The Heal Podcast: Recent Episodes
Tera Bradham DeNeui
If you've ever been mad at God for your physical suffering, if you are trying to find resources to help you battle chronic pain from a faith perspective, or if you're looking for stories that will inspire you to live a more abundant life, then this is the podcast for you. The Heal Podcast exists to help people discover God's healing for them through their physical pain, illness, or limitation. Each episode, Tera interviews someone who has fought or is fighting a physical battle and discovers how they have found a good God amidst it all.
Today on the show Dr. Alicia Britt Chole shares with us how disillusionment is not the negative idea we've often assumed it to be. Disillusionment means our illusions about God, us, and others are being taken away - and that's a good thing, y'all! But it can be a painful process. Often physical suffering throws us into the cycle of disillusionment, and Dr. Alicia shares about her own recurrences of cancer on the show today.
Like her books are some of the most cherished works of wisdom on my bookshelf now, so this episode is one of my favorites of all time. I hope you enjoy her as much as I did!
The Night is Normal by Alicia Britt Chole
Anonymous by Alicia Britt Chole
40 Days of Decrease by Alicia Britt Chole
Dr. ABC’s Mentoring and Leadership Cohort
Tammy Comer lived with severe chronic illness for over a decade. She experienced its affects in her body, her mind, and in her walk with God. Through that journey, she learned what it truly meant to trust God. After such a long journey with illness, a few years ago God dramatically healed Tammy's body. In this episode, Tammy shares how God has met her in radical kindness and generosity through the healing part of her journey.
This is the second part of this interview; to listen to the first half of the episode, head to Episode 127 of this podcast.
Links from our conversation:
Deliverance by John Thompson
Hinds’ Feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard
Another book on the topic of demonology that I recommend: What Demons Can Do to Saints by Merrill Unger
Tammy Comer lived with severe chronic illness for over a decade. She experienced its affects in her body, her mind, and in her walk with God. Through that journey, she learned what it truly meant to trust God.
This is the first part of this interview; part two will be published next week, where Tammy shares how she was dramatically healed by God from her illness. Stay tuned!
You can check out some of her husband's books that I mentioned in the introduction below:
Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
We have one of our favorite guests back on the show for the second time! Author and speaker Vaneetha Risner recently released a fantastic Bible study about the questions we ask in suffering, loss, and longing. Join us today as I talk to her about why it’s good to ask questions in suffering, what her past and present experiences with profound suffering have taught her, and how the peace God has given her in the storm takes away her fear of the worst happening in the future. Get your notes ready - this is a quotable one that I think you’ll want to process for many days after you listen.
Ep. 55 with Vaneetha Risner
Desperate for Hope Bible Study
Desperate for Hope Podcast
Vaneetha’s Memoir, Walking Through Fire
The Scars That Have Shaped Me by Vaneetha Risner
Through the Fog Bible Study
Hey friends! Listen to this episode to hear some things I've been learning recently as well as some updates on what's next for the podcast.
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“Do you want Story 1 or Story 2?” When God asked Allen this question, he weighed his options. What did God mean? Should he cancel his surgery and see what God was inviting him into? Using the nodules in his throat as the backdrop, Allen takes us through the dramatic lesson God taught him about our stories with God. Plus, he put it all in an INCREDIBLE book called the Eden Option that you can find below. If you’re at an impasse in your suffering journey or you could use a little encouragement to press in again to what God has for you, this episode is for you. Check out this interview with author, speaker, and innovative coach Allen Arnold.
PRE-ORDER Through the Fog: A Bible Study on God's Goodness Amidst Physical Suffering
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The Eden Option by Allen Arnold
Allen’s Free Newsletter
Allen’s Website
Wild at Heart Podcast
Tera’s Website
Tera’s Instagram
Heal’s Website
Why does Christ’s resurrection matter to you, right now, in your current circumstances? What does Christ’s resurrection really mean for His followers? And what does it look like for your own body to be resurrected with Christ one day? Jeff Brannon and I delve into these questions and more today as we discuss his book about the theology of resurrection. This is a good episode to nerd out on, but it is also an episode to give your faith the weighty grounding of the hope of redemption amidst your suffering.
Tera’s Website
Tera’s Instagram
Heal’s Website
The Hope of Life After Death: A Biblical Theology of Resurrection by Jeff Brannon
What on Earth is Heaven? by James Paul
Jennifer Ji-Hye Ko is a disabled writer, author, poet, and speaker. Her full-time job is managing her intensive treatments for Lyme Disease, several co-infections, comorbid conditions, as well as Lyme and Autism-related psychosis. In addition to all of that, Jennifer is working to help bridge the gap between the Church and the disability community to avoid exclusion and unintentional spiritual or religious abuse. Curious how she came to do all this? Jennifer shares her story on the pod today, including her deep dive into Scripture herself and how God gives her hope on a daily basis. Check out her book, A Lamenter’s Pathway to Joy, and her website below!
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Tera’s Website
Tera’s Instagram
Heal’s Website
Jennifer’s Website
Jennifer’s Instagram
A Lamenter’s Pathway to Joy by Jennifer Ji-Hye Ko
Disability and the Church by Lamar Hardwick
Lamar Hardwick Heal Ministry Podcast Episode
All My Knotted-Up Life by Beth Moore
Do you ever struggle to have the motivation to get out of bed in the morning. Well Alan Noble wrote a book about it, and he joins us today to talk about the burden of living. Don’t worry - it’s an encouraging conversation. We just talk honestly about the responsibility and gift of living, as well as how it is genuinely hard to view life in such a way sometimes. This is an honest conversation about mental illness, physical suffering, and just the plain ole difficulties of normal life. Heads up - we talk specifically about suicidal ideation for a bit in this conversation, so if that’s a trigger for you then maybe take a pass on this episode. I think it’s an important topic, so we try to have gentle grace for the conversation while also giving people hope who are in the darkest places.
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Heal’s Website
On Getting Out of Bed by Alan Noble
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
Faith is a factor in healing, but there is complexity and nuance within that statement. One thing we do know is that Jesus told us to have the faith of a child. Lacy Finn Borgo wrote a book on just that, and today she shows us what the innocence and faith of children have to teach us amidst our suffering. Lacy also talks to us about her children’s book, All Will Be Well, which she wrote to help children process the loss of someone dear in their lives. This is a great episode that might surprise you! Take a listen today and check out Lacy’s resources below.
PRE-ORDER Through the Fog: A Bible Study on God's Goodness Amidst Physical Suffering
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Tera’s Website
Tera’s Instagram
Heal’s Website
Faith Like a Child by Lacy Finn Borgo
All Will be Well by Lacy Finn Borgo
Lacy’s Website
Hearing God by Dallas Willard
Getting It Right by Andy Stanley
After nearly a decade of struggling through infertility, Laura Brandenburg still believes that even through the hardest chapters of our lives, God writes good endings. If you’ve been waiting on healing, waiting for God to show you His goodness amidst your pain, or just asking God to give you the patience to wait on His timing, then this is the episode for you. Laura shares the lessons her season of waiting taught her (they’re GOOD, y’all), as well as how her body was healed when her husband started praying specifically over her each night (but catch-that’s still not all there is to the story - you’ll have to listen to see what I mean). Plus, one of the great redemptions of her pain is her debut nonfiction book that comes out TODAY: Not Forgotten: Unraveling Questions of Faith and Fertility. Check it out below!
PRE-ORDER Through the Fog: A Bible Study on God's Goodness Amidst Physical Suffering
Use code “TTFHEAL25” for 25% off! (Code good until November 7, 2023)
Tera’s Website
Tera’s Instagram
Heal’s Website
Not Forgotten: Unraveling Questions of Faith and Ferility by Laura C. Brandenburg
Laura’s Website
Laura’s IG
All Things Women Heal Ministry Podcast Episode
Dr. Richard Tran was on his way down a mountain biking trail when he accidentally took a much harder path than he had to. Since Dr. Tran is a chiropractor, he knew when he crashed that it wasn’t good. But becoming a Christian recently in his adult life, he took the accident as an opportunity to trust God’s provision more fully. Not only was God with him as he walked down the mountain, but God was also present through a horrible infection of his wounds and a nasty bout of pain-med related mental illness. I think you guys are going to love Dr. Tran’s episode - what a witness of faith and God’s grace through it all!
PRE-ORDER Through the Fog: A Bible Study on God's Goodness Amidst Physical Suffering
Use code “TTFHEAL25” for 25% off! (Code good until November 7, 2023)
Tera’s Website
Tera’s Instagram
Heal’s Website
Dr. Tran’s Chiropractic Clinic
Mike Fennema’s episode (other mountain biking accident episode)
Shontel-Jackson Taylor is a mother, daughter, U.S. Air Force Veteran, and a woman of God who has had her share of pain. She joins us on the podcast today to share about her journey through endometriosis, fibromyalgia, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Shontel shares how before she really understood God’s grace, she didn’t think He wanted her pain or her mess. But now that she knows Christ personally, He’s redeemed all of her pain into beautiful things - one of which is a ministry! Shontel is now a Christian Life & Empowerment Coach as well as a Christian Care Counselor. I think you’ll be encouraged by the beautiful way God has redeemed her deep pain. Check out her resources below!
PRE-ORDER Through the Fog: A Bible Study on God's Goodness Amidst Physical Suffering
Use code “TTFHEAL25” for 25% off! (Code good until November 7, 2023)
Tera’s Website
Tera’s Instagram
Heal’s Website
Shontel’s Website
Shontel’s Free 15 Minute Purpose Call
Purpose in the Pain Blog
I am thrilled to introduce you today to one of the sweetest and on-fire women in my church community, Denise Moyer. She has a spirit that is always wanting more of whatever God has for her, and that shows up in the story she shares on the podcast today.
Denise and I were both present at a healing training our church put on in December of 2022. At this event, we were seeking to practice in a healthy way and low-risk environment what it looked like to ask God for miraculous healing. Denise shares in this episode how her shoulder was healed miraculously, not as a result of being prayed for at the event, but as a result of her own experience with God in the audience at the event. As of this interview, recorded four months after this event took place, Denise has been pain-free since that moment.
PRE-ORDER Through the Fog: A Bible Study on God's Goodness Amidst Physical Suffering
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Tera’s Website
Tera’s Instagram
Heal’s Website
Bridgetown Podcast
Bridgetown Church
Today I got to talk with one of the best people I know, Gerald Griffin. We talk about what it looks like to view God as a good Father, to climb up into His lap and tell Him not only what you need, but also what you want, and then to be disappointed when He chooses something different for your life. In Gerald’s life, one season of trial came when he had many years of recurring sinusitis and horrible sinus infections. These sinus infections became debilitating, leaving him unable to breathe well and affecting his sleep and quality of life. Join us to discover what Gerald learned through this season of his life and how it applies to your current season today.
PRE-ORDER Through the Fog: A Bible Study on God's Goodness Amidst Physical Suffering
Use code “TTFHEAL25” for 25% off! (Code good until November 7, 2023)
Tera’s Website
Tera’s Instagram
Heal’s Website
Bridgetown Church
Bridgetown IG
Sermon preached by Gerald
Disappointment with God by Philip Yancey
Garden City by John Mark Comer
Hey friends! We're publishing a bonus episode today because Bonnie's book came out this month and because I want you all to have this resource before I reference it in my sermon for the Diamonds Conference in June. Enjoy!
Bonnie Gray is the author of multiple books including Sweet Like Jasmine, an ECPA 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist. She’s also a soul care coach and a podcast host. Today on the show she joins us to talk about her newest book, Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less andTransform Chaos to Calm. Bonnie has recovered from PTSD and is passionate about helping people flourish through soul care with God. Through the first year of the pandemic, Bonnie’s hair started falling out, she got stress injuries to her hands, and she was facing chronic sleep deprivation and fibromyalgia. This book is what came out of her fight for freedom amidst her pain, and it was a freedom hard-earned and so beneficial to those of us who can learn from her journey. In our conversation today, Bonnie gives us loads of practical tips and the science behind them (get your notepads ready – it’s that kind of an episode!) to calm our minds amidst the stress that any kind of chronic pain or physical limitation brings into our lives.
LINKS:
BreatheBook
Soul CareQuiz
Bonnie’s Website
Breathe:The Stress Less Podcast
Bonnie’sInstagram
Bonnie’sFacebook
Bonnie’sYouTube
2023Diamonds Conference
DiamondsConference Facebook
Tera’sWebsite
Tera’sInstagram
As Tera continues to adjust to her new life as a mom, we'll be continuing the podcast in seasons! Season 3 of the Heal Podcast will launch on September 25, 2023. In this episode, Tera shares some updates for the Heal Ministry as well as a few lessons God has taught her in the past few months. We're grateful for you and we'll see you in September!
Links from this episode:
Tera’s Book
The Cost of Control by Sharon Hodde Miller
To stay connected with the Heal Ministry over the break in podcast episodes:
-Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so if there are any surprise episodes or if there is an announcement, you'll be the first to hear about it. Plus, when we return in September your phone will send you a notification with that first episode in Season Three!
