Beauty in the Brokenness- Christian Women (Bible Study, Faith, Sexuality, Freedom from Shame)

Episode 150 marks the close of the Seen series — and Teresa gets personal. She shares what God has been teaching her heart through writing this Bible study, how she personally identified with each of the six women in Seen, the rejections and wilderness seasons she navigated along the way. Plus a real life update and a peek at what's coming next for Beauty in the Brokenness.Click here for show notes.Watch this episode on YouTube.Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

We have an invisible enemy who is out for our destruction. But we don't have to live in fear. Jesus has defeated Satan, equipped us with spiritual weapons, and accomplished our victory! As He does with the hunched woman from Luke 13, He reaches toward us and invites us to live in freedom.Click here for show notes.Watch this episode on YouTube.Mentioned on the episode:The Hunched Woman's StoryThanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

Tears, regret, and long nights can make it feel like you’re sliding into a pit with no way out. I walk through Psalm 30 with you as a song of praise that tells the truth about suffering and still refuses to give up on joy, showing the God who heals, delivers, and restores life in the darkest places.I look back at the women we’ve been studying and the ways God keeps meeting people who feel unseen or stuck: the hunched woman in Luke 13, Hagar, the bleeding woman, Leah, and Elizabeth. The thread running through every story is hope for healing and a reason to speak praise out loud, not just privately. God meets us in lament, restores what feels dead, and turns mourning into dancing.Click here for show notes.Watch this episode on YouTube.Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

She slumps into her seat in the back row, feeling out of place. Bent double, eyes on the ground, bound by eighteen years of oppression. The hunched woman from Luke 13 enters the synagogue, little knowing that an encounter with Jesus is about to set her free.In this episode we meet one of the most overlooked women in all of scripture and discover what her healing on the Sabbath reveals about God's gift of rest, restoration, and freedom.Click here for show notes.Watch this episode on YouTube. Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

Struggling with anxiety? Psalm 71 has a surprising, free prescription — and it works. Find hope, practical tools, and truth for every age and stage of life.Click here for show notes.Watch this episode on YouTube.Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

What if the song you sing in the dark becomes the strength you stand on in the light? We sit down with musician, author, and missionary kid Myshel Wilkins to trace a pathway through eight miscarriages, hidden ambition, and the painstaking work of trusting God. Today's story doesn’t romanticize pain, but refuses to waste it, turning loss into a life that loves boldly. Click here for show notes.Watch this episode on YouTube.Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

In Luke 1:5–80, we meet Elizabeth, who has long since given up hope of bearing a child. She and Zechariah are too old for their prayer to be answered. And in a culture where women were valued based on the number of sons they produced, Elizabeth feels the sting of shame. But God looks upon her and removes her disgrace. He gives her a child in her old age, who is not only the answer to her prayer, but also the answer to the prayers of all who are awaiting the Messiah.  Elizabeth's story is for anyone who feels behind on life’s timeline. She reminds us that God sees our shame and hears our prayers. He isn’t limited by things that might hold us back. He is the ultimate shame-lifter, and hope-giver. Where all feels barren, He can bring fruitfulness.Click here for show notes.Watch this episode on YouTube.Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

Teresa walks through Psalm 146 alongside the story of the bleeding woman, exploring what it really looks like to anchor your hope in God when life feels uncertain. Drawing from a raw personal experience, she unpacks why human hope always disappoints, what God's goodness actually means, and how praise can practically reshape the way we see our circumstances.Click here for show notes.Watch this episode on YouTube.Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

If you’ve ever been told, “There’s nothing wrong,” “It’s just anxiety,” or “It’s all in your head,” when you knew something wasn’t right—you’re not alone, and you’re not crazy! Ashley Jameson shares her journey of more than 20 years with a chronic illness that was dismissed by her doctors. She knows what it’s like to look fine on the outside while suffering inside, to stay silent after being labeled, and to feel unseen and unheard. But her story doesn’t end there. Ashley found answers, healing, supportive community, and hope in Jesus, who sees and knows our suffering. If you’re walking through chronic illness, betrayal, or any long painful season, this episode is for you.Click here for show notes.Watch this episode on YouTube.Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

The story of the bleeding woman reveals Jesus' heart to heal not just our bodies, but our hearts and souls. After twelve years of suffering and isolation, an unnamed woman risks everything to touch Jesus' garment. When she tries to slip away unnoticed, Jesus stops and turns to find her—not to shame her, but to give her a new identity. He calls her "daughter", transforming her from a woman defined by an issue into a beloved child of God. This powerful encounter reminds us that we are seen, known, and loved by a Savior who sees us in our suffering.Click here for show notes.Watch this episode on YouTube.Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

