Podcasts about vaneetha risner

In this week's episode, Raechel and Amanda welcome Vaneetha Risner back to the podcast to close out our Mourning and Dancing series. Reflecting on their own stories of grief, they remind one another that lament is a beautiful act of trust in the safe presence of our God.Open your Bibles with us this week! This episode corresponds to Week 2 of She Reads Truth's Mourning and Dancing reading plan. You can read with the She Reads Truth community on our site, in our app, or with our Mourning and Dancing printed or digital Daily Reading Guide.In this episode:Use code OT15 for 15% off the This Is the Old Testament collection at ShopSheReadsTruth.com.This Was Never the Plan: Walking with God through the Heartache of Divorce by Vaneetha RisnerShe Reads Truth on Instagram & FacebookRaechel Myers on InstagramAmanda Bible Williams on InstagramVaneetha Risner on Instagram*If you purchase something through our links, She Reads Truth may earn an affiliate commission.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Magellan AI - https://docsend.com/view/5vdvbdx7cr4tikmyPodscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy

If you've been through the pain of divorce, don't miss Chris Fabry Live. Divorce brings a storm of emotions—from grief and anger to confusion and shame. And while the ache overwhelms you, you have to go on. Author and speaker Vaneetha Risner will help those who've gone through an unwanted divorce heal, resist bitterness, and find community. Featured resource:This Was Never the Plan: Walking with God Through the Heartache of Divorce by Vaneetha Risner May thank you gift:Powerful Self-Talk from the Psalms by Jon Gauger Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Not all things continue on forever and ever until the end of time...Over the last couple of years we were like...'Is this the right thing to be doing? Or is there something different that God has for us?'"— Vera Schmitz Today's episode: How do you know when it's time for a change? In this episode, Vera and Natalie are discussing the big changes on the horizon for themselves and for Dwell Differently. They talk about how they knew it was time for a change, what the changes are, and what's staying the same—most especially their calling and passion for helping people know God through his Word! You'll hear powerful testimonies of how God has worked in people's lives, about the importance of seasons of rest, and their plans for what's next. More than that, you'll be encouraged to listen to God in the changing seasons of your own life. Links from today's show: Pick up The Heart of Christ for Sinners for 30% off at crossway.org with a free Crossway Plus account.Get This Was Never the Plan:Walking with God through the Heartache of Divorce for 30% off at thegoodbook.com with code NEVER. Listen to this episode with author Vaneetha Risner here. Get 20% off all the best gifts form mom at cozyearth.com with the code DWELL. EVERYTHING IS ON SALE at DwellDifferently.com.Support the showKEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGSWebsite: DwellDifferently.comSocials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitzNewsletter — get devotional content along with new projects!Facebook Group — join the conversation about God's Word!

This is a two-part message. When our worst fears become reality, faith can feel fragile and disoriented. In this episode, Jennifer Slattery sits down with Vaneetha Risner and Angela Mackey to explore how trust in God is rebuilt—not through changed circumstances, but through a deeper awareness of His presence. Vaneetha shares her journey through devastating loss, disability, and abandonment, and how God met her in the place she feared most. Rather than offering quick relief, He revealed something stronger: that His presence is a more secure foundation than any outcome she once depended on. Angela brings a complementary perspective through her “what if to even if” story, rooted in the account of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Walking through profound grief and physical trauma, she wrestled with God honestly and discovered that faith is not the absence of questions but the willingness to cling to Him in the fire. Together, these conversations reframe suffering—not as evidence of God’s absence, but as an invitation to encounter His nearness, deepen trust, and anchor hope in His unchanging character rather than fragile outcomes. Scripture Discussed Psalm 27:13 Isaiah 29:13 Exodus 3-4 Daniel 1–3 Resource Referenced: This Was Never The Plan:Walking with God through the Heartache of Divorce by Vaneetha Risner Connect with Vaneetha: On her website On Instagram On Facebook Follow her work on Amazon Find Jennifer Slattery: On her website Instagram Facebook Amazon Subscribe to her free newsletter Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

