There Was Jesus: Knowing God’s Presence in Trauma, Loss & Disability Parenting with Becky Davidson

This month kicks off the new podcast series entitled, There Was Jesus. In this deeply honest episode of This Unexpected Life, Carrie M. Holt sits down with returning guest Becky Davidson to discuss recognizing God’s presence in the middle of suffering, trauma, grief, and caregiving exhaustion.Becky shares how years of hospital stays, caregiving stress, widowhood, and parenting her adult son with profound disabilities shaped her faith journey. Together, Carrie and Becky discuss how trauma impacts the way we see God, the healing power of EMDR therapy, imaginative prayer, attachment wounds, anxiety, and learning to recognize the presence of Jesus in painful memories.This conversation offers hope for special needs parents, caregivers, widows, and anyone walking through grief or chronic stress. If you’ve ever wondered where God was in your hardest moments, this episode is a reminder that Jesus was there — even when you couldn’t see Him.You’ll also hear encouragement about:Processing trauma safely in communityEMDR and Christian counselingLearning spiritual rhythms of remembering God’s faithfulnessHealing attachment wounds and anxietyFinding God’s presence in caregiving burnoutEps. 50; June 2, 2026Resources: Register for By The Brook or Purchase it for Later!Rising Above PodcastSpotify Playlist: There Was JesusBecky on Episode 9: Worst-Case ScenarioBy The Brook: Restore Retreat ExperienceBy The Brook: Flourish Retreat ExperienceJohn Eldredge’s Podcast: Wild At HeartJohn Eldredge’s Books Mentioned:Get Your Life BackResilientExperience Jesus ReallyOne Minute Pause AppHealing Care CenterAdam Young’s Podcast: The Place We Find OurselvesAllender Center: Story WorkIf you enjoyed the show, leave a 5-star review!Get my new resource: 5 Practices For Processing GriefClick here if you want to be a guest on the showCarrie’s Facebook or InstagramFind me on SubstackMy book: The Other Side of Special *This podcast features honest conversations with special needs parents and faith-filled guests. While I deeply value the stories and insights shared, the views and opinions expressed may not always reflect my own. Any resources listed are shared for reference, not necessarily a personal recommendation. I invite you to listen with spiritual discernment and ask the Holy Spirit to guide you in what you hold onto and set aside.