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Hey, Healing Bestie! Have you ever felt yourself drifting away from God—caught up in the busyness of life, worries about the future, or just trying to figure things out on your own? I know that feeling all too well.In this episode, I’m getting real about my own struggles with drifting—how I’ve been so used to working, doing, and figuring things out that I didn’t even realize I was moving away from the stillness God was calling me into. Maybe you’re in a season where you feel distant from God, or maybe just in certain areas of your life. If so, this episode is for you.I share how God spoke to me through the lilies of the field (Matthew 6:28-34), reminding me that He provides for everything—even our peace when anxiety rises, our hope when uncertainty takes over, and our clarity when we feel lost. But here’s the question I had to ask myself:Am I running so much that I’m missing what God is already providing? So many of us are used to striving—used to making things happen, used to controlling outcomes, used to the predictability of a paycheck, a plan, or a process. But what if God is inviting us to trust Him instead of running ahead of Him?In this episode, we’ll talk about:-The signs of spiritual drifting & how it creeps in-My personal struggle with being more like Martha than Mary (Luke 10:38-42)-How God gently calls us back—even when we’ve wandered-Why stillness is the key to deeper trust and intimacy with HimGet Ready for Next Week: We’ll dive deeper into practical steps on how to return to God when you feel distant. If you’ve been wondering, "How do I get back?"—we’ll cover that next!Connect with us:Website: www.traumatotestimony.orgFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/healing bestiesYoutube: https://youtube.com/@traumatotestimony

Episode Title: Falling Forward: Recognizing Spiritual DriftEpisode Summary:Hey, Healing Bestie! Welcome back to the Trauma to Testimony podcast. In this episode, we’re kicking off our new series, Falling Forward, with a deep conversation about recognizing spiritual drift and what it means to fall away from God.Toni shares her personal experience of navigating life transitions, feeling distant from God's presence, and realizing the impact of making decisions outside of His will. She opens up about the struggle of doing all the right "Christian" things—praying, reading the Bible, going to church—while still feeling disconnected from God. If you've ever felt like you're going through the motions but missing the intimacy with Him, this episode is for you.We’ll explore what falling away can look like, how one decision can lead to a pattern of drifting, and why true intimacy with God is the key to staying in His will. Get ready for an honest and raw conversation that will encourage you to reflect and realign with God’s presence.Topics Covered in This Episode:The difference between doing religious activities and truly experiencing God's presenceHow to recognize signs of spiritual drift in your lifeThe consequences of making decisions outside of God's willUnderstanding that falling away doesn’t always mean rejecting God outrightThe importance of stopping when God says stop and fully trusting in His planScriptures Mentioned:James 1:8 – "A double minded man is unstable in all his ways."Proverbs 3:5-6 – "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."Psalm 16:11 – "You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy."Connect with us:Website: www.traumatotestimony.comJoin the Healing Bestie Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healingbesties/Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a bestie who needs to hear this!Let’s walk this healing journey together, because in Christ, your testimony is already victorious!

Hey Healing Bestie!! We’re back! In this special return episode, we dive deep into the power of resting in God’s timing, surrendering our plans, and embracing the renewal that comes with healing in His presence. Join me as I share my journey during this time away and the lessons God has revealed. If you've ever struggled with trusting God's pauses in your life, this episode is for you!🔹 What it means to truly surrender our plans to God🔹 How rest can be a divine setup for breakthrough🔹 The power of healing with the Holy Spirit🔹 Encouragement for the woman navigating trauma & testimonyRevelation 12:11 - "They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony."🌟 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share with a friend! Your testimony is powerful, and God is still writing your story.Website: www.traumatotestimony.org#ChristianHealing #Testimony #OvercomingTrauma #HealingWithGod #FaithPodcast #ChristianWomen #BiblicalHealing

Hey Healing Bestie, This week we are hitting a REWIND back to 2021. It is so beautiful when God send me back to a message from a while ago and shows me that He has been preparing the message for some times. Such a reminder that we just have to put our trust in God for His promises. This episode is all about letting go to regain your peace. We discuss what letting go means and why the release is so much needed to developing a more intimate relationship with God. Download the Peace List Here: https://mcusercontent.com/6b4438d94836ecf87e98a68c0/files/8770e85e-073b-e143-8e23-6d7039fdf61e/Peace_List_Downloadable_T2T_Podcast_1_.pdf Donate to the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QU2FA6YYPKAMG Join Email list: https://mailchi.mp/e87618545f69/trauma-to-testimony-email-list-sign-up Get FREE Resources: https://www.traumatotestimony.org/resource-hall Heal 'n Level Up Resource Directory: https://www.traumatotestimony.org/resource-directory Join Healing Besties Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healingbesties Follow Trauma to Testimony on Instagram: www.instagram.com/traumatotestimony

