Finding Grace In The Wilderness

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode, we are sharing Ciara Dierking's amazing talk from our Grace In The Wilderness Teen Conference, Empowered Jesus Girl this past February. Ciara’s life took a dramatic, unexpected turn when a sudden illness left her fighting for survival. She emerged from that valley as a quadruple amputee, but with a spirit completely unbroken. Today, she shares a power...

Send us Fan Mail On August 13, 2026, Sharon spoke at Pickens First Baptist Church’s Women’s Conference. Today’s episode includes that talk in its entirety. Her talk was entitled, “You Don’t Have To Know Everything Right Now”. Sharon shares stories from the Bible of how God brought His people through even when they didn’t understand what He was doing. Joseph’s detour, Hannah’s waiting room, David’s...

Send us Fan Mail In May of 2026, Sharon was interviewed by Greg Buffkin on his Hope After Child and Sibling Loss Podcast. This episode shares that interview. Thank you for joining us for this special episode. If you are a bereaved parent or sibling, please reach out for our Grace In The Wilderness resources at wildernessgrace.org. Please share this episode and information with those you know who h...

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode includes a recording from Sharon's talk at the Annual Mother Son Banquet at Fair Play Camp School in Westminster, SC in Spring of 2026. Sharon was invited to encourage the moms and sons on this special night when the camp honors the mothers of the boys who attend Fair Play Camp School.  Fair Play Camp School is a 501c3 non-profit program that helps boys a...

Send us Fan Mail On this podcast, Sharon shares the program from the 2026 Grace In The Wilderness Joy In The Mourning Valentine Tea for Widows. Cindy Orr shares her beautiful heart and her beautiful heart as she sings of God’s Faithfulness and blesses us with a prayer that the Lord gave to her recently in her prayer time. Michelle Murphy’s talk, My Cup Overflows, brings encouragement that the Lord...

Send us Fan Mail During this busy season, Finding Grace In The Wilderness' last episode of 2025 pauses and reflects on the truth of Christmas. The truth is that Christmas is all about love. God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. Whosoever is each one of us. Jesus came to this world for each one of...

Send us Fan Mail This episode will include a special recording from the recent 2025 Grace In The Wilderness' Joshua's Hope Christmas Brunch for Bereaved Moms. Sharon shares how God has helped her cope through the Christmases since her son, Bradley, passed away four years ago. God is the friend that sticks closer than a brother and He is a great Helper and Comforter of the brokenhearted....

Send us Fan Mail Today the podcast includes a special recording from the 2025 Grace In The Wilderness' Joshua's Hope Christmas Brunch for Bereaved Moms. Maxine Boyd shares her story about her daughter Hannah's struggle with mental illness and suicide in 2023. After Hannah's death, Maxine was desperate for comfort and she went to the only True Source that could help, the Lord. G...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is Part 2 of Sharon's interview with her friend, Marie Koth. Marie continues to share her testimony and how God has worked in her life and that of her husband Chris. She shares what God taught her in the adversity of their family coming out of the cycle of alcolholism. He has been faithful in helping them to overcome and to help countless other people. Marie and...

Send us Fan Mail November 10, 2025 marks four years since Sharon and Scott's son, Bradley, went to meet Jesus face to face when he passed away at just 21 years old. Today the podcast is dedicated to Bradley's memory. Sharon shares a recording of her talk at Fair Play Camp School for Boys from November 9. She and Scott were blessed to share the day at the camp as Sharon is given the oppor...

Send us Fan Mail This week Sharon interviews Marie Koth. Marie and her husband Chris have led  Christian 12-step programs for 36 years to help those affected by addiction. Marie shares her story of growing up in a home with two alcoholic parents and then marrying a man who also sufferred from alcoholism. Her story is encouraging, inspiring, and she speaks from experience when she shares valuable i...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sharon breaks down what it means to have a friendship with Jesus. Some friends come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. Once we accept Him as our Savior, He comes into our lives to stay--through the good, the bad, and the ugly. He never leaves us, nor forsakes us. They say to have a friend, you have to be one. Jesus is our friend even when we don...

