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What if the places of brokenness in our lives—and our children’s—are exactly where God wants to bring healing, hope, and purpose? In today’s must-listen episode, Catherine welcomes world-renowned evangelist and bestselling author Nick Vujicic, whose life without limbs has become a global testimony that no pain is wasted in God’s hands. His newest book, Champions for the Brokenhearted, invites parents and churches to serve, love, and notice those society too often pushes aside.

John 11:25-44,Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, 26 and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” 27 She said to him, “Yes, Lord; I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, who is coming into the world.” When she had said this, she went and called her sister Mary, saying in private, “The Teacher is here and is calling for you.” 29 And when she heard it, she rose quickly and went to him. 30 Now Jesus had not yet come into the village, but was still in the place where Martha had met him. 31 When the Jews who were with her in the house, consoling her, saw Mary rise quickly and go out, they followed her, supposing that she was going to the tomb to weep there. 32 Now when Mary came to where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet, saying to him, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” 33 When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, he was deeply moved[a] in his spirit and greatly troubled. 34 And he said, “Where have you laid him?” They said to him, “Lord, come and see.” 35 Jesus wept. 36 So the Jews said, “See how he loved him!” 37 But some of them said, “Could not he who opened the eyes of the blind man also have kept this man from dying?”38 Then Jesus, deeply moved again, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone lay against it. 39 Jesus said, “Take away the stone.” Martha, the sister of the dead man, said to him, “Lord, by this time there will be an odor, for he has been dead four days.” 40 Jesus said to her, “Did I not tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God?” 41 So they took away the stone. And Jesus lifted up his eyes and said, “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. 42 I knew that you always hear me, but I said this on account of the people standing around, that they may believe that you sent me.” 43 When he had said these things, he cried out with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out.” 44 The man who had died came out, his hands and feet bound with linen strips, and his face wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, “Unbind him, and let him go.”The year 1912 gave us two unforgettable things: the sinking of the Titanic and the invention of Oreo cookie — one was a tragedy, one a triumph, and we're still fascinated by both today.But something else important that happened in 1912 that we probably don't think about much was the publication of an essay by the theologian B. B. Warfield. The essay is entitled, “The Emotional Life of our Lord” — and it's about the various emotions we see Jesus express in the Gospels.What makes the essay so amazing is that there had never really been a study like this before, and Warfield wrote it during the heyday of theological liberalism. When a lot of modern scholars were denying the deity of Christ, Warfield affirmed the deity of Christ and wrote this essay to defend the humanity of Christ.And the reason this essay is relevant to our passage today is that Warfield gives a lot of attention to John 11 — because of the emotions we just read about in verses 33–38!Now throughout each of the four Gospels we see the emotional life of Jesus, but there's no other place where we see such strong emotions compounded in one scene. Warfield writes, “What John does [here in Chapter 11] is uncover to us the heart of Jesus as he wins for us our salvation.” And I think that's right. Remember John was there! He saw this happen. And led by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, he has written this to uncover the heart of Jesus for us, which means it's worthy of our focus this morning. There are two questions we should ask: What do we learn here about Jesus's heart? What difference does it make in our lives?The goal of the sermon is to answer those two questions: I want to show you something amazing about the heart of Jesus, and then I wanna talk about why it matters.Those are the two parts, and Part One can be titled “Uncovering the Heart of Jesus.”1. Uncovering the Heart of JesusWe're gonna pick up here in verse 28, and my goal is for us to build, in our minds, the right image of Jesus in this scene.Last week we saw the dialogue between Jesus and Martha, and this week it's between Jesus and Mary.After Martha's faith confession of Jesus in verse 27, she goes back to their home in Bethany to get Mary. And I want you to try to imagine this…Remember this is just four days after the death of Lazarus, and so it's a crowded house of friends and family grieving with them. Martha walks into the full house and somehow in private she tells Mary that Jesus wants to see her. She most likely whispered this to Mary, because people are all around her. She said, “Mary, the Teacher is here and he's calling for you.”And Mary, right away, jumps up and goes to meet Jesus, and everybody is there, seeing her do this, and they assume she must be going to the tomb. So they leave the house and follow her.So picture Mary walking to meet Jesus, and there's this entourage of grieving people following behind her. She gets to Jesus in verse 32, and she falls down at Jesus's feet and she says, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” Where have we heard that before? This is the same thing Martha said in verse 21.And again, I don't think this is a rebuke. Mary is just stating a fact, and she does it here bowed down at Jesus's feet — which is not a posture of disrespect — this is homage. She's broken before her teacher. She's been following him, learning from him, trusting him, and she's honest with him.And it's important we get this scene right in our minds because before John tells us how Jesus responds, he tells us what Jesus sees. We need to see it too.Verse 33 starts by saying that Jesus saw Mary weeping, down at this feet, and he saw this crowd of friends and family around her also weeping. And that word for “weeping” means wailing. This is audible, expressive grief. There's no ‘balled fists mad' at Jesus here. It's heartache. Now look what John says Jesus did …And this is one we need to see. I want to make sure everybody's with me. Find verse 33 — Chapter 11, verse 33.After Jesus sees this heartache around him, Verse 33,“…he was deeply moved in his spirit and greatly troubled.”Jesus Is AngryNow that word “deeply moved” — that's how the English Standard Version and the New International Version translates it. But if you have the ESV, you might notice there's a little footnote marker, and the footnote says that this word could also be translated “indignant.” Or to be outraged. That's because in nearly every other place this word is used, that's what it means. Outside the New Testament this Greek word is used to refer to the snorting of horses, and when it's applied to humans it means expressing anger. This is where I think cartoons could actually help us.In old-school cartoons — like the Looney Tunes — it was really clear when the characters would get angry. Their faces would turn red and steam would blow out of their nostrils. That's anger.And the point is that the audience not miss the emotion!That's the point here in the use of this word.The New Living Translation actually nails it. They translate it “a deep anger welled up within him.” That's what the word means. Now why does it matter? Well, the word is repeated in verse 38. Look down at verse 38:“Then Jesus, deeply moved again [deeply angry again], [he] came to the tomb.”So that's twice in this scene that John tells us this. Which means he really doesn't want us to miss it. Jesus is angry here. He's indignant. He's furious. Jesus Is SadBut hold on a minute: before we import our own meaning of anger, we need to see more in this story. We know that whatever kind of anger Jesus has here, it's perfectly compatible with his holiness. Jesus never sinned, so this must be a holy anger. And there are three more words John uses here that fill in the picture. We have to see all of this together if we're going to have the right image.Notice back in verse 33, John tells us that Jesus was “deeply moved/angry in his spirit and greatly troubled.”Jesus being angry “in his spirit” means that he's under control — he's not flying off the handle. He's restrained.But at the same time his emotion is visible. Because notice that word in verse 33, “deeply troubled.” That word literally means to shake. B. B. Warfield describes it as “raging in himself … His inwardly restrained fury produced a profound agitation of his whole being …” Can you picture that?I know we all have ideas of what Jesus might have looked like (there's a few windows around here that could help our imaginations) — But whatever your imagination of Jesus is, it should be able to include everything the Bible says about him, and here