The Beautiful Suffering Podcast

Welcome to the Beautiful Suffering Podcast. In this podcast I want to help you in your journey through life's challenges and difficulties. Here we bring the practical to the spiritual. Here we are moving from PAIN, TO PURPOSE . . We have a special guest. Blogger. Host of beingone podcast… the journey to becoming one with Christ in our every day lives as human beings. Today we unpack the topic of finding faith in the wilderness. We all have had to walk through those dry seasons, and maybe you're in one right now. Check out this episode! Share it with someone that you know it can bless!

Welcome to the Beautiful Suffering Podcast. In this podcast I want to help you in your journey through life's challenges and difficulties. Here we bring the practical to the spiritual. Here we are moving from PAIN, TO PURPOSE . . We have a special guest. He's the author of the book “When words don't come easy.” He says that “there is beauty in the broken.” God redeems our stories, give purpose to our pain, and still uses us to change the world. . . You can connect with him on instagram @andybhoward . . Share this with someone you think it can help!

Welcome to the Beautiful Suffering Podcast. In this podcast I want to help you in your journey through life's challenges and difficulties. Here we bring the practical to the spiritual. Here we are moving from PAIN, TO PURPOSE . . We have a special guest. We met on Instagram and she is the author of the book “Be Kind to Yourself First.” She's also is a licensed therapist. Today, I want you to hear her story of how she has suffered through having eczema prone skin. Her journey through this, I believe can be a testimony to encourage many who are out there who have different conditions that come and go. Even with this condition, she's still walks confidently “in her own skin.” . . Share this with someone you think it can bless!

Besides being discriminated for being diagnosed with cerebral palsy, and being told that a Pastor should not have any disabilities, Pastor Michael unpacks God has enabled him to leverage his pain to find purpose. He leads a ministry entitled "Limping for Jesus." Truth be told, whether suffering from a disability or not, we all are limping in some way. Whether it's emotionally, mentally, or if it's in the new way we are called to walk after having encountered God. Tune in to today's episode of incredible faith and beautiful suffering. Share this episode with a friend!

Welcome back to the Beautiful Suffering Podcast. In this podcast I want to help you in your journey through life's challenges and difficulties. Here we bring the practical to the spiritual. Here we are moving from PAIN, TO PURPOSE. Today we have special guest, Anastasia Jones, storytelling coach, speaker, writer, and so much more. This is her saying “speak with power and monetize your genius.” Today, we dig into the importance of owning your story, and sharing your story. Narratives contain our uniqueness and it's the way in which we continuing on in the process of becoming. I hope by the end of this episode you are inspired to know that your story is not in vain. And your voice matters. If you find any value in this episode share it with a friend.

Have you received a cancer diagnosis? Do you know someone who has? Today we get to hear from someone who has, and hopefully be inspired to find purpose in it, and to keep moving forward. Without further adieu, let's welcome Eraina Irene. . . Don't forget to follow Eraine @rejoiceinsuffering and www.rejoiceinyoursuffering.com

Besides the fact that I kept saying "Flee" instead of "Freeze," check out my live discussion with a LMFT and LMFT Registered intern on this topic. If it adds any value go ahead and share it with a friend. . . You can follow them on IG: @richlydeb @ab_counseling

We have a special guest. She is an incredible singer, songwriter, speaker, and so much more. When I met her, we clicked instantly, and I knew from that point that it was a God connection. Today we are going to be talking about a topic, that is not easy, and often ignored and overlooked. The topic is “Beyond The Divorce.” Jai has walked through it personally and has often found life beyond it and I believe her story can encourage someone out there who has walked through it, or is currently going through it now. I pray this episode is encouraging and inspiring. . . Feel free to connect with her @jaitalks on IG, or go to her website justjai.com

Deferment is beautiful when it applies to things like loans, or things in that nature. But deferment is not so beautiful when it's your hope. Check out today's episode as I share on the challenges that come when our hopes are deferred.

Last week we talked about the first Garden. How Jesus was called to the Garden of Gethsemane… not all gardens are glorious. . . In one of Jesus' most darkest moments, His close friends were sleeping Pressing produces oil Jesus can relate to our pains and sufferings Even when we feel alone He is with us Today we continue it with a part 2 and I want to talk about another Garden. THE GARDEN TOMB . . . Don't forget to subscribe and share with a friend!

Ever wondered what it was like for Jesus to suffer? Ever wondered why would God see it fit to allow His only Son to go through pain? Join me as I share some thoughts from a chapter in my book on the topic “Gardens.” . . Don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with someone who it can bless!

