Purpose Through Pain

Katrina Richardson
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Have you ever wanted to ask God why? Why did this happen? Why me? Just, why? Well, I'm here to tell you you're not alone. Life can be painful and things happen that can have us questioning God's goodness and His plan. And while I can't promise that this podcast will answer all of your questions or heal any of your wounds, my prayer is to help you cling to the truth that whatever pain you're going through -- whether physical, emotional or circumstantial -- God will take that pain and use it for His purpose.

  1. 01/06/2023

    Ep. 30 - Acceptance

    HAPPY NEW YEAR! Thank you so much for coming back to the Purpose Through Pain Podcast this year! I'm so excited about what this year has in store!! From here on out, new episodes will be airing every Friday instead of every Wednesday for no reason other than it just felt like the right thing to do! Today we're talking about acceptance and accepting things as God has laid them out in your life instead of living in denial. We want to break those shackles and live in the truly free life He has called us to live! So join me on this week's episode and please share this with a friend so we can get the message out there! Scripture: Romans 8:28 John 16:33 John 9:3 And, remember that your pain isn't pointless and God's got a beautiful purpose all planned out just for YOU. Audio by Woodward, Josh.  "Josie Has The Upper Hand." Only Whispering, Josh Woodward, 2015-02-21, Free Music Archive, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/Only_Whispering/JoshWoodward-NQC-10-JosieHasTheUpperHand_1237

  2. 12/28/2022

    Ep. 29 - My Testimony

    For the final episode of 2022, I wanted to share my testimony and let you know how Jesus radically changed my life. This episode is also a timely release because the day after this is published marks 7 years since Jesus came into my life! Hallelujah! Thank you so much for supporting my podcast this year and I hope you continue to as we take it into a new year! Mentioned Scripture: James 2:19 Ephesians 2:10 And, remember that your pain isn't pointless and God's got a beautiful purpose all planned out just for YOU. Audio by Woodward, Josh.  "Josie Has The Upper Hand." Only Whispering, Josh Woodward, 2015-02-21, Free Music Archive, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/Only_Whispering/JoshWoodward-NQC-10-JosieHasTheUpperHand_1237

    Ep. 29 - My Testimony

  3. 12/14/2022

    Ep. 28 - That's Not What The Bible Says

    Today I want to talk about some common things that both Christians and non-Christians alike believe are biblical.. but aren't. We're gonna talk about the lies that: 1. God will never give you more than you can handle 1 Corinthians 10:13 Psalm 18:2 2. Nothing bad will happen to you if you're a Christian John 15:18-19 1 Peter 5:8-10 Luke 9:23-24 Isaiah 41:10 Isaiah 43:2 3. Drinking is a sin Ephesians 5:18 Proverbs 20:1 Galatians 5:19-21 https://www.openbible.info/topics/alcohol Romans 14 I Corinthians 8 4. If you're a good person, you'll go to Heaven Matthew 7:22-23 James 2:24 John 3:18 And, remember that your pain isn't pointless and God's got a beautiful purpose all planned out just for YOU. Audio by Woodward, Josh.  "Josie Has The Upper Hand." Only Whispering, Josh Woodward, 2015-02-21, Free Music Archive, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/Only_Whispering/JoshWoodward-NQC-10-JosieHasTheUpperHand_1237

    Ep. 28 - That's Not What The Bible Says

  4. 12/07/2022

    Ep. 27 - Abandoned

    This week I want to explore the story of Joseph in the book of Genesis and how God used his story of abandonment for His will and how it had an important part to play in so many things that were to come. Mentioned Scripture: Genesis 37:12-36 Deuteronomy 4:31 Deuteronomy 31:6 Joshua 1:5 Psalm 16:8 Genesis 39:2 Genesis 39:20-22 Genesis 41:39-40 Genesis 50:19-20 John 9:3 And, remember that your pain isn't pointless and God's got a beautiful purpose all planned out just for YOU. Audio by Woodward, Josh.  "Josie Has The Upper Hand." Only Whispering, Josh Woodward, 2015-02-21, Free Music Archive, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/Only_Whispering/JoshWoodward-NQC-10-JosieHasTheUpperHand_1237

