Take the Quiz "How Fast is Your Hamster Wheel Spinning?" at hamster.1fit-wellness.com 

Connect with Jenn and find her book Fear, Faith and Freedom at www.abundance-books.com 

In this episode of The Grace Cycle Show, host Karen Dittman sits down with Pastor Jenn Dafoe Turner—life coach, speaker, and Aquisitions Editor at Abundance Books—to explore how God meets us in seasons of loss, transition, and unexpected change. 

Jenn shares her deeply personal story of being asked to resign from her pastoral role, the grief that followed, and the surprising freedom and renewed calling she discovered through God’s grace. Karen and Jenn unpack what it looks like to trust God’s process when life feels shaken, how to walk through disappointment without losing hope, and why surrender often becomes the doorway to healing and purpose. 

Jenn also introduces her book Fear, Faith, and Freedom, offering practical insight for anyone navigating fear or feeling stuck. Karen closes the episode by inviting listeners to take the Hamster Wheel Quiz—a simple tool to help identify what’s keeping you overwhelmed and how to slow down into a more grace-filled life. 

Perfect for: 

• Anyone navigating transition, burnout, or disappointment 
• Women in ministry or leadership roles 
• Listeners seeking spiritual clarity and renewed purpose 
• Those learning to trust God through unexpected life changes 

00:00 Welcome to the Grace Cycle Show 

00:52 Interview with Pastor Jenn Dafoe Turner 

02:10 Jenn's Story of Overcoming Challenges 

05:00 The Healing Process and Finding New Purpose 

18:26 Embracing a New Pastoral Role 

24:50 Jenn's Book: Fear, Faith, and Freedom 

29:08 Final Thoughts and Encouragement 

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