EP. 86 | Avery Brooks [Relentless Joy in the Face of Heartbreak]

At the tender age of 15, Avery Brooks lost her dad, older sister, and younger brother in one tragic moment—while simultaneously fighting for her own life. How does someone navigate such immense grief? How does someone process such faith-boggling questions? How does someone begin to heal after living through something so horrific? “As Christians, we need to declare the promises of God before we actually feel them.”  —Avery Brooks Avery is a wife, teacher, survivor, adrenaline junky, and world traveler who’s uncovered relentless joy in the face of heartbreak. You don’t want to miss this episode at The Messy Table Podcast! CONVERSATION NOTES 2 Corinthians 12:9-11 | Romans 15:13 | Romans 8:17-19 | Revelation 12:11 “Joy is the settled assurance that God is in control of all the details of my life, the quiet confidence that ultimately everything is going to be alright, and the determined choice to praise God in every situation.”  —Rick Warren He Loves Me! by Wayne Jacobson | Trust His Heart by Babbie Mason “I’ve experienced His Presence in the deepest darkest hell that men can create. I have tested the promises of the Bible, and believe me, you can count on them.”  —Corrie ten Boom Life.Church | Life.Church Sisters | YouVersion Bible App | Bible App for Kids CONNECT WITH AVERY, JENN, AND THE MESSY TABLE PODCAST ON INSTAGRAM The post EP. 86 | Avery Brooks [Relentless Joy in the Face of Heartbreak] appeared first on Jenn Jewell.