Finding God's Goodness in Grief, Loss, and Life Transitions, Trusting God When Life Changes

Finding God's Goodness in Grief, Loss, and Life Transitions, Trusting God When Life Changes

What do you do when life changes in ways you never expected? When grief, loss, health challenges, and major life transitions all seem to happen at once, it's easy to wonder where God is and whether His goodness is still present. In this episode of Perspectives Into Practice, I sit down with my friend Angela for a deeply encouraging conversation about trusting God through seasons of grief, uncertainty, and change. After losing both of her parents within fifteen months, watching her oldest child move across the world, facing health challenges, and entering a new season of empty nesting, Angela shares how God has faithfully met her in the middle of it all. Together, we talk about what it looks like to honestly lament before God while still holding onto hope. We discuss Psalm 23, Lamentations 3, the beauty of remembering God's faithfulness, and why His goodness and mercy continue to pursue us even when we can't see them. Angela also shares a powerful and deeply personal story from her father's final days, one that forever changed her understanding of God's presence, mercy, and eternal hope. It's a beautiful reminder that God never leaves us alone in our suffering. Learn morea bout what God is doing in her at www.rethinkingmythinking.com [http://www.rethinkingmythinking.com/]. If you're walking through grief, navigating a difficult transition, caring for aging parents, becoming an empty nester, or simply wondering where God is in your current season, I pray this conversation reminds you that His presence is often His greatest gift. In this episode, we discuss: * Trusting God through grief and major life transitions * Finding hope in Psalm 23 and Lamentations 3 * How to lament honestly without losing faith * Remembering God's faithfulness in difficult seasons * God's goodness and mercy in the middle of suffering * Empty nest transitions and caring for aging parents * The importance of staying rooted in Scripture and prayer * Practical ways to keep your eyes on God instead of your circumstances * Why God's presence is greater than having all the answers Friend, if life feels overwhelming right now, I hope this conversation reminds you that God is still pursuing you with goodness and mercy. Even when you can't see Him working, He is faithful. Keep bringing your heart to Him, keep remembering His character, and trust that He is writing a story far bigger than what you can see today. If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs hope today. If God has been writing a story in your life, I'd love to hear it. Visit PerspectivesIntoPractice.com to learn more about being a guest on the podcast.

Trusting God's Timing When Life Doesn't Make Sense, Finding Peace Through Surrender and Faith

What do you do when life doesn't make sense? When you're waiting for answers, carrying grief, or wondering why God seems to be taking so long? In this episode of Perspectives Into Practice, I sit down with my new friend, Hadassah, for a deeply encouraging conversation about trusting God when we don't understand His timing. Through her journey of losing her husband, walking through grief, battling anxiety, and learning to surrender control, she shares how God has faithfully taught her that peace isn't found in having all the answers, but in knowing the One who holds them. Together, we talk about God's perfect timing, learning to trust His character instead of our circumstances, and why surrender is something we practice moment by moment. Hadassah reminds us that healing is rarely a straight line, that God's presence is enough even in our hardest seasons, and that we don't have to understand everything in order to trust Him. We also discuss practical ways to stay grounded in seasons of uncertainty through Scripture, prayer, journaling, and choosing to remain connected to God throughout the day. Whether you're grieving, struggling with anxiety, waiting on unanswered prayers, or simply wondering what God is doing in your life, I pray this conversation reminds you that He is working in every detail, even when you can't yet see the whole picture. In this episode, we discuss: - Trusting God's timing instead of our own - Finding peace during grief and loss - Surrendering control to God - Overcoming anxiety through prayer and Scripture - Learning to trust God without having all the answers - Healing after the loss of a spouse - God's faithfulness in every season - The importance of daily rhythms of prayer, Bible study, and journaling - Finding hope while waiting on God - Living with continual surrender and abiding in Christ If this conversation encouraged you, I'd love to invite you to be a guest on Perspectives Into Practice. Every woman has a story of what God is teaching her right now, and I'd be honored to help you share yours. You can learn more at PerspectivesIntoPractice.com.

Do You Want to Be Well? A Biblical Conversation on Obedience, Surrender, and Whole Health

