Beauty in the Broken

Content note: discussion of depression, anxiety, suicide, sexual assault, and pornography. On this special episode of the podcast producer Michael joins our host Mia for a conversation highlighting men's mental health in honor of Men's Mental Health Awareness month. Michael gets real talking about depression, anxiety, suicide, sexual abuse, and pornography that causes so many men to live in shame and isolation. https://www.allsecurefoundation.org/about-ushttps://dankuiper.com/finding-fathers-love/https://www.battlecryinternational.orghttps://wildatheart.org/events/wild-at-heart-retreat/https://www.vetcenter.va.govSuicide hotline: call or text 988

This episode features host, Mia, sharing a testimony with the theology of suffering she has discovered through hard seasons in life, discovering how to live in God's all sufficient grace and not lean on her own understanding.

Carter had a childhood that was steeped in church culture and there came a point where he couldn't take it at face value anymore. He spent time researching, not just Christianity, but other religions, and it all pointed him back to Christ. Listen to this conversation with our host Mia as he shares his journey of faith and its intersection with science and art.

Chris Decker knew from a young age that he was neurodivergent however as an adult he learned how deep that ran. Listen in to this conversation about Chris' journey to understanding himself as a Highly Sensitive Person, the emotions that come with being an HSP, and the importance of setting boundaries to protect his energy.

In a time where millions of people are walking away from the church Clint and Rose of Lighthouse Vineyard share how they have created a space where people are coming back to church, back to God, and finding healing for their brokenness in the process.https://www.lighthousevineyard.church

Lilli was born to two parents deep in addiction, for her, though, this was just normal life. She was ultimately removed from her home due to drug activity and sexual abuse. At 12 years old she ran away from the group home she was in which began years of being trafficked and also trafficking drugs. That's not how her story ends, though, she met Jesus in a jail cell and her life has never been the same. Listen in to our host Mia's little sister as she shares her story of being trafficked as a team and ultimately becoming a treasured member of a family.National Human Trafficking Hotline call 1-888-373-7888 or text INFO to 233733Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline call 800-422-4453 or text BEGIN to 800Spa Women's Ministry Home

On this episode of the podcast John shares the journey of growing up in the church to living with an opioid addiction and how the process of recovery taught him what we all should know, we are all recovering from the fall and all need Jesus to live recovered from our sins. https://www.battlecryinternational.org/

This episode features Angie, a repeat guest from Season 1, she and host Mia discuss their shared experience of being diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood and the freedom that came with understanding themselves through the lens of neurodivergence.

As Heart Health Awareness Month comes to a close, host Mia discusses the common, but under-discussed mental health piece of heart disease. Listen in as she shares the mental health battle with depression, anxiety, and PTSD that she fought after her heart attack and open heart surgery.

***Content note: mention of drug use, sexual assault, overdose, and domestic violence*** Anisa had a typical millennial childhood in the Bible Belt, but as a teen she experienced a sexual assault and ultimately in adulthood lived through a life threatening meth addiction. Listen to the story of how she found and fought for recovery to finally live free and fully as herself.Celebraterecovery.com

Listen in as host, Mia, and producer, Michael, share what it was like to be displaced from their home following a flood and the important impact that community has had on them during time of crisis in their lives.

Join us for a new season of the podcast! Our host, Mia, shares a message on how we, the reconciled, can live out a ministry and message of reconciliation bringing hope and healing to a hurting and broken world.

Join us for the final episode of season 1 of the podcast where host Mia shares an encouraging word on incorporating rhythms of rest into our lives.

Content notes: mention of porn, sex, and masturbationLike many millennial women our guest grew up with the purity culture narrative that ultimately led to a shotgun wedding when her parents found out she was having sex with her boyfriend. She shares the effects that her now ex-husband's pornography addiction had on her and how she has found healing in rewriting her own narrative through romance novels.To Hell and Back - Kindle edition by Linville, LH. Romance Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. https://www.amazon.com/Hell-Back-LH-Linville-ebook/dp/B0D7BJS672/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=2SCW82B0XA9Z4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jlCMLNUq-AZ4Kz8epqmdNw.tiFfDuYnSKLF1yzzY66xY8HvwLbIW38aoJ6odlH5fO0&dib_tag=se&keywords=to+hell+and+back+LH+linville&qid=1729721747&sprefix=to+hell+and+back+lh+linville%2Caps%2C85&sr=8-1

October is pregnancy and infant loss awareness month. Listen in as host, Mia, and producer, Michael share the story of their own miscarriage in hopes to bring you comfort and break the stigma around talking about prenatal loss.