What if the healing you’ve been missing isn’t more willpower or distraction, but a language you were never taught?  We open the door to lament - honest, raw prayer that tells the truth about pain - and trace a simple, courageous path through Psalm 142 that anyone can start today.Click here for show notes.Watch this episode on YouTube.Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

Dorina Lazo-Gilmore-Young is a glory-chaser. In her 30s, she was raising three children, happily married to Ericlee, and running a thriving international non-profit ministry. Her world was turned upside down when her athletic, triathlete husband received a devastating stage four cancer diagnosis and graduated to heaven just three months later. Suddenly, Dorina found herself a widow with three daughters ages 2, 5, and 8. Even in the midst of her grief, she learned to look for God's glory—in sunsets, in breath prayers, and unexpected moments of beauty, all while God was writing a redemption story she never would have imagined!Watch this episode on YouTube.Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

What do you do when justice and closure never come? In this episode of Beauty in the Brokenness, trauma therapist and author Lisa Saruga shares her powerful story of surviving violent trauma, the reopening of her cold case decades later, and how God’s goodness is not dependent on justice or resolution. Together, we explore trauma healing, PTSD vs. PTSI, post-traumatic growth, and how Scripture anchors us when life remains unresolved. A hope-filled conversation for anyone navigating trauma, faith, and healing.Click here for show notes.Watch this episode on YouTube.Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

In this episode of Beauty in the Brokenness, we explore Tamar’s story in 2 Samuel 13—a painful account of trauma, silence, and unresolved justice—and discover a God who sees, hears, and draws near to the wounded.Click here for show notes.Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

A 4-step guide to starting 2026 with intention: reflect, assess, discern, and plan for purposeful living.Watch this episode on YouTube.Click here for show notes.Sign up for the Graced cohortGet the Intentional Living WorkbookKey Takeaways:The questions in this episode are designed to help you:Reflect on this past year. Assess where you are right now. Discern your next steps. Create a plan for moving forward. Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

Sign up for the Graced CohortListen in for: • Why I'm leading this cohort now• Who this is for (and why your story isn’t too messy)• What I’m asking of you• All the details about how to join• How to sign up (and scholarship information)Click here for show notes.Watch this episode on YouTube.Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

We are picking up right where we left off last week with Leslie Vernick.  If you haven’t listened to that episode yet, you can find it here.  What if forgiveness didn’t mean stepping back into harm, and submission didn’t mean surrendering your safety? We tackle the most misunderstood truths about abusive dynamics, offering a clear path toward safety, integrity, and hope. On today’s episode, we walk through four essential questions to identify patterns of abuse, how escalation works when there are no consequences, and why boundaries are acts of love, not defiance.Watch this Episode on YouTubeClick here for show notes and to connect with Leslie Vernick.Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

Silence should never be the price of peace. Today we sit down with speaker, author, counselor, and relationship coach Leslie Vernick to talk about becoming God centered instead of husband centered, the kindness of consequences, and the power of wise community to reduce isolation and strengthen courage. If you’ve wondered whether what you’re living is normal, or if leaders have told you to try harder while you’re shrinking inside, this conversation offers clarity, language, and hope.Watch this Episode on YouTubeClick here for show notes and to connect with Leslie Vernick.Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

Today I share one of my favorite Psalms of all time. During a painful season of my life, Psalm 63 became my lifeline. It helped calm my anxiety. It reminded me of God’s nearness. It brought about praise, despite pain.As we walk through this powerful psalm, my hope is that if you’re navigating your own wilderness, you’ll be reminded that even in your most desperate moments, you will find yourself tucked under God’s wings, clinging to Him with all of your soul. And when you find that you can no longer hold on, you realize He’s been upholding you all along.Watch this episode on YouTube.Click here for show notes.Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

This week, I speak with Jennifer Lucy Tyler about God’s power and presence in our lives in the midst of unanswered prayer. We talk about Leah’s story, Jennifer’s story, and the reality of the goodness of God in our waiting.Click here for show notes and to connect with Jennifer Lucy Tyler.Watch this Episode on YouTubeThanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

What if the path to healing isn’t either the Bible or therapy—but both together? In this episode, Teresa sits down with Kristin Smith of Pure Desire to talk about how faith and mental health can work hand in hand to heal trauma while staying rooted in Scripture. Kristin shares three lifelines that helped her move from merely surviving after divorce to living the abundant life. Her story is a beautiful testimony of God’s power to heal the whole person—heart, soul, mind, and body 💛!Click here for show notes and to connect with Kristin Smith.Watch this Episode on YouTubeThanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

