Today, we are thrilled to air our first story from our newest community group in Charleston, South Carolina. We know it will leave you longing to seek God’s heart and trust His perfect timing!

Reagan Barfield shares her story of walking through several difficult seasons of her life, including an accident that left her with a traumatic brain injury, the loss of her best friend to cancer, her struggles with infertility, and the devastating experience of two miscarriages. But… through it all, Reagan explains she would never trade the moments of suffering as they led her to experience the loving hands of a God Who provides and transforms her heart.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

- Oftentimes, it is in moments of crisis where God leads you to daily prayer.

- True peace is not found in answered prayer but in God walking with you in your sufferings.

- Through prayer, God’s desire is to give you more of His heart.

Links:

Listen to a similar story: Ep. 316- Amber Robinson: “Clinging to What is True: A Story of Waiting on God”

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“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians‬ ‭12‬:‭9‬ ‭

Did you know one person dies every 52 minutes from an eating disorder? This is a devastating statistic that is addressed firsthand on today’s podcast by Erica Antonneau, our storyteller who spoke at our Tulsa, Oklahoma community.

Erica vulnerably shares her journey of struggling with perfectionism and self-sufficiency which ultimately led her down the destructive path of anorexia. Her candidness about the idolatry of body image in her life and in our society will give you fresh insight into the world of eating disorders and how easy it is for someone to fall into this trap. However, in the end, Erica points us all to the saving grace of our Father who can take any weakness and turn it into the glory of His strength.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

- Surrendering your life is foundational in experiencing Jesus as Savior.

- Eating disorders can oftentimes reflect a spiritual disorder of the heart.

- Opening your palms to surrender to the Lord is a way of physically acknowledging God’s sovereignty and expressing your trust.

Links:

Listen to a similar story:

Episode 117- Mari Beth Poor: “The Octopus of Anorexia”

Episode 269- Erin Yost: Rescue, Recovery and Freedom- An Eating Disorder Story

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In-person on June 18th from 6:00-8:30 CST

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We live in a world full of change with unexpected suffering and situations beyond our control, and it’s easy during that time to get caught up in our circumstances and miss God in the details.

Kim Johnson, on our new Pinehurst, North Carolina community team, reminds us in those moments where life has taken a turn it’s important to remember God is good, faithful, and loving. As Kim shares her story, you are going to be inspired to begin looking for God in the everyday and practicing the discipline of gratitude. And, if you’re not someone who journals, Kim just may motivate you to start!

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

- Don’t get so caught up in the outcome of your prayer request that you miss God in the details.

- Look past your circumstances and cling to the character of God.

- Seek and you will find- Seek for God’s faithfulness!

Links:

Listen to a similar story: Ep. 211- Nichole Baker: “Miracle Upon Miracle”

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