Content warning: mention of child abuse, abortion, and suicide Dede's story is like many Gen X and Millennial women who have found out as adults that they are on the autism spectrum. Listen in as she shares with host, Mia, life before her diagnosis and the freedom she is finding after her autism diagnosis. Asperger's & Autism Community | Wrong Planet (https://wrongplanet.net/)

When a piano is so far out of tune that it can't be tuned it needs to be revoiced. This is the belief behind the ministry Revoice, they believe the church has gotten too far out of tune when it comes to the LGBTQIA community and are seeking to Revoice the church. Listen in as podcast host Mia recaps this year's Revoice conference with her brother, Chris and their friend, Nick. https://revoicelibrary.sardius.live/ (https://revoicelibrary.sardius.live/)Revoice 25 (https://www.revoice.org/conference25)

As a young adult, podcast guest Danny, found himself in a relationship where he lost sight of who he was. This loss of so many important elements of himself ultimately led to a suicide attempt. Listen in as he shares the important factor that friends played in walking him back to God and renewing his love for worship.Suicide prevention:988lifeline.orgCall or text: 988

Author and speaker Tom Rose shares the story of losing his wife and how he not only adjusted to life without her, but how he has also helped countless others in the aftermath of the death of a loved one. https://www.thomaslrose.com

Join us on a very special episode where podcast host Mia talks to her teenage son about ADHD. They talk about being diagnosed in the same doctor visit, the struggles of neurodivergence, and ultimately finding success through treating ADHD

Content warning: child abuse, domestic violence, death of a child.Even from before birth Joe Tran had a supernatural protection on his life. Even from a young age he knew something more was out there and eventually he learned that “something more” was God. Listen to this episode as Joe shares the hope he had even in moments of abuse that ultimately led him to God and a life of discipling others in the faith. Child abuse hotline: Child Help call or text 800.422.4453 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233Suicide and crisis helpline: 988

Listen in to this conversation between podcast host Mia and her longtime friend Angie Frye. They discuss their experience with eating disorders and also the journey to healing and recovery. If you have struggled with your relationship with food or with your body this episode will no doubt encourage you.

Emma Irick thought she had her future plans set until an accident changed her whole trajectory. Emma shares how her faith took deep root in the hardest season of her life and allowed her to take steps into a future that is bigger than she imagined.

What happens when a Christian leader finds themselves questioning the very faith they have built a life on? This was the exact spot Devin Braun found himself in. This episodes share his journey from questioning God's existence to finding deep faith through orthodoxy. If you yourself have ever gone through deconstruction or find yourself there now, you won't want to miss this conversation.How God Changes Your Brain: Breakthrough Findings from a Leading Neuroscientist https://www.amazon.com/How-Changes-Your-Brain-Neuroscientist/dp/0345503422http://www.andrewnewberg.com/

When David Murrell faced a season of overwhelming grief he came to the realization that the faith he had up to that point was not going to carry him through that season of loss. Listen in as David shares his journey through a crisis of faith that led him to greater mental health, deeper faith, and a higher understanding of who Christ is.

