Constantly Under Construction with Donna Harris
80 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsConstantly Under Construction with Donna Harris features stories of personal transformation from people who have triumphed through tough times to bring you hope and encouragement on your journey.
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CUC 078 Being Led By the Spirit with Kathryn Maack
February 09, 2023 22:38 - 41 minutes - 30.2 MBKathryn Maack talks about the work of the Holy Spirit in her life. She has seen the spirit lead her and equip her in every circumstance. And you won’t want to miss the last half of our conversation where she shares how a homeless boy’s life was changed dramatically because of her willingness to hear and obey the Holy Spirit’s leading. She co-wrote the book Whole as a way to acknowledge all of our being - our entire selves - before God….with our head and our heart, in truth and in spirit, i...
Restoration House featuring Kennesha Buycks
June 21, 2019 03:59 - 45 minutes - 33.2 MBIf you feel like you are wrestling with comparison, the pain of brokenness in your life, or needing inspiration for how to cultivate a kingdom minded home, you’ll find encouragement in this episode. Kennesha Buycks lays out all the pain points that have pointed her back to restoration in Jesus. This also birthed the social space and newly released book, Restoration House. Kennesha desires to pull your heart and your home toward God’s peace and toward a welcoming of the Holy Spirit. ...
Sister, Walk in Truth featuring Chrystan Ferrell
June 13, 2019 19:51 - 53 minutes - 38.4 MBMy friend Chrystan Ferrell walks us through her journey of coming to Christ. Like the real moment, not the outside circle moment where you know who Jesus is and you know about scripture. The REAL life-changing relationship with Jesus was birthed in Chrystan’s life after lots of chasing after fun that ended in destruction. She talks about the struggle as a single parent and I love how she defines the brokenness of sin yet the blessing that God continues to place in her life. Chrystan poure...
How the FOG was Lifted with Lindsey Hale
June 07, 2019 03:59 - 45 minutes - 53.6 MBEpisode 75: If you struggle to understand where you are in life and why, Lindsey’s story can point you to God’s sovereign plan and his perfect timing that’s bigger than all of us. My guest and new true friend Lindsey Hale talks about a time in her life where what looked like a blessing to most of the world, was a surprising point of grief and surrender of self. After 13 years of raising her kids, Lindsey unexpectedly found herself pregnant again creating a gap of 9 years between her last bab...
Hello Courageous - Finding Courage from the brokenness Sexual Abuse and Dysfunctional Thinking featuring Melissa Scott
May 31, 2019 03:59 - 50 minutes - 36.3 MBYour gonna tap into your own personal reason to be courageous today. Melissa Scott has had a tumultuous life. From horrific sexual abuse as a child to a cycle of repeated abuse in relationships, Melissa hit rock bottom, seeking more for her life. Even though she was able to see healthy relationships and witness to God’s power around her, Melissa felt very much on the outside of the ability to achieve an actual and real relationship with Jesus. You’ll be encouraged to hear how she found heali...
Overcoming a Critical Spirit featuring Shannon Kay McCoy
May 24, 2019 03:59 - 55 minutes - 40 MBIn Episode 73, we talk candidly about 4 ways a critical spirit can take root in your everyday life. In fact, I share a few of my own struggles in my marriage and in my actions where I wrestle with a spirit of criticism. Shannon Kay McCoy is a biblical counselor and new friend and helps us walk through this spirit of criticism that we can easily fall into or rationalize. This important conversation also evolved into trying to define terms like self-love & self-care. We were both seek...
Hello Courageous featuring Melissa Scott
May 23, 2019 19:14 - 50 minutes - 36.3 MBYour gonna tap into your own personal reason to be courageous today. Melissa Scott has had a tumultuous life. From horrific sexual abuse as a child to a cycle of repeated abuse in relationships, Melissa hit rock bottom, seeking more for her life. Even though she was able to see healthy relationships and witness to God’s power around her, Melissa felt very much on the outside of the ability to achieve an actual and real relationship with Jesus. You’ll be encouraged to hear how she found heali...
