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  • 077 | How to Arise from Grief and Flourish Again: Amy Joob’s Story of Faith and Hope

    077 | How to Arise from Grief and Flourish Again: Amy Joob’s Story of Faith and Hope
    2026/02/10
    What if the storm that nearly broke you became the very thing that birthed your ministry? In this deeply moving conversation, I sit down with Amy Joob—author, speaker, coach, and founder of Prayer Force Ministries—to talk about what it means to truly arise from grief. Amy’s story is one of profound loss: the sudden death of her father,heartbreak within her church community, andthe unimaginable pain of losing her brother to suicide All in just two years. Yet amid wave after wave of sorrow, she discovered something extraordinary: God’s presence never left. Through every unanswered question and night of panic, Amy learned that grief doesn’t have to be the end of your story. It can become the soil where new purpose begins to grow. As she shares her journey, Amy opens up about living out her book Arise from Grief and Flourish Again, finding healing through writing, and learning to trust God “no matter what”—a lesson her father spoke over her just before he went home to heaven. 🔑 Key Takeaways Grief Is a Journey, Not a Sentence. God is faithful to walk you through the valley and bring you to the other side.Honesty Invites Healing. Sharing even the unspoken parts of loss can free you—and others—from shame.Your Faith Can Flourish Again. Obedience to God’s prompts in grief creates room for new beginnings.Writing Can Be a Path to Wholeness. Amy’s book process became the Lord’s tool to help her heal and help others.You Can Trust God “No Matter What.” Amy’s father’s final words still anchor her —and they can anchor you too. 🌿 Key Themes Grief and Faith • Christian Healing • God’s Faithfulness in Loss • Hope After Suicide • Trusting God in Dark Seasons • Prayer Force Ministries • Writing Through Pain • Healing Through Purpose • Biblical Encouragement • Hope for the Hurting • Mental Health and Faith • Flourishing After Loss 🤍 Who Will Benefit From This Episode Anyone navigating grief, loss, or questions of faith after tragedyListeners struggling to forgive themselves or understand God’s timingFamilies who’ve lost someone to suicide and need hope and healingBelievers learning to find peace after church hurt or relational lossWriters and creatives using story as a tool for healing and ministry Even in our deepest pain, God is still the author of new beginnings. And as Amy reminds me in this powerful conversation—sometimes the only way to arise is to first let God hold what’s been broken. Always, Anna Mentions: Amy's book, Arise from Grief and Flourish AgainJeremiah 23:1-4, NIV CTAs: If you've been blessed by this podcast, help us bless others with your financial giving. It might be the best money you've ever spent.In addition to the podcast, join the communitySecure your copy of Legacy, book one of my biblical fiction series The Lambswool Chronicles Secure your copy of Lunacy, book two of my biblical fiction series The Lambswool ChroniclesAsk me to speak or facilitate at your eventFollow me on Instagram: anna.moore.bradfieldFollow me on Facebook: anna.moore.bradfield.author
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    27 分
  • 076 | The End of Yourself Is Where God Begins: A Heart Check Supplement

    076 | The End of Yourself Is Where God Begins: A Heart Check Supplement
    2026/02/07

    Hey, friend!

    It’s Lisa and Anna with God’s Power Stories. Welcome to Heart Check, a supplemental reflection series where we pause, dig deeper, and apply the truths from our latest GPS episode to your own life.

    In this Heart Check, we’re unpacking Episode 075: “When Redemption Finds You.” Anna explored the power of grace that doesn’t erase the past — it redefines it. Redemption isn’t about pretending your failures never happened; it’s about letting God rewrite what shame once owned.

    Through Eliab’s story from Lunacy in The Lamb’s Wool Chronicles, we see that even the most broken hearts can find their purpose again. Grace meets us in the mess, not after we’ve cleaned it up.