-Re-listen to any episodes you haven't heard in the 100+ interviews already published
-Join us on Instagram at @heal_ministry
-Join our online Heal Community for support and encouragement: https://www.thehealministry.com/heal-community
-Do the Chronic Pain to Constant Praise Devotional on YouVersion, written by Tera Bradham DeNeui: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/20333-from-chronic-pain-to-constant-praise
-Check out our host's memoir, Swimming for Freedom: https://amzn.com/dp/1424558921/
-Head to our website for more resources: https://www.thehealministry.com/resources
We'll see everyone in September!
Author and creator Rachel Marie King joins us today to talk about how one can both create and partake in the creations of others when something in our bodies has made the act of creating difficult, what it looks like to fight back against an illness or pain stealing the childlike faith and joy that Jesus invites us into as followers of his Kingdom, and what the practical steps are to both accept the limitations of our bodies while also giving ourselves permission to create, fail, and enjoy life in new ways. Check out her book and other resources below!
We’ll have one more short episode in Season Two next week where Tera explains the plan for Season Three of the podcast moving forward. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss any episodes!
Links from our conversation with Rachel:
- Let There Be Art
- Rachel’s Website
- Fallow House Community
- Fallow House Podcast
- Rachel’s Creative Coaching Services
- Rachel’s TikTok
- Rachel’s Instagram
- Anatomy of Story
- Joni and Friends
- Tera’s Website
- Tera’s Instagram
Whatever kind of pain you’re in today, I’m guessing that you’ve either cried a lot of tears or you’ve wanted to. That’s why I brought on author S.A. Morrison to talk about the theology behind our tears. What does it look like to embody a healthy spiritual discipline of tears amidst our daily trials? Sarah shows us how when we choose to embrace the companion of tears in our journeys of suffering and hope, they both bring us closer to God and closer to the human experience we were made to have. Check out her book and resources below, and enjoy the episode!
Sarah’s Blog: https://www.writeful.blog/
With Those Who Weep: A Theology of Tears: https://amzn.com/dp/1736744607/
Sarah’s IG: @_samorrison_
Tera’s IG: @terabradham
Heal’s IG: @heal_ministry
Tera’s Website: https://www.terabradham.com/
Heal’s Website: https://www.thehealministry.com/
Presbyterian minister Marjorie Thompson joins us today to talk to us about courage, hope, and curiosity amidst our pain and grief. How do we have courage when facing loss? How do we not become fearful when we are brave enough to become curious about our pain? We talk about these questions as well as themes like care versus cure in Marjorie’s book, Courage for Caregivers. In the book, Marjorie builds on the work of her spiritual mentor, Henri J.M. Nouwen, to address the demanding physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges of caregiving and care receiving, while also illuminating the gifts each can bring into our lives. Check out some of the resources we talk about below, and enjoy the peace and wisdom Marjorie brings to the pod today!
Courage for Caregivers on IVP: https://www.ivpress.com/courage-for-caregivers
Courage for Caregivers on Amazon: https://amzn.com//dp/1514005565/
“The Wounded Healer” by Henri Nouwen: https://amzn.com/dp/0385148038/
“Life of the Beloved” by Henri Nouwen: https://amzn.com/dp/0824519868/
Ignatian Retreats: https://www.ignatianonlineretreat.com/
Tera IG: @terabradham
Heal IG: @heal_ministry
Tera’s Website: terabradham.com
Heal’s Website: thehealministry.com
Today we chat with author, lyricist, and screenwriter Douglas Kaine McKelvey on the second volume of his books Every Moment Holy: Death, Grief, and Hope. But in case you think this conversation is about nothing but grief and death and loss, it’s actually infused with joy. That’s really the thread of our whole interview today – how joy and sorrow are intertwined, how we can hold them both and experience them both, sometimes back-to-back, how we can mourn with those who mourn and rejoice with those who rejoice (Romans 12:15), and how we can walk in the maturity of growth in Christ to be able to experience both joy and sorrow throughout the trials and everyday happenings of our lives. For even amidst hardship, pain, and confusion, the rock-hard truth of God’s goodness shines through, making every moment holy.
Every Moment Holy Volume I
Every Moment Holy Volume II: Death, Grief, and Hope
Every Moment Holy App
Ella Mine Dream War Project
Dream War Project (Spotify)
Dream War Project (Apple Music)
A Child’s Christmas at St. Nicholas Circle (Doug’s book with Thomas Kinkade)
Special Grace: Prayers and Reflections for Families with Special Needs
Tera’s Website
Tera’s Instagram
Jessie Pick has been healed. She survived a death sentence of an aggressive, cancerous brain tumor that only has a 0.004% survival rate. God moved mountains and provided for her through the journey in ways that she can hardly believe. But even in healing, there is complexity. What do you do with survivor’s guilt? How do you accept God’s extravagant goodness with odds like Jessie beat? How do you not live in the fear of recurrence when so much of what you do daily has to do with keeping the cancer from returning? Jessie and I talk about these topics and more as she shares her story on the Heal Podcast today!
Heal’s Website https://www.thehealministry.com/
Tera’s Website
Tera’s Instagram
KETO for cancer
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Lana Stenner Heal Podcast Episode
Lana Stenner Website
Trusted Housesitters
Starbucks Mugs
In Michele Cushatt's first book, her memoir Undone, she talks about her journey with all the unexpected events of her life: divorce, blended families, cancer, and more. But the story didn’t end where her first book did! She’s lived a lot more life, has now lived with the constant threat of cancer hanging over her shoulder for 12 years, and has survived two more battles with recurring cancer.
Michele joins us today on the podcast, even missing 2/3 of her tongue from operations and dealing with the pain of swallowing and speaking as she still deals with the effects of the radiation she received from her chest up to her mouth, to pour encouragement and truth into us. We talk about some Bible passages and how they show us truth about who God is amidst our suffering, how Michele finds more comfort in a God who is mysterious than a God she could fully understand in her suffering, and what it looks like to walk in trust and faith instead of using worry as a means of control.
Heal Blogs: https://www.thehealministry.com/podcast
Heal Website: https://www.thehealministry.com/
Michele’s Website
Michele’s Instagram
Michele’s Books:
1) Undone: A Story of Making Peace with an Unexpected Life
2) I Am: A 60-Day Journey to Knowing Who You Are Because of Who He Is
3) Relentless: The Unshakeable Presence of a God Who Never Leaves
4) PRE ORDER (Releases March 28, 2023): A Faith That Will Not Fail: 10 Practices to Build Up Your Faith When Your World Is Falling Apart
Sparkling Gems From the Greek by Rick Renner
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Hebrews 11
Luke 22
James 3
Romans 8
Tera’s Website
Tera’s Instagram
Shoshana Lipson is the founder of Living Waters chronic pain ministry, a patient advocate, writer, and public speaker for migraine and chronic pain. She has lived with physical pain for most of her life, including chronic migraine, osteoarthritis, and fibromyalgia. Through all her pain, she has had an intimate relationship with Jesus. I think how she has walked through her conditions as a Christian, staying connected to a church, and surrendering her ways for God’s has made her a wise warrior in the Kingdom. Join us in this episode today to learn how to interrupt your interruptions, how to walk through the shame of Scripture being misapplied in a shaming way, and how to look at your journey with hopeful remembrance.
Living Waters Ministry
Contact Shoshana for her 8-session Chronic Pain Ministry Curriculum
Contact Shoshana about her devotional, But I Don’t Want to Make Lemonade, Lord
Wrestling with Job
C. Peter Wagner Spiritual Gifts Test
The Purpose Driven Life Book
The Purpose Driven Life Journal
Psalm 121
Psalm 139
Tera’s Website
Tera’s Instagram
After becoming a victim to sexual abuse when she was six or seven years old, enduring multiple instances of abuse and assault as time went on, and then becoming a victim of rape as a teenager, Grace found herself in her 20s isolated by a trafficker and alone as a single mom in India. Driven to despair, she almost committed suicide. Miraculously, God spoke to her that both she and her daughter belonged to him, and that their lives were not their own.
The psychological, emotional, and physical stress and abuse Grace endured led to all kinds of health problems. At an early age, her immune system became compromised from the stress, leading her to be sick all the time. Then she developed chronic headaches that became full-blown migraines. Eventually, all the stress became fibromyalgia, with unexplainable pain all over her body. After experiencing chest pains that intensified to the point where she could barely breathe, Grace finally visited a doctor, who told her that without rest and help, she would leave her daughter an orphan within six months.
Join us on the episode today to hear how God has met Grace with healing emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually.
· Grace’s Website
· Beauty for Ashes
· Order Grace’s Book
· Contact Grace for Counseling
· Youth With a Mission (YWAM)
· Tera’s Website
· Tera’s Instagram
· A21 Guide to Teach Your Kids About Trafficking
· A21 Guide to Educate Yourself and Prevent Human Trafficking
· The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
The host of the Heal Podcast, Tera Bradham DeNeui, is due to have her first baby in September. She is already recording episodes for Season Two, which will air in January of 2023. Thanks for being patient while she takes maternity leave and adjusts to life with a newborn!
In this episode, Tera shares five things that have encouraged her lately in hopes that they will encourage you, as well.
To stay connected with the Heal Ministry over the break in podcast episodes:
-Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so if there are any surprise episodes or if there is an announcement, you'll be the first to hear about it. Plus, when we return in January your phone will send you a notification with that first episode in Season Two!
-Re-listen to any episodes you haven't heard in the 100+ interviews already published
-Join us on Instagram at @heal_ministry
-Join our online Heal Community for support and encouragement: https://www.thehealministry.com/heal-community
-Do the Chronic Pain to Constant Praise Devotional on YouVersion, written by Tera Bradham DeNeui: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/20333-from-chronic-pain-to-constant-praise
-Check out our host's memoir, Swimming for Freedom: https://amzn.com/dp/1424558921/
-Head to our website for more resources: https://www.thehealministry.com/resources
We'll see everyone in January!
This is the last episode before Tera’s maternity leave. The next season of the podcast will start in January 2023 Please make sure you’re subscribed in case I drop some surprise episodes over the next few months!
Anmol Clairmont is a PA who specializes in neurology and pain management. In addition to her professional experience, I am thrilled for you guys to hear this conversation about the personal testimony of what God has done in her own physical limitation journey. We talk a lot about the gift of prophecy and what that can look like when it is utilized in a way that edifies the body of Christ. I think you’ll want to buckle up and get ready to clap, because God is just too amazing not to celebrate!
Joelle Jensen’s episode:https://anchor.fm/tera-bradham/episodes/Ep--78--Joelle-Jensen-Its-All-in-Your-Head-e19j7je
The MindBody Prescription: https://amzn.com//dp/B006YUXP84/
Tera IG: @terabradham
Heal IG: @heal_ministry
Tera Website: terabradham.com
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
Our bodies are designed to heal. But what happens when they don’t heal properly? Better yet, what can the design of our bodies teach us about our emotional and social healing, as well? Physician Jennie McLaurin and molecular geneticist Bem Culiat join us today to talk about these very topics, which they wrote about in their book Designed to Heal.
Designed to Heal Book: https://amzn.com/dp/1496447794/
Jennie’s Website: https://www.jenniemclaurin.com/
Tera’s Website: terabradham.com
Heal’s Website: thehealministry.com
Ep. 106 Will and Bill Kynes Show Notes
Bill Kynes and his son Will Kynes combine their knowledge today to bring us a compelling episode about the book of Job. Bill was a pastor for 36 years and brings the pastoral care side of the book of Job to the table, while Will, an associate professor of biblical studies at Samford University who has written extensively about wisdom and suffering in the Hebrew Bible, brings the academic side of Job to the interview. The combination of both Will and Bill's knowledge as authors and scholars, in addition to their own personal experiences with suffering, make this a great episode to listen to if you are in need of some defiant faith in the face of your suffering today. Buckle up as they address some of the thornier parts of the text of Job and teach us some powerful lessons about perseverance and faith through suffering. Then check out their book, Wrestling with Job: Defiant Faith in the Face of Suffering, below.
Pre-Order Wrestling with Job on Amazon: https://amzn.com/dp/1514000768/
Pre-Order Wrestling with Job on IVP’s website: https://www.ivpress.com/wrestling-with-job
Will's Two Testaments Podcast: https://thetwotestaments.com/
More books by Will: https://thetwotestaments.com/bookstore/
Bill’s Book, Seven Pressing Questions: https://amzn.com/dp/0911802908/
Will Twitter: @WillKynes
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
Tera Website: terabradham.com
US Veteran Andrew Moceo joins us today to share his journey through a horrific spinal injury he sustained in the military, his addiction and detox from pain meds, and his recent journey through being diagnosed with end-stage Crohn’s disease. Mo shares the perspective of a warrior and soldier, both in his own life as well as how that applies to our role in the spiritual world.
Spartan Challenge: https://thespartanchallenge.org/
Heidi St. John's Off the Bench Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-bench-with-heidi-st-john/id797248294
Heidi St. John's America's Town Hall Podcast: https://anchor.fm/hsjcongress
How Did I Get Here? Book: https://amzn.com/dp/1400226562/
Tera’s Website: terabradham.com
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
Recommend a guest for the Heal Podcast: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/138qHMvLx_-z3xo15Gz095vhDGzFZVRfs55dmFzvAmm0/edit
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Join us today for a short break in interview episodes where Tera shares some updates for the podcast moving forward as well as a short encouragement and prayer for you this week.