I Make a Horrible God featuring Jenna Barbosa
May 17, 2019 03:59 - 44 minutes - 63.3 MBEpisode 72 is all about freedom from our hangups. If it’s food or relationships, Jenna Barbosa has a lot of wisdom to offer on the issue. We talk about Jenna’s personal brokenness and how is continually gaining freedom from hurts from her past, relationships that she tried to use to replace God, and using food as an idol. Feel comforted and encouraged as you listen to Jenna introduce herself as a women that is content and the hope that she can bring to you, no matter your situation. ...
Dismantling Legalism, Therapy, and False Self with Joey Monteleone
May 09, 2019 21:35 - 40 minutes - 29.9 MBFriends, episode 71 will give you freedom in questioning your faith and choosing self-help as self-care. My guest Joey Monteleone is a podcast pal that has a story of freedom from religion into relationship. I hope you’ll find inspiration in Joey’s story and be encouraged to walk forward in the truth that God cares more about your heart than your appearance. We talk about Joey’s background in the Plymouth Brethren Church and while denomination isn’t the point of his story, it p...
Become Free from Emotional Baggage - The Baggage Handler featuring David Rawlings
May 02, 2019 16:00 - 33 minutes - 24.7 MBEpisode #70 will help you see that lessons in life are often obtained by self-awareness and grace with your situation. David Rawlings speaks with me today about baggage. He wrote a modern day parable called The Baggage Handler, a story that captivates you because we all know the pain of having a mis-hap with baggage at the airport. The story is built around three different travelers, on individual journeys, who realize they have picked up the wrong suitcase at the airport. They meet...
#069 A quick word of encouragement and a podcast recommendation
April 12, 2019 21:24 - 5 minutes - 3.65 MBListen to The Dismantle Podcast HERE Subscribe to Constantly Under Construction Follow me on Instagram! Shoot me a message here!
Our Soul Desires Beauty, find it in Placemaking featuring Christie Purifoy
April 05, 2019 12:10 - 35 minutes - 26 MBEpisode 68 is going to open your eyes to the beauty that is already in front of you. You’ll learn a new term, Placmaking, as a way to embrace beauty, even in the middle of mess. Christie Purifoy, the author of Placemaker, invites you to use the places and spaces of your life as a way of connection with God. You’ll be surprised to learn that Placemaking might call you to buy all new pillows for your living room or build a flower garden that you insisted was frivolous….but it certainly neve...
Getting Real about Sex, God, and Infertility featuring Melanie Dale
March 29, 2019 04:25 - 36 minutes - 27.1 MBEpisode 67 will remind you why laughing through hard times is beneficial. My guest Melanie Dale is an author and podcaster that takes the hard things seriously but with a spin of approachable, quirky humor that makes her so relatable. She wrote a book called Infreakinfertiltiiy: It’s a survival guide for those attempting pregnancy with a ton of Melanie’s real-life experiences from her own infertility journey. Melanie and I had fun talking about a variety of things that will amuse ...
At the End of Fear is Comfort featuring Kaitlin Wernet
March 21, 2019 16:00 - 46 minutes - 33.9 MBEpisode 66 will leave you feeling like you’ve just wrapped yourself in your favorite cozy blanket and settled down for some peaceful ‘me’ time. Kaitlin Wernet is a professional writer and editor which is why I love hearing her geek-out about the oxford comma! We share an intrigue toward Taylor Swift’s many transformations and we both love Gilmore Girls. My favorite thing about Kaitlin is her desire to abide in honest thoughts, even when they are hard. She and I share a specific l...
