Beauty in the Brokenness- Christian Women (Bible Study, Faith, Sexuality, Freedom from Shame)
Welcome to Beauty in the Brokenness—where we have honest conversations about the Bible, our real-life struggles, and the hope God brings for healing. This podcast is hosted by Teresa Whiting, an author, Bible teacher, and trauma-informed life coach, but mostly, a friend and fellow struggler. No matter who you are, or where you’ve been, you're invited to encounter the God of rescue, redemption, and restoration—The God who is still creating beauty— right in the midst of your brokenness. To learn more visit: https://teresawhiting.com/listen
Episodes
150 episodes
An Ancient Cure for Modern Anxiety: Psalm 71
Struggling with anxiety? Psalm 71 has a surprising, free prescription — and it works. Find hope, practical tools, and truth for every age and stage of life.Click here for show notes.
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25:19
Worship in the Dark with Myshel Wilkins (SEEN SERIES)
What if the song you sing in the dark becomes the strength you stand on in the light? We sit down with musician, author, and missionary kid Myshel Wilkins to trace a pathway through eight miscarriages, hidden ambition, and the painstaking work ...
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Episode 145
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40:06
Elizabeth's Story: When Shame Doesn’t Get The Last Word (SEEN SERIES)
In Luke 1:5–80, we meet Elizabeth, who has long since given up hope of bearing a child. She and Zechariah are too old for their prayer to be answered. And in a culture where women were valued based on the number of sons they produced, Elizabeth...
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Episode 144
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24:07
Trusting God In Uncertain Times: Psalm 146 (SEEN SERIES)
Teresa walks through Psalm 146 alongside the story of the bleeding woman, exploring what it really looks like to anchor your hope in God when life feels uncertain. Drawing from a raw personal experience, she unpacks why human hope always disapp...
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Episode 143
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21:45
Holding Onto Hope in Chronic Illness with Ashley Jameson (SEEN SERIES)
If you’ve ever been told, “There’s nothing wrong,” “It’s just anxiety,” or “It’s all in your head,” when you knew something wasn’t right—you’re not alone, and you’re not crazy! Ashley Jameson shares her journey of more than 20 years with a chro...
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Episode 142
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46:47
From Bleeding Woman to Beloved Daughter (SEEN SERIES)
The story of the bleeding woman reveals Jesus' heart to heal not just our bodies, but our hearts and souls. After twelve years of suffering and isolation, an unnamed woman risks everything to touch Jesus' garment. When she tries to slip away un...
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Episode 141
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29:26
Psalm 142: Permission to Grieve (SEEN SERIES)
What if the healing you’ve been missing isn’t more willpower or distraction, but a language you were never taught? We open the door to lament - honest, raw prayer that tells the truth about pain - and trace a simple, courageous path throu...
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Episode 140
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22:42
Chasing God's Glory Through Grief with Dorina Lazo-Gilmore-Young (SEEN SERIES)
Dorina Lazo-Gilmore-Young is a glory-chaser. In her 30s, she was raising three children, happily married to Ericlee, and running a thriving international non-profit ministry. Her world was turned upside down when her athletic, triathlete husban...
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Episode 139
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38:27
Healing Trauma Without Closure with Lisa Saruga (SEEN SERIES)
What do you do when justice and closure never come? In this episode of Beauty in the Brokenness, trauma therapist and author Lisa Saruga shares her powerful story of surviving violent trauma, the reopening of her cold case decades late...
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Episode 138
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42:01
Seen In Our Silence: Tamar's Story (SEEN SERIES)
In this episode of Beauty in the Brokenness, we explore Tamar’s story in 2 Samuel 13—a painful account of trauma, silence, and unresolved justice—and discover a God who sees, hears, and draws near to the wounded.
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Episode 137
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31:25
Your 2026 Gentle Guide to Intentional Living
A 4-step guide to starting 2026 with intention: reflect, assess, discern, and plan for purposeful living.Watch this episode on YouTube.
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Episode 136
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26:36
Is My Story Too Messy for God to Redeem?
Sign up for the Graced CohortListen in for: • Why I'm leading this cohort now• Who this is for (and why your story isn’t too messy)...
