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Broken Crayons Still Color

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This is the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast with your host, Shelley Hitz. Each episode contains an inspiring story of HOPE and HEALING in Christ.

Many times what we see as our biggest regrets, failures and mistakes become what God uses the most in our lives.

God is able to transform our brokenness into something more beautiful than we can even imagine. He takes our mess and creates a masterpiece.

You see, broken crayons still color.

God is the artist and our lives are His canvas. What will you allow Him to create from the broken pieces in your life?

When you are in Christ, you are His masterpiece!

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Episode 040: Live Well Choose Life with Anita Wilson

October 09, 2018 04:03 - 18 minutes - 10.3 GB

Welcome back to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast! I’m your host, Shelley Hitz and today’s guest is Anita Wilson. Anita Wilson writes under the pen name Alias in Town which is an anagram of her name, Anita Wilson but purposely chosen because in every town there are alias people suffering from chronic illness, depression, suicidal thoughts or addiction. Anita is one of those people. A Christian in recovery for addiction and a suicide attempt living with chronic illness but she has the ...

Episode 039: From Broken to Beauty with Lisa Dykes

August 02, 2018 21:28 - 30 minutes - 16.9 GB

Welcome back to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast! I’m your host, Shelley Hitz and today’s guest is Lisa Dykes. Lisa has a powerful story of being freed from the shame of her past which included years of molestation as a young girl, severe drug addiction, and emotional heartache. She now lives an amazing life through Jesus Christ and is being used as a vessel for God. She will share her story on today’s podcast. ====== Thank you for listening to the Broken Crayons Still Color podc...

Episode 038: How Brokenness Leads to Bold Faith with Mo Isom

March 28, 2018 23:27 - 15 minutes - 8.84 GB

Welcome back to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast! I’m your host, Shelley Hitz and today’s guest is Mo Isom. All-American soccer star Mo Isom shares her powerful testimony of meeting God in tragedy. Outwardly, her life seemed like a success, but she was battling an eating disorder, the suicide of her father, and a horrific car accident. It wasn’t until God wrecked her life that she fully realized the power of the Gospel. She will share her story on today’s podcast. ====== Thank yo...

Episode 037: A Mother's Journey from Fear to Faith

March 14, 2018 18:26 - 17 minutes - 9.64 GB

Welcome back to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast! I’m your host, Shelley Hitz and today’s guest is Mimika Cooney. Mimika has a heart for encouraging women to uncover their identity in Christ, pursue their purpose, and revolutionize their faith. She is an author, speaker, photographer, and business and branding specialist; who has a passion for sharing stories, building brands and encouraging others to achieve their purpose through her books, courses, events and consulting. She will s...

036: Sexual Abuse and Finding Answers in Gods Word with Dara Rose

January 10, 2018 18:24 - 17 minutes - 9.57 GB

Episode 036: Sexual Abuse and Finding Answers in God’s Word with Dara Rose Welcome back to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast! I’m your host, Shelley Hitz and today’s guest is Dara Rose. Dara is a wife and a mom that was raised as a preacher's kid. After enduring sexual abuse as a child she became intentional about knowing God through His Word. She has a heart for women's ministry and she enjoys digging deep into God's Word for answers. She will share her story on today’s podcast. ...

035: Healing the Brokenhearted - There is Hope!

June 01, 2017 17:33 - 30 minutes - 17.1 GB

Welcome back to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast! I’m your host, Shelley Hitz. In this episode, I share one of the teachings that I created for my Broken Crayons Still Color book. I share my own story and how I struggled with sexual sin, a pornography addiction for 2 years, as well as sexual abuse that happened when I was in junior high. More than anything, I want you to come away from this episode with hope and knowing that healing is possible! ====== Thank you for listening to ...

Episode 034 - How a Massive Stroke Changed Horace Williams Life for the Better

May 03, 2017 21:27 - 16 minutes - 9.37 GB

Welcome back to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast! I’m your host, Shelley Hitz and today’s guest is Horace Williams. On July 1st, 2010 Horace suffered a massive stroke in his office after eating his lunch. His entire left side was paralyzed and during the quiet moments of lying in the hospital, God revealed to him that his Christianity was lacking. Now almost 6.5 years later, it is his heart's desire to live for Christ so that He is glorified. Horace will share his story on today’s po...