#65 Holding space for Grief and Joy with Justine Froelker
March 14, 2019 16:00 - 43 minutes - 31.6 MBJustine Froelker is a powerhouse that stares down grief in the face, says thank you, while simultaneously hanging onto hope. She suffered through the heart-wrenching fate of infertility and her encouraging story isn’t one that looks like most. She wants to empower you to reject shame and encourage you to thrive EVEN when life doesn't turn out how you hope, dream, or plan. Friends, I just love Justine’s rawness and authenticity. Go to the show notes at constantly under construction d...
#64 A Transformed Life of Hope and Freedom with Angelia White
March 07, 2019 17:00 - 35 minutes - 28.1 MBBefore she curated successful magazines for women, Angie was a woman in desperate need of freedom. Caught in the crossfire of two dysfunctional relationships, Angie didn’t know her self-worth and was repeatedly told how to think, feel, or behave. Her church did not encourage healthy behavior and relationships and her marriage was a prison of being controlled and emotionally abused. Her deliverance from an abusive mindset began when Angie launched her magazine. Angelia wa...
Healing from Brokenness with Courage with Rachel Linden
March 01, 2019 04:30 - 45 minutes - 33.2 MBEpisode 63 is full of hope from brokenness but also encouragement on ministry and mission no matter where you live in the world! Friends, I’m super excited for you to meet my guest Rachel Linden - she’s an author with a world of experiences. One includes working in Budapest with women who are victims of sex trafficking. As an author, Rachel’s fictional stories are purposeful and thoughtful. She weaves together wonderfully captivating stories of hope and courage that are based off of her ow...
Makeup and Self-Care - Mastering the Mindset of a Powerful Routine with Jaime McLaughlin
February 21, 2019 21:45 - 38 minutes - 28.1 MBEpisode 62 with Jamie McLaughlin is one that will empower you! Jaime McLaughlin is a seasoned and skilled makeup artist that took her career into a whole new arena by teaching moms about the application of make up and the importance of self-care. For a makeup junkie like me, the attraction to this subject was intense: How can we satisfy the idea that makeup isn’t frivolous? I’ve wrestled with this for many years. You’ll enjoy hearing from Jaime and her take on self-care and how we address ...
Becoming a Mom later in life - A Brave Face with Barbara Marlowe
February 15, 2019 04:52 - 41 minutes - 30.7 MBIf you caught last week's episode with Teeba, you'll love hearing from Barbara Marlowe, Teeba's "American Mom”. On today’s episode, you’ll be intrigued to hear how a woman in her 50’s became a first-time mother to a 4-year-old Iraqi burn victim. Barbara Marlowe was a woman who had given up the hope of ever becoming a mother until one day a deep and instant connection happened with a girl across the globe. Teeba Furat Fadhil whose face hands and head were severely burned during a r...
A car bombing becomes a catalyst for restoration - A Brave Face with Teeba Furat Marlowe Ep 60
February 08, 2019 15:13 - 46 minutes - 32 MBWhen she wasn’t even 2 years old, Teeba was a victim of a roadside car bombing that took place in the Diyala Province of Iraq. Teeba recounts the events of the bombing that disfigured her face, head, hands and legs and took her brother’s life. This incredible story begins in Iraq but travels to the United States when a woman, Barbara Marlowe, was captivated by Teeba’s story and photograph in the newspaper. Wanting to supply a wig for Teeba, events quickly escalated and soon Barbara welcomed ...
Become a more intentional Memory Maker feat Jessica Smartt Ep 59
January 31, 2019 17:00 - 40 minutes - 29.9 MBIf you struggled with anxiety that you didn’t have enough Pinterest worthy crafts or Instagram worthy photos to be considered a mom who makes good memories, I encourage you to stop the pinning and slapping on the photo filters and listen to my interview with Jessica Smartt. Jessica is more than a homeschooling mom and blogger. She’s a woman who wanted to find the purpose and practicality in making memories with her family. Here’s a few things we chat about before discussing her book: ...
