Have you ever felt like God promised you something—maybe even years ago—but life has taken a detour through disappointment, divorce, or delay? In this powerful episode, Dana dives into the story of Abram and explores how delay does not mean denial.

From Genesis 12 to 17, we walk with Abram on a 25-year journey from promise to fulfillment. God didn’t change His mind—He was preparing Abram to carry the promise. And just like Abram, God is preparing you.

This episode will encourage you to trust that your current season isn’t wasted. Even in the heartbreak, the unknown, or the waiting room of life, God is still working.

📖 In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

• Why your delay might be God's process—not punishment
• How Abram's transformation speaks to your healing journey
• What to do while you're waiting on the promise
• Why your divorce didn’t disqualify your destiny
• How God may change your name—and your identity—on the way to your breakthrough

🔗 Scripture References:

• Genesis 12:1–4
• Genesis 15:1–6
• Genesis 17:1–5

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Rise and Reclaim After Divorce, Dana explores the deep healing that comes when we stop speaking from our pain and start aligning our thoughts and words with God’s truth. Using Genesis 1 as a foundation, she compares God’s creative process to our emotional healing—highlighting how the Holy Spirit “hovers” over our pain and speaks light into darkness.

Dana also introduces the science of neuroplasticity, illustrating how our thoughts shape our brains and how healing begins with intentional shifts in mindset and speech. If you've found yourself stuck chewing on the gristle of bitterness, unforgiveness, and grief, this episode will give you spiritual and practical tools to begin rebuilding.

Key Scriptures:

• Genesis 1:1-3 – “Let there be light.”
• Proverbs 18:21 – Life and death are in the power of the tongue.
• Isaiah 58:12 – You shall be called the Repairer of the Breach.
• 2 Corinthians 2:10–11 – Forgive, so the enemy has no advantage.

Mentioned in this Episode:

• The Pioneer Anointing by Barbara Yoder – https://a.co/d/6U741Vl
• Dana’s upcoming book: Healing After Divorce – 35 Prayers Rooted in God’s Word for Divorced Christians, Coming this summer!

Takeaways:

• Healing is a process, not an instant miracle.
• Time Under Tension (TUT) in fitness mirrors spiritual transformation.
• The Holy Spirit hovers over our darkness, waiting for our partnership.
• Repeating pain-filled words can stall healing—rewire your brain with God’s Word.
• Your thought life directly impacts your healing journey.

Call to Action: Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal where you’re stuck in negative thought loops. Then, choose to speak life and let Him partner with you to rebuild what was broken.

We are the fragrance of Christ,

Dana

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Pastor Ken has done it all from being a bouncer in night clubs, winning multiple body building championships to pastoring churches. He had a radical conversion and pursued God with the same excellence as his body building championships. He received his degree in Engineering but prefers to engineer for the Kingdom of God. He has a hunger for seeing people live the lives that God designed them to live. As both a pastor and a competitive bodybuilder, God uses Ken in unique ways to share His love and goodness. Devastated by his own divorce, Pastor Ken shares how he pressed through to rise and reclaim his call and destiny.

In part 2, we talk about how identity differs between men and women and talk about how God hates divorce because He loves His people. Pastor Ken shares how he navigated his feelings of failure and how the devil’s playground keeps us from healing. Pastor Ken also shares three things to encourage men to do while healing from a divorce.

If you would like to connect with Pastor Ken, his links are:

Park Place Community Church Website: https://www.parkplacechurch.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParkPlaceCommunityChurch

You are the fragrance of Christ!

Dana

Find me on Social Media:

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Website and Blog link:

https://redeemed-identity.com/blog/

Pastor Ken Ralston has done it all from being a bouncer in night clubs, winning multiple body building championships to pastoring churches. He had a radical conversion and pursued God with the same excellence as his body building championships. He received his degree in Engineering but prefers to engineer for the Kingdom of God. He has a hunger for seeing people live the lives that God designed them to live.

As both a pastor and a competitive bodybuilder, God uses Ken in unique ways to share His love and goodness. Devastated by his own divorce, Pastor Ken shares how he pressed through to rise and reclaim his call and destiny.

In part 1 we talk about how he came to the Lord by himself with just his Bible after a demonic dream. God met him in a powerful way that impacted the trajectory of his life. He also shares how his divorce pivoted him in his call and how he clung to his faith to gain his footing.

If you would like to connect with Pastor Ken, his links are:

Park Place Community Church Website: https://www.parkplacechurch.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParkPlaceCommunityChurch

You are the fragrance of Christ!

Dana

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In part 2 of Rise & Reclaim After Divorce, finish my conversation with Loren Cribbs—author, speaker, and survivor of a broken marriage turned purposeful life. Loren shares her journey of transformation through divorce, the faith that carried her, and how she reclaimed her identity one step at a time.