Nic Nienhuis episode: https://anchor.fm/tera-bradham/episodes/Ep--74--Nic-Niehnuis-The-Ambitious-Cripple-e181bnc
Progressive. Degenerative. No cure. Those are the words that most people fear to hear spoken over their lives, and they are the words Katerina has grappled with since her diagnosis with CMT four years ago. Today on the show she shares how God has changed her heart and perspective after being diagnosed with a progressive disease at 18 years old.
Katerina’s Blog: beautyinthepainblog.com
Katerina IG: @beautyinthepainblog
Tera IG: @terabradham
Heal IG: @heal_ministry
Tera’s Website: terabradham.com
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
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Ever wondered what God’s purpose could be in your suffering? Have you ever thought about at least 12 different perspectives for suffering? Our guest today, Dr. Brian Gregg, has. In fact, he’s written a whole book about it, and he shares his insights with us today. I can’t speak more highly of how important I think his book and this conversation is for us if we are to think of suffering in a biblical, holistic way.
What Does the Bible Say About Suffering?: https://amzn.com/dp/0830851453/
Lament for a Son: https://amzn.com/dp/080280294X/
Brian’s Email: Brian.Gregg@usiouxfalls.edu
Tera’s Website: terabradham.com
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
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From 2+ decades of debilitating chronic back pain, Xochitl Dixon brings us her wisdom on waiting for God today. Author of a devotional on the topic, Xochitl has really grappled with what it looks like to wait with God and for God, and today we talk about what different kinds of waiting in our pain look like. I think you're going to love Xochitl's experiences as well as her resources as an author and speaker. Check out her ministries below!
Waiting for God: https://amzn.com/dp/1627079734/
Different Like Me: https://amzn.com/dp/1640701648/
Xochitl IG: @xochitl.e.dixon
Tera IG: @terabradham
Heal IG: @thehealministry (*check this)
Tera’s Website: terabradham.com
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
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Author Sarah Walton has endured her own battle with Lyme disease, the trial of watching all four of her children endure the same diagnosis, and many losses she and her family have faced financially and emotionally as they have sought to be faithful to God. She brings her deep experiences with suffering to the table today in a vulnerable, transparent, powerful way that will bring light into the dark places of your thoughts. She is the friend who will relate to you while also equipping you to keep wrestling and keep fighting. Check out her popular book, Hope When It Hurts, as well as her new book, Tears and Tossings, below.
Tears and Tossings: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/191496618X/
Tears and Tossings bulk order: https://us.10ofthose.com/tears-and-tossings-hope-in-the-waves-of-life-paperback/
Hope When It Hurts: https://amzn.com/dp/1784980730/
Together Through the Storms: https://amzn.com//dp/1784984728/
Sarah IG: @SarahPWalton
Sarah Blog: https://setapart.net/
Tera’s Website: terabradham.com
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
Tera IG: @terabradham
Carrie Farrell has been an injured athlete, a coach of injured athletes, and a mental health counselor for people who live in chronic pain. She combines all of those experiences to give us practical and applicable wisdom on how to manage our chronic pain today. We talk a lot about the specifics of how chronic pain affects athletes, but whether you are an athlete or not, I believe this episode has something in it for you!
Carrie’s Training the Complete Athlete Website: https://trainingthecompleteathlete.com/
Carrie’s Counseling Website: https://www.theplaygroundcounseling.com/
Carrie’s Email: carriefplayground@gmail.com
Carrie’s IG: @playgroundcounseling
Carrie’s Podcast: https://trainingthecompleteathlete.com/the-podcast/
Tera’s Memoir: https://amzn.com/dp/1424558921/
Tera’s Website: terabradham.com
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
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Daniel and Kelly Crawford lost their son to a life-limiting diagnosis a few days after his birth. Like Hebrews 11:4 says, Abel still speaks, even though he is no longer on earth. His parents are making sure of that through Abel Speaks, an organization they founded to support parents carrying children with life-limiting diagnoses. Join Daniel, Kelly, and me today as we talk about their journey, their combination of joy and sorrow through the events during and after their pregnancy wth Abel, and what it means to know God more while understanding Him less. Then check out the Crawford’s amazing resources below!
PS I was at a different location and my mic got messed up -sorry for the poor sound quality on my end!
Website: Abelspeaks.org
Instagram: @AbelSpeaks
A Parent’s Guide to Sorrow and Suffering: https://www.christianparenting.org/product/a-parents-guide-to-sorrow-suffering/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-upside-down-with-abel-speaks/id1532736854
Tera’s Website: terabradham.com
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
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In the middle of the pandemic, Mike Fennema was thrown off his mountain bike and landed on his head. Fighting through the recovery and new limitations of quadriplegia, Mike had to do it all in isolation. For over 100 days, he could not see his wife or children except through a fence six feet apart. Today we talk about what Mike has learned about isolation, identity, and what part these play in our healing.
Connect with Mike: https://www.facebook.com/mike.fennema
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
Tera Website: terabradham.com
Recommend a guest for the Heal Podcast: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/138qHMvLx_-z3xo15Gz095vhDGzFZVRfs55dmFzvAmm0/edit
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Author Tara Johnson has battled dysautonomia for years, facing seizures and the effects of her neurotoxicity autoimmune disease daily (like taking over 900 pills per month). She joins us today to share her journey as both a patient and an advocate for those with chronic illnesses, all from her perspective as our sister in Christ.
Recommend a guest for the Heal Podcast: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/138qHMvLx_-z3xo15Gz095vhDGzFZVRfs55dmFzvAmm0/edit
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Heal Website: thehealministry.com
Tara IG: @hope4tara
Tara Email: hope4teamtara @gmail.com
Tara Book: https://hope4teamtara.org/books/
Tara Website: https://hope4teamtara.org/
Tera IG: @terabradham
Tera Website: terabradham.com
Co-author of the award-winning book, Hope When It Hurts, Kristen Wetherell joins us today to talk about her journey through Lyme disease and beyond. She talks about what it's like having physical limitations as a mother and how we can remain both humble and hopeful in our pain. I think you're going to love her wisdom!
Humble Moms: https://amzn.com/dp/1087751012/
Hope When it Hurts: https://amzn.com/dp/1784980730
Kristen IG: @kristen_wetherell
Kristen Website: https://kristenwetherell.com/
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
Tera IG: @terabradham
Tera Website: terabradham.com
Dana Lisowski defeated cancer in 2010. She was excited to celebrate 12 years of victory over cancer when she found out the horrendous back pain she had been experiencing was actually the cancer returning in another part of her body. Right now, she is going through various treatments to help her pain and keep her here a little longer, and she joins us today to candidly talk about what it looks like to live knowing you may only have a few months or years left here. This is a perspective I think we can all learn and grow from. Listen in, and then check out Dana’s blog and keep up with her journey below.
Dana’s CaringBridge Journal: https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/danalisowski2/journal
Dana’s Email: tdlisowski@gmail.com
Tera Website: terabradham.com
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
Sometimes we feel like we need a special kind of grace to endure and thrive in the circumstances in which we find ourselves. Author Elrena Evans joins us today to talk about the special grace God has given her in being the mom of special needs children and what God has taught her about healing, limitation, and joy through it all. I loved this conversation, and I think you’re going to fall in love with Elrena’s joyful nature. Check out the trailer for her book below, and then preorder it for yourself or someone you think could use it in this season.
Video Trailer for Special Grace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coX0bvWP6KY
Pre Order Special Grace (releases April 12): https://ivpress.com/special-grace
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
Tera Website: terabradham.com
Life coach Shari Davenport joins us today to talk about her insights on walking with her husband through his cancer journey. She invites us to grapple with our own mortality, to respect those we love and their decisions for treatment, and to allow our emotions instead of resisting them. I think you’ll find more than one tip to take away from this episode and apply to your life!
Shari email: hi@lovefeelsbetter.com
Shari Website: lovefeelsbetter.com
Tera Website: terabradham.com
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
Join both the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CURE International today on the podcast. Dr. Rick Gardner and Justin Narducci share with us the heart of CURE International, a Christian NGO operating eight pediatric hospitals to provide surgical care for children living with treatable disabilities like cleft palates and bowed legs. I cannot speak more highly about CURE, and I think this organization and the people in it are such an incredible example of how God often uses US to be His healing hand to others in the world. I believe God has something special for you in this episode today!
Philip Yancey episode about his work with Dr. Paul Brand: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-44-philip-yancey-the-gift-of-pain/id1503052916?i=1000513932494
CURE website: https://cure.org/
Get involved with CURE: https://cure.org/get-involved/
CURE Kids: https://cure.org/curekids/
Become a CURE Hero: https://cure.org/ways-to-give/
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
Tera Website: terabradham.com
Dr. Kelly Kapic has been a theology professor for over twenty years, he's written fifteen books, and he has experienced suffering while walking alongside his wife through cancer and chronic pain. This conversation is like getting to ask your college professor all those questions you wanted to ask but were too intimated to - Dr. Kapic is gracious, passionate, and fun, and I believe you guys are going to love the breadth of topics we cover! Also, check out Dr. Kapic's books below on the gift of human limitations and the theology of suffering.
You’re Only Human: https://amzn.com/dp/1587435101/
Embodied Hope: https://amzn.com/dp/0830851798/
List of Dr. Kapic’s Books: https://sqdc.st/studio/8ahn
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
Tera Website: terabradham.com
Kyle Gillette started experiencing horrendous pain in his legs, and then it moved to his entire body. Through his health journey, he's discovered new things about God, himself, and how we move forward through the lenses of empowerment and limitation. As a professional coach, Kyle mixes his expertise with his personal story to give us some practical mindset tips as well as some spiritual wisdom that was earned the hard way. Enjoy the episode, and check out the resources below!
Kyle's SAGE Mindset Coaching Website: https://www.sagemindset.com/
Fasting episode from the That Sounds Fun Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tsf-q-a-faith-fasting/id944925529?i=1000542439241
Root to Blossom Apothecary: https://www.root2blossom.com/
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
Tera Website: terabradham.com
Have you ever thought of your injury, illness, or trial as a severe mercy? It took Dena awhile to get to that point, but now she considers her immense journey with grief and pain to be a profound mercy God has used to bring joy and growth into her life. Join author, speaker, and coach Dena Dyer as she shares how God brought her on this journey from weariness to worship.
Dena Website: https://denadyer.com/
Dena's Article on Christianity Today: https://www.christianitytoday.com/better-samaritan/2021/august/how-can-church-better-serve-those-suffering-from-chronic-il.html
Dena IG: @denadyer
Wounded Women of the Bible: https://amzn.com/dp/0825442141/
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
Tera Website: terabradham.com
Tera IG: @terabradham
Join my friend Cara Aguilar and me as we share her story about both the suffering and joy her family has endured in recent years. She has journeyed through losing her husband and one of her sons to Huntington's disease, and currently cares for two of her other children who also inherited the degenerative disease. As Cara comes face to face with suffering and loss daily, she has found that there is no other place she would rather be than at the feet of Jesus through it all. Listen in to see how Cara still finds her God trustworthy and good amidst it all. I believe you'll find hope for your own dark days in this episode!
Tera IG: @terabradham
Tera Website: terabradham.com
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
David and Renée join us today to talk about the deep stuff in life: surrender, joy, pain, loss, suffering, and the goodness of God amidst it all. If you're having trouble trusting God amidst your pain, then this is the episode for you. David and Renée shepherd us through the hard-won lessons in their journey by losing their son, Ian, to cancer, as well as losing David's sister, Linda, to cancer. This is one of the episodes where you are going to want a notepad and a pen handy, because there are so many quotes you'll want to remember. David and Linda co-wrote a book together that is also incredible, and you can find it in the show notes below.
From the Lyons Den Website: https://www.fromthelyonsden.com/
Don’t Waste the Pain Book: https://amzn.com/dp/0578401827
Voice of the Martyrs: persecution.com
Navigators: www.navigatorsworldwide.org
Tera IG: @terabradham
Tera Website: terabradham.com
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
Denise was on her way home on December 23. 2011, when she stopped to help a family stuck on the side of the road. As she was helping them, a car lost control on the ice, crushing Denise between their car and her car. After losing more than the total amount of blood in her body, there were multiple instances where Denise lost her heartbeat or stopped breathing. During one of these instances, Denise saw a vision of her son, Kody, who had passed away in a car accident two years prior. Today she shares about this experience, her recovery after the accident, and what life looks like for her now as an amputee and blood donor advocate. Join us for this Christmas accident (Christmas miracle) story!
Denise Personal FB: https://www.facebook.com/denise.keylon
Denise Public Figure FB: https://www.facebook.com/denise.g.dickerson/
Denise IG: Denise.g.Dickerson
700 Club Story: https://www1.cbn.com/miraculous-healing-after-christmas-car-wreck
News 4 Story: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ByA7cKG7yHU
Martin Bionics Story on Denise: https://vimeo.com/389835480
Martin Bionics: http://martinbionics.com
Amputee Coalition: https://www.amputee-coalition.org/
Lana is known for all the creative ideas she puts to use on her homestead, from using vegetable oil in place of gasoline to showing us how to winterize a chicken coop. But the part of her story she hasn't shared much publicly is what God did through a peach-sized brain tumor in her head. Today she takes us through the whole journey, revealing a God who cares for us through big breakthroughs and small whispers. I think you'll leave this episode wanting more intimacy with God in your own life - and possibly a new goat friend, too!
