Listen "Episode 24 - Surviving Suffering: An Interview with Hadassah on Faith, Loss, and Healing"
Episode Synopsis
In this enlightening conversation, the host interviews Hadassah, a devout Christian writer, poet and translator from Bulgaria. Hadassah shares her personal journey of spiritual healing amidst struggles and painful experiences, from battling depression and suicidal thoughts during her teenage years in a communist Bulgaria to losing her husband and returning to her home country in 2020. She discusses the transformative power of pain, how it can lead to spiritual growth and mental resilience if surrendered to God. Hadassah touches on her experiences with disillusionment in faith, anxiety, and grief, emphasizing the importance of drawing nearer to God in times of suffering. She also introduces her upcoming book 'Draw Near', which aims to help readers find purpose and meaning in their suffering.
00:07 Introduction and Welcome
00:18 Meet the Guest: Hadassah's Background and Journey
03:04 Hadassah's Spiritual Awakening and Transformation
05:59 Hadassah's Love Story and Marriage
07:42 Facing Infertility and Anxiety
09:06 Hadassah's Journey to Emotional and Mental Healing
15:46 The Unexpected Loss of Hadassah's Husband
16:38 Hadassah's Return to Bulgaria and New Beginnings
27:09 Hadassah's Book: Draw Near
33:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Connect with Hadassah:
Blog: https://onthewaybg.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onthewaybgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hadassahtreuSubscribe to Her Newsletter: https://subscribepage.io/joinmycommunityBuy Her Book: https://a.co/d/gWfmBE3, https://www.callapresspublishing.com/shoppe/p/draw-near-how-painful-experiences-become-the-birthplace-of-blessings-by-hadassah-treu
Blog: onthewaybg.com
Buy Her Book
00:07 Introduction and Welcome
00:18 Meet the Guest: Hadassah's Background and Journey
03:04 Hadassah's Spiritual Awakening and Transformation
05:59 Hadassah's Love Story and Marriage
07:42 Facing Infertility and Anxiety
09:06 Hadassah's Journey to Emotional and Mental Healing
15:46 The Unexpected Loss of Hadassah's Husband
16:38 Hadassah's Return to Bulgaria and New Beginnings
27:09 Hadassah's Book: Draw Near
33:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Connect with Hadassah:
Blog: https://onthewaybg.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onthewaybgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hadassahtreuSubscribe to Her Newsletter: https://subscribepage.io/joinmycommunityBuy Her Book: https://a.co/d/gWfmBE3, https://www.callapresspublishing.com/shoppe/p/draw-near-how-painful-experiences-become-the-birthplace-of-blessings-by-hadassah-treu
Blog: onthewaybg.com
Buy Her Book
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