we read that Jesus is so enraged that he's shaking. It's like he's about to explode, and says “Where have you laid him?” And then, verse 35, “Jesus wept.”Now who would have expected that?! He's raging in himself, and tears spill out.And when you see tears — when there's weeping — what does that mean? Even young children know what this means. This is part of early childhood development — teachers show children pictures of faces and have them match different emotions to each face. And when the teacher asks, “Which one is sad?”, the kids always point to the face with tears. Because tears means sorrow. Weeping means sadness. And in this story, Jesus is sad. That's what overflowed for everyone to see. Jesus is fuming with fury and he grieves with tears. Fury and grief — anger with sadness — that's the right image of Jesus here. That's what John is showing us.But why is Jesus responding this way? It has to do with what he encounters. First, and most obvious, he is surrounded by grief. He loved Mary and Martha, and Mary and Martha are both grieving; their friends and family with them are grieving, and so, at the most basic level, when Jesus weeps here, he's joining his friends in their grief.The people Jesus loves are sad, and he meets them in their sadness. He's with them. This is true sympathy. Jesus is a good friend. But the anger part — what is that about? This is where we have to look at what's behind the grief.In this story, what has caused the grief?Death.Warfield writes,The spectacle of the distress of Mary and her companions enraged Jesus because it brought poignantly home to his consciousness the evil of death, its unnaturalness, its “violent tyranny” … In Mary's grief, he contemplates the misery of the whole human race and burns with rage against the oppressor of men…It is death that is the object of his wrath, and behind death him who has the power of death and whom he has come into the world to destroy. Tears of sympathy may fill his eyes, but his soul is held by rage…Anger and sadness. Sadness and anger. Jesus Is ZealousIt's really important to see what happens next. What does Jesus do with these emotions?He doesn't sit there on his hands. But he's in motion. He's going somewhere with this. And, at some level, this is expected. Check out verses 36–37. This is how the friends and family respond. They see Jesus's emotion and think, “Wow, he really loved Lazarus!” And then some said, verse 37:“Could not he who opened the eyes of the blind man also have kept this man from dying?”That's actually a smart question. It's the logical next question after you realize that Jesus really loved the man who died. It's clear that Jesus loved Lazarus, and we know Jesus can heal, so why didn't Jesus just heal him?I hope you see this is a form of the same question we talked about a month ago in our sermon “An Everyday Theology of Suffering.”The big question we talked about is: How can God be all-powerful and all-good, and suffering still exist?Remember that question? That's the big question. And that's the same thing going on here at a practical level: Jesus is powerful (he can heal), Jesus is good (he loved Lazarus). So … why is Lazarus dead in a tomb and Jesus upset about it?It's a fair question, and look, I think we're all just trying to figure it out. And maybe we think Jesus doesn't really have the kind of power we hoped he has — and if we think that, this next part is for us … Because Jesus, again, is in motion. He's going somewhere. Verse 38:“Then Jesus, deeply angry again, came to the tomb.”Get the image right in your mind. Jesus is walking up to this tomb furious. He's angry. He's sad. And he's zealous.Warfield on this part quotes Calvin. I'll read Calvin to you. He says:Christ does not come to the tomb as an idle spectator, but like a champion who prepares for a battle, and therefore we need not wonder that he again groans, for the violent tyranny of death, which he had to conquer, is placed before his eyes.Do you see it? Jesus approaches the tomb enraged because he is about to face our greatest enemy. And what does he do?He says, “Move the stone.” Martha says, “There's gonna be an odor.”Jesus says, “I'm here to show you the glory of God.”And then he looks up to his Father in heaven and says, verse 41,“Father, I thank you that you have heard me …”See, apparently Jesus has already been praying (and like Martha said in verse 22, whatever Jesus asks from God, God gives it to him). John wants us to know the Father and Son are in this together. Verse 43: “When Jesus had said these things, he cried out with a loud voice …”That word for “cried out” is the same word used later when the crowd will cry out “Crucify him! Crucify him!” The word means to shout. And John also adds “with a loud voice.”You gotta picture this. Jesus is not making a mild suggestion here. This is a loud shout from a heart enraged. He's shouting it loudly in defiance of death.“Lazarus, come out.”Verse 44,“And the man who died came out …”See, they don't even call him ‘Lazarus' anymore — they call him “the man who died” — because he did die, but now he's alive. And Jesus says,“Unbind him, and let him go.” Those words are significant. It means that Jesus, the resurrection and the life, has set the dead man free. Just like Jesus will set us free — not free from the end of our physical lives in this world, but absolutely free from death.Jesus, see, is zealous to save! He's zealous to display the glory of God and accomplish our everlasting good, which are one in the same.In this story, John uncovers the heart of Jesus for us.B. B. Warfield writes,Not in cold unconcern but in flaming wrath against the foe, Jesus smites in our behalf. He has not only saved us from the evils that oppress us; he has felt for and with us in our oppression, and under the impulse of these feelings has wrought out our redemption.Anger against our enemy. Sadness in our grief. Zeal for our salvation.This is the heart of Jesus. What a Savior!2. Why Does It Matter?Now, Part Two: What difference does this make in our lives?I'd like to close with an application. And there's a hundred things we could say! A hundred things we could takeaway. But for now, I'm just gonna focus on one: In discovering Jesus's heart, we discover the kind of hearts we are called to have as his people.We can't be content to only admire him, but we must follow him as our example — especially in our witness. Because Jesus shows us what a holy heart looks like toward a fallen world.We see it in the mingling of his anger and sadness — anger toward the ultimate enemy, and sadness for those who suffer. Indignation for the father of lies, sorrow for those captive to lies.I think the best name for this posture is what we might call brokenhearted boldness. (That's a Piper phrase.) Brokenhearted boldness.And we get the boldness part. That is so vital in our day. It's the courage to call evil evil. To hold our ground on moral clarity. To pray imprecatory psalms against the workers of Satan. And we do it with confidence, in Luther's words:The prince of darkness grim, We tremble not for him;His rage we can endure,For lo! His doom is sure;One little word shall fell him.We mock the devil! We mock death! This is boldness!But it's brokenhearted. Because at the same time that we resolve never to compromise truth, we weep for the world that's lost it. Together with the firmness of our conviction, we have the tenderness of compassion. We're brokenhearted, because Hell is real, and we know people who will go there. And we don't want them to. Brokenhearted boldness.And honestly, it's easier to recognize it than to describe it, so I'll tell you a true story…Just recently I was having lunch with one of our members, a college student. And he was telling me about a class he's in right now, and the professor is off the rails. The professor says there are at least 12 different genders, he openly mocks God in the classroom. And this student is disgusted by it. He told me he's spoken up in class, he's tried to dialogue with other students. He said, “But my classmates are so influenced by this professor. … They're just eating it up. They're all choosing a path of lies.”And as he said this, his eyes filled with tears, his voice began to crack; he had to stop talking and look away … And I thought: “That's it.”That's brokenhearted boldness.That's the heart of Jesus showing up in his people.It's not a witness of swagger. It's not brash or belligerent, not snide or snarky, not cruel or crude, but it's embracing truth with tears — a supreme love for God and a sincere love for people.It's a miracle, church, to have hearts like that! And would that God work this miracle in us! We want to be more like Jesus as we point to him and what he's done. That's what brings us to the Table.The TableBefore we can ever imagine being like Jesus, we have to first be saved by Jesus. And that's what we celebrate here.The heart of Christ is an example we can follow, but the cross of Christ is the unrepeatable accomplishment of our salvation — and we can only receive it.Christian, you know you can only receive it, so would you receive it afresh this morning? If you trust in Jesus, I invite to rest anew in this grace to you, and surrender yourself anew to his transforming work in your life.