Lana IG:@lanastenner
Lana Website: https://lanastenner.com/
Sign up for Lana’s Newsletter: https://lanastenner.com/freebies/
Lana Podcast: https://lanastenner.com/podcast/
Tera IG: @terabradham
Tera Website: terabradham.com
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
Kevan Chandler's friends carried him through Europe. Yes, literally - in a backpack. Diagnosed with SMA when he was young, Kevan grew up in a family that empowered him to dream of a unique life with his disability. His life experiences, combined with a personal relationship with Jesus, led him to try something crazy when he left his wheelchair behind and let a bunch of his musician friends carry him on their backs for three weeks. The result: a book, lessons innumerable, a documentary, strengthened relationships with friends and God, a nonprofit, and a fresh perspective that will leave you feeling encouraged and inspired today. I love this episode so much, and I believe you will too!
Kevan IG: @vanchandler
We Carry Kevan IG: @wecarrykevan
We Carry Kevan Website: https://www.wecarrykevan.com/
We Carry Kevan Book: https://amzn.com/dp/1683973178/
Django Reinhardt Best Hits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceqeR49t7I4
C.S. Lewis The Space Trilogy: https://amzn.com//dp/B00ZAT776G/
Green Ember by S.D Smith Book One: https://amzn.com/dp/0986223506/
Little Pilgrims Progress: https://amzn.com//dp/0802420532/
Tera IG: @terabradham
Tera Website: terabradham.com
Heal Ministry Website: thehealministry.com
If you liked this episode, you may also like this one about the men in “I’ll Push You”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-36-patrick-gray-justin-skeesuck-ill-push-you/id1503052916?i=1000504971446
Today's episode is Tera's sermon from the Fall Heal Retreat. Enjoy the short episode, and if you're wanting something longer, you can always scroll back through other Heal episodes and listen to the ones you've missed. See you next week with more interviews!
Tera IG: @terabradham
Tera Website: terabradham.com
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
Theresa Boedeker was in the passenger seat in 1994 when she saw a school bus pull out in front of their car. The ensuing accident left her in the hospital and her husband fighting for his life. The following years led to PTSD, two simultaneous but different grueling recoveries, and chronic pain. On the show today, Theresa looks back to this season in her life and shares how God taught her about His unconditional love and her worth as a wife, mom, and daughter of God. You can connect with her through her resources below.
Theresa Website: https://www.theresaboedeker.com/
Theresa IG: @theresaboedeker
Theresa Podcast: https://www.theresaboedeker.com/podcast-life-as-it-comes/
Tera Website: terabradham.com
Tera IG: @terabradham
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
Have you ever thought about how creativity can relieve your pain symptoms? This is the journey of Melanie Fagan, who has experienced numerous chronic pain conditions including breast cancer, hernia repair and hysterectomy surgeries, Type 1 Diabetes, and autoimmune diagnoses. In addition, her husband has had multiple brain surgeries to address Trigeminal Neuralgia, which has been documented as the most painful affliction known to man. Through all of this, Melanie has found art, photography, and creativity to be God’s balm on her soul through her pain. When her mind and body are focused on creating something, she has found that her pain is transformed to admiration, praise, and awe of God. I believe her story is going to help you find both practical and empowering freedom through your pain today!
Melanie Website: https://www.melaniefaganart.com/
Melanie IG: @melaniefaganart
Melanie’s Free Book Download: https://www.melaniefaganart.com/chronicillnessfaithandcreativity
Tera Website: terabradham.com
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
Tera IG: @terabradham
What is heaven? Where is it? Is it a place we escape to, or is it a place that we are responsible for bringing here to Earth? Heaven is the place where every tear will be wiped away and no more suffering will exist; it is the place of our ultimate healing. But it is so much more than that. Join James Paul and me for a conversation today about what we can really expect when we talk about heaven and what it means for our lives here and now. This conversation will blow your mind - buckle up and enjoy!
James Paul IG:
What on Earth is Heaven?: https://amzn.com/dp/1789742218/
James Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.co.uk/James-Paul/e/B08TPBNRK6?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000
English L'Abri website: https://www.englishlabri.org
L'Abri Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LAbri-Fellowship-Greatham-United-Kingdom-103248638472402
Tera IG: @terabradham
Tera Website: terabradham.com
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
The most dreaded phrase you can receive from a doctor or a friend: “it’s all in your head.” Many people who have walked through the fires of physical pain have experienced the sinking feeling in their stomachs when someone suggests that their pain is in their head, because it feels like the person is accusing them of making up their pain; it feels like their pain is invalidated. Since our goal at Heal is to provide a holistic view of pain and healing, it would be as unfair to say that your pain is not real as it would be to suggest that physical pain never has mental and emotional roots to it. God designed our bodies to be interconnected, and often the unconscious lies we believe have huge impacts on our physical health.
Joelle Jensen has experienced this firsthand, and I cannot wait for you to hear her testimony. After 25 years of chronic back pain, a technique addressing her anxieties and internal pressures completely relieved her pain. Considering the gospel, it makes total sense that God could both validate Joelle’s pain and use a modern technique to heal her of it. Y’all. This episode is gold. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Joelle IG: @joelle.jensen
First Love IG: @FirstLoveWomen
First Love Women: https://www.firstlovewomen.com/
The Mindbody Prescription by John E. Sarno: https://amzn.com/dp/B000FA5SJS/
Cleaning up Your Mental Mess by Caroline Leaf: https://amzn.com/dp/B08CJN6QTG/
Live No Lies by John Mark Comer: https://www.amazon.com//dp/0525653120/
Victory in Christ by Charles Trumbull: https://amzn.com//dp/0875085334/
Tera IG: @terabradham
Tera Website: terabradham.com
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
Life is almost never purely bad or purely good, purely grief-filled or purely joy-filled, purely redeemed or purely irredeemable. We must learn to let God meet us in the middle, in that place of wrestling where we hold both the trials and the triumphs of this life at the same time. Carleigh Joyce is learning how to hold both pain and joy, longing and contentment, grieving and pushing forward as she enters the fifth year of her pain journey. After a C section left her in more pain than she thought possible, Carleigh discovered nerve issues that have been plaguing her ever since. Not only did her pain lead her to a deeper relationship with Christ, but her pain causes her to look to God daily. If you're in need of that daily encouragement for the battle of pain today, this episode is for you.
Carleigh IG: @joyinhernameandheart_nc
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
Tera IG: @terabradham
Tera Website: terabradham.com
One of one people will die - it's the ultimate statistic. But have you ever thought of death as a spiritual discipline? It wasn't that long ago that Christians viewed death as an art, an integral crowning piece of their journeys here on earth. In Rob Moll's book, The Art of Dying, he explored this lost art in profound ways. Then ten years after writing his book, Rob tragically passed away in a hiking accident. His widow, Clarrissa Moll, joins us today to talk to us about her grief process, how death enlightens the Christian journey, and how we can accept our suffering while looking to the future with hope.
Sign up for the October 23 Heal Retreat: https://www.thehealministry.com/events
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
The Art of Dying: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0830847219/
What Your Body Knows About God: https://amzn.com/dp/0830836772/
Clarissa IG: @mollclarissa
Sing up for Clarissa’s newsletter: https://clarissamoll.com/join-my-mailing-list/
Clarissa’s Website: https://clarissamoll.com/
Tera IG: @terabradham
Tera Website: terabradham.com
James Bryan Smith is one of the most prolific Christian thinkers of our time, and he joins us today to talk about his journey through the loss of his daughter and what it looked like to be a special needs parent. We talk about all kinds of concepts in his book, Room of Marvels, like what it looks like to "forgive God," the realities of heaven, and the pain of suffering in this world. I believe this episode will be healing to so many people who have lost loved ones or who are struggling to meet God in the midst of their current pain. Take a listen, and be refreshed by the reality of heaven and the wisdom of Jim.
Room of Marvels: https://amzn.com/dp/0830846883
The Good and Beautiful God: https://amzn.com/dp/0830835318
Jim’s Twitter: @jamesbryansmith
Jim’s Podcast (Things Above Podcast): https://apprenticeinstitute.org/things-above-podcast/
Rich Mullins’ song about Madeline: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsKRfPzaHHo
Apprentice Institute: https://apprenticeinstitute.org/
Tera IG: @terabradham
Tera Website: terabradham.com
Heal’s Website: thehealministry.com
Nic Nienhuis' friends started calling her the "ambitious cripple," a term she loves, after seeing how vivaciously she lives life amidst severe pain and limitation. Nic is in her thirties and has had over 30 surgeries relating to her multiple diagnoses, some of which include anklosing spondylitis and RA. We are also stoked to have Nic on the podcast today because she is typically working on the other side of these episodes as our podcast editor! Nic shares her story vulnerably today, including talk about suicidal thoughts, an affair, and the restoration of her life through Jesus Christ. Check out the incredible resources she recommended below, and feel free to reach out to her through her email with questions or to tell her what her story meant to you.
Living Beyond Your Pain Workbook: www.amazon.com/dp/1572244097
The Way Out by Alan Gordon: https://amzn.com/dp/B07TRY3L9S
Nic’s Email: nicnienhuis.mt@gmail.com
"Try Again" worksheet: https://www.thehealministry.com/resources
Tera IG: @terabradham
Tera Website: terabradham.com
Dr. Andy Laurie has been both a pastor and an emergency room radiologist, and he brings both perspectives to our talk about God and physical healing today. Dr. Andy has also had extensive experience with his own physical pain, living through years of a debilitating disease of his autonomic nervous system. Check out his book below, and enjoy this unique conversation!
When Skies Aren’t Blue: https://amzn.com/dp/1736413902/
Dr. Andy’s Website (you can contact him here): https://doctorandylaurie.com/
Dr. Andy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAndyLaurie
Tera IG: @terabradham
Tera Website: terabradham.com
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
Charis Brown had chronic, debilitating migraines for 25 years before she found a clinic she felt like God told her would be "his coat to her" (Luke 8:43-48). She received her healing through both God's hand and medicine's hand, and she joins us today to walk us through her journey through pain, healing, and wholeness. Charis is also a nurse and a dietician, and she has some incredible holistic health resources below. She even has an interview on how to manage nutrition with autoimmune conditions. Check them out!
Charis' Podcast: https://charisnaturalnutrition.com/health-bricks-podcast
Charis' Website: https://charisnaturalnutrition.com/
Charis IG: @charisnaturalnutrition
Tera IG: @terabradham
Tera Website: terabradham.com
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
Brandon Brown was left for dead by someone he thought was one of his closest friends. Join us today as we talk about Brandon’s healing from his old lifestyle of drugs, his current victories and struggles, and how he brings his gout and arthritis to the Lord. There are so many Easter eggs of wisdom to find in this episode! Brandon also runs HELP Fest, an organization dedicated to Healing Every Living Person (HELP). Check out his resources below and bless him with your prayers over his ministry and his life!
HELPFest Website: https://helpfestmt.com/
HELPFest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/helpfestmt
Tera Website: terabradham.com
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
Lore Ferguson Wilbert vulnerably shares parts of her doubts and questions through her journey, including an ectopic pregnancy, a current struggle she's facing, and her journey through miscarriages. Lore is the author of Handle with Care, a book on the ministry of touch. Touch is not talked about much in our healing journeys, and Lore shares today why this may be the case and how we can learn from how Jesus touched and was touched. This is an episode to listen with a notepad! I believe her wisdom is going to blow your socks off in a new way. Enjoy!
Lore IG: @lorewilbert
Handle With Care: https://amzn.com/B083TNCMJD
Lore's Blog: https://www.sayable.net/
Gender Roles by Alice Matthews: https://amzn.com/0310529395
Strong and Weak by Andy Crouch: https://amzn.com/0830844430
Joni and Friends Beyond Suffering Course: https://www.joniandfriends.org/ministries/christian-institute-on-disability/beyond-suffering/
Tera IG: @terabradham
Tera Website: terabradham.com
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
Sam Kavanagh was on a back-country ski trip when an avalanche struck. Losing his best friend in the avalanche, Sam was lucky to be alive. But when he looked down and saw the bone of his leg sticking through his pants, he knew he was in trouble. Following a massive search and rescue effort, Sam had his leg amputated. But his story didn't end there! Not only did he pick up cycling and become a US Paralympian, but he participates in all kinds of sports and goes on adventures with his family. Today, we hear the second installment of this conversation with Sam, where he shares about the baby steps in his recovery that got him from an amputation to freedom, and he also share about the grieving process. Bring a box of tissues and a pen to write notes- it's a good one, y'all!
I Shouldn't Be Alive episode of Sam's story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTjiHgovLnE&t=5s
A Dozen More Turns Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7Pye9f602s
Sam IG: @kavanagh_sam
Tera IG: @terabradham
Tera Website: terabradham.com
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
Sam Kavanagh was on a back-country ski trip when an avalanche struck. Losing his best friend in the avalanche, Sam was lucky to be alive. But when he looked down and saw the bone of his leg sticking through his pants, he knew he was in trouble. Following a massive search and rescue effort, Sam had his leg amputated. But his story didn't end there! Not only did he pick up cycling and become a US Paralympian, but he participates in all kinds of sports and goes on adventures with his family. Listen in to hear about the life-changing moment during the avalanche when God spoke specifically to Sam, and how that changed how he lived.
