Finding Freedom through Surrender | Stephen Stanley

Finding Freedom through Surrender | Stephen Stanley

Are you struggling to find freedom? This week on Breaking Through, Grace sits down with Christian rock artist Stephen Stanley. Stephen shares with Grace how he broke through finding his voice in the music industry by learning to relinquish control and live a life surrendered to God. New episodes release every Wednesday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! CHAPTERS: * 3:46 — How Stephen learned to write more honest songs  * 9:43 — How a song can save a life  * 15:09 — What one book teaches about the church and mental health  * 22:55 — The beautiful thing about surrender  * 32:33 — “Controlling” versus “Protecting”  RESOURCES:  * AccessMore Prayer Line: (800)434-8400

Find the Power in Your Story | Sam Wesley

Did you know that there's power in your story? This week on Breaking Through, Grace sits down with up-and-coming Christian artist Sam Wesley. Sam shares with Grace how he broke through feeling disconnected from his own life story by getting to see moments of it reenacted in the major motion picture I Can Only Image 2. New episodes release every Wednesday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! CHAPTERS:  1:08 — When your life becomes a movie… 5:00 — How a diabetes diagnosis was a blessing 6:22 — The healing process of making I Can Only Imagine 2  13:30 — How the MercyMe song “Even If” came to be 18:19 — A whole new way to look at diabetes… 25:15 — How to stop running from vulnerability 30:34 — How Sam kept ruining takes of I Can Only Imagine 2 37:21 — What “working through it” REALLY looks like 42:01 — Why it’s easy to misunderstand chronic illness RESOURCES:  AccessMore Prayer Line: (800)434-8400

You Can Always Ask for Help | Josh Wilson

Have you been trying to overcome all on your own? This week on Breaking Through, Grace sits down with award-winning songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Josh Wilson. Josh shares with Grace how he broke through anxiety, depression, and addiction by not staying silent when he knew he needed help, and by telling God… and somebody else. New episodes release every Wednesday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! CHAPTERS:  1:45 — What Dove Award “nominated” means and “Franken-strumming” 4:16 — How honesty breeds honesty when it comes to mental health 7:44 — The real reason Josh calls himself a Christian 11:07 — A hope issue, not a faith issue 16:12 — Why it’s okay to seek Jesus AND therapy 20:43 — How medication can help… if you let it 28:47 — Tell God and somebody else 32:15 — How a flood inspired a song RESOURCES:  AccessMore Prayer Line: (800)434-8400

What Lies are you Believing? | Claire Leslie

Is there a lie you're believing about yourself? This week on Breaking Through, Grace sits down with Christian pop artist Claire Leslie. Claire shares with Grace how she broke through focusing on negative thoughts and feeling behind in life by learning how to have a heart of gratitude and reading more of God’s word. New episodes release every Wednesday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! CHAPTERS: 0:00 - 3:27 — Opening for Forrest Frank 3:28 - 7:21 — Finding power in the name of Jesus and a “dangerous prayer” 7:22 - 10:37 — What the church sometimes gets wrong about anxiety 10:38 - 15:56 — The powerful lesson Claire learned from touring 15:56 - 17:59 — The key to overcoming anxiety and doubt 18:00 - 20:17 — The devil is not creative… (How not to believe the lies of the enemy) 20:18 - 24:32 — The number one thing this generation should know 24:33 - 27:09 — How Claire and Grace spend time with the Lord 27:09 - 28:48 — It’s all going to work out RESOURCES: AccessMore Prayer Line: (800) 434-8400

How a Song Saved My Life

Have you ever wondered if it's worth staying? This week on Breaking Through, pop-punk princess Grace Graber shares her story of how she broke through bullying, trauma, and PTSD by discovering that God’s power works best in her weakness — and how her healing started with a song. New episodes release every Wednesday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! CHAPTERS:  1:59 - 5:22 — Finding hope and healing through Christian rock 5:23 - 8:02 — The “why” behind the Breaking Through podcast 8:02 - 10:52 — Why you don’t have to be defined by a diagnosis 10:53 - 14:24 — Grace’s life verses and how she learned to share her story 14:25 - 17:04 — God reveals Himself to those who are struggling RESOURCES:  2 Corinthians 3:5-6 (NLT) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (NLT) AccessMore Prayer Line: (800) 434-8400