In the path to healing, we all start somewhere, and that place is vulnerability. No one understands this better than Amy Turner, the secretary for Warriors Arise. Her passions are serving others, helping develop ministries and nonprofit organizations, as well as art, praise, and worship. Her mission in life is to be an encouragement to others by bringing the love of Jesus into every situation. She is a fierce prayer warrior and desires to receive all the gifts of faith promised in scripture. I can’t wait for you to hear from Amy as she tells her story and encourages us that no matter what we’ve been through, there is nothing that is too ugly for God, who loves you. [00:01 - 02:14] Opening Segment I introduce Amy Turner Amy gives us a bit of background From Oklahoma Husband and children Nurse by trade Passionate about music How Amy and Suzi connected Meeting in the same women’s group Getting involved with Warriors Arise
[02:15 - 12:08] Ministering with Vulnerability and Authenticity; God’s Intentionality Amy shares a bit of her story Unsafe experiences Battling drugs and alcohol How Amy walks through her trauma Sexual abuse and trauma Working and walking through trauma with vulnerability Amy’s word to those who identify with her God is intentional God was always right there even in the worst trauma Ask and seek and people will come We make ourselves available to you You have to be willing to be vulnerable All of us start somewhere Being in a ministry doesn’t mean not being real
[12:09 - 17:33] Nothing is Too Ugly for the Cross Amy talks about the breaking out of our self-prisons The battle with the shame society Nothing is too ugly for God People are available to you Your experiences are a part of who you are There is no shame Changing the limiting thoughts Counteracting thoughts The 1 to 100 analogy You contain your thoughts with your mouth Override your thoughts by speaking things out
[17:34 - 22:19] Closing Segment How to break out of our prisons Take inventory of your thoughts Seek wisdom from people farther along than you ASK! It will be revealed Amy’s expectations for this ministry We are here for you How to connect with us Links below Subscribe to and share this podcast! Share your stories with us Final Words
Tweetable Quotes: “I think that when we minister from places we’ve experienced deep, deep hurt… I think it’s important to minister from a place of reality and who you are authentically.” - Amy Turner “Ask and seek; speak out loud. Even if you don’t believe in God, just speak out loud to Him or the universe and I guarantee you, you will be aligned with people who will bring you truth and help you walk it out.” - Amy Turner “Nothing is too ugly for the cross.” - Amy Turner
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