Oppa Gangnam Style! On this episode of Baconsale, we're putting one-hit wonders that were Classic around 7 Years ago on a bracket. We'll have many Little Talks to decide which tracks are Bulletproof and which ones don't deserve a Replay. We may leave some millennials Brokenhearted as we Say Something negative about a song they love, but Don't You Worry Child, we don't mean to make Waves. You just need to Let It Go. Joel, Kent, and Zack are going to Sail through this first round of 64 songs. However, we won't finish the tournament Tonight Tonight. It is Written in the Stars that we'll pick a winner next time (Like a G6).   So say Geronimo, enjoy the Sweater Weather, and press play!   Visit Baconsale.com to find our official Spotify playlist and download this bracket.

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Send us your feedback — we're listeningPsalm 147:3 — Night Prayer for Healing, Restoration, and Emotional Recovery for the Brokenhearted10 P.M. Release — Recorded live here in London, England — from London to Jakarta, from Jakarta to Dublin, from Dublin to Cape Town — lifting a global cry for healing and restoration as the day comes to an end.Scripture (NIV) “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” — Psalm 147:3 (NIV)Show Notes Night is the hour when many feel pain the deepest — grief, heartbreak, loneliness, illness, trauma, depression, and silent wounds no one sees. But Psalm 147:3 is God's promise for the hurting: He not only heals — He binds. He not only restores — He stays.From London to Jakarta, from Dublin to Cape Town, believers are praying for healing that doctors cannot manufacture, peace that counselling cannot create, and restoration only the Holy Spirit can complete. Your pain is not permanent. Your wounds are not the end of your story. God is both the surgeon and the comforter.You do not have to fix yourself before you pray — you come broken, and God comes healing.10 Global Prayer Points  Prayer for emotional healing from deep pain Prayer for restoration after heartbreak and loss Prayer for God to heal mental health and trauma Prayer for physical healing and supernatural recovery Prayer for strength for those battling depression Prayer for healing from grief after losing a loved one Prayer for restoration of joy after years of sorrow Prayer for inner healing from past abuse and damage Prayer for God's comfort over anxiety and panic Prayer for global healing in a wounded worldLife Application Healing rarely happens in an instant — but it always begins the moment you invite God into the wound instead of hiding it.Declaration God heals my heart and restores my soul. My wounds are being bound. Hope returns. Healing begins tonight in Jesus' name.Call to Action Share this Night Prayer for Healing and Restoration. Support this listener-funded ministry at DailyPrayer.uk and help spread global daily prayer. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for more five-minute devotionals with Reverend Ben Cooper. Psalm147v3, PrayerForHealing, EmotionalRestoration, GodHealsTheBroken, DailyPrayerPodcast, GlobalChristianPrayer, ReverendBenCooper, HealSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Join us as we honor the International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians (IDOP). We’ll meet Daniel and Aline, Christians struggling in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and learn how we can pray for those experiencing persecution around the world.