033 - The Taboo Topic of Christian Women and Adultery with Christy Neal

March 15, 2017 18:24 - 24 minutes - 13.9 GB

Welcome back to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast! I’m your host, Shelley Hitz and today’s guest is Christy Neal. When all was lost because of her own choices, when others looked down on her, Christy chose to look to God. Her story addresses the taboo topic of Christian women and adultery. Her journey to forgiveness of self and a new beginning transforms critical judgement into a compassionate connection. She will share her story on today’s podcast. ====== Thank you for listening ...

032 - Finding Contentment with Body Image with Sarah Bragg

March 08, 2017 19:03 - 14 minutes - 8.34 GB

Welcome back to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast! I’m your host, Shelley Hitz and today’s guest is Sarah Bragg. Sarah has waged a battle that I know many of you can relate to, a battle with her body image. She battled an eating and exercise obsession for more than a decade before learning how to be content with who God made her to be. She wrote a book called Body. Beauty. Boys. The Truth About Girls and How We See Ourselves. She will share her story in today’s episode. ====== Tha...

031- How God Rescued Michele Davenport from Abuse Drugs and Hopelessness

March 01, 2017 22:16 - 11 minutes - 6.37 GB

Welcome back to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast! I’m your host, Shelley Hitz and today’s guest is Michele Davenport. Michele was thrust into abuse from a very early age. She survived the first 22 years of her life by the grace of God. She was molested at eleven at an amusement park, raped by my Uncle, date raped by a boy she trusted, a victim of a heroine addict mother who was dealing with her own demons as she was dealing with mine. She was held hostage by a drug dealer who was my ...

030- Patti Pendletons Abusive Relationships and Her Search for True Love

February 22, 2017 20:26 - 16 minutes - 9.24 GB

Welcome back to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast! I’m your host, Shelley Hitz and today’s guest is Patti Pendleton. Patti knows what it’s like to end a long relationship. She was rejected, verbally abused, physically abused through intimation, and nothing she did was good enough. She realized that it wasn't her, it was him. She has been in the healing process and has learned a valuable lesson - how to give grace to another when they utterly despise you. Now, she is learning to love h...

029- How God Sustained Wanda Carver Through Deep Grief

February 16, 2017 06:36 - 22 minutes - 12.3 GB

Welcome back to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast! I’m your host, Shelley Hitz and today’s guest is Wanda Carver. Wanda lost her 41-yr-old brother from a massive heart attack. They were two years apart and extremely close. To make matters worse, their mother was dying of lung cancer and they knew she only had months to live. The day before her brother's funeral, she was at the brink of losing total control. The Holy Spirit came to her in an almost tangible way. She truly learned the m...

028 - What God Taught Retha Nichole When Her Husband Was in a Coma

February 09, 2017 19:31 - 19 minutes - 10.7 GB

Welcome back to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast! I’m your host, Shelley Hitz and today’s guest is Retha Nichole. Retha was newly married and 5 months pregnant. Life seemed to be going well until her husband went into a coma. God really spoke to her and changed her life in the year and 9 months she took care of her husband in her home with a new baby. She will share her story in today’s podcast. ====== Thank you for listening to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast. We have a...

027 - From DUI to Finding her True Identity in Christ with Ginny Priz

February 02, 2017 18:19 - 15 minutes - 8.57 GB

Welcome back to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast! I’m your host, Shelley Hitz and today’s guest is Ginny Priz. Ginny was born with her right arm ending just below the elbow. She always trusted God with her physical body because her parents told her this is how God wanted to make her. However, it didn’t go well with every other part of her life and she had trouble trusting God. She struggled with drinking and after getting a DUI, her identity came crashing down and it was a turning po...

Episode 026- How Anita Patrick Found the Missing Piece in Her Life

January 26, 2017 12:18 - 14 minutes - 7.95 GB

Welcome back to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast! I’m your host, Shelley Hitz and today’s guest is Anita Patrick. Anita’s story started out when she was sexually abused by a family member at the age of 4-5. She grew up with alcoholic parents and her mother died when she was 14. She found herself in unhealthy relationships, 2 abortions, pregnant out of wedlock, multiple marriages searching for that missing piece to fill the void. It was wasn't until she accepted an invitation from her...

Episode 025- Loving Your Children Through Dark Times with Brenda Love

January 19, 2017 13:07 - 16 minutes - 9.11 GB

Welcome back to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast! I’m your host, Shelley Hitz and today’s guest is Brenda Love. Brenda has known rejection throughout her life. She has never had anyone stand beside her and fight for her no matter what the cause. In 2007, Brenda and her 4 adopted children fleed from an abusive husband and father. In 2011, one child was diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder. Again, Brenda found herself all alone during the lowest point of her life. Like most moth...

