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How To Not Lose Hope At Rock Bottom

The Alive & Free Podcast

Release Date: 07/09/2024

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To find freedom, heal, and feel powerful in your emotions, check out the Alive & Free Collective by CLICKING HERE.

To become a life coach and get started in your career helping people get free and healthy emotionally and start a business doing so, go to our training video to learn more.

How do you keep faith alive when your dreams seem to be falling apart? This episode tackles that very question as we respond to a listener's heartfelt plea for guidance after facing health crises, failed businesses, and career dissatisfaction post-marriage. We share personal stories that highlight the importance of maintaining hope, caring for your heart, and fostering connection amidst ongoing adversity. By providing practical tools and encouragement, we aim to show that healing and reconnection are not only possible but within reach for everyone feeling stuck and hopeless.

Ever wonder about the balance between striving for your dreams and surrendering to a higher plan? Our discussion sheds light on this tension with biblical insights, focusing on the story of Abraham and Sarah. We'll explore the consequences of taking matters into our own hands versus trusting in God's timing, emphasizing the necessity of resting in His promises. We illustrate how placing hope in Jesus, rather than in the fulfillment of our desires, can lead to a more profound sense of peace and fulfillment, even when the journey feels impossible.

 

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(0:00:05) - Navigating Pain and Restoring Hope
(0:12:06) - Trusting God's Promises Through Surrender
(0:18:24) - Deepening Trust Through Intimacy and Healing
(0:29:50) - Learning to Thrive in Relationships
(0:36:57) - Navigating Financial and Relational Healing
(0:44:19) - Growth Through Financial and Relational Hardship
(0:53:35) - Financial Wisdom and Relationship Priorities
(0:57:16) - Prioritizing Intimacy in Marriage


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(0:00:05) - Navigating Pain and Restoring Hope
A couple shares their journey of facing challenges in marriage, emphasizing hope, self-care, and faith amidst adversity.

(0:12:06) - Trusting God's Promises Through Surrender
Exploring the tension between striving for dreams and surrendering to God's will, using biblical parallels to illuminate the journey of faith and trust.

(0:18:24) - Deepening Trust Through Intimacy and Healing
Faith, vulnerability, and emotional healing are explored, emphasizing genuine connection with God and the role of safe relationships in addressing childhood traumas.

(0:29:50) - Learning to Thrive in Relationships
Material wealth and social media portrayal can lead to emptiness; finding true satisfaction through God, overcoming envy, and supporting each other in marriage.

(0:36:57) - Navigating Financial and Relational Healing
Navigating personal and professional challenges through faith, self-reflection, and bold decision-making, with guidance from leadership and reliance on divine guidance.

(0:44:19) - Growth Through Financial and Relational Hardship
Honesty, self-love, and trust in God's guidance lead to personal and financial growth during challenging times.

(0:53:35) - Financial Wisdom and Relationship Priorities
Investing in relationship through financial and emotional support, seeking external counsel, and prioritizing quality time together.

(0:57:16) - Prioritizing Intimacy in Marriage
Understanding masculine needs, healing wounds, prioritizing marriage, and embracing vulnerability for personal growth and strong relationships.