Podcasts about vaneetha risner

Tim Mahoney, Executive Producer for "The American Miracle," outlines why the specific making of America was no accident. Bill English of On Path Coaching shares about managing the feeling of burnout by spending time with God and how to remain faithful to Him while living in a world that's unfaithful to Him. Vaneetha Risner, author of "Watching for the Morning," talks about the power of lamenting and the difference between faithfully surrending to God versus giving up. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

New Faith Radio teacher Josh Moody of God-Centered Life joins Carmen to talk about his life, his calling to America, and the transformative power of God's word.  Vaneetha Risner, author of "Watching for the Morning," shares from her personal experience with suffer due to health issues and from a broken marriage, and how those struggles helped her find God in her desperation.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Do you have a co-worker or a boss who seems to be constantly angry?  Bill English of Bible and Business and On Path Coaching addresses this.  It may mean dissassociating with such people.  Speaker and author Vaneetha Risner talks about how do some of the practices that helped her in her struggle with praying.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

ER doctor Bret Nicks of the Christian Medical and Dental Association covers recent health news, including concerns around the bird flu, what works to help us when we have a cold or flu, as well as cancer concerns around alchohol and how we can improve our overall health.  Bible teacher Vaneetha Risner talks about the practice of choosing a word for the year and how to use it to help you focus on your spiritual growth for the year. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Vaneetha Risner, author of the free, downloadable booklet "Helping the Hurting," offers ideas for helping those who are struggling this Christmas season.  Steve Cleary of Revelation Media and the iBible app talks about their new project "The Real Story of Christmas," and how you can use it to share Christmas with others.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

"When you realize God meets us in the pit, that's a way that we can really glorify God, not for what he does, but for who he is." — Vaneetha RisnerToday's Episode: So often in our suffering we ask this question, "If God loves me, why did this happen?" On today's episode, Vaneetha Risner (who is no stranger to suffering), encourages us to ask a different question. She reminds us that we are loved by God and therefore should ask, "Because God loves me, why did this happen?" Vaneetha helps us see how God meets us in our suffering, how our suffering is not without purpose, and how we can grow in hope through it all. This month's memory verse: "Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful." — Hebrews 10:23 Today's guest: Vaneetha Rendall Risner writes and speaks about suffering. She is the author of several books including a Bible study, Desperate for Hope, and her memoir, Walking Through Fire. Vaneetha and her husband Joel live in Raleigh, NC where she writes at her website https://www.vaneetha.com about struggle and loss and the breathtaking way Christ meets us in it.Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about the easy button for Scripture memory, Dwell Differently's monthly kit!Support Our Show: Leaving us a review is the best way to encourage us and help other people find our show. Links from today's show: Find out more about Vaneetha on her website.Listen to Held by Natalie Grant—the song that Crystal Wells wrote about the loss of Vaneetha's newborn son. Check out Natalie and Vera's new Bible study, Dwell on These Things: Transform Your Heart and Mind by Memorizing God's Word. Dig deeper into this month's verse in our weekly devotionals. Get them sent to your inbox free every Monday!Support the show

Vaneetha Risner helps us look at the mission of Zerubbabel to rebuild the temple, and how to stay focused on your tasks in life in spite of the obstacles and personal weakness, trusting God to bring about the His glory plan for you.  Carmen looks at the news out of Venezuela where its political learner says he's moving the celebration of Christmas to October 1st, and helps us remember that calendars are a human inventions. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Our friend Vaneetha Risner was bullied as a child, suffered multiple miscarriages, buried a son, has had to deal with a debilitating disease, was left by her first husband and has struggled with single parenting. She understands what it’s like to deal with loneliness, fear, discouragement and tragedy that feels pointless. But she also knows all about the grace of God who meets us, transforms us and changes others in and through our suffering. She joined us to tackle a tough question: What’s the point of suffering in obscurity? https://www.vaneetha.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Desperate-Hope.../dp/1087775043See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Encourager Vaneetha Risner talks about how Jesus meets us in our desperation and how forgiveness has set her free more than anything in her life. Brant Hansen, author of "The (Young) Men We Need" and "The Men We Need," shares about the confusion surrounding masculinity for Christians and what it means for a man, at any age, to protect his family. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Does God care about your darkest feelings? If you're wrestling with anger towards God—whether it's the loss of a loved one, feelings of betrayal, or a sense of abandonment—Vaneetha and Joel Risner help navigate through pain toward lasting meaning. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Vaneetha Risner and catch more of their thoughts at vaneetha.com, and on Instagram and Facebook @vaneetharisner. And grab Vaneetha's book, "Desperate for Hope"on her website. Intrigued by today's episode? Think deeper about Losing a Loved One by listening to "Losing the One I Loved." Want to hear more episodes by Vaneetha, listen here! Experience a Weekend to Remember: Delight in 3 days of romance and reconnection, now available at a 40% discount until Thursday, April 11th. Donate to FamilyLife Today! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

If you could ask God one question, what would it be? Maybe, 'Why do bad things happen?' or 'Why did my husband cheat?' or 'Why this diagnosis?' Vaneetha Risner met her husband Joel following a searing divorce and a life-altering diagnosis. She asked her own questions of God--and shares how to find hope in difficult times. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Vaneetha Risner and catch more of their thoughts at vaneetha.com, and on Instagram and Facebook @vaneetharisner. And grab Vaneetha's book, "Desperate for Hope"on her website. Intrigued by today's episode? Think deeper about Losing a Loved One by listening to "Losing the One I Loved." Want to hear more episodes by Vaneetha, listen here! Experience a Weekend to Remember: Delight in 3 days of romance and reconnection, now available at a 40% discount until Thursday, April 11th. Donate to FamilyLife Today! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

If you could ask God one question, what would it be? Maybe, 'Why do bad things happen?' or 'Why did my husband cheat?' or 'Why this diagnosis?' Vaneetha Risner met her husband Joel following a searing divorce and a life-altering diagnosis. She asked her own questions of God--and shares how to find hope in difficult times. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/84/29

If you could ask God one question, what would it be? Maybe, 'Why do bad things happen?' or 'Why did my husband cheat?' or 'Why this diagnosis?' Vaneetha Risner met her husband Joel following a searing divorce and a life-altering diagnosis. She asked her own questions of God--and shares how to find hope in difficult times. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/84/29

Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Vaneetha Risner to discuss her life story and what God has taught her through suffering. Questions Covered in This Episode:Can you share a little of your life and how you became a Christian?What happened once you became a Christian?Has suffering helped you set your eyes on the future hope we have as Christians?Guest Bio:Vaneetha Rendall Risner is the author of several books including but not limited to; Desperate For Hope, Walking Through Fire, and The Scars That Have Shaped Me. Vaneetha and her husband Joel live in Raleigh, NC, where she writes at her website, encouraging readers to turn to Christ in their pain.Resources Mentioned:Psalm 119, John 11, 2 Corinthians 4:17 Follow Us:Instagram | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | The Family Discipleship Podcast | Starting Place | Tiny TheologiansConfronting Christianity is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon.

