In this episode of the Waiting With Grace podcast, host Shaniece Wauchope-Graham welcomes Pastor Akera Franklyn to discuss the importance of stewarding one's singleness. Akera shares her transformative journey from a life of emptiness and unfulfilling relationships to a deep, fulfilling relationship with God. She emphasizes the importance of healing, self-awareness, and understanding one's identity in Christ during the single season. Akera discusses the significance of breaking soul ties and trauma bonds, and how these can affect future relationships. She encourages listeners to embrace their single season as a time for personal growth and preparation for future commitments, including marriage. The conversation concludes with a powerful prayer for healing and empowerment.

Takeaways

- Healing from past relationships is crucial for future happiness.

- Self-awareness in singleness can lead to healthier relationships.

- Soul ties can impact your emotional and spiritual well-being.

- Embrace your identity in Christ to find fulfillment.

- Marriage is a ministry that requires preparation and sacrifice.

- The love you seek can only be fulfilled by God.

- Trauma bonds can masquerade as love but are rooted in pain.

- Your single season is a time for personal growth and purpose.

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Connect with Pastor Akera:

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hearttohimministries?si=vHSRcQ9AExl5pKWe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akerafranklyn/

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In this conversation, C. Ruth Taylor shares her transformative journey from heartbreak to healing, emphasizing the importance of community support, emotional foundations, and the therapeutic power of writing. She discusses her experiences with shame, forgiveness, and the process of unshackling herself from past pain. Ruth encourages listeners to embrace their singleness as a season of purpose and to seek help when needed. She highlights the significance of patience in relationships and the importance of finding hope amidst struggles. Ultimately, Ruth's mission is to empower others through her writing and support, aiming to equip aspiring authors and inspire those navigating their own journeys of healing and purpose.

Takeaways

• Writing can serve as a therapeutic tool for healing emotional wounds.
• Acknowledging and expressing feelings is crucial for healing.
• Forgiveness is a powerful step towards emotional freedom.
• It's essential to seek help and not suffer in silence.
• The past should be a reference point, not a place of residence.
• Patience is key in relationships and personal growth.
• Stories of hope can inspire resilience and faith in the future.

Connect with C. Ruth Taylor:

WhatsApp Phone: (876 782-9893)

Email: ruthtaylor@extramileja.com | ruth@authorpreneursecrets.com

Website: www.extramileja.com | www.authorpreneursecrets.com

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In this episode of the Waiting With Grace podcast, host Shaniece Wauchope-Graham discusses the journey of healing from relationship hurt. She emphasizes the importance of equipping listeners with biblical, practical, and emotional tools to release past pain and move forward in freedom. Shaniece shares five keys to breaking free from hurt, encouraging listeners to acknowledge their pain, forgive, and set boundaries for healthier relationships. The episode concludes with a powerful prayer for healing and transformation.

Takeaways

• You cannot fully embrace your future while holding onto past pain.
• Identifying and breaking soul ties is crucial for emotional health.
• Acknowledge your hurt without minimizing it.
• Setting boundaries is necessary to protect your heart.
• You are not defined by your past heartbreaks.
• God desires to heal and transform your heart.

Scriptures: Psalm 147:3, Isaiah 43:18–19, Proverbs 4:23

Quote: “You cannot step fully into your future while dragging the corpse of your past.”

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