Here is part 2 of our conversation on the mass shootings that has been taking place. We hope you receive comfort listening to it. . . Enjoy this episode!

Welcome to the Beautiful Suffering Podcast. In this podcast I want to help you in your journey through life's challenges and difficulties. Here we bring the practical to the spiritual. Here we are moving from PAIN, TO PURPOSE . . Today I have a special guest. Pastor Marcus Green who pastors in Texas has also worked as a teacher. Tune in as we have an open discussion on the pain taking place from another mass shooting. This becoming quite a bit numbing. Pastor Marcus and I share a candid conversation amidst a ton of pain and devastation. Here is part 1 of the discussion. We hope you receive comfort listening to it. . . Tune back in for Pt. 2 next week!

Welcome to the Beautiful Suffering Podcast. In this podcast I want to help you in your journey through life's challenges and difficulties. Here we bring the practical to the spiritual. Here we are moving from PAIN, TO PURPOSE. Today we are going to speak about how, though solid in faith, Justin, had a moment where he needed to deconstruct his faith, and receive a fresh new revelation of who God is. If you are going through a season of deconstruction, may this episode help you navigate through it as well as give you a safe space to process it. . . Don't forget to check out Justin's website www.jnboothby.com . . Thank you for tuning in!

Welcome back to the Beautiful Suffering Podcast. . . This is part 3 of the series "Heal-thy." We often pray for healing but are unwilling to adapt the behaviors that help sustain the healing. Your healing can be one health disciplined decision away. We have another special guest. He is a professional trainer and is passionate about helping people in their physical health journey. He drops some gems that be applied right away. You can follow him @coach.moposivity . . I pray that this episode is a blessing to you. Don't forget to subscribe and share it with someone that you think this can help.

Thank you all for tuning back into the Beautiful Suffering podcast. In today's episode, you get part 2 of the theme "heal-thy." Some healings that we are believing for require new health habits. Part 1 was with Fab, who is a professional health coach. Part 2, we have another health coach, and his name is Carey. In this episode, Carey breaks down some practical things you can be doing NOW, to make your way towards a more holistic life. . . I pray that you enjoy the episode, and you can connect with him on IG @careya.roberts. Feel free to share this episode with someone who you think it can bless. . . Thank you fam!

Are you tired of adulting? Have we become so grown that we have lost what it means to be joyful? Check out my conversation with Drew Knight, a music producer and chef, as we unpack the importance of finding joy in all that we do. . . Feel free to share this with someone you know that it can help.

Welcome to the Beautiful Suffering Podcast. In this podcast I want to help you in your journey through life's challenges and difficulties. Here we bring the practical to the spiritual. Here we are moving from PAIN, TO PURPOSE . . Is it too late to change my book title? Check out today's episode as I share why I am thinking about changing the title to my book. . . Don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with a friend!

Welcome to the Beautiful Suffering Podcast. In this podcast I want to help you in your journey through life's challenges and difficulties. Here we bring the practical to the spiritual. Here we are moving from PAIN, TO PURPOSE . . We have a special guest. You may know her as Fab, wife, mother, creative, Brazilian, health coach, queen of kombucha… but I know her as friend and we had some incredible years working together. Today we are talking about health, and why health matters, and why health it is essential in our lives. We often pray for healing but unwilling to adapt the behaviors that help sustain the healing. You can follow her on IG @fabmckown & FB/fabianamckown . . Don't forget to subscribe and share this with a friend.

Should we have daily affirmations? Is the self-help movement anti-Christian? Check out this podcast episode as I break down daily affirmations, the good, the bad, and the ugly. . . Don't forget to subscribe and share this with someone you think it can help!

Hormones can be such taboo topic, and at times we think only women deal with hormonal issues. In this talk, I share about some of the challenges I have had in the past few years in my hormonal health and how I am enduring through them. . . Don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with someone who it can help!

Why is the topic of trauma so taboo in the church? Is it real? Can you be a Christian and have trauma? How do we overcome trauma? Check out today's episode with author and singer "Liv." Be sure to also check out her book "Liv's Journey... From Trauma to Triumph." . . Be sure to subscribe and share it with a friend.

Why do bad things happen to good people? Does everything happen for a reason? Find out in this episode! . Don't forget to subscribe and share it with someone who you think it can help.

In this episode I share the importance of reframing how we see suffering and reframing how we process healing. I pray that this episode is a blessing to you as I share why I wrote this book. . . Be sure to subscribe and share this episode with a friend.