By Dan Dowd - Collectively, and individually, we are oftentimes “broken” from our upbringing, from negative family history, by things that have happened to us over the course of our life, or even sometimes by allowing Satan to wrongly direct our thoughts to negative thinking. How do we break this cycle of

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Title: Healing of the broken heartedSpeaker: Pastor Ben VisserDate: 12th January 2025Location: Bendigo, Australia In this episode, we hear powerful stories of healing and restoration—from miraculous recoveries in his local fellowship to testimonies of lives transformed through prayer and fasting. Drawing from scriptures in Luke, Isaiah, and Jonah, he reflects on God’s compassion and the refreshing power of the Holy Spirit that continues to work today. Through lessons from the prodigal son, the Israelite's journey from Egypt, and Jonah’s reluctant obedience, Ben reminds us of God’s grace toward those who repent and return to Him. The episode highlights the value of humility, forgiveness, and joy in our walk with the Lord, encouraging believers to remember where they’ve come from and to keep their eyes on the eternal destination. 3 Key Points: God continues to heal and restore both body and spirit through prayer and faith. True rest and refreshing are found in the Holy Spirit, even during life’s challenges. A humble, servant-hearted attitude leads to joy and strength in the Lord. Listen to the entire Podcast Revival library by visiting https://podcastrevival.com The Revival Fellowship is a Bible-directed, Spirit-filled Church and we welcome visitors to our meetings at any of our locations worldwide. To find your nearest venue visit https://therevivalfellowship.com © 2025 The Revival Fellowship. All Rights Reserved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Born without arms or legs, Christian author and ministry founder Nick Vujicic knows what it means to be brokenhearted. After nearly taking his own life as a child, God's grace transformed his pain into purpose. Now, 20 years into his global ministry, Vujicic discusses his new book Champions for the Brokenhearted, a call for the Church to recognize the suffering in its own pews and truly become a hospital for the hurting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sunday morning's message comes from Isaiah 61—the same passage Jesus used to announce His ministry: “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because He has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor and to bind up the brokenhearted.” The Hebrew word for “brokenhearted,” Leb Shabar, paints a vivid picture of something shattered or crushed to pieces. We all know what that feels like—through loss, guilt, broken relationships, or pain that seems beyond repair. Yet the good news is this: God sent His Son to heal and restore what is broken. Whether we feel whole or hurting, this truth invites each of us to receive His healing and share His compassion with others.Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3Guest Speaker: Tim Brown

Are you stuck in patterns that keep breaking your heart? Have you ever wondered why it's so hard to change, forgive, or finally heal from the past? In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos sits down with Pastor Jerry Flowers Jr., author of Heart Rehab, to unpack what it really means to heal from the inside out. They dive deep into topics like trauma, purpose, forgiveness, and the “famine of the soul” that keeps men from becoming who God created them to be. You'll learn how to recognize and break destructive patterns in your life and see how forgiveness and community can set you free to live whole. Check out Jerry's book!  (https://tinyurl.com/rehab115) This episode is sponsored by MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab, a Christian-owned fitness app. Get 6 weeks free with the code ARENA30 at MTNTOUGH.com. Every man needs a locker room. Join a brotherhood of like-minded men in The Locker Room, our bi-monthly live Zoom Q&A call! We meet in the Locker Room twice a month for community, fellowship, laughter, and to help each other find biblical answers to life's difficult questions. Sharing community with these amazing men is one of the most enjoyable things I do. - Jim Ramos https://patreon.com/themeninthearena Get Jim Ramos' USA TODAY Bestselling book, Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God (https://tinyurl.com/dialedinbook)   

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Saturday is Review Day on The Daily Promise. Every Saturday, we review the promises of the week so we can allow them to go deep into our hearts and lives. Here are the promises we covered this week. Isaiah 30:21 - God Directs Your Steps. Exodus 23:29-30 – God Brings Victory Little by Little. Psalm 34:18 – The Lord is Close to the Brokenhearted. James 1:2-3 Rejoice in Your Trials. Proverbs 1:23 – God Pours Out His Spirit on ME.

Send us your feedback — we're listeningPsalm 147 : 3 (NIV) — He Heals the Brokenhearted and Binds Up Their Wounds | Global Prayer for Restoration and Renewed Hope | Reverend Ben Cooper | RB Christian Radio London | DailyPrayer.uk PodcastScripture (NIV):“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” — Psalm 147 : 3 (NIV) Recorded live in London, England — a global prayer for restoration and renewed hope through the healing power of Jesus Christ.Show NotesAcross the world, hearts search “prayer for hope,” “God restore my life,” and “healing after loss.” Psalm 147 : 3 declares a promise from Heaven — God heals the brokenhearted and binds their wounds. Reverend Ben Cooper reminds listeners that no pain is too deep and no story too far gone for God's restoring love. From London to Lagos, from Toronto to Cape Town, this episode calls believers to trust again in the God who restores souls and renews dreams.The Lord specialises in mending what others call impossible. Where life has broken you, He builds you. Where grief has emptied you, He fills you with hope. Reverend Ben leads this global prayer for renewal — that the Holy Spirit will breathe life into tired hearts and worn souls.God's healing is not a moment; it is a journey of grace. As you wait, He is working. As you pray, He is binding the wounds you can't reach. When you feel forgotten, He is writing your next chapter. The One who began a good work in you will finish it in glory.10 Global Prayer Points (Long-Tail Keywords)Prayer for restoration after brokenness.Prayer for hope after loss and grief.Prayer for God to heal emotional wounds.Prayer for renewed faith and trust.Prayer for peace in times of waiting.Prayer for spiritual refreshing and strength.Prayer for families needing restoration.Prayer to release past pain and move forward.Prayer for the Holy Spirit to renew my heart.Prayer for divine comfort and healing.Life ApplicationDeclare Psalm 147 : 3 — “He heals my broken heart and binds up my wounds.” Speak it over your life until hope returns. God is the Healer who restores what was lost. No scar is too deep for His touch. Let His peace be the bandage around your heart today.Call to ActionShare this restoration prayer to strengthen someone today. Support our listener-supporteSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Today's Promise: Psalm 34:18 When life throws you a knockout punch, God is there to draw you near. When you feel crushed by the things you have experienced, God will save you from hopelessness. Being brokenhearted is more than having your high school boyfriend break up with you. The brokenhearted are those who have suffered a hurt of such magnitude that it has left them debilitated. If you are brokenhearted today, Jesus will minister peace and healing to your soul.

