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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 Broken Book Teresa to speak at an upcoming event! Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel Carrizalez Any 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 Broken Book Teresa to speak at an upcoming event! Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel Carrizalez Any 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 Broken Book Teresa to speak at an upcoming event! Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel Carrizalez Any 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 Broken Book Teresa to speak at an upcoming event! Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel Carrizalez Any 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 cohort Get the Intentional Living Workbook Key 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 Broken Book Teresa to speak at an upcoming event! Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel Carrizalez Any Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.

Sign up for the Graced Cohort Listen 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 Broken Book Teresa to speak at an upcoming event! Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel Carrizalez Any 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 YouTube Click 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 Broken Book Teresa to speak at an upcoming event! Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel Carrizalez Any 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 YouTube Click 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 Broken Book Teresa to speak at an upcoming event! Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel Carrizalez Any 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 Broken Book Teresa to speak at an upcoming event! Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel Carrizalez Any 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 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 Broken Book Teresa to speak at an upcoming event! Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel Carrizalez Any 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 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 Broken Book Teresa to speak at an upcoming event! Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel Carrizalez Any 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 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 Broken Book Teresa to speak at an upcoming event! Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel Carrizalez Any 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 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 Broken Book Teresa to speak at an upcoming event! Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel Carrizalez Any 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 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 Broken Book Teresa to speak at an upcoming event! Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel Carrizalez Any 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 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 Broken Book Teresa to speak at an upcoming event! Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic Guitar) by Daniel Carrizalez Any Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. To learn more about what that means, click here.