    We’ll discuss: • How confession opens the door to real freedom • Why redemption is a circle that leads us back to love • What it means to live as someone already forgiven

    If you’ve ever reached the end of your rope and wondered whether God could still use your story — this episode will remind you He can. Redemption already found you; now it’s time to believe it.

    Let’s jump in.
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    36 分
  • 075 | When Redemption Finds You: Can God Forgive the Thing You Can't Forget?

    075 | When Redemption Finds You: Can God Forgive the Thing You Can't Forget?
    2026/02/03
    What if the thing you keep replaying in your mind—that mistake, that failure, that moment you wish you could undo—is exactly what God wants to redeem? In this emotionally raw episode of the Faith Through Fiction mini-series, I reveal the heart behind Lunacy, book two of The Lambswool Chronicles. This isn't just a story about David and his brother Eliab—it's about the devastating cost of hatred, the sacred weight of confession, and the miraculous truth that God's grace extends even to what feels unforgivable. I share how writing about David's poor choices and Eliab's murderous rage forced me to process my own need for grace, the ways I tried to earn what's already freely given, and pain from years ago that everyone else has forgotten but still haunted me. If you've ever wondered whether your past disqualifies you from God's purposes, whether your mistakes are too big for mercy, or whether you'll ever feel truly clean again—this episode is proof that redemption isn't about finding God, it's about God refusing to give up on you. Key Takeaways 1. It's One Thing to Believe God Can Forgive You—It's Another to Accept It I open with this hard truth: intellectual belief in God's forgiveness and emotional acceptance of it are two different battles. Many believers can quote 1 John 1:9 about God's faithfulness to forgive, but still carry shame like a shadow companion. The episode reveals that the gap between knowing and receiving grace is where most Christians get stuck. Through David and Eliab's stories, listeners see characters who wrestle with the same disconnect—and discover that accepting forgiveness is itself an act of faith that honors God's completed work on the cross. 2. Redemption Is Not a Straight Path—It's Often a Circle That Leads Us Back to Love The episode challenges the common assumption that spiritual growth is linear. I share how I struggled to write the final chapters of Lunacy because I didn't want forgiveness to come too easily. Real grace isn't cheap, and it's always surprising. Redemption involves circling back to the same painful places, confronting shame again and again, each time learning deeper layers of God's love. This takeaway gives permission to listeners who feel like they're "stuck" or "going backwards" in their healing journey—sometimes circling back is exactly the path forward. 3. Grace Doesn't Erase the Past—It Redefines It Drawing from Psalm 51 and David's cry "Create in me a clean heart, O God," I reveal a profound truth: God's grace doesn't pretend our sins never happened. Instead, it transforms their meaning. What was once evidence of our unworthiness becomes testimony of God's relentless love. The scars remain but tell a different story. This reframing is liberating for believers who think they must forget their past to be free from it. The episode shows that redemption allows us to remember differently—with gratitude instead of shame. 4. Your Mistakes Don't Disqualify You—Sometimes They're the Birthplace of Your Most Powerful Testimony Both David (the beloved shepherd king who made terrible choices) and Eliab (whose rage led to accidental murder) demonstrate that God specializes in using broken people. The episode emphasizes that our failures often become the very platform from which we minister to others. Those who've been forgiven much, love much. My vulnerability about processing my own "pain from years ago forgotten by everyone but me" models how past mistakes can become present ministry when surrendered to God's redemptive purposes. 5. Confession Can Be More Terrifying Than Death—But It's the Gateway to Freedom One of the book's key themes surfaces here: the paralyzing fear of admitting what we've done, even to a God who already knows. I explore why we'd rather carry guilt silently than confess it aloud—confession makes it real, makes it visible, forces us to face what we'd rather deny. Yet the episode reveals that what feels like spiritual death (confessing the unconfessable) is actually resurrection. The terror of confession is proof of how desperately we need it. Freedom waits on the other side of that terrifying honesty. Key Themes Redemption and Grace • Forgiveness of the Unforgivable • Guilt and Shame • The Lambswell Chronicles (Lunacy) • David and Eliab's Relationship • Biblical Fiction as Spiritual Processing • Psalm 51 and Repentance • The Cost of Hatred • Accidental Sin and Consequences • Living Forgiven • Faith Through Fiction Mini-Series • Brotherly Betrayal • King Saul's Reign • Second Chances • God's Relentless Pursuit • Accepting vs. Believing Forgiveness • Transformation of Enemies to Allies • The Sacred Weight of Confession • Grace That Redefines the Past Who Will Benefit From This Episode ✓ Anyone carrying guilt over past mistakes they intellectually know God has forgiven but can't emotionally release ✓ Believers who feel their sin is too big for grace—that they've crossed a line God...
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    12 分
  • 074 | When Faith Meets Science: Amy Rainey on The Power of Obedience in Everyday Calling

