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Mar 2, 2026 54 min

The Mighty Pray-er: Finding God

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How do you hear God in a noisy world? In this powerful episode of the Sendy Mom Podcast, Becky Brouwer sits down with certified forest therapy guide and author Brittney Barney to explore how slowing down in nature can heighten your spiritual awareness and deepen your connection with God. After navigating divorce, rediscovering herself through service in Guatemala, and learning to tune into divine promptings, Brittney found healing in nature and eventually became a certified forest therapy guide. She now helps others experience peace, presence, and spiritual renewal through guided sensory awareness outdoors. Together, Becky and Brittney talk about: How to hear God more clearly Using music as prayer Healing after divorce What forest therapy actually is Slowing down as a spiritual practice Writing a faith-based book Being a “Sendy Mom” by following divine nudges If you feel overwhelmed, spiritually disconnected, or just exhausted from the noise of daily life, this conversation will gently guide you back to stillness. Meet My Guest Brittney Barney holds degrees in English and Secondary Education and is a certified forest therapy guide. She teaches music at two private schools in Eastern Washington and is the mother of seven children. She is the author of Becoming a Mighty Pray-er: Encountering the Lord with All Your Senses and is passionate about helping others reconnect with God through nature, mindfulness, and heightened spiritual awareness. Key Takeaways Being “Sendy” means following God’s promptings—even when it’s uncomfortable. Slowing down increases spiritual sensitivity. Music can become a powerful form of prayer. Service helps restore identity after loss. Divorce does not diminish your worth. Forest therapy invites presence, not performance. Nature quiets the noise so we can hear God. You don’t have to wait for your kids to grow up to pursue your calling. God multiplies your time when you follow Him. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Brittney Barney and Her Journey 04:21 What is a Sendy Mom? 06:09 Family Dynamics from an Idaho Girl 08:50 The Musical Prayer 10:05 Navigating Divorce as a Young Adult 12:53 Healing Through Serving 18:05 Becoming a Certified Forest Therapy Guide 20:34 Forest Therapy: A Unique Approach to Healing 28:16 Midway 30:42 Writing a Book: Dealing with Criticism 34:26 Volunteering Can Lead to Career Opportunities 36:03 Managing a Busy Schedule 37:44 Crossroads: Determining the Next Step 43:32 The Gift of Being Seen 44:57 Rapid Fire Questions Mentioned in the Show: Find all the mentions at sendymom.com https://sendymom.com/2026/02/26/overwhelmed-mom-how-30-minutes-in-nature-can-change-your-spiritual-life/ Schedule a free life coaching call here: https://calendly.com/becky-sendymom/30min

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