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You don't have what it takes. You're not good enough. It's always going to be this way. We've heard what trauma has to say– now it's time for the Truth. Trauma inflicts a wound that allows shame to infect the soul. At its core, shame lies to us about who we are and Whose we are – it tells us we are unloved and on our own. And I don’t know about you, but I’m SO tired of listening to all of that. The Truth & Our Trauma is a podcast dedicated to discovering how sacred reconnection breaks the bo ...
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"I am a child of God." Have you ever made this statement? Do you truly know what it means. You can get a massive clue from 1 John 4:4 which says, "You are born of God little children and greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world." Find out more in this episode of The Supernatural Life Podcast with Chad Gonzales. Help Chad Gonzales M…
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Yes, I bought a wedding dress. No, I am not engaged. Michelle opens up about her journey of waiting to be married, why she bought a wedding dress, and what it means if you are in the middle of a season of waiting on God too. Purchase access to the new devotional, What Are You Waiting For? A Raw & Real-Time Journey Through Longing, Surrender, & Desi…
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We've all heard the verse, "What you meant for evil, God meant for good," but sometimes, we just don't see how that could be possible in our own lives. Nicole Unice shares how Scripture can help us understand what God is doing in our difficult circumstances, and how the stories of others can help us believe that God is remaking our own lives and br…
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Do you think of yourself as especially compassionate and loyal? Are you frustrated with others who don't seem to return the favor? You may have fallen for the trap of toxic loyalty. Michelle discusses toxic loyalty (also called toxic empathy) and how it often is a challenge for those who are gifted in generosity and mercy. She shares the common wea…
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Every abuse survivor eventually asks themselves, "Why didn't I see this? How did I miss this?" Once a survivor becomes aware that what they have experienced is abuse, what often follows is a flood of conflicting emotions like fear and shame over not having realized it sooner. Stacey Womack from Abuse Recovery Ministry Services shares why victims do…
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In the world, we have had physical giants and mental giants, but we also need some spiritual giants! You need to be a spiritual giant for your generation...but how do you do that? In this episode of The Supernatural Life Podcast, Chad gives you one major key to being a spiritual giant that will affect your everyday life and help you in fulfilling t…
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The hurt and loss we experience in life can destroy our dreams, and cause us to think maybe we just have to take what we can get. Stefanie & Caleb Rouse share how brokenheartedness can cause us to shut down our hearts and start to settle for less than what we really desire. Purchase Stefanie & Caleb's book, Wholehearted Love: Overcome the Barriers …
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Do your relationships seem to be nothing but an endless trail of toxicity? Michelle discusses how we get sucked into the wrong relationships without realizing it, and why we tolerate toxicity when we don't have to. She also shares 4 snares that may be drawing you into toxic and abusive relationships, and reveals how to avoid attracting toxic people…
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Culture is full of messaging that tells us we can do anything we put our minds to – and yet somewhere along the line, we begin to see that this is just not true. When the circumstances of our lives leave us feeling like we're falling short, the resulting shame and disappointment can be overwhelming. Becky Beresford shares how common cultural expres…
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For many coming to terms with an abusive relationship, there is often a stage in which you wonder, "How did I get here in the first place?" Michelle discusses the early stages of the abusive dynamic with survivor Tricia Lott Williford and therapist Jana Richardson MA LPC EMDR. They delve into the grooming tactics many abusers use to manipulate and …
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There are lots of people making positive confessions, even Scriptural confessions...even declaring the name of Jesus...but just because you say something, doesn't mean there is power there. Do you want your words to carry power? Do you want your words to actually produce for you? In this episode of The Supernatural Life Podcast, Chad shows you clea…
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When you've been in a long season of spiritual pain, you may begin to wonder if God is punishing you. It's not uncommon in suffering to begin questioning your faith and wrestling with what you believe. Dr. Alicia Britt Chole shares about the experience of disillusionment we experience in dark nights of the soul, and illuminates that the questions w…
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Do you ever wonder if prayer even matters? In difficult seasons, we may struggle with the feeling that prayer is pointless- we may think, "Isn't God just going to do what He's going to do anyway?" Michelle shares about a dark season when she wrestled with trusting God and how prayer played a huge role in helping her get unstuck. Purchase Ignite: St…
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Hardships and suffering can knock us down so hard that we just get tired of having to get back up again. But what if it doesn't all depend on us? Lina Abujamra shares how resiliency doesn't really depend on us doing more, but rather on simply learning to abide in the love of God for us as He works through our weaknesses. She also talks about how su…
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Waiting seasons can get long and the ache of unmet longing can often be too much to deal with. What do we do when God hasn't answered our prayers? Rachel Miller shares the importance of allowing longings to exist, and how to deal with times when the discouragement is overwhelming. She also discusses what God is doing through these seasons of hoping…
