Trusting the Shepherd When Life Doesn’t Make Sense

24/07/2025 33 min Temporada 1 Episodio 9

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What if your deepest valley could become the very path where God reveals His glory?In this episode of the Secure Refuge podcast, Cheryl Lutz and Missy Linkletter uncover the hope and healing found in Psalm 23. Through honest reflections and personal stories of grief, suffering, and redemption, they share how the Good Shepherd leads us—through both joy and sorrow—on paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.Together, Cheryl and Missy explore the hope of heaven, the healing power of prayer, and the peace that comes from trusting God’s character, even when the path is unclear. Whether you're walking through a season of suffering or seeking renewed purpose, this episode offers scriptural encouragement to anchor your soul.Come find strength for the journey and hope in the Shepherd’s care. He hasn’t forgotten you—He’s leading you.Meet Your Co-Hosts: Missy Linkletter is an author, speaker, women’s ministry leader, and grief survivor. Since losing her son Justin in a car accident, she understands suffering in ways many haven’t had to. Missy says, "I didn’t know the Lord’s presence would sustain me in my uncharted grief until He met me in my brokenness. He is still writing my story, and my ‘okay’ looks much different than my ‘before.'"Cheryl Lutz is a speaker, Certified Biblical Counselor, and the author of Securely Held, Finding Significance and Security in the Shelter of God’s Embrace, the 2024 Christian Living Selah Award book of the year. While serving as a pastor’s wife, Cheryl says, "A mental and physical health crisis left me exhausted, desperate, and feeling disqualified for service. But as I laid down my burden of pleasing people, I found my security and significance in God."Cheryl Lutz Website: ⁠⁠cheryllutz.com⁠⁠Missy Linkletter Website: ⁠⁠missylinkletter.com⁠⁠Cheryl Lutz on Instagram: ⁠⁠instagram.com/cheryllutz_securelyheld⁠⁠Missy Linkletter on Instagram: ⁠⁠instagram.com/missy_linkletter_⁠⁠Cheryl Lutz on Facebook: ⁠⁠facebook.com/Cheryl.P.Lutz⁠⁠Missy Linkletter on Facebook: ⁠f⁠acebook.com/timandmissy.linkletter⁠⁠Cheryl Lutz on YouTube: YouTube.com/⁠@cheryllutz_securelyheld⁠

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