Welcome to Behold-Her Beauty Podcast where we talk about beauty, faith and the difficult things in life. Today we are welcoming to the chair our lovely guest author Dawn Ward.

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🕊️🌟Join me and author Dawn Ward as we explore her journey from guilt to grace, discussing addiction support, boundless hope, and skincare secrets. A must-listen for anyone seeking encouragement and transformation! This episode is packed with wisdom and inspiration. Don't miss it! 🎙️💖 #HopeAndHealing" #FromGuiltToGrace" #FaithToFlourish"

From Guilt to Grace with Dawn Ward.

In this episode, we dive deep into a heartfelt conversation with Don Ward, an author, speaker, writer, and Bible teacher who founded The Faith to Flourish ministry. Dawn discusses her journey from working in the beauty industry to founding a ministry that supports Christian mothers of children struggling with addiction. She discusses her book, 'From Guilt to Grace,' and shares beauty tips, her skincare routine, and her personal experience reintegrating faith into her life. The discussion touches on dealing with addiction within the family, maintaining hope, and the importance of faith and prayer. She also provides practical advice for those supporting loved ones dealing with addiction, equipping them with tools to focus on their spiritual well-being, seek support, and rely on faith rather than fear. The episode concludes with a heartfelt prayer for the audience.

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SHOW NOTES:

00:00 Introduction to Beholder Beauty

00:13 Meet Dawn Ward: Author and Bible Teacher

01:08 Dawn's Personal Journey and Family Life

02:23 Beauty Tips and Industry Insights

08:03 Navigating Beauty Standards and Faith

19:57 Transitioning Careers: From Aesthetician to Ministry

29:08 Opening Up: Sharing Family Stories

29:40 The Writing Process: Challenges and Growth

30:10 Heart Work and Healing

30:24 God's Perspective: Multifaceted Diamonds

30:48 The Journey of Publishing and Personal Growth

31:14 Encouragement for Writers and Those in Healing

31:42 Struggles and Breakthroughs in Writing

32:44 The Story Behind the Book

33:53 Biblical Boundaries and God's Love

41:14 Practical Steps for Dealing with Addiction

44:36 Faith Over Fear: A Mother's Journey

50:30 Trusting God with Our Loved Ones

56:49 Final Thoughts and Prayer

MEET DAWN WARD:

Dawn Ward is a speaker, writer, and Bible teacher. She is the founder of The Faith to Flourish, a ministry equipping women to live transformed lives through inspiring teaching, mentoring, and biblical resources. The ministry also offers support and encouragement to women with addicted loved ones. She is married to Steve and mom to three adult children. Dawn lives in Las Vegas, Nevada, where she prefers scenic mountain hikes over the lure of the city lights. When she is not busy writing or serving in the Women's Ministry of her local church, you will find her hanging out with her dogs and reading a good book. Dawn’s new book, From Guilt to Grace: Hope and Healing for Christian Moms of Addicted Children, published September 2024, is available for order.

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https://youtube.com/thefaithtoflourishwithdawnward

https://linkedin.com/in/dawn-ward-93975b266

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