What if the question God is asking you isn't, "How are you doing?" but "Do you want to be well?" In this episode of Perspectives Into Practice, my friend Desiree joins me for another honest conversation about physical health, spiritual health, and the quiet ways God invites us into deeper obedience. As she shares her journey through perimenopause, hearing challenges, and learning to care for her body differently, we discover that God's invitation to wholeness reaches far beyond our physical health. Together, we explore the story of the man at the Pool of Bethesda and Jesus' powerful question, "Do you want to be made well?" We talk about what it means to move beyond simply surviving, how compromise can slowly become a lifestyle, and why obedience often begins with small, daily decisions that shape the direction of our lives. We also discuss surrendering habits that no longer serve us, learning to recognize what belongs in a previous season, and trusting that God never asks us to release something without leading us toward something better. Whether you're wrestling with your physical health, spiritual growth, anxiety, people-pleasing, or simply feeling stuck, I pray this conversation encourages you to seek God's wisdom and trust His gentle invitation toward true wholeness. In this episode, we discuss: - What Jesus meant when He asked, "Do you want to be made well?" - Physical health, spiritual health, and biblical stewardship - Obedience over comfort - Breaking free from survival mode - Letting go of compromise and unhealthy habits - Navigating perimenopause with faith - Renewing your mind through Scripture - Walking in peace instead of striving - Recognizing when God is leading you into a new season - Trusting God's process even when change feels difficult If this conversation encouraged you, I'd love to invite you to be a guest on Perspectives Into Practice. Every woman has a story of what God is teaching her right now, and I'd be honored to help you share yours. Learn more at PerspectivesIntoPractice.com.

When Life Feels Overwhelming, Trusting God Through Change, Motherhood, and Letting Go

There are seasons of life that don't fit neatly into one emotion. Sometimes we're celebrating while we're grieving. We're excited about what's ahead while quietly mourning what we're leaving behind. In this episode of Perspectives Into Practice, I sit down with my new friend, Andrea, to talk about what it looks like to navigate those beautifully complicated seasons with faith instead of fear. Andrea shares what life has looked like as her daughter prepares to graduate from high school, and the tension of holding joy, sadness, anticipation, and overwhelm all at the same time. Together, we explore the emotional weight of motherhood, learning to release our children into God's hands, and trusting Him with the future when everything feels like it's changing. We also talk about the mental load so many women carry, practical ways to move from anxiety to prayer, and how simple daily rhythms like writing things down, spending time in God's Word, and staying present can help us walk through full seasons with peace instead of pressure. If you've ever felt stretched by the responsibilities of life, overwhelmed by everything on your plate, or uncertain about what comes next, I hope this conversation reminds you that you were never meant to carry it all alone. You'll hear encouragement about trusting God one day at a time, finding peace in the middle of transition, and remembering that God is faithfully growing us through every season, even the ones that feel bittersweet. In this episode, we discuss: - Navigating life transitions with faith instead of overwhelm - Trusting God as our children grow and become independent - Holding joy and grief at the same time - Turning anxiety into prayer - Practical ways to stay present instead of worrying about tomorrow - Finding peace through Scripture and prayer - The mental load of motherhood and learning to surrender it to God -Embracing new seasons with hope and expectation If this conversation encouraged you, I'd love to invite you to be a guest on Perspectives Into Practice. Every woman has a story of what God is teaching her right now, and I'd be honored to help you share yours. You can learn more at PerspectivesIntoPractice.com.

Faith Beyond the Checklist: Moving from Performance to a Deeper Relationship with God

Have you ever felt like you were doing all the right things in your faith, reading your Bible, attending church, completing devotionals, and praying, but still felt like something was missing? In this episode of Perspectives Into Practice, I sit down with friend, Jody for an honest conversation about what happens when God reveals that faith is about more than checking spiritual boxes. Together, we explore the difference between performing faith and truly abiding in Christ. Jody shares how retirement created space for her to recognize that although she was faithfully participating in Bible studies, devotionals, and prayer, she had unknowingly settled into a passive faith. Through a season of reflection, God began showing her that He wasn't asking for more activities. He was asking for more of her heart. We also talk about surrender, control, prayer, grief, and the ongoing process of spiritual refinement. Jody vulnerably shares how losing her daughter in 2018 deepened her faith and how God continues to use both her pain and her healing to draw her closer to Him. This conversation is a beautiful reminder that our stories are never finished and that God continues shaping us in every season of life. If you've ever struggled with striving, perfectionism, spiritual performance, or wondering why your faith feels stuck despite doing all the "right" things, this episode will encourage you to slow down, listen for God's voice, and pursue a deeper relationship with Him. In this episode, we discuss: • Moving from a checklist faith to an authentic relationship with God • The difference between spiritual activity and spiritual intimacy • Learning to surrender control and trust God's leading • How prayer deepens our connection with God • Walking through grief while holding onto faith • God's ongoing work of refining and transforming us • Finding purpose in every season of life • Why your story isn't over yet Friend, if you've been feeling spiritually dry, exhausted from striving, or longing for something deeper in your walk with God, I pray this conversation reminds you that God doesn't want your performance. He wants your heart. If this episode encourages you, please share it with a friend, leave a review, and subscribe so you don't miss future conversations. And if God is teaching you something in your own life right now, I'd love to hear your story. Visit PerspectivesIntoPractice.com to learn more about being a guest on the podcast. Looking for a place to rest, reflect, and reconnect with God? I'd also love to invite you to join us for the upcoming Wholeness in the Wilderness Retreat, a peaceful weekend designed to help women encounter God in the middle of life's wilderness seasons.