What happens when faith is the source of both your deepest pain and your profound healing? Our latest episode features Elaine Menges, who courageously recounts her journey through the harrowing landscape of religious trauma. Elaine's battle with heroin addiction and bulimia, triggered by betrayal from a trusted youth pastor, highlights the critical need for professional intervention and community support. As we navigate her story, we uncover the transformative power of spiritual healing and the pivotal role it played in her recovery. Elaine's return to faith is a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with the shadows of religious trauma, underscoring the importance of taking steps towards healing while rediscovering personal beliefs.Faith doesn't just guide us through serene moments; it steers us through life's fiercest storms. Through Elaine's experiences and my own struggles with divorce and financial uncertainty, we explore how maintaining a connection with the divine can illuminate our darkest paths. This episode is a testament to the mysterious ways in which divine guidance manifests, often leading us to unexpected places of understanding and growth. We hope to inspire listeners to remain open to divine wisdom and timing, even when life's trajectory seems uncertain, reminding everyone that support and guidance are ever-present, ready to light the way through life's most challenging moments.To download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

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