"God Doesn’t Waste Our Pain" – A Conversation with Kristen Rickards

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Kristen Rickards for a conversation about faith, healing, and finding purpose through life’s difficult seasons. During our discussion, Kristen shared a powerful truth that became the title of this episode: “God doesn’t waste our pain.” She opens up about some of the trials and personal experiences that shaped her faith journey—moments of loss, discouragement, and searching for hope. Through it all, she discovered that God can transform even the most painful seasons into something meaningful. Kristen also talks about her devotional, A Life Worth Living In Christ: 90 Days to Clarity, Purpose, and Hope, a book inspired by her own experiences and written to encourage others who may feel lost, stuck, or overwhelmed. Her heart is to remind readers that even in the darkest moments, God is present and working. Although Kristen briefly mentioned it in passing during the interview, she is also a radio host on Christian Mix 106, a recording artist whose debut album Faith Can Move Mountains is streaming now, and a model who has been featured on the cover of Christian Teen Vogue. Yet in this conversation, the focus is not on achievements but on the faith journey behind them. This episode is an honest and encouraging reminder that God can bring hope, clarity, and purpose through every season of life. Tune in to listen to the full conversation. --- About Kristen Rickards Kristen Rickards is a radio host on Christian Mix 106, a recording artist, model, and devotional author. Her debut album, Faith Can Move Mountains, is currently streaming, and she recently released a new single as well. Kristen is also the author of A Life Worth Living In Christ: 90 Days to Clarity, Purpose, and Hope, a devotional inspired by her personal journey through loss, trials, and God’s restoring grace. Through her music, radio platform, and writing, she shares messages of encouragement and faith with people who may be struggling and searching for hope. Her mission is simple: to remind others that with Christ, every life has purpose and every story can be redeemed. --- Links Website: KristenRickards.com  Devotional:https://a.co/d/5Czra9Q Album – Faith Can Move Mountains:https://kristenrickards.hearno... Single – To My Unborn Baby I’ll Never Forget You:https://kristenrickards.hearno... Email: JordanAndKristenMinistries@gma il.com *** A Personal Note to Our Listeners Thank you for being here—your time, attention, and heart make this community what it is. We are committed to keeping this platform accessible while maintaining a high standard of production and value. That comes with both time and financial investment. If this podcast has ever added value to you, we invite you to support what we are building. Your contribution, no matter the size, helps us continue to create meaningful and impactful content. If you would like to give, please use the link below to access all payment options:https://docs.google.com/forms/... Thank you for listening, for supporting, and for being part of this community.