I Shouldn't Be Alive episode of Sam's story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTjiHgovLnE&t=5s
A Dozen More Turns Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7Pye9f602s
Sam IG: @kavanagh_sam
Tera IG: @terabradham
Tera Website: terabradham.com
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
Madeline Kalu survived 80-hour work weeks by taping her shoulder, seeing doctors, and dragging herself to work after sleepless nights. Today she shares the lessons she's learned from burnout and how stress affected her body. From the beginning of her job to her recovery now, this is a testimony you're going to want to hear!
Madeline's Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/faithlovelifedesigns/
Madeline's Blog: www.jacobsladderblog.com
Jacob's Ladder IG: @jacobs_ladder_blog
Tera's IG: @terabradham
Tera's Website: terabradham.com
Heal's Website: thehealministry.com
Join us for part two of Cami and Gabe Latham's stories. Listen to episode 65 to hear the backstory of Gabe's accident and how that affected Cami and their family. Then listen to this episode to hear how God brought their healing journeys full circle. Disclosure: We talk about very serious topics in this episode, including self harm, abuse, suicide attempts, and demonic oppression. These are vital conversations for the Church and I am beyond grateful for the vulnerability the Lathams had in sharing these parts of their stories. Listen in! I believe God has something for you to hear in this episode today.
Cami IG: @camilatham_
The Wisdom Spiral by Shane Latham: https://amzn.com/0615429343
The Wounded Healer by Henri Nouwen: https://amzn.com/B00G8ELSFS
Tera IG: @terabradham
Tera's Website: terabradham.com
Heal's Website: thehealministry.com
Cami and Gabe Latham are a sister and a brother who grew up in Brazil. Today, they take us on the first part of their journey (part two coming on Thursday!) through Gabe's accident, his near death experience (NDE), Cami's dream of the event before it happened, and how she felt the effects of her brother being the "miracle boy." The way these two's journeys are interwoven and how God heals both of them with such care is a testament to how much God sees us and loves us all. I cannot wait for you to get to know Cami and Gabe in this episode!
Cami IG: @camilatham_
The Wisdom Spiral by Shane Latham: https://amzn.com/0615429343
Tera IG: @terabradham
Tera's Website: terabradham.com
Heal's Website: thehealministry.com
Struggling through the effects of rheumatoid arthritis on his biking career and life, Dave Chernosky sat awake in bed questioning God for two hours. After he finally succumbed to exhaustion, he awoke to loud sounds coming from the kitchen. Trying to protect his kids, Dave ended up getting attacked by a 350-pound black bear. But the most surprising part is that the attack led to one of the most healing moments in Dave's life. Join us today to hear the whole story!
Tera IG: @terabradham
Tera Website: terabradham.com
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
Olympian Ryan Hall speaks today about his keys to enduring pain. This is an excerpt from his podcast, Running Free, used with his team's permission for our audience. As you listen, think about how these tips for enduring pain in running can apply to chronic pain or any kind of other pain in your life. Ryan's advice is profound, and we are grateful for his wisdom! You can click on the links below to connect more with Ryan, buy his book, and hear the rest of the episode from today's show.
Finish this episode: https://anchor.fm/runfree/episodes/Episode-10-Keys-to-enduring-pain-in-training-and-racing-e819pj
Ryan IG: @ryanhall3
Sara IG: @sarahall3
Buy Ryan's Book: https://amzn.com/B07DT5SW3N
Run Free Podcast: https://anchor.fm/runfree
If you’re feeling like your ship of life has run aground, like your dreams have been shattered, or you’re questioning how you got so far off course from the plan you thought God had for your life, this episode is for you. Jessica Carey joins us to talk about her journey through an undiagnosed health issue, how God has brought her through and is still bringing her through these unexpected waves, and her book, Chart a Course. There is so much wisdom and beauty in this conversation that I can’t wait for you to hear it!
Jess IG: @jess_careyaz
Jess Website: https://jessicacarey.co/
Chart a Course: https://amzn.com/0578225654
Tera IG: @terabradham
Tera Website: terabradham.com
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
Ellie Sanazaro and her husband were told that their daughter would be born with a disability. While that ended up being false, God had stirred up such a passion in their hearts for parenting a child with disabilities that they ended up adopting a son with Down Syndrome. That process took quite a bit longer than the sentence shows, but we delve into more of the process in the interview. Now, Ellie is the author of a children's book I think everyone should have on their shelf: Image Bearer, a book on the biblical view of disability. The illustrations are of real kids who have different physical differences, and the book is gorgeous! I can't help but believe that if we got these resources into our children's minds, perhaps we could better educate our world on inclusion and our true identities in Christ. Check out Ellie's resources below!
Buy Image Bearer Book: https://www.imagebearerbook.com/
Image Bearer IG: @imagebearerbook
Ellie and Finn IG: @mrfinncredible
Tera IG: @terabradham
Tera Website: terabradham.com
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
Our British brother and sister Jonny and Janna Ivey join us to talk about one of the most heartbreaking subjects in our earthly existence: baby loss. In their new book, Silent Cries, they delve into the depths of their own wounds in order to bring healing to the wounds of others. This is not a pretty episode about a pretty topic, but it's raw, real, and shows the goodness of God in a way that only true sorrow and His faithfulness in the midst of it can. We also address some hard questions and try to model that it's okay to ask these things we rarely have answers for, so if you like the toughies, this episode is for you!
US customers can buy Silent Cries here: https://amzn.com/B08FWQ9KGN
Heirs Magazine (where Jonny writes and is the general editor): https://heirsmagazine.com/
There are also other books listed as resources for those grieving on the back page of Silent Cries.
Tera IG: @terabradham
Heal Ministry Website: thehealministry.com
As a counselor and an author, Esther Smith takes us through her personal journey of chronic pain, illness, loss, and redemption. I think by taking a look at the title of her books below, you’ll want to check this episode out! Esther shares practical ways we can both grieve our losses and still move forward in the kingdom of God, regardless of what hand we’ve been dealt.
Esther IG: @esthermariesmth
Tera IG: @terabradham
Heal Website: www.thehealministry.com
Esther’s Books:
The Whole Life: 52 Weeks of Biblical Self Care https://amzn.com/B094JZWDBD
Chronic Illness: Walking by Faith (31-Day Devotionals for Life) https://amzn.com/B0882N4D8H
But God, Wouldn’t I be More Useful to You if I Was Healthy? https://amzn.com/B01HSFXW3Q
When Chronic Pain and Illness Take Everything Away: How to Mourn Our Losses (Chronic Pain and the Christian Life) https://amzn.com/B01M7X3MK3
Another great resource we mentioned:
The Body Keeps the Score: https://amzn.com/B00G3L1C2K
After a hike, Dustin Ortman felt some weakness in his back. A few days later, he was being rolled in a wheelchair to his doctor appointment looking for answers. He was diagnosed with Guillan Barré, an autoimmune disease that affected his nerves. Today he takes us through this journey and what he does now each year to celebrate the anniversary of his battle with Guillan Barré.
Tera IG: @terabradham
Heal's Website: thehealministry.com
Tera's Website: terabradham.com
The former CEO and president of World Vision US for twenty years, Richard Stearns joins us today for a conversation about global suffering and God's sovereignty and mystery through it all. We talk about Rich's new book, Lead Like it Matters to God, and how Rich led World Vision through the HIV/AIDS crisis.
Rich Twitter: @RichStearns
Lead Like it Matters to God: https://amzn.com/0830847308
The Hole in Our Gospel: https://amzn.com/0785229183
He Walks Among Us: https://amzn.com/1400321867
La Misma Luna Movie: https://amzn.com/B001CQOGM4
Tera IG: @terabradham
Tera Website: terabradham.com
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
Rick Heitz battled what doctors told him was MS for years before discovering his true diagnosis: Sjorgen's Syndrome. But even the name of his condition doesn't do justice to the relationships and physical capacities it has taken from him. Even amidst such loss, Rick has gained much more. Listen in today to see how God has worked in Rick's life!
Support Rick: https://giving.ag.org/Give/Details/700001-297323?MinistryName=rick%20heitz&Page=0
Special Touch Ministry: https://www.specialtouch.org/
2 Corinthians 1:4-5: "who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ."
Anonymous: amzn.com/B002HRY0FK
The Broken Way: amzn.com/B01863JKA8
Joni and Friends Family Retreats: https://www.joniandfriends.org/ministries/retreats-and-getaways/
Joni and Friends Internships: https://www.joniandfriends.org/ministries/cause-4-life/
Psalm 27:3: "Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident."
Special Olympics near you: https://www.specialolympics.org/programs/
Vaneetha Risner joins us today to talk about the suffering of her life: from starting out as a quadriplegic when she was mistreated for polio as an infant, to her recovery, to walking through four miscarriages and the loss of her son, to the heartbreak she experienced in her marriage and then being diagnosed with post-polio syndrome. While Vaneetha has walked through her fair share of fire, she's also seen someone carry her through the flames, and you'll want to listen to this conversation about a faithful God amidst it all.
Vaneetha's Website: https://www.vaneetha.com/
Vaneetha IG: @vaneetharisner
Walking Through Fire: https://amzn.com/B085XNP6SZ
Walking Through Fire Website: https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/walking-through-fire/
The Scars That Have Shaped Me: https://amzn.com/1539506584
"Held" by Natalie Grant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UTiei4ftMc&list=RD0UTiei4ftMc&start_radio=1
Laura Landrum has lived with undiagnosed pain since she was young. On top of that, she shares today about God's goodness amidst the recent development of painful cysts, how God transformed her life through His redemptive love after her abortion, and her secret places of thunder with God. We all have so much to learn from Laura and how she continues to walk in obedience amidst her pain.
Laura Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Shespeakstheword
Forgiven and Set Free: a Post-Abortion Bible Study for Women: https://amzn.com/0801016622
One Thousand Gifts: https://amzn.com/0310321913
Living Room Sessions: https://www.youareconference.com/livingroom
You Are Conference: https://www.youareconference.com/
Tera IG: @terabradham
Tera Website: terabradham.com
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
You read that right. All things women. I don't know if we cover ALL things women in this episode, but we cover a whole lot of them. Join two of my best friends and me as we have a vulnerable, candid conversation about women's health - from periods to miraculous healing to fun facts to practical tips for how we can glorify God and help our bodies out, this is a conversation you don't want to miss! And men, this conversation is for you, too - if you want a glimpse into a woman's mind, we're giving you a glimpse into three women's minds! We hope it helps you love the women in your life better. This conversation is real and we cover conversations that are typically taboo in our culture. We hope you are encouraged and empowered by this conversation to allow God into all aspects of your life, pain, and health, including women's health issues.
Kaitlyn IG: @kaiterbaiter173
Tera IG: @terabradham
Tera Website: terabradham.com
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
Taking Charge of Your Fertility: https://amzn.com/0062326031
Fashioned to Reign: https://amzn.com/0800796195
Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot: https://amzn.com/0801019052/
Diva Cup: https://amzn.com/B07KGZ9NMV
Thinx: https://www.shethinx.com/
After a car accident thrust her into the world of chronic pain and shaken beliefs, best-selling author and speaker Sarah Bessey had to re-establish her identity with God. Today, she courageously delves into the depths of her pain again to bring us the golden nuggets of wisdom and healing she’s gleaned along the way. We're all in process, but Sarah is the compassionate friend who will reassure you that you can be both sorely bruised and irrevocably beloved at the same time.
Sarah IG: @sarahbessey
Sarah Website: https://www.sarahbessey.com/
A Rhythm of Prayer: https://amzn.com/0593137213
Miracles and Other Reasonable Things: https://amzn.com/1501155466
Evolving Faith: https://evolvingfaith.com/
Tera IG: @terabradham
Tera Website: terabradham.com
Heal Website: thehealministry.com
We are kicking of Women’s Health Awareness month with authors, speakers, and stars of TLC’s TV show Rattled, Josh and Aly Taylor. They were in their mid twenties when they discovered that Aly had an aggressive form of breast cancer. Today, they share their journey through cancer, treatment, and the fear of recurrence, what fertility looked like for them after Aly was healed, and how they’re doing today. These Southern sweethearts are sure to inspire you and help you see something in a new light today!
Instagram: @alysfight
Website: http://alysfight.com/
Books:
Aly’s Fight: http://amzn.com/1683972996
How My Wife’s Cancer Healed Me: http://amzn.com/0986191817
How Cancer Made Me a Mommy: http://amzn.com/0986191809
Glimpse into Josh and Aly on Rattled, TLC’s TV Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=or7b-XJMKws
Tera IG: @terabradham
Heal’s Website: https://www.thehealministry.com/
Today it is my pleasure to introduce you to Jeff and Debbie Andrick, who share the wisdom they've gleaned from their over seven decades on this planet. From Jeff losing his first wife to cancer, to them adopting a son in their 50s who ended up being on the autism spectrum, to Debbie's life of faithfulness as a Kindergarten teacher and doing prison ministry, gosh you guys - you just want to become a sponge in this episode, because you're going to want to soak it all in!