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Title: Broken-Hearted Boldness Preacher: John Piper Series: Words From Old Friends Passage: Micah 7:7-9

Romance novelist Ellen O'Cover has a new book out called The Heartbreak Hotel.

Elizabeth Vinturella joins us to tell us about the heart-breaking loss of her daughter Samantha, and the amazing ways God was still present in the midst of great tragedy. This is a podcast you do not want to miss.

If you have ever experienced a broken heart, this conversation is for YOU! There is HOPE! God sees our lives from beginning to end. He knows our hurts and cries with us. Nothing catches Him by surprise. No matter what you are facing, He already has a plan to restore every broken place. You can run to your Heavenly Father and find healing in His arms.   In this episode, Sheila Walsh, Toni Collier, Brandi Wilson, Lisa Whittle, and Brittany Price Brooker share deeply personal encounters with God and how they came to know Him as a comforter, healer, and promise keeper. Let's learn how to open our hearts to LOVE again!   Nothing is lost in God's Kingdom! God loves you deeply and will redeem the hurt and work it all for GOOD! Here are 10 verses to remind you of God's unconditional love! ------- If you missed last week's conversation, we encourage you to go back and listen to “Restored by God's Grace.” ------- Do you want more Better Together? We have 1000+ conversations available! Start watching now for free on the TBN+ app!   --------  If you need prayer, join our community on Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // TikTok  and let us know how we can pray for you! ---------  Better Together is TBN's first daily original program made by women for women! We discuss faith, family, friends, and so much more—no topic is off-limits. Find out what happens when real friends get together for real conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With “Time Thief,” rising singer-songwriter My Life As A Moth has crafted an alternative anthem that feels both deeply personal and gloriously unhinged. It's the first glimpse into her forthcoming album The Parade Of The Starlet & The Broken Hearted, and it lands like a jolt to the system. It's a dark, genre-defying piece of art that wrestles with the way anxiety can warp time itself, stealing moments that should be ours to live fully. The result is a brooding, beautiful storm of sound that cements her as one of the most exciting experimental voices in indie music right now.

Old friends are reunited, Scout City chooses its fate, and the Industry receives its judgement. The theme of tonight's episode is Verdicts.(To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description).The bonus story that goes with this episode is ‘Pork Roast', and is available for Hallowoods patrons on the show's Patreon, along with behind-the-scenes, exclusive merchandise, and more! Because the show runs without ads or sponsors, we rely on support from fans to guarantee the survival of this LGBTQ+ horror podcast.Hello From The Hallowoods is written and produced by William A. Wellman, a queer horror author. You can visit their website for more information! The transcript for this episode is available on the Hello From The Hallowoods Website. Click here to read!You can also find Hello From The Hallowoods on social media! The show is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @thehallowoods. If you'd like to connect with other fans of the show, there's even a fan-run Discord Server!Music for this episode was used under license from Artlist.com. The soundtracks featured were: ‘Rhea', by Yehezkel Raz,‘Morning Sunbeams', by Yehezkel Raz,‘Sunken Days', by Yehezkel Raz,‘Days Pass', by ANBR,‘Effoliation', by SEA,‘Cello Concerto No. 1', by Nick Keller,‘Autumnal Smile', by Nocturne Samurai,‘The Peruvian Protest', by Max H.,‘Shimmering Light', by Sparrow Tree,‘Forsaken', by NSEE, ‘Prophecy', by Matthias Forster,‘Candle in the Dark', by Tommy H. Brandon,‘The Dream of Life', by Semo,‘Tuesday', by Aija Alsina,‘The Barrenness of a Busy Life', by BENJA,‘Lost', by Lars Bork Andersen, ‘Beacon of Light', by Ardie Son,‘A Moon Walk', by Yehezkel Raz,‘Charm', by ANBR,‘Water for the Sea', by Idokay,‘For the Broken Hearted', by Yehezkel Raz,‘Streets', by ANBR, ‘Am I Imagining', by Diamonds and Ice,‘Dawn', by Eva Tiedemann,‘A Lovely Day For a Walk', by Jon Gegelman,‘Quantum', by ANBR,‘The Last Road Trip', by Tommy H. Brandon,‘A Touch of Dream', by Max. H., ‘Yesterday has Yet to Come', by Clemens Ruh,‘Uncharted Lands', by Romeo,‘Dreaming Lucifer', by Dan Alayon,‘Dramatic Motion', by Lars Bork Andersen,‘King's Requiem', by Alon Peretz,‘Rhea', by Yehezkel Raz,And ‘Farewell', by Maya Belsitzman and Matan EphratContent warnings for this episode include: Animal death (Shank as usual), Violence, Death + Injury, Character Death, Blood, Transphobia and Homophobia, Birds (Omen as usual), Spiders (Mr. Spiderfingers as usual), Strangulation/suffocation, Static (including sfx), Emotional Manipulation, Drowning, Bugs, Body horror, Religious Violence, Child Sacrifice (Al as usual), Puppets, Autopsies, CremationWalter Pensive Groundskeeping shirts and hoodies are available now at DFTBA:https://www.hellofromthehallowoods.com/shop

