Memorial Stones: Mapping Memorials in Everyday Life with Brenda Savanhu

Send me a text and let me know your thoughts!Born in Harare, Zimbabwe, Brenda Savanhu’s journey has spanned continents and cultures. She spent her early years between England and Zimbabwe, before moving to the United States at the age of 18. From a young age, Brenda was an avid reader, finding comfort and inspiration in the pages of Nancy Drew mysteries and Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot. Brenda’s faith story is one of rediscovery. Though she first encountered Jesus as a teenager, it was in her early thirties—after a season of wandering—that she found herself drawn back into His embrace. This profound return to faith became the foundation for her book, Memorial Stones: A Guided Devotional Journal for Foundational Miracles in Your Life. Through her writing, Brenda encourages others to reflect on and celebrate the miracles that shape their spiritual journeys. Today, Brenda shares her story to inspire hope and faith in others, inviting them to recognize the hand of God in their own lives. In this episode, host Jan Johnson engages with Brenda Savannu, delving into the art of documenting life's spiritual journey through metaphoric memorial stones.Brenda discusses how divine inspiration led her to create a book centered on pivotal moments where God's presence was profoundly felt. Drawing from scriptural references, specifically from the Book of Joshua, they explore how these recorded journeys not only serve as personal testimonials of faith but also facilitate community sharing, fostering deeper connections. Brenda shares how life events catalyzed her introspection, leading to a renewed faith and a unique way to chart her spiritual journey.Memorial Stones (Amazon Link)Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/roger-gabalda/the-joy-of-waltzingLicense code: NAHKUTIEXGRPLQVY Welcome to Just Talkin' About Jesus.I'm Jan Johnson, a seasoned believer who loves relationships and, you know, just talkin' about Jesus.Here you will find testimonies of those who God has changed through his grace.Stories of feeling unworthy because of being sex trafficked, or of radical redemption of a woman who grew up with abuse, neglect, abandonment and drugs. A story of an abortion survivor. This and more. Lean in now. Consider subscribing to this podcast, YouTube and Substack- all with the same name: Just Talkin' About Jesus!https://www.youtube.com/@JustTalkinAboutJesushttps://jan-johnson.com/https://justtalkingaboutjesus.com/https://janjohnsonauthor.substack.com/https://www.youtube.com/@JustTalkinAboutJesusThanks for listening!If you have a story to tell, check out the form on my website- justtalkingaboutjesus.com.I'd love to connect with you!No, really.... hit me up!