Encourager Vaneetha Risner shares about some of the overwhelming issues she's dealt with, how she felt weak, and how God showed up with his strength.  Angie Haskell, author of "Sugarcoated," reminds us that, be it candy or those sins like pornography: one way or another, we pay a price for our cravings.  She show how God's grace is there to overcome these cravings. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Born in India, Vaneetha Risner contracted polio as an infant, causing her to live in out out of hospitals for many years. Now, as an adult living in the U.S., Vaneetha talks with Wayne Shepherd about her life of suffering and the lessons her faith in Christ have taught her.Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company:FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting CompanyP.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Trauma and suffering can impact families in unexpected ways. Joel and Vaneetha Risner share with Ron Deal the positive effects of loss and suffering and how it helped to ground their faith, trust God in deeper ways, and bond their blended family. Show Notes and Resources Check out the podcast on YouTube! Join us for Blended and Blessed 2024! Learn about Vaneetha. Say "thank you" with a gift of support. Blended and Blessed All-Access Pass

Hapi Wanje, mobilization and program support director in Africa with OneChild, shares stories about how children on that continent are being impacted for Jesus, and through them their communities thanks to church-run Hope Centers supported by OneChild and sponsors like you. Vaneetha Risner, talks about the power of choosing a word for the year. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

On this best of Mornings with Carmen, Vaneetha Risner, author of "Walking Through the Fire," shares openly about unmet longings in her life, but also of the hope she has in God, who will bring all things together for good in the end for her. Theologian Amy Orr-Ewing, author of the Advent devotional "Mary's Voice," takes a closer look at Mary, her experience with God, and her contribution to the Gospel of Luke.  Turns out, Mary knew a lot! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

We have one of our favorite guests back on the show for the second time! Author and speaker Vaneetha Risner recently released a fantastic Bible study about the questions we ask in suffering, loss, and longing. Join us today as I talk to her about why it's good to ask questions in suffering, what her past and present experiences with profound suffering have taught her, and how the peace God has given her in the storm takes away her fear of the worst happening in the future. Get your notes ready - this is a quotable one that I think you'll want to process for many days after you listen. Ep. 55 with Vaneetha Risner Desperate for Hope Bible Study Desperate for Hope Podcast Vaneetha's Memoir, Walking Through Fire The Scars That Have Shaped Me by Vaneetha Risner Through the Fog Bible Study

Vaneetha Risner, author of "Walking Through the Fire," shares openly about unmet longings in her life, but also of the hope she has in God, who will bring all things together for good in the end for her. Carmen LaBerge looks at the visions of some of the leaders in artificial intelligence have and how when we look at God's redemptive plan, we see that God will bring those he saves to fullness, but not through AI. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Why, God? Why haven't you shown up for me? If you love me, God, how could you let this happen to me? In today's episode, we're going to invite you to bring questions like these straight to Jesus. And I think you might be surprised by the answers to these questions, embedded in the story from John 11 that we're going to look at.  Guest: Vaneetha RisnerBible Passage: The Story of Lazarus in John 11Get your Freebie: The Live Like It's True WorkbookMentioned ResourcesDesperate for Hope by Vaneetha RisnerThe Scars that Have Shaped Me by Vaneetha RisnerFuneral Sorrow and the Best Plot Twist Everwith Mary KassianThe Return of the King, Lord of the Rings, Book 3 by J.R. TolkienVaneetha is passionate about helping people find hope in their suffering. All her books: the Bible Study, Desperate For Hope, her memoir, Walking Through Fire, and the devotional, The Scars That Have Shaped Me, encourage readers to turn to Christ in their pain. Her story includes childhood bullying, losing an infant son, developing post-polio syndrome, and going through an unwanted divorce. Some of her greatest joys are being a wife to Joel and a mother to Katie and Kristi and you can find her embarrassing them in Raleigh, NC. Vaneetha writes regularly for Desiring God, and has been featured on Family LifeToday, Joni & Friends, and Christianity Today.Connect with VaneethaWebsite: Vaneetha.comFacebook: VaneethaRisnerInstagram: @vaneetharisnerTwitter: @vaneetharisner My Live Like It's True workbook will help you get the most out of your study of the narrative sections of your Bible. It includes my False Narrative Watchlist, my True Story Worksheet, my Story Elements Bookmark and more. Get your free workbook here. Check out my six week study, Comparison Girl: Lessons from Jesus on Me-Free Living in a Measure-Up World.We've got leader's guides, video teaching companions, free bonuses and more for you at ComparisonGirl.com.

What do you do if much of your pain is caused by your own choices? How do you begin to break free from shame and find God's grace in your past? For author, pastor and Bible teacher, Ines Franklin the journey towards healing has taken some time, but God has been with her every step of the way. Having grown up without a father, Ines found the wounds of her past and her own decisions led her to living with immense shame. She divorced twice, had two abortions, and had been engaged in an affair. When she came to know Jesus, she still carried around the scars that her pain and shame had left on her. As she began to more fully embrace the gift of God's grace in her life and as she told her story more openly, she started to see the shame lift and God used her brokenness to help others. In her latest book, Uncharted: Navigating Your Unique Journey of Faith, Ines looks at how each of us have our own road to walk when it comes to our faith and how even our greatest struggles can be used as a part of God's greater plan for our lives. In this episode, guest host Vaneetha Risner sits down with Ines to discuss how to disentangle shame from our stories, learning to understand God's grace in our lives and the importance of absorbing the pain we've caused others. If part of your pain is because of your own decisions, this conversation will encourage you that God can use even your worst choices to bring about healing and hope for yourself and others.   Website: www.inesfranklin.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/inesfranklin Facebook: www.facebook.com/InesSFranklin Book: Uncharted: Navigating Your Unique Journey of Faith https://a.co/d/3f0keXc Vaneetha Risner Episode 163: https://www.nothingiswasted.com/podcast1/episode-163?rq=Vaneetha Want to learn more about Pain to Purpose? Learn more: www.course.nothingiswasted.com Life is difficult and pain is real. Join Davey as he helps you move through your pain and on to a life of purpose and meaning in a LIVE Zoom call. www.nothingiswasted.com/starthere Want to access all that Nothing is Wasted has to offer to help you in your healing journey? Join Community Plus and get resources like our masterclasses, Curated Pathways, and more for just $20/month. www.nothingiswasted.com/communityplus

