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Have you ever wondered why your past still has such power over you? What if you knew Jesus could set you free from the pain of your past?

In Episode 6 of the Ever After Podcast, we explore how our healing begins when we allow God to meet us in the places we’ve tried to avoid. We may face difficult obstacles as we allow a truer version of our stories to finally be told. 

Jesus is our Wounded Healer and He promises to never leave us as we begin to courageously step into feeling the pain of our past and sharing our stories of harm with a few empathetic witnesses. As we do this, we will be brought into deeper intimacy with Christ as we share in His sufferings. What a privilege!

Episode Summary

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• how suffering is a part of the healing process
• why just focusing on your outward behavior (behavior management) will not bring life change
• how your addictive behaviors are signposts to places God wants to heal

Resources Mentioned

• Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing, by Dr. Jay Stringer
• The Place We Find Ourselves Podcast, Adam Young with guest Cathy Loerzel, How Healing Happens, Episodes 24-26, ⁠https://adamyoungcounseling.com/how-healing-happens-part-1/⁠
• Loved to Life: A 40 Day Pilgrimage with Love Himself That Will Change Your Life, by Ann Voskamp
• The Soul of Shame: Retelling the Stories We Believe about Ourselves, by Dr. Curt Thompson

Scriptures

• Philippians 3: 10, 11
• Ephesians 1: 3
• Romans 8:18
• Luke 5: 1-10
• John 21: 1-17
• I Peter 2: 9

Key Takeaways:

• Healing begins when you allow God into the places you’ve tried to avoid.
• Healing requires your confession (telling the truth) as you allow a truer, fuller version of your story to come into view.
• Your pain must be felt and shared in the presence of empathy and kindness.

Connect with Us

• Email: anita@DiscoverEverAfter.org
• Website: https://discovereverafter.org/
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