"We need Jesus. We can't do it on our own. So turn. And whoever will call upon the name of Christ, you will be saved."— Malcolm YarnellToday's Episode: “How can I be saved?” According to seminary professor and pastor Malcolm Yarnell, there is no more important question a person can ask. In this episode, he shares his own compelling story along with years of helping others wrestle with that very question. With clarity and compassion, Malcolm unpacks our deep need for Jesus—showing how his life, death, and resurrection are our only true hope. You'll hear deep theological truths presented in  accessible and winsome ways. This conversation will not only deepen your hope in Jesus—it will inspire you to share that hope with others.This month's memory verse: "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved." — Acts 4:12Today's guest: Malcolm Yarnell serves the churches of the Southern Baptist Convention as research professor of theology at the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and as editor of the Southwestern Journal of Theology. He also serves the Lakeside Baptist Church in Granbury, Texas, as teaching pastor. He is a member of the Commission on Baptist Doctrine and Christian Unity with the Baptist World Alliance, is affiliated with numerous research institutes and publishing projects, and mentors dozens of PhD students.  Links from today's show: Check out Malcom's Theology for Every Person series. Get This Was Never the Plan:Walking with God through the Heartache of Divorce for 30% off at thegoodbook.com with code NEVER. Listen to this episode with author Vaneetha Risner here. Pick up The Heart of Christ for Sinners for 30% off at crossway.org/theheartofchristforsinners with a free Crossway Plus account.Get 20% off all the best gifts form mom at cozyearth.com with the code DWELL.EVERYTHING IS ON SALE at DwellDifferently.com.Support the showKEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGSWebsite: DwellDifferently.comSocials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitzNewsletter — get devotional content along with new projects!Facebook Group — join the conversation about God's Word!

Vaneetha Risner grew up believing that faithfully following Jesus would ensure a stable, fulfilling life. So when her marriage collapsed, it didn't just break her heart; it shattered the framework upon which she had built her identity. In this deeply personal conversation, Vaneetha opens up about the layered grief of divorce — a loss she describes as a kind of death that the church too often meets with judgment instead of compassion — and how that pain sat alongside other devastating trials, including contracting polio as a child, losing an infant son, and a later post-polio diagnosis. Though Vaneetha experienced deep heartache and betrayal, her story centers around a renewed and reconstructed faith. She shares how reaching the absolute end of herself forced a new and desperate hunger for God, and how the biblical practice of lament became a lifeline, a place to pour out bitterness without fear of judgment. She offers candid wisdom on forgiveness (including why forgiving too quickly can actually delay healing) and the importance of becoming whole before pursuing remarriage. Listeners will also gain practical insight on how to support others in crisis through her "SHOWUP" framework. This episode is a powerful reminder that even when life doesn't go according to plan, faith can be rebuilt in the most unexpected and beautiful ways.   For more about Vaneetha Risner, check out her website, Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram Find Vaneetha's book: This Was Never the Plan: Walking with God Through the Heartache of Divorce (A Practical Christian Guide to Healing, Hope, and Strength After Separation) Here's my previous conversation with Vaneetha.       For more from Dr. Carol, check out her article When One Flesh Tears Apart: The Trauma of Broken Covenant Find out more about Dr. Carol Ministries: Dr. Carol Ministries In-Person Intensives.  Experience true healing and wholeness in a safe environment as you unpack your story around intimacy and relationships while inviting Jesus to be part of that story.    Individual coaching with Dr. Carol.  This provides a one-on-one format to help you navigate your personal journey.      Dr. Carol loves to hear from you! You can send a confidential message here.     