Vaneetha Risner talks about how due to her health issues and all the unknowns she deals with, there's a lot of fear she wrestles with.  She shares about where she turns in Scripture to help overcome these fears. Physicist and string theorist Tom Rudelius, author of "Chasing Proof, Finding Faith," share his story of coming to know Jesus through his brother and looking at the evidence of the universe. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Vaneetha Risner's journey began with a crippling disease that marked her childhood. Despite the odds, she defied medical science and took her first steps at the age of seven. But then, an unexpected twist tested her faith in God. She lost her infant son, was diagnosed with post-polio syndrome, and her marriage ended. In the depth of her despair, Vaneetha turned to God, as she always had, but this time she cried out to Him in her journal asking Him difficult questions. With each honest conversation, she discovered the importance of seeking answers while still trusting in God's sovereignty. Join us to learn how Vaneetha's journey can give you hope and renewed faith in the midst of life's challenges. Key Takeaways:  Embrace the comfort of turning to God when times are tough. Realize the importance of confronting hard questions and being sincere with God in times of pain. Obtain practical advice on aiding others through their periods of hardship. Acknowledge God's control and loving nature despite facing difficult circumstances. Identify the essential role of friendships and group bonds in overcoming suffering and seeking hope. Resources Mentioned: Check out Vaneetha Risner's Bible study, Desperate for Hope, which addresses common questions about suffering, loss, and longing. Connect with Vaneetha Risner on her website, Vaneetha.com, to learn more about her story and resources for those facing suffering and loss. Vaneetha's memoir: Walking Through Fire JOIN Come be a part of the Grace Enough Gang Follow Grace Enough: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Become a Grace Enough supporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Wednesday! Today on the podcast, Gaia chats about her podcasting journey. She mentions what has been most impactful for her and what her biggest takeaways are. We also welcome Vaneetha Risner to the podcast! Vaneetha shares her story of having polio and the suffering it caused throughout her life. She talks honestly about struggling with the idea of faith and how she came to believe in Jesus. She also talks about how losing her son, Paul, caused her to angerly turn from God and her experience of returning to him. Vaneetha graciously shares this and so much more of her story in today's episode. We hope you are encouraged.About VaneethaVaneetha Risner is passionate about helping people find hope in their suffering. All her books: the Bible Study, Desperate For Hope, her memoir, Walking Through Fire, and the devotional, The Scars That Have Shaped Me, encourage readers to turn to Christ in their pain. Some of her greatest joys are being a wife to Joel and a mother to Katie and Kristi. She writes regularly for Desiring God, and has been featured on Family LifeToday, Joni & Friends, and Christianity Today.___________________We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here!To learn more about Faithful Counseling and if it is a good fit for you, you can click here!FSR: Gaia's Intro FSR: Gaia & Dr. Erik ThoennesFSR Gaia & RobbyFSR: Gaia and ZachFSR March 2021 with Brenna BlainFSR August 2020 with Josh WhiteFSR: April 2021 with Josh WhiteFSR: December 2022 with Josh WhiteVaneetha's websiteDesperate for Hope - Vaneetha RisnerWalking Through Fire - Vaneetha Risner The Scars That Have Shaped Me - Vaneetha RisnerDesperate For Hope Podcast with Vaneetha RisnerGrace Enough Podcast with Amber CullumJoni Eareckson Tada Priscilla ShirerBelieving God Bible Study - Beth MooreWhen God Weeps - Joni Eareckson TadaHymn: Trust & ObeyFellowship of Christian Athletes

Vaneetha Risner, author and creator of Helping the Hurting, talks about holding out hope even in the midst of despair and trusting God for what we can't see in the midst of turmoil. Cally Logan, author of "Dear Future Husband: A Love Letter Journey While Waiting for God's Best," shares about praying for a future spouse and keeping them as a distant second love. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Vaneetha Risner joins the podcast again to talk about finding true hope in suffering. With a story that includes childhood bullying, losing an infant son, developing post-polio syndrome, and going through an unwanted divorce, Vaneetha has wrestled with God. But through her hardships, God has met Vaneetha in an unmistakable way and she has learned to trust him.With a passion for helping others find hope in their suffering, each of her books encourages readers to turn to Christ in their pain. Her newest Bible study, “Desperate for Hope: Questions We Ask God in Suffering, Loss, and Longing,” provides encouragement to find Christ in the midst of pain. Her study answers questions that believers often face when suffering strikes. KEY QUESTIONS:If God loves me, how could he let this happen?How can I know God's presence when he feels so distant?What if this never gets better? KEY SCRIPTURES:2 Corinthians 4:16-18: “Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”Matthew 11:28-29: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Connect with Vaneetha on her website, Facebook, and Instagram. ----Find more encouragement on Joni Eareckson Tada's Sharing Hope podcast  and daily devotional.Follow Joni and Friends on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.Your support  makes this podcast possible!Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Founded by  Joni Eareckson Tada, we provide Christ-centered care through  Joni's House, Wheels for the World, and Retreats and Getaways, and offer disability ministry training.

Today we welcome Vaneetha Risner to discuss her new Bible study, Desperate for Hope. Have you ever asked, Why am I going through this? What if this never gets better? […] The post MARKED | Vaneetha Risner appeared first on Lifeway Women.

Elizabeth Neumann, former DHS Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism, talks about the difficulties in describing the why behind the rapid rise of violence across the U.S. taking place. Vaneetha Risner, author of "Desperate for Hope: Questions We Ask God in Suffering, Loss, and Longing," shares about the unending joy that is waiting for followers of Christ. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Twenty-one surgeries by age thirteen. Years in the hospital. Verbal and physical bullying from schoolmates. Multiple miscarriages as a young wife. The death of a child. A debilitating progressive disease. Riveting pain. Abandonment. Unwanted divorce. How can one woman survive let alone thrive when she experiences such crashing waves of pain? In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Vaneetha Rendall Risner, author of The Scars that Have Shaped Me; How God meets us in Suffering, has experienced all these life crises and more. Rather than despair and giving up when wave after wave of loss hits, Veneetha encourages us to allow suffering to draw us into the heart of God.

What would it look like for you to live your best life? What if someone told you that you already are living your best life? Not because you've accomplished and arranged things just how you want, but because not only is God with you exactly where you are, but because he purposefully placed you there.  My guest this week, author and mom Vaneetha Risner, encourages us with her harrowing story of intense suffering and God meeting her right in its midst. Frustrated by circumstances and eager to experience God in the same manner others did she felt the Lord gently saying to her, “This is where I've placed you. This is where I'm gonna meet you. I'm not gonna expect you to climb mountains or do things you can't do to meet me.”  Do you feel out of place? Are you looking for the unique and specific ways God wants to use you? Join us for a series focused around my new book, Right Where You Belong: How to Identify and Fully Occupy Your God-Given Space. We'll walk together through six stories of women leaning into the varied assignments God has given them.   Connect with Vaneetha Risner:  Website:  https://www.vaneetha.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vaneetharisner  Instagram:  @vaneetharisner  Twitter: @vaneetharisner    Links Mentioned:   Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption by Vaneetha Risner Desperate for Hope: Questions We Ask God in Suffering, Loss, and Longing by Vaneetha Risner (Bible Study)  The Scars That Have Shaped Me: How God Meets Us in Suffering by Vaneetha Risner Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament by Mark Vroegop Suffering: Gospel Hope When Life Doesn't Make Sense by Paul David Tripp Walking With God Through Pain and Suffering by Timothy Keller  A Lifetime of Wisdom: Embracing the Way God Heals You by Joni Eareckson Tada   Exclusive Pre-Order:  Pre-Order Right Where You Belong: How to Identify and Fully Occupy Your God-Given Space and receive a FREE audiobook copy, narrated by Heather MacFadyen Related Episodes: The Good God Wants for Our Families :: Paul David Tripp [Ep 285] Bottles of Hope :: Lindsey Wheeler [Ep 386] Faith for the Unexpected :: Christine Caine [Ep 202] Brave Enough to be Broken :: Toni Collier [Ep 388] Featured Sponsors:  Find links to this week's sponsors and unique promo codes at dontmomalone.com/sponsors.