Brave Love in Life's Hardest Moments with Lisa Leonard Ep 58
January 24, 2019 04:02 - 45 minutes - 33.3 MBFriends, you’re going to love getting to know my guest, Lisa Leonard. If you’ve struggled in your relationship or if you feel like you are emptied of all your ability to continue to keep people happy, this is the episode for you. Lisa is an amazing woman who’s story will give you new insight on self-care. I got the chance to read her upcoming book, Brave Love, where she shares that even from childhood, she was willing to step back and let others be happy at the expense of knowing herself. ...
Pop Culture and Identity : The Wondering Years with Knox McCoy Ep 57
December 12, 2018 05:39 - 35 minutes - 26.5 MBIf you consider yourself a fan of pop culture, you'll love my time with Knox McCoy. Knox takes his musings of pop culture and shares how it shaped his view of God and his identity in his book, The Wondering Years. Show Highlights: Get a glimpse into Knox's experiences as we chat about being uncertain with His relationship with God brought him the most certainty in his Faith. I'll pepper you with the word "cliche" and put Knox in the position of reassuring me that loving the enneagra...
Change from the Inside Out with Annessa Chumbley Ep 56
December 05, 2018 17:00 - 40 minutes - 29.5 MBAnnessa strives for joy and she chooses to bring it to the table in the good times and hard. Everything about Annessa represents the positivity it takes to have meaningful success in work and in life. As a homeschooling mom that also works outside of the home as a dietitian, recipe-creator, spokes-person AND a talk show host, Annessa is somewhat of a superwoman. But don't be fooled by the idea that perfection is what describes her life. She talks about the moment in her life where this be...
From Here to There with Thane Marcus Ringler - Ep 55
November 28, 2018 18:08 - 47 minutes - 34.9 MBA former professional Golfer, Thane learned about success at a young age. He has now written a book regarding these achievements and has wisdom from his experiences that he loves to share to empower people toward a life well-lived Thane shares how he was transformed through the work of Jesus during his time in college. It was through a series of setbacks after a result of poor choices that changed his character and rooted his identity in his faith in God. Thane highlighted the Heroes of fait...
Beauty in the Breakdown with Julie Roberts Ep 54
November 20, 2018 17:01 - 38 minutes - 28.4 MBAt the height of her singing career, life was turned upside down for Julie Roberts when she had an attack on her body as she was performing on stage. Blind and partially paralyzed on stage, Julie pressed on singing, and chose to tuck those scary symptoms away until she could return home from her tour. After a trip to the doctor, Julie was diagnosed with MS. Julie wanted nothing to do with the diagnosis. She decided to ignore it personally and hide it professionally. Because of her...
When Setbacks Make Way for Success with Amy Parker Ep 53
November 14, 2018 04:30 - 44 minutes - 32.8 MBAmy Parker's story is one of success in work because of faith in God. It's a simple story of a woman who had acquired her "dream job” with a fantastic company and was soon devastated to hear the news that she was to be fired. Over the course of time, Amy says she can look back now and see it was very clear that God was paving the way for her to exercise the skills of a children's author, an actual dream job that she didn't know was possible in her life. Speaking of exercising skills, have...
Depression and Medication - Understanding Antidepressants with Dr Wallace Mendelson Ep 52
November 08, 2018 15:40 - 28 minutes - 21.6 MBDr. Wallace Mendelson spoke with me about mental health, specifically, depression and medication. He wrote the book Understanding Antidepressants. Mental health awareness is something I'm very passionate about and my heart is softest toward those suffering with depression. Millions of people that suffer from depression every year and it's often undiagnosed. Depression can be triggered from a stressful or trumatic experience but it's cause can be medical or genetic as well. Awareness of how t...