"Every single person wants to be rescued. We want somebody to step in and say, 'Let me take all your stuff. Let me take it from you. Everything. Let me take it. Whatever is keeping you up at night, can you please just lay it down right here? I'll take it.'"— Vera SchmitzToday's episode:  Join us as Natalie and Vera talk about the problems we all share as people and the solution God has given us in Jesus. They help us understand the wonderful message of salvation in the simplest and most winsome terms. They encourage us to consider our own stories and how we can share them with our friends without fear of messing up. Natalie and Vera share their own honest experiences and practical insights to help us lean into the salvation we have in Jesus and share it with boldness. This month's memory verse: "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” — Acts 4:12 Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about the easy button for Scripture memory, Dwell Differently's monthly membership!Support our show: It's really just as simple as leaving us a review!Links from today's show: Pick up The Heart of Christ for Sinners for 30% off at crossway.org with a free Crossway Plus account.Get This Was Never the Plan:Walking with God through the Heartache of Divorce for 30% off at thegoodbook.com with code NEVER. Listen to this episode with author Vaneetha Risner here. Get 20% off all the best gifts form mom at cozyearth.com with the code DWELL. EVERYTHING IS ON SALE at DwellDifferently.com.Support the showFollow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

"The simple definition I would give for [a false gospel] is a solution for a problem that we have in our lives that doesn't contain Christ."— Elizabeth WoodsonToday's Episode:  Most of us are unknowingly chasing false gospels—solutions to our deepest desires that don't contain Christ and leave us feeling empty and dissatisfied. Elizabeth Woodson reveals how so many of culture's promises of things like peace or identity or success actually lead us away from the abundant life that we can only find in Jesus. Elizabeth shares practical ways to recognize and resist the lies of culture, including the vital practice of meditating on Scripture, showing up in community, and waiting patiently on God's timing. You'll be encouraged by Elizabeth's personal stories of God's kind work to help her identify and resist false gospels in her own life. This month's memory verse: “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” — Acts 4:12 Today's guest: Elizabeth Woodson is a Bible teacher and author who is passionate about equipping believers to understand the rich theological truths of Scripture. She loves helping people internalize their faith and connect it practically to everyday life. She is a contributing author for World on Fire, and the author of Live Free: From Beginning to Forever, and Embrace Your Life: How to Find Joy When the Life You Have Is Not the Life You Hoped For. Elizabeth is the host of the Starting Place podcast and the co-host of the Shalomies podcast. She regularly serves as a teacher for Lifeway Women Academy.Links from today's show: Find out more about Elizabeth Woodson here. Get This Was Never the Plan:Walking with God through the Heartache of Divorce for 30% off at thegoodbook.com with code NEVER. Listen to this episode with author Vaneetha Risner here. Pick up The Heart of Christ for Sinners for 30% off at crossway.org with a free Crossway Plus account.Get the Mother's Day buy one, give one deal on Cozy Earth sheet sets from April 12th through 18th at cozyearth.com with the code DWELL. EVERYTHING IS ON SALE at DwellDifferently.com.Support the showFollow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

What do you do when you find yourself living a life that was never your plan? How do you navigate the heartache of divorce and come out the other side stronger?Author and speaker Vaneetha Risner was no stranger to suffering long before her husband told her he had met someone else and wanted a divorce. After having walked through polio as a child, losing her infant son due to medical negligence and receiving a debilitating post-polio diagnosis, Vaneetha had already endured profound loss. Yet divorce brought its own distinct grief—one she had to walk through while caring for her teenage daughters and navigating her own heartbreak. In her book This Was Never the Plan: Walking with God through the Heartache of Divorce, she shares the practical wisdom and steady faith that carried her through.In this episode, Davey and Vaneetha talk about where to begin when a marriage unravels unexpectedly, how to confront the shame that often accompanies divorce, and what it truly looks like to trust God in the midst of deep pain and healing.If you or someone you love is living a story that feels nothing like the one once imagined, this conversation offers the hope that no matter what you've experienced, joy can return—and healing can emerge in the most unexpected places. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"When I started reading the Bible, I prayed, 'God if you're there, show me who you are.' And I guarantee if you pray that prayer, he will show up—specifically in his Word."— Natalie AbbottToday's episode: Listen in as Natalie talks about our deepest need as people and how God has met our every need in Jesus. She helps us see the beauty and wonder of his salvation—walking us through each component with helpful simplicity and biblical support. She tells the story that the Bible tells—that Jesus didn't come to punish us for our sin, but to take our punishment for us, forgiving all who believe in him, adopting us into his family, and releasing us from the power of sin and shame and fear and death. This episode is for everyone, from the skeptic to the seasoned Christian. May it bless you as you consider how great a salvation God offers us in Jesus. This month's memory verse: "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved." — Acts 4:12Get all the Dwell merch: On sale now at DwellDifferently.com.Links from today's show: Hear more about Natalie's salvation story here. Get This Was Never the Plan:Walking with God through the Heartache of Divorce for 30% off at thegoodbook.com with code NEVER. Listen to this episode with author Vaneetha Risner here. Pick up The Heart of Christ for Sinners for 30% off at crossway.org/theheartofchristforsinners with a free Crossway Plus account.Get 20% off the most amazing sheets and pjs at cozyearth.com with the code DWELL. Support the showFollow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