In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Vaneetha Risner about her book, Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What are some of the questions, fears, or doubts about God we might wrestle with while walking through layered losses? • How might well-intended encouragements be particularly unhelpful or hurtful to those navigating layered losses? • How does biblical lament transform the way we engage God in the midst of loss? • How might someone process the loss of identity they may feel as a result of their suffering? • How might we think biblically about coming to accept continual loss? • What can personal devotion time look like during spiritually dry seasons of loss and suffering? • What does it mean for suffering to be a "gift" that we "steward?" View the full show notes & links for this episode: ibcd.org/layered-losses-vaneetha-risner The Hope + Help Podcast offers biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. The podcast accomplishes this by offering a mix of interviews with seasoned biblical counseling professionals and ministry leaders on a variety of topics. Hosted by Christine Chappell. To learn more about the show and to access helpful resources, visit ibcd.org/hopeandhelp. Connect with host Christine Chappell at https://christinemchappell.com. IBCD's Hope + Help Podcast is available on most podcast streaming platforms, so please don't keep the show a secret! If you know someone walking through a challenging season of life, please share the Hope + Help Podcast with them.

Motherhood has a way of revealing our limits, be it physical, mental, or emotional. When we find ourselves at the end of our abilities, it can be easy to wonder if God has equipped us with everything we need to be a good and faithful mom. In this episode, Emily and Laura sit down with Vaneetha Risner to discuss the topic of chronic pain in motherhood. Whether you suffer from chronic pain or disability, or simply find yourself wondering if you have what it takes to make it through another day of mothering, Vaneetha provides gospel encouragement and perspective for the mom who wonders if she's ‘enough' for her children. When we trust that our sufficiency is in Christ, our hearts are freed to steward the gift of motherhood faithfully with what God has given us today. This episode is brought to you by our generous donors. If you'd like to join them or learn more, click here. Find the free download (Risen Motherhood x Every Moment Holy: Liturgies for Grieving Moms), discussion questions, links, and related resources from our Grief series here. R|M on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter

Vaneetha Risner, author of "Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption," talks about the importance of caring for the caregivers. Apologist Daniel DeWitt reflects on the history and implications of true revival. Click here for today's show notes Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Guest Bio: Shalini Bennet has a BA from Duke University and a certificate from the Soul Care Institute. She was part of the original group led by Sharon Garlough Brown that led her to write “Sensible Shoes”, a book about the spiritual journey of four women. She edits for her sister, Vaneetha Risner, who has written “The Scars That Have Shaped Me” and “Walking Through Fire”. She and her husband have three young adult children ranging from 21 to 26.    Show Summary: Have you ever heard of “spiritual formation”? It may sound complicated or confusing, but what if we told you it was as simple as practicing closeness with God? On today's episode of God Hears Her, Shalini Bennett shares some wisdom with hosts, Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy, on how to practice spiritual formation while sharing her own personal testimony.    Notes and Quotes:  “We need to be born again to be rightly attached to our Father.” —Shalini Bennett “The gospel is worth everything, but it is not dependent on my getting it right.” —Shalini Bennett “The love you receive from the Lord does not depend on your performance.” —Eryn Eddy “When I focus on my performance, I am focusing on myself, not on the Lord.” —Shalini Bennett “We have somehow believed the lie that He [God] does not want me as I am—nobody wants me as I am!” —Shalini Bennett “You don't know as much about you as He [God] knows about you, and He chose you before the foundation of the world.” —Shalini Bennett “I find we live in a world where what we're hearing is “run harder, run faster, run better, run, run, run, run, run”. . . even if life is a wreck, stick a happy face on it and Jesus will be happy with you.” —Shalini Bennett   Verses:  John 3:3  Psalm 81:10  Romans 12:2 Zephania 3:17   Links:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy   MB01RQCG2R0QM01

Guest Bio: Shalini Bennet has a BA from Duke University and a certificate from the Soul Care Institute. She was part of the original group led by Sharon Garlough Brown that led her to write “Sensible Shoes”, a book about the spiritual journey of four women. She edits for her sister, Vaneetha Risner, who has written “The Scars That Have Shaped Me” and “Walking Through Fire”. She and her husband have three young adult children ranging from 21 to 26.    Show Summary: Have you ever heard of “spiritual formation”? It may sound complicated or confusing, but what if we told you it was as simple as practicing closeness with God? On today's episode of God Hears Her, Shalini Bennett shares some wisdom with hosts, Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy, on how to practice spiritual formation while sharing her own personal testimony.    Notes and Quotes:  “We need to be born again to be rightly attached to our Father.” —Shalini Bennett “The gospel is worth everything, but it is not dependent on my getting it right.” —Shalini Bennett “The love you receive from the Lord does not depend on your performance.” —Eryn Eddy “When I focus on my performance, I am focusing on myself, not on the Lord.” —Shalini Bennett “We have somehow believed the lie that He [God] does not want me as I am—nobody wants me as I am!” —Shalini Bennett “You don't know as much about you as He [God] knows about you, and He chose you before the foundation of the world.” —Shalini Bennett “I find we live in a world where what we're hearing is “run harder, run faster, run better, run, run, run, run, run”. . . even if life is a wreck, stick a happy face on it and Jesus will be happy with you.” —Shalini Bennett   Verses:  John 3:3  Psalm 81:10  Romans 12:2 Zephania 3:17   Links:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy   MB01RQCG2R0QM01

No matter your season of life, wherever God has placed you is your platform for glorifying Him. But sometimes, it's really, really hard to see the rutted, muddy pathways of life as an opportunity to reflect Jesus, isn't it? If you are in such a place, this special edition of the Help & Hope podcast is for you. Over the summer we held Beyond the Book, Ask the Author as a free virtual live event where guests could submit questions to our guest author.  Vaneetha Risner, one of our guest authors, spent an hour with us, answering questions about her book, Walking Through Fire, A Memoir of Loss and Redemption. I know few people who have suffered as much as Vaneetha has. the loss of her son due to a doctor's error, childhood polio and years of bullying, multiple hospitalizations, her husband's unfaithfulness and an unwanted divorce, losing 4 babies through miscarriage - AND YET - Vaneetha's life and message offers us a purpose and peace, even when all seems lost. Vaneetha is a seasoned life warrior whose heart is to come alongside other weary women who long for hope in the darkest places of life. You can also listen to the Help & Hope podcasts with Vaneetha: How Does God Meet Us In Suffering - Vaneetha Risner

No matter your season of life, wherever God has placed you is your platform for glorifying Him. But sometimes, it's really, really hard to see the rutted, muddy pathways of life as an opportunity to reflect Jesus, isn't it? If you are in such a place, this special edition of the Help & Hope podcast is for you. Over the summer we held Beyond the Book, Ask the Author as a free virtual live event where guests could submit questions to our guest author. Vaneetha Risner, one of our guest authors, spent an hour with us, answering questions about her book, Walking Through Fire, A Memoir of Loss and Redemption. I know few people who have suffered as much as Vaneetha has. the loss of her son due to a doctor's error, childhood polio and years of bullying, multiple hospitalizations, her husband's unfaithfulness and an unwanted divorce, losing 4 babies through miscarriage - AND YET - Vaneetha's life and message offers us a purpose and peace, even when all seems lost. Vaneetha is a seasoned life warrior whose heart is to come alongside other weary women who long for hope in the darkest places of life.

