What happens when your heart is broken, your prayers seem unanswered, and you're struggling to understand God's plan?

In this deeply moving episode of Walking in ALOHA; Let's Talk Story, host Michelle A. G. Ebalaroza Kawano welcomes Chaplain Juanita Burgess, author, speaker, coach, and founder of Lead & Thrive Co., for an honest conversation about grief, faith, healing, and finding the courage to keep going.

Juanita shares her journey into chaplaincy, the heartbreak of experiencing two miscarriages, and the difficult questions she brought to God during one of the most painful seasons of her life. Those experiences inspired her devotional, Bowing with a Broken Heart.

Michelle also shares part of her personal journey through domestic violence and the importance of recognizing the pain that can hide behind the words, "I'm fine."

Together, they explore why grief cannot be rushed, how compassionate presence can bring comfort when words fail, the importance of community, and what it means to recognize God's rhythm—including the moments when we're called to rest.

One powerful reminder from Juanita:

"He's not measuring how much you love him by how much you silently endure."

Whether you're navigating loss, supporting someone through heartache, or learning to trust God through uncertainty, this conversation reminds us that healing is a journey, faith makes room for honest emotions, and we don't have to walk through grief alone.

🌺 Connect with Chaplain Juanita Burgess

Chaplaincy and speaking: https://juanitaburgess.com

Coaching: https://leadandthriveco.com

Books: The Knowing Place Devotional and Bowing with a Broken Heart Devotional https://youneedmybook.com/

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