Percy faces off with his old man, Valerie takes to the streets, and Riot interrupts a meal. The theme of tonight's episode is Vassals.(To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description).The bonus story that goes with this episode is ‘Local Guide', and is available for Hallowoods patrons on the show's Patreon, along with behind-the-scenes, exclusive merchandise, and more! Because the show runs without ads or sponsors, we rely on support from fans to guarantee the survival of this LGBTQ+ horror podcast.Hello From The Hallowoods is written and produced by William A. Wellman, a queer horror author. You can visit their website for more information! The transcript for this episode is available on the Hello From The Hallowoods Website. Click here to read!You can also find Hello From The Hallowoods on social media! The show is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @thehallowoods. If you'd like to connect with other fans of the show, there's even a fan-run Discord Server!Music for this episode was used under license from Artlist.com. The soundtracks featured were: ‘Rhea', by Yehezkel Raz,‘Morning Sunbeams', by Yehezkel Raz,‘The Last Road Trip', by Tommy H. Brandon,‘Lost', by Lars Bork Anderson,‘Quantum', by ANBR, ‘From the Depths', by Jeremy Chontow,‘Cello Concerto No. 1', by Nick Keller,‘Five Sense Prison', by Roie Shpigler, ‘Candle in the Dark', by Tommy H. Brandon,‘A Touch of Dream', by Max H, ‘Waiting', by Laurel Violet,‘A Moon Walk', by Yehezkel Raz,‘The Sacred Union', by Shahead Mostafafar, ‘Infernos Laissez Vibrer', by Yehezkel Raz,‘Dawn', by Eva Tiedemann, ‘Hrim Hjarta', by Blackbard,‘Prophecy,' by Matthias Forster,‘The Creation of All Things', by Doug Kaufman,‘For the Broken Hearted', by Yehezkel Raz,‘Don't Look Back', by Dani Dahani,‘Uncharted Lands', by Romeo,‘Titan', by Yehezkel Raz,‘Space Sauce', by Buynker Buster,‘Effoliation', by SEA,‘Shimmering Light', by Sparrow Tree,‘Peace', by Roie Shpigler,‘Rhea', by Yehezkel Raz,And ‘Farewell', by Maya Belsitzman and Matan EphratContent warnings for this episode include: Abuse (Percy's childhood), Violence, Kidnapping and abduction, Death + Injury, Blood, Transphobia, Homophobia, Gun Mention, Strangulation/suffocation, Misgendering, Static (including sfx), Emotional Manipulation, Stabbing, Drowning, Body horror, Bugs, Consumption of Inedible Materials (Oswald Biggs Botulus), Religious Violence, Child Sacrifice, Sounds of Chewing, Character Death Walter Pensive Groundskeeping shirts and hoodies are available now at DFTBA:https://www.hellofromthehallowoods.com/shop

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today!Feeling overwhelmed by the chaos and discord swirling around you? Psalm 34 radiates a powerful reminder that God is our steadfast Provider and Deliverer, even in our most vulnerable moments.Join us for this 16 minute heartfelt meditation on Psalm 34, where David, with raw transparency, exalts God for rescuing him from fear and trouble, boasting not in himself but in the Lord who encamps around those who trust Him. This Psalm beckons you to taste and see the Lord’s goodness, to find shelter in His encamping protection, and to trust that He redeems and heals the brokenhearted, offering unshakable hope amidst life’s storms! Discover More: Explore additional episodes of Praying Christian Women, Mindful Christian Prayers, and other Christian podcasts at Lifeaudio.com. Connect with Us: Stay updated and engage with our community: On Substack @PrayingChristianWomen On Facebook @PrayingChristianWomen On Instagram @PrayingChristianWomen On YouTube: @PrayingChristianWomen Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

If you are broken hearted, smashed and shattered, this then is the psalm for you.This just might be your special day of unique blessing: if so, He could be nearer than ever. He could be giving  you a season to more clearly see Him; and more porously be aware of Him.Join me for 7 minutes in the Psalm of the smashed. https://youtu.be/SYo1h0R7jhU

Greg Mohr understands the heartache and suffering of sickness. In this powerful series from his television broadcast, Wisdom for Living, Greg shares practical wisdom keys he discovered that brought him healing from cancer and delivered his son from a severe muscular/arthritic condition. Scores of others have benefited from the principles in this series…and so will you!

Greg Mohr understands the heartache and suffering of sickness. In this powerful series from his television broadcast, Wisdom for Living, Greg shares practical wisdom keys he discovered that brought him healing from cancer and delivered his son from a severe muscular/arthritic condition. Scores of others have benefited from the principles in this series…and so will you!

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Nick Vujicic evangelist and author of a new book “Champions for the Brokenhearted,” shares how faith transformed his life and how we can bring hope to a hurting world.

Greg Mohr understands the heartache and suffering of sickness. In this powerful series from his television broadcast, Wisdom for Living, Greg shares practical wisdom keys he discovered that brought him healing from cancer and delivered his son from a severe muscular/arthritic condition. Scores of others have benefited from the principles in this series…and so will you!

Diggory cuts in, Danielle faces a rude awakening, and Riot looks for a way out. The theme of tonight's episode is Escapes.(To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description).The bonus story that goes with this episode is ‘Attention Span', and is available for Hallowoods patrons on the show's Patreon, along with behind-the-scenes, exclusive merchandise, and more! Because the show runs without ads or sponsors, we rely on support from fans to guarantee the survival of this LGBTQ+ horror podcast.Hello From The Hallowoods is written and produced by William A. Wellman, a queer horror author. You can visit their website for more information! The transcript for this episode is available on the Hello From The Hallowoods Website. Click here to read!You can also find Hello From The Hallowoods on social media! The show is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @thehallowoods. If you'd like to connect with other fans of the show, there's even a fan-run Discord Server!Music for this episode was used under license from Artlist.com. The soundtracks featured were: ‘Rhea', by Yehezkel Raz,‘Morning Sunbeams', by Yehezkel Raz,‘The Void', by Stephen Keech,‘The Barreness of a Busy Life', by Benja,‘Quantum', by ANBR, ‘Monster Within', by Quentin Coblentz,‘Waiting', by Laurel Violet,‘A Moon Walk', by Yehezkel Raz,‘Event Horizon', by Spearfisher,‘Hrim Hjarta', by Blackbard,‘Violin Resonance', by Lumine Wave,‘Whodunit', by Fableforte,‘Murder on the Artlist Express', by Idokay,‘For the Broken Hearted', by Yehezkel Raz,‘Days Pass', by ANBR,‘Edge of Possibility', by Spearfisher,‘Towards the Light', by Ben Winwood,‘Titan', by Yehezkel Raz,‘Lost Are We', by Alon Peretz,‘Inevitable', by Spearfisher,‘Lost', by Lars Bork Anderson,‘Pursuit', by Brianna Tam,‘Five Sense Prison', by Roie Shpigler,‘The Day Before', by Maya Belsitzman, ‘All is One', by The Places,‘Rhea', by Yehezkel Raz,And ‘Farewell', by Maya Belsitzman and Matan EphratContent warnings for this episode include: Animal death (Shank's head as usual), Suicide (letting go of a tree branch before you get stabbed), Violence, Kidnapping and abduction, Death + Injury, Blood, Transphobia and Homophobia (Church of the Hallowed Name as usual), Gun Mention, Strangulation/suffocation, Static (including sfx), Emotional Manipulation, Drowning, Body horror, Puppets, Home Invasion, Fires, Decapitation, Stabbing, ChokingWalter Pensive Groundskeeping shirts and hoodies are available now at DFTBA:https://www.hellofromthehallowoods.com/shop