    074 | When Faith Meets Science: Amy Rainey on The Power of Obedience in Everyday Calling
    2026/01/27
    Sometimes it's the smallest acts of obedience that open the biggest doors. In this inspiring conversation with Amy Hartman Rainey, medical researcher and faithful follower of Christ, we dive deep into what it looks like to walk in obedience, both in the lab and in life. With 25 years in clinical research experience and a heart for God’s truth, Amy has seen firsthand how faith and science don’t collide—they converge to reveal the Creator’s fingerprints. From the breakthrough approval of a rare‑disease drug that saved the lives of children worldwide to her courage in standing for biblical truth in academic settings, Amy’s story is a powerful reminder that faith can flourish in any environment, even one that challenges it. She shares how prayer at work transformed projects, why truth matters in a world that rewards silence, and how obedience, even when you feel underqualified, positions you exactly where God can use you most. 🔑 Key Takeaways Faith and Science Can Co‑exist. Obedience invites God’s guidance even in research and data.Boldness is Born from Identity. Confidence comes when you know you’re a child of the King, not defined by credentials.God Uses Ordinary Faithfulness to Do Extraordinary Things. Prayer, diligence, and grace can shift outcomes far beyond your lab or office.Speak Truth Even When It’s Unpopular. Standing alone for biblical truth inspires others to stand too.Obedience is the Gateway to Impact. When you align your steps with God’s direction, He aligns your path with His purpose. 🌿 Key Themes Obedience • Faith in the Workplace • Christian Professionals • Science and Faith • Rare‑Disease Miracles • Boldness in Truth • Identity in Christ • Kingdom Purpose • God's Guidance • Integration of Calling and Faith • Courage in Culture • Prayer and Breakthrough • God at Work 🤍 Who Will Benefit From This Episode Christians feeling out‑of‑place or isolated in secular industriesScientists and professionals seeking to reconcile career and callingStudents wrestling with faith in academic or cultural environmentsBelievers longing to see God’s power move through ordinary obedienceAnyone needing courage to stand for truth without fear Friend, obedience isn’t just about rules—it’s about relationship. When you say “yes” to God in the small things, you may be opening the door to miracles you never imagined. Until next time... Mentions: How Great is our GodTardive Dystonia CTAs If you've been blessed by this podcast, help us bless others with your financial giving. It might be the best money you've ever spent.In addition to the podcast, join the communitySecure your copy of Legacy, book one of my biblical fiction series The Lambswool Chronicles Secure your copy of Lunacy, book two of my biblical fiction series The Lambswool ChroniclesAsk me to speak or facilitate at your eventFollow me on Instagram: anna.moore.bradfieldFollow me on Facebook: anna.moore.bradfield.author
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    27 分
  • 073 | Hearing the Call: Saying Yes Before You're Ready

    073 | Hearing the Call: Saying Yes Before You're Ready
    2026/01/24

    Hey, friend!

    It’s Anna with God’s Power Stories. Welcome to Heart Check, a supplemental reflection series where we pause, dig deeper, and apply the truths from our latest GPS episode to your own life.

