Hope in the Hidden Places of Trauma and Caregiving: Dyann Shepard E117

Hope in the Hidden Places of Trauma and Caregiving: Dyann Shepard E117

Dyann Shepard shares her faith journey from a chaotic childhood, through a failed marriage, and the loss of a wonderful husband of thirty-one years to Alzheimer’s. She describes humble God-inspired prayers that strengthened her when she was weary, mini-pity parties, and the daily renewals of lament and gratitude. A “spiritual fracking” lesson in repentance powerfully highlights the blessings of humility and surrender in our own faith journeys. Verses: Psalm 27:13-14 00:00 Surrender Through Trauma 00:30 God is Near. His Promises are accessible. 01:56 Meet Diane Shepherd 03:29 Discovering a Bible 06:13 Control Shattered Marriage 10:18 Rick’s Decline into Alzheimer’s 15:24 Praying When Weary 19:47 Two Journals Lament and Thanks 21:58 Spiritual Fracking Lesson 30:11 Hope For Sinking Hearts 31:32 Final Moments With Rick DyannShepard.com [https://DyannShepard.com] Enjoy her blog: https://personalparables.com/ [https://personalparables.com/] Do you need to know how deeply you are loved by God? This free devo includes stories from 31 authors who experienced God's personal love in times of deep need: Held in the Wilderness [https://kellyhall.org/resources] Let me know how I can pray for you: email Kelly@KellyHall.org

Transforming Our Minds to Experience God's Love: Doreen Steenland E116

Doreen Steenland, author and trauma-informed neuroscience coach, describes her childhood history of abuse, the self-protective patterns she learned, and how coming to Christ as a young adult started her journey to experiencing the power of God's love, transformation, and healing. We discover how brain science supports Romans 12:2 and how transformation happens through small "micro-shifts" rather than through striving. Doreen shares many examples to help us interrupt habits like negative looping or catastrophizing, so we can learn to transform our minds and experience God's healing love. Verses: Romans 12:2; 2 Corinthians 10:5; Matthew 14:29-31 00:00 Cancer Waiting Room Choice 00:46 Podcast Welcome and Theme 01:22 Meet Doreen and Micro Shifts 03:34 Childhood Trauma and Masks 08:46 Renewing Mind with Neuroscience 11:36 Love Pathway vs Fear Pathway 14:12 Boundaries and Secure Attachment 18:30 From Head Knowledge to Withness 22:45 Practicing Presence Daily 25:48 Scare and Slowing Down 29:21 Receiving More from God 32:43 Stress Habits and Brain Sides 37:54 Healing Layers and Leaning In 39:40 Connect with Promised Land Living Explore: PromisedLandLiving.com [https://promisedlandliving.com/] Doreen's book: Transform Your Brain, One Thought at a Time [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=transform+your+brain+one+thought+at+a+time&crid=2S22HMVL8IR85&sprefix=transform+your+brain%2Caps%2C292&ref=nb_sb_ss_p13n-expert-pd-ops-ranker_2_20] Courses for Women: Promised Land Living Courses [https://promisedlandliving.com/women/courses/] Connect: KellyHall.org [https://www.kellyhall.org/] Email: Kelly@KellyHall.org [Kelly@KellyHall.org] YouTube: Unshakable Hope Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/user/KellyHall356/channels] Free 31 day devo: Held [https://kellyhall.org/resources/] in the Wilderness: 31 Stories to Secure Your Worth in God's Love [https://kellyhall.org/resources/] Related episodes: https://kellyhall.org/podcast/receiving-rescues-us-from-being-stuck-cheryl-scanlon/ [https://kellyhall.org/podcast/receiving-rescues-us-from-being-stuck-cheryl-scanlon/] https://kellyhall.org/podcast/ep-110-the-way-of-rest-access-christs-peace-comfort-and-voice-in-our-hurried-world-cheryl-scanlan/ [https://kellyhall.org/podcast/ep-110-the-way-of-rest-access-christs-peace-comfort-and-voice-in-our-hurried-world-cheryl-scanlan/] HowDo We Walk Through Suffering Without Giving Up On God? [https://kellyhall.org/podcast/episode-51-how-do-i-walk-through-suffering-without-giving-up-on-god/]