The Better Mom with Ruth Schwenk - Ep 51
November 01, 2018 04:14 - 40 minutes - 29.9 MBRuth Schwenk and I talk about all things motherhood. She is so fiercely connected with moms of all seasons of life that throughout her ministry, The Better Mom, Ruth shows us Christ's desire for our role in motherhood. The Better Mom Devotional will assure you: No matter what you're going through, you will find purpose, will have focus, and are complete in Him. Parenting is a lifelong journey and yet the pinnacle of parenting files by so quickly. We talk about grieving the seasons of chi...
Using Words of Life to Love Others - Love Does for Kids with Lindsey Viducich Ep 50
October 22, 2018 16:00 - 41 minutes - 30.7 MBLindsey Viducich is the daughter of Bob Goff. She and her dad wrote a complimentary book for children called Love Does For Kids. It was a thrill to have Lindsey on the show to make the stories that I’ve already heard so very real. If you’ve read the book Love Does, you’ll know that some of the tales in the book sound just like that, tales. But they are absolutely true and they immediately stir your heart in a whirlwind of whimsy and desire to love others. Love Does for Kids does the exact...
Never Too Late for a New Beginning with O.S. Hawkins - The Nehemiah Code Ep 49
October 16, 2018 04:00 - 22 minutes - 17.3 MBIt is so great to be reminded of how God's word is all about a new beginning. If you are struggling in your life, O.S. Hawkins has ways to help you get motivated to walk forward in a fresh way toward a new beginning. He gives practical applications of becoming do-er’s of God’s word and encouragement in resolving conflict in our relationships. O.S. is passionate about helping retired pastors and each of purchase of any of his books helps fund the Mission Dignity organization. Check more ...
Be Who You Are with Whitney McIntosh Ep 48
October 10, 2018 16:00 - 43 minutes - 31.5 MBSure, “find your identity in Christ" is a cliche. But what does that actually mean? Whitney explains a lot of her perspective was changed when she read the book, The Truest Thing About You by David Lomas. We also discussed what it means to live "IN CHRIST”. I’ve listed all the scripture references that Whitney shared so that you, too, can meditate on God’s word when it comes to who you believe you are. 2 Corinthians 5:21 Ephesians 1 1 John 3:3 Whitney talks about a time when she was...
Transformation through Vulnerability with Brandon McCain Ep 47
October 01, 2018 17:07 - 48 minutes - 35.2 MBOverweight, dragging, and tired, Brandon was living a struggling life a year ago. He confessed that he felt like he could die any day and would pray, with each passing moment, for the Lord to spare his life. Ironically, he prayed to be placed in the hospital in exchange for death. A man in the middle of despair, Brandon, was on the verge of something big and he had no idea. One morning, Brandon's health took a drastic turn when he was unable to fit into his clothes and unable to breath a...
Surviving Sexual Sin - Shame Off You with Denise Pass Ep 46
September 26, 2018 02:00 - 39 minutes - 29.3 MBThe overwhelming feeling that Denise experienced in the middle of the night was a moment she will never forget and changed what she thought abut her "perfect" family life. That night she woke to compose a song, she began writing and worshipping, and also, she also found herself weeping. She describes the experience like she was writing someone else’s sorrowful story. The unsettling presence of evil in her home felt very near and all too real. The next morning, she couldn’t pinpoint or un...
The Simple Joy of Loving Yourself with Candace Payne Ep 45
September 18, 2018 16:00 - 39 minutes - 28.7 MBYou might know her as “Chewbacca Mom” but after this episode, I hope you see Candace Payne as a woman who shares a lot of the same struggles we all do and has earned some hard-fought wisdom about finding joy in that process. Two years ago, when Candace Payne put on a Chewbacca mask on Facebook Live, she never imagined that her life would be brought to the place it is today. That FB video gave millions of people a good laugh and also opened up doors of opportunity for Candace. We talk a bit a...