    Ep. 27 - Abandoned

  5. 11/23/2022

    Ep. 26 - Infertility to Adoption

    This week for National Adoption Month I'm talking with Jill Hickerson about her journey through infertility and how she and her husband came to adoption. All Jill wanted was a baby : it was all she thought about, talked about and prayed about but God's plan for her becoming a mom was not through pregnancy and once she learned to fully trust God and see that her plan was not the end all be all, she found both motherhood and peace. Scripture References: Philippians 4:6-7 James 1:2-4 Book Reference: Dear God, Why Can't I Have A Baby? by Janet Thompson Quotes: When you pray the right way and you pray His will, His blessings for you are so much more than you can possibly imagine. Audio by Woodward, Josh.  "Josie Has The Upper Hand." Only Whispering, Josh Woodward, 2015-02-21, Free Music Archive, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/Only_Whispering/JoshWoodward-NQC-10-JosieHasTheUpperHand_1237 Episode segments Edit audio

    Ep. 26 - Infertility to Adoption

  6. 11/16/2022

    Ep. 25 - Foster to Adopt

    This week for National Adoption Month I'm talking with Joni McCann. 8 1/2 years ago her and her husband became foster parents and just 7 months into that journey they had twin boys, straight out of the NICU, placed in their home who, 1 year later would become their adopted children. Today, their family serves as missionaries in South America and are able to use their story of adoption and the fact that their family looks different as a testimony to the Father's love for us. Scripture References: Luke 12:25 2 Corinthians 10:5 Ephesians 1:5 Book Reference: Radical by David Platt Audio by Woodward, Josh.  "Josie Has The Upper Hand." Only Whispering, Josh Woodward, 2015-02-21, Free Music Archive, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/Only_Whispering/JoshWoodward-NQC-10-JosieHasTheUpperHand_1237 Episode segments Edit audio

    Ep. 25 - Foster to Adopt

  7. 11/09/2022

    Ep. 24 - Miscarriage to Adoption

    November is National Adoption Month so for the month of November, each weekly episode will feature an interview with someone with a different kind of adoption experience. Today's guest Kristen Diaz, always had it in her plans to adopt. Adoption was never her backup plan to infertility, rather the plan after having a biological child of her own. However, after a couple miscarriages, the Lord opened a door for Kristen and her husband, Charlie, to start pursuing adoption for baby number 1 in their family. Her story points to several important themes : Rely on the Lord. Depend on the Lord. Trust in the Lord. You can find Kristen on Instagram and follow her adoption journey @kdiaz12691 Audio by Woodward, Josh.  "Josie Has The Upper Hand." Only Whispering, Josh Woodward, 2015-02-21, Free Music Archive, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/Only_Whispering/JoshWoodward-NQC-10-JosieHasTheUpperHand_1237 Episode segments Edit audio

    Ep. 24 - Miscarriage to Adoption

  8. 11/02/2022

    Ep. 23 - Adoption As Plan A : International Adoption

    November is National Adoption Month so for the month of November, each weekly episode will feature an interview with someone with a different kind of adoption experience. Today's guest Samantha Benko, falls under a couple of different categories: she and her husband, Alex, are still in the process of their adoption, they are adopting a sibling group, they are pursuing international adoption and finally, they chose to pursue adoption as plan A when starting their family. Scripture References: Romans 8 Romans 8:16 Romans 8:26 Romans 8:28 Psalm 77 Recommended Podcast: Risen Motherhood : John Piper's Encouragement for Moms in Suffering, Ep. 162 : https://open.spotify.com/episode/2OOW5CEyAZykeTvEhOL23j?si=OK-UJOGmR129CAKyQRYP6A&utm_source=copy-link  Recommended Book: Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop : https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433561484?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share  You can find Samantha on Instagram and follow their adoption journey @samantha_benko Audio by Woodward, Josh.  "Josie Has The Upper Hand." Only Whispering, Josh Woodward, 2015-02-21, Free Music Archive, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/Only_Whispering/JoshWoodward-NQC-10-JosieHasTheUpperHand_1237

    Ep. 23 - Adoption As Plan A : International Adoption
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Have you ever wanted to ask God why? Why did this happen? Why me? Just, why? Well, I'm here to tell you you're not alone. Life can be painful and things happen that can have us questioning God's goodness and His plan. And while I can't promise that this podcast will answer all of your questions or heal any of your wounds, my prayer is to help you cling to the truth that whatever pain you're going through -- whether physical, emotional or circumstantial -- God will take that pain and use it for His purpose.

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  • Creator
    Katrina Richardson
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Katrina Richardson
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