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EPISODE · Mar 7, 2025 · 7 MIN

The Faith Secret That Changes How You See Hardship Forever

from A Place For Us · host Brian D Smith

What does it truly mean to have faith? It’s easy when life is going well, but what about when everything falls apart? In this episode, we explore the concept of soul planning—why we come to this world, what we are here to experience, and how faith plays a crucial role in our journey. The powerful story behind the hymn It Is Well with My Soul reveals how even our deepest tragedies hold purpose.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:* Why faith isn’t about blind belief, but about trust in the bigger picture* The purpose of soul planning and why we choose to experience both joy and hardship* How labeling experiences as “good” or “bad” affects our perception of them* The inspiring story of Horatio Spafford and the creation of It Is Well with My Soul* How to navigate life’s challenges with faith, courage, and resilienceMemorable Quotes:🗣️ “Faith is not about denying reality; it’s about trusting that life is unfolding for us, even when it feels otherwise.”🗣️ “Everything will be OK in the end. If everything is not OK, it's not the end.” This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grief2growth.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grief2growth.substack.com/subscribe

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What does it truly mean to have faith? It’s easy when life is going well, but what about when everything falls apart? In this episode, we explore the concept of soul planning—why we come to this world, what we are here to experience, and how faith...

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