What causes priests to struggle, to grieve, and even to consider being laicized? Fr. McTeigue takes a closer look at the silent battles of brokenhearted priests. Watch on YouTube: Brokenhearted Priests

Polly begins his defense, the Reschers make some calls, and Harrow manages the family business. The theme of tonight's episode is Establishments.(To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description).The bonus story that goes with this episode is ‘Sound Sleeper', and is available for Hallowoods patrons on the show's Patreon, along with behind-the-scenes, exclusive merchandise, and more! Because the show runs without ads or sponsors, we rely on support from fans to guarantee the survival of this LGBTQ+ horror podcast.Hello From The Hallowoods is written and produced by William A. Wellman, a queer horror author. You can visit their website for more information! The transcript for this episode is available on the Hello From The Hallowoods Website. Click here to read!You can also find Hello From The Hallowoods on social media! The show is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @thehallowoods. If you'd like to connect with other fans of the show, there's even a fan-run Discord Server!Music for this episode was used under license from Artlist.com. The soundtracks featured were: ‘Rhea', by Yehezkel Raz,‘Morning Sunbeams', by Yehezkel Raz,‘Illustris Simulation', by Kyle Preston,‘Aftershocks', by Ardie Son,‘Waiting and Hoping', by Lance Conrad,‘Waiting', by Laurel Violet,‘Tragic News', by Alan A. Craig, ‘A Lovely Day for a Walk', by Jon Gegelman,‘A Moon Walk', by Yehezkel Raz,‘Autumnal Smile', by Nocturne Samurai,‘Many Years Ago', by Idokay,‘For the Broken Hearted', by Yehezkel Raz,‘Lost', by Lars Bork Andersen, ‘Longing', by Yehezkel Raz,‘Lost Are We', by Alon Peretz,‘Prophecy', by Matthias Forster,‘Whodunit', by Fablefort,‘Titan', by Yehezkel Raz,‘Fog', by Dor Ben Lulu,‘Currents', by Ardie Son,‘Days Past', by ANBR,‘Rhea', by Yehezkel Raz‘Farewell', by Maya Belsitzman and Matan EphratContent warnings for this episode include: Burning to death, Hanging, Violence, Kidnapping and abduction, Death + Injury, Blood, Threats of Dismemberment, Birds (Omen as usual), Strangulation/suffocation, Static (including sfx), Emotional Manipulation, Drowning, Body horror, Consumption of Inedible Materials (Penny Rescher), Dislocation of a finger, Mr. Spiderfingers Is Full Of Spiders And Eats Children Walter Pensive Groundskeeping shirts and hoodies are available now at DFTBA:https://www.hellofromthehallowoods.com/shop

Hello Ladies and Gents!F*k Love (Signed, the Broken-Hearted) is a spoken word that dives into the ache of heartbreak, the hunger for desire, and the unapologetic ways we survive when love fails us. Here, pain meets passion—where lies turn to fire, loneliness becomes lust, and sex transforms from escape to salvation. It's blunt, it's raw, it's erotic… and it's the truth of every broken-hearted soul who still craves touch while learning to stand alone.This is not about fairy tales. This is about fire between your thighs, survival in your chest, and the holy way desire keeps us alive. Enjoy

“The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, Because the LORD has anointed me To bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to captives And freedom to prisoners” (Isaiah 61:1).

There are times when the pain for the Earth is so strong it feels like it might break you. You may have felt it in your chest after seeing a forest cut down or watching the ocean poisoned. Rosalind talks about her years as an environmental activist and how being in constant contact with destruction led to exhaustion, grief, and a feeling of being stuck. She shares how Yoga became a way to meet those feelings, move through them, and reconnect with the energy to keep going. Mark and Rosalind speak about allowing every stage of emotion to be felt — from numbness to fear, anger, pain, grief, and finally compassion. They talk about Yoga as a relationship with life, the body, and nature, and how that relationship can help us face reality without shutting down. Key Takeaways Eco Anxiety and Grief – Feeling sorrow and fear for nature is an intelligent response from Mother Nature Natural Order of Emotions – Allowing numbness, fear, anger, pain, grief, and compassion to be felt brings healing and energy Yoga as Relationship – Practice is about being with your own body and in intimacy with nature and life Strength Through Feeling – Meeting and releasing emotions restores the energy to keep caring for the Earth No Bypassing – Avoiding difficult feelings disconnects us from what is true and from our own humanity Inner to Outer Change – Working with our own patterns and conditioning makes us more able to help create change for the Earth Links & Resources Yoga for A Better World: https://www.heartofyoga.com/yoga-for-activists-1 You are the beauty. You are the intelligence. You are already in perfect harmony with life. You don't need to seek it. You need only participate in it. Learn more and access the course at https://www.heartofyoga.com  Support the Heart of Yoga Foundation.  This podcast is sustained by your donations.

