EPISODE · Jun 22, 2025 · 9 MIN
Choosing to Rise - Episode 4: Choosing to Rise When You’ve Been Betrayed
from Choosing to Rise: A Podcast About Faith, Leadership, and Transformation · host Dr. Carolyn Kennedy
Send a textBetrayal hurts—whether it comes from a friend, a loved one, or a colleague. It can shake your confidence, stir anger, and tempt you to fight back. But what if there's another way?In this episode, we explore the powerful choice between revenge and rise. Drawing from the story of Nehemiah in the Bible and moments from my own life, we talk about how to stand firm when others try to tear you down. You’ll hear how discernment, focus, and grace can guide your response—and why what you're building is too important to be interrupted.💜 Referenced in this episode: 📘 When You’re Ready to Begin – my 13-week devotional to help you rise with purpose 📖 Nehemiah 6:3 – “I am doing a great work, and I cannot come down.”🎧 One Good Hello to Give: Reach out to someone else who’s building and remind them that their work matters, too.
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Send a text Betrayal hurts—whether it comes from a friend, a loved one, or a colleague. It can shake your confidence, stir anger, and tempt you to fight back. But what if there's another way? In this episode, we explore the powerful choice between revenge and rise. Drawing from the story of Nehemiah in the Bible and moments from my own life, we talk about how to stand firm when others try to tear you down. You’ll hear how discernment, focus, and grace can guide your response—and why what you'...
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