Jeff's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/There-Fear-God-This-Land/dp/1973641151
Tera IG: @terabradham
Heal's Website: https://www.thehealministry.com/
In this episode with one of my favorite people on the planet, we talk about Josh's work with SLS, an organization designed to provide housing and work opportunities for neurodiverse adults, the international ministry he founded, Multipli Global, and his wife's recent cancer diagnosis. This wisdom has golden nuggets all over the place, so it is definitely one you want to get out a notepad or a note on your phone and get ready to write things down - it's that good!
Josh Email: josh@slscommunity.org
SLS Website: https://slscommunity.org/
Multipli Global Website: https://multipliglobal.com/
Josh IG: @joshuafoliart
Tera IG: @terabradham
Heal Ministry: https://www.thehealministry.com/
On April 19, 1995, Amy Downs was a self-described "lazy college dropout." But 26 years ago, her life changed forever when a bomb went off in the building she worked in, dropping her down three floors and leaving her upside down in her office chair for over six hours as rescue workers attempted to get her out. In those moments of waiting, Amy realized she had not lived her life the way she had wanted to up to that point. When she was rescued, she committed to changing her life, one step at a time. She went from flunking out of college to becoming the CEO of her company, she lost over 200 pounds and completed an Ironman Triathlon, she chose to become a mom, and now she has written an incredible memoir of her journey, Hope is a Verb: My Journey of Impossible Transformation. Amy joins us today on the 26th anniversary of what remains the most deadly domestic terrorist attack in US history to share her testimony of how she's found freedom through it all.
Amy IG: @amyon2wheels
Amy's Book: http://amzn.com/1734645407
Tera IG: @terabradham
Sign up for the Spring Heal Retreat: https://www.thehealministry.com/events
Listen in on Tera's message from the January Winter Heal Retreat.
The next Heal Retreat is Saturday, April 24, 2021, at either 11am CST or 3pm CST. Each retreat is an hour and fifteen minutes long and includes worship, a message, and breakout sessions to connect with others going through similar circumstances as you. Find out more and register at https://www.thehealministry.com/events . We hope to see you soon!
Tera IG: @terabradham
Jennifer Noonan has lived through both of her children being diagnosed as on the autism spectrum. After years of excruciating work, stubborn perseverance, and tenacious hope, both of her children are now in full remission. She takes a treatment approach and shares with us the side of the autism conversation that explores what could physically be going on in autistic individuals, not just what is going on cognitively. Listen with an open mind, and I believe something in this episode will enlighten or encourage you!
Kingdom Warrior Quiz: https://www.thehealministry.com/
Sign Up for the Heal Retreat: https://www.thehealministry.com/events
Jennifer's Website: https://thegfcflady.com/
Jennifer's book, No Map to This Country: http://amzn.com/0738219045
Continue the conversation with me on Instagram @terabradham, where each Monday in April 2021 I am talking to Lamar Hardwick, the Autism Pastor, about diversity and inclusion in the church.
Lamar has become known as the autism pastor for his ability to pastor those who are differently abled and often left out of the Church. After finding out he was on the autism spectrum at the age of 36, he has made it his mission to show us the way to making Church the inclusive home it should be. Lamar has also recently been on a cancer journey, and he shares about all this and more in the episode today. Join us for the conversation and check out the awesome resources we have below, as well. Lamar's episode kicks off Autism Awareness Month for April, so please share this month's episodes with anyone you feel would be encouraged by their message.
Disability and the Church book: https://ivpress.com/disability-and-the-church
To get 30% off Lamar's book, head to https://ivpress.com/disability-and-the-church and put in the code HEALPOD at checkout. The offer is valid for the month of April, 2021.
Follow us on Instagram and we will be chatting live on Mondays at 9am EST for the month of April.
Tera IG: @terabradham
Lamar IG: @lamarhardwick
Lamar's other books:
Epic Church: amzn.com/1946971014
I am Strong: amzn.com/1632133342
When Amanda's daughter was diagnosed with Down Syndrome at birth, it was the last thing she and her family were expecting. But instead of this difference tearing apart their family, God has used Rory to bring more joy, more strength, and more truth to the Cunninghams' lives than they ever could have imagined. Now Amanda runs a business, the Glory Days Co., designed to help parents caring for differently-abled little ones thrive. Check out their products below and listen to Amanda's incredible story on the episode today.
Rory IG: @roryblakeisgreat
The Glory Days Co IG: @theglorydaysco
The Glory Days Co Website: https://theglorydaysco.com/
Heal Website: https://www.thehealministry.com/
Listen to one of the best-selling contemporary Christian authors, Philip Yancey, share about pain. From his dad dying of polio to the multiple books he has authored on grappling with God about disappointment and pain, Philip is as close to an expert in this field as it comes. Philip's books have sold more than 15 million copies and have been translated into more than 40 languages worldwide. He did not disappoint in this conversation, sharing hard-earned wisdom that I believe is going to bless your socks off!
Philip's Website: https://philipyancey.com/
Where is God When it Hurts? : http://amzn.com/B000SEONA6
Disappointment with God: http://amzn.com/B00UF72CMC
The Gift of Pain: http://amzn.com/0310221447
Fearfully and Wonderfully/Bearing God's Image Combo: http://amzn.com/B07PZW8MLQ
Pre-order Philip's Memoir: https://www.christianbook.com/where-the-light-fell-a-memoir/philip-yancey/9780593238509/pd/3238509
Tera IG: @terabradham
Tera's Website: https://www.terabradham.com/
Heal's Website: https://www.thehealministry.com/
We're turning one year old! This special episode features some highlights from some of our favorite episodes the past year. Whether you're joining us for the first time or you've been with us since the launch of the podcast, we're grateful you're here. Thank you for celebrating with us, and we pray you are encouraged with each episode that releases.
Heal Website: https://www.thehealministry.com/
Tera IG: @terabradham
Episodes featured in this podcast:
Ep. 4 Irma Cantu: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-5-irma-cantu-losing-a-child-to-spinal-muscular-atrophy/id1503052916?i=1000470648666
Ep. 7 Dan Meers: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-7-dan-meers-when-an-nfl-mascot-learns-wolves-cant-fly/id1503052916?i=1000472074726
Ep. 9 Madison Cawthorn: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-9-madison-cawthorn-running-for-congress-after-one/id1503052916?i=1000473530090
Ep. 10 Paul Butler: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-10-paul-butler-from-missionary-to-bone-cancer/id1503052916?i=1000474242023
Ep. 21 Haven Faith Shepherd: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-21-haven-faith-shepherd-no-legs-no-problem/id1503052916?i=1000486959763
Ep. 22 Kaylene Baker: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-22-kaylene-baker-on-god-in-suck-bad-day-in-life/id1503052916?i=1000487661385
Ep. 27 Elijah Scheidler: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-27-elijah-scheidler-why-does-god-allow-pain-to-take/id1503052916?i=1000491968317
Ep. 32 Shadrick Bell: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-32-shadrick-bell-rollercoaster-of-diagnoses/id1503052916?i=1000499907220
Ep. 35 Rick Archer: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-35-rick-archer-miracles-medicine/id1503052916?i=1000504283317
Ep. 40 Carley & Mark Denboer: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-40-carley-mark-denboer-valentines-suicide-prevention/id1503052916?i=1000509096122
Ep. 41 Tchofor Dick Nchang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-41-tchofor-dick-nchang-supercharged-from-sickle-cell/id1503052916?i=1000510159438
George Dennehy was born without arms in a country where his difference was stigmatized. Without being touched or cared for as an infant in an orphanage, George survived and was adopted into a family in the US. After battling years of insecurity and struggles with his identity, now he is living freer than ever through Christ as he speaks and creates music for all of us to enjoy. You can find his video with the Goo Goo Dolls, his album Have my Heart, and other ways to connect with him below.
George Website: http://www.thatarmlessguy.com/
George IG: @thatarmlessguy
Tera IG: @terabradham
After losing both her mom and sister to cancer, Niki found out six weeks after her sister’s death that she, too, had cancer. Today, she takes us through her journey of colorectal cancer and how God has helped her become a cancer thriver, not just a cancer survivor.
Niki is also an author and a podcast host, so check out her resources below:
Breathe Again: How to Live Well When Life Falls Apart: http://amzn.com/0800735544
Chemo Chair Prayers Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chemo-chair-prayers/id1539229249
Website: https://nikihardy.com/
Follow us both on Instagram and grab a copy of Niki’s book to follow along with us in the March Pain to Praise Book Club!
IG: @niki.hardy
Tera IG: @terabradham
Tchofor Dick Nchang joins us today from Cameroon, Central Africa, to share his journey through Sickle Cell Disease. Diagnosed when he was two years old, Dick’s pain crises worsened to the point where he nearly lost his life. In 2016, he received a bone marrow transplant and had two years of bedrest following the procedure. Today, he is doing better than ever, and he founded the Sickle Cell International Foundation, which works to reduce the global impact of Sickle Cell by providing care, building communities, and advancing research in the field.
Dick IG: @nchangdick
Sickle Cell International Foundation Website: https://scintf.org/
Sickle Cell International Foundation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SCIntF/?_rdc=2&_rdr
Contact Dick: dick.nchang@sicklecellcameroon.org
Music mentioned in the episode:
-Maseh Nchang: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Y1qXsT9kf4OaDy8fv2haV
-Stanley Enow: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1FEzMUWFcZynVzahFj6Xny
-Davido: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Y3agQaa6g2r0YmHPOO9rh
- Yorùbá Praise and Worship: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0UqY8iCenbK2FqBeo5SjbF
Carley and Mark DenBoer join us today to talk about their lives and how they seek to glorify God amidst their marriage with chronic pain. After a biking accident in high school, Mark has had an unimaginable headache that never leaves. Carley has been diagnosed with both lupus and severe depressive disorder. While we talk about fun parts of their lives and I think you will fall in love with their personalities, we do get into a long conversation about suicidal ideation, as well. This is a large part of many people's lives who live in chronic pain, so our hope is that you can relate to either Carley or Mark in their specific type of suicidal thoughts they have experienced and that this podcast enables you to seek help and thrive amidst your pain. Please share this episode with anyone you feel would be uplifted by its message!
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE: 1-800-273-8255
National Prayer Line: 1-800-4-PRAYER
Carley and Mark IG: @chronicpromises
Blog: https://www.chronicpromises.com/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chronic-marriage-management/id1547731156
Hear Carley and Mark speak at our first Heal Retreat: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spring-heal-2020-carley-mark-denboer-marriage-chronic/id1503052916?i=1000479418794
Tera IG: @terabradham
Paul Rudzitis has experienced quite a bit of pain, from a hangman's fracture in his neck to prostate cancer to doing Ironmans. He joins us today to talk about what he's learned from God amidst each of these situations that were thrown his way.
Join the Heal Community or become a Heal Advocate: https://www.thehealministry.com/
Every Good Endeavor by Timothy Keller: amzn.com/1594632820/
Tera IG: @terabradham
When he was in high school, Mike Bartlett suffered a nerve injury when his boat crashed and the blunt side of a propeller hit him right between his spine and major artery. He shares the lessons he's learned after over a decade of living with nerve damage. This one gets better and better as we dive deeper and deeper, so listen all the way to the end!
Mike IG: @bikemartlett
NNU IG for hiring students (with professor supervision) to do your graphic work: visual_arts_at_nnu
Tera IG: @terabradham
Listen in to Tera's message from the Fall Heal Retreat, then sign up using the link below for the Winter Heal Retreat happening on January 30, 2021.
The Heal Retreat is a one-hour event designed to help you draw closer to God and build community with others who are experiencing physical pain or limitation. The Winter Heal Retreat will take place Saturday, January 30, 2021 from either 12-1pm EST or 4-5pm EST.
Sign up here: https://www.thehealministry.com/events
Tera IG: @terabradham
Bob Bardwell Website: https://www.ironwoodsprings.com/
Bob Bardwell Ep. 25: https://anchor.fm/tera-bradham/episodes/Ep--25--Bob-Bardwell-on-a-Life-of-Impact-100-Wheelchair-Marathons-and-16-565-Extra-Days-and-Counting-eirid0
Listen in to Matt's message from the Fall Heal Retreat, then sign up using the link below for the Winter Heal Retreat happening on January 30, 2021.
The Heal Retreat is a one-hour event designed to help you draw closer to God and build community with others who are experiencing physical pain or limitation. The Winter Heal Retreat will take place Saturday, January 30, 2021 from either 12-1pm EST or 4-5pm EST.
Sign up here: https://www.thehealministry.com/events
Tera IG: @terabradham
Matt Email: matt@bbcpf.org
Matt Ep. 12: https://anchor.fm/tera-bradham/episodes/Ep--12--Matt-Hedges-ESRD-and-Losing-a-Spouse-eejudl
Listen in to Tera's message from the Fall Heal Retreat, then sign up using the link below for the Winter Heal Retreat happening on January 30, 2021.