Vaneetha writes and speaks about finding hope in suffering. Her memoir, Walking Through Fire as well as her devotional, The Scars That Have Shaped Me both encourage readers to turn to Christ in their pain. Some of her greatest joys are being a wife to Joel and a mother to Katie and Kristi, and you can find her embarrassing them in Raleigh, NC, or online at vaneetha.com. Vaneetha writes regularly for Desiring God and has been featured on Family Life Today, Joni & Friends, and Christianity Today.   She also has an upcoming Bible study with Lifeway Christian Resources that releases in May of 2023 entitled Desperate for Hope: The Questions We Ask God in Suffering, Loss, and Longing.    In this episode, Vaneetha shares her life story which includes: Her polio diagnosis at 3 months old Her years of living in a hospital as a child and how that affected her view of God How she came to faith in Christ How she dealt with divorce and forgave her husband Her grief and God's supernatural comfort after several miscarriages and the loss of her newborn baby How the Lord brought her to remarry Her more recent debilitating diagnosis of post-polio syndrome How He has used all of this to bring her to her current calling of serving others through writing and speaking   Recommended Resources from Vaneetha: Walking Through Fire The Scars That Have Shaped Me Desperate for Hope

Today we're starting a brand new series called “Blind Spots.” Here's the thing about blind spots: they are, by definition, difficult for us to see—we're blind to them! No matter how much we want to consider our blind spots, we really can't do it alone. Our aim with this series is to gain the insight of those who are able to see so that they can come alongside us and help us identify and humbly repent of the sins we might be blindly entertaining. In today's episode, we're talking about the blind spot of unforgiveness with my friend Vaneetha Risner. Vaneetha's story is an incredible testament to the power of looking to the grace of God to enable us to forgive unimaginably difficult offenses. We pray this conversation encourages you to lean on the Lord for the strength to forgive, even when it's difficult.   DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What has it looked like for you to bear the burden of unforgiveness in your life? What happens in us when we refuse to forgive? What does God do in us when we do forgive? How, specifically, does the gospel compel you to forgive?  How might you lean into God's help as you seek to forgive others? What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week's episode?   SPONSORS SEBTS offers flexible degree options that empower you to study the Bible deeply and teach God's Word. Experience Southeastern on November 3, 2022 for Preview Day. For more information and to register check out sebts.edu/preview. Dwell is an audio Bible app with unique features to help you get in the Word and stay in the Word. Dwell allows you to fully tailor the Bible reading experience with customizable themes, styles, fonts, music, and reading voices. Go to dwellbible.com/journeywomen to get 10% off a yearly subscription, or 30% off Dwell for life. Kaleidoscope offers retellings of every book of the Bible at an elementary reading level in beautifully-designed, single-volume chapter books. Check them out today at readkaleidoscope.com and grab their newest release: The Greatest Hero: The Book of Romans, written by Joanna Kimbrel. Take 10% off your order with the code JOURNEYWOMEN.  FOR MORE Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review   Interviews do not imply Journeywomen's endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned.    Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

Vaneetha Risner joins me today on the show. She is a renowned author and speaker. She has written multiple books, including The Scars That Have Shaped Me, Walking Through Fire a Memoir of Loss and Redemption, and her latest will be a Bible study through Lifeway on suffering will be released next year. Vaneetha has been on famous podcasts, such as Paul David Tripp's show, she regularly writes for desiring God through the ministry of John Piper, and the Gospel Coalition. She has an incredible story of suffering, the faithfulness of God, and learning to trust when things don't improve. How can we go on when the suffering continues? How is God good when we are in pain? How can you be close to God when life seems to fall apart? This episode will deeply discuss and answer all these questions and more. You will be blessed, find comfort, and feel understood by hearing Vaneetha's story.You can connect with Vaneetha on social media @vaneetharisner, and buy her books on Amazon, or in any brick-and-mortar book retailer. Vaneetha can be found on the web, www.vaneetha.com Support the show

Author and speaker Vaneetha Risner has suffered the loss of a child, an unwanted divorce, and chronic health challenges that make daily tasks difficult. She shares honestly about battling anger and disillusionment with God, the moment she felt His presence most tangibly, and why she now views suffering as a gift. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Alisa in today's podcast as she and Vaneetha Risner sit down for a conversation about her new book Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption.  Listen as they talk about suffering and how to suffer well because suffering doesn't get the final word in what defines us.  Vaneetha's story will encourage you to continue going when suffering seems to never end. Vaneetha Rendall Risner writes and speaks about finding hope in suffering. Her memoir, Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption as well as her devotional The Scars That Have Shaped Me: How God Meets Us in Suffering both encourage readers to turn to Christ in their pain. Vaneetha and her husband Joel live in Raleigh, NC where she blogs at www.vaneetha.com. You can find her order her memoir here and her devotional here.  Join us every Wednesday for a time of prayer & worship.

Join Alisa in today's podcast as she and Vaneetha Risner sit down for a conversation about her new book Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption.  Listen as they talk about suffering and how to suffer well because suffering doesn't get the final word in what defines us.  Vaneetha's story will encourage you to continue going when suffering seems to never end. Vaneetha Rendall Risner writes and speaks about finding hope in suffering. Her memoir, Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption as well as her devotional The Scars That Have Shaped Me: How God Meets Us in Suffering both encourage readers to turn to Christ in their pain. Vaneetha and her husband Joel live in Raleigh, NC where she blogs at www.vaneetha.com. You can find her order her memoir here and her devotional here.  Join us every Wednesday for a time of prayer & worship.

Join us for the fourth week of the Gospel of John as Amanda welcomes author Vaneetha Risner to the podcast. Together, they read and discuss several passages of Scripture that have been transformative in Vaneetha's own testimony. What does it look like to confess Jesus as Savior in our words and actions? Do people see the gospel in our lives through our love? What are Vaneetha's three go-to prepositions in times of suffering? Throughout the episode, they unpack these questions and more as they are reminded through Scripture of our greatest hope and only true comfort in the sorrow and suffering of this world.Read with Us: This episode corresponds to Week 4 of the She Reads Truth John reading plan found on the She Reads Truth app and SheReadsTruth.com. Shop the John collection at ShopSheReadsTruth.com. Show notes can be found at shereadstruth.com/podcast/john-week-4-with-vaneetha-rendall-risner

Plugged In's Adam Holz talks about the surprises in the film "Redeeming Love" and why one celebrity is claiming love is pain. Vaneetha Risner unpacks why we need to be reminded that God has our attention and how recognizing His presence more often can truly change everything.

01/18/2022 – Vaneetha Risner –Author and blogger, with an encouraging testimony of God's grace in the midst of many challenges.