Send us Fan Mail Today Sharon shares thoughts about the death of the man of God, patriot, and President of Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk. This senseless murder has rattled a nation like few deaths have in many, many years. There is more going on here clearly. It is more than a news story. It is about eternity, and a spiritual battle that is burning in our nation.  As children of God and as Ameri...

Send us Fan Mail What a treat today! Levi and Hadley Hawkins (ages 4 and 2), Sharon’s grandchildren join the podcast today. Let your heart be touched by the faith of some little ones today. They sing a blessing and Jesus Loves Me during this mini episode. May your heart be lifted and never forget Jesus Loves You! Nothing preaches more than when God uses the little ones to share with us! Please sub...

Send us Fan Mail This episode Sharon shares a funny story about a recent trip with  her friend, Carole, to a women's conference. They met with some obstacles in their path to the conference and she shares the challenges and blessings for the trip. The story is reminiscent of our journey of life, how we find ourselves missing opportunities, running into obstacles, and how God gives us a way th...

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode, Sharon welcomes a wonderful young woman, Jamie Smith. Jamie shares her testimony of her rescue by God from addition and abuse. Jamie's story is a beautiful reflection of God's grace in the wilderness. Join us today for this heartwrenching, encouraging, and inspiring interview with a woman who has known true heartache yet exudes the joy of the Lor...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes God allows things to be shaken in our lives or in the world to reveal what is truly eternal and lasting. Today the podcast explores standing firm even when we are shaken. One minute we are upright and the next, our world can be turned upside down like a snow glove. Isn't it amazing what one phone call can do to stir up our lives?  In this episode, Sharon discusses f...

Send us Fan Mail The unthinkable happens. The unbearable lands on our doorstep. We get the news or the call no one ever wants to receive. Tragedy hits with a blow that knocks, not only the breath out of us, but the life out of us too. Our hearts break so much they physically hurt. It is tempting in these storms to turn our backs on God, to blame Him, and to be angry. How can a loving God allow suc...

Send us Fan Mail This past Thursday was the 25th birthday of Bradley, Sharon and Scott's son. In remembering him, the podcast is sharing parts of his celebration of life. Last week was Bradley's story, Sharon's talk from the service. If you haven't heard it, please go back and listen to episode 54 from Season 2. Bradley's life is an incredible story about overcoming advers...

Send us Fan Mail July 17 is the birthday of Sharon and Scott's son, Bradley, who passed away on November 10, 2021 from a skateboarding accident. On Friday, July 18, 2025, the family and Scott's band, New Dixie Storm, are hosting a Memorial/Fundraiser for Fair Play Camp School to celebrate Bradley's birthday and his life. To access the poster and more information, go to https://sharo...

Send us Fan Mail What a special time as Sharon interviews her friend, Linda Byce. Linda has been through so much. She cared for her husband after his massive heart attack that left his brain without oxygen for quite awhile causing him great debilitating disability. She cared for him for the remaining 11 years of his life. At the age of 14 years old, her son Trammell was stricken with a terrible vi...

Send us Fan Mail Today is the last episode of Season 1. What a great year! Thank you for all who have listened to the Finding Grace In The Wilderness Podcast for the last year. It has been a blessing to spend this year in community with our listeners, and learning from God’s Word. Our episode today focuses on forgiveness. Why is it that we can forgive others? Forgive God when we think He has been...

Send us Fan Mail Sharon takes a look at John 15 about the vine and the branch. God is the Gardener. Jesus is the Vine. We are the Branches. Without our attachment to Christ, we can do nothing. This passage offers wisdom and encouragement in navigating life's challenges for today's woman. The branches draw life and nutrients from the main vine. Without this connection, the branches would...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is about perseverance. Sharon shares her heart about losing her pet who has helped comfort her and her husband after her son's death. Sometimes life does not seem fair, and then there comes the straw that breaks the camel's back. She discusses how with God's help we need to refocus our faith back on Him. He is where our hope comes from. There are many e...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Sharon discusses telling other people about Jesus. It is every Christian's job--even when we are scared, even when we don't know what to say, even when we feel so unequipped. Every child of God has the mandate to share the gospel. The newest Christian is supposed to share what they know with others and point them to God's Word and to those w...