Hey Healing Bestie! Welcome to Mental Health Awareness Month. This week we are talking about all things peace for our minds. We are leaning on God for peace to be invited back into our spirits. Join me as we talk about the importance of peace in God with mental health and making a peace list when it comes to renewing your mind with God. Download the Peace List Here: https://mcusercontent.com/6b4438d94836ecf87e98a68c0/files/8770e85e-073b-e143-8e23-6d7039fdf61e/Peace_List_Downloadable_T2T_Podcast_1_.pdf Donate to the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QU2FA6YYPKAMG Join Email list: https://mailchi.mp/e87618545f69/trauma-to-testimony-email-list-sign-up Get FREE Resources: https://www.traumatotestimony.org/resource-hall Heal 'n Level Up Resource Directory: https://www.traumatotestimony.org/resource-directory Join Healing Besties Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healingbesties Follow Trauma to Testimony on Instagram: www.instagram.com/traumatotestimony

Hey Healing Bestie! Forgiveness is not always the first thing we want to do when someone does something to us but Jesus said do it. And, you know if Jesus put it in a whole parable it was meant as a lesson for us. Today we talk about the parable of the unmerciful servant and how Jesus broke forgiveness down to Peter. Better to forgive than to hold on to it bestie! Donate to the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QU2FA6YYPKAMG Join Email list: https://mailchi.mp/e87618545f69/trauma-to-testimony-email-list-sign-up Get FREE Resources: https://www.traumatotestimony.org/resource-hall Heal 'n Level Up Resource Directory: https://www.traumatotestimony.org/resource-directory Join Healing Besties Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healingbesties Follow Trauma to Testimony on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/traumatotestimony

Hey Healing Bestie! Let's talk about the one thing God offers us through reconciliation- PEACE. It is nothing like the peace that God gives. It does more healing than being in chaos or holding grudges. Today we discuss seeking the peace of God in our healing journey and in reconciliation. Donate to the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QU2FA6YYPKAMG Join Email list: https://mailchi.mp/e87618545f69/trauma-to-testimony-email-list-sign-up Get FREE Resources: https://www.traumatotestimony.org/resource-hall Heal 'n Level Up Resource Directory: https://www.traumatotestimony.org/resource-directory Join Healing Besties Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healingbesties Follow Trauma to Testimony on Instagram: www.instagram.com/traumatotestimony

Hey Healing Besties, Today we are diving into the deep of being a vessel for God for those who are apart of your trauma story. We may be the vessel that influences them to draw near God because of the example that we are in healing and forgiveness. The healing is much bigger than us and God is going to get the glory out of our story. Let's all be vessels for God to win and save souls. Join Email list: https://mailchi.mp/e87618545f69/trauma-to-testimony-email-list-sign-up Get FREE Resources: https://www.traumatotestimony.org/resource-hall Heal 'n Level Up Resource Directory: https://www.traumatotestimony.org/resource-directory Join Healing Besties Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healingbesties Follow Trauma to Testimony on Instagram: www.instagram.com/traumatotestimony

Hey Healing Bestie, There is going to come a time when you are called to face what happened and God will call you to heal this area so that it will not hold you back from all that He has for you. You will have to be ready to answer the call. In this week's episode, we discuss Joseph's extension of love and grace through the spirit of reconciliation he offered his brothers and how we can begin to heal and accept what God is doing through us to save and deliver people to Him. Being the vessel is not easy but when you keep your focus on God through your healing process, you gain wisdom and understanding about your story and it begins to shift into a healing testimony. Join Email list:  Get FREE Resources: https://www.traumatotestimony.org/resource-hall Heal 'n Level Up Resource Directory: https://www.traumatotestimony.org/resource-directory Join Healing Besties Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healingbesties Follow Trauma to Testimony on Instagram: www.instagram.com/traumatotestimony Trauma to Testimony Email List Sign Up

Hey Healing Bestie! This week we are beginning to go in depth about reconciliation and what it truly is in definition and biblical definition. We also are learning how to have a heart-felt position with the spirit of reconciliation and accepting it for you and your story.  Resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/g2433/kjv/tr/0-1/ https://www.biblestudytools.com/encyclopedias/isbe/reconcile-reconciliation.html Join the Holiday Heal 'n Chill Series: https://www.traumatotestimony.org/holiday-heal-n-chill Get FREE Resources: https://www.traumatotestimony.org/resource-hall Heal 'n Level Up Resource Directory: https://www.traumatotestimony.org/resource-directory Join Healing Besties Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healingbesties Follow Trauma to Testimony on Instagram: www.instagram.com/traumatotestimony

Hey Healing Bestie,  This week's episode is a good one to get us all together on the power of reconciliation and how it can help in our healing journey.  Join Healing Besties Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healingbesties Follow Trauma to Testimony on Instagram: www.instagram.com/traumatotestimony

Hey Healing Bestie,  This week's podcast episode is all about sabbatical and the lesson I learned of truly resting in God. Sometimes we just need to take a step back and notice that God has everything in control. We miss nothing when we are spending time with God.  Get FREE Resources: https://www.traumatotestimony.org/resource-hall Heal 'n Level Up Resource Directory: https://www.traumatotestimony.org/resource-directory Join Healing Besties Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healingbesties Follow Trauma to Testimony on Instagram: www.instagram.com/traumatotestimony