💔 What We Talk About:

• Loren’s marriage and divorce story: How it began, where it broke, and what changed.
• Life patterns and emotional traps: Loren reveals how bitterness and fear shaped her story—and how she broke free.
• Faith vs. Fear: Discover why Loren says, “Faith, when it comes to divorce, is believing and knowing firmly that no matter the outcome, you will rise again.”
• The trap of image over identity: Loren and [Your Name] explore the pressure to "look okay" and how it separates us from God’s true plan.
• Forgiveness post-divorce: Why Loren couldn’t forgive her husband until after the separation.
• Breaking the worry cycle: Insights from chapter 9 of Loren’s book that show how to stop worry from running your life.
• Healing through Isaiah: Loren shares which chapters of Isaiah brought her hope and strength during the hardest moments.
• Escape and deception: A deep dive into chapter 12 and why temporary escapes only mask the pain.
• Finding contentment as an active choice: Loren opens up about how long it took to truly settle into peace—and what it required of her heart.
• Chapter 15: Identity and Your True Name: Loren reflects on going back to her maiden name, reclaiming her purpose, and the power of starting over.

📘 Want to dive deeper? Grab Loren’s book: 👉 Wings to Rise Above Divorce on Amazon: https://a.co/d/3yasQLe

🌐 Connect with Loren and explore her devotional: 👉 https://www.lorencribbs.com/divorcedevo

🔁 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode if it moved you. You’re not alone on this journey—and you can rise and reclaim your life after divorce.

We are the fragrance of Christ,

Dana

Find me on Social Media:

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My Free ebook, "Who Am I After Divorce?" can be downloaded here: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/4k769kpebf

Website and Blog link:

https://redeemed-identity.com/blog/

#Divorcehealing, #divorcerecovery, #identity after divorce, #reclaimingpurposeafterdivorce, #Christiandivorcesupport, #forgivenessafterdivorce.

🎙 Episode 51: Rise Up After Divorce with Loren Cribbs

In this powerful episode of Rise & Reclaim After Divorce, I sit down with Loren Cribbs—author, speaker, and survivor of a broken marriage turned purposeful life. Loren shares her journey of transformation through divorce, the faith that carried her, and how she reclaimed her identity one step at a time.

💔 What We Talk About:

• Loren’s marriage and divorce story: How it began, where it broke, and what changed.
• Life patterns and emotional traps: Loren reveals how bitterness and fear shaped her story—and how she broke free.
• Faith vs. Fear: Discover why Loren says, “Faith, when it comes to divorce, is believing and knowing firmly that no matter the outcome, you will rise again.”
• The trap of image over identity: Loren and [Your Name] explore the pressure to "look okay" and how it separates us from God’s true plan.
• Forgiveness post-divorce: Why Loren couldn’t forgive her husband until after the separation.
• Breaking the worry cycle: Insights from chapter 9 of Loren’s book that show how to stop worry from running your life.
• Healing through Isaiah: Loren shares which chapters of Isaiah brought her hope and strength during the hardest moments.
• Escape and deception: A deep dive into chapter 12 and why temporary escapes only mask the pain.
• Finding contentment as an active choice: Loren opens up about how long it took to truly settle into peace—and what it required of her heart.
• Chapter 15: Identity and Your True Name: Loren reflects on going back to her maiden name, reclaiming her purpose, and the power of starting over.

📘 Want to dive deeper? Grab Loren’s book: 👉 Wings to Rise Above Divorce on Amazon: https://a.co/d/3yasQLe

🌐 Connect with Loren and explore her devotional: 👉 https://www.lorencribbs.com/divorcedevo

🔁 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode if it moved you. You’re not alone on this journey—and you can rise and reclaim your life after divorce.

We are the fragrance of Christ,

Dana

Find me on Social Media:

https://www.facebook.com/redeemidentity/

https://www.instagram.com/redeemidentity

My Free ebook, "Who Am I After Divorce?" can be downloaded here:https://dl.bookfunnel.com/4k769kpebf

Website and Blog link:

https://redeemed-identity.com/blog/

#Divorcehealing, #divorcerecovery, #identity after divorce, #reclaimingpurposeafterdivorce, #Christiandivorcesupport, #forgivenessafterdivorce.

Summary:

In this hilarious (hopefully) and healing episode, we kick off our “Healing with Humor” series by laughing at the hard stuff—because divorce might be messy, but so are emotions, and laughter can be holy too. Inspired by classic comedy, we dive into some brutally relatable moments that just might be your sign Jeff Foxworthy style.

We are the fragrance of Christ,

Dana

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We are the fragrance of Christ,

Dana

Find me on Social Media:

https://www.facebook.com/redeemidentity/

https://www.instagram.com/redeemidentity

My Free ebook, "Who Am I After Divorce?" can be downloaded here:

https://dl.bookfunnel.com/4k769kpebf

Website and Blog link:

https://redeemed-identity.com/blog/

#divorce, #healingfromdivorce, #christiandivorce, #divorcedchristian, #laughteristhebestmedicine.