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Episode 135
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15:52
Help & Hope for Women in Destructive Marriages with Leslie Vernick (SEEN SERIES)
We are picking up right where we left off last week with Leslie Vernick. If you haven’t listened to that episode yet, you can find it here. What if forgiveness ...
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Episode 134
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29:58
Does God Really Hate Divorce? with Leslie Vernick (SEEN SERIES)
Silence should never be the price of peace. Today we sit down with speaker, author, counselor, and relationship coach Leslie Vernick to talk about becoming God centered instead of husband centered, the kindness of consequences, and the power of...
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Episode 133
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29:00
Psalm 63: A Lifeline for Anxious Nights (SEEN SERIES)
Today I share one of my favorite Psalms of all time. During a painful season of my life, Psalm 63 became my lifeline. It helped calm my anxiety. It reminded me of God’s nearness. It brought about praise, despite pain.As we walk through t...
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Episode 132
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27:42
When Dreams Fall Apart with Jennifer Lucy Tyler (SEEN SERIES)
This week, I speak with Jennifer Lucy Tyler about God’s power and presence in our lives in the midst of unanswered prayer. We talk about Leah’s story, Jennifer’s story, and the reality of the goodness of God in our waiting.
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Episode 131
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30:48
Dear Church, Therapy Isn’t Heresy with Kristin Smith (SEEN SERIES)
What if the path to healing isn’t either the Bible or therapy—but both together? In this episode, Teresa sits down with Kristin Smith of Pure Desire to talk about how faith and mental health can work hand in hand to hea...
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Episode 130
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43:15
Trades of Hope with Gretchen Huijskens (SEEN SERIES)
Today we sit down with Gretchen Huijskens, founder of Trades of Hope, to trace her journey from orphan care in Haiti to fair trade job creation that keeps families together. Stories from Haiti, India, and Uganda show how dignified work restores...
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Episode 129
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47:51
Maybe This Time... Leah's Story (SEEN SERIES)
Leah’s story is one of heartbreak, hope, and redemption. Overlooked and unloved, she longed to be chosen—but God saw her, heard her cries, and wove her into His redemptive plan. If you’ve ever felt forgotten or rejected, this episode will remin...
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Episode 128
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33:58
Why Is It So Hard to Believe God Loves Me? with Glenna Marshall (SEEN SERIES)
What if the most life-changing truth isn’t simply that God loves people, but that God knows and loves you? He knows every thought, every word, every action—and still pursues you with steadfast love. That’s the heartbeat of our conversa...
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Episode 127
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43:03
Your Wilderness Is Not a Waste with Dustin Crowe (SEEN SERIES)
Tired of waiting for God to answer your prayers? Pastor Dustin Crowe and Teresa Whiting explore how hardships can lead to spiritual growth, deeper faith, and a clearer understanding of God’s purpose. Whether you’re walking through a...
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Episode 126
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Finding Your Worth When You Feel Overlooked with Whitney Akin (SEEN SERIES)
On today’s episode, Whitney Akin shares her beautiful heart for serving women and her lifelong struggle with living seen. Through the story of Hagar and other biblical characters, Whitney has discovered the relentless heart of God in pursuit of...
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Episode 125
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38:36
The God Who Sees: Hagar's Story (SEEN SERIES)
Have you ever felt discarded, rejected, or utterly forgotten? The story of Hagar speaks directly to that experience with a message of hope. Hagar's journey from rejected slave to personally encountered by God reveals a powerful truth: whe...
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Episode 124
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25:28
How Beauty Can Be the Start of Your Story with Curt Thompson, MD - Part 2 (SEEN SERIES)
What if your story doesn't begin with brokenness, but with beauty? Curt Thompson, MD returns to challenge our fundamental understanding of the gospel narrative, reminding us that Genesis 1 - not Genesis 3 - is where our story truly begins...
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Episode 123
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28:32
Wired For Connection: The Psychology Behind Our Need To Be Seen with Curt Thompson, MD - Part 1 (SEEN SERIES)
The human heart carries a longing to be truly seen and known. In this conversation with psychiatrist Curt Thompson, MD, we explore this universal yearning not as a weakness or flaw, but as the very cornerstone of our humanity. Whether you...
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Episode 122
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