Happy Living - The Secret of this (Holy) Concept with Alli Worthington Ep 44
September 12, 2018 21:29 - 32 minutes - 24.3 MBAlli wrote a book on the concept of happiness called: The Year of Living Happy: Contented and Connected in a Crazy World. What she has discovered about true happiness will surprise you! We’ve twisted our thinking that happiness is a selfish concept and only JOY is holy. This is not true! Alli did her homework and studied the concept of happiness and found that it’s not just an idea that exists outside of being holy. You might be surprised to find that in original language of the Bible (G...
Finding Hope at the End of Life's Journey - Robin Bertram - Hidden Treasures Ep 43
September 05, 2018 23:17 - 36 minutes - 26.8 MBMany people are facing life-threatening diseases, terminal illness, and the long-term care of elderly parents, but have few resources to rely on in these difficult times. They often keep their challenges private only to suffer in silence with no real support system. Hidden Treasures written by Robin Bertram delivers practical solutions to the problems everyone must deal with when they are experiencing the degradation of the quality of their life or the potential loss of a loved one. Buy th...
Thankfulness in the Middle of Hardship- Ashley Stevens Ep 42
August 29, 2018 04:30 - 38 minutes - 28.3 MBThe life-changing accident happened three weeks after getting engaged. Usually, you don’t survive an accident being t-boned by a semi-truck. Ashley recalls the blessings of the incident at the time.: Like how an entire field was nearby so it was easy for the helicopter to land and lifeflight her to the hospital. During her time at the hospital, Ashley endured multiple surgeries and was in a coma for a month. The accident and suspected stroke caused facial paralysis and has left her h...
Depression: Funny Podcaster, Part-time Pastor, James Kennison tells his tale. Ep 41
August 21, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBDepression first engulfed James during his time as a full-time children’s minister. Depression is a unique struggle in most jobs, but in ministry, it seems to be even more daunting. And, I wanted to get insight into how it feels to struggle with mental illness as a man in ministry. Before depression, James had the ability to really connect with the kids at church. He said, “If I can think it, I can create it.” He reminisces his time where he described himself an amazing pastor. He lov...
Freedom from Shame - Tactics to Overcome - Susette Magana - Ep 40
August 14, 2018 16:00 - 39 minutes - 29.3 MBSusette tells a redemptive story of shame regarding her body image that involves a mall dressing room, a fancy dress with those darn side zippers, and a pair of scissors. We all have been caught in a dress in the dressing room, right? That's stressful!!! Imagine having a huge connection with shame alongside it. We contrast that shame story with another one where Susette had a breakthrough with recognizing shame. This one involves water bugs! (And how we see ourselves) :) Believe it or not,...
Infertility, Illness, and Adoption - Suffering Well with Glenna Marshall Ep 39
August 07, 2018 16:00 - 43 minutes - 31.8 MBIf you’ve struggled with having a baby or felt the weight of a diagnosis that is final. You’ll walk away from our time feeling more encouraged. I cannot wait for you to draw closer to the Lord through the experiences that Glenna has to share.
Loving Difficult People - Heather Margiotta - Ep 38 - Expecting God To Move
July 31, 2018 04:00 - 32 minutes - 24.2 MBThis episode with Heather Margiotta begins as the 2nd part of a 2 part series where we transition from connecting about the tragedy of loss to the love we experience when we interact with difficult people, namely friendships. Heather recounts a difficult situation with a friend. It’s something that we have all experienced to some degree. You know how it goes…When you recount it, it sounds silly to explain out loud. You see where it’s hard for both people but there’s still mounds of hurt...
When a Family Member is a Drug Addict - Your Worst Fear Realized - Heather Margiotta Ep 37
July 24, 2018 16:26 - 30 minutes - 23.1 MBHeather and I both have brothers who died from a drug overdose with heroin. But our connection is deeper than a tragedy. We both have a grief bond that allows us to see purpose in our pain. Heather’s brother was her best friend. A funny, vibrant guy that ‘would try anything once’ is how she describes him. Her love for him is evident as she recounts his good-nature and her big brother affection for him. He even shared with her the treasure of salvation in Jesus. As teens, they both lea...
