Heartbreak to Home - Discovering what it means to be pursued by God

This episode is a simple walk-and-talk through Psalm 23:6 — “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me…” I’m sharing how that one line has been sitting with me lately, especially for the seasons when life feels heavy or uncertain. If you need a loving nudge to remind you that God’s goodness is still behind you, this one’s for you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with ot...

This episode is a simple walk-and-talk through Psalm 23:6 — “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me…” I’m sharing how that one line has been sitting with me lately, especially for the seasons when life feels heavy or uncertain. If you need a loving nudge to remind you that God’s goodness is still behind you, this one’s for you. If you want to read the written version of this episode, I posted i...

In this episode, I take you with me on a walk as I share why I’m creating a slower, more peaceful space away from Instagram and Facebook. I talk about choosing Substack as a place to write, reflect, and connect more meaningfully. I am hopeful that it will be less noisy compared to other social media platforms. If you’re craving calm, honesty, and reminders that the Lord is near, I’d love for you t...

What if God has been pursuing you all along, not to punish you, but because He loves you? In this episode, I’m sharing my heart behind a new Healing Heartbreak series as we explore God’s pursuit of His people from Genesis to Revelation. Together, we’ll slow down and notice the loving Father who has never stopped pursuing us. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other su...

In this episode of Healing Heartbreak , I reflect on a full-circle return. I visited a place from my past and noticed how much healing has taken place along the way.   I invite you into this conversation about memory, identity, and the steady way Jesus carries us forward, even years later.   If something from your own past has resurfaced as you listened, you’re not alone. You don’t have to rush th...

In this brief season-ending episode, I mention the reality that life is short and the nearness of God in heartbreak. This is a quiet invitation to pause, pay attention, and remember that God is with us even in the ache. Beginning in 2026, Healing Heartbreak will continue as a monthly space for honest conversations about faith and heartbreak. If you find yourself wanting more support, I offer priva...

Join me as I tell you about how a simple photo from a Thanksgiving 5K opened up a conversation between the Lord and me about joy, delight, and what it really means to come to Him as His child. Share this with a friend so you can delight in the Lord together! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearbreaktohome.sub...

In this episode, I open up about a season in my life when I tried to heal alone, and what God gently taught me about the power of fellowship. For over a decade, I drifted from church and community, thinking my quiet time with God was enough. But He showed me that real healing often happens through connection — through people who pray, listen, and walk beside us. I’ll share how God used friendships...

Send us a text Ever feel unseen or forgotten? You’re not. In this episode, I share how 2 Chronicles 16:9 reminds us that God’s eyes are on us, not to judge us, but to strengthen us.  He sees you, loves you, and wants to do great things for you and through you.  My prayer is that you will be encouraged by this episode today. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other sub...

Send us a text We all long to be seen. But what happens when the people who were supposed to notice us…didn’t? Grab a comfy spot, with your journal and coffee and hang out. I will share a story of growing up feeling unseen and how that ache revealed a deeper wound, the father wound. You’ll hear how those hidden hurts often show up in everyday life, and how God, who calls Himself El Roi — the God w...

Send us a text The pain that started in your family can follow you into every heartbreak. In this episode, I share how discovering my father wound became the doorway to deeper trust and healing with God. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearbreaktohome.substack.com

Send us a text  🎶 Ever feel like your heart is stuck on pause?  In this season opener, we hit play on a journey toward healing and wholeness.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearbreaktohome.substack.com

Send us a text The '90s gave us Friday night movies, cassette tapes, and the birth of CDs, and songs we still know by heart. For me, those years were filled with boyfriends, big feelings, and trying to find love in all the wrong places. I called myself a Christian, but deep down I was wearing masks like people-pleasing, perfectionism, and hiding behind independence. And yet, through it all, G...

Send us a text In this final episode of Season 1, I reflect on everything we've walked through together—family wounds, unexpected decisions, the myth of the perfect Christian story, and the gentle, persistent love of God. I openly share about marrying someone who doesn’t yet know the Lord, what that means for my faith journey, and how self-forgiveness has been an integral part of becoming who...

Send us a text As you may have caught on, sometimes the past finds its way back into our present to reveal how far we’ve come.  In this episode, I continue to reflect on a chapter that once defined me and the transformation that followed. If you've ever looked back at your younger self with compassion or wondered if healing is truly possible, this one’s for you. Whether you’re new to faith or...

Send us a text Hey friends, in this episode, I’m sharing the path I took from feeling totally broken to discovering a deeper purpose.  The last time I shared the story of my “come to Jesus” moment, which changed everything, and how God began rebuilding my life from the inside out.  Now I’ll take you through a season where I grew in my faith, learned to be okay with being single, and started servin...

Send us a text In this episode, I continue to share my story of how God pursued me, even when I was running in the opposite direction.  With an unstable family life in my teenage years due to my dad's addiction, I learned to desperately seek security in relationships, making them my idol even after receiving Christ. When that foundation crumbled in college, I was left totally broken and ran e...

Send us a text This episode digs into the intersection of young love and spiritual awakening through my candid reflections on my first serious relationship. I know this now, but I thrust my immature self (in many ways) into grown-up situations and the results were often unfortunate.  3 key takeaways from this episode: The unexpected ways God plants seeds of faith during emotional turmoil The subtl...

Send us a text Drawing inspiration from Adam Young's work on compassionately engaging with our past, I discuss my journey of processing complex emotions through journaling, prayer, and conversation. As Adam has done in his book, let's give ourselves permission to approach our history with "curiosity and kindness" rather than judgment. This episode referenced Adam Young's n...

Send us a text Join me as we continue our chat about nostalgia on this episode of New Creation Stories. I explore why we tend to remember the good times and forget the painful ones - a phenomenon psychologists call "rosy retrospection." After receiving an Instagram message, I share my personal experience with nostalgic feelings and discuss the spiritual challenges and valuable lessons I...

Send us a text A single Instagram message catapulted me back to 1992 – complete with Aladdin soundtrack memories and the sweet scent of Cinnabon.  Why do these moments from our past hit us with such emotional force?  In this episode, I talk about the surprising science behind nostalgia's powerful grip, examine why our brains "light up like Christmas trees" when triggered by our firs...

Send us a text Welcome to New Creation Stories ! I’m Grace, and I’m so glad you’re here.  This podcast is all about real stories of transformation, healing, and God’s incredible faithfulness.  We’re just getting started — and trust me, you don’t want to miss what’s coming. Let’s dive into this journey together! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or g...

Send us a text What if your story isn't over yet?  Do you know that feeling? When you look back at who you were trying to make sense of who you are now. I remember feeling trapped by my past. Defined by old decisions. Searching for something more.  Full of regrets. Wondering how I can move on and forward.  Maybe you're there right now. Carrying yesterday's weight. Wondering if a rea...