Episode 151: When Life Is More Than You Can Handle with Nicole Jacobsmeyer

Do you ever feel like God is giving you more than you can handle? In your trials and suffering, do you find yourself doubting and questioning His goodness, or even his existence? Where is God in the suffering? Maybe you are at a loss when it comes to figuring out how to walk alongside others who are in pain? Or maybe you are just tired of the myths around suffering and the trite sayings that come in replacement of true lament?   You are not alone. Suffering is one of the number one reasons people leave their faith, rather than cling to it. Some in the western church believe that if God is in it, it should be easy. Even Job spends days defending his suffering before his friends. We need a stronger theology of suffering and today’s episode leans into these concerns. Whether you are a parent, a leader, or someone who is just taking your life day-by-day as the waves of grief, loss, and doubt come faster than you can catch your breath - this episode is for you.   Terra interviews Nicole Jacobsmeyer, who is well acquainted with suffering. She gathered so much experiential wisdom, encouragement and insight through her long journey of suffering. Nicole is a homemaker, chocolate chip cookie lover, entrepreneur, bible study teacher and writer. She is the author of Take Back Your Joy: Fighting For Purpose When Life Is More Than You Can Handle (David C. Cook, 2022). She believes that no matter what trials you’re going through or how difficult your past was, Jesus can help you overcome it to walk in victory. Through her authenticity in sharing her own struggles, Nicole encourages women to keep going when all seems lost. She believes that it’s possible to find lasting joy and purpose in Christ and that He is good no matter what life brings our way.     To connect with Nicole, visit: ONLINE - nicolejacobsmeyer.com SOCIAL - Facebook - @NicoleRJacobsmeyer https://www.facebook.com/NicoleRJacobsmeyer Instagram - @nicole.jacobsmeyer https://www.instagram.com/nicole.jacobsmeyer/   BOOK - Take Back Your Joy: Fighting For Purpose When Life Is More Than You Can Handle https://www.nicolejacobsmeyer.com/book   To connect with Jeff and Terra Mattson and Living Wholehearted, go to: Instagram @TerraMattson @Living_Wholehearted @MyCourageousGirls #living_wholeheartedpodcast #shrinkingtheintegritygap Facebook @MyCourageousGirls @WeAreLivingWholehearted Websites LivingWholehearted.com TerraMattson.com MyCourageousGirls.com MyCourageousBook.com   Resources Shrinking the Integrity Gap https://davidccook.org/shrinking-integrity-gap-book/ Shrinking the Integrity Gap e-Course https://www.livingwholeheartedstore.com/e-courses Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace https://mycourageousgirls.com/shop/p/book-courageous-being-daughters-rooted-in-grace Dear Mattsons https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdPzQ_cUwCbRc-MQ40KL3a6ze06CiY38l Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters http://cpguides.org/ If you want to know more about Living Wholehearted and the resources we offer, from our books and e-Courses, to our professional counseling and leadership development services, go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up for our newsletter. Each month you will be connected with resources and on-going support for your journey toward living more wholehearted. If you get our newsletter, you won’t miss a thing! Go to www.livingwholehearted.com or follow us on instagram @living_wholehearted