    You’ve heard God whisper ‘Go’ in your own life. In this Heart Check, I want to ask you a question: What’s stopping you from taking that step? We’re going to knock out some Scripture together and talk about what obedience actually looks like in real life. This HC Supplement coincides with episode 072. Join my co-host Lisa and me for this honest conversation.

    We'll discuss:

    • Recognizing the difference between wisdom that says "wait" and fear disguised as wisdom
    • Understanding why God asks for our yes before revealing the how
    • Learning to take the first step toward obedience when we don't feel qualified

    Let's jump in!

    Mentions:

    • Anna's Talk, Ain't No Dress Rehearsal: Build Intentional Legacy
    • Genesis 12:1-4 (NIV)
    • Isaiah 6:8 (NIV)
    • Psalm 139:13-16 (NIV)
    • Jeremiah 1:5 (NIV)
    • The Book of Jonah (NIV)

    CTAs:

    • If you've been blessed by this podcast, help us bless others with your financial giving. It might be the best money you've ever spent.
    • In addition to the podcast, join the community
    • Secure your copy of Legacy, book one of my biblical fiction series The Lambswool Chronicles
    • Secure your copy of Lunacy, book two of my biblical fiction series The Lambswool Chronicles
    • Ask me to speak or facilitate at your event
    • Follow me on Instagram: anna.moore.bradfield
    • Follow me on Facebook: anna.moore.bradfield.author
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    43 分
  • 072 | What if God Asked You to Step Out Before You Felt Ready? A Biblical Fiction Author's Story

    072 | What if God Asked You to Step Out Before You Felt Ready? A Biblical Fiction Author's Story
    2026/01/20
    What happens when the stories God gives you won't leave you alone—but fear convinces you you're not qualified to tell them? In this vulnerable and inspiring episode, I launch a new mini-series called Faith Through Fiction, pulling back the curtain on my biblical fiction novels and the faith journey that almost never happened. After years of writing, revising, getting an agent, and being on the verge of traditional publication, I walked away from it all—paralyzed by questions like, "What makes you think you have the talent?" and "What if you offend the church?" But God wasn't done. When the scenes kept replaying, when new characters demanded their stories be told, I finally surrendered with a simple prayer: "I'm going to write and see what you do with it." This episode introduces Legacy, the book about Nitzevet (King David's mother), and reveals how writing her story of impossible choices and willing obedience became my own journey of stepping out before feeling ready. If you've ever wondered whether your "yes" is enough when you don't feel qualified, this episode will remind you that God calls imperfect hearts long before they feel ready. Key Takeaways 1. The Stories God Gives You Won't Leave You Alone—That's Your Calling For years after abandoning my first manuscript, I couldn't escape the biblical narratives playing in my mind. Scenes replayed, new characters emerged, dialogue formed—all evidence that this calling wasn't going away. The episode reveals that when God plants something in you, it doesn't just disappear because you walk away from it. The persistent return of these stories was God's gentle but firm reminder of His plan. Listeners learn that the ideas, dreams, or callings that keep resurfacing—despite your attempts to dismiss them—may be exactly what God is asking you to pursue. 2. Fear Disguises Itself as "Reasonable Questions" to Stop Obedience My decision to quit writing didn't come from one dramatic crisis—it came from seemingly rational concerns: "Do you really think this is good enough?" "What makes you qualified?" "What if you offend people?" "Do you want your intimate thoughts exposed?" These questions felt prudent but were actually fear-based obstacles designed to prevent my obedience. The episode exposes how the enemy uses "wisdom" and "caution" to paralyze believers from stepping into their calling. Listeners are challenged to examine whether their hesitations are truly wise discernment or fear masquerading as reasonable concern. 3. The Thing That Qualifies You Is Your Willing Heart, Not Your Credentials Through Nitzevet's story—a young woman from Ephraim marrying into Judah's tribe, blending a complicated family, making impossible choices—I discovered that qualification in God's economy has nothing to do with titles, experience, or connections. Nitzevet wasn't chosen because she was perfect or prepared; she was chosen because she was willing. This mirrors my own journey: I didn't need more writing degrees, more published credits, or more confidence. I needed to say yes. The episode powerfully reminds listeners that God works through availability, not ability. 4. Writing (or Creating) Can Be an Act of Obedience That Transforms the Creator I describe writing Legacy as living my own story while telling Nitzevet's: "I wasn't just imagining her story. I was living mine as I told hers." As I wrote about Nitzevet's fear and ultimate surrender, I was simultaneously surrendering my own fears about writing, control, and public vulnerability. The creative process became my classroom for faith. This takeaway applies beyond writing—any act of obedience (starting a ministry, sharing testimony, launching a business, pursuing a calling) transforms us even as we work. 5. You Don't Need to Know the Destination to Take the First Step When I returned to writing in late 2022, I told God, "I don't know if you really want me to write or not... I'm going to write and see what you do with it." I didn't have a publishing plan, marketing strategy, or guaranteed outcome. I just started. The episode emphasizes that obedience doesn't require a roadmap—it requires movement. God reveals the next step only after you take the current one. This encourages listeners who are waiting for complete clarity before acting to instead trust God with the journey as they take the first faithful step. Key Themes Biblical Fiction Writing • Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt • God's Persistent Calling • The Lambswell Chronicles Series (Legacy) • Nitzevet (David's Mother) • Obedience Before Readiness • Creative Calling and Ministry • Walking Away and Coming Back • Blended Family Challenges • Willing Hearts Over Perfect Résumés • Faith Through Fiction Mini-Series • House of David • Jewish Tradition and Scripture • Ancient Israel (1000 BC) • Ruth's Moabite Heritage • The Writer's Journey • Surrendering Control to God • Stepping Out in Faith • Author Vulnerability Who Will ...
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    15 分
  • 071 | From Fear to Faith: The Night Jim Chapin Met Jesus Face to Face