Melanie Birky, 7th degree black belt and 5 time world Tae Kwon Do champion shares how she shifted from placing her worth in her own accomplishments to placing it in her identity in Christ. Her insight will no doubt help you go from hustle to hope as she encourages listeners to find their value in being rather than doing. https://www.facebook.com/groups/faithfreedomandfulfillment

In honor of Mother's Day this podcast features our host, Mia's, mom. She shares ideas and insights into how to care for people who are in a broken season and why it is so important that we make others feel seen and loved. What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him?If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food,and one of you says to them, "Go in peace, be warmed and filled," without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that?So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.James 2:14-17

A simple invitation to work out with a friend became the very thing that would draw Kristine Mathews out of a traumatic relationship, alcoholism, and out of her shell. Listen in as the strongman athlete known as Panda shares how the sport helped her find sobriety, a career, and most importantly herself. https://pandapwr.my.canva.site/allthingspandahttps://www.instagram.com/j/AbaU602LCi0TMn9p/https://www.facebook.com/pandie21https://www.beltfedstrength.com/our-athleteshttps://athleticbrewing.com/collections/beer?r=myx4k&utm_campaign=bc&utm_source=ambassador&utm_content=myx4kSave 20% ^ using code KristineM20

When David Murrell faced a season of overwhelming grief he came to the realization that the faith he had up to that point was not going to carry him through that season of loss. Listen in as David shares his journey through a crisis of faith that led him to greater mental health, deeper faith, and a higher understanding of who Christ is.

Arnell McCoy aka “The Real Patience” lost his mom in 1999, but it took 17 years to push through the road block of resentment before he could finally start his grief journey. Not only did he find healing, he is helping others care for themselves well through the grieving process. This episode will be like sitting down with a spiritual mentor as Arnell shares his own grief journey and the insight he gained through clinical chaplaincyhttps://linktr.ee/therealpatience

Dan Kuiper is the adult child of an alcoholic and everything changed for him one day when a pastor uncovered that he saw God as the angry, disapproving, volatile father that his earthly father was. Listen to this episode as Dan shares how he went from not wanting to live to fully living in God's grace. He will share how he healed from his own trauma and how he is helping others heal from their trauma, too.HOME | BattleCryIntl (https://www.battlecryinternational.org/)Dan Kuiper - Dan Kuiper, Speaker, Author, Blogger (http://www.dankuiper.com/)Women Revealed (https://www.womenrevealed.org/)

Life can be confusing for a gay kid growing up in a Midwest church. Listen in as podcast host Mia talks with her brother Chris about his story from coming out to himself, to his family, to his community, and to his church leadership. As a gay man Chris has chosen to live single and celibate, this episode unpacks his journey with laughter, love, and a few tears. Revoice | Supporting Sexual Minority ChristiansThe Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender | Equipping Christian Leaders, Churches & Organizations Interview with Misty Irons: https://audioboom.com/posts/8195277-gay-identity-gentile-christians-and-revoice-misty-ironsChris's Sunday school teaching: https://youtu.be/JydcT9JK360?feature=shared

Did you know that women are 7x more likely than men to be misdiagnosed when having a heart attack? Listen in as host Mia shares her own story of misdiagnosis and the journey from heart attack to recovery to overcoming PTSD in this special heart health awareness episode of Beauty in the Broken.https://www.heart.org/https://www.goredforwomen.org/https://www.parkview.com/medical-services/heart?utm_source=eruptr&utm_medium=cpc&cr=heart_vascular&utm_campaign=heart_vascular&utm_term=cardiac%20scan&gbraid=0AAAAACEfAUmcCxwFwgUwZ8hXx4ZFRmd8I&gclid=Cj0KCQiA2eKtBhDcARIsAEGTG402l-LHSgDUYmVaNV6nDKrRb-NWu0gVvcaHOAOSvaYUjbn5eG6ci0saAm_AEALw_wcB

It's easy to promise "for better or for worse" on your wedding day, but what about when one partner has to cash in on the "in sickness and in health" part of those vows? Listen in as podcast host, Mia, talks with her husband and podcast producer, Michael, about the transition and challenges of caring for a sick spouse. He will share the fear in watching a spouse face illness and the way that strength sports helped him to start caring for himself again.

On this pilot episode of Beauty in the Broken you will hear the inspiration behind the show as podcast host, Mia Albert, shares her story out of a season of suffering. She talks about being diagnosed with diabetes, having multiple cancer scares, a heart attack followed by open heart surgery, a battle with her mental health, and the community that helped her hold onto hope and find healing in the end.

Real life stories of brokenness and the beauty that can be born in the healing journey.