Amy Joob, author of Arise: From Grief and Flourish, shares her story of enduring what she calls “grief storms.” Just as she launched her ministry, she was devastated by the sudden loss of her father, followed closely by the loss of her church community. God guided her as she sought counsel and pursued healing through GriefShare. Amy faced another crushing blow when her brother died by suicide. She recounts how God met her through Scripture, prayer, and vivid moments of comfort, including rainbow reminders and visions of Jesus’ presence. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes the power of God's Word, the study of God’s character, honest lament, prayer, and her LEAPS framework for moving forward in grief.

Verses: Psalm 20:7; Psalm 23; Psalm 27:13-14; Matthew 18:12; John 10:3, 27; Romans 8:18, 28, 38-39

00:00 Trust God No Matter What

03:57 Grief Storm Begins

09:02 Dad’s Final Advice

09:48 Attributes of God

11:08 Lion of Judah Rest

13:28 Church Hurt Healing

16:41 Brother’s Suicide Loss

19:07 Rainbow Comfort

22:57 Rock Bottom Vision

27:33 Trinity Sand Dollars

29:57 God's Unchanging Nature

31:18 Shepherd Finds the One

38:17 LEAPS Grief Framework

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Amy's book: Arise: From Grief and Flourish Again

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Dyann Shepard shares her faith journey from a chaotic childhood, through a failed marriage, and the loss of a wonderful husband of thirty-one years to Alzheimer’s. She describes humble God-inspired prayers that strengthened her when she was weary, mini-pity parties, and the daily renewals of lament and gratitude. A “spiritual fracking” lesson in repentance powerfully highlights the blessings of humility and surrender in our own faith journeys.

Verses: Psalm 27:13-14

00:00 Surrender Through Trauma

00:30 God is Near. His Promises are accessible.

01:56 Meet Diane Shepherd

03:29 Discovering a Bible

06:13 Control Shattered Marriage

10:18 Rick’s Decline into Alzheimer’s

15:24 Praying When Weary

19:47 Two Journals Lament and Thanks

21:58 Spiritual Fracking Lesson

30:11 Hope For Sinking Hearts

31:32 Final Moments With Rick

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Doreen Steenland, author and trauma-informed neuroscience coach, describes her childhood history of abuse, the self-protective patterns she learned, and how coming to Christ as a young adult started her journey to experiencing the power of God's love, transformation, and healing. We discover how brain science supports Romans 12:2 and how transformation happens through small "micro-shifts" rather than through striving. Doreen shares many examples to help us interrupt habits like negative looping or catastrophizing, so we can learn to transform our minds and experience God's healing love.

Verses: Romans 12:2; 2 Corinthians 10:5; Matthew 14:29-31

00:00 Cancer Waiting Room Choice

00:46 Podcast Welcome and Theme

01:22 Meet Doreen and Micro Shifts

03:34 Childhood Trauma and Masks

08:46 Renewing Mind with Neuroscience

11:36 Love Pathway vs Fear Pathway

14:12 Boundaries and Secure Attachment

18:30 From Head Knowledge to Withness

22:45 Practicing Presence Daily

25:48 Scare and Slowing Down

29:21 Receiving More from God

32:43 Stress Habits and Brain Sides

37:54 Healing Layers and Leaning In

39:40 Connect with Promised Land Living

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Doreen's book: Transform Your Brain, One Thought at a Time

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