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When it comes to the attacks of Satan, you have one job: guard your imagination! He is coming for one area of your life: your imagination. If Satan can get your imaginations, he can get you. Find out more in this episode of The Supernatural Life Podcast with Chad Gonzales! Have you subscribed on Youtube? Check out www.youtube.com/chadgonzalesminist…
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Most of us have a smartphone so we can stay connected, yet they may actually be making loneliness worse. Dr. Darren Whitehead discusses the impact of smartphones on your mental, emotional, & spiritual well-being, and how distraction devices worsen anxiety and loneliness. He shares how a digital fast can recalibrate your attention span, boost the qu…
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Unlearning codependent behaviors often means identifying how you learned them in the first place. And while often family of origin issues are a major factor, sometimes our religious contexts can also be part of the problem. Michelle discusses 5 Bible verses that are often misquoted and misapplied that teach us to tolerate toxic and abusive treatmen…
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Whether you're in an unhealthy relationship right now or you're worried about being in another one, it's not uncommon to wonder "Is this person toxic or are they abusive?" Michelle discusses the differences and similarities of toxic behavior and abusive behavior, and why we struggle to know the difference. More importantly, Michelle shares how toxi…
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Many of us have times in our lives when we rely on formulas in our faith, clinging to the belief that, "If I do all the right things, everything will be okay." Yet, when we face a crisis we realize that those formulas don't hold up under the realities of suffering in this life. Kristen LaValley shares how suffering and doubt served to mold her fait…
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All throughout Scripture, we find examples of a few people who are willing to go after all that is available while the the rest of the people stand back and watch. What is the distinguishing factor? Hunger. In this episode of the Supernatural Life Podcast, get inspired to go past the status quo and go after all that is available with God. Have you …
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When we're in a challenging time of life, it can be hard to imagine that there's much more beyond all of this. Jeff Simmons shares how each of us can not only find life beyond our current circumstances but can live an extraordinary life, available to all of us in Jesus. He shares how the way the world defines extraordinary is different than the way…
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If you struggle to trust God, you're not alone. So often when you've experienced significant hurt and trauma, it's not uncommon to feel disconnected, distrustful, and maybe even fearful of God. Michelle discusses the value of inner healing prayer in healing this disconnect, and client Rhonda Velez shares her powerful encounter with Jesus during her…
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We all know we are supposed to give, but sometimes it seems like forgiving someone is letting them get away with what they did. Michelle discusses what forgiveness really is and discusses how forgiving someone doesn't require forgetting the truth about what they've done to you. She also gives insight into how forgiveness can help you transcend endl…
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While on a healing journey, it's normal to wrestle with doubt. But did you know that doubt is NOT the opposite of faith? That you can doubt well? Alisa Childers gives a deeper understanding of how doubt factors into the growth of faith and explains the differences between doubt vs. deconstruction. She also explains spiritual warfare as a battle of …
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The word co-dependency is often used in ways that suggest a person is to blame for being mistreated and abused (which is NOT the case). Michelle discusses what co-dependency really is, and discusses why patterns of people-pleasing often result in relationships that are one-sided and unsafe. She shares what the Bible says about mutuality in our rela…
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In a world of technological innovation, we see advancement in every arena of life...except for the Church. While the world is advancing, the Church has camped out for decades now. Certainly, we know that people within the Church are doing amazing things throughout the world, but as a whole, the Church is stuck in a rut. In this episode of the Super…
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You've done all you know to do to heal mentally and emotionally from trauma. Maybe you've been in therapy, you use deep-breathing techniques, or you try to be mindful of your thoughts. But when you hit a wall in your healing, you may wonder- "Is this as good as it's going to get?" While all of these approaches are beneficial to understanding and tr…
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Shame is that nagging little voice that continually tells you that you're not good enough, that you need to try harder to be loved. So how do we tell it to shut up? Michelle shares her journey of discovering hidden shame through the impact it was having on her relationships. She discusses how Jesus' example of facing down shame can help us live abo…
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It seems there's always something that will try to steal your hope, to get you to give up on the idea that things can ever be better. But does it have to be this way? Is there a way to take our hope back? It all starts with realizing hope is not a feeling but rather a perspective – a viewpoint that can help us set our sights above what our thoughts…
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In dry times, the Bible has much encouragement for us- but we often miss much of it when we don't understand the Bible's Middle Eastern context. Ashley Wilkerson offers new insight into Psalm 23 and discusses how an awareness of Middle Eastern shepherding culture gives us a clearer view of God's heart for us in our personal wilderness seasons. She …
