173 episodes

You don't have what it takes. You're not good enough. It's always going to be this way.

We've heard what trauma has to say– now it's time for the Truth.

Trauma inflicts a wound that allows shame to infect the soul. At its core, shame lies to us about who we are and Whose we are – it tells us we are unloved and on our own.

And I don’t know about you, but I’m SO tired of listening to all of that.

The Truth & Our Trauma is a podcast dedicated to discovering how sacred reconnection breaks the bondages of trauma & shame. We explore ways to practically encounter the Spirit of Truth on the journey to healing, and discuss how to live from our truest identities as daughters & sons of the Living God.

For more on faith + emotional wellness, visit us at www.UncommonValor.co

The Truth and Our Trauma Uncommon Valor

    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 187 Ratings

You don't have what it takes. You're not good enough. It's always going to be this way.

We've heard what trauma has to say– now it's time for the Truth.

Trauma inflicts a wound that allows shame to infect the soul. At its core, shame lies to us about who we are and Whose we are – it tells us we are unloved and on our own.

And I don’t know about you, but I’m SO tired of listening to all of that.

The Truth & Our Trauma is a podcast dedicated to discovering how sacred reconnection breaks the bondages of trauma & shame. We explore ways to practically encounter the Spirit of Truth on the journey to healing, and discuss how to live from our truest identities as daughters & sons of the Living God.

For more on faith + emotional wellness, visit us at www.UncommonValor.co

    191. When Prayer Seems Pointless

    191. When Prayer Seems Pointless

    Do you ever wonder if prayer even matters? In difficult seasons, we may struggle with the feeling that prayer is pointless- we may think, "Isn't God just going to do what He's going to do anyway?" Michelle shares about a dark season when she wrestled with trusting God and how prayer played a huge role in helping her get unstuck. 
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    • 23 min
    190. When You're Just Too Tired to Get Back Up Again | Lina Abujamra

    190. When You're Just Too Tired to Get Back Up Again | Lina Abujamra

    Hardships and suffering can knock us down so hard that we just get tired of having to get back up again. But what if it doesn't all depend on us? Lina Abujamra shares how resiliency doesn't really depend on us doing more, but rather on simply learning to abide in the love of God for us as He works through our weaknesses. She also talks about how suffering frees us from a dependency on our own performance so we can instead experience what it is to be loved as children of God.
    Check out Unshakable Moxie by Our Daily Bread
    Purchase the NEW Ignite: Strategic Prayer Planner & Journal
    Download Your Free Guide: Over|Thinking: Get Out of Your Head & On With Your Life
    Follow Michelle on Instagram @themichelledonnelly
    For individual support with your faith & emotional wellness journey, visit uncommonvalor.co

    • 46 min
    189. When God Hasn't Answered Your Prayers Yet | Rachel Miller

    189. When God Hasn't Answered Your Prayers Yet | Rachel Miller

    Waiting seasons can get long and the ache of unmet longing can often be too much to deal with. What do we do when God hasn't answered our prayers? Rachel Miller shares the importance of allowing longings to exist, and how to deal with times when the discouragement is overwhelming. She also discusses what God is doing through these seasons of hoping and waiting, and why God doesn't take the desires of our hearts away (even if we ask Him to).
    Check out Rachel's book, When it Hurts to Hope: Honest Conversations about Living with Unmet Longing
    Follow Rachel on Instagram @rachel.s.miller and RachelMillerAuthor.com
    Purchase the NEW Ignite: Strategic Prayer Planner & Journal
    Download Your Free Guide: Over|Thinking: Get Out of Your Head & On With Your Life
    Follow Michelle on Instagram @themichelledonnelly
    For individual support with your faith & emotional wellness journey, visit uncommonvalor.co

    • 33 min
    188. Are Smartphones Making Loneliness + Anxiety Worse? | Dr. Darren Whitehead

    188. Are Smartphones Making Loneliness + Anxiety Worse? | Dr. Darren Whitehead

    Most of us have a smartphone so we can stay connected, yet they may actually be making loneliness worse. Dr. Darren Whitehead discusses the impact of smartphones on your mental, emotional, & spiritual well-being, and how distraction devices worsen anxiety and loneliness. He shares how a digital fast can recalibrate your attention span, boost the quality of your relationships, and restore your spiritual vitality in the Lord.
    Grab a copy of Darren's book, The Digital Fast: 40 Days to Detox Your Mind & Reclaim What Matters Most and follow Darren on Instagram @darrenwhitehead
    Purchase the NEW Ignite: Strategic Prayer Planner & Journal
    Download Your Free Guide: Over|Thinking: Get Out of Your Head & On With Your Life
    Follow Michelle on Instagram @themichelledonnelly
    For individual support with your faith & emotional wellness journey, visit uncommonvalor.co

    • 37 min
    187. Christianity + Codependency | How THESE 5 Scriptures Get Twisted to Teach Us to Tolerate Toxicity

    187. Christianity + Codependency | How THESE 5 Scriptures Get Twisted to Teach Us to Tolerate Toxicity

    Unlearning codependent behaviors often means identifying how you learned them in the first place. And while often family of origin issues are a major factor, sometimes our religious contexts can also be part of the problem. Michelle discusses 5 Bible verses that are often misquoted and misapplied that teach us to tolerate toxic and abusive treatment. She discusses why these verses often don't mean what we have been told they do, and points to Scriptures that actually encourage us to avoid harmful people.
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    Purchase the NEW Ignite: Strategic Prayer Planner & Journal
    Download Your Free Guide: Over|Thinking: Get Out of Your Head & On With Your Life
    Follow Michelle on Instagram @themichelledonnelly
    For individual support with your faith & emotional wellness journey, visit uncommonvalor.co

    • 28 min
    E186. Is it Toxic? It it Abusive?

    E186. Is it Toxic? It it Abusive?

    Whether you're in an unhealthy relationship right now or you're worried about being in another one, it's not uncommon to wonder "Is this person toxic or are they abusive?" Michelle discusses the differences and similarities of toxic behavior and abusive behavior, and why we struggle to know the difference. More importantly, Michelle shares how toxicity and abuse differ from healthy relationships, and what you can do to move towards them.
    Register NOW for NO | TOX- The Toxic Relationship Healing Intensive and the LIVE Masterclass "Don't Get Fooled Again: Decoding the Red Flags and Mixed Messages of Toxic People"
    Purchase the NEW Ignite: Strategic Prayer Planner & Journal
    Download Your Free Guide: Over|Thinking: Get Out of Your Head & On With Your Life
    Follow Michelle on Instagram @themichelledonnelly
    For individual support with your faith & emotional wellness journey, visit uncommonvalor.co

    • 26 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
187 Ratings

187 Ratings

KateBohacek ,

One of my favorite podcasts!

Michele’s wisdom, authenticity and gentleness are currently helping me navigate a very very hard season in my life. Im so thankful for her ministry!

Linds419hat ,

Great stuff!

Michelle’s ministry has blessed me in so many ways. I’m so thankful I stumbled on this podcast a couple years ago, and highly recommend it.

Mellvxo ,

The best podcast ever!

Although I’m upset that I’m just now finding this podcast, I’m also extremely happy and grateful because it’s awesome! Thank you for helping me get through some of these confusing and painful moments as a single Christian mom. I appreciate that you give both biblical and practical examples when speaking on these topics. Please continue to come out with even more amazing content! 🙂

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