When a national tragedy strikes, it often reawakens private grief—especially for those who’ve lost a child. Learn why this happens and how to find healing through a spiritually grounded response.

In your darkest moments of disappointment or shame, what if God’s kindness is closer than you think? Through raw, real-life stories of grief, identity loss, and divine encounter, this post reveals how God gently redeems what we thought was too broken. If you’re struggling to see yourself through His eyes, start here.

Ever notice how “I’m fine” keeps us stuck? This week on Redeeming Her, Katie and Deborah explore why vulnerability isn’t weakness but courage—the key to moving from numbness to healing, from performance to authentic connection with God and others.

In this episode of Redeeming Her, Deborah Larson sits down with her friend Anita to unpack a story that is raw, real, and redemptive. From drifting away from the Southern Baptist church to experimenting with New Age practices, Anita was searching for truth. Her turning point came in Reno, where an encounter with the Holy Spirit changed everything. Through submission, discernment, and forgiveness, Anita discovered true freedom and identity in Christ.

“When you choose proximity—through worship, gratitude, conversation, stillness—you don’t just survive the chaos. You transform in it.”

Have you ever felt torn between what your mind knows about God and what your heart actually believes — especially after experiencing personal loss? When faith feels fragile, it’s easy to feel alone. However, you are not alone. In this week’s episode of Redeeming Her, hosts Deborah Larson and Katie Shive share honest stories about […]

Sometimes God doesn’t give us a long runway. Sometimes He just says to go vertical in faith. It was supposed to be a relaxing Easter weekend. I was finally ready to rest—paint, unwind, and take a moment for myself. Then came two phone calls that would forever shift my soul. The first was joy-filled: my […]

Finding rest in vulnerability from fresh personal experiences, they explore the difference between a “spirit of excellence” that demands perfection and an “excellent spirit” that flows through vulnerability.

This episode of “Redeeming Her” podcast offers wisdom for anyone navigating disappointment, seeking deeper self-awareness or learning to hold both pain and praise simultaneously in their spiritual journey.

Rather than focusing on what they would tell their younger selves, they discuss the value of looking forward and considering what their future selves would tell them now. Deborah shares a powerful encounter with a young bellhop seeking spiritual guidance, highlighting how we can become the voice that speaks wisdom to the next generation while remaining open to our own future growth.