Pastor and podcaster Jon Moffitt, author of "The Bible According to Jesus," talks about reading the Bible, especially the Old Testament, through what Jesus taught and did.  We can see Jesus active in the Old Testament!  The whole Bible is about Jesus!  Author Vaneetha Risner talks around her new book "This Was Never the Plan," talks about going through a divorce she didn't seek, navigating life after it, and the hope of restoration found in Jesus.  She also offers some practical wisdom for those in a similar situation.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Divorce brings a storm of emotions: grief, anger, confusion, and shame. Yet while the ache lingers, life goes on. Vaneetha Risner has walked through this pain. Join us as she draws from Scripture and her own story to offer compassionate wisdom on... · Finding emotional clarity and letting go of shame · Trusting God in the uncertainties ahead · Healing relationally, resisting bitterness and finding community · Nurturing hope for the future Come and learn how to walk with God through the heartache of divorce.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you parent your kids through a story they didn't choose?In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Vaneetha Risner shares her journey of raising two adolescent daughters as a single mom after divorce. She opens up about the pressure to “hold everything together,” the tension of co-parenting with different values, and the deep questions kids ask about God in the middle of pain.This episode offers practical wisdom and biblical encouragement for all moms, reminding us that while we can't control our children's stories, we can faithfully shepherd their hearts—and trust God to restore what has been lost. Here is some of what we cover:  The balance between sharing too much vs. hiding your emotions Navigating co-parenting with different rules and values The importance of community when you feel alone You don't have to have all the answers—sometimes “I don't know” is enough Parenting is a long game—trust God with the outcome Connect with Vaneetha Risner:  Website: Vaneetha Risner Facebook: Vaneetha Rendall Risner Instagram: Vaneetha Risner (@vaneetharisner) Links Mentioned:  This Was Never the Plan: Walking with God Through the Heartache of Divorce: By Vaneetha Rendall Risner 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 Related Episodes: How to Never Miss Out :: Vaneetha Risner [Ep 402] RWYB Series wk 1 Walking Thru Divorce :: Lara Williams [Ep 324] How God Personally Pursues and Redeems :: Jenn Jett [Ep 193] Featured Sponsors:  Wayfair: Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Every style. Every home.  Cozy Earth: Discover how care in every detail transforms simple routines into moments of true comfort and ease. Head to cozyearth.com and use my code DMA for up to 20% off. Experience the craft behind the comfort, and make every day feel intentional.