Joel and Lynn Rosenberg tackle tough questions about Israel, Gaza, rising anti-Semitism, and the impact of faith on Middle East events. Joel shares firsthand stories from regional leaders and offers practical ways to learn, pray, give, and get involved in God’s work in the epicenter—encouraging listeners to love both Israel and her neighbors. 05:53 "Dead Sea Revival Prophecy"07:49 Proselytizing Misconceptions and Restrictions11:51 Military Bonding Stories13:08 Faith, Politics, and Identity Conundrum18:58 "Future Peacemaker with Israel"22:25 Saudi-Israel Peace Talks Interrupted23:15 Delayed Israel-Saudi Peace Talks Concerns28:59 Brutal Murder of Israeli Children32:01 Brokenhearted and Furious: A Call to Pray35:44 Paul's Redemption Foreshadows Gaza's Future38:22 "Turkey in Fiction and Prophecy"43:04 Israel's Return and Repentance Debate45:29 Divine Mercy and Return47:30 Nehemiah and Ezra's Repentance Gathering53:39 "Prayer and Series Announcement"55:20 Prayer for Peace and Liberation Learn more about The Joshua Fund: JoshuaFund.comMake a tax-deductible donation: Donate | The Joshua FundStock Media provided by DimmySad / Pond5 Bible Verse:2 Peter 3:9"The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance."Prayer Request:Will you join us in praying that God will break the strongholds in Israel and at the epicenter, and set people free? Pray for Gaza in particular, that the Gospel will go to all the people of Gaza and every other part of the Middle East that is under the grip of darkness. Related Episodes: Ambassador Mike Huckabee - Perspectives on The Future of US-Israel Relations #302 Joel at Refuge Church Pt 3 Gaza’s Future, and God’s Heart for Israel and Neighbors #301 Joel at Refuge Church Pt 2 God Shaking Israel: A Biblical Perspective on Recent Events #296 Joel at Refuge Church Pt 1 - China in Bible Prophecy and Its Rising Threat to Israel #289 Donate a generous monthly gift to The Joshua Fund to bless Israel and Her Neighbors now and for the long haul. Become an Epicenter Ally today! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This week we are covering David Lynch's musical, Industrial Symphony No. 1: The Dream of the Broken Hearted. It was only performed once and it is as David Lynch a musical as it could possibly be. mannersandmadness.com

Psalm 147 (ESV)Andrew, Isack, and Edwin discuss the God-as-Shepherd imagery in Psalm 147.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=22476The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

Brokenhearted versus depression.

Pastor Dru Rodriguez candidly explores the heartache that comes with watching loved ones grow older and face loss, urging us not to shy away from our pain but to lean into God's promise of comfort. He highlights that, even when grief feels paralyzing, Scripture assures us that God is near to the brokenhearted.

*This episode mentions suicide and depression and may not be suitable for all listeners. This week, we sit down with podcaster Lola Sheen, daughter of actors Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards. Lola bravely shares her story, detailing the unique challenges of growing up under public scrutiny and its impact on her mental health. She opens up about a pivotal turning point in her life—discovering her faith and the profound difference it has made. Now, Lola is channeling her experiences into her own podcast and online platforms, passionately dedicated to supporting others who may be walking a similar path. Later in the episode, pastor, author, and founder of Fresh Life Church, Levi Lusko, returns to the show to speak about how he hit a wall in midlife, reevaluating his identity, and learning to live within the limits of time. Levi also shares practical tools that helped him move forward—and invites us to consider the hidden gifts that can come from life’s hardest seasons. Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling Jesus Always Jesus Listens Past interview: Angela Braniff Upcoming interview: Kerstin Lindquist Lola Sheen Charlie Sheen Denise Richards TikTok Ally Yost HeavenlyBonded Levi Lusko Fresh Life Church James 1:2-3 NIV Matthew 13:44 NIV Richard Rohr Proverbs 20:29 NIV www.levilusko.com Blessed Are the Spiraling Interview Quotes: “I just didn’t know my purpose. I didn’t [know] my worth. I believed all these other things that everybody would say about me. I never had someone be like, ‘No, this is the truth. This is who you are.’” - Lola Sheen “I didn’t see Him, but I felt Him. It felt like Jesus came and took my hand, and I can’t even explain it—my room just had this overwhelming sense of peace and safety and I knew I was going to be okay.” - Lola Sheen “I felt such a calling on my life to minister to people who have experienced depression and anxiety and to help them and show them that you are never too far gone for Jesus.” - Lola Sheen “I just want to show that His heart is like a father. He wants to be there for you, help you and to show you what real love looks like.” - Lola Sheen “I would say the habit that has kept me focused on the more positive things is spending so much time alone with God and letting Him fill my mind before anybody else does. When things get hard, I just have to look up and remember that I serve an audience of One.” - Lola Sheen “The last two years, I look back on it as a really important time—a milestone that I smile when I think about—because joy came from digging once again in the field for fresh treasure, which is what Jesus said the Kingdom of Heaven is like.” - Levi Lusko “It’s really important for us to remember that we are in an upside-down kingdom. So everything is inverted. Want to find your life? Lose it. Want to keep your life? It is not going to be yours anymore. You want to be great? Serve.” - Levi Lusko “That kind of became a rally cry for me, going all in for fresh treasure, because there’s no end to the treasure of knowing Jesus.” - Levi Lusko “If you feel like you’ve hit a wall, it might mean you’ve just gone as far as you can go with the tools you currently possess and the season of life that you’re in. That’s okay to mourn the ending of whatever it is that is making you feel bad. We tend to belittle our grief if it’s not worthy of making us sad.” - Levi Lusko “Maybe I’m feeling so much despair because I’m trying to make permanent what was meant to be a season.” - Levi Lusko “After you’ve mourned what’s behind you, let God build up excitement for what’s in front of you, because with Jesus, the best really is always yet to come.” - Levi Lusko ________________________ Enjoy watching these additional videos from Jesus Calling YouTube channel! Audio Episodes: https://bit.ly/3zvjbK7 Bonus Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3vfLlGw Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer: https://bit.ly/3Sd0a6C Peace for Everyday Life: https://bit.ly/3zzwFoj Peace in Uncertain Times: https://bit.ly/3cHfB6u What’s Good? https://bit.ly/3vc2cKj Enneagram: https://bit.ly/3hzRCCY ________________________ Connect with Jesus Calling Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube Website TikTok Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.