Whispers in the Wilderness

Anxiety, Growing Pains, and Faith in God

Anxiety can feel like chains that keep us from stepping fully into the life God calls us to live. In today’s episode, Abby talks with her guest about the tension between fear and faith, and how God uses our hardest seasons to stretch us. Together, they explore the reality that when we ask God to deepen our faith, we can expect growing pains - but also growth that transforms us. Their conversation covers: * How anxiety can hold us back from our calling * Trusting God when circumstances feel overwhelming * The refining process of spiritual “growing pains” * Learning to lean on God through challenges * Why stretching our faith brings lasting growth

Fear, Shame, and Self-Reliance with Alecia Hagberg

Description: Fear can be such a faithful companion to some that it's hard to imagine a day in which fear isn't ever present. In today's episode, Abby talks with Alecia about her experiences growing up with fear. They unpack Alecia's journey to break through, including:  - Medical trauma   - Anxiety, fear, and shame  - The waging war within yourself  - Battling against being a burden  - And learning to lean on others

Whispers in the Wilderness

We've got an announcement about Redemption that's going to change our lives forever. In this episode, Abby is interviewed and shares the behind-the-scenes and heart behind making this massive decision. This episode is for anyone who has wrestled with making big decisions, struggled with what faith looks like, and or questioned God's plan. They discuss:  * Our big announcement * What walking in faith looks like * How to discern God's whisper * Practical application of God's Word

Husbands and House-Fires with Debbie Jetto

In this episode, Abby sits down with Debbie Jetto, a long-time mentor of hers. They discuss Debbie's journey, including:  - Widowhood  - Loss   - Unexpected redemption  - And so much more!    If you've ever wondered, "What can God do with someone like me?" You'll find encouragement in this episode!

Areas of Fear: Relationships, Reactions, and Reality with Abby, Maryn, and Carson

In today's episode, Abby has a stripped-back conversation with her sister-in-laws, Maryn and Carson, about a topic they universally wrestle with: fear. They discuss:  - Different expressions of fear and anxiety  - Hard questions that feel scary to ask out loud  - The struggle against sin  - Head knowledge vs boots-on-the-ground faith   - Sanctification: what growing looks and feels like  It's a very real and transparent conversation over coffee about the struggle against sin and learning to believe and walk in all God's promises.  Multiple books were referenced in today's episode, including When People Are Big and God I [https://a.co/d/jlDY39E]s Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency, and the Fear of Man [https://a.co/d/jlDY39E] by Edward Welch, Running Scared: Fear, Worry, and The God of Rest [https://a.co/d/fc2jPzx] by Edward Welch, and Counseling One Another: A Theology of Interpersonal Discipleship [https://a.co/d/9rv2Bp6] by Paul Tautges. For more from Redemption, check out our website redemptioncoffeehouseandroastery.com [http://redemptioncoffeehouseandroastery.com/]