When Grief Becomes A Teacher With Angie Smith

From Shame To Significance With Sarah Castleberry

“I sat there and thought: I can’t think of one thing I’m doing well. Nothing.” 🎙️ How does a high-achieving Civil Engineer feel like a total failure at home? Sarah Castleberry lived for decades in a “Performative Play,” excelling professionally while feeling hollow inside—until her seven-year-old daughter shared a heartbreaking truth that changed everything. 💔 In this episode, we discuss: * The Double Bind: The pressure to perform vs. the feeling of worthlessness. ⚖️ * The Motherhood Mirror: Breaking generational cycles of “snappy” impatience. 🔄 * A New Mission: Sarah’s journey from 20 years in engineering to Training Facilitator at Mercy Ships. 🚢🩺

Escaping The Depths Of Depression: A Radical Encounter With God With Rachelle Mainse

Rachelle Mainse was sunk into a deep depression that became the very air she breathed. For years, she lived in a "comatose" state of trauma—until a radical encounter with God’s presence changed everything. ✨ Rachelle Mainse is a speaker, media professional, and pro-life advocate dedicated to helping others find an authentic relationship with Christ. Follow her  @rachellemainse  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC8iwIgZ3ikRoWzyLiNrz3Aw] on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Subscribe to never miss a testimony! 🔔 Visit DeepInTheHeartMinistries.com [https://deepintheheartministries.com/] to stay up with the latest news and follow our podcast.

When Grief Becomes A Teacher With Angie Smith

Losing a spouse unexpectedly is devastating. 🥀 In this powerful episode of Getting Real to Heal with Dr. Grace, guest Angie Smith shares her deeply personal journey after the sudden death of her husband, Preston, in 2015. Angie, a lifelong music educator, opens up about the overwhelming shock and "widow fog" that followed. 😔 Hear her story of relying completely on faith ✝️ and her strong support system. She explains how God took her most painful experience and transformed it into a calling, showing her how sharing her story with other widows started the process of healing for herself. ❤️‍🩹 This unexpected path ultimately led her to a new career trajectory as the Women's Ministry Director at Flint Baptist Church in Flint, TX. This is an essential conversation for anyone navigating widowhood, unexpected loss, or searching for hope and healing through faith. 🕊️ Resources 📚 Angie recommends the following books for those navigating loss and grief: * “Life Can Be Good Again” by Lisa Appelo * “Streams in the Desert” by L. B. E. Cowman * “Heaven” by Randy Alcorn Connect with Angie Email: asmith@flintbc.net [asmith@flintbc.net] Links * 🌎 Website - deepintheheartministries.com [https://deepintheheartministries.com/] * 🎧 Podcast - dithpodcast.com [https://dithpodcast.com/] * 📘 Facebook - facebook.com/deepintheheartministries [https://www.facebook.com/deepintheheartministries] * 📸 Instagram - instagram.com/deepintheheartministries [https://www.instagram.com/deepintheheartministries/] * 🎥 TikTok - tiktok.com/@dith.ministries [https://www.tiktok.com/@dith.ministries] Contact 🔗 Connect with Us: Email: grace@drgraceenglish.com [grace@drgraceenglish.com]

The Unwilling Obedience | From Zero To Ministry With Jodi Miller

On this episode, we sit down with Jodi Miller, owner of the beloved retail business Vintage & Co. ("the barn") in Tyler, TX. Jodi opens up about the paradox of "Unwilling Obedience", discussing how God turned the most routine, mundane parts of her life and business into a powerful, 19-year ministry. Jodi shares vulnerable stories, from the chaos of running a business where the "roof has blown off a few times," to the personal crisis of moving to a city she hated (the "desert years"). Learn how she found the radical blueprint for ministry hidden in the struggles and routine of her everyday life, proving that God's greatest work happens right where you are. Follow Jodi and Vintage & Co.: https://www.facebook.com/VintageandCompany https://www.instagram.com/vintageandcompanybarn Learn more about our ministry: Visit https://deepintheheartministries.com/ for more episodes and resources.

Kidnapped At 7 | The Father-Daughter Wound With Lauren Burns

Lauren Burns was kidnapped by her father at age 7 and taken to Jordan. 🌍 Three months later, her mom pulled off a rescue that should’ve been impossible. In this episode of Getting Real to Heal, Lauren shares what happened, what those months were like, and how she eventually worked through the trauma and the father-daughter wound it left behind. 💔 Lauren is a speaker, author, physical therapist, and host of the Redeemed Podcast. 🎙️ She’s shared her story at conferences, podcasts, and radio, helping others who’ve faced betrayal, hurt, or complicated family relationships. ✨ Learn more and connect with Lauren: https://www.laurenburns.net/ [https://www.laurenburns.net/] linktr.ee/laurenbredeemed [https://linktr.ee/laurenbredeemed] Stay connected at: www.deepintheheartministries.com [https://www.deepintheheartministries.com] 🌐