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What happens when your spiritual practices lose their vibrancy and a routine evolves into mere obligation? Join us for an eye-opening episode of the Weed Seeds and Beautiful Things podcast as we welcome fellow podcaster and author Brenna Covelens. Brenna shares her profound journey of faith, detailing the emotional and spiritual challenges she faced when her once-refreshing spiritual practices became monotonous. She candidly speaks about a life-altering accident on a rainy day, offering an in...

Can the paths of righteousness truly lead us through affliction and into a deeper connection with God? Join me, Connie, on the latest episode of the Weed Seeds and Beautiful Things podcast as we explore this profound concept through the timeless wisdom of Psalm 23. In "Pathways to Deeper Righteousness," we challenge the conventional understanding of righteousness by dissecting its definitions and considering a more genuine interpretation. We uncover the enrichment that comes from navigating l...

What if your entire life was shaped by a misdiagnosis at the age of 11? Join me on this deeply personal episode of the Weed Seeds and Beautiful Things podcast as I recount my tumultuous journey of being wrongly diagnosed with schizophrenia due to the autoimmune disorder PANDAS. Discover how this pivotal experience transformed my understanding of resilience and identity, and how it propelled me to reframe my life's narrative. Drawing powerful parallels to the biblical transformation of Saul to...

Navigating through life's valleys of adversity, I, Connie, open the doors to my soul, revealing the struggles with Lyme disease and the looming threat of a blood-related cancer. The fear, the discouragement, the chaos that clouds our true calling are but stepping stones to resilience, as I've learned by walking this challenging path. In a raw and candid conversation, we take solace in Psalms 22, drawing parallels to David's trials and the unwavering presence of God. Join us as we explore the ...

Have you ever felt like you're wandering through a desert in your life, searching for a sign of hope or growth? Join me, Connie, as I bear my soul about the trials I've weathered and the resiliency I've cultivated by placing my trust in God's plan. In this heartfelt episode, we traverse the biblical landscape of transformation – where deserts bloom with life – and reflect on the powerful metaphor of 'planting seeds in the desert'. Together, we consider the paradox of finding strength when fac...

Facing the heat of life's challenges can leave us searching for a beacon of hope, and it was during one such personal 'furnace' moment that a profound truth struck me: we are never alone in these trials. My own journey through the shadows of loss became a canvas for expression, where each brushstroke was a step toward healing and resilience. This episode is an intimate exploration of how our darkest times can lead to the most illuminating of transformations. As we delve into the stirring prom...