Today we sit down with Gretchen Huijskens, founder of Trades of Hope, to trace her journey from orphan care in Haiti to fair trade job creation that keeps families together. Stories from Haiti, India, and Uganda show how dignified work restores voice and lifts women from crisis to choice.Click here for show notes and to connect with Gretchen Huijskens.Watch this Episode on YouTubeThanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

Leah’s story is one of heartbreak, hope, and redemption. Overlooked and unloved, she longed to be chosen—but God saw her, heard her cries, and wove her into His redemptive plan. If you’ve ever felt forgotten or rejected, this episode will remind you that you are seen, chosen, and deeply loved by God, who invites you to praise Him even in your pain.Click here for show notesWatch this Episode on YouTubeThanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

What if the most life-changing truth isn’t simply that God loves people, but that God knows and loves you? He knows every thought, every word, every action—and still pursues you with steadfast love. That’s the heartbeat of our conversation with author and Bible teacher Glenna Marshall as we open Psalm 139 and let it reshape how we see God—and how we see ourselves.Click here for show notes and to connect with Glenna Marshall.Watch this Episode on YouTubeThanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

Tired of waiting for God to answer your prayers? Pastor Dustin Crowe and Teresa Whiting explore how hardships can lead to spiritual growth, deeper faith, and a clearer understanding of God’s purpose. Whether you’re walking through a difficult season, seeking hope in suffering, or wondering how God might be at work in your life, listen in for encouragement, biblical insight, and practical guidance for finding meaning and purpose in your wilderness.Click here for show notes and to connect with Dustin Crowe.Watch this Episode on YouTubeThanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

On today’s episode, Whitney Akin shares her beautiful heart for serving women and her lifelong struggle with living seen. Through the story of Hagar and other biblical characters, Whitney has discovered the relentless heart of God in pursuit of His daughters. She is a kindred spirit whose life work includes sharing this good news with women through her writing, speaking, and podcast.For those feeling overlooked, Whitney offers hope and practical steps toward living seen. Listen in and find, in Whitney, another kindred spirit whose words are a balm for the lonely soul.Click here for show notes and to connect with Whitney Akin.Watch this Episode on YouTubeThanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

Have you ever felt discarded, rejected, or utterly forgotten? The story of Hagar speaks directly to that experience with a message of hope.  Hagar's journey from rejected slave to personally encountered by God reveals a powerful truth: when the world walks away, God comes looking. He sees your tears, hears your prayers, and knows your name.Her story reminds us that often our deepest encounters with God happen not in our moments of triumph, but in our experiences of abandonment and despair.Click here for show notes and resources.Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

What if your story doesn't begin with brokenness, but with beauty?  Curt Thompson, MD returns to challenge our fundamental understanding of the gospel narrative, reminding us that Genesis 1 - not Genesis 3 - is where our story truly begins. This profound conversation reveals how recognizing our original design as beings created for beauty and relationship can transform our approach to healing from trauma. If you haven't heard Part 1 yet, you can listen to it here. Click here for show notes and to connect with Curt Thompson, MD.Watch this Episode on YouTubeOrder Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenThanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

The human heart carries a longing to be truly seen and known. In this conversation with psychiatrist Curt Thompson, MD, we explore this universal yearning not as a weakness or flaw, but as the very cornerstone of our humanity.  Whether you've felt invisible, misunderstood, or afraid to reveal your true self, this conversation offers hope and practical wisdom. Join us as we explore how embracing the gaze of God and safe others can rewire our brains and restore our souls.Click here for show notes and resources.Watch this Episode on YouTubeThanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

Do you ever feel invisible or overlooked? In this episode, we explore biblical stories of women who felt unseen and discover how God actively pursues those society forgets. Teresa introduces her Seen series and unpacks how you can connect with both God and others in a digital, distracted world.Click here for show notes and resources.Watch this Episode on YouTubeThanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

Teresa Whiting unveils the podcast's new name, Beauty in the Brokenness, reflecting her 11-year passion for finding God's beauty in the midst of pain. She shares her journey of letting fear hold her back from embracing this message and how she's finally stepping into the vision God placed on her heart years ago.We discuss: • The difference between beauty after brokenness vs finding beauty in the midst of pain• Finding glimpses of beauty in everyday moments• Understanding "the ache" we all feel• Commitment to Bible-based teaching that connects Scripture with real-life struggles• Same podcast content and mission, just with a new name Watch this Episode on YouTubePlease follow the show, share with friends, and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover Beauty in the Brokenness.Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