Episode 024 - From Crisis to Hope Dawn Perry Shares About Her Sanctuary Season

January 13, 2017 18:16 - 22 minutes - 12.4 GB

Welcome back to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast! I’m your host, Shelley Hitz and today’s guest is Dawn Perry. Dawn sits today viewing life from a new vantage point - after having experienced 10 out of 11 top life crises in the past 7 years - she sees with different eyes. During what she describes as her "Mark 6:31" Sanctuary Season of wait. She is learning that winning the War of Wait is achieved through worship - being rather than doing. She is looking forward to her next season wi...

023- The Pain of Losing Two Babies with Sarah Rieke

January 04, 2017 20:10 - 14 minutes - 8.24 GB

Today’s guest is Sarah Rieke. Sarah knows loss and grief. She has lost two babies shortly after giving birth due to a rare genetic anomaly. Her story is one of loss but also of great hope in Christ. Without Him she would truly have no hope. With Him, she can see the beauty in her pain and look forward to the day when she will be reunited with her babies again. ====== Thank you for listening to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast. We have a gift for you! Download Shelley’s hand dra...

022- From Survivor to Overcomer with Annie Bell

December 29, 2016 03:15 - 16 minutes - 9.09 GB

Today’s guest is Annie Bell. Annie a survivor of a disease called polio and child sexual abuse who has learned how to turn her misery into ministry; not only to the community of survivors of abuse but those who live with disabilities (seen and unseen). Her purpose is to inject hope and to be an advocate to the prevention of child abuse and sex trafficking. In this episode she will share her powerful story. ====== Thank you for listening to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast. We hav...

021 - Kim Smith Shares About Teenage Pregnancy and Finding Her Identity in Christ

December 27, 2016 08:43 - 13 minutes - 7.7 GB

Welcome back to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast! I’m your host, Shelley Hitz and today’s guest is Kim Smith. Kim knows what it’s like to experience the twists and turns of life. After getting pregnant at 16 and married at 17, Kim had to deal with bitterness towards two of the key men in her life - her husband and her dad. She has not only found her true identity in Christ but is now being used by God in powerful ways to help others. She shares her story in today’s podcast. ====== ...

020: Jean Wise and Her Journey from Adult Orphan to Beloved Child of God

December 18, 2016 01:25 - 14 minutes - 7.92 GB

Today’s guest is Jeanie Wise. Jeanie’s dad died when she was 16 and her mom was gone by the age of 26. She has been an adult orphan most of her life. She is a firm believer in the practice of going on retreat - spending time with God. It was on one of her retreats where she faced her issues with abandonment and with God's help - and a scene from the movie, "Bambi" she knew for certain, God would never abandon her. She now knows that she is a beloved child of God, always in his care, and will...

019 - Kim Hawkins Shares About Pain and Betrayal from Within the Church

December 09, 2016 08:14 - 16 minutes - 9.15 GB

Today’s guest is Kim Hawkins. There are certain things in life we will never understand this side of heaven. In today’s episode, Kim shares the pain and betrayal of being molested as a tween by a teenage boy from the church where her family worshiped. This is so difficult on so many levels and yet Kim is here to today to share her journey of hope and healing in Christ. ====== Thank you for listening to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast. We have a gift for you! Download Shelley’s h...

018 - Abandonment to Forgiveness with Michelle Moore

December 01, 2016 17:16 - 23 minutes - 13 GB

Today’s guest is Michelle Moore. There are moments, memories, and situations that have left us with a feeling of deep abandonment. Most of us have experienced someone leaving us, whether through emotional or physical abandonment. Michelle was abandoned my both of her parents and struggled to make sense of her life story. Finally grasping hold of the truth that God would never leave her as her parents had, she found the key to forgiveness and released the painful past which had held her hos...

017 - Gayle Larson Shares About Living a Double Life Through Alcohol

November 21, 2016 00:51 - 19 minutes - 10.9 GB

Today’s guest is Gayle Larson. Gayle grew up in an addicted home where she learned to not talk about her feelings and instead learned to simply pull up her bootstraps and carry on. At 12, she acquired a step-father, who was alcoholic and mentally and physically abusive, so she learned to crawl deeper inside while acting out the happy extrovert. She started drinking at 19 and which produced 20 years of drinking through marriages and relationships. She lived a double life where she was emoti...