In the midst of the joy found during the Holiday season, it can be a difficult time for those who are hurting or grieving. Do you feel uncertain about how to support your friends who are going through a time of suffering? Or are you hurting and want help from others? Vaneetha Risner has developed a resource titled, "Helping The Hurting." This is a practical guide to help you through the process and show you what to do next. Learn more and download this resource at vaneetha.com/helping. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Polio and its lingering effects. Loss of a child due to a doctor's mistake. Infidelity and a broken marriage. Post-Polio Syndrome. These are all hard things for any one person to bear. It's no wonder Vaneetha Risner titled her memoir “Walking Through Fire” and identifies as a sufferer. Yet, it's in and through her suffering where she testifies to the goodness and nearness of God. In this conversation, she reminds us that, as believers, we're not guaranteed an easy life. We're not promised a life void of suffering. But in Christ, we also know that we're not alone in our suffering. God remains unchanging; He is good and near and compassionate. We can find comfort and rest in the character of God as we experience our own suffering. By His grace, joy and suffering can coexist in the Christian life. Take heart! Here are some questions that Vaneetha answers in this interview:   Could you give our listeners a quick overview of the “fire” that you have walked through? (3:15) When we are deeply wounded, we may be tempted to think “God doesn't love me”. Have you ever wrestled with those thoughts? (7:32) How can we find comfort and rest in the character of God in light of our own experiences of suffering? (13:58) How have you dealt with those hard feelings like bitterness and anger and maybe even shame? (17:15) How can joy and suffering co-exist in the Christian life? (21:59) Can you share some ways the local church came alongside you in your suffering? What has the body of Christ taught you about God? (26:23) What word of encouragement would you give to the person walking through deep suffering right now? (30:08)     Resources mentioned in this episode: Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption by Vaneetha Risner The Scars That Have Shaped Me: How God Meets Us in Suffering by Vaneetha Risner Ep. 114 The Pathway From Heartbreak to Hope With Mark Vroegop by Daily Grace “Held” song by Natalie Grant Aging with Grace by Sharon W. Betters Providence by John Piper Desiring God Reading the Bible Supernaturally by John Piper @vaneetharisner www.vaneetha.com   Scripture mentioned in this episode: John 9:1-3 Judges 6:12-13 Psalm 23:4  Psalm 46:1 Ruth 1:20 Psalm 16:11   Connect with us: Subscribe to Daily Grace: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe.  On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app.  If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Daily Grace!  We want to invite more women into our conversations! Download The Daily Grace app: for iOS, click here to download.  On Android, click here to download. Visit The Daily Grace Co. for beautiful products for the whole family that will equip you on your journey to knowing and loving God more.  Subscribe to The Daily Grace Newsletter and receive free Bible study resources in your inbox.  Like The Daily Grace Co. on Facebook. Follow @dailygracepodcast on Instagram for exclusive podcast content and @thedailygraceco for all things The Daily Grace Co. Engage with our Facebook community, “The Daily Grace Co. Community”.  Read The Daily Grace blog for encouragement throughout the week that is steeped in biblical truths. * Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support the production of this podcast! *  The opinions of guests on the Daily Grace podcast do not represent the opinions of The Daily Grace Co., and we do not necessarily endorse the resources that they recommend or mention on the show. We believe it is valuable to hear from a variety of guests, even if we do not agree in all areas. As always, the statements made by hosts and guests on the show should be tested against God's Word, the only authority on truth.

(00:00-8:42): Brian and Aubrey discussed Eric Geiger's Churchleaders.com article, “Your Marriage Is Your Most Important Ministry.” (8:42-26:17): Vaneetha Risner, Speaker, Regular Contributor for Desiring God, and Author of “Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption,” joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about her guide, “Helping the Hurting.” Request Vaneetha's free guide “Helping the Hurting” at vaneetha.com/helping Learn more about Vaneetha and her books at vaneetha.com and connect with her on Twitter @vaneetharisner  (26:17-35:09): How can the church listen to the sins people are struggling with and welcome them with open arms? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and discussed Bekah Mason's Christianity Today opinion article, “Side B Christians Like Me Are An Asset Not a Threat.” (35:09-44:26): What was the most searched word of 2021 on Bible Gateway? Brian and Aubrey discussed this and unpacked Emily McFarlan Miller's Religion News Service article, “Why ‘sorcery' was the fastest-growing search term on Bible Gateway in 2021.”  (44:26-53:51): Brian and Aubrey shared their TOP FIVE Christmas Songs. Aubrey's #1 pick was Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas and Brian's #1 pick was O Holy Night.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daily Wire's Ben Johnson provides updates on Iowa's handling of free speech lawsuits and China's intentions to further restrict religious practices. Vaneetha Risner talks about practical ways to help your suffering friends and how hurting people can seek out help from to others.

In this week's Connecting Clip Of The Week, we'll continue to hear from Vaneetha Risner as she shares her story of suffering and faith. In today's episode, Vaneetha shares the pain she experienced when her husband left her and what that did to her faith. This short excerpt is from a larger conversation Vaneetha had with Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott on the Connecting Podcast. To listen to the full episode, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 240. If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In today's Connecting Clip Of The Week, we'll continue to hear from Vaneetha Risner, who shared her story of suffering and faith on the Connecting Podcast. In today's clip, Vaneetha discusses how she learned to lament after the loss of her two-month-old son and how it drew her closer to the Lord. To listen to the full episode, check out The Paul Tripp Podcast episode 240.

Vaneetha Risner is a special guest on Dawn and Steve Mornings to remind us that suffering is not meaningless and there are practical ways that we can love a suffering friend. Vaneetha has written a thoughtful and informative booklet titled Helping the Hurting. Vaneetha is a Christian author who writes about suffering and faith. Her book, "Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption," as well as her devotional, "The Scars That Have Shaped Me," encourages readers to turn to Christ in their pain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Connecting Clip Of The Week, we'll continue to hear more of Vaneetha Risner's story of suffering and faith and today, she shares the pain she experienced in losing a 2-month-old child due to a mistake the doctors made. This short episode is from a larger conversation Paul and Shelby had with Vaneetha Risner on The Connecting Podcast. To listen to the full episode, check out The Paul Tripp Podcast episode 240. If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

Will God definitively heal someone that has enough faith? That's the question at hand in today's Connecting Clip Of The Week. In this short episode, we'll hear Vaneetha Risner share a story about a time a faith healer came to her school and what she learned about faith and miracles as a result. This short episode is from a larger conversation Paul and Shelby had with Vaneetha Risner on The Connecting Podcast. To listen to the full episode, check out The Paul Tripp Podcast episode 240. If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

John & Heidi share funny stories of people doing weird things... plus John chats with a guest. We visit with Vaneetha Risner, author of Walking Through Fire Learn more about our radio program, podcast & blog at www.JohnAndHeidiShow.com

This month's episode features one of Paul's heroes, Vaneetha Risner, who shares her story of suffering and faith.Vaneetha writes and speaks about finding hope in suffering. Her story includes childhood bullying, losing an infant son, developing post-polio syndrome, and going through an unwanted divorce. Her books, "Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption", as well as her devotional, "The Scars That Have Shaped Me", encourage readers to turn to Christ in their pain. Vaneetha writes regularly for Desiring God. She and her husband, Joel, live in Raleigh, North Carolina and she has two daughters, Katie and Kristi.https://www.vaneetha.com/https://www.facebook.com/vaneetharisner

Today, we are releasing the second episode of Paul's brand-new resource, The Connecting Podcast. Today's episode features one of Paul's heroes, Vaneetha Risner, who shares her story of suffering and faith.Vaneetha writes and speaks about finding hope in suffering. Her story includes childhood bullying, losing an infant son, developing post-polio syndrome, and going through an unwanted divorce. Her books, "Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption", as well as her devotional, "The Scars That Have Shaped Me", encourage readers to turn to Christ in their pain. Vaneetha writes regularly for Desiring God. She and her husband, Joel, live in Raleigh, North Carolina and she has two daughters, Katie and Kristi.If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