Tera IG: @terabradham
The Heal Retreat is a one-hour event designed to help you draw closer to God and build community with others who are experiencing physical pain or limitation. The Winter Heal Retreat will take place Saturday, January 30, 2021 from either 12-1pm EST or 4-5pm EST.
Sign up here: https://www.thehealministry.com/events
Alexis Clevinger has had a season of massive chronic condition diagnoses, she experienced a season of healing when she was pregnant, and then has recently seen some symptoms come back. Today she shares about how she has found God and joy in each of these seasons.
Sign up for the Winter Heal Retreat: https://www.thehealministry.com/events
Tera IG: @terabradham
Alexis IG: @allaboutadaptablealexis
Anchored in Hope Headbands: https://www.anchoredinhopeco.com/shop
Anchored in Hope IG: @anchoredinhopeco
Anchored in Hope FB: https://www.facebook.com/anchoredinhopeco
Patrick Gray and Justin Skeesuck are lifelong best friends, authors, and the stars of an award-winning documentary. They’ve written three books (see below), been on the Today show, and spoken at TedX Boise.
Justin has a degenerative disease that has slowly taken away his ability to use his body. Even in a power wheelchair, he wanted to attempt the Camino, a 500-mile journey on the ancient pilgrimage trail in Spain. Patrick responded, “I’ll Push You.” The two of them share their lessons through their journey on the Camino as well as their thoughts on life, friendship, and faith. This is an episode you do not want to miss!
Website: illpushyou.com
Accessible Camino: accessiblecamino.com
Follow us both on social media and then join us on the Thursdays in January for an Instagram live where we will continue the awesome conversation we had on this episode!
IG: @illpushyou
Tera IG: @terabradham
I’ll Push You Book: http://amzn.com/1496421701
I’ll Push You Documentary: https://www.amzn.com/B077Z4J6LK/
The Push Book: https://www.amzn.com/1496428803/
Imprints Book: https://www.amzn.com//1496441893/
In this episode, architect Rick Archer joins us to talk about the different kinds of pain and healing he has experienced in his life. We talk about a miraculous healing he experienced that lasted over 20 years, then the ensuing back surgery that came about when the pain returned. We also talk about a gym accident he had that left him with over 100 doctor appointments and reconstructive procedures to his face. Amidst it all we question what pain is with God, what it is without Him, and what our journeys look like with Him through it all.
Contact Rick:
Tera IG: @terabradham
Author Liuan Huska joins us today to talk about her new book, Hurting Yet Whole: Reconciling Body and Spirit in Chronic Pain and Illness. We talk about some theology with healing that can hopefully bring healing to you. We also talk about ways we can help members of the body of Christ who live in chronic pain or illness.
BOOK: Hurting Yet Whole: Reconciling Body and Spirit in Chronic Pain and Illness
BIO: https://www.ivpress.com/liuan-huska
Follow her on Twitter: @liuanhuska.
WEBSITE: http://liuanhuska.com/
-Episodes referenced:
Ep. 29 Jenna Overby: Infertility
Ep. 20 Michelle Eastman: The Stares She’s Carried
-Scriptures about Adam are from Romans 5:12-21
-1 Corinthians 12:21-26 “The eye cannot say to the hand, “I don’t need you!” And the head cannot say to the feet, “I don’t need you!” On the contrary, those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, and the parts that we think are less honorable we treat with special honor. And the parts that are unpresentable are treated with special modesty, while our presentable parts need no special treatment. But God has put the body together, giving greater honor to the parts that lacked it, so that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other. If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.
-Revelation 21: Jesus is going to come back
-Hands and feet of Christ analogy: from a poem by St. Teresa of Ávila
Sara Willoughby (author SG Willoughby) shares her journey through her chronic illnesses of Lyme Disease, multiple chemical sensitivities, and mold poisoning. As a teenager, she wrote the book "He's Making Diamonds: a Teen's Thoughts on Faith Through Chronic Illness," and she founded the Making Diamonds Conference for chronic illness warriors.
Follow Sara and me to read and talk about Sara's book on social media during December 2020!
Sara: @sgwilloughby
Tera: @terabradham
Register for the Diamonds conference: http://sgwilloughby.com/diamonds-2021/
Sara's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Hes-Making-Diamonds-Thoughts-Through-ebook/dp/B07FMTG6K5/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=he%27s+making+diamonds+a+teen%27s+thoughts&qid=1607186774&sr=8-2
Listen in on our second interview with Shad as he shares his story of misdiagnoses for an unknown illness and what he is currently doing to stay faithful to the Lord in this struggle. Shad shares how he first started having symptoms while playing football in college and how his condition has progressed all the way until now and how he deals with his current symptoms as a pastor and husband.
Shad Episode 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-14-shadrick-bell-on-state-our-nation-unknown/id1503052916?i=1000477175130
Shad's Church, Family Life Austin: https://www.familylifeaustin.com/
Shad IG: @shadrick_bell
Tera IG: @terabradham
Marked Series Sermon by Michael Todd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGv-nu8SY80
Hannah Martindale is a PT who has recently had her own struggle through pain after an invasive corrective surgery for hip dysplasia. She shares her personal journey through the ups and downs of recovery, how God met her through this, and how her support system worked through this time.
Just Do Something by Kevin DeYoung: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0802411592/
Hannah IG: @hmmartindale
After kayaking, Karen discovered some lumps underneath her arm. She soon discovered she had breast cancer, underwent treatment, a lumpectomy, and is currently in remission. Listen in on her journey through breast cancer, the insecurities it can cause, the surrender of control it takes, and the faith that got both her and her husband through it all. Brant and Karen join us in October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, to share their testimony.
National Breast Cancer Foundation: https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-awareness-month?gclid=Cj0KCQjwuL_8BRCXARIsAGiC51AqJ8LwGACRa8qAboJY1agWL9WMQgJvuk4oERGjfh6hVQRNoVvgYHQaAps1EALw_wcB
October is both Infertility Awareness Month as well as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Jenna has experienced both infertility and infant loss, and on today's episode she shares her story through the highs and lows of feeling like her body wouldn't do what it was designed to do. If you have friends who are currently struggling with infertility or miscarriages, please pray about sending this episode to them.
To participate in the Pain to Praise Book Club, watch Tera's Instagram each Thursday: @terabradham
To get the book discussion questions, sign up for Tera's newsletter at terabradham.com
The next Heal Retreat is January 23! You can sign up at thehealretreat.com
Jenna's IG: @jennaoverby
Through the Eyes of a Lion by Levi Lusko: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0718032144/
Miraculous Healing: Why God Heals Some and Not Others by Henry Frost: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1857925300/
This is a bonus episode of Suzanne Haverkorn’s message from the Summer Heal Retreat. She talks about the practical arrangement of life priorities. This is a great episode for you, whether you deal with chronic pain or not! We could all use a biblical basis for how we prioritize our lives.
Register for the Heal Retreat: https://www.thehealretreat.com/
Suzanne’s email: suzanne.haverkorn@gmail.com
Suzanne IG: @suze_korn
Notes from Suzanne’s message:
Stress: What we give a particular emphasis or importance to; what we give our focused attention to.
Scriptures on how to practically prioritize your life:
For women: Proverbs 31: 10-31
For men (suggestions from Suzanne’s husband): The entire book of Ephesians, specifically chapters 2, 5, and 6, 2 Timothy 2:4-6, and 15, Titus 2
Practical life arrangement analogy with juggling:
The Glass Ball:
- Your relationship with God - you must keep your eyes on the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in order to not let that glass ball fall.
Rubber Balls:
- Relationships with others - family or those you call family
- Work
- Ministry
- Self Care - are you getting rest, are you exercising, are you taking care of your mental health, etc.?
Apps:
Dwell: Reads Scripture out loud to you
Switch App: Dr. Caroline Leaf: How to Turn Your Brain On
(Great for mental health, panic attack exercises, resetting nervous system, etc.)
Since birth, a tumor had been growing on the inside of Jessica's chest. Because of its placement, instead of becoming visible, it grew until it took up the cavity where her lung should have been. The tumor went undiagnosed until Jessica rowed in college and found she couldn't breathe. After a massive surgery to remove the football-sized tumor, Jessica has still dealt with chronic pain and compensation problems as she has become a professional beach volleyball player. In this episode, listen in on how Jessica has walked with the Lord through each step of her journey, and be inspired by her ability to learn new sports, surrender in the season she's in, and persevere in where she feels the Lord has called her.
Register for the Heal Retreat: https://www.thehealretreat.com/
IG: @relentlessjess
In this bonus episode, listen to Paul Butler’s message from the Summer Heal Retreat about being content in all circumstances, particularly amidst physical pain and limitation. Paul is in the middle of his own struggle with cancer, and his examples and wisdom will leave both inspired and equipped to learn to be content.
Register for the Heal Retreat: https://www.thehealretreat.com/
Paul’s IG: @paul_j_butler
Paul’s message points:
When DESIRE
turns to DEMAND
it becomes DECEPTION
which breeds DISAPPOINTMENT
that leads to DISOBEDIENCE
In the matter of three months, Elijah lost two of his greatest passions: playing piano and bodybuilding. A nerve disorder flared up in the finale of his final performance as a music major in college that prevented him from playing correctly (he still has the nerve disorder today, over ten years later). A few months later, he blew out his rotator cuff, losing bodybuilding, as well. In this episode, we talk about where God is when you have a disorder or pain that takes away passions that God designed you with in the first place. In addition, we talk about another incident where Elijah's torn hamstrings were miraculously healed. If God can heal one part of our bodies miraculously, why wouldn't He heal the other parts? Listen in as we discuss this and more!
Register for the Heal Retreat: https://www.thehealretreat.com/
Elijah's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnlTWBKnXtKLRlrNc9yoJqA/videos
Tchaikovsky - Piano Concerto 1 - B Flat Minor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWerj8FcprM
This episode is a recording of Tera Bradham DeNeui's message at the Summer Virtual Heal Retreat.
Registration for Fall Virtual Heal is LIVE! Head to https://www.thehealretreat.com/ to register now!
For information about becoming a Heal Advocate, scholarships, or any other inquiries, please email thehealretreat@gmail.com
IG Tera Bradham: @terabradham
In her 20s, Callie Colwick began a pregnancy excited to welcome her second child into the world. But the pregnancy turned high-risk, she developed E. Coli, her body turned septic, and she ended up in the fight of her life in the ICU for two years. Through both divine and medicinal intervention, Callie escaped with her life, but she lost both legs in the process. In this episode she shares the joy she has in raising her daughter, how her husband and friends supported her in this time, and more details of what God has done in her life through these unexpected events.
Callie's IG: @calliecolwick
Callie's Website and Blog: http://www.callie.co/
Friends of Bethany: https://www.friendsofbethany.com/
Beautifully Flawed Retreat: https://bethanyhamilton.com/events/beautifully-flawed/
The Heal Retreat: https://www.thehealretreat.com/
Bob Bardwell became paralyzed from the waist down at 25 when a construction accident caused a digger truck to fall on him. Now in his seventies, Bob has turned one of his greatest tragedies into one of his greatest triumphs. He has finished 100 marathons in his wheelchair, he created Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch, home to military Welcome Home initiatives, camps, and retreats, he helped create and host the National Wheelchair Sports Camp for the past 35 years, and so much more.
Bob's Website: http://bobbardwell.org/
Contact Bob for one of his books: 507.533.6707
Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch Website: https://www.ironwoodsprings.com/
National Wheelchair Sports Camp: https://www.ironwoodsprings.com/wheelchairsports
Scripture referenced in the episode:
-Proverbs 18:14: "The human spirit can endure a sick body, but who can bear a crushed spirit?"
-2 Chronicles 32:7: "Be strong and courageous, do not fear or be dismayed because of the king of Assyria nor because of all the horde that is with him; for the one with us is greater than the one with him."
Brynn Schmidt didn't know she was hard of hearing until she was diagnosed in high school. God used this to change the trajectory of her life, helping her learn sign language and attend a deaf university where she played volleyball. Listen in to have an insider's glimpse into the deaf community and to be challenged to reframe the way you listen to and hear God.
Gallaudet University: https://www.gallaudet.edu/
Texas School of the Deaf: https://www.tsd.state.tx.us/
Connect with us: https://www.terabradham.com/ & https://www.thehealretreat.com/
Eddie Williams joins us to talk about his journey from playing in the NFL to his four surgeries that led him to planting a church and becoming a pastor. He also shares about losing his mom to cancer at a young age and the blog and YouTube channel he's created, Ex Nihilo Health, that empower you to pursue a life of health and longevity from a biblical perspective. You can connect with him using the resources below!
IG: @RealEWilliams
Twitter: @RealEWilliams
Ex Nihilo Blog: https://exnihilohealth.com/
Ex Nihilo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR_ypsE3Iux6JIcYkzHYZog
Sermons from Bay City Church: https://www.baycity.church/sermons
Two years ago, Kaylene was in a rock climbing accident where she lost her hand and her leg. She barely survived, and now lives as a double amputee. She has good days and bad days, but we got to talk to each other on a bad day. You'll be privileged to hear what life is really like for those who live in chronic pain in limitation, and you'll be uplifted by knowing that God is good, even amidst the suck.