016 - A Mother's Worst Nightmare with Debra Butterfield

November 16, 2016 22:22 - 14 minutes - 8.36 GB

Today’s guest is Debra Butterfield. Every parent’s worst nightmare is to hear that their children have been harmed in some way. Debra knows what this is like firsthand as those close to her sexually abused her daughter. In this episode, Debra will share her story of pain turned into hope and how God is now using her to minister to moms in this same situation. ====== Thank you for listening to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast. We have a gift for you! Download Shelley’s hand drawn ...

015 - Lonely in the Church Pew with Cheri Dotterer

November 12, 2016 02:55 - 15 minutes - 8.75 GB

Today’s guest is Cheri Dotterer. Cheri knows what it’s like to be lonely even while sitting in a church pew. Dealing with many issues including health problems, she has learned to replace fear with gratitude and embrace every chapter of her life. She will share her story in today’s episode. ====== Thank you for listening to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast. We have a gift for you! Download Shelley’s hand drawn adult coloring pages as well as printable scripture cards and all the ...

014 - How Cyndi Silvas' Life Came Full Circle

November 10, 2016 16:08 - 15 minutes - 8.54 GB

Welcome back to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast! I’m your host, Shelley Hitz and today’s guest is Cyndi Silvas. Sometimes our lives come full circle. At 16 years old, Cyndi gave us her son for adoption. As you can imagine, this was devastating to her. However, God brought redemption many years later in several ways. Cyndi will share this story in today’s episode. ====== Thank you for listening to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast. We have a gift for you! Download Shelley’...

013 - Donna Robinson Shares About Her Resurrection Miracle

November 09, 2016 00:56 - 16 minutes - 9.36 GB

Today’s guest is Donna Robinson. Donna was standing on the edge of what looked like would be her husband’s last days on this earth. However, God had other plans. His plans were resurrection plans. Donna is going to share her story of heartache, financial loss, and yet the miracle they experienced. ====== Thank you for listening to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast. We have a gift for you! Download Shelley’s hand drawn adult coloring pages as well as printable scripture cards and a...

012 - Betsy Clark Shares How to Hear God When You're in a Crisis

November 06, 2016 18:28 - 14 minutes - 8.26 GB

Today’s guest is Betsy Clark and she will share how to position yourself to hear God when you feel the rug has been pulled out from under you. Betsy Clark, Mindset Coach will share one of her lowest moments in life and how God showed up in a God-sized way. ====== Thank you for listening to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast. We have a gift for you! Download Shelley’s hand drawn adult coloring pages as well as printable scripture cards and all the transcripts from this podcast at ww...

011 - The Offspring of Fear is Hopelessness with Kelli Claypool

November 04, 2016 20:52 - 13 minutes - 7.28 GB

Today’s guest is Kelli Claypool. On March 19, 2015, Kelli’s husband took his last breath in her arms on the floor in their bedroom. He fought hard to overcome liver cancer but finally succumbed to the disease. In that moment, fear and panic fell upon her. She is going to share today about the hopelessness that came into her life during her grief and the healing she has found in Christ. ====== Thank you for listening to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast. We have a gift for you! Dow...

010 - How God Turned a Terrible Math Class into One of Tena DeGraaf's Biggest Life Lessons

November 03, 2016 20:12 - 11 minutes - 6.19 GB

Today’s guest is Tena DeGraaf. Do you remember struggling with a specific subject in school? Tena remembers crying almost every night of her 6th grade year as her parents tried to help her with her math homework. Little did she know that God would reconnect her with her math teacher 28 years later to bring deeper healing into her heart. ====== Thank you for listening to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast. We have a gift for you! Download Shelley’s hand drawn adult coloring pages as...

009 - Abuse Colored Beth Jones' World but Christ Set Her Free

November 02, 2016 23:14 - 12 minutes - 6.94 GB

Today’s guest is Beth Jones. Beth experienced abuse in childhood until she left home at age 17. The abuse "colored" everything in her life, resulting in many broken pieces. She was looking for love, authentic love, and finally found it in Jesus Christ. Now His love and forgiveness "colors" all she does and today Beth will share her powerful story with us. ====== Thank you for listening to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast. We have a gift for you! Download Shelley’s hand drawn adul...