    071 | From Fear to Faith: The Night Jim Chapin Met Jesus Face to Face
    2026/01/13
    What happens when darkness tries to claim your life but grace refuses to let go? For this GPS episode, I sat down with Jim Chapin—a nurse, chaplain, and faculty member at The Well Conference for Creatives—to hear his extraordinary story of redemption. From growing up in church without mentorship to descending into addiction and fear, Jim’s journey reminds us how relentlessly God pursues His children. At the age of nineteen, a night of compromise led to a confrontation with darkness that nearly killed him. Dragged under a car, left unconscious, and haunted by a demonic encounter, Jim shouldn't have survived. But God had already written a different story. Two months later, on his twentieth birthday, he found himself at a Christian roller‑skating party (yes, really!) and then a church service where he saw Jesus standing before him, with his arms open wide. That encounter changed everything. Through each twist of rebellion, redemption, and revelation, Jim learned what it means to be seen, known, and loved by God—and how obedience brings peace beyond fear. 🔑 Key Takeaways The Enemy Sets Traps, But God Sets the Rescue. Spiritual authority begins with recognizing who’s pursuing your life.No Past Is Too Dark for God’s Light. Jim’s testimony proves grace can heal the deepest wounds.Encounters with God Aren’t Always in Church Pews. Sometimes they happen on roller skates or in near‑death  silence.When Jesus Sees you, It Changes Everything. When you realize He sees and and still loves you, the hiding ends and the healing begins. Our Stories Are God’s Evidence of Mercy. When we share what God has brought us through, someone finds hope to live again. 🌿 Key Themes Redemption • Faith Through Fear • Spiritual Deliverance • God’s Pursuit • Testimony of Grace • Healing After Addiction • Near‑Death Experience • Supernatural Encounter • Transformation in Christ • Purpose After Pain • Chaplain Ministry • Miracle Stories • The Well Conference for Creatives 🤍 Who Will Benefit From This Episode Listeners who feel haunted by their past mistakes or addictionsPeople struggling to believe they’re worthy of God’s forgivenessThose curious about encounters with Jesus or spiritual warfareAnyone in ministry needing a reminder that God still saves the lostCreatives attending the Well Conference seeking spiritual renewal and purpose No situation is too dark for God to rewrite. Jim’s journey from drug use and demonic fear to divine encounter isn’t just his story. It's a mirror of mercy for all of us who’ve wandered away, only to be found again. Keep believing, friend, that the Light can always finds you, no matter how dark things appear around you. Until next time... Mentions (all Scripture references are from the NIV version): The Well Conference for Creatives. Use our savings code GPS50 to save $50 off your registration!Luke 15:4Proverbs 14:12Hebrews 11:6Psalm 23Colossians 1:14II Corinthians 5:19Romans 8:1 CTAs: CTAs If you've been blessed by this podcast, help us bless others with your financial giving. It might be the best money you've ever spent.In addition to the podcast, join the communitySecure your copy of Legacy, book one of my biblical fiction series The Lambswool Chronicles Secure your copy of Lunacy, book two of my biblical fiction series The Lambswool ChroniclesAsk me to speak or facilitate at your eventFollow me on Instagram: anna.moore.bradfieldFollow me on Facebook: anna.moore.bradfield.author
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    37 分
  • 070 | Perfect Peace: A Heart Check Supplement on Overcoming Anxiety