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Can you earn your healing by being more forgiving? Can you receive your healing by being less touchy and resentful? Many people believe that your faith will only be as strong as your love walk...is this true? In this episode of The Supernatural Life Podcast, Chad Gonzales not only answers these questions, but also gives you scriptural insight on th…
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For some of us, year-after-year-after-year the Christmas season has been such a let down. It can be so annoying/depressing/frustrating when everyone else is celebrating and you're feeling anything but joyful. Michelle shares her "worst Christmas ever" story and reveals what it taught her about manufactured joy, disappointment, and experiencing true…
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It's human nature to want control. But when we face circumstances beyond our influence, we have to deal with the fact that it's not all up to us. When things seem out of control, we have to answer the question- "Can I trust God to be in control?" Lauren & Michael McAfee share their journey through infertility, adoption, cancer, and loss, and how th…
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Mentorship is a HUGE component of a healing process, but finding one can be awkward and uncomfortable. Michelle and her mentee, Nina, share how God brought them together to begin a mentorship relationship and they discuss how to deal with the discomfort of seeking out a mentor. They also share the benefits of mentorship that therapy doesn't always …
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Ugh, anxiety – the feeling like the other shoe is always about to drop. Anxiety can be debilitating because it feels endless, like something you’ll never beat. However, it is possible to turn the tide and find yourself on the winning side. Michelle shares her lifelong struggles with anxiety (unhealthy coping, medications, and all) and discusses one…
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The original commission given by God to man was: "Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it." Have you ever wondered why we accepted the first part and rejected the second part? Have you ever realized that the same grace to multiply on the earth is the same grace to subdue the earth? Get ready to have your brain stretched as Chad pushe…
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Join me for the season closer episode, on rest. And to check out Mr Pen: https://mrpen.com Subscribe to the HowtoFaithaLife Podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-faith-a-life-podcast-with-faith-womack/id1696521675 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1MJLSbcuxCwsb63yRU8vIi?si=27d4737a2d1e4c50 Merch store: https://how-to-fai…
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If you’ve experienced church hurt or spiritual abuse, it has probably caused you to question what you've believed about God and your relationship to Him. Natalie Runion speaks on the necessity of wandering after experiencing harm, and how disentangling our faith from human rules & constructs helps us discover who Jesus really is. Michelle and Natal…
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Jen Wilkin shares so much wisdom in this conversation! For more from Jen, check out https://www.jenwilkin.net or the podcast she mentioned: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/knowing-faith/id1274228164 And to check out Mr Pen: https://mrpen.com https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/C9C7452A-3543-4D5A-A4E3-A5BFAFF1B9B5/?_encoding=UTF8&store_ref=SB_A…
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Do you resent having to be "The Strong One?" You may love the fact that people can count on you, while secretly loathing it at the same time. Michelle shares how "being strong" backfires on us, resulting in anxiety, joylessness, and the sinking sense that you've lost yourself. She discusses how to see strength differently, and shares how one shift …
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Join me today with a conversation with Allen Parr's wife, Jennifer Parr on ministry, wifehood, motherhood, and following the Lord! Subscribe to the HowtoFaithaLife Podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-faith-a-life-podcast-with-faith-womack/id1696521675 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1MJLSbcuxCwsb63yRU8vIi?si=27d4737a…
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Many Christians find the Bible hard to read, and even harder to understand. Alex Goodwin shares how the typical, academic approach to Scripture gives us an incomplete experience with the Bible (and prevents us from receiving the comfort and hope it is meant to provide). He discusses how adjusting the way that we intake Scripture can open us up to a…
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Join me for a conversation with Ashley Armijo from Coffee and Bible Time and Coffee Girls. You can follow along with Ashley's life on YouTube (@coffeegirls and @coffeeandbibletime) and join her Bible Study Academy at www.coffeeandbibletime.com Please subscribe and review this podcast for more power-packed interviews like this one! #howtofaithalife …
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"God is mad at me. He's trying to teach me a lesson." Ever had these thoughts before? In this episode, Michelle talks about the reasons why you may think of God as demanding, distant, or disinterested. She shares how these thoughts are connected to the adults who raised us, and reveals how you can begin to rediscover God as He truly is. Christian C…
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Do you feel taken advantage of or overlooked in your relationships? When you don't get back what you pour in, you're likely to feel confused, angry, or rejected. Dr. Morgan Cutlip shares why you may have the tendency to put your needs in the back seat when it comes to relationships, and what you can do to experience more satisfaction in your connec…
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Did you know that it was supposed to be abnormal for Christians to be sick? In James 5, we find a powerful passage of scripture that shows us God's perspective on healing and how to help those believers who are struggling physically. Find out more in this eye opening episode of The Supernatural Life Podcast with Chad Gonzales! www.youtube.com/chadg…
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