008 - Sharon Hurkens' Involvement in the Occult and How God Rescued Her

October 31, 2016 15:37 - 15 minutes - 8.74 GB

Today’s guest is Sharon Hurkens. As a teenager, even though Sharon grew up in a pastor's home, she got involved in the occult. She lived a double life for 3 years, but God intervened and rescued her. The journey towards healing was slow and difficult. But God has been faithful and she is going to share her journey with us today on this episode. ====== Thank you for listening to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast. We have a gift for you! Download Shelley’s hand drawn adult coloring ...

007 - Trista Laborn's Wake Up Call

October 27, 2016 20:23 - 11 minutes - 6.3 GB

Today’s guest is Trista Laborn. Sometimes we can’t even see our broken pieces. We think everything is okay until one day we wake up and our life is falling apart. In today’s episode, Trista is going to share how God woke her up to bring deeper healing in her life. ====== Thank you for listening to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast. We have a gift for you! Download Shelley’s hand drawn adult coloring pages as well as printable scripture cards and all the transcripts from this podca...

006 - What Happened When Kim Levings Lost All Hope

October 27, 2016 20:08 - 17 minutes - 9.62 GB

Today’s guest is Kim Levings. Have you ever been in a place in life where you lost all hope? More people than we realize struggle with depression and suicidal thoughts every day. Not only did Kim attempt suicide twice, but she found hope again. She will be sharing her story in today’s episode. ====== Thank you for listening to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast. We have a gift for you! Download Shelley’s hand drawn adult coloring pages as well as printable scripture cards and all t...

005 - The Forgiveness Cross (Part Two)

October 25, 2016 20:05 - 28 minutes - 16.1 GB

Most of the turning points in my life started with the power of forgiveness. In this episode, I share part two of the Forgiveness Cross illustration. Walk with me as I share how I forgave my grandma’s murderer and also forgave myself and finally accepted God’s forgiveness for my sexual sin. ====== Thank you for listening to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast. We have a gift for you! Download Shelley’s hand drawn adult coloring pages as well as printable scripture cards and all the ...

004 - The Forgiveness Cross Part One

October 25, 2016 17:50 - 23 minutes - 13.3 GB

A life-changing moment occurred for me when I learned about the Forgiveness Cross illustration during Christian counseling. In this episode, I share part one of this powerful illustration.  ====== Thank you for listening to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast. We have a gift for you! Download Shelley’s hand drawn adult coloring pages as well as printable scripture cards and all the transcripts from this podcast at www.BrokenCrayonsBook.com. If today’s story inspired you, please sh...

003 - How A Broken Tree Surprises Angela Morgan

October 24, 2016 23:32 - 9 minutes - 5.2 GB

Today’s guest is Angela Morgan. Sometimes God teaches us the most powerful lessons in the midst of day to day life when we least expect it. Angela is going to share an illustration today that God gave her in the midst of buying trees. ====== Thank you for listening to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast. We have a gift for you! Download Shelley’s hand drawn adult coloring pages as well as printable scripture cards and all the transcripts from this podcast at www.BrokenCrayonsBook.co...

002 - Tiffani Riveron's Journey to Freedom from Anxiety and Panic Attacks

October 24, 2016 19:52 - 14 minutes - 8.12 GB

Today’s guest is Tiffani Riveron. Depression, anxiety and panic attacks are realities many of us face, even when in Christian ministry. However, not many people are willing to pull back the curtain and reveal the real struggles they face. In today’s episode, Tiffani will share what was her well-kept secret for years and how she found freedom and healing. ====== Thank you for listening to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast. We have a gift for you! Download Shelley’s hand drawn adult...

001 - Jennifer Bunderle Shares Freedom from an Eating Disorder

October 24, 2016 19:38 - 12 minutes - 6.87 GB

Today’s guest is Jennifer Bundle. In Jennifer’s life, she found a way to gain control when everything was out of control. However, for her, it led to an eating disorder. In today’s episode, Jennifer is going to share how she finally found freedom. ====== Thank you for listening to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast. We have a gift for you! Download Shelley’s hand drawn adult coloring pages as well as printable scripture cards and all the transcripts from this podcast at www.BrokenC...

000 - Broken Crayons Still Color Introduction

October 24, 2016 18:51 - 11 minutes - 6.26 GB

Welcome back to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast! I’m your host, Shelley Hitz and today’s episode is an introduction to this podcast and why I personally believe that broken crayons do still color.  ====== Thank you for listening to the Broken Crayons Still Color podcast. We have a gift for you! Download Shelley’s hand drawn adult coloring pages as well as printable scripture cards and all the transcripts from this podcast at www.BrokenCrayonsBook.com. If today’s story inspired...