Welcome to the Chair Dawn Ward!

Welcome to Behold-Her Beauty Podcast where we talk about beauty, faith and the difficult things in life. Today we are welcoming to the chair our lovely guest author Dawn Ward.Receive your Free Resource: You Are Wonderfully Made Phone Lockscreen.Support Behold-Her Beauty by subscribing, leaving a review and commenting.🕊️🌟Join me and author Dawn Ward as we explore her journey from guilt to grace, discussing addiction support, boundless hope, and skincare secrets. A must-listen for anyone seeking encouragement and transformation! This episode is packed with wisdom and inspiration. Don't miss it! 🎙️💖 #HopeAndHealing" #FromGuiltToGrace" #FaithToFlourish"From Guilt to Grace with Dawn Ward.In this episode, we dive deep into a heartfelt conversation with Don Ward, an author, speaker, writer, and Bible teacher who founded The Faith to Flourish ministry. Dawn discusses her journey from working in the beauty industry to founding a ministry that supports Christian mothers of children struggling with addiction. She discusses her book, 'From Guilt to Grace,' and shares beauty tips, her skincare routine, and her personal experience reintegrating faith into her life. The discussion touches on dealing with addiction within the family, maintaining hope, and the importance of faith and prayer. She also provides practical advice for those supporting loved ones dealing with addiction, equipping them with tools to focus on their spiritual well-being, seek support, and rely on faith rather than fear. The episode concludes with a heartfelt prayer for the audience.Podcast Music by GrandProject from PixabaySHOW NOTES:00:00 Introduction to Beholder Beauty00:13 Meet Dawn Ward: Author and Bible Teacher01:08 Dawn's Personal Journey and Family Life02:23 Beauty Tips and Industry Insights08:03 Navigating Beauty Standards and Faith19:57 Transitioning Careers: From Aesthetician to Ministry29:08 Opening Up: Sharing Family Stories29:40 The Writing Process: Challenges and Growth30:10 Heart Work and Healing30:24 God's Perspective: Multifaceted Diamonds30:48 The Journey of Publishing and Personal Growth31:14 Encouragement for Writers and Those in Healing31:42 Struggles and Breakthroughs in Writing32:44 The Story Behind the Book33:53 Biblical Boundaries and God's Love41:14 Practical Steps for Dealing with Addiction44:36 Faith Over Fear: A Mother's Journey50:30 Trusting God with Our Loved Ones56:49 Final Thoughts and PrayerMEET DAWN WARD:Dawn Ward is a speaker, writer, and Bible teacher. She is the founder of The Faith to Flourish, a ministry equipping women to live transformed lives through inspiring teaching, mentoring, and biblical resources. The ministry also offers support and encouragement to women with addicted loved ones. She is married to Steve and mom to three adult children. Dawn lives in Las Vegas, Nevada, where she prefers scenic mountain hikes over the lure of the city lights. When she is not busy writing or serving in the Women's Ministry of her local church, you will find her hanging out with her dogs and reading a good book. Dawn’s new book, From Guilt to Grace: Hope and Healing for Christian Moms of Addicted Children, published September 2024, is available for order.Social Media links:HTTPS://www.thefaithtoflourish.comHTTPS://www.Facebook.com/thefaithtoflourishHTTPS://www.instagram.com/thefaithtoflourishbloghttps://youtube.com/thefaithtoflourishwithdawnwardhttps://linkedin.com/in/dawn-ward-93975b266UPCOMING PODCAST SCHEDULE: Upcoming guests Michele Vrabel, Tammy Kennington, Eve Harrell, @elisetegengne Elise Tegegne and TBA’s.If you would like to have your book or brand advertised on the Behold-her Beauty Podcast and in my newsletter please contact me too.May the Lord bless you and keep you,DeborahWebsite Books On InstagramPick up: UNEXPECTED BLESSINGS: 40 DAYS OF DISCOVERING GOD’S BESTSubscribe to the Behold-Her Beauty Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe