Podcast appearances and mentions of brandi wilson

Todays episode will help you love your people better, specifically those dealing with divorce. Join Lisa as she interviews Brandi Wilson. Brandi is a certified personal and executive coach, speaker and author. Brandi speaks from experience on this topic and provides so much wisdom, hope and guidance for both individuals facing divorce and how the church can support the divorced. Better Than Okay:Finding Hope and Healing After Your Marriage Ends   https://lovebrandiwilson.com/  

Todays episode will help you love your people better, specifically those dealing with divorce. Join Lisa as she interviews Brandi Wilson. Brandi is a certified personal and executive coach, speaker and author. Brandi speaks from experience on this topic and provides so much wisdom, hope and guidance for both individuals facing divorce and how the church can support the divorced. Better Than Okay:Finding Hope and Healing After Your Marriage Ends   https://lovebrandiwilson.com/  

NO ONE gets married thinking they're going to get divorced, right? And man, divorce is just so hard! How are you going to ever heal up from the things that were said, and the ideas of the life that you thought you were going to have with that person? How can that ever be okay?Well, actually, I have a friend who's going to join me today, and we're going to talk really candidly about divorce because she walked through a really tough situation, a really bad divorce. And the question kind of was, can I ever be okay again after divorce?And believe it or not, you can not just be okay… You can be better. I know you might not think it's possible, but we're going to help you get there today and we're going to talk about how to be even better after divorce. Are you ready? Let's go.

Brandi Wilson was happily raising her three sons with her pastor husband—that is, until he decided to leave their marriage, their family, and the church they had invested in for years.  Close friends and leadership coaches Brandi Wilson and Lori Wilhite share how they weathered Wilson's devastating loss together. They talk about the particular struggles of being a pastor's wife and the heartbreak of feeling like someone else is controlling your life circumstances. They discuss managing anxiety, bearing one another's burdens, and healing even when restoration does not occur.  They also share about the community they run together—Leading and Loving It—and why, despite all the hard things, they still love the church.  Resources mentioned in this episode or recommended by the guests include: Brandi Wilson Lori Wilhite Leading and Loving It Friedman's Fables by Ed Friedman The Enneagram Philippians: Chasing Happy by Lori Wilhite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandi Wilson was happily raising her three sons with her pastor husband—that is, until he decided to leave their marriage, their family, and the church they had invested in for years.  Close friends and leadership coaches Brandi Wilson and Lori Wilhite share how they weathered Wilson's devastating loss together. They talk about the particular struggles of being a pastor's wife and the heartbreak of feeling like someone else is controlling your life circumstances. They discuss managing anxiety, bearing one another's burdens, and healing even when restoration does not occur.  They also share about the community they run together—Leading and Loving It—and why, despite all the hard things, they still love the church.  Resources mentioned in this episode or recommended by the guests include: Brandi Wilson Lori Wilhite Leading and Loving It Friedman's Fables by Ed Friedman The Enneagram Philippians: Chasing Happy by Lori Wilhite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Divorce is Not the End of Your Story // Brandi Wilson Some seasons of life seem more difficult than one human should have to bear. For Brandi Wilson that season was 2016, the year her husband – a megachurch pastor – walked away from the church and their family. As her 20-year marriage dissolved, Brandi also lost her church community, her dreams for the future, and a huge part of her identity. She and her three boys began a new journey marked by deep grief and suffering – but also hope, freedom, boldness, and peace. Today Brandi thanks God for the redemptive healing in her life and reassures other newly single women that they are not alone. Divorce is not the end of the story. This podcast will bring hope to all single moms even if divorce is not a part of your story.  Brandi Wilson's new book, Better Than Okay: Finding Hope and Healing After Your Marriage Ends (Bethany House, July 11, 2023), recounts how she confronted grief and heartache head-on and learned how to rise from the pain. Filled with insight, empathy, and laugh-out-loud humor, Better Than Okay shows it is possible to move forward with hope after divorce.

Divorce is Not the End of Your Story // Brandi Wilson Some seasons of life seem more difficult than one human should have to bear. For Brandi Wilson that season was 2016, the year her husband – a megachurch pastor – walked away from the church and their family. As her 20-year marriage dissolved, Brandi also lost her church community, her dreams for the future, and a huge part of her identity. She and her three boys began a new journey marked by deep grief and suffering – but also hope, freedom, boldness, and peace. Today Brandi thanks God for the redemptive healing in her life and reassures other newly single women that they are not alone. Divorce is not the end of the story. This podcast will bring hope to all single moms even if divorce is not a part of your story.  Brandi Wilson's new book, Better Than Okay: Finding Hope and Healing After Your Marriage Ends (Bethany House, July 11, 2023), recounts how she confronted grief and heartache head-on and learned how to rise from the pain. Filled with insight, empathy, and laugh-out-loud humor, Better Than Okay shows it is possible to move forward with hope after divorce.

Today on the podcast we are joined by Brandi Wilson. Brandi is a certified personal and executive coach, speaker and author. Join Lisa and Brandi as they discuss the goodness of God and leading well even when life throws us punches. This conversation will leave you uplifted and encouraged to fully live in God's goodness. Leading and Loving It-website Leading and Loving it Conference Brandi Wilson

Today on the podcast we are joined by Brandi Wilson. Brandi is a certified personal and executive coach, speaker and author. Join Lisa and Brandi as they discuss the goodness of God and leading well even when life throws us punches. This conversation will leave you uplifted and encouraged to fully live in God's goodness. Leading and Loving It-website Leading and Loving it Conference Brandi Wilson

Join us for an intimate conversation with Brandi Wilson, author, coach, and speaker, as she courageously shares her journey from the highs of leadership to the depths of heartbreak. In her book "Better than Okay," Brandi unveiled the raw reality of her shattered marriage to a megachurch pastor and the sudden loss of her church community and her identity as a "pastor's wife".  Her suffering has become a survival guide for others navigating similar emotional turmoil and heartbreak. From divorce and the shame that accompanies it to the profound wisdom found in solitude, Brandi offers insights into redefining identity, finding gratitude amidst pain, and the transformative power of mindful movement.  Whether you're a single mom, a divorced woman, or simply a woman still waiting for God to answer some prayers or open doors, there is a powerful gift for everyone in this raw interview. GUEST: @lovebrandiwilsonBrandi's Book: Better Than OkayBrandi's Website, Speaking, & Coaching: https://lovebrandiwilson.com/ HOST: @LeanneEllington To learn more about Leanne, head over to www.LeanneEllington.com, and to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandi Wilson sits down with Jud and Lori to share about her path to recovery after her divorce shattered her life and dreams. This conversation is a guide to confronting grief, embracing change, and finding peace and redemption through faith. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: https://pushpay.com/g/centralchurchonline If you've just made a decision to follow Jesus, please let us know: https://centralchurch.online/custom-forms/i-decided-to-follow-jesus/ Central Church: https://centralchurch.online/ Central Live: https://linktr.ee/central.live

Author, Life Coach and friend of the podcast Brandi Wilson joins us on the Let's Get Real Podcast. In this episode we talk honestly about the pain of broken trust, grieving loss and divorce. Brandi shares with us wisdom from her new book, Better Than Okay. You can order her book, HERE You can find more information about the RefineUs Weekend Experience, HERE.

Are you going through a personal crisis that has been made public? Have you faced scrutiny because of it? Going through challenges and painful experiences is difficult. But know this, friend: YOU ARE NOT ALONE.  Brandi Wilson is an author, coach, speaker, and my friend. We will listen to her personal journey of going through divorce and starting over. She discusses the challenges she faced as a pastor's wife and the public fallout of her marriage ending.  For someone going through a divorce, maintaining a sense of self and direction amidst the turmoil of the process can be shattering. That's why it's important to take time for healing and to prioritize personal growth after a divorce.  Finding hope and sense of restoration after the end of a significant relationship is possible. Healing will come and restoration is found in Jesus. Tag me @biancaolthoff and @lovebrandiwilson to share your experience. Love you, B RESOURCES/LINKS Brandi Wilson  https://lovebrandiwilson.com/  Books - Better Than Ok: Finding Hope and Healing After Your Marriage Ends Quote A role in a title can be taken away, but no one can take God's call on your life but Him. Takeaways Divorce can be a challenging and painful experience, but it also offers an opportunity for personal growth and starting over. Supporting friends going through divorce requires empathy, patience, and allowing them to grieve and heal at their own pace. It is important to avoid speaking negatively about the ex-spouse in front of children and to create a safe and honest environment for them. Before starting to date again after divorce, it is crucial to take time to heal, seek therapy if needed, and focus on personal growth. God is with you in the midst of divorce and can bring healing, restoration, and a new beginning. ⋇ Convoy of Hope - Empowering Women and Girls Together Donate here ⋇ Order Bianca's new book GRIT DON'T QUIT ⋇ The Grit Don't Quit Bible Study is now available. ⋇ Subscribe to We're Going There on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss out on any of the great topics and conversations. Don't forget to leave a loving review! Apple Spotify Google ⋇ Listen & subscribe to The Best of You - https://tinyurl.com/TheBestOfYouPodcast ⋇ Visit biancaolthoff.com/resources to learn more about books and other resources from Bianca. ⋇ Want to stay connected, join the community today. ⋇ WGT email: podcast@inthenameoflove.org ⋇ Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Jason Squires as he sits down with Brandi Wilson. Brandi is an author, coach, and speaker who has been in leadership at Leading and Loving it, a non-profit created to empower women to love life and ministry. Join this conversation to hear how having an inner circle helped Brandi through a very hard season in her life.

Brandi Wilson is on a mission to help women in ministry lead and thrive in their roles. She shares her story of finding hope and healing from divorce and how her experiences sparked her passion for coaching women who have walked a similar path. She reminds listeners that divorce does not define you or sideline you because no one can take God's call on your life. Brandi shares her journey from divorce to where she is now and how she learned to voice her needs and ask for help. As she was healing from divorce, it seemed easier to do things on her own, but she realized that it is vitally important to ask people for help when needed. Asking for help takes courage and bravery, but Brandi encourages anyone healing from divorce and facing a future they never anticipated to take things one day at a time. There is no perfect formula for healing from divorce, but looking for the small victories can keep you thankful and focusing on God's goodness.

New year, new you? If you're finding yourself unexpectedly starting a new chapter in life, Brandi Wilson is here to offer words of wisdom from her own life experience. Brandi is a certified personal and executive coach, but before all of that she was a pastor's wife at one of the largest congregations in Tennessee. That is until her husband of 20 years left her, leaving her life and dreams shattered. Nine-time Emmy winner David Sams sits down with Brandi to discuss how she found hope and healing after her marriage ended, and how she carried-on for her three boys. Her story is detailed in her book: “Better Than Okay.” More about Brandi at lovebrandiwilson.com. #BrandiWilson #BetterThanOkayBook #SingleMoms #DavidSams #KeepTheFaith #ContagiousInfluencer

Brandi Wilson author, coach, and speaker who has been in leadership for more than a decade at Leading and Loving It, a non-profit created to empower women to love life and ministry. Brandi has helped plant two churches and is passionate about walking alongside single moms and divorced women as they navigate parenting and life. Her latest book is Better Than Okay: Finding Hope and Healing After Your Marriage Ends. Connect with Brandi: @lovebrandiwilson Connect with Bob: @bobgoff

Brandi Wilson author, coach, and speaker who has been in leadership for more than a decade at Leading and Loving It, a non-profit created to empower women to love life and ministry. Brandi has helped plant two churches and is passionate about walking alongside single moms and divorced women as they navigate parenting and life. Her latest book is Better Than Okay: Finding Hope and Healing After Your Marriage Ends. Connect with Brandi: @lovebrandiwilson Connect with Bob: @bobgoff

In 2016, Brandi & her husband were pastoring a megachurch ministry, when her husband resigned as pastor and walked away from their marriage of 20 years, leaving her to pick up the pieces, grieve the death of so many dreams she'd had, parent her three children well and find a way to not just survive…but thrive! Six years after divorce, Brandi's heart and home are filled with renewed joy, confidence and strength. She is passionate about walking alongside single moms and divorced women as they navigate parenting and life. Brandi joins Denise in this episode of Over The Rims of Mugs to share part of her story and offer some of the things that God shared with her in her healing journey. The book, “Better Than Okay: Finding Hope and Healing After Your Marriage Ends”, written by Brandi Wilson, is available now wherever you find books.Brandi Wilson also co-leads Leading and Loving It which is a non-profit organization for women in ministry. For more information, visit LeadingandLovingIt.comFollow Brandi Wilson on Instagram: @lovebrandiwilsonPlease share Over the Rims of Mugs with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. Over the Rims of Mugs is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help.The Bridge Podcast Network is made possible by generous support from The Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - Open 7 days a week, year-round - Learn more at https://boardwalkplaza.comFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@wearethebridge.orgDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!

Divorce was not the end of her story.    In 2016, Brandi Wilson watched as her husband – a megachurch pastor – walked away from their church and their family. As her marriage dissolved, Brandi also lost her church community, her dreams for the future, and a huge part of her identity. She and her three boys began a journey marked by deep grief and suffering – but also hope, freedom, boldness, and peace. Sadly, Brandi's story is far too familiar. One of the reasons we founded Living Wholehearted, and wrote our book, Shrinking the Integrity Gap, is for both the prevention and restoration of stories like Brandi's.   Brandi Wilson is an author, coach, and speaker who has been in leadership for more than a decade at Leading and Loving It, a non-profit created to empower women to love life and ministry. Brandi has helped plant two churches and is passionate about walking alongside single moms and divorced women as they navigate parenting and life. Her latest book is titled, Better Than Okay: Finding Hope and Healing After Your Marriage Ends. Brandi lives with her three sons in Nashville, TN.     To connect with Brandi Wilson , visit:   WEBSITE: lovebrandiwilson.com   SOCIAL:  Instagram - lovebrandiwilson   BOOK: Better Than Okay: Finding Hope and Healing After Your Marriage Ends, By Brandi Wilson     =======================   We LOVE that you've decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community.  Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter. And, if you're a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.     Until next time, be the leader you would follow!   Grateful for you, Jeff & Terra   To connect with Jeff & Terra Mattson and Living Wholehearted, go to:   INSTAGRAM @TerraMattson @Living_Wholehearted @MyCourageousGirls   FACEBOOK @WeAreLivingWholehearted @MyCourageousGirls   WEBSITES LivingWholehearted.com TerraMattson.com  MyCourageousGirls.com   RESOURCES Shrinking the Integrity Gap        https://davidccook.org/shrinking-integrity-gap-book/       https://www.livingwholehearted.com/store/books Shrinking the Integrity Gap e-Course        https://www.livingwholeheartedstore.com/e-courses Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace       https://mycourageousgirls.com/shop/p/book-courageous-being-daughters-rooted-in-grace Dear Mattsons        https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdPzQ_cUwCbRc-MQ40KL3a6ze06CiY38l Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters        http://cpguides.org   =======================   The Living Wholehearted Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org  

NO ONE gets married thinking they're going to get divorced, right? And man, divorce is just so hard! How are you going to ever heal up from the things that were said, and the ideas of the life that you thought you were going to have with that person? How can that ever be okay? Well, actually, I have a friend who's going to join me today, and we're going to talk really candidly about divorce because she walked through a really tough situation, a really bad divorce. And the question kind of was, can I ever be okay again after divorce? And believe it or not, you can not just be okay… You can be better. I know you might not think it's possible, but we're going to help you get there today and we're going to talk about how to be even better after divorce. Are you ready? Let's go.

Today's conversation with my new friend, Brandi Wilson is an honest and vulnerable conversation about what it is like to lose everything you thought you knew by going through a public divorce, becoming a single mom to 3 boys, and losing the church family she knew and loved. We discuss the role therapy had on both her and her sons's lives to help walk through this process and heal. She wants to encourage people that healing is a process, how to find the beauty in putting back the pieces and learning how to be better than okay. I pray this episode will encourage you and that you will share this with others who need to hear this message! Bio: Brandi Wilson is an author, coach, and speaker who has been in leadership for more than a decade at Leading and Loving It, a non-profit created to empower women to love life and ministry. Brandi has helped plant two churches and is passionate about walking alongside single moms and divorced women as they navigate parenting and life. Her latest book is Better Than Okay: Finding Hope and Healing After Your Marriage Ends. Brandi lives with her three sons in Nashville, TN.  Anchor Verse: Connect with Brandi: Website: https://lovebrandiwilson.com IG: https://instagram.com/lovebrandiwilson FB: https://www.facebook.com/lovebrandiwilson ***This podcast is a proud member of the Spark Network! It is a network of Christian podcasts that cover so many different topics!  Head over to: https://www.sparkmedia.ventures/spark-network#/ to find more amazing podcasts!!***

Brandi Wilson had it all. She was married, had 3 children, and in ministry with her husband in a loving church. Brandi's world was turned upside down in 2016 when her husband walked away from their church and their marriage. On today's show Brandi shares how she found herself in deep grief and suffering, but how she found hope and peace on the other side of that journey.Today, Brandi Wilson is an author, coach, and speaker who has been in leadership for more than a decade at Leading and Loving It, a non-profit created to empower women to love life and ministry. Brandi has helped plant two churches and is passionate about walking alongside single moms and divorced women as they navigate parenting and life. Her latest book is Better Than Okay: Finding Hope and Healing After Your Marriage Ends. Brandi lives with her three sons in Nashville, TN.Friends, even if you haven't lost your marriage and you haven't walked a similar road, I'm certain Brandi's story will encourage you! When our trust is in Jesus, no matter what we walk through, there is peace and hope on the other side of our grief!  Show Links:Brandi WilsonBetter Than OkayDwell Differently - Use code JAMIEMatthew 6:21Luke 13:10-13The Innervoice of LoveHow to do the Work Three WishesLessons in ChemistryCONNECT with Jamie

We often talk about restored marriages on this show because that is a core part of Mark and I's story. However, we recognize this is not the case for every couple. Restoring a marriage takes two willing people, and if there is only one, the marriage may end in an unwanted divorce. My guest, Brandi Wilson, understands this reality all too well.In 2016, her husband, who pastored a megachurch, walked away from the church and their family. As Brandi's 20-year marriage dissolved, she also lost her church community, her dreams for the future, and a huge part of her identity. She and her three boys began a new journey marked with deep grief and suffering but also with hope, freedom, and peace.Today, Brandi thanks God for the redemptive healing in her life and reassures other newly single women that they are not alone and that divorce is not the end of their story.In this conversation, you'll hear:Encouragement for life after divorceHow to support people going through difficult situationsThe importance of learning who you areAnd much more!Whether your marriage is going through a tough season, you want to support someone who has gone through divorce, or your own marriage has ended, I hope today's episode will encourage you!Show Notes: https://jillsavage.org/brandi-wilson-169

Join Katherine as she chats with Brandi Wilson on her unexpected journey into life as a single mom, and what that journey has looked like as she stepped into this new season. Brandi Wilson is an author, coach, and speaker who has been in leadership for more than a decade at Leading and Loving It, a non-profit created to empower women to love life and ministry. Brandi has helped plant two churches and is passionate about walking alongside single moms and divorced women as they navigate parenting and life. Her latest book is Better Than Okay: Finding Hope and Healing After Your Marriage Ends. Brandi lives with her three sons in Nashville, TN. More at lovebrandiwilson.com. ----------------- Want some hope in your inbox? Sign up for our semi-monthly Hope Note for a little dose of hope and encouragement along the way.  Learn more about us here: Hope Heals Hope Heals Camp  Mend Coffee Find us on Instagram

Some people just exude warmness and kindness. Brandi Wilson is one of those people and I want to be just like her.  Today we have the privilege of talking with Nashville's own, Brandi Wilson. We talk everything from breakfast cereals, to circus performances, healing after trauma, and online shopping.  Be sure to follow Brandi on her website and Instagram to learn more about the amazing person she is!  https://lovebrandiwilson.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lovebrandiwilson/?hl=en Maybe You're Like Me is sponsored by listeners like YOU! Be sure to leave a glowing 5 star review and tell a friend about the good times to be had listening to Maybe You're Like Me!  For more info on the show visit - maybeyourelikeme.com Instagram Facebook Youtube TikTok

Some seasons of life seem more difficult than one human should have to bear. For Brandi Wilson that season was 2016, the year her husband – a megachurch pastor – walked away from the church and their family. As her 20-year marriage dissolved, Brandi also lost her church community, her dreams for the future, and a huge part of her identity. She and her three boys began a new journey marked by deep grief and suffering – but also hope, freedom, boldness, and peace. Today Brandi thanks God for the redemptive healing in her life and reassures other newly single women that they are not alone. Divorce is not the end of the story. This podcast will bring hope to all single moms even if divorce is not a part of your story.  Brandi Wilson's new book, Better Than Okay: Finding Hope and Healing After Your Marriage Ends (Bethany House, July 11, 2023), recounts how she confronted grief and heartache head-on and learned how to rise from the pain. Filled with insight, empathy, and laugh-out-loud humor, Better Than Okay shows it is possible to move forward with hope after divorce.

Some seasons of life seem more difficult than one human should have to bear. For Brandi Wilson that season was 2016, the year her husband – a megachurch pastor – walked away from the church and their family. As her 20-year marriage dissolved, Brandi also lost her church community, her dreams for the future, and a huge part of her identity. She and her three boys began a new journey marked by deep grief and suffering – but also hope, freedom, boldness, and peace. Today Brandi thanks God for the redemptive healing in her life and reassures other newly single women that they are not alone. Divorce is not the end of the story. This podcast will bring hope to all single moms even if divorce is not a part of your story.  Brandi Wilson's new book, Better Than Okay: Finding Hope and Healing After Your Marriage Ends (Bethany House, July 11, 2023), recounts how she confronted grief and heartache head-on and learned how to rise from the pain. Filled with insight, empathy, and laugh-out-loud humor, Better Than Okay shows it is possible to move forward with hope after divorce.

Friends!!! Welcome back to The Messy Table! YAY!! And sorry for all the exclamation marks, but we've missed you, missed these conversations, missed these powerful stories, and are so thankful to be back in this intentional space. Kicking off our fall episodes is the darling, strong, and faith-filled Brandi Wilson. Brandi is a boy [...] The post EP. 141 | Brandi Wilson [Better Than Okay] appeared first on Jenn Jewell.

I am so honored to get to share with you my conversation with the amazing Brandi Wilson. Brandi is a woman who loves Jesus fiercely, being a Mom to her 3 boys and cheering them on as they play football. She is passionate about walking with women as a coach working through their callings, and walking with them when they're in the midst of relational healing journeys. Recently, she released her first book Better Than Okay: Finding Hope and Healing When Your Marriage Ends which shares her journey of following God's call to plant a church in Nashville, TN with her then-pastor husband, watching it grow exponentially into a massive and impactful ministry with multiple sites, meanwhile at home experiencing heartbreak and betrayal. This ultimately led to a very painful divorce as well as a public parting with the faith community that had been the epicenter of their ministry and their lives. During her book as well as our conversation, Brandi shares how God met her as she wrestled through grief, mothered her boys, navigated what it means to be a divorced Christian woman, as well as a former pastor's wife, and just how she navigates life in co-parenting, and so much more. Brandi is honest, hilarious, and heartfelt in her sharing of her story while also giving such beautiful advice for how to hold space for the people we love as they grieve through their own experiences, and letting that happen at their own pace. She shares ways that might be helpful to those walking through seasons of trauma and loss, in others' lives, annnnd the not-helpful ways to maybe steer clear of as well. She's a self-proclaimed deep feeler, but also a deep healer and if that's not a word of hope that I think we all need no matter where we are, I don't know what is.    Brandi is an amazing follow on Instagram, her book is such a breathtaking view into her heart, overflowing with honesty but constantly pointing to hope, and like she said, a reminder that there are NEW things that are still coming. I hope that hearing this episode helps anyone who needs it to feel seen and cared for wherever you are in your story, because we are all feeling, and we all carry the possibility for healing. The One who made you cares about all the pieces that feel broken, and His hope never runs out. You matter, friend. And your story matters.    Connecting with Brandi: Book  Facebook Instagram Website   Episode Sponsor: Tony Crabtree of Crabtree Homes with Exit Realty Facebook Instagram  Tik Tok  Website YouTube   Scripture References: God is still good Psalm 27:13- God is going to be good to me 1 Peter 5:7- Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you Romans 5:5-11-Hope does not disappoint Philiipians 1:6- He will complete the work He began in you    References:  Acteens Young Life Experiencing God Mind of Christ Crosspoint Church Lori Wilhite Central Church Vegas Leading and Loving It Onsite  Enneagram 2 Jennifer Dukes Lee's journal Stuff I'd Only Tell God journal (it is AMAZING) Jennifer Dukes Lee's episode with me!  David Thomas' episode on the podcast Raising Emotionally Strong Boys  Sissy Goff Sissy Goff and David Thomas' podcast “Raising Boys and Girls” Daystar Counseling  Side plug, I cannot say enough good things about Sissy's new book The Worry-Free Parent   Connecting with Emily and Simply Stories Podcast: Instagram (Em life // Podcast Life) Facebook Twitter Blog 

In this episode, we delve into the topic of having the courage to embrace change, particularly in the face of traumatic experiences such as the loss of a spouse through death or divorce. We explore the tendency to resist change and the importance of adapting and flowing with life's transitions. Our guest today is Brandi Wilson, an author, coach, and speaker who shares her personal journey as a single parent after her 20-year marriage ended in a very public way. Join us as we discuss the pain of change, effective coping strategies, and empowering ways to move forward. For all the detailed show notes, tips and links visit soloparent.org/show-notes-blog More on Brandi- lovebrandiwilson.com —> ASK US ANYTHING! We want to answer any Solo Parent questions you may have. Go to SoloParent.org/TalkToUs and ask us anything…it can be related to a topic we cover on the podcast, something you are facing or just something you are curious about. We want you to be part of our podcast! Receive a free SPS Welcome Toolkit with links to groups, info, and a free book. Join our FREE daily meditational devotional - pod.link/1517894054 Download our free app - APPLE | ANDROID

In this episode, we delve into the topic of having the courage to embrace change, particularly in the face of traumatic experiences such as the loss of a spouse through death or divorce. We explore the tendency to resist change and the importance of adapting and flowing with life's transitions. Our guest today is Brandi Wilson, an author, coach, and speaker who shares her personal journey as a single parent after her 20-year marriage ended in a very public way. Join us as we discuss the pain of change, effective coping strategies, and empowering ways to move forward. For all the detailed show notes, tips and links visit soloparent.org/show-notes-blog More on Brandi- lovebrandiwilson.com —> ASK US ANYTHING! We want to answer any Solo Parent questions you may have. Go to SoloParent.org/TalkToUs and ask us anything…it can be related to a topic we cover on the podcast, something you are facing or just something you are curious about. We want you to be part of our podcast! Receive a free SPS Welcome Toolkit with links to groups, info, and a free book. Join our FREE daily meditational devotional - pod.link/1517894054 Download our free app - APPLE | ANDROID

In today's episode, we have the privilege of diving into the inspiring and heartfelt journey of Brandi Wilson, author of the book "Better than Okay."Brandi shares her powerful story of navigating the challenges of divorce and its impact on herself and her children. Brandi's faith and trust in God's plan are put to the ultimate test as she embarks on the path of healing and restoration. Join us as we explore her candid experiences, the importance of genuine support in the church community, and the unending power of God's love and grace.Get ready to be encouraged, uplifted, and inspired by the incredible resilience and faith displayed in Brandi's God-sized story.To Purchase the book: https://amzn.to/47GUycuTo find out more about Patricia's trip to Israel: https://patriciaholbrook.com/israel-2024-come-with-patricia-to-the-holy-land/To read Patricia's column for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution based on this interview: www. PatriciaHolbrook.comWatch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rpgU_zvC8os#Better than Okay #divorce #relationships #emotional health #relationshipwithGod #Israelites #singlemom #parenting #devastation #love #LeadingandLovingIt #ministry #pain #healing #identitySupport the showClick on the link above to support us and help keep this show going!Click on the links to connect with Patricia on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube

Brandi Wilson knows what it's like to have your life crumble overnight. Born and raised in a Christian family in Kentucky, Brandi's life was filled with faith and community. Life was seemingly perfect as she nurtured her three young boys and planted a church with her husband - Crosspoint Church in Nashville. However, in 2016, her world turned upside down when her husband decided to leave the ministry, their marriage, and their family. Amidst the devastation, Brandi found an opportunity to rebuild her life. She discovered that grief does not shrink with time but rather, we grow around it. This realization became a beacon of hope and encouragement for other women who were navigating similar paths. Through her journey, Brandi not only learned to rise from her ruins but also instilled hope in others that thriving after divorce is indeed possible. Key Takeaways: Gain insights into the art of restoring personal wellness post-divorce Learn ways to combat post-divorce guilt and shame. Recognize the importance of dealing with past emotional baggage to improve your current situation. Grasp how to approach children with open, honest conversations about divorce, in an age-appropriate manner. Show Notes cont. JOIN Come be a part of the Grace Enough Gang http://eepurl.com/gidRnD Follow Grace Enough on IG: https://www.instagram.com/graceenoughpodcast_amber/ Follow Grace Enough: https://www.facebook.com/graceenoughpodcast www.graceenoughpodcast.com Become a Grace Enough supporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My dear friend and truly one of my heroes, Brandi Wilson, is in the studio today and I could not be happier!  Brandi is graciously sharing her story of finding hope again when things fall apart. We talk about parenting through divorce, being surrounded by community, and being single again. Brandi's new book Better Than Okay is stunning. This conversation is beautiful and deeply important to me and I know you're going to love it. . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your August Reading Plan or Let's Read the Gospels Guidebook. . . . . . Head to anniefdowns.com/books for more information and to sign up for the AFD Book of the Month. . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! BetterHelp Online Therapy: Visit betterhelp.com/THATSOUNDSFUN today to get 10% off your first month. Thrive Market: Join Thrive Market today to get 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! Go to https://ThriveMarket.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. Raycon: Go to https://buyraycon.com/thatsoundsfun today to get 15% off your Raycon order. Allie + Bess: Get 30% off any order at alliebess.com with code ANNIE30. Simple Modern: Go to www.simplemodern.com/thatsoundsfun and by sharing your email you'll get a  unique discount code just for you or bundle and save for back to school. . . . . . If you'd like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of the That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No one starts a marriage imagining it will fail - but there can be healing and hope even after divorce. Author Brandi Wilson shares her personal story and offers help from her book, "Better than Okay: Finding Hope and Healing After Your Marriage Ends." Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here  

Jana's friend Brandi Wilson is an author, coach and speaker who has some incredible advice for finding hope and healing, especially after the end of a marriage. Jana and Brandi have an honest conversation that can help anyone looking to redefine their relationship with faith. And Brandi reveals the way to trust your intuition after your trust has been broken.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Divorce is heartbreaking for any family, but it can be uniquely brutal for the family of a megachurch pastor. Amy's guest, Brandi Wilson, tells her story of healing and wants women (especially Christian women) to know that divorce is not the end of their story and that they will be better than okay!!    Through her new book, Better Than Okay: Finding Hope and Healing After Your Marriage Ends, Brandi helps women: rely on and find comfort in the promises of God, begin a new journey toward healing, and find freedom in their new reality!    HOST: Amy Brown // @RadioAmy // RadioAmy.com GUEST: Brandi Wilson // @lovebrandiwilson // BetterThanOkayBook.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you begin to pick up the pieces when your life shatters in an instant? What do you do when your ministry and your family seem to crumble in a moment? How do you move forward after signing divorce papers? For former pastor's wife and author, Brandi Wilson, she could not have imagined the way her story would go. She had helped to build an incredibly successful church with her then-husband and had served faithfully alongside him as the congregation grew and thrived. Then, she found her whole world come crashing down when her husband decided to leave the church and their marriage. Not only did Brandi have to navigate the personal pain, but there was also the very public attention on her greatest sorrow. It was through her journey towards healing that Brandi learned how to endure the darkest seasons of life and find hope on the other side. She would go on to share her personal story of pain and healing in her new book, Better Than Okay: Finding Hope and Healing After Your Marriage Ends. In this vulnerable episode, Davey sits down with Brandi to talk about what to do when you see signs of unhealthy patterns in your marriage, how to shepherd your kids through the pain of divorce and the best ways we can show up for those who have endured the loss of a marriage in church and in life. You don't have to have experienced the loss of a marriage to be encouraged by this conversation on finding hope, healing and restoration after our most terrible days.   Website: lovebrandiwilson.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/lovebrandiwilson Book: Better Than Okay: Finding Hope and Healing After Your Marriage Ends Do you want to be a part of giving hope to the many and healing to the one? Partner with us today: nothingiswasted.com/givehope We know every pain is unique. That's why we created Curated Pathways to give you everything we have that applies to your specific pain point. nothingiswasted.com/pathways    

EP.143: Brandi Wilson is an author, coach, and speaker who has been in leadership for more than a decade at Leading and Loving It, a non-profit created to empower women to love life and ministry. Brandi has helped plant two churches and is passionate about walking alongside single moms and divorced women as they navigate parenting and life. In this engaging conversation Brandi unpacks her brand new book, Better Than Okay: Finding Hope and Healing After Your Marriage Ends. You will be encouraged as Brandi candidly shares her story and expounds upon the truth that even though the church is full of flawed people, you are safe with God.

Finding Hope and Healing After Your Marriage Ends: Special Guest Brandi Wilson   Some seasons of life seem more difficult than one human should have to bear. For Brandi Wilson that season was 2016, the year her husband – a megachurch pastor – walked away from the church and their family. As her 20-year marriage dissolved, Brandi also lost her church community, her dreams for the future, and a huge part of her identity. She and her three boys began a new journey marked by deep grief and suffering – but also hope, freedom, boldness, and peace. Today Brandi thanks God for the redemptive healing in her life and reassures other newly single women that they are not alone. Divorce is not the end of the story.   Join me in today's episode as I talk with Brandi about how women can find Hope and Healing after their marriage ends.   The Hearing Jesus Podcast will encourage and equip you to step into the calling God has for your life, living out your faith in the everyday. Together we will break down walls that keep us from growing spiritually. We will dig deep into our Bibles to understand and connect the Scriptures to our lives. We will boldly obey what God calls us to do, walking through doors that only He can open.   Purchase the Bible Study- She Hears: Learning to Listen to Jesus: https://shehears.org/resources In this six-week study from the Book of John, Rachael Groll takes you on an in-depth exploration into the lives of six women Jesus knew. Women often deal with feelings of insecurity and unworthiness, yet the lives of these women show that Jesus values us, wants a relationship with us, and can use us to further His kingdom. In her warm, conversational style, Rachael ties together her life experience, knowledge of the Scriptures, and her compassion for women to encourage us and enable us to become the women God has called us to be. Hey friends, welcome to the Hearing Jesus Podcast.  Do you sometimes doubt if you are truly hearing God's voice or if it's really your own? Do you wonder how you can know the difference? Do you struggle to feel confident in your relationship with God and what He says in his word? Do you sometimes feel stagnant or like you hit a wall in your spiritual life? Hey, I'm your host, Rachael Groll: missionary, author, pastor, and life coach. And I have been there. I, too, was doubting God's voice in my own life. I, too, felt insecure about the things I thought God might be calling me to do. I wanted to make a difference in the world and be obedient to what God was calling me to do, but I wasn't quite sure how to figure out what exactly that was. I kept telling myself that I was wasting time trying to figure it out or waiting for Him to show me. Or that I wasn't qualified to do the things I thought He might be telling me to do. The answer for me was found in the pages of the Bible, as I learned how to understand what it was actually saying. If you are ready to grow in your faith and to step confidently into the calling God has for you, then join me as we dig deep into God's word so you can learn to live out your faith in your everyday life. Friend, you are loved, you are cherished, and you are His. The Hearing Jesus Podcast will encourage and equip you to step into the calling God has for your life, living out your faith in the everyday. Together we will break down walls that keep us from growing spiritually. We will dig deep into our Bibles to understand and connect the Scriptures to our lives. We will boldly obey what God calls us to do, walking through doors that only He can open.  Join me for your daily dose of faith, honesty, and prayer. Learn -> https://shehears.org Shop -> https://shehears.org/resources Connect -> rachael@shehears.org Community-> https://www.facebook.com/groups/743928930315696/ Instagram-> https://www.instagram.com/she_hears/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No one gets married planning for it to fail, especially when you marry a pastor. But that's precisely what happened to Brandi Wilson after 20 years of marriage, two church plants, and three sons. Brandi Wilson's new book, Better Than Okay: Finding Hope and Healing After Your Marriage Ends ( released by Bethany House on July 11, 2023), recounts how she confronted grief and heartache head-on and learned how to rise from the pain.On this episode, we sit down with Brandi and discuss the grief and suffering of a marriage ended, dreams lost, and a future unknown.  Now six years after her husband left their church and marriage, Brandi shares how God helped her overcome her sorrow to emerge Better Than Okay.Whether you're reeling from divorce or know someone who is, or are simply struggling to survive a season of suffering, Brandi will help you find hope for the future and guide you toward God's healing redemption. Special Guest:Brandi Wilson Brandi is an author, coach, and speaker who has been in leadership for more than a decade at Leading and Loving It, a non-profit created to empower women to love life and ministry. Brandi has helped plant two churches and is passionate about walking alongside single moms and divorced women as they navigate parenting and life. Brandi lives with her three sons in Nashville, TN.  For more, go lovebrandiwilson.com.To learn more about Brandi's leadership conference: https://leadingandlovingit.com/

Today on The Make Room Show we have special guest, author Brandy Wilson. Author of "Better Than Okay: Finding Hope and Healing After Your Marriage Ends," she shares her personal journey of resilience and transformation. In this raw and honest conversation, Brandy opens up about the darkest time in her life when her husband, a megachurch pastor, walked away from their family and their church after a 20-year marriage. Brandy's life was turned upside down as her marriage ended publicly, leaving her without her regular church community and facing the challenge of starting over. However, instead of dwelling on her wounds, Brandy chose to draw strength from her scars. Talking points: the profound impact of grief and the importance of acknowledging it as a necessary part of the healing process how she navigated her own grief while also supporting her children through their own unique journeys of grief the red flags she noticed in her marriage advice to younger women who may be facing similar challenges personal growth and evolving as individuals within a relationship, reminding us that change is inevitable Brandy's anger and frustration towards God during the darkest moments of her life. questioning God and finding solace in the closeness she discovered with Him during her darkest seasons Brandy's book, "Better Than Okay," serves as a guide for those seeking hope and healing after the end of a marriage. Through her own journey, she encourages readers to embrace the opportunity to rebuild their lives and discover a future that is not just okay, but better than okay. Tune in to this powerful episode of The Make Room Show as Brandy Wilson shares her story of resilience, faith, and finding hope in the midst of adversity. -- About Brandi "One day, back in 2016, I woke up to a life I never saw coming. The life and family I'd spent 20 years building stopped on a dime. My marriage was over. The church I'd spent years pouring into was no longer part of my life. My community, friends and professional life disappeared in a day's time. Devastated but determined to create a life that finally felt like my own, I faced my healing journey head-on. I discovered the truth of my experience and learned how to develop a redemptive perspective of my suffering. My life isn't perfect and my work isn't done, but I have worked hard to allow my suffering to become a survival guide for others who are walking through emotional turmoil, devastation and heartbreak... I'm a Certified Personal and Executive Coach with The CaPP Institute (Coaching and Positive Psychology) as well as a Professional Coach with Blessing Ranch Ministries where she uses the Unhindered Model to bring healing, freedom, and power to your heart and life. I also co-authored a book with my BFF, Lori Wilhite, Leading and Loving It: Encouragement for Pastors' Wives and Women in Leadership. My work with Leading and Loving It empowers women in ministry and leadership to develop healthy relationships with themselves so that they can build healthy families, churches, and communities..." -- About your host Jennifer is the host of the Make Room podcast and the founder of the Created Order Neighborhood, an online community of women who want to live a life of order and purpose. She is the author of five books, including the Organize Now! series and her latest, Make Room. Jennifer was previously the regular organizing expert on the TV show Winging It, Buffalo Style. , and has appeared as a guest expert on several television and radio shows, as well as in national magazines and newspapers. Jennifer lives in western New York with her husband and two children. She works both hands-on and virtually with her clients to help them eliminate clutter and live their dreams. Where to find Jennifer: ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Pinterest --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeroomshow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeroomshow/support

Today on The Make Room Show we have special guest, author Brandy Wilson. Author of "Better Than Okay: Finding Hope and Healing After Your Marriage Ends," she shares her personal journey of resilience and transformation. In this raw and honest conversation, Brandy opens up about the darkest time in her life when her husband, a megachurch pastor, walked away from their family and their church after a 20-year marriage. Brandy's life was turned upside down as her marriage ended publicly, leaving her without her regular church community and facing the challenge of starting over. However, instead of dwelling on her wounds, Brandy chose to draw strength from her scars. Talking points: the profound impact of grief and the importance of acknowledging it as a necessary part of the healing process how she navigated her own grief while also supporting her children through their own unique journeys of grief the red flags she noticed in her marriage advice to younger women who may be facing similar challenges personal growth and evolving as individuals within a relationship, reminding us that change is inevitable Brandy's anger and frustration towards God during the darkest moments of her life. questioning God and finding solace in the closeness she discovered with Him during her darkest seasons Brandy's book, "Better Than Okay," serves as a guide for those seeking hope and healing after the end of a marriage. Through her own journey, she encourages readers to embrace the opportunity to rebuild their lives and discover a future that is not just okay, but better than okay. Tune in to this powerful episode of The Make Room Show as Brandy Wilson shares her story of resilience, faith, and finding hope in the midst of adversity. -- About Brandi "One day, back in 2016, I woke up to a life I never saw coming. The life and family I'd spent 20 years building stopped on a dime. My marriage was over. The church I'd spent years pouring into was no longer part of my life. My community, friends and professional life disappeared in a day's time. Devastated but determined to create a life that finally felt like my own, I faced my healing journey head-on. I discovered the truth of my experience and learned how to develop a redemptive perspective of my suffering. My life isn't perfect and my work isn't done, but I have worked hard to allow my suffering to become a survival guide for others who are walking through emotional turmoil, devastation and heartbreak... I'm a Certified Personal and Executive Coach with The CaPP Institute (Coaching and Positive Psychology) as well as a Professional Coach with Blessing Ranch Ministries where she uses the Unhindered Model to bring healing, freedom, and power to your heart and life. I also co-authored a book with my BFF, Lori Wilhite, Leading and Loving It: Encouragement for Pastors' Wives and Women in Leadership. My work with Leading and Loving It empowers women in ministry and leadership to develop healthy relationships with themselves so that they can build healthy families, churches, and communities..." -- About your host Jennifer is the host of the Make Room podcast and the founder of the Created Order Neighborhood, an online community of women who want to live a life of order and purpose. She is the author of five books, including the Organize Now! series and her latest, Make Room. Jennifer was previously the regular organizing expert on the TV show Winging It, Buffalo Style. , and has appeared as a guest expert on several television and radio shows, as well as in national magazines and newspapers. Jennifer lives in western New York with her husband and two children. She works both hands-on and virtually with her clients to help them eliminate clutter and live their dreams. Where to find Jennifer: ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Pinterest --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeroomshow/support

After the interview, Brandi and Sonny talked intensives. What are they? How are they different then on-going therapy? Where are they offered? Find out on this quick bonus episode.Pastor in crisis? Get 1-on-1 restorative help with the Exchange CollaborativeStart the journey to become whole again with Journey to Wholeness --Email Pastor Shawn directly: theShawnhennessy@gmail.comConnect with Pastor Shawn onlineWebsite | Twitter | InstagramEmail Pastor Sonny directly: Sonny@theexchangebrand.comConnect with Pastor Sonny onlineWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn--Near Green Bay, WI? Join Shawn and Sonny for a church service at Life Church Green Bay--Mentioned in this episode:Pastoral Restoration Intensive RetreatAre you ready? Ready for change? Join Shawn and Sonny in Arizona for a pastoral reformation retreat from June 23-25. To learn more and reserve your spot, tap the link below.Pastoral Restoration Intensive Reservation

Pastor Sonny Hennessy interviews Brandi Wilson, co-founder of Leading and Loving It. Sonny and Brandi examine how Brandi and her three sons thrived through difficult times of ministry, divorce, loss, and rebuilding from the ruins. ABOUT BRANDI WILSONBrandi's Website: https://lovebrandiwilson.com/Brandi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovebrandiwilson/Leading and Loving It Website: https://leadingandlovingit.com/Pastor in crisis? Get 1-on-1 restorative help with the Exchange CollaborativeStart the journey to become whole again with Journey to Wholeness --Email Pastor Shawn directly: theShawnhennessy@gmail.comConnect with Pastor Shawn onlineWebsite | Twitter | InstagramEmail Pastor Sonny directly: Sonny@theexchangebrand.comConnect with Pastor Sonny onlineWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn--Near Green Bay, WI? Join Shawn and Sonny for a church service at Life Church Green Bay--Mentioned in this episode:Help Launch the ReserveThank you for listening. Please consider a gift to help us launch the Reserve, our retreat center in North Carolina for pastoral restoration.Support the Collaborative

Sonny flew to TN to interview Brandi Wilson of Leading and Loving It about God's providence through her messy divorce after her husband's fall.Pastor in crisis? Get 1-on-1 restorative help with the Exchange CollaborativeStart the journey to become whole again with Journey to Wholeness --Email Pastor Shawn directly: theShawnhennessy@gmail.comConnect with Pastor Shawn onlineWebsite | Twitter | InstagramEmail Pastor Sonny directly: Sonny@theexchangebrand.comConnect with Pastor Sonny onlineWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn--Near Green Bay, WI? Join Shawn and Sonny for a church service at Life Church Green Bay--

Welcome to the Let's Get Real Podcast with Justin and Trisha Davis. In Episode 007, talk with our long-time friend, Brandi Wilson about divorce, broken trust, gratitude and how you find purpose in your pain. It's a very compelling and inspiring episode. To learn more about Leading and Loving It, a ministry to pastor's wives and women in ministry, CLICK HERE. To learn more about life and personal coaching with Brandi, CLICK HERE To follow Brandi on Instagram, CLICK HERE Don't forget to register for our next Marriage Master Class on Thursday December 1st at 8 PM EST. You can do that by CLICKING HERE. We're cheering for you, Justin and Trish

From the dual perspectives of Certified Counselor/Life Coach, Kim Anderson, & Functional Nutrition/Fitness Trainer, Lori Zabka, your hosts help women identify and break up with the patterns that have held them back so they can reach their fullest potential, ... "because life is too short to stay stuck" In this episode, we had the opportunity to sit down with Brandi Wilson, ... who after a grueling, public divorce wrestled with grief, loss and pain while learning how to rediscover her identity as a woman, rebuild her life and discover a new framework for what family looks like. Now, she leads coaching programs for women who are navigating life after divorce, mentors pastor's wives, and travels around the world, advocating for the influential organization, World Help. To learn more about your hosts visit: Kim Anderson at kimanderson.life or Lori Zabka at lifebyloriz.com      

Brandi Wilson is a life coach, author, and speaker who helps women and their families navigate the ups and downs of everyday life. She loves helping single moms learn how to show up fully for themselves so they can show up fully for their kids. She's helped start two churches, the most recent being Cross Point Church in Nashville, TN, where she learned how important it is as a leader to know your truth and speak it. Her work now aims at helping women develop emotional and mental health so they live a life of freedom and confidence. Her own journey has taught her the power of that very skill.

S3 EP.15 – In this special rewind edition, Andy and Chuck sit down with Brandi Wilson. Brandi is an author and speaker who for the past 20 years has helped women and their families navigate the ups and downs of everyday life. She aims at helping women develop emotional and mental health so they live a life of freedom and confidence. Her own journey has taught her the power of that very skill. In an emotional conversation with Andy and Chuck, Brandi shares about waking up to a life she never saw coming. The life and family she'd spent 20 years building stopped on a dime. Her marriage was over. The church she spent years pouring into was no longer hers. Her community, friends and professional life disappeared in a day's time. Devastated but determined to create a life that finally felt like her own, Brandi faced her healing journey head-on. You will be inspired by her story and redemptive perspective.

This week, host Marcia Ramirez talks with author, speaker and coach, Brandi Wilson about navigating life's unexpected turns, and learning how to move forward when you feel "stuck". About Brandi:Brandi Wilson is an author and speaker who for the past 20 years has helped women and their families navigate the ups and downs of everyday life. She loves helping single moms learn how to show up fully for themselves so they can show up fully for their kids. She's helped start two churches, the most recent being Cross Point Church, where she learned how important it is as a leader to know your truth and speak it. Her work now aims at helping women develop emotional and mental health so they live a life of freedom and confidence. Her own journey has taught her the power of that very skill. To connect with Brandi:www.lovebrandiwilson.comInstagram: @lovebrandiwilsonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandiWheelerWilsonFor more info on God and My Girlfriends Ministries and/or to donate:www.godandmygirlfriendsonline.comGod And My Girlfriends Ministries A non-profit ministry helping women flourish in their relationships with God and others. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marciaramirez.substack.com

Life balance—let's talk about it. I'm so excited to sit down with this panel of incredible women and get their thoughts, feelings and insights on this topic! We're talking about what life balance actually is and whether or not we can achieve it, how to set better boundaries, saying no to people-pleasing, and so much more. Don't miss this amazing conversation! Panel guests: Angie Smith — https://www.instagram.com/officialangiesmith/ Melinda Doolittle — https://www.instagram.com/mdoolittle Pasty Clairmont — https://www.instagram.com/patsyclairmont Karen Harmon — https://www.instagram.com/karenharmon360 Brandi Wilson — https://www.instagram.com/lovebrandiwilson Courtney Dyksterhouse — https://www.instagram.com/courtneydyksterhouse Resources: Get my brand-new book, Take Back Your Time: The Guilt-Free Guide to Life Balance. https://bit.ly/3BKWDDt Get back 24 hours in your week by signing up for the free 7-Day Time Finder challenge. https://bit.ly/3zR23MJ Join us at the Business Boutique Conference to learn how to make money doing what you love. https://bit.ly/3zR2AOJ

Life balance-let's talk about it. I'm so excited to sit down with this panel of incredible women and get their thoughts, feelings and insights on this topic! We're talking about what life balance actually is and whether or not we can achieve it, how to set better boundaries, saying no to people-pleasing, and so much more. Don't miss this amazing conversation! Panel guests: Angie Smith - https://www.instagram.com/officialangiesmith/ Melinda Doolittle - https://www.instagram.com/mdoolittle Pasty Clairmont - https://www.instagram.com/patsyclairmont Karen Harmon - https://www.instagram.com/karenharmon360 Brandi Wilson - https://www.instagram.com/lovebrandiwilson Courtney Dyksterhouse - https://www.instagram.com/courtneydyksterhouse Resources: Get my brand-new book, Take Back Your Time: The Guilt-Free Guide to Life Balance. https://bit.ly/3BKWDDt Get back 24 hours in your week by signing up for the free 7-Day Time Finder challenge. https://bit.ly/3zR23MJ Join us at the Business Boutique Conference to learn how to make money doing what you love. https://bit.ly/3zR2AOJ

Hope is within reach! On this special last show of their second season, Jackie and Eve have insightful (and at times - hilarious) conversations with old friends (not to be confused with friends who are old) about holding onto hope. Pastor, speaker, author, Trisha Davis, and single mom, life coach and co-leader of Leading and Loving it, Brandi Wilson, had unexpected transitions in their lives yet they both prevailed by shifting from striving to thriving. All the while they both remain wildly strong, faithful and tenacious as they seek the heart of God. You will want to lean in and take notes because these powerhouses can preach as they share their remarkable stories of how God’s inexhaustible hope can strengthen you no matter your circumstances. Plus on the show, Jackie covers the way in which all 9 Enneagram personalities can best find hope in the Lord. More About Trisha: Trisha is a wife, mom, and Co-founder of Hope City Church and RefineUs Ministries. She is the co-author of Beyond Ordinary: When a Good Marriage Just Isn’t Good Enough. She passionately loves God and loves people. That love compels her to speak with honesty and transparency to call others to become fully who God created them to be. Sharing her own story of loss and redemption, she longs to ignite a movement to help others build healthy relationships with each other and with God.  Facebook: trishalopezdavis Instagram: trishalopezdavis Twitter: trishlopezdavisMore About Brandi: Co-Leader of Leading And Loving It, Brandi Wilson is also a life coach, author and speaker who for the past 20 years has helped women and their families navigate the ups and downs of everyday life. She loves helping single moms learn how to show up fully for themselves so they can show up fully for their kids. She’s helped start two churches, the most recent being Cross Point Church in Nashville TN. Her work now aims at helping women develop emotional and mental health so they live a life of freedom and confidence. Her own journey has taught her the power of that very skill. Brandi can be found at lovebrandiwilson.com. Facebook: Brandi Wheeler Wilson Instagram @lovebrandiwilson Twitter: @Lovebrandiw

In part four of this series, Brandi Wilson shares how she had to learn how to believe in herself again after having The life and family she’d spent 20 years building stopped on a dime. Her marriage was over. The church she spent years pouring into was no longer hers. Her community, friends and professional life disappeared in a day’s time. She talks about how she had to fight to find herself, how her experience changed the way she sees others, and how it's never too late to become who you are and do what you desire. About BrandiBrandi Wilson is an author and speaker who for the past 20 years has helped women and their families navigate the ups and downs of everyday life. She loves helping single moms learn how to show up fully for themselves so they can show up fully for their kids. She’s helped start two churches, the most recent being Cross Point Church, where she learned how important it is as a leader to know your truth and speak it. Her work now aims at helping women develop emotional and mental health so they live a life of freedom and confidence. Her own journey has taught her the power of that very skill. Brandi is the co-author of Leading and Loving It: Encouragement for Pastors’ Wives and Women in Leadership. Her work with Leading and Loving It empowers women in ministry and leadership to develop healthy relationships with themselves so that they can build healthy communities. Brandi enjoys co-leading the LALI community of over 19,000 women towards greater mental, empowerment as leaders and emotional health through her workshops, speaking engagements and connect groups.  Connect with Brandi: https://lovebrandiwilson.com  | https://www.instagram.com/lovebrandiwilsonSeries schedulePart 1: The foundation for believing in yourself (episode 78) https://fight-for-brilliance-with-justin-keller.simplecast.com/episodes/courage-to-believe-in-you-part-1-the-foundation-for-believing-in-yourselfPart 2: Understanding the barriers of belief (episode 79) https://fight-for-brilliance-with-justin-keller.simplecast.com/episodes/courage-to-believe-in-you-part-2-barriers-of-beliefPart 3: Leveraging self-belief into purpose: https://fight-for-brilliance-with-justin-keller.simplecast.com/episodes/courage-to-believe-in-you-part-3-your-statement-of-courage Resources:  "Self-Reliance" by Ralph Waldo Emerson  shorturl.at/twCGPConnect with Justin: Instagram.com/kellerthinks | Circlefifty.com | medium.com/@kellerthinks | fb.com/kellerthinks | twitter.com/kellerthinks | TikTok.com/@kellerthinks

In part three of this 5-part series, I share how one sentence changed everything for me in my life and business. I introduce the concept of having a statement of courage, breakdown what the three elements of a statement of courage, and share sample statements of courage to help inspire your own. Series schedulePart 1: The foundation for believing in yourself (episode 78) https://fight-for-brilliance-with-justin-keller.simplecast.com/episodes/courage-to-believe-in-you-part-1-the-foundation-for-believing-in-yourselfPart 2: Understanding the barriers of belief (episode 79) https://fight-for-brilliance-with-justin-keller.simplecast.com/episodes/courage-to-believe-in-you-part-2-barriers-of-beliefPart 3: Leveraging self-belief into purposePart 4: Courage to believe story w/ guest Brandi Wilson  Resources:  "Self-Reliance" by Ralph Waldo Emerson  shorturl.at/twCGPConnect with Justin: Instagram.com/kellerthinks | Circlefifty.com | medium.com/@kellerthinks | fb.com/kellerthinks | twitter.com/kellerthinks | TikTok.com/@kellerthinks

Ep.15 - Brandi Wilson is an author and speaker who for the past 20 years has helped women and their families navigate the ups and downs of everyday life. She aims at helping women develop emotional and mental health so they live a life of freedom and confidence. Her own journey has taught her the power of that very skill. In an emotional conversation with Andy and Chuck, Brandi shares about waking up to a life she never saw coming. The life and family she'd spent 20 years building stopped on a dime. Her marriage was over. The church she spent years pouring into was no longer hers. Her community, friends and professional life disappeared in a day's time. Devastated but determined to create a life that finally felt like her own, Brandi faced her healing journey head-on. You will be inspired by her story and redemptive perspective.

Brandi Wilson was living her dream life, as a stay at home mom, and pastor’s wife when the rug got pulled out from under her feet and it all came crashing down. Brandi shares with me how she navigated the trauma of walking through her life imploding while under the scrutiny of the public eye. We cover grief, forgiveness, healing, and what it looks like to thrive today. There were so many Holy Spirit goosebump moments in this story as Brandi shares about how God met her in her pain, and continued to be the God who provides. Her circumstances changed, but God did not. Brandi is co-leader of Leading and Loving it, as well she has launched lovebrandiwilson.com where she is coaching women who are ready to gain mental clarity and increase their emotional health. Check it out for a free 30 minute consultation to see if her coaching program is right for you!

Brandi Wilson is an author, speaker and co-leader of Leading and Loving It, a ministry dedicated to empowering women in ministry and leadership. She has been part of two church plants, the most recent being Cross Point Church in Nashville where she served for 14 years. Brandi co-authored Leading and Loving It: Encouragement for Pastors' Wives and Women in Leadership.In our talk, Brandi will share about the transitions she has gone through in her life that has led her to become co-leader of the ministry, Leading and Loving It.*******Expanding your search Guest Bio on Brandi Wilson.*******Brandi Wilson is an author, speaker and co-leader of Leading and Loving It, a ministry dedicated to empowering women in ministry and leadership. She has been part of two church plants, the most recent being Cross Point Church in Nashville where she served for 14 years. Brandi co-authored Leading and Loving It: Encouragement for Pastors' Wives and Women in Leadership. Brandi is passionate about walking alongside single moms as they navigate parenting and life. Her work now aims at helping women develop emotional and mental health so they live a life of freedom and confidence. Her own journey has taught her the power of that very skill.*******Stopping for directions and links to our guest:*******Brandi Wilson: https://lovebrandiwilson.comLeading and Loving It: https://leadingandlovingit.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadingandlovingitVimeo: https://vimeo.com/leadingandlovingitInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadinglovingit/Twitter: https://twitter.com/leadinglovingit*******Expanding your search and stopping for directions is a podcast for growing our circles of connections and knowledge together through positive conversations and encouraging communications.*******https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12985720https://facebook.com/expandingsearch/https://instagram.com/expandingsearch/https://twitter.com/expandingsearch/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtC0DVW0O1gkTWfd3TVMmrQhttps://www.amazon.com/Brent-Bailey/e/B0849TKGWMhttp://www.imdb.me/JBrentBaileyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/revbrentbailey/Available oniHeartRadioApple PodcastsYouTubeRokuAppleTVFireTV*******Growing our circles of connections and knowledge together through positive conversations and encouraging communications.Support the show (https://directionchurch.churchcenter.com/giving)

Come vibe with us and our guest Dj K.O. and Brandi Wilson!! Also we give live reactions and reviews of the Gucci and Jeezy vs battle. Tune in to the hottest pod in the 251!

What are some of the best and most unexpected things to come out of 2 years of the Christian Woman Leadership Podcast?   In this episode, Holly and I are celebrating our two year anniversary by answering some of your questions about the podcast. We’ll share what we’ve learned, favorite guests, best things to come as a result, and much more. Plus, we share some of our reflections and let you know the top 5 episodes since we started! Key Points Discussed: Invitation to join our group [1:50] Bonus podcast for our supporters [4:00] Answering your questions [7:11] What has been the best thing that has happened for you during this 2 year journey? What are your family traditions or routines? Do you have any regrets from this journey? Or otherwise ways you would have done things differently had you the opportunity to do it again? What unexpected lessons have you learned (good or bad) from starting a podcast? And what's kept you going for 2 years without getting burned out? Which guest(s) moved you, surprised you, made you laugh, changed your thoughts on a topic, challenged you, etc.? Episode 103 with Dr. Shannon Polk Episode 59 with Hillary Morgan Ferrer Episode 90 with Valerie Woerner Episode 80 with Sharon Hodde Miller Episode 60 with Kadi Cole Episode 96 with Alisa Childers Bonus episode with Emily P. Freeman Our Top 5 Episodes in 2 years of the podcast [32:00] Episode 1: Our Leadership Journeys & What to Expect Episode 81: Dealing with Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Mental Health as a Christian Leader with Laura Howe Episode 80: How to Avoid the Trap of Niceness and Speak Boldly with Sharon Hodde Miller Episode 64: The Power of Community Through Devastating Seasons with Brandi Wilson  83: When God Shifts Your Path Into the Unknown with Tembi Secrist - A Leader’s Journey Around the World Part 1 Our total downloads for the podcast [36:20] Other reflection questions [37:21] What is a topic we haven’t covered that you’d like to cover this year? What has been something that has stuck with you that a listener has said to you? Holly & Esther’s updates [48:00] A recent listener review [52:30] Fun question of the week: What other podcasts do you listen to? [54:30] The Ops Authority The Christian Woman Business Podcast Grit with Jessica Stansberry Living Proof with Beth Moore Made for This with Jennie Allen The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe The Legacy Entrepreneur with Lindsey Johnson Go to Gal with Jaclyn Mellone My Biz Bestie The Next Right Thing Friending with Noelle P. Rhodes Grace in Real Life with Jill E. McCormick   Other links mentioned: Episode 57: One Year Anniversary Esther’s new business podcast Holly’s updated business endeavor: Prosper Collective Holly’s post about growing tomatoes and our gifts   Connect with Esther and Holly: Esther’s Website Holly’s Website Facebook Group Facebook Page This episode was originally published on estherlittlefield.com/episode109.

Tried to fit it all, but limited to 4k characters, email me with questions: “Former Officials Disclaim Hiding.” The Atlanta Constitution, 10 Aug. 1946. “Arkansas GIs Threaten New Riots.” The Knoxville Journal, 10 Aug. 1946. Autumn, H. “TOHA Releases 'Battle of Athens' Map.” Daily Post Athenian, 11 June 2014. “Dies of Injuries.” The Tennessean, 15 Nov. 1936. DPA “Chapter Eight: Burkett's Political Experience.” Daily Post Athenian, 26 Feb. 2016. DPA “'Battle of Athens' Reference Leads to TBI Investigation.” Daily Post Athenian, 3 July 2009. Duncan, Shane. “Battle of Athens Exhibit Opens.” Daily Post Athenian, 16 Oct. 2018. E. H. Crump of Memphis - Historic "Boss" of the City Editorial. “The Machines Win.” The Tennessean, 2 Aug. 1946. Edwards, Richard. “First-Person Accounts of the 'Battle'.” Daily Post Athenian, 3 May 2007. Fitzgerald, RH. “Last Vestiges of Opposition to Kefauver Wanes as Cantrell Forces Joins Supporters.” The Tennessean, 19 May 1946. Full Text of "Tennessee County History Series : McMinn County by C. Byrum, Frank B. Williams “GI's Oust McMinn Tyrant Rule.” The Tennessean, 3 Aug. 1946. “GOP Leader Is Arrested in McMinn.” The Leaf Chronicle, 1 Aug. 1940. Guy, Joe. “'Battle of Athens' 70th Anniversary.” Daily Post Athenian, 1 Aug. 2016. Guy, Joe. “Hidden History - Looking beyond Just the 'Battle'” Daily Post Athenian, 22 Sept. 2005. Guy, Joe. “Lessons to Learn from Athens' Most Famous 'Battle'.” Daily Post Athenian, 29 July 2016. Hatcher, Joe. “Politics.” The Tennessean, 11 Feb. 1945. Hatcher, Joe. “Politics.” The Tennessean, 20 July 1945. INS. “1 Injured in New Outbreak.” Long Beach Independent, 4 Aug. 1946. “J. Tom Taylor Says Politics Caused Arrest.” The Tennessean, 2 Aug. 1940. James, David. “Yesterday in Etowah: Recalling Summer & Fall of 1946.” Daily Post Athenian, 26 Nov. 2014. Kenyon, Nellie. “GOP Assails Bossism As Fall Vote Slogan.” The Tennessean, 22 Aug. 1946. “The Long Arm of Ed 'Boss' Crump.” The Daily Herald, The Daily Herald, 13 Nov. 2016, “Mansfield to Go Back to Old Job.” The Atlanta Constitution, 31 Aug. 1946. “McMinn County Will Name 28 Top Candidates.” Kingsport News, 6 May 1948. “McMinn Ouster.” The Tennessean, 24 Mar. 1943. Miller, Ryan W. “'Zombie Snakes' Are Going Viral. They Aren't Particularly Dangerous but They Are 'Kind of Adorable'.” USA Today, 11 June 2019. “M'Minn Vote War Rages.” The Tennessean, 2 Aug. 1946. “Much Pre-Election Interest Focused Upon Polk County.” The Jackson Sun, 25 Oct. 1946. “No Inquest Planned in Apparent Sucidie.” The Jackson Sun, 29 Dec. 1936. Nunley, Esther. “Author Chris DeRose and The Battle of Athens.” Daily Post Athenian, 5 June 2019. Nunley, Esther. “Museum Matters: Fee Grabbing.” Daily Post Athenian, 6 Dec. 2018. “Officers Seek 'Siren Bandits'.” The Jackson Sun, 6 Jan. 1938. Peck, John. “Lincoln Said It and It Applies Now as Then.” Daily Post Athenian, 21 Aug. 1946. Piehler, G. Kurt, and Brandi Wilson. “An Interview With Bill White for the Veteran's Oral History Project, Center for the Study of War and Society, Department of History.” University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 20 July 2000. “Repeat on Athens Narrowly Avoided.” The Chattanooga Daily Times, 8 Aug. 1946. Seiber, Lones. “The Battle of Athens.” American Heritage, 1985. “Sheriff Enjoined From Molesting Pinball Machines.” The Jackson Sun, 11 Apr. 1937. “Paul Cantrell, Former Leader of Tennessee Machine, Is Dead.” The New York Times, 11 July 1962. “Three Held for Election Day Shooting Fray.” The Jackson Sun, 10 Nov. 1938. “Trio in McMinn on Probation.” The Tennessean, 7 Feb. 1943. United Press. “Athens TN GI Regime Certified.” El Paso Herald Post, 5 Aug. 1946. Yarborough, Willard. “Cantrell Dynasty Rulers in McMinn.” The Tennessean, 15 July 1946. Yarborough, Willard. “GI Ticket Challenges Biggs-Cantrell Gang for McMinn Control.” The Tennessean, 14 July 1946.

As a woman in ministry leadership, life can sometimes feel lonely. But community is essential and can help carry you through unexpected and devastating seasons of loss.   In today’s episode, Holly and I talk with former pastor’s wife and leader Brandi Wilson about her leadership journey. We talk about what it’s like to lose a major title in your life through devastating circumstances and how you can transition back into leadership after heartbreaking loss. We also learn about the power of community to get you through these seasons and how to create that kind of community for yourself.  For the full show notes for this episode, visit estherlittlefield.com/episode64.   Support the Podcast   Key Points Discussed: Brandi’s leadership journey The power of community during loss How Brandi’s community supported her through devastation How leaders can build and cultivate community Brandi’s work with Leading and Loving It Working with other women and different personalities in leadership Making an Impact with World Help Brandi’s advice for younger leaders   Key Quotes from the Episode: “That’s probably been one of the biggest gifts of leadership is in the journey of leadership, learning to love myself.”    “People can take away that title, but no one can take away God’s calling on your life.”   "The value of what we can offer each other as women in one another's lives is such a gift."   "As female leaders, it's not about what we say in our friendships together, it's about what we don't have to say."    “When I realized that what God wants me to be is Brandi Wilson… that was freedom.”    Connect with Brandi & Leading and Loving It: Website Brandi’s Facebook Brandi’s Instagram Leading and Loving It Facebook Leading and Loving It Instagram   Connect with Esther and Holly: Esther’s Website Holly’s Website Instagram Facebook Group Facebook Page Support the Podcast   This episode was originally published on estherlittlefield.com/episode64

Brandi Wilson and her friend Lori Wilhite saw a need as they were both pastoring large churches. Women, specifically pastors wives needed an outlet and tools to continue to lead in a powerful way. They started Leading and Loving it to help women embrace their calling and lead confidently. This ministry has grown to serve over 800 women in all leadership capacities.

*For People Who Live In Korea* This week I sat down to talk to Brandi Wilson about the Good Vibes Only Artist Showcase. The show features artists from several genres including singers, dancers, painters, sculptors, poets, spoken word artists and more. We talk about creating a space for celebration and community and how art gives people a way to express themselves. If you’re interested in participating in the showcase or just coming out to support, listen to our interview and follow GVO on Instagram at @GoodVibesOnlyArt.

IEF discussion from Spring 2018, with Jerome Mapp, Doug Fowler and Brandi Wilson, discussing land use planning, planned urban developments and the importance of civic engagement strategies.

This true story, often called "The War in Athens, Tennessee", describes the actions of the citizens of a small town, in this case mostly GI's recently returned from the battlefields of WWII, as they armed themselves to insure a fair election against a heavily armed and provenly corrupt town police force and political party which had gone as far as the murder of innocent civilians to insure their power. We at this podcast, by telling this story, want to make it clear that we do not condone violence in any way, shape, or form, as a means to achieve political change.  You are left to decide who the heroes are in this story, and you have the obligation in this country to get involved in local, state, and government politics, and do your best to support candidates who are level-headed, moral, and seek a fair outcome for all the people.  A letter from Eleanor Roosevelt to the town of Athens is included in our audio at the end of our story. Timeline: The Daily Post Athenian The Battle of Athens, Lone Seiber, American Heritage Magazine 1990 Interview with Bill White, Kurt Pheiler & Brandi Wilson, Veterans Oral History project, University of Tennessee (2000) Eleanor Roosevelt's letter to Athens (1946)

Ken sits down with Lori Wilhite and Brandi Wilson, founders of Leading and Loving It, along with being the spouses to Jud Wilhite and Pete Wilson. We also continue our Meet Your Catalyst Intern series and catch up with Bill Simmons from American Leprosy Mission.

While no one goes into a marriage imagining it will ever end, we know that divorce is a reality for approximately half of Americans. And while I will always be pro-marriage and encourage those of you in difficult marriages to seek help and fight to save your marriage, I know that sometimes there are no other options than divorce. Today's guest, Brandi Wilson, knows the pain of divorce. In today's episode she shares her story of being married to a megachurch pastor, who in 2016 walked away from the church and his family. So, when Brandi's 20-year marriage dissolved, she also lost her church community, her dreams for the future, and a huge part of her identity. Yet, over 8 years later, Brandi has a message of HOPE and healing that I think will bless many listeners. If you or someone you love is navigating divorce, (especially while raising children) I hope you can tune in. Find notes and links to everything Brandi talks about in show notes:Find links and show notes on my website:Today's episode: www.monicaswanson.com/brandi-wilson General podcast page: www.monicaswanson.com/podcastCheck out CTCMath for a simplified and fun (Yes! Fun!) option for a homeschool math curriculum or just extra math practice at home!The Monica Swanson Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual resources to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit www.christianparenting.org Our Sponsors:* Check out HelloFresh and use my code 50monica for a great deal: https://www.hellofresh.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy