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

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 notes Watch this Episode on YouTube. Thanks for listeni...

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 notes Watch this episode on...

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 s...

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 heal...

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 heal...

If you own a smartphone, you know the constant pull, endless distractions, and mindless scrolling you get sucked into on the regular. Today, I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Rosalie de Rosset to Find Hope Here for a much-needed conversation about technology. Dr. de Rosset has been a beloved professor at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago for 55 years, pouring into the lives of her students with pass...

Join the Intentional Living Workshop! Happy New Year! We're jumping into a new series and it's all about how to say your best yes's and surest no's. In today's episode, we dive into how to approach January in a more life-giving way than ever before. It's packed with thought-provoking questions, scriptural encouragement, and actionable steps to help you start 2025 with...

Today, we're wrapping up our Love Story series. If you haven't yet listened to the first three parts of this amazing, epic story, I encourage you to go back to and listen to part one , two , or three . Trust me—you don't want to miss anything! Did you know that “happily ever after” didn't actually originate in a fairy tale? It's true! God is writing a love story so gloriou...

I get so excited talking about the great Love Story God is writing! Today is Part 3—my favorite part of the story—where God comes to our rescue! In this episode, we'll hear from several women in Scripture whom God rescued, redeemed, restored, and brought into a relationship with Himself. And we'll see how He longs to do the same for each of us. Keep in mind, the audio quality is a little...

Do you wonder why life hurts so much? Do you feel the ache and wonder where it comes from? God addresses our pain with clarity and comfort. He doesn't shy away from it. And He isn't standing by, watching the world unravel—He's pursuing us with steadfast love and faithfulness. Hope comes from getting to know the One writing our story. As I shared last week, this series comes from a w...

Do you know you've been born into the midst of an epic love story? Think about your life. It's a mixture of love and loss, joy and sorrow. You'll encounter heroes and villains, and seemingly endless plot twists. And despite the way your life looks or feels, there is a happily forever after coming. Maybe you're praying and waiting for things to get better. Maybe you've lost...

As Thanksgiving approaches, it's easy to get caught up in planning meals, baking cookies, and coordinating holiday events. But how are we preparing our hearts for the Advent season? In this episode, I sit down with Jen Ludwig to explore practical and meaningful ways to embrace Advent with intention and joy. This is the perfect time to start preparing your heart for Christmas! Click here for s...

Today, I'm continuing my conversation with Dr. Andrew Schmutzer. If you haven't heard part 1 yet, I encourage you to go back and listen to it first. This is a conversation we all need to hear. With a statistic like one in six, sexual abuse may be the hidden story of your father, brother, son, or husband. Dr. Schmutzer courageously addresses this issue, speaking directly to men about how...

One in six men have admitted to being sexually abused as children. But what about the countless others who carry this silent pain alone? Today, I'm honored to be joined by Dr. Andrew Schmutzer, a respected Biblical scholar and advocate for survivors of sexual abuse. Dr. Schmutzer has courageously shared his own experience, bringing a rare and much-needed voice to the unique dynamics surroundi...

Today I continue my conversation with Brenna Blain.  She shares more of her story and we unpack some hard realities about pain, suffering, and shame. If you haven't listened to last week's episode, you'll want to hear part one first! We discuss: A compassionate response to the sexually broken. What has kept Brenna tethered to the church. (Hint: It’s a Who!) Scriptures that encourage...

Brenna Blain is a friend to the Broken. She has walked through struggles with abuse, same-sex attraction, depression, and attempted suicide.  Brenna now comes alongside others as a voice of truth and compassion,  offering the hope and beauty she’s found in Jesus. She’s gutsy, brave, and not afraid of tackling hard subjects. You DO NOT want to miss my conversation with Brenna Blain.  Click here for...

Today I continue my conversation with Dave and Ann Wilson about their marriage and the amazing work God has done in and through them throughout the years. If you haven't listened to last week's episode, you'll want to hear part one first! 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...

There was a moment when it looked like Dave and Ann Wilson's marriage wouldn't survive! In this episode of Find Hope Here, they share a beautiful and vulnerable story about how God intervened in their relationship. And spill the tea on the secret that changed everything! Click here for show notes Watch this episode on YouTube Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love T...

Today we are going to take a quick break from the Shame to Shining series and talk about what happens when unexpected storms come into our lives. Listen to this episode on YouTube . Get Involved In Rescue Efforts: Samaritan’s Purse has deployed disaster relief teams in 5 locations to aid those dealing with the effects of Hurricane Helene.  Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will lo...

Many women carry the deep grief, pain, and silent shame of a past abortion. As we continue our Shame to Shining series, I am honored to talk with Andrea Griffith today. Andrea shares her story of transformation from a woman steeped in shame to a woman walking in the freedom Jesus promises. She speaks words of hope with so much grace and gentleness for anyone who struggles to break free from the po...

Today, we continue our conversation about overcoming shame. If you haven’t heard episodes 83 and 84 I encourage you to go back and listen to those because we are jumping in at step four. Download the Shame to Shining Guide! Related Episode: Come Thirsty 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...

Today we continue our conversation on overcoming shame. If you haven’t heard episode 83 , I encourage you to go back and listen to that first. We have already talked about identifying the source of our shame. How do we move forward to break free from shame? We discuss: Speaking your story out loud Opening your wounds to heal them Meeting Jesus in your shame How Jesus reverses the curse Shame doesn...

I wonder if you ever have these kind of thoughts run through your head, "If they only knew." "I'm not good enough." "I don't belong." These are the things shame whispers to me. Where do these thoughts come from? And how do we break free from the grip of shame that so many of us carry? That is the topic of our new series... From Shame to Shining. Download the...

This is the final episode of the Summer Scriptures Series, where I share some of my favorite passages of Scripture. I hope these simple readings of God's Word breathe life into your weary soul. But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed. Isaiah 53:5 (NLT) Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, yo...

For the next few episodes, I am sharing some of my favorite passages of Scripture. I hope these simple readings of God's Word breathe life into your weary soul. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 (ESV)  Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's w...