Vaneetha Risner's story is one you will not want to miss. She is a grace filled woman who identifies as a "Sufferer," through her journey with polio, loss, divorce, and anger with God. Her spiritual maturity to walk us through our suffering and equipping us to meet others in their places of despair is a true gift. We all try to wrap our lives in the most beautiful wrapping paper, but it's not until it gets torn off that we achieve the true gift of what God has for us. www.Vaneetha.com

This week I have the privilege of interviewing Vaneetha Risner -- a woman who has walked through an incredible amount of pain in her life, experienced loss and suffering and yet joyfully says ‘God does not make mistakes.” During our time together Vaneetha shares the story of her son Paul and what her relationship with God looked like after his death. We talk about asking God all the ‘why' questions, why me, why him, why this way? We talk about whether it's ok for Christians to ask God why. We talk about navigating feelings of guilt that come after a baby dies as we relive all the things we could have done differently that would have resulted in our baby living. We talk about what it means to lament, this word we see in the Bible but don't hear very often -- what it means and what it looked like in Vaneetha's life. We talk about what it feels like when God is blessing everyone around you -- does that mean you did something to deserve this or does God love those other people who have not experienced loss more? We discuss the question, where is God in all this, did He cause it? Is He still good? Could He have stopped it and chose not to? Does that make Him a cruel God? We talk about all these spiritual faith questions and more -- if you have been wrestling with similar questions or wondering where God is in all of this, you are going to love this episode and you are going to love Vaneetha. Remember the truths we are sharing here are not from a pious mountain top where everything has gone perfect -- no these truths, the answers and thoughts shared here are from two women who have experienced both pregnancy and infant loss. Vaneetha has endured an incredible amount of suffering and still says, God does not make mistakes. Also, it's ok if you aren't there yet. If you aren't able to say those words. God isn't angry or disappointed with you -- He loves you. He will never leave you. No matter where you are on your faith journey amidst grief, I pray this episode would remind you of God's great love for you, give you the freedom to lament, to sit in your grief, and to cry out to Him with your pain. Vaneetha is the author of the book Walking through Fire which I reference throughout our time together -- in this memoir she tells her story in depth and I highly recommend picking up a copy. It was the first book I've read in a long time that I couldn't put down. Her story-telling and honesty is powerful and hope filled. Walking Through Fire, by Vaneetha Risner.   FREE DEVOTIONAL Lastly, we have a free 7 day devotional that I would love to share with you. You can find that and a few other resources about navigating the christian faith after the loss of a baby over themorning.com/hope. SHOW NOTESwww.themorning.com/blog/episode129

Author/Blogger Vaneetha Risner has become an inspiration to so many, sharing her story of contracting polio as a young child in India, growing up in hospitals, and living through numerous other losses including divorce and the loss of her infant son. Vaneetha speaks about experiencing God in suffering, and allowing suffering to shape us towards deeper connection and even joy. Pick up a copy of her new book, https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Through-Fire-Memoir-Redemption/dp/140021811X/ref=asc_df_140021811X/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=509360428472&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14438295527831340444&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9013188&hvtargid=pla-1188158404501&psc=1 (Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption) at most major book retailers! Please share with a friend, leave a kind review, and subscribe to Ways of Life so we can spread these beautiful conversations! Thank you for listening! Find Vaneetha at: https://www.vaneetha.com/ (www.vaneetha.com ) IG: @vaneetharisner Find Christa at: http://www.christawellsmusic.com/ (www.christawellsmusic.com) IG: @christawellsmusic https://open.spotify.com/artist/3gCNiuPNPiAA5UQSgb8Uby?si=2oA3rq-nS2-MSzgp4pbz5Q&dl_branch=1 (SPOTIFY)

(00:00-8:56): Brian and Aubrey talked about “Pritzker's Warning of ‘Significantly Greater Mitigations' If COVID Metrics Don't Decline.” They also commented on a Twitter video from Garrett Kell.   (8:56-25:25): Vaneetha Risner, Speaker, Regular Contributor for Desiring God, and Author of “The Scars that Have Shaped Me” joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about her book, “Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption” Learn more about Vaneetha and her books at vaneetha.com and connect with her on Twitter @vaneetharisner (25:25-34:44): Brian and Aubrey talked about the following news stories. “Eating 1 hot dog takes 35 minutes off life, study suggests” “For atheists, the idea of aliens seems real. Religious people doubt it”  “Moms with kids increased drinking by 323% after start of COVID”  “Goodbye FastPass and MaxPass, hello Disney Genie. Disney parks overhaul ride reservations”  (34:44-44:01): How can we find comfort and peace when we're struggling with anxiety and worry? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and shared encouragement from God's Word.  (44:01-54:52): What will the future look like? Brian and Aubrey talked about some blog posts from faithpopcorn.com. “Cloud Doctoring: AI & Tech Take Over Wellness” “The Radical Reinvention of Work: 5 Ferocious Leaps Forward” (54:52-1:03:11): Brian and Aubrey discussed Steve Innskeep's NPR interview, “The Story Of How An Afghan Interpreter And His Family Escaped Afghanistan.” They also talked about Morgan Lee's Christianity Today article, “Was Afghanistan Worthwhile or Wasted? Christians Lament, Pray, and Learn as Taliban Retakes Control.”  (1:03:11-1:12:05): How can we encourage our children when they face failure and disappointment? Brian and Aubrey chatted about this and reacted to encouraging messages from coaches at the Little League World Series. “Tennessee coach sends heartfelt message to team after elimination from LLWS”   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vaneetha Risner contracted polio as an infant, was misdiagnosed, and lived with widespread paralysis. She lived in and out of the hospital for ten years and, after each stay, would return to a life filled with bullying. When she became a Christian, though, she thought things would get easier, and they did: carefree college days, a dream job in Boston, and an MBA from Stanford where she met and married a classmate. But life unraveled. Again. She had four miscarriages. Her son died because of a doctor's mistake. And Vaneetha was diagnosed with post-polio syndrome, meaning she would likely become a quadriplegic. And then her husband betrayed her and moved out, leaving her to raise two adolescent daughters alone. This was not the abundant life she thought God had promised her. But, as Vaneetha discovered, everything she experienced was designed to draw her closer to Christ as she discovered "that intimacy with God in suffering can be breathtakingly beautiful." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's face it, the Christian life isn't easy. If you've ever gone through suffering or what feels like a tribulation, how do you deal with the "why". Vanessa Risner, author and speaker joins the podcast to discuss how to connect with God through suffering and what you can do when things seems hopeless.  - Connect with Vaneetha Risner on her website, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter - Find her book Walking Through the Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption I'd love to hear from you. You can leave me a message here.

Please note this episode contains conversations about the loss of a child that may be difficult for some listeners. Vaneetha Risner has endured a lot of hardship throughout her life. But the truth she keeps returning to is God's goodness. In the season finale of the Wycliffe Women of the Word podcast, Beth and Jenn sit down with Vaneetha and discuss her story, how suffering can be a gift and why it's important for each of us to meet our loved ones in their struggle. You can read more about Vaneetha's life in her book, “Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption.” Recommendations from the episode: Jenn talked about taking a book or leaving a book at a Little Free Library. Vaneetha recommended “Journey to the Cross: A 40-Day Lenten Devotional” by Paul Tripp.  Ad: Wycliffe USA's 7-day devotional, “Searching for Significance” explores different parts of God's perfect plan for your life, and how he ultimately wants you to find purpose and significance through bringing him glory. Get the devotional today! All guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Wycliffe Bible Translators USA. Wycliffe Bible Translators USA's mission is to serve with the global body of Christ to advance Bible translation and work together so people can encounter God through his Word. Keep up with Wycliffe Women of the Word through interviews, articles and more at wycliffe.org/women.