Hey Healing Bestie,  Let's be real about healing for real in 2023 and get the help that we need. There are so many ways to define your healing journey but the most definite way is for you to show up boldly in your healing and go after being whole and well. You have everything you need to truly start healing. In this episode, we reflect on 2022 healing and open up the space to set out healing goals for 2023.  Give feedback on the Holiday Heal 'n Chill: https://forms.gle/9ijMbXEKMjyxVyos8 Join the Holiday Heal 'n Chill Series: https://www.traumatotestimony.org/holiday-heal-n-chill Get FREE Resources: https://www.traumatotestimony.org/resource-hall Heal 'n Level Up Resource Directory: https://www.traumatotestimony.org/resource-directory Join Healing Besties Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healingbesties Follow Trauma to Testimony on Instagram: www.instagram.com/traumatotestimony

Hey Healing Besties! Forgiveness is not always easy and you know what we need to talk about it more. We need to open up the space to be real about forgiveness and what it takes. On this podcast, @chelseabailey.cw , a Christian Counselor who just released a beautiful book on forgiveness shares the realness behind forgiveness. During the holidays some of us are going back to places where we are getting a seat right across from pain. In this episode, we talk about that positioning and how to prepare yourself to start the process of forgiveness this holiday season.  Chelsea Bailey  www.chelseabailey.com  Email: hello@chelseabailey.com Freedom in Forgiveness Book: https://www.chelseabailey.com/store/p/freedom-in-forgiveness-how-to-unlock-inner-peace-and-experience-emotional-wellness Looking for a Christian Counselor: https://hello.dubsado.com/public/appointment-scheduler/62f2d722673b4b16319d546a/schedule Holiday Heal 'n Chill Info:  Join the Holiday Heal 'n Chill Series: https://www.traumatotestimony.org/holiday-heal-n-chill Get FREE Resources: https://www.traumatotestimony.org/resource-hall Heal 'n Level Up Resource Directory: https://www.traumatotestimony.org/resource-directory Join Healing Besties Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healingbesties Follow Trauma to Testimony on Instagram: www.instagram.com/traumatotestimony

This week we have a special guest, Grief and Loss Coach, Jasmine CL Baker, @jasmineclbaker  on the podcast and she definitely set it straight about how we need to show up as believers as we process grief and loss. The holidays can be hard dealing with all of the external pressure but on this episode, we talk about the internal woes that come surrounding the holiday season when of course you are grieving from not having that person around anymore but also the grief of not being where you want to be in life. Jasmine's Contact Info: Instagram: @jasmineclbaker Email: info.jasmineclbaker@gmail.com Holiday Heal 'n Chill Series Info:  Join the Holiday Heal 'n Chill Series: https://www.traumatotestimony.org/holiday-heal-n-chill Get FREE Resources: https://www.traumatotestimony.org/resource-hall Heal 'n Level Up Resource Directory: https://www.traumatotestimony.org/resource-directory Join Healing Besties Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healingbesties Follow Trauma to Testimony on Instagram: www.instagram.com/traumatotestimony

The thing is something happened to you and holding onto it can hurt you more than giving it to God. In this episode, we talk all things belonging to God and that includes your trauma and past to. Let's hand it over to God! Need faith and resilience resources? Check out our Resource Hall here: https://www.thediaryofaresilientqueen.com/resource-hall Have a question or need advice? Contact us here: https://www.thediaryofaresilientqueen.com/contact Follow me on IG: www.instagram.com/tonisimmonshusband

This week we are talking all things moving forward and accepting the authority we have in Christ to overcome the past. There is a special prayer this week and here is the link to download it: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFMWjXXJhA/glgyO2_yWrYTHuBraLldwg/view?utm_content=DAFMWjXXJhA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton Post it somewhere you will see it. You got this!

Listen, this episode is all about encouraging you to know that you can make it through when it comes to triggers. God has a huge plan for you and changing you internally in the process is going to be that. You grow and heal with God as you go deeper with Him. Just remember that each step in healing is a step of changing to become all that you are called to be with God.

The thing is we may really need help to fully process when we are triggered. Therapy can offer so much more than the general just feeling like you telling your business. It can be relieving for someone to actually listen and give you a fresh new perspective. Sometimes being triggered reveals parts of us that never had a voice or is crying out to get the help. You can have Jesus and therapy and still be good. Join me on this episode as we talk through therapy as an option after being triggered.  Join the membership here: https://trauma-2-testimony-support-group.mn.co/share/xjM9Zk0wy8frdkQ3?utm_source=manual Need faith and resilience resources? Check out our Resource Hall here: https://www.thediaryofaresilientqueen.com/resource-hall Have a question or need advice? Contact us here: https://www.thediaryofaresilientqueen.com/contact Follow me on IG: www.instagram.com/tonisimmonshusband

Listen being triggered is already heavy and a lot to deal with. So why not position yourself with God when you are triggered? Hand it over to God sis! This episode we go over the A.P.P.L.Y method to help us to get to that positioning of healing we need with triggers.