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.

In a world of constant distraction, this post guides you to reconnect with God by using heart intelligence—creating space to hear, feel, and walk with Him intimately.

“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 […]

Life in your 40s is rich with experiences, yet for many women, this season also brings an unexpected feeling: a spiritual stall. If you’ve found yourself wondering why your faith feels flat or distant lately, you’re not alone. In fact, it’s incredibly common for faith to shift or feel stuck during seasons of major life change. This post explores why that happens—and how to gently rediscover connection with God in your forties and beyond.

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.