What if the hardest season of your life was actually the start of your healing?

In this week’s “God at Work” episode, Kristy Otten steps out from behind the scenes to share a deeply personal journey through mental illness, addiction, forgiveness, and redemption. From a childhood shaped by her mother’s depression to navigating a broken marriage marked by addiction, Kristy opens up about the pain that brought her to the end of herself—and the grace that met her there.

You’ll hear how she discovered her true identity in Christ, found healing through community, and learned the power of doing the work to experience real transformation. Today, Kristy’s story offers hope to anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unseen.

Struggling with shame, codependency, or broken relationships? Wondering if God can use your story? You’re not alone—and this episode is for you. Tap play to hear how God turned Kristy’s “rock bottom” into a firm foundation—and discover how He might be working in your life too.

If you're struggling with depression, addiction, anxiety—or you just feel overwhelmed—you’re not alone. God sees you, and so do we. We’d love to walk with you and help however we can. Reach out anytime at hello@pathwayvb.com or 772-562-2256. There’s hope, and healing is possible.

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For Freedom: “In Step With the Spirit”

• Staying in step with the Spirit guarantees our freedom. [Galatians 5:13-18]
• Christians stay in step with the Spirit and walk through the “war”.
• We are not free to sin; we are freed from sin. [Galatians 5:19-21; 1 John 1:9]
• What you choose to feed or starve will win.
• Bringing our junk into the light leads to God making it right.
• Staying in step with the Spirit leads to bearing fruit naturally. [Galatians 5:22-26; John 15:5]
• Belonging and abiding keep us in step with the Spirit.

Next Step Questions:

1. Has Jesus set you free?

2. Are you staying in step with the Spirit?

3. Will you follow the Spirit this week and bear fruit for His glory?

“Messy, Beautiful, and Free”

Motherhood can feel like a mess—emotional, chaotic, uncertain—but what if it's also exactly where God wants to show up and bring freedom?

In this week’s episode of the Pathway Podcast, Pastor Nate sits down with Dayna and Cristina—two moms on our Pathway staff—to talk about the real, raw, and rewarding side of parenting. From the fear of “messing it up” to the daily joy of raising kids, they share honest stories, biblical encouragement, and how God meets us in the middle of the mess.

Whether you're a mom, a dad, or someone who supports families, you’ll walk away reminded that God calls us to freedom—not perfection.

Click here to catch up on last Sunday’s sermon, "Mother’s Day," from our current series For Freedom.

Learn more about Pathway Church in Vero Beach, FL at https://pathwayvb.com.