EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 5 MIN
[Ep 203] How to Sit with Hard Feelings Without Letting Them Take Over
from Journal Gently: Healing with God through quiet reflection, honest conversations, and gentle journaling · host Kari Bartkus, Christian Speaker and Spiritual Director
Many Christian women feel pressure to suppress hard emotions in the name of faith—but God invites honesty. In this episode, we talk about how to sit with difficult feelings without letting them take control, blending biblical wisdom with trauma-informed care. You don't have to fix your feelings to be faithful. >> Written Spiritual Direction: A personal rhythm of Scripture, journaling, and listening http://lovedoesthat.org/spiritualdirection RELATED EPISODES: · Episode 147: The Flip-Out Rule in Journaling · Episode 122: Feeling Anxious? Try This 5-Minute Journaling Session ______ >> Free Journaling Workshop: 3 ways to encounter God on the pages of your journal http://lovedoesthat.org/journalingworkshop >> Book Kari as a speaker for your next event: http://lovedoesthat.org/speaking
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[Ep 203] How to Sit with Hard Feelings Without Letting Them Take Over
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