ever felt unseen, overlooked, or misunderstood? Have you longed for someone to rescue you from the chaos and pain? 

This week's podcast guest, author, inspirational speaker, and Bible teacher, Missy Linkletter, can relate as she has been there herself! Missy shares her story of deliverance and rescue from a chaotic family of origin.

Her testimony of the transformative power of God's love is a soothing balm for the lonely and wounded soul.

During this episode, we discuss the story of Hagar from Genesis 16 and how God intervened to help the mistreated Egyptian servant who was overlooked and unseen.

If you know someone in need of encouragement and hope, please share this powerful episode with them. Remember, there is a God who sees!

 

To learn more about Missy Linkletter and her ministry: 

Website- https://missylinkletter.com

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Do you need encouragement in allowing others to help carry the weight of your struggles during life's tough challenges?

Or are the weight of other people's burdens crushing you? Today's podcast discusses how biblical burden-bearing honors God—by loving others well and allowing them to love and serve us. And how bearing one another's burdens does not mean taking the burden from someone and being crushed by the weight of it--but instead coming alongside them to give support.

We discuss Moses in Exodus 17, who grew weary in battle while holding up the staff of God. However, if he lowered his arms, the Israelites began to lose. So, Aaron and Hur helped bear the burden and put a rock under him so he could sit down—and then they helped hold up his arms for him.

I am likewise excited to introduce our special guest— award-winning author of Challenges Won’t Stop Me and the newly released—Keep Moving Forward, Melony Brown. Melony shares a snippet of her story about the significance of rest and accepting help from others during a health crisis—in the section on rest in my upcoming book, Securely Held: Finding Significance and Security in the Shelter of God's Embrace.

Don't miss Melony's inspiring story of overcoming a stroke and brain surgery with the help of others who helped carry the load of the physical and financial burden.

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Have you ever worried that a mental health or spiritual struggle disqualified you from ministry? Today, we discuss mental health, ministry, and the spiritual battle—episode six of the podcast.

We look at the biblical character, Mary Magdalene, in Luke 8--who it says had seven demons cast out of her. Yet, she traveled with Jesus and the twelve apostles—proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God along with other women who provided for him out of their own means.

Our special guest, Tracy Arntzen, is an author, inspirational speaker, mental health advocate, and co-founder of Saving Susan Ministry.

Tracy shares her family's struggle to overcome the stigma of mental illness and the power of God to use their weakness to birth a ministry to orphans called Saving Susan.

Hearing Tracy and her family's journey will inspire and uplift you as she shares how they moved from misery and defeat to victorious ministry amidst mental health struggles and the spiritual warfare surrounding us all.

Please share this powerful episode with a friend or family member who needs encouragement and hope!

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Do you long to overcome rejection and discover security in God's embrace?

We invite you to tune in to the latest Secure in God's Embrace podcast--as we discuss the nameless woman who overcame rejection and discovered security in God in Luke chapter seven. She crashed a dinner party and anointed Jesus’ feet with her tears and ointment and dried them with her hair--while the host made it clear she didn't have a seat at his table. 

The pharisaical host saw only her sin--yet we see Jesus saw her as God's daughter--through her faith and repentance as she worshipped and served at His feet. Jesus says about her: Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. (Luke 7:47 ESV)

‍Like the sinful woman--our special guest on this episode--Christina England found her place at the feet of Jesus, and so can YOU, beloved one! Christina shares a snippet of her story about striving for acceptance in the first section of my Christian Living book, Securely Held, on discovering our identity as God’s daughters.

Listen to Christina's inspiring story of triumphing over rejection and discovering her true calling! You will find support to discover rest from your own striving for validation and encouragement to rest in the security of God's embrace!

YouTube Link to Episode: (Or Listen on Your Favorite Platform!)

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Have you ever felt unsafe in a relationship?

Today, we discuss finding Safety in God’s Embrace—Episode Four of the podcast. 

We look at the biblical character, Abigail, in 1 Samuel 25—and learn that while she was discerning and beautiful, her husband Nabal was harsh and badly behaved.

Yet we see how God gave Abigail wisdom to navigate her difficult situation. And He will do the same for us, as we seek His face in our troubling circumstance. 

I am likewise excited to introduce our special guest, Michelle Ruddell. Michelle shares a snippet of her harrowing journey of finding freedom from an abusive marriage--in my book, which launches in early November of 2023, titled, Securely Held: Finding Significance and Security in the Shelter of God’s Embrace.

Michelle shares how God protected her and helped her get herself and her two daughters to safety. 

The first section of Securely Held is on identity—and we see when we don’t truly understand who we are as God’s daughters—we open ourselves up to unsafe relationships.

You don’t want to miss Michelle’s story of deliverance amid unamaginable tragedy--when her precious five year old son is tragically killed in a car accident. 

Yet we see God's hand as He begins to show her a peace that surpasses understanding and provides her a glimmer of hope that joy and sorrow can somehow coexist. 

Finally, we'll hear about her Easter miracle as God steps in and rescues her and her girls on the heels of her young daughter’s gut-wrenching question, “Is my daddy gonna kill you?” 

To learn more about Michelle and her book, Welcome to the Club: I’m Sorry You’re Here, Hope for Grieving Parents:

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