Choosing Joy, No Matter What | Pam Farrel

Pam talks about what it was like to grow up in a home with an alcoholic father, how she protected her younger siblings when her dad was at his worst, but how she also made many happy memories. She shares about how her relationship with Jesus is what ultimately brought her to the place that she is now. Mostly though, it's Pam's life repurposed story of how God took the difficulties in her life and turned them into opportunities to grow and to become a cheerleader for others. Pam is a gifted Bible teacher and writer and we talk about her latest book, Discovering Good News in John.About Pam Farrel:Pam Farrel is an international speaker, author of 55+books, and CoDirector of Love-Wise Ministries with her husband of 42 years, Bill.These sayings captured Pam’s heart because they sum up her experience. “I am the first-born daughter of an alcoholic father with severe rage issues. I often thought our family would make the headlines but for all the wrong reasons. When I was 8 years-old, however, a family friend saw the chaos we were living in and invited us to attend church with her. There I saw what real love looked like.”Having discovered peace and focus in her life, she is motivated to help women everywhere uncover their potential through a life of confidence and courage.Show notes and resources  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michellerayburn.substack.com