Parenting Strategy for Children of All Ages - Kathy Salazar Ep 36 - Practical Parent Talk
July 16, 2018 16:00 - 44 minutes - 32.7 MBKathy's job of 27 years was ending. Her passion for teaching child development was honed at the local college and was now being phased out of the school's curriculum. Fortunately, Kathy found a newfound passion that was part of her already exercised teaching muscle.: the Parent Talk System. Kathy now teaches a system all over the world that she knows and believes in. It’s a technique that’s proven to enhance the communication between you and your child based on respect and the opportunity fo...
From an Eating Disorder to Enjoying the Goodness of God's Provision - Rachel Tiemeyer Ep 35 - From Freezer to Table
July 09, 2018 16:00 - 35 minutes - 26.5 MBBinge eating and exercise became a habit for Rachel in college. Interestingly, her past never dictated an unhealthy preoccupation with food. Her upbringing didn’t point to reasons to overeat. But a slippery slope of typical college life found Rachel in a position of choosing food as a comfort. Eating enormous amounts of food in one sitting all alone, Rachel recounted that time would just stop in those moments. To counteract the eating, she exercised. The shame and secrets would become a cata...
Girl, Wash Your Face - Rachel Hollis Ep 34 - The choice to live a better life is up to You
June 27, 2018 15:57 - 40 minutes - 29.7 MBAre you discouraged because you think you should have been more successful, met certain milestones, achieved certain goals by a certain time or specific age? Today we fiercely reject that lie! Get ready to listen to this episode more than once because I’m positive you’ll want to hear (again and again) encouragement for authenticy, choosing joy, and doing the hard work that Rachel Hollis has to offer. As I dreamed about this podcast, I had the desire to share encouragement, hope, and real ...
Drug Addict to Recovery Advocate - Rhonda Bear
June 21, 2018 05:07 - 47 minutes - 34.7 MBRhonda chose drugs over her children. Wanted in three states, Rhonda was running from the law for her involvement with drugs and other criminal activity. Listen to this captivating story of a woman who was a slave to her addiction of drugs, a woman who believed the lie that doing anything to get her kids back, including prostitution and stealing, was the way to get redemption, a woman who sought safety and purpose in her marriage but found that it was one of the unsafest places for her...
Elizabeth Taylor - Depression and Waves of Change
June 13, 2018 12:49 - 50 minutes - 36.3 MBSomebody is yelling at me, telling me i'm worthless, screaming negative curses over me....except they aren't doing it with words…and it’s not they it’s me….it’s just feelings that are just washing over me... feelings of worthlessness, discouragement, negativity and overwhelm that eventually paralyzes me. Sometimes I can fully know this and yet I cannot stop feeling this way. My intellect confirms these aren't true feelings but brain is tricking my body into believing it's true and that reg...
Rachel Swanson - Refined and Restored
June 07, 2018 06:57 - 45 minutes - 33.4 MBFeeling like she wasn't good enough, feeling like she wasn't worthy, and then believing it put her in a state of darkness. Rachel opens up to us about a time in her life that she calls a spiritual depression. Postpartum Rachel was feeling low self-esteem but there was more to it than a chemical or hormonal imbalance. Her husband brought to her attention the emptiness and depression that she was experiencing. Rachel says that it was more of a spiritual depression because she was living and be...
Cara Whitney - Unbridled Faith
May 30, 2018 21:16 - 33 minutes - 25.2 MBShe describes it similar to sneaking pornography: Alone, ashamed, in secret, and lying about it. When Cara watched The Passion of the Christ, she was seeking for the truth in the story of the resurrection. In the past, Cara had made fun of Christians and thought of them as hypocrites. So to entertain the idea of believing that Jesus and his sacrifice was real, became a moment of choosing between something she knew she could be mocked for. In the beginning of their relationship, her husba...