⭐️ Want to be an insider? 🎙 Click here for show notes📺 Watch this episode on YouTubeThanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

An honest convo about what's on Teresa's heart these days:• Finding our identity• Lament (yet again)• The significance of our small lives• The power (and pain) of pruning• Why I'm taking a “summer sabbath”• Bonus journaling hackSign up here to join Teresa's prayer team or be a beta reader for her next Bible Study! Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

Get the PDF of Amy Young's The Wide Spectrum of MotheringHow do you feel about Mother's Day?I have always been part of churches that sought to celebrate mothers. Honoring the women in our midst for the brave and difficult work of mothering is right and beautiful! But it’s not that simple. Mother’s Day has been a complicated holiday for many women. So much so, that they stay home from church on that day.  This year, I read a piece by Amy Young at the beginning of our service—words that acknowledged both the joy and the ache this day can carry. It resonated deeply with so many women, I decided to share it on the podcast.Whether you love Mother’s Day or find it painful (or somewhere in between), I pray you’ll find today’s episode encouraging and insightful.Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

Pornography has invaded countless marriages, shattering trust and distorting God's beautiful design for sexuality. When 64% of Christian men struggle with porn, the ripple effects touch nearly every family and church community—yet we're keeping silent.In Part 2 of our conversation, Jody Allen continues to share her journey after discovering her husband's pornography addiction.  She begins with this powerful declaration: "We do not have to tolerate pornography in our relationships." This isn't about being judgmental or legalistic; it's about honoring God's design for marriage and setting healthy boundaries without apology.Have you or someone you love been affected by pornography in your relationship? Share this episode with them—breaking the silence is often the first step toward healing.Click here for show notesWatch this Episode on YouTubeThanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

I know Jody Allen’s story will speak deeply to many of you. Despite years of counseling and intensive treatment, her husband ultimately chose pornography over his marriage, his children, and his family. After a long and painful struggle, Jody’s marriage ended in divorce. Without minimizing the deep pain of her journey, Jody shares the countless ways God has shown Himself faithful. In part one of our conversation, she offers heartbreaking statistics, reveals the warning signs of porn addiction, and shares two powerful mantras that helped carry her through. She reminds us that while we may not choose our circumstances, we always have agency in how we respond. Most importantly, her journey reminds us that healing is possible, hope is real, and God's love is strong enough to meet us in every broken place.Click here for show notesWatch this Episode on YouTubeThanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

This week we continue our transformative conversation about sexual wholeness from a Christian perspective with Dr. Carol Tanksley.  If you haven't heard Part 1 yet, listen here. Whether you're single, struggling with shame about your sexual past, or simply trying to understand how sexuality fits within your faith journey, this episode offers wisdom and practical guidance.  Sexual wholeness begins with accepting this invitation to "just come" as you are, trusting that Jesus will meet you with gentleness and guide you toward healing.Click here for show notesWatch this Episode on YouTubeThanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

Sexual brokenness often begins with wounds we don't want to face. Dr. Carol Tanksley, OBGYN physician turned ordained minister, draws from 30 years of medical practice and her own journey to explore how our personal stories shape our sexual decisions.  Dr. Carol directs our attention to what Jesus emphasized most - the condition of the heart. While behaviors certainly have consequences, lasting transformation begins with addressing the wounds, lies, and empty places in our souls that drive our choices.  Your story matters, and God wants to meet you exactly where you are.🎙 Click here for show notes▶️ Watch this Episode on YouTubeThanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

Breaking free from pornography addiction is not an overnight process but a journey—one that requires understanding, support, and a deep commitment to healing. This is Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Juli Slattery (if you haven't heard Part 1, you can find it here).  Today we explore the complex nature of sexual brokenness and the path toward wholeness that's available to everyone, regardless of their past or present struggles.Click here for show notesWatch this Episode on YouTubeThanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Juli Slattery about the growing issue of pornography addiction among women. We discuss how the porn industry has intentionally targeted women, the shame that keeps many trapped in silence, and the neurological and emotional factors that make it difficult to break free. Dr. Slattery shares insights from her book Her Freedom Journey, co-authored with Dr. Joy Skarka, which provides practical and biblical guidance for women seeking freedom from pornography. The conversation highlights the importance of surrendering to God's grace rather than simply trying harder and encourages women to find hope, healing, and community in their journey toward sexual wholeness.Click here for show notesWatch this Episode on YouTubeThanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