Miraculous Stories to Strengthen Our Faith: Michelle Layer Rahal E115

Michelle Rahal, award-winning author and storyteller, strengthens our faith with modern-day stories of God’s miraculous care, healing, presence, and power. We’ll be drawing from her research and weekly newsletter, A Glimpse of Holy, as well as a few jaw-dropping stories from her own life. These God-stories will fill our hearts with a biblical view of the greatness and nearness of our holy God. Verses referenced: Jeremiah 29:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:18; Ephesians 3:20; Romans 8:28; Joel 2:25 Connect: Michelle Layer Rahal [https://www.michellelayerrahal.com/] Sign up for Michelle's: A Glimpse of Holy [https://michellelayerrahal.aweb.page/p/e2a6202a-8040-4645-b464-fd1ab7235087] Connect: KellyHall.org [https://KellyHall.org] Email: Kelly@KellyHall.org [Kelly@KellyHall.org] Do you need to be reminded how much God loves you? Check out this free devo: Held in the Wilderness: 31 Stories to Secure My Worth in God's Love [https://kellyhall.org/resources] 00:00 Miracle Healing Testimony 01:19 Meet Michelle Rahal 02:49 From Ritual to Relationship 04:21 Divorce and Bible Awakening 08:14 2014 Crisis and Stroke 10:20 Gratitude in Hard Times 12:02 Healed Brain Scan Surprise 12:55 Why Share God Stories 14:36 Glimpse of Holy Favorites 15:20 Barbara’s Prayer Rescue 19:50 Pastor David’s Mexico Calling 20:51 Mexico Mission Full Circle 23:35 Seeing Hidden Impact 24:21 Wilms Tumor Breakthrough 27:51 Everyday Miracle Rescue 30:17 Healing From MS 36:05 Prayer Beyond Our Will 37:52 Miracle Working God

Finding Treasures of Hope in Darkness: Lori Armstrong E114

Lori Armstrong describes God’s faithfulness and countless answers to prayer following her baby’s diagnosis with retinoblastoma. Although he was expected to lose his eyes and his life, God miraculously preserves both. He also blessed her son with a precious childlike faith that continues into adulthood. Lori describes how God provided treasures in the darkness after the loss of her husband and both her parents. Her journey helps us trust the constant love of God who holds us in His steadfast love and redeems our hard stories. Verses referenced: John 9:1-3; Ephesians 3:20; Isaiah 45:3; Isaiah 44:1-5; Psalm 16:11; John 16:33; John 10:10 00:00 Finding Comfort In Darkness 01:11 How Do We Trust God’s love in Ongoing Hardship? 04:39 How Does God Prepare Us For Hardship? 07:25 Devastating Diagnosis 09:31 John 9 Promise 12:37 Miracles And Survival 13:44 Praying For Brad 23:49 Treasures In Darkness 27:09 Clinging To Scripture 30:04 Isaiah 44 Confirmation 37:46 Joy In God’s Presence 42:15 Abundant Life In Opposition If you are searching for treasures in a dark season, consider meditating on God's love for you through this free devotional: Held in the Wilderness: 31 Stories to Secure Your Worth in God's Love [https://kellyhall.org/resources/] I'd love to hear from you: Kelly@KellyHall.org

