Finding God in Our Pain

Sherrie Pilkington
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Finding God in Our Pain

Where is God when evil seems to be winning? Why would a good God allow such pain and suffering? This podcast takes a deep dive into our real life pain and looks for signs of life in the ashes.

  1. OCT 23

    Discovering God Through RevelationShip, with Cathy Garland

    Guest, Kathy Garland, shares her journey of faith and resilience through significant life challenges, including divorce, child loss, and a severe car accident. Despite these hardships, Kathy maintains her faith and introduces the concept of ”revelationship,” a term that emerged from a moment during a discussion with interns at her father’s church. This term encapsulates the process of deepening one’s relationship with God by recognizing and engaging with His revelations in various aspects of life, from scripture to creation, and even through suffering. Kathy emphasizes that theology is practical and that understanding God’s nature and revelations can profoundly impact one’s faith journey.

    1h 8m

  2. OCT 9

    The Trouble with Jesus, Navigating Faith with Constance Hastings

    My guest, Constance Hastings, the author of ”The Trouble with Jesus: Considerations Before You Walk Away,” stops by to discuss her book, which explores controversial topics in faith and theology. Constance shares her personal experiences with faith, prayer, and the transformative power of God’s love. We then explore themes like the authenticity of the scriptures, the importance of respectful conversations about faith, and the role of prayer in aligning oneself with God’s will. Along with those topics we also discuss the misconception of God as a divine fixer and the cultural hijacking of the concept of love. Constance emphasizes the necessity of knowing God to truly understand love and the significance of having a relationship with Him.

    1 hr

  3. SEP 25

    Finding Hope in the Ashes with Lea Turner

    Through multiple personal losses and hardships, including the death of loved ones, cancer, her son’s addiction, and a house fire, guest, Lea Turner emphasizes the importance of being honest with God about one’s pain and questions, even when they are not considered godly. Leah highlights that true intimacy with God develops through these trials, and she shares that documenting moments of joy and reaching out to friends have been essential practices for her during tough times. She also stresses that God provides comfort and signs of hope, like the butterflies she saw amidst the ashes of her destroyed home.

    1 hr

  4. SEP 11

    Navigating the Journey to Spiritual Maturity, with Dr. Sheila Jackson

    My guest, Dr. Sheila Jackson delves into the topic of spiritual maturity and the challenges believers face in their journey with Christ. Our discussion also touches on the relevance of faith and prayer in a believer’s life. Dr. Sheila highlights the significance of submitting one’s will to God and trusting in His plan, even when it requires personal sacrifice. Part of our conversation addresses the significance of spiritual dreams and visions. Dr. Sheila explains that dreams and visions connect believers to the spiritual realm and can serve as a way for God to communicate His intentions. She and I both share personal experiences of surrendering to God’s will and the profound rewards that come from obedience and deeper intimacy with Him. The conversation reveals the struggles and the ultimate joy found in fully relying on God’s guidance.

    1h 1m

  5. AUG 28

    Joining Jesus Christ in His Pursuit of Your LBGTQ Identified Child, With Melinda Patrick

    Guest, Melinda Patrick shares a thoughtful conversation about her experiences as a mother of a daughter who identifies as LGBTQ. Melinda delves into practical advice for parents struggling with similar situations, including the necessity of not trying to ”fix” their children but instead loving them and supporting them through their journey. Melinda recounts how her own journey has deepened her faith and transformed her understanding of God’s love and grace. The conversation underscores the importance of trusting God with the ultimate responsibility for their children’s lives and the significance of pursuing Jesus above all else. Melinda also highlights the need for community and resources to support parents, emphasizing that healing and transformation are long-term processes guided by faith and God’s timing.

    1h 13m

  6. AUG 14

    Micro Moments With God to Grow Relationship Intimacy

    In this episode, host Sherrie Pilkington explores the profound impact of the Bible study titled ”Do You Love Me? Exploring Our Relationships with God and Others” by Debbie Swindall, published by Grafted Life Ministries. Sherrie shares how the study, facilitated by her friend Amy Heilman from Breathe Deep Ministries, has deepened her intimacy with God, highlighting the simplicity yet profound nature of knowing God. Sherry emphasizes that true spiritual growth and healing come from intentionally making time to engage with God, particularly in moments of pain and suffering. She discusses her personal journey of finding healing through Theophastic Prayer and the importance of being still to hear God’s voice, especially in times of emotional and mental struggle.