Kaylene IG: @kaylenemarie5
Jason Kubichek Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-15-jason-kubichek-a-leg-lost-and-an-eternity-gained/id1503052916?i=1000478020932
Haven Faith Shepherd lives life with no legs, but she says if that's the worst thing she has going on in her life, it's not that big of a deal. Even though her story has an intense beginning, God has claimed her as His own from the start, and she lives a full and vibrant life of redemption. Born in Vietnam as the result of an affair, her biological parents believed the only way for them to be together was to commit suicide as a family. Strapping bombs to themselves and holding Haven, the bombs exploded and Haven was thrown 25 feet away, losing her legs in the process. An American family later saw her in an orphanage and knew she was meant to be a part of her family. Growing up in the US, Haven now is a part of Team USA for swimming and is a Paralympic hopeful for 2021. Listen in and be encouraged that no trauma is beyond God's reach and His goodness overshadows what we often perceive with the naked eye.
Haven IG: @havenfaithshepherd
Challenged Athletes Foundation IG: @cafoundation
Jolyn Suits and Clothing IG: @jolynclothing
Michelle Eastman has lived her entire life with cerebral palsy. A triplet with one sister who has a more severe case of cerebral palsy than she does, Michelle has learned how to relate to her own life with a disability, how to navigate relationships involving disability, grieving the loss of what could have been, how to navigate people praying for her healing, how to carry the stares of others and then release them to God, and so much more! Listen in on the incredible story God is still writing in Michelle's life.
Michelle's IG: @michelleeastman
Capernum Young Life Camp: Teens and Young Adults with Disabilities: https://www.younglife.org/ForEveryKid/Capernaum/Pages/default.aspx
Nathan Whitten was born in Russia with only five fingers and hip dysplasia. Told he would never be able to live a normal life, he was given up for adoption and then raised in the US. Contrary to doctor's expectations, Nathan has overcome the odds stacked against him, graduating from college, becoming a teacher and a coach, and qualifying for the World Games Team for the United States on his way towards trying to qualify for the Paralympics. Nathan's way of living without excuses and defending those in need will challenge you to view those with physical differences, see God's heart in adoption, and fight for your destiny.
Nathan's Swimming World Magazine Article: https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/defying-the-odds-one-stroke-at-a-time-paralympic-hopeful-nathan-whitten-shares-story/
Nathan's IG: @whittenz
The Heal Retreat: https://www.thehealretreat.com/
Listen as Lindsey shares about a grapefruit-sized brain tumor in her brain and what God did through her 18 surgeries and beyond. She's grateful for the surgeries that could have cost her her life, and she believes God used her trial to turn her into the person He wanted her to be. You'll be inspired by the intricacies of God working in Lindsey's life and you'll be encouraged that no situation, no matter how severe, is beyond God's reach.
Central Minnesota TEC Retreat: http://www.cmtec.org/intro/index.html
Register for the Heal Retreat: https://www.thehealretreat.com/
Tiffany's parents were told if they took her home from the hospital, they were as good as letting her die. Yet even with an 80 percent chance of dying from heart failure due to anorexia, Tiffany did not become a statistic. Listen to how God delivered her and brought her back in a journey that is nothing short of miraculous.
Elizabeth Jordana joins us to talk about her journey through the grief of losing a sport and her adjustment to daily life with EDS (a disease that weakens the connective tissues of your body), chiari (a condition in which your brain extends into the spinal canal), and POTS (a condition that affects blood flow). Her perspective on surrendering to the Lord in positivity amidst so much trial will challenge you to have a new perspective on your own circumstances. Elizabeth also talks about the Spoon theory, an incredible way to describe chronic pain to loved ones and friends. You don't want to miss this episode!
Follow Elizabeth on IG: @lilyjordana
Elizabeth will be a speaker at the Heal Retreat on July 18! Register here: https://www.thehealretreat.com
This week we are doing something special on the podcast! I am doing a virtual book tour for my newly released book, Swimming for Freedom, and we are releasing one episode a day from the Heal Retreat in April of 2020 as part of the tour.
To register for the Summer Heal Retreat on July 18, visit: thehealretreat.com
To register for FREE live Q&A session on Zoom with Tera this week, visit the link on her Instagram bio: @terabradham
To purchase an autographed copy of Tera's new book, Swimming for Freedom, visit: terabradham.com
We'll see you here next Monday for a return of our usual weekly interview-style podcast episodes.
This week we are doing something special on the podcast! I am doing a virtual book tour for my newly released book, Swimming for Freedom, and we are releasing one episode a day from the Heal Retreat in April of 2020 as part of the tour.
To register for the Summer Heal Retreat on July 18, visit: thehealretreat.com
Check out Erin's Website for personalized nutrition counseling, lifestyle coaching, and more: https://www.judgenutrition.com
IG Chronic Promises: @erinjudge.rd
To register for FREE live Q&A session on Zoom with Tera this week, visit the link on her Instagram bio: @terabradham
To purchase an autographed copy of Tera's new book, Swimming for Freedom, visit: terabradham.com
We'll see you here tomorrow for another segment from the Spring Heal Retreat.
This week we are doing something special on the podcast! I am doing a virtual book tour for my newly released book, Swimming for Freedom, and we are releasing one episode a day from the Heal Retreat in April of 2020 as part of the tour.
To register for the Summer Heal Retreat (virtual) on July 18, visit: thehealretreat.com
Carley and Mark's website: https://www.chronicpromises.com
IG Chronic Promises: @chronicpromises
To register for FREE live Q&A session on Zoom with Tera this week, visit the link on her Instagram bio: @terabradham
To purchase an autographed copy of Tera's new book, Swimming for Freedom, visit: terabradham.com
We'll see you here tomorrow for another segment from the Spring Heal Retreat.
This week we are doing something special on the podcast! I am doing a virtual book tour for my newly released book, Swimming for Freedom, and we are releasing one episode a day from the Heal Retreat in April of 2020 as part of the tour.
To register for the Summer Heal Retreat on July 18 (virtual), visit: thehealretreat.com
If you are a local in Bozeman, you can receive a free performance evaluation from Cole. Visit his website to schedule an appointment: https://www.lonepeakpt.com/about-us/our-team/bozeman-performance/cole-schram-dpt
To register for FREE live Q&A session on Zoom with Tera this week, visit the link on her Instagram bio: @terabradham
To purchase an autographed copy of Tera's new book, Swimming for Freedom, visit: terabradham.com
We'll see you here tomorrow for another segment from the Spring Heal Retreat.
This week we are doing something special on the podcast! I am doing a virtual book tour for my newly released book, Swimming for Freedom, and we are releasing one episode a day from the Heal Retreat in April of 2020 as part of the tour.
To register for the Summer Heal Retreat (virtual) on July 18, visit: thehealretreat.com
To register for FREE live Q&A session on Zoom with Tera this week, visit the link on her Instagram bio: @terabradham
To purchase an autographed copy of Tera's new book, Swimming for Freedom, visit: terabradham.com
We'll see you here tomorrow for another segment from the Spring Heal Retreat.
Listen to Jason's testimony of an accident that caused his leg to be amputated, how God used him to lead someone to the Lord while he was in the hospital for his amputation, and how God ended up using his accident to humble Jason and change his life. Jason also shares about his upbringing, how God has worked in his marriage, and many other nuggets of wisdom you don't want to miss!
Shad Bell talks to us about living for 15 years with an illness doctors still can't diagnose. From autoimmune disease prognoses to cancer scares, Shad has been through the ringer, but he finds a way to keep grappling with God each day, each minute, and each second in surrender. Shad also discusses with Tera the current state of the US in regards to race and how the body of Christ can come together, serve each other, and love like Jesus.
Shad Bell IG: @Shadrick_Bell
Family Life Austin IG: @famlifeatx
The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton: amzn.com/1250309476
Trish courageously shares her story of struggling with mental health growing up, being diagnosed with a back issue, and then how a car accident exacerbated her pain in both areas. After years of trial and error, surrender and pride, she found freedom through Christ and now is creating women's retreats in the Austin area.
Yellow Life Ministries Page & Events: https://www.facebook.com/yellowlife3/
Matt shares his and his wife's story of going through end-stage renal disease, or kidney failure, for 20 years before Kristina went home to be with the Lord. He shares the spiritual struggles, personal agony, and incredible victory he has had through this journey in addition to practical tips for people who love someone with a chronic illness, like dealing with medical bills and how to maintain commitment in your marriage when half of your time is spent in the hospital. Whether you have a terminal disease, you love someone who does, or you're simply want to hear an inspiring testimony of God's goodness amidst all things, listen to this episode.
Kenzie shares about her journey through discovering she had narcolepsy and cataplexy and how she has figured out new ways to surrender to the Lord in the midst of her diagnoses.
Paul shares about his journey as a missionary in Zaire, or the Democratic Republic of the Congo, his return to the US and his work as a pastor, and his recent journey through multiple myeloma bone cancer. His wisdom is incredible, so listen up!
IG: paul_j_butler
Website: http://knowthislove.com
The Good Father Book Link: amzn.com/1633571491
After a devastating car accident when he was 18, Madison Cawthorn was given a one percent chance to live. Facing broken bones, burns, a severed spinal cord that left him paralyzed, and brain trauma, no one would have expected him to make it. But by the grace of God, he is now not only alive but doing everything he can to make the world a better place.
Instagram: @madisoncawthorn
Follow Madison's run for Congress or get involved in his campaign: https://madisoncawthorn.com
Sue Reynolds' book, The Athlete Inside, releases TODAY, April 28! She journeyed from being morbidly obese, barely able to walk to the end of her driveway, to losing 200 pounds and getting 6th at the World Triathlon Championships. In this episode, she talks about some misconceptions about obesity, the athlete she found hiding inside her body, and how triathlons connected her to God and her faith.
Buy The Athlete Inside: amzn.com/B07VGSSZ8T
Follow Sue on IG: @sue.reynolds
Sue's Website: https://suereynolds.net
Triathlon Distances:
Super Sprint: Offered by some races and varies in distance
Sprint Distance: Swim 500-800 meters, Bike 12-15 miles, Run 2 miles - 5k (3.1 miles)
Olympic Distance: Swim ~1 mile, Bike 25-30 miles, Run 10k (6.2 miles)
Half Ironman: Swim 1.2 miles, Bike 56 miles, Run 13.1 miles
Ironman: Swim 2.4 miles, Bike 112 miles, Run 26.2 miles
Dan Meers, mascot of the Kansas City Chiefs football team, had a practice stunt go wrong, leaving him with shattered bones, a collapsed lung, and health issues that created a long road to recovery. He has faced his trials with joy, and how he surrenders to God amidst his pain will leave you feeling inspired that you can live in freedom amidst your pain, as well.
Dan's website: https://www.danmeers.org
Esther shares her testimony about how she poured everything into her work as an architect, neglecting her health and not fully depending on God until circumstances broke her into dependence. She shares how she has learned to depend on God in all aspects of her life, including her work, her family, and her health.
Register for the Heal Retreat Virtual: https://www.terabradham.com/heal-retreat
Irma shares her joys and struggles of being a mom of a special needs child and how she balanced a faith that could move mountains with a God who did not answer her prayers for healing.
To learn more or donate to the cause of SMA visit: https://www.curesma.org
Lauren shares her journey through discovering the diagnosis of her daughter's brain tumor and the aftermath that surrounded it. She also shares about her family's financial crisis in 2008 and her new book, The Death of Mungo Blackwell.
Website: https://laurenhbrandenburg.com
Instagram: @lhbrandenburg
Buy "The Death of Mungo Blackwell" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Mungo-Blackwell-Lauren-Brandenburg/dp/1782642919/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=the+death+of+mungo+blackwell&qid=1585583134&sr=8-2
Lauren's other books: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ALauren+Brandenburg&s=relevancerank&text=Lauren+Brandenburg&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1
After falling as a teenager, David has lived for decades paralyzed from the chest down, but he doesn't let that stop him! Listen to how David finds ways to live life to its fullest and honor God amidst his circumstances.
CTN Gulf Coast Website: http://www.whbr.org
Subway Pensacola Cycling Classic: http://www.pensacolacyclingclassic.com
Dr. Munzing graciously gave us some of his valuable time to talk about both the scientific and the spiritual side of the coronavirus COVID-19. He is a family practitioner (MD) who practices in Whitefish, Montana and uses science and medicine, psychology, mindfulness, and spirituality to help his patients.
Spiritual topics:
*Living in the "not yet"
*How to deal with fear and anxiety amidst the pandemic
*Isolation versus solitude
*Ideas for how to make the most of your time while social distancing
Practical tips to prevent the spread of the virus:
*Practice social distancing of 6 feet between people
*Wash your hands frequently and don't touch your face
*Masks could be helpful in prevention of spreading or receiving the virus
*Wash clothes frequently as virus could possibly live on surfaces for days
We talk about what it's like to live with faith through fibromyalgia. Becky shares about the stress that caused her diagnosis, what God is teaching her through the limitations she faces, and how God can use us no matter our circumstances.
The Vying For Victory Podcast is designed to help Christians who battle chronic pain find freedom and meaning through their struggles. Each week, host Tera Bradham DeNeui will interview a chronic pain warrior about their trials and how God has used them in their lives.
Join us on March 14, 2020 for the debut of Vying For Victory!
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