    070 | Perfect Peace: A Heart Check Supplement on Overcoming Anxiety
    2026/01/10

    Hey, friend:

    What if your anxiety isn't really about what you think it's about?

    Welcome to Heart Check - a supplemental reflection series where we pause, dig deeper, and apply the truths from our latest God's Power Stories episode to your own life.

    In this Heart Check, we're exploring God's supernatural peace versus the anxiety of trying to control what we were never meant to control from Episode 69. Join Anna and me (Lisa) as we have an honest conversation about recognizing whose voice is stealing your peace and how to experience the peace that transcends all understanding. Topics include:

    • Understanding what anxiety really is and whose voice is usually behind it
    • Why thanksgiving is the secret weapon for moving from anxiety to God's peace
    • How misidentifying the source of your anxiety keeps you trapped in worry
    • The power of naming whose voice you're actually hearing (ex, parent, critic, inner judge)
    • What "peace that transcends all understanding" actually means in Greek (wholeness)
    • Why God's peace doesn't require circumstances to change first
    • Practical ways to stop letting others control your decisions and start trusting God's voice
    • How to use Scripture meditation and the Bible app to combat 2 a.m. anxiety spirals
    • The Holy Spirit pivot: turning from anxiety to thanksgiving in real-time

    These Heart Check episodes are designed to be your safe space for reflection, growth, and authentic conversation about faith, relationships, and God's work in our lives. Perfect for your morning coffee, afternoon walk, or evening wind-down.

    If you missed the full story in Episode 69, go back and listen first, then join us here for this deeper dive into finding perfect peace in the midst of chaos.

    Keywords naturally included: anxiety relief, perfect peace, reflection, faith growth, Christian living, biblical insights, spiritual formation, overcoming worry, authentic conversation, Philippians 4:6-7

    Mentions:

    CTAs:

    CTAs

    • If you've been blessed by this podcast, help us bless others with your financial giving. It might be the best money you've ever spent.
    • In addition to the podcast, join the community
    • Secure your copy of Legacy, book one of my biblical fiction series The Lambswool Chronicles
    • Secure your copy of Lunacy, book two of my biblical fiction series The Lambswool Chronicles
    • Ask me to speak or facilitate at your event
    • Follow me on Instagram: anna.moore.bradfield
    • Follow me on Facebook: anna.moore.bradfield.author
    • Reach out to me via Email: info@annamoorebradfield.com
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    25 分