Take Heart

Anger is a normal feeling when life doesn’t go as planned, but what do we do with that emotion? This week, Sara shares honestly about her struggles with doubt and anger. As she was honest with God and dove deep into studying who God is, He met her with compassion and comfort. Ep. 7; September 22, 2020 Key Topics/Time Stamps: 0:21     Introduction 1:00     Anger: Primary or Secondary Emotion 2:08 ...

Summary: Where do you turn when troubles pile up on you when your life is already difficult? What do you do when it feels like God is looking the other way? In this episode, Carrie reminds us that God’s faithfulness does not depend on our feelings or our situation. He is weaving a beautiful tapestry out of our mess even when we can’t see it.  *Please note: The song mentioned in this podcast is “I...

Oftentimes on this special needs journey, we doubt that God's plans are NOT to harm us and to give us a hope and a future. We want to focus on the scenery, the steep climbs, and the destination, forgetting our Companion offers us peace and His presence. Listen in as Amy gently reminds us that God is the God who sees! He welcomes our doubts and wants to give us HIS peace. Ep. 5; September 8, 2...

Sometimes our child’s diagnosis is clear cut and defined. Other times the disability is hidden, and we are judged by others. In this episode, Amy Brown reminds us it’s okay to say we don’t know, stop striving, and give ourselves grace. She reminds us that God cares for us, loves us and our children. September 8, 2020 Diagnosis 101: Episode 001 Key Topics/Time Stamps: :047 - Introduction 1:58 - Mom...

When you face a life-altering diagnosis with your children, you experience grief and denial. In this episode, Carrie M Holt explores the news of her third son's diagnosis, the grieving journey it began, and some practical tips for dealing with that grief.  September 1, 2020 Diagnosis 101: Episode 002 Key Topics/Time Stamps: 0:18 Introduction 1:03 Carrie's Diagnosis Story 5:48 Two kinds o...

Anger is a normal emotion to experience when faced with your child’s diagnosis. In this episode Sara Clime shares her story, the anger she felt, and how she dealt with her crisis of faith. She also shares what she prays each and every day, which gives her the strength to handle her son’s diagnosis.  September 1, 2020 Diagnosis 101: Episode 003 Key Topics/Time Stamps: 0:25 Welcome 1:05 Introduction...

This week Amy, Sara, and Carrie collaborate together to bring you some hope and encouragement in handling your child’s diagnosis. A diagnosis can be like a heavy backpack, but oftentimes we add more things than we need. Listen in, as they share what they added to make it heavier, what they’ve learned to take out, and how you can find rest. September 1, 2020 Diagnosis 101  Collaboration: Episode 00...

Welcome to Take Heart a weekly podcast for special need moms by special needs moms.  Join your hosts, Amy Brown, Carrie Holt and Sara Clime each week as they offer a safe place for moms to find authentic connection, fervent hope and inspiring stories.