Divorce feels final and defeating. But our stories aren't over yet, and divorce doesn't have the final say. In Christ, there's hope for the days ahead. In this conversation recorded at TGCW24, Wendy Alsup, Blair Linne, Jen Oshman, and Vaneetha Risner—four women whose lives have been touched by divorce—discuss their experiences and God's faithfulness.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chad Roberts, author of "Blind Faith: Seeing God Through Darkness," unpacks the difference between being in isolation versus being in solitude and why the delays we experience are not denials, but God doing things in the waiting that He could do no other way. Vaneetha Risner shares about how to respond and what to remember when waiting feels wasted. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Vaneetha Risner about the complex emotional landscape of navigating life after divorce and her new book, This Was Never the Plan: Walking with God Through the Heartache of Divorce. During the conversation, Vaneetha shares her personal journey, discussing the challenges of processing grief, anger, and shame, while also emphasizing the importance of faith and community support. They delve into the role of lament in healing, the necessity of forgiveness, and the hope found in trusting God amidst uncertainty. Vaneetha encourages listeners to engage their pain, seek community, and recognize that rebuilding life after divorce can lead to new beginnings. Key Takeaways: - Divorce can bring feelings of shame and isolation. - Emotions after divorce can be a roller coaster. - Community support is crucial during difficult times. - Lamenting is a biblical way to process pain. - Healing takes time and is not linear. - Trusting God means leaning into Him during uncertainty. - Rebuilding life after divorce can lead to new possibilities. View the full show notes & links for this episode: https://ibcd.org/after-divorce-vaneetha-risner Learn more about IBCD's 2026 Summer Institute in June on the topic of navigating emotions at ibcd.regfox.com/2026summerinstitute 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.

Do you feel overcome by guilt and shame? Linda Mintle of the Dr. Linda Mintle Show on Faith Radio offers help for letting go of guilt and how it binds us.  Plus, as we start the new year, writer and friend Vaneetha Risner joins us again to talk about choosing a word for the year, a word that helps you focus spriritually on what God is calling you to do in the year. She reveals her word for the year.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Linda Mintle, the relationship doctor, helps us look at the holidays and many of the relations wounds we may have.  How do you bring about healing in your relationships with family and friends?  Vaneetha Risner helps us see that times of weakness and failure can be, be, by God's grace, wonderful, growing gifts for you!     The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Broken and Mended Vice President, Andres Ruiz joins David Heflin to recap the "Broken Apart, Mended Together" conference featuring Dave Furman, Aren and Trina Bahadourian, Shannon Cramer, and Vaneetha Risner. Before debriefing each of the sessions, David talks with Andres about his chronic illness journey, how he got connected to Broken and Mended, and what his role is today. Then, David and Andres talk about each session: key scriptures, themes, and quotes from the Oct. 18th conference. You can find the original YouTube links here: https://brokenandmended.dm.networkforgood.com/emails/important-conference-informationLinks to previous podcasts with conference speakers Aren an Trina Bahadourian and Shannon Cramer: https://rss.com/podcasts/intheseams/1635956/ https://rss.com/podcasts/intheseams/1537466/Lara Silverman's book mentioned in the podcast: https://www.amazon.com/Singing-Through-Fire-Finding-Surprising/dp/B0FMQZ264WDiamonds Conference information and registration: https://diamondsconference.org/2025-fall-conferenceBroken and Mended $50,000 campaignhttps://brokenandmended.networkforgood.com/projects/262074-50-000-campaign-fall-2025Main website: https://brokenandmended.org/Hosts: David Heflin and Andres RuizEdited by John Shields