Singing Through Fires of Suffering: Lara Silverman E113

Lara Silverman, a Stanford Law graduate and former U.S. Attorney’s Office hire, shares how a sudden, rare neurological illness left her mostly bedridden for eight years, forcing her to resign and endure years of misdiagnoses, failed treatments, and isolation while God repeatedly comforted her through Scripture and community. In a story only God could write, Matt, newly diagnosed with stage four intestinal cancer, became her husband. In their brief marriage, they modeled “joy in grief" and served others through music and biblical teaching. Lara later found renewed joy through comedy, wrote the memoir Singing Through Fire from her bed, and emphasizes trusting God’s higher ways and eternal purpose in suffering.   01:13 Meet Laura Silverman 03:17 Laura Finds The Show 05:14 Dream Career Derailed 10:46 God Speaks In Suffering 17:15 When God Says No 21:39 Surrendering The Why 24:51 Chemo Pump Plot Twist 27:39 Joy in Grief Ministry 30:15 Wrestling Toward Surrender 36:35 Finding Joy After Matt Died 42:42 Holding Joy and Grief Together 45:41 Eternal Weight of Glory Verses Referenced: 2 Timothy 2:13; Job 3:15; Isaiah 55:8-9; Psalm 34:18; Philippians 1:24-25; 2 Corinthians 4:17; Romans 8:28; Ephesians 5:16; Ephesians 2:10; John 11:25 Connect: Watch the Singing Through Fire podcast on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/5n8y76dn [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFBEQnJEc0RvM0gybnI0MGZNTFlNb2NyRUhLUXxBQ3Jtc0tta01qTVk2Y0lfdF9jem1KM3FodnNRb3RrX3ptTDlXcnZNWDNMcC1ZdmdHYmVBR1JGdWRfbjVOSXhwVWk5eVZsQlhzOWdwV04zeWU0VDZDRVNOT21vY1BZN0hMNHJhRzdjUkFFZzJDTmdSMTRYWGxacw&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2F5n8y76dn&v=2TaK2dckprc] Listen on your favorite podcast streaming platform: https://tinyurl.com/2td8xd9x [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkdmN2txOUllaGtLNTFidmVQaDU3UkIzQVl2d3xBQ3Jtc0tucS0yeVBuNTlreHU3LWY0NmJOU3lhM1JXNVdESTlGaEotemQ4SzB3Z2VuRDNuRFBGTHQ2bUhRZTNTX28zUFFOV056UmdjN0tnRThVeW53bVZGZHViejRVMHFRRGljRmp1ZGlwSmJTVXg4SUZoUV9VRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2F2td8xd9x&v=2TaK2dckprc] Connect on Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/536k9x8u [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnZqdld2cHE2MEticTlWN2dFcDFtM2xLb0ZuZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsWmVNMTA4ODZnc1BOTzFLdENxc2JzbzZRQ0NMUU5YZE1GZUhVMnVFVnZERm1IWU5FNzMxcUZwc3FRc2YxbkVWTGY2NTA2am1kdWJJNG9Senpqa2kxVVVuQ3FRNGgzcklkZFF6VEgwbHlXbTM1UllFMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2F536k9x8u&v=2TaK2dckprc] Connect on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/23v3mdfu [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazNWZ1ZzQ3pLNzJCZUZhVkpKLUpsckpGTUVoQXxBQ3Jtc0ttNmVmczdGSlo3WjhHdGpCYjZFUlZpZHFrR1hKa3E4c19ncWdvek1vaHNuODBWc0JIeWxwZTRwVlRrekJfMnEtSzhTTGdibmFfWHdocmE2TVNEY2NycE0zQVJzS0M1MmlCdVMzaUdhN0tYNTh0d0wxSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2F23v3mdfu&v=2TaK2dckprc] Book: Singing Through Fire: Finding Surprising Joy in Life's Darkest Trials [https://www.amazon.com/Singing-Through-Fire-Finding-Surprising/dp/B0FMQZ264W] Connect with Kelly: KellyHall.org [https://KellyHall.org] Email: Kelly@KellyHall.org [Kelly@KellyHall.org] Free 31-day devo: KellyHall.org/resources [https://KellyHall.org/resources]