We in the wealthy west prize and even idolize our own abilities and productivity. When we meet new people for the first time we ask, “What do you do?” What we're asking is, what's your job? What are you capable of? How do you contribute to society? If we're really honest we're looking for how to assign that person value. If they do something important we see them as more valuable, more worthy of respect. We all fall into a trap of equating what we can do—our abilities, our productivity—with our identity and worth. The more we do, the better we feel about ourselves.But when this kind of thinking is not corrected and it's allowed to take its natural course, the outcome can be deadly. It's this thinking, this idolatry of ability, that causes us to abort children with Down Syndrome, or to rationalize assisted suicide. The idol of ability is deadly. On this episode we hear from author and speaker Vaneetha Risner. She recently published her memoir Walking Through Fire, in which she shares her story of suffering and how God has met her in it. Her story is powerful, God-honoring, and sharpening for the rest of us to hear, especially in light of our cultural idol of ability. Vaneetha contracted polio as a child in India and was diagnosed with post polio syndrome as an adult. She also bore a son, whom doctors encouraged her to abort, as they knew he would be born with a debilitating heart condition. Her son passed away as a baby, but Vaneetha speaks powerfully about the importance of his life. She shares vulnerably too about marriage, her first husband's affair, divorce, parenting, and remarriage. Vaneetha's life and faith are a testament to our good God and sovereign God. Listen in and be encouraged to think rightly about our bodies and our abilities, God's love for us, and how the Christian life is one of surrender. Visit Vaneetha's websiteGet Vaneetha's book Walking Through Fire

Vaneetha Risner joins us today to talk about the suffering of her life: from starting out as a quadriplegic when she was mistreated for polio as an infant, to her recovery, to walking through four miscarriages and the loss of her son, to the heartbreak she experienced in her marriage and then being diagnosed with post-polio syndrome. While Vaneetha has walked through her fair share of fire, she's also seen someone carry her through the flames, and you'll want to listen to this conversation about a faithful God amidst it all. Vaneetha's Website: https://www.vaneetha.com/ Vaneetha IG: @vaneetharisner Walking Through Fire: https://amzn.com/B085XNP6SZ Walking Through Fire Website: https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/walking-through-fire/ The Scars That Have Shaped Me: https://amzn.com/1539506584 "Held" by Natalie Grant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UTiei4ftMc&list=RD0UTiei4ftMc&start_radio=1

In this episode, Kevin and Kyle talk to author and speaker Vaneetha Risner about her story that starts with a Polio diagnosis that leads to her being a quadriplegic, then beating the disease only for it to come back in another form. The events that happened next would stretch her faith in God to the limits as she deals with her husband's infidelity, the death of her son and a divorce. Her story is simply incredible. To find out more about Vaneetha and her ministry, please visit www.vaneetha.com We want to hear from you! Please send any questions or comments to thinkingoutloudpodcast20@gmail.comTo learn more about this podcast or to book Kevin and Kyle to speak at your event, please visit www.thinkingoutloudmedia.comSupport the show! Venmo @ThinkingOutLoudMediaCashapp $thinkingoutloudmedia

Sarah Walton, co-author of Together Through The Storms: Biblical Encouragements for Your Marriage When Life Hurts, is joined by Jen Wilkin, Vaneetha Reisner, and Courtney Reissig to discuss how to cling to Jesus in your marriage and walk through heavy weather together.   This conversation was recorded at The Gospel Coalition's 2021 Women's Conference.

Ethan Drum and Vaneetha Risner sit down and discuss how to remain faithful even through suffering

In this episode of The Way Home podcast I am joined by Vaneetha Risner, author of “Walking Through Fire” and “The Scars that have Shaped Me.” She has an amazing story of how all of her suffering has helped her deal with the suffering that she has had to endure. If you're suffering right now or walking…

In this episode of The Way Home podcast I am joined by Vaneetha Risner, author of “Walking Through Fire” and “The Scars that have Shaped Me.” She has an amazing story of how all of her suffering has helped her deal with the suffering that she has had to endure. If you're suffering right now or walking…

Most of us believe in God in our minds. We think all the right things, that God is in control, that he is good, that nothing is wasted. But when these beliefs only live in our head, there's only so far they can take us. It's when we walk through intense suffering that these ideas move from our heads to our hearts, and that's when God truly becomes real to us. Vaneetha Risner knows this all too well. Through chronic disease, miscarriage, sexual betrayal, the loss of a child, and more, Vaneetha has come to know God deeply through unimaginable pain. Vaneetha sits down with Davey to share some how she's learned to thrive in the midst of suffering by taking back her story. Episode Resources: Check out Vaneetha's website Follow Vaneetha on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter Buy Walking Through Fire Call 317-983-1090 with questions for the birthday episode Scripture: Psalm 46:10 Psalm 34:5

How do you continue to find hope and joy when life is hard? Vaneetha Risner shares her heartbreaking story of pain, loss, and suffering and how God helped her overcome and redeemed her story, from her book, "Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption."

Are you suffering? Are you near someone who is? In today's episode, we'll listen to an interview Paul had with Vaneetha Risner who recently released her brand new memoir, “Walking Through Fire”. In it, she tells her story of loss and redemption which is rich in gospel comfort. You can learn more at www.WalkingThroughFireBook.com.

Christine Soule, Vaneetha Risner, Patrick Prill, Bob Woodson

Peter Kapsner responds to news of how the some extremists groups have been trying to use the Christian crowdfunding site Give Send Go.  Vaneetha Risner, author of "Walking Through the Fire," talks about her stories of loss and how God redeemed the pain.

Peter Kapsner responds to news of how the some extremists groups have been trying to use the Christian crowdfunding site Give Send Go.  Vaneetha Risner, author of "Walking Through the Fire," talks about her stories of loss and how God redeemed the pain.

Vaneetha grew up paralyzed by polio,  bullied by her peers, and angry. In adulthood, the losses continued. Although this wasn't the abundant life Vaneetha thought God had promised her, she discovered everything she experienced was designed to draw her closer to Christ and learned “that intimacy with God in suffering can be breathtakingly beautiful.” Vaneetha Risner is a writer and speaker who is passionate about helping people find hope in the midst of suffering. Part of her story is losing her infant son, which was the inspiration for the hit song "Held," recorded by Natalie Grant. She is also the author of The Scars That Have Shaped Me: How God Meets Us in Suffering. Before she started writing, Vaneetha had a career in business and received her BS from University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce and her MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business. Vaneetha is married to Joel and has two grown daughters, Katie and Kristi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a humorous look at news of the day with friend and colleague Patrick Albanese. Then Vaneetha Risner shares what suffering teaches us about God, and how He meets us (and works through us) in our pain.

Bill and Ross Olson, a retired pediatrician and a volunteer with the Twin Cities Creation Science Association, talk about the Bible and evolution. Then we discover how God meets us in our suffering, and what not to say to a suffering friend, with Vaneetha Risner.