    22 min

  7. JUL 31

    Breaking Cycles of Abuse and Trauma, with Lindsey Smith

    Bullet Points:*Impact of Trauma: Lindsey details the profound effects of her childhood trauma on her mental health, relationships, and self-worth. She describes how these experiences led to severe anxiety, depression, and feelings of shame, impacting her ability to form healthy relationships.*Healing Process: Lindsey explains how she sought various forms of therapy and self-help without success until she found healing through a relationship with Jesus. Her faith journey involved overcoming misconceptions about God and slowly understanding His true nature.*Forgiveness and Generational Curses: Lindsey discusses the importance of forgiveness in her healing process, including forgiving her father and ex-husband. She also highlights the role of breaking generational curses and soul ties as part of her spiritual and emotional recovery.*God's Redemption: Lindsey emphasizes the transformative power of God's love and redemption, stating that God can heal any trauma and restore what has been lost. She encourages others to trust in God's plan and His ability to bring good out of even the most painful experiences. Podcast Intro:Lindsey Smith is my guest today and I admire her courage to talk about the darkest experiences of trauma in her life; some of which include sexual abuse, marital abuse and the various ways it impacted her mental health and self-worth. Side Note: I want to pause for just a moment before I jump back into this intro because I want to point out how important it is that once we have healed we share our story of God turning our pain into purpose….right before Lindsey and I get together for this recording for her to share her testimony of healing and restoration despite the evil of this life, she gets a call that gives her some very disturbing news. This happens …I’d say with 1 out of every 15 of my guests; something unforeseen and certainly the timing is unexpected that an obstacle to our recording or a type of derailment presents itself and we have the decision to make, do we stop, do we delay or cancel our conversation. To me, it was obvious that the enemy wanted to break Lindsey’s focus, silence her voice, cause her to cancel our conversation. But the enemy did not win. We prayed and asked Holy Spirit to intervene and bring peace to her heart and mind so that the goodness of God could be proclaimed. We went from the prayer right into the recording and maybe it was just me but I could hear it in her voice as Holy Spirit began to bring her into a place of calm. Lindsey’s courage to share her story reveals her passion to let people know the importance of God’s role in her healing process, saying that it was through a gradual and gentle reintroduction to faith that she began to understand and accept God’s love and salvation. Every single one of us are created in God’s image, but we’re born into a sinful world. Lindsey, born in God’s perfect image entered into a generational curse that plagued her family which included sexual abuse and a lack of respect for the women in the family. Since no one before had stood in authority to break the curse Lindsey bore the effects that resulted in a very unstable and fearful mental state of mind. Fear crippled her ability to live her life, cultivate healthy relationships and make confident decisions. The expected result of these influences resulted in an abusive marriage for 18 years. We talk about the significance of breaking generational curses and soul ties as part of her spiritual healing and how God's guidance was crucial in orchestrating her recovery. Lindsey also discusses her journey through various forms of therapy, and her eventual realization that only through Jesus could she find true healing and freedom from shame. Lindsey's message is clear: despite the severity of her traumas, God's grace can transform and redeem, turning even the darkest experiences into sources of strength and hope. Listen in and be encouraged today! God’s heart for healing and

    52 min

  8. JUL 17

    No Longer in Bondage to Sexual Addiction, with Logan Hufford

    Logan Hufford shares his journey from a seemingly stable Christian upbringing to battling severe sexual addiction, including addiction to pornography and multiple affairs. He details the internal conflict he faced, particularly after getting married, as he struggled with deep self-hatred, shame, and despair. Logan emphasizes the nonlinear nature of recovery and the role of temptation in his life. He also discusses the transformative impact of entering a Christ-centered, intense recovery program, which helped him address his addiction and rebuild his life and marriage.

    1 min
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Where is God when evil seems to be winning? Why would a good God allow such pain and suffering? This podcast takes a deep dive into our real life pain and looks for signs of life in the ashes.

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  • Creator
    Sherrie Pilkington
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2020 All rights reserved.
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    Finding God in Our Pain

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