When life doesn't go as planned, where do you anchor your soul? In this conversation, Marian Jordan Ellis sits down with writer and speaker Vaneetha Risner—a self-described “sufferer who writes”—to talk about finding a living hope in Jesus through polio and post-polio syndrome, multiple miscarriages, the death of her infant son, betrayal and divorce, and unexpected restoration. Drawing from John 6 (“Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of life”), John 9, and 1 Peter 1 & 4, Vaneetha shares how God meets us in the fire, refines our faith like gold, and teaches us to place our hope in a Person, not an outcome.What you'll hear:-- Vaneetha's story: polio as an infant, long hospital stays, grief and losses, and the paradox of joy (2 Cor. 4:17).--Why living hope (1 Peter) is sturdier than “if-this-then-I'll-be-okay” outcomes—and how that shift changes everything.--The refining fire: what gets burned away, what remains, and how Christ's presence becomes tangible in suffering (Dan. 3; 1 Pet. 1:6–7).--Church as the hands and feet of Jesus: practical ways to love people in pain.--Discipleship in hard seasons: daily Scripture, honest prayer, real community—and obedience that blesses enemies.--How suffering kills entitlement and awakens gratitude and wonder.Resources mentioned:Marian's new Bible study: Anchored: The Life & Letters of the Apostle Peter — 7 video teachings + 6 weeks of study.Vaneetha's memoir: Walking Through Fire.If this episode encourages you, share it with a friend, leave a comment with your takeaway, and consider partnering with This Redeemed Life to help us reach more women with the hope of Jesus.#AnchoredPodcast #ThisRedeemedLife #VaneethaRisner #LivingHope #1Peter #RefiningFire #FaithInTrials #ChristianTestimony #John6 #GriefAndFaith #HopeInJesus #Discipleship

Rebecca welcomes Vaneetha Risner for a candid conversation about suffering, unanswered prayer, and the presence of Christ in our deepest pain. Vaneetha recounts her story (childhood polio, the death of her infant son, an unwanted divorce), how John 9 reframed her “why,” and why Christian hope rests in the character of God—not in guaranteed outcomes. They also explore lament, community, and practical ways to walk with those who hurt.Resources mentioned:Watching for the Morning (90-day devotional): vaneetha.com/watching-for-the-morningDesperate for Hope (7-session Bible study): vaneetha.com/desperate-for-hopeVaneetha's website: vaneetha.comJoni Eareckson Tada & Steven Estes, When God Weeps: AmazonJohn 9 (Jesus and the man born blind): ReadJohn 11 (Jesus with Mary & Martha): Read0:00 Exploring Faith and Suffering Through Personal Trials3:12 Finding Faith Amidst Life's Trials and Unanswered Prayers14:05 Finding Faith and Comfort Amidst Suffering and Loss19:53 Unexpected Suffering and the Journey of Writing Through Pain23:11 Finding Hope and Purpose in Suffering Through Faith32:19 Exploring Faith, Suffering, and Devotionals with Vaneetha RisnerSign up for weekly emails at RebeccaMcLaughlin.org/SubscribeFollow Us on Instagram and XProduced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠

Vaneetha 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 her devotional, The Scars That Have Shaped Me, encourage people 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.

Billy English of Bible and Business and OnPath Coaching looks at the issue of debt, the exploitation of payday lenders, and also about what the Bible says about debt and debt forgiveness.  Vaneetha Risner addresses the hard topic of parental and familial estrangement.  Do you know why it happened to you?  How do you move forward?  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

✨ Burnout feels like waiting for the next blow.I remember sobbing to a friend after three months where it felt like everything I valued was stripped away. Later, another friend echoed the same words: “I'm just scared of what will happen next.”

In this episode, Broken and Mended Executive Director, David Heflin, shares four ways from Scripture that Jesus identifies with sinners to fulfill his promise to be with us. Even on the days we suffer the most, Jesus is with us. Sometimes our experience may confirm this, and sometimes that experience proves elusive. That's why we start with Jesus' promise (Matt. 28:20) and not our experience. Still, a greater experience of that promise is likely to follow when we commit ourselves to believing it.Scriptures Referenced in the podcast:Matt. 1:22-23Matt. 28:20John 1:1, 141 Pet. 3:18Rom. 6:23John 1:29Matt. 3:13-16Matt. 4:1-11Heb. 4:15Phil. 2:5-11John 14:23David also announces a virtual conference hosted by Broken and Mended on 10/18 with speakers: Dave Furman, Vaneetha Risner, Shannon Cramer, and Aren and Trina Bahadourian! More details will be announced soon.Host; David HeflinEditor: John Shields

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

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

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.

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

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

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!