We all experience seasons of grief, disappointment, and loss. While we long for peace and joy, the reality is that we live in a broken world where suffering is inevitable. But God has given us a way to process our pain with Him. In today's episode, we explore the biblical language of lament, using  Psalm 13 as our guide.If you're feeling overwhelmed or unsure of how to approach God in your pain, this episode will give you words for bringing your hurt before Him. You're invited to be brutally honest with God while clinging tightly to His love and faithfulnessClick here for show notes.Watch this episode on YouTube.Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

In this episode, I’m joined by my dear friend Brenda Stewart, a therapist and recovery and resilience coach. Brenda specializes in grief coaching, compassion fatigue, and burnout, helping women navigate life’s challenges, including trauma and eating disorders.Together, we explore the realities of grief, the biblical practice of lament, and how we can process our pain while deepening our trust in God. Brenda shares practical tools for expressing grief, from creative arts to embodied practices, and offers encouragement for those walking through long seasons of loss.Click here for show notesWatch this Episode on YouTubeThanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

In this episode, I sit down with Nichole Suvar, a speaker, writer, and leader passionate about helping women overcome anxiety and live with intention. Nichole shares her personal journey with anxiety, how she silently struggled for decades, and what finally led her to seek help.She breaks down common misconceptions about anxiety, including the idea that worry is a sin, and explains the difference between circumstantial anxiety and biological anxiety. Nichole offers practical, biblical wisdom on how small, intentional choices—like setting boundaries with technology, engaging in meaningful relationships, and renewing our thoughts—can lead to mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness.Click here for show notesWatch this Episode on YouTubeThanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

I say I trust God. I want to trust God. But when it comes down to it, I often grasp for control. Especially when things feel so utterly out of control. Does that sound familiar to you?Today, I continue my conversation with Lori Ann Wood. Her words bring comfort, grace, and healing to anyone who is walking a path they wish they weren't. (Which happens to all of us at one point or another.) Lori Ann encourages us to lean into our questions, wrestle with our faith, and keep our eyes fixed on our eternal hope. These aren't churchy platitudes, but words of a woman who has fought long and hard to hold on to her faith through the darkest seasons of her life. Click here for show notesWatch this Episode on YouTube.Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

Have you ever found yourself saying, “This is NOT how I thought my life would turn out"?  If so, you're not alone! Lori Ann Wood, author of Divine Detour knows what it's like to live a life she never saw coming and wouldn't have planned!Today's conversation will shed light on the questions we ask when our lives take an unexpected turn. Lori Ann's story will inspire hope in you despite the uncertainty you may be facing.Click here for show notesWatch this Episode on YouTube.Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

Today I am continuing my conversation with Coach Amber and Coach Theo, and if you haven’t heard Part 1 yet, you have got to go back and listen to that because last week they covered some really important things like nutrition and fitness basics.  You won't want to miss the valuable insights they share in this episode!Click here for show notesWatch this Episode on YouTube.Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

Today I'm talking with Amber and Theo Theodore of FMU Fitness. They're personal trainers and dedicated followers of Jesus. Amber and Theo offer powerful insights into how the struggle for physical health is not just physical—it's also spiritual. And then they give us super practical ways to care for our bodies in ways that glorify God.Click here for show notesWatch this episode on YouTube.Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

Today I am continuing my conversation with Angie Gibbons.  If you haven't heard Part 1 yet, make sure you go back and listen to that first, because we're jumping right into the middle of our conversation about things we can do to nurture our souls.  The ideas that Angie shares are things that have worked in her own life, and in her practice as a life coach and counselor.Click here for show notesWatch this episode on YouTube.Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

This week I am thrilled to introduce you to my friend, Angie Gibbons. Angie empowers women to live emotionally free and spiritually strong. She’s a Christian life coach with a master’s in counseling and founder of the Dawn Devotional app, a place for daily mindful connection with God. Angie's passion is to see women experience less anxiety and overwhelm and rediscover the joyful life and healthy relationships God intended for them.Click here for show notesListen to this episode on YouTube.Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

In the second part of my enlightening conversation with Dr. Rosalie de Rosset, we continue to explore the impact of technology on our lives. Dr. de Rosset shares more insights from her 15-year experiment with a 48-hour media fast. If you have not heard part one yet, you can listen to it here.  We discuss practical steps to reclaim our attention, foster meaningful connections, and cultivate a healthier relationship with technology. Listen in to find hope and balance in a tech-saturated world.Click here for show notesListen to this episode on YouTube